Commencement Program - Spring 2021

2021

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23, 2021 Arute Field

TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Regalia Explained

Page 22

Alma Mater (CCSU Anthem)

Page 27

Board of Regents Leadership

Page 4

Candidates for Degree Graduate Undergraduate

Pages 7-20

CCSU Leadership

Page 3

Commencement Speakers

Page 5

History of CCSU

Page 21

Honorary Degrees

Page 21

Looking Back – Pandemic Perseverance

Pages 23-26

Order of Exercises

Page 6

President’s Greeting

Page 2

Stay Connected

Page 27

Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of this program. However, due to printing deadlines, it is possible that the list of degree candidates as presented within the commencement booklet may not be entirely accurate. Having a name appear in this booklet does not indicate that a degree has been completed; students’ degrees are officially conferred when the University certifies that all degree requirements have been met.

Many members of our University community collaborated to make this commencement special. We wish to thank those teaching and administrative faculty, members of the maintenance and support staff, student leaders, and our student assistants who have worked tirelessly to make this ceremony memorable for our graduates and their families and friends.

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ZULMA R. TORO, PRESIDENT

Welcome! Thank you for joining the Central Family on this special day. We are so pleased to return to an in-person celebration for our undergraduate and graduate students.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented all of us with many challenges and many losses during the past 15 months. Following the state’s health and safety guidelines, we postponed last year’s May Commencement exercises until October 2020 and, even at that, had to turn it into a virtual event.

Today, in addition to the May 2021 candidates for degree who are in attendance, we are welcoming the May 2020 graduates who earned terminal degrees (Doctor of Education and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice).

Our graduates are inspiring and remarkable. You will learn about some of them in this program. Persevering through the pandemic, they continued to follow their dreams and complete their studies. Earning a university degree, even in the best of times, is quite demanding, so we are especially proud of all those who walk across the stage today.

For the faculty, staff, families, and friends whose encouragement and guidance contributed to the success of our graduates, you have my gratitude.

And so, as the 13th President of Central Connecticut State University, it is my pleasure to offer my congratulations to our candidates for degrees.

Sincerely,

Zulma R. Toro, President

Sipping sparkling cider, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs John Tully and President Zulma Toro extend cheers to the Class of 2021 during the Senior Toast event in April.

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C E N T R A L C O N N E C T I C U T S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Dr. Zulma R. Toro, President Dr. David Dauwalder, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Charlene A. Casamento, Chief Financial Officer Sal Cintorino ’87, ’90 M.S., Chief Operations Officer Dr. George Claffey, Jr. ’99, Chief Information Officer Carolyn Magnan, Esq., University Counsel Dr. Stacey Miller, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion Anna Suski-Lenczewski ’84, ’20 MS, Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. John Tully ’95 MA, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Joe Farhat, Dean, School of Business Dr. Ju Kim, Dean, School of Engineering, Science & Technology Dr. Robert Wolff, Dean, Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Dr. Kimberly Kostelis, Dean, School of Education & Professional Studies; Associate Vice President for Student Success Dr. Marianne Fallon, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Planning and Resources Yvonne Kirby, Associate Vice President for Planning & Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Joseph P. Paige, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs – Student Access Services Karissa Peckham, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Christina Robinson, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs – Graduate Studies, Research, & Faculty Development

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BOARD OF REGENTS

LEADERSHIP The Board of Regents is the governing board for the Connecticut State Colleges & University (CSCU) system, which is comprised of four public universities, 12 community colleges, and Charter Oak State College.

Matt Fleury, Chair Dr. Merle W. Harris, ’64, MS ’73 Vice Chair Richard J. Balducci, ’65 Aviva D. Budd Naomi K. Cohen Felice Gray-Kemp Holly Howery David R. Jimenez JoAnn Ryan Ex Officio Members: Ari Santiago Elease E. Wright Antonia Oglesby, Student Advisor Audrey Redpath, Student Advisor Dr. David Blitz Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee Dr. Colena Sesanker Assistant Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee Deidre Gifford Commissioner of Public Health David Lehman Commissioner of Economic & Community Development Charlene Russell-Tucker Acting Commissioner of Education Kurt Westby Commissioner of Labor Dr. Jane Gates, Interim CSCU President

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EMILY GREGONIS ’17 S AT U R D AY, M AY 2 2

In the five years since her own CCSU graduation, Emily Gregonis ’17 has made her mark as a nurse and a compassionate human being.

Gregonis secured her first professional position before she graduated and joined the nursing staff on the med-surge floor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

As charge nurse, she currently leads the team she was hired to join and enjoys her role as a preceptor for new nurses.

When she launched her career, Emily brought the totality of her CCSU experience with her. As a student, she was highly focused and eager to embrace opportunities. She triple-majored in Nursing, Psychological Science, and Spanish, making the Dean’s List every semester and graduating summa cum laude. A noted scholar, Emily received numerous awards including the President’s Citation Award, the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, the Connecticut League for Nursing Peer Recognition Award, and the Excellence in Foreign Language Award.

Gregonis also dedicated herself to student leadership activities and community service work. On campus, she served as treasurer of the Student Nurses’ Association and senator of the Student Government Association. She worked to enhance student life and advocated to bring therapy dogs on campus.

Gregonis also traveled on medical mission trips to Appalachia and New Orleans, providing care to underserved populations. Closer to home, she volunteered all four years at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, where she ran a weekly art activity for patients.

As a professional, Gregonis still participates in various community service activities. She recently volunteered at a prison working with the children of inmates on early intervention. Next, she plans to put in time at an animal shelter.

STEPHANIE BLOZY S U N D AY, M AY 2 3

As the owner of Fleet Feet, a running apparel store in West Hartford, Stephanie Blozy is known for her infectious love of the sport and her generous spirit.

Blozy grew up in a family of runners and ran her first race at age 5. After high school, Blozy attended St. Louis University where she studied meteorology.

In 1993, she earned her B.S. in Meteorology and was preparing to join the workforce when she was diagnosed with Lupus. Her doctor told her to stop running, and she did — for seven years.

Blozy turned her attention to her career, working first as a meteorologist in Atlanta. She later worked for WeatherBug, the weather site and mobile app, and served as its director of operations. She also reported live from the scene and was known as the face and voice behind WeatherBug, “Chief Chirp.”

Blozy resumed running after learning more about the benefits of exercise for people with autoimmune disorders. Her health and energy improved dramatically, and Blozy had found a new purpose: To share the health benefits of running and to inspire others through her story.

Blozy returned to school and earned a master’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from George Washington University in 2008, the same year she bought Fleet Feet. As she built her business, Blozy looked for ways to give back to people in need.

In 2016, Fleet Feet became a sponsor of the CCSU-Ana Grace Project’s Finish the Race event, which brings New Britain elementary students to campus for a day of fun and inspiration, along with a free pair of sneakers. Blozy says giving sneakers to a child is a simple gesture with enormous potential: it brings strength, confidence, and a sense of personal empowerment.

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ORDER OF EXERCISES Processional Bearer of the University Staff

Dr. David Dauwalder Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Bearer of the University Mace

Dr. Frederic Latour Faculty Senate President

Welcome

Dr. Zulma R. Toro Central Connecticut State University President

National Anthem Introductions

Dr. Dauwalder

Greetings

May 22, 9 a.m.

May 23, 9 a.m.

May 22 & 23, 2 p.m.

Remarks

President Toro

Dr. Jane Gates CSCU President Matt Fleury Chair, Board of Regents The Honorable Richard Blumenthal U.S. Senator

Commencement Address Alma Mater

(See page 27)

Presentation of Candidates

Announced by Dr. Gilbert Gigliotti Professor of English

Conferral of Degrees

President Toro

Recession of Platform Party

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

Alicia M. Farris

Ed.D. Educational Leadership, PK-12 Strand

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION May 2020 Jaria Chanee Aljoe Karen Melinda Bosworth Alicia Marie Farris* Brian Thomas Graca* Diane Carol Houghton* Stephen Robert Miske Maria Sol Rachi Jeanine Michele Rose* Jessica Elyse Sanborn*

Sara M. Vincent* Melissa Kate Yennie* May 2021 Mario Jorge Almeida William M. Bisese William Glynn Coco Olivia Christine Hussey Kaitlin Marie Levesque* Lilian E. Ljomah

Lisa J. Loomis-Davern Thomas Eugene Maynard Pamela A. Mikaelian* Eben Wyeth Plese Katherine Ann Poirier* Bethany Bottone Rosin* Briana Maria Visone Jennifer Michelle Zering

Alicia Farris’s professional and academic life demonstrate her commitment to excellence in student learning. In addition to her Ed.D., Alicia holds a Master of Science in Reading and Language Arts and teaching certifications for Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Reading and Language Arts Consultant, and Intermediate Administration or Supervision. She has served in Connecticut schools in many roles, including elementary teacher, literacy coach, and literacy consultant, and she is now an associate principal at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in South Windsor. Meanwhile, she presented her award-winning research at the Pacific Coast Research Conference in February 2020 and the results of Farris’s dissertation will be used to optimize supports for struggling readers at the elementary level.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Mohamed Salaheldeen Ahmed Foram S. Amin Romina S. Andrade Nicholas Richard Bartoli Charles A. Baywood Jeremy B. Beitel* Alanna Elaine Bence Semsudin Berbic Dontaye Romario Brooks Winston DaCosta Brown Melissa Rose Buonafede Ryan R. Caouette Heatherly Carlson^ Lediana Cela* Eric John Charrette Jeffrey F. Chatterton Jessica Elizabeth Chudy Kenji A. Ciriaco Keith Collin Javon Lloyd Dacres Ashley Lynn Dorsey Courtney Lynn Erickson Brandon Weyant Fox

Sara Kinga Gaska* Chelsea Jade Haddad Kejsiana Hajdini Kenan Hodzic Bryan Hopkins Howes Adam Christopher Kersey Matthew Andrew Kliszewski Joanna Kwok Restinel Tetteh Lomotey Richard Madara Katherine Ann Mahoney Stephanie Lynn Marasco Kelly Bridget McKenna Brian Noel Mego Ulyana Milhomme Nicholas Frank Montalti Keanii Munoz Zuniga Elizabeth Guadalupe Novoa Adam Michael Ogram Festus Oladipupo Oluborode Tyler Andrew Philips Mario Postol McKayla Mary Pratte

Daniel J. Pyo Loan Kieu Quach Joseph Quattropani Michael Timothy Ray Cynthia Recoder-Trejo Mario F. Reyes Justin Angel Rivera Jazlynn Alizé Rodriguez Jahmel Marcellus Rollins Desiree Mariah Rosa Kyle J. Rounseville Natalia Rozio Jordan Kelcey Sanchez Caroline Kelly Scarrozzo* Carter Philip Scarrozzo* Prashanie Marita Silva Amarasingha Brittany Anne Sitler Jennifer Faye Slanoc Jonathan Fanor Solano Alan Stein Jennifer Greene Tenan Kaitlyn Ann Tranmer

^Posthumously Awarded

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

DOCTOR OF NURSING ANESTHESIA PRACTICE

Spring 2020 Katherine Arntsen Amarante Michele Alisa Argo Katelynn Elizabeth Badger Lindsay Michelle Beaudry Josie Zimmerman Bell* Alison Couture Wyse Kimberly M. Davis Rachel Louise Dubay Brandon Christopher Dube Daniel Paul Guilmette Carly Ann Koerner Kristen Nicole Liederbach Courtney Lois Miniter Victoria Mary Piacquadio Ranji Raju 7

Alexia Noel Sousa Andrea Mary Szarkowicz Susan Marie Thibeault* Rebecca Susan Tuthill Jacob Henry Wayne Spring 2021 Henna Jr. Kealohilani Brown Kelly B. Buoniconti Calin Samuel Calabrese Brittany Lynn Catania James Andrew Ciaburri* Jillian Leigh Dziedzic* Laura Ann Fabula Albert Lawrence Federico Maria Marguerite Federico-Madonick

Leah McNamara Houde Roman Hrynyukh Krista Lewis Koerner Jessica Bea McEwan Melissa Teanna McLeish Alicia Frances Mirabilio Michael Sean Pace Joshua Raffa Kyle Ryan* Avrohom P. Schwinder Jillian Paige Sipperly* Shana Elaine VanBruggen Jeffrey Clasen Wood Kiernan Patrick Wyllie

Anne M. Tyrrell Jacob William Vincent Goulas Minatchy Visvanathan* Devin Patrick Wagner Mary-Jean Cavanagh Wasley Jordan John Watkins Xiaoling Zhuang*

Kejsiana Hajdini MBA

Before starting her MBA studies, Kasey Hajdini graduated from CCSU in 2019 with B.S. in Education, cum laude. She has more than seven years of sales and management experience and is a dually certified high school teacher. Hajdini is a proud Dalton scholarship recipient and is looking forward to starting her CFP certification at NYU this summer and teaching Business in the fall.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

SIXTH-YEAR CERTIFICATE Myra Aldarondo* Reading and Language Arts

Katherine Marie Dias* Educational Leadership

Courtney Marie Langlois* Educational Leadership

Marissa Catherine Rosenfield Reading and Language Arts

Chelsie Kim Anselmo* Reading and Language Arts

James Patrick Dinnan Educational Leadership

Kristen Anderson Levesque* Educational Leadership

Jane Caroline Sarnowski Educational Leadership

Amanda Farrell Bacon* Reading and Language Arts

Lynn Mary Dombroskas* Educational Leadership

Ashley Lyn Lyman* Educational Leadership

Farah Alexis Scala Educational Leadership

Evan Richard Belisle* Educational Leadership

Karen Elizabeth Donaghy Educational Leadership

Whitney Peterson McCormick* Educational Leadership

JoAnna Marlo Schmidt Educational Leadership

Briana Cherie Bernabucci* Educational Leadership

Andriana Victoria Donlon Educational Leadership

Stephanie Kubicza McKenna* Educational Leadership

Alexander George Schwartz* Educational Leadership

Polly Anne Borysevicz Educational Leadership

Lauren Michelle Donovan Reading and Language Arts

Amanda Leigh McLaughlin Reading and Language Arts

Kelly Michelle Stokowski* Reading and Language Arts

Angela Lynne Boudreau Reading and Language Arts

Efmorfia Efthimiou* Educational Leadership

Emily Jean Melzen* Educational Leadership

Marc Steven Stonaha, Jr.* Educational Leadership

Carleen Akins Bumsch Educational Leadership

Emily Elizabeth Evans* Reading and Language Arts

Laura L. Miller* Educational Leadership

Michael Richard Szafir Educational Leadership

Erica Leigh Bushior* Educational Leadership

Max W. Fantl Educational Leadership

Barbara Simon Morales Reading and Language Arts

Joseph Anthony Tavera Reading and Language Arts

Jennifer Carynne Calhoun* Reading and Language Arts

Pamela Y. Fielding* Educational Leadership

Christine Martin Mori* Educational Leadership

Jeffrey Allan Teravainen Educational Leadership

Katherine Lynn Campbell* Educational Leadership

Jamie Lynn Fitzner* Educational Leadership

Patrick T. Mulcahy* Educational Leadership

Steven Anthony Tierinni Educational Leadership

Michelle Lynn Carini Reading and Language Arts

Lauren Lucia Gallucci Educational Leadership

Kimberley Ann Nagy-Maruschock* Educational Leadership

Nicole Elizabeth Valenti* Reading and Language Arts

Caitlin Casasanta Educational Leadership

Philip Warren Gatcomb Educational Leadership

Ryan P. Nevers Educational Leadership

Kelly LaBelle Vaughn Educational Leadership

Marissa C. Case Reading and Language Arts

Karla L. Rucci Harding Educational Leadership

Justine Pandolfe* Educational Leadership

Silvina Vazquez Varela* Educational Leadership

Pamela S. Celentano* Educational Leadership

Laura Kirsche Hart* Educational Leadership

Anja Pennell Educational Leadership

Laurie Ann Vega-Boulay* Educational Leadership

Kyle Christopher Chaves Educational Leadership

Robert Haxhia Educational Leadership

Jyllian Marie Perlini Reading and Language Arts

Edith Arline Vibert-Johnson* Educational Leadership

Savanna N. Cleveland* Reading and Language Arts

Sarah Ann Haynes* Educational Leadership

Kristine Marie Perrault Reading and Language Arts

Danielle Leone Vliet* Educational Leadership

Nichole Marie Conger* Educational Leadership

Cindy Lise Jackson* Reading and Language Arts

Robert David Perrone Educational Leadership

Andrew Patrick Warchut Educational Leadership

Angela Conte* Reading and Language Arts

Lindsey M. Jardine* Educational Leadership

Michelle Peterson* Educational Leadership

Melissa M. Warrek* Educational Leadership

James Patrick Corrigan III Educational Leadership

Graham Andrew Jarry* Educational Leadership

Ernest A. Poole III* Educational Leadership

Kimberly Ann Welch* Educational Leadership

Russell Benjamin Crist* Educational Leadership

Alissa Lynn Kean* Educational Leadership

Constance Fleming Poulin Reading and Language Arts

Kimberly Marie Williamson* Educational Leadership

Michael Joseph Dallis Educational Leadership

Sacha Kelly Educational Leadership

Kristin Lori Rice Educational Leadership

Elizabeth Ann Wilson Educational Leadership

Krysten Simone Dawson* Educational Leadership

Agnieszka Klimas Educational Leadership

Kelsey Jean Rich* Educational Leadership

Samantha Grayeck Winkler* Educational Leadership

Christine S. DeAngelo* Reading and Language Arts

Meghan Kathleen LaMarre* Educational Leadership

Karen Anne Richmond-Godard Educational Leadership

Susanne LaBarbera Woelfel Educational Leadership

Stephanie L. DeLucia* Educational Leadership

Jennifer W. Lampro Educational Leadership

Michael Rivera Educational Leadership

Timothy J. DeLucia Educational Leadership

Courtney Renae Landheer* Educational Leadership

Deborah A. Roccapriore Educational Leadership

*Cumulative average of 4.0 as a graduate student

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF ARTS

Egla Agalliu Biological Sciences

Evan Mitchell Field Information Design

Eunhee Ahn Kim Applied Linguistics

Dante Ricardo Perleche-Munoz Modern Languages

Christina Maria Volpe Public History

Jacquelynn Rose Aldrich Spanish

Anastasia Paige Foster Mathematics

Adam Daniel Laliberte Spanish

Robert Allen Perry-Crawford III Psychology

Lisa A. Wallace Applied Linguistics

Juan Sebastian Arboleda Cordoba Modern Languages

Timothy Curtis Gaipa English

Jani Lame Mathematics

Tyler Joseph Poeti* Applied Linguistics

Remore Lloyd Williams English

Amanda Marie Beaulieu History

Skye Acadia Gallagher Psychology

David James Logan Applied Linguistics

Kimberley Ann Rickevicius Spanish

Shaun Robert Winton Public History

Ralph J. Belvedere Modern Languages

Elizabeth Ann Gaydosh Applied Linguistics

Niklas Ward Lowe Biological Sciences

Joycellin Rodriguez Applied Linguistics

Brianne Alexis Zulkiewicz* Public History

Marybeth Bernacki Burt Modern Languages

Jenna Kindelan Gibson Spanish

Kassondra L. Mangione English

Kevin Mitchel Rodriguez* Psychology

Nicole Marie Brown* Psychology

Maggie Gruszka Modern Languages

Moriah Rose Maresh* English

Sarah Roman Greaves Psychology

Leanne Allard Butler Applied Linguistics

Nicholette Marie Guarco Information Design

Allyson Marguerite Massi Applied Linguistics

Iris Mae Rushford Modern Languages

Bridget Patricia Carroll Spanish

James B. Harlow English

Jessica Lynn McKenzie Psychology

Philip D. Rutila Mathematics

Carman Sunseri Cater Mathematics

Ysanne Harper* Information Design

Rose Gandi Mikhael Modern Languages

Rasha Sami* Applied Linguistics

Denaya Rose Christopherson English

Brittany Dianne Harrison* Modern Languages

Zachary Michael Mildrum Mathematics

Paul Douglas Schneider Spanish

Kyle P. Courtemanche Mathematics

Lisa Marie Henriquez Modern Languages

Robert J. Mitchell Mathematics

Kagnica Seng Psychology

Stefon Paul Danczuk Public History

Luz Erika Hernandez* Spanish

Michael John Monterosso Mathematics

Michael Joseph Tanasi History

Ahissata Diaby Mathematics

Veronica Hernandez Modern Languages

Karinna Nazario Psychology

Vannessa Veronica Tran Spanish

Alexis Egan History

Nancy Labrada Hilbert Modern Languages

Raquel Ortega Modern Languages

Lisa Jane Tremaglio Meyer Mathematics

Danielle Marie Eichman English

Kimberly Ann Hubbard Mathematics

Makenzie Rose Ozycz English

Victor Andres Triay, Jr. English

Maria Elmurr English

Diana Rose Johnson Psychology

Ryan Joseph-Leo Paolino Public History

Amanda Margaret Valentine Mathematics

Leena May Erik-Soussi Applied Linguistics

Brittany Ann Kilburn* Modern Languages

Anthony Nicholas Parisi Psychology

Irene Cobos Vanderstar Spanish

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Zackia Q. Bridges Brian Christopher Dunn David George Shephard Garfinkel Yesenia Rose Karas Jennifer Nicholas* Daniel Robert Pearse*

Christina Volpe

M.A. Public History

Christina Volpe enrolled at CCSU for her last three undergraduate semesters as a young mother. Once she discovered her passion for Public History, she dove into the work that has become a career.

She turned an internship at the State Historic Preservation Office into a board seat on the Connecticut Freedom Trail and went straight into the MA program after completing her BA. Throughout, she became the first communications director for the Connecticut League of History Organizations and earned a professional development fellowship; an Award of Merit from the CLHO; an internship with the National Cemetery Association; and a seat on Southington’s Planning and Zoning Commission. As she graduates, she has accepted a position at the Wadsworth Museum’s Amistad Center for Art and Culture.

Tal Perov* Amber Michele Schlemmer* Hailey Neva Wolf* Anthony David Yovina

Rebecca Varady

MSN

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Noelle Mary Amato* Kerri Ann Flynn* Casey Law McKree

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Sonia Ivette Perez Jane Yeoman Thompson* Rebecca Leigh Varady*

Rebecca Varady enrolled in the MSN in Hospice and Palliative Care program to improve her clinical practice and gain the necessary expertise to become a leader in the field.

She has overcome the academic and professional challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the completion of an alternative practicum experience. Varady is passionate about advance-care planning in the longterm care setting and will continue to work to fill this gap to improve patient care and outcomes. The MSN nursing faculty has recognized Varady’s consistent ability to examine and explore course topics and apply them to patients and families with hospice and palliative care needs.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Abdullah Hashim Abdelgani Technology Management

Ryan Joseph Bradley Accounting

Meghan Catherine Condren* Reading and Language Arts

Eveel Fermin International Studies

Aiman Bibi Accounting

Elissa Marie Brenner Marriage & Family Therapy

Jessica Mayo Conlon Special Education

Leandra Rose Ferony* Reading and Language Arts

Virginia Elizabeth Adams Marriage & Family Therapy

Tess Alexandra Buechele* Special Education

Skye Wilson Cooper Gulsevin* Special Education

Emily Anne Fitch Music Education

Quam O. Adetona Technology Management

Andre Luis Burgos Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kevin Derrick Copeland Counselor Education

Jeni Elizabeth Fletcher Counselor Education

Ebenezer Adu-Mbreku Accounting

Alyssa Burksa* Special Education

Elizabeth L. Cote Counselor Education

Lindsey Carmela Fliss Special Education

Jerry Aguero Hernandez Accounting

Natasha Renee’ Bush Marriage & Family Therapy

Vincent Daniel Crawford Teacher Leadership

Michael Anthony Flynn Supply Chain Logistics Management

Ashakir Akbar Technology Management

Jonathan Byrne Marriage & Family Therapy

Julie Lyn Cryer* Counselor Education

Tanesha Tashara Fowler Educational Technology

Alandre Alexis Counselor Education

Maria Grace Cagganello Accounting

Rachel Lyn Cunningham Teacher Leadership

Maria Beatriz Franco Jorge Accounting

Brianna Marie Alleva Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Christine Ann Cagle Counselor Education

Emily Kate Cyr Reading and Language Arts

Ryan Michael Franklin Criminal Justice

Brittany Pearle Anderson* Special Education

Yarelis Canales Counselor Education

Tamara Rachael Dabney Strategic Communication

Ramona M. Frost Marriage & Family Therapy

Allison Andrade Counselor Education

Christian Carbo Garcia Counselor Education

Alexandra DePalma* Criminal Justice

Lauren Constance Futtner Physical Education

Nicole Marie Bacon* Reading and Language Arts

Christine Amy Carlson* STEM Education

Richard Donald DeWald III Software Engineering

Amber Gabbert Biomolecular Sciences

Atashi Bagchi* Accounting

Stephanie Catena Carnazzo Counselor Education

Veronica A. Delgado-Gomezcoello Accounting

Jennifer Lynn Gable Criminal Justice

Stefany Barbagallo Counselor Education

Jaydesha Loretta Carobert* Supply Chain Logistics Management

Christine Marie Delldonna* Marriage & Family Therapy

Evan Alexander Gaddy International Studies

Shirami L. Barceló Counselor Education

Emily Anne Carrin Special Education

Sangam Dhakal Biological Sciences

Alexandra Gaglione Counselor Education

Ana Cristina Barreiro Marriage & Family Therapy

Stacie Lynn Carroll* Supply Chain Logistics Management

Manjushri Nilesh Dhole Computer Information Technology

Swetaa Ganesan Computer Information Technology

Beverly Ann Benson Computer Information Technology

Courtney M. Carrozzo* Reading and Language Arts

Brittney DiCioccio Accounting

Gabrielle M. Garncarz Teacher Leadership

Alejandro Tomàs Bermudez Special Education

Betzabeth X. Casas Accounting

Janay Diaz Counselor Education

Carianna Helen Gasdia Physical Education

Alex Garrett Bielawa Technology Management

Megan Elizabeth Cassidy Art Education

Sarah Elizabeth Dippelhofer Counselor Education

Taylor Nicole Gilleran Counselor Education

Ashley Marie Bielert* Counselor Education

Deanna L. Chaparro Counselor Education

Divyjot Accounting

Jacob Carl Gioia* Reading and Language Arts

Rookmanie Singh Bissessar Criminal Justice

Krystle L. Charran-Sankar Marriage & Family Therapy

Jillian Paige Dobosz Counselor Education

Joseph Anthony Gioielli Accounting

Carlos Ismael Blanco Counselor Education

Gabriel D. Chase* Counselor Education

Stephanie Theresa Dombroski Reading and Language Arts

Joseph P. Grabowski* Teacher Leadership

Ryan Ashley Boin Special Education

Zhe NMN Chen Accounting

Alec Michael Donna Construction Management

James Masaru Grant Engineering Technology

Ethelyn LaVesta Boisvert Special Education

Sherin B. Cheriyan Computer Information Technology

Ryan James Donnelly* Biomolecular Sciences

Christina Grace Graziano Construction Management

Basia Bolcun Strategic Communication

Monika Maria Chudy Counselor Education

Alyssa Montana Doolittle Biological Sciences

Peter Anthony Grenier Construction Management

Tiffany Sue Bolduc Special Education

Paige Christine Cipriano Reading and Language Arts

Kira Paula Eleveld Counselor Education

Diana Carson Gryszkiewicz Counselor Education

Christine Marie Bonini* Educational Technology

Rosa Matozzo Cipriano Special Education

Rachel Byam Faboyede Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Joanna Grzymala Supply Chain Logistics Management

Daniel John Borrero Data Science

Katherine Anne Cocca Marriage & Family Therapy

Ryan Edward Faulkner Geography

Cece Joseph Haba Construction Management

Dawn Cottiero-Boulas Marriage & Family Therapy

Andrew Edward Collins Accounting

Rebecca Hilda Fede* Marriage & Family Therapy

Brian James Hall* Educational Technology

Shauna Lea Bouteiller Counselor Education

Kirsten Renee Combs Teacher Leadership

Adrian P. Femiak Technology Management

Jasmine Michele Hall* Biomolecular Sciences

Shyla Erin Boutilier Physical Education

Andres David Concepcion-Ortiz Construction Management

Jeffrey Michael Feola Biomolecular Sciences

Samantha Renee Hannagan Special Education

*Cumulative average of 4.0 as a graduate student

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

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Kara Lynn Harte Marriage & Family Therapy

Parvathy Kumar Computer Information Technology

Irene Anna Mathew Accounting

Julianna Marie Herman Supply Chain Logistics Management

Madhura Vani Kunapareddy Computer Information Technology

Mark Maxwell Data Science

James Bond Hilbie Physical Education

Arifa I. Kureshi Biological Sciences

Cheyenne Mayo* Reading and Language Arts

Miriam Alisha Hinds Supply Chain Logistics Management

Ana Christina Kyrcz* Special Education

Danielle Lindsey Waverly McCormick Marriage & Family Therapy

Joshua John Hinrichs* STEM Education

Samantha Paige LaFayette Accounting

Amy Marie McNamara Data Science

Susan M. Hoboken Marriage & Family Therapy

Randy Stephen LaFontaine Accounting

Falynn Marie McCartney Reading and Language Arts

Moira Lois Honyotski* Special Education

Zachary Tod Lane Biomolecular Sciences

Joshua A. Mead* Geography

Steven William Hoppe Accounting

Kara Lynne Lemieux Teacher Leadership

Cynthia Dennies Mena Counselor Education

Eric Raymond Horton Counselor Education

Bethany Ann Lewis Marriage & Family Therapy

Yesenia Mercedes Mathematics

Carrie Pessina Howes* Art Education

Jason Mark Lieske Technology Management

McKenzie A. Merza Biomolecular Sciences

Robert R. Olszewski Technology Management

James Michael Huften, Jr. Accounting

David L. Litchfield Construction Management

Lahaysha Antoinette Mike Counselor Education

Laura Ann Ordway* Marriage & Family Therapy

Megan Elizabeth Humphrey Marriage & Family Therapy

Kate Alexandra Lonardo Counselor Education

Margaret Anne Mocny Counselor Education

Nicole Janice Ortiz Counselor Education

Brian Joseph Ibarra* Counselor Education

Wiliam Lonsdale, Jr. Counselor Education

Shivangi H. Modi Teacher Leadership

Kionna Owens Construction Management

Gina Marie Iozzo Accounting

Jasmine L. Lopez Counselor Education

Samantha Leigh Molnar Special Education

Amanda Kirsten Pacheco Special Education

Ian Drew Johnson Physical Education

Anthony Peter Lowell* STEM Education

Joseph Montalvo* Marriage & Family Therapy

Lizbeth Padilla Criminal Justice

Leroy Marion Johnson Special Education

Daniel Price Lowry Geography

Allison Clark Montesanto* Special Education

Jordan Marie Palmer Counselor Education

Sydnee Alexis Jones Counselor Education

Joseph Michael Luchene Counselor Education

Keriahen T. Morais Biomolecular Sciences

Priyanka Pandey Computer Information Technology

Cameren Demetri Judge Counselor Education

Tyler James Luedee Accounting

Michael Francis Morgan* Counselor Education

Katherine Carol Parrott* Reading and Language Arts

Eleonore Nohemie Julmice Counselor Education

Taylor Jordan MacCracken Biomolecular Sciences

Chantelle Elizabeth Morin Reading and Language Arts

Priyanka N. Patel Biomolecular Sciences

Chandana Kodappully Pradeep Construction Management

Heather L. Macomber Special Education

Irsa Muca Accounting

Joel Perez Criminal Justice

Shobitha Kadandelu Shrinivasa Computer Information Technology

Cody James Madden Special Education

Philip John Murray Software Engineering

Melissa Perez Reading and Language Arts

Djamada Muhamed Kagusu Technology Management

Lea Rose Maglio* Teacher Leadership

Nafisatu Lamie Mutawakil Accounting

Mrinalini Perumal Kalaiarasi Software Engineering

Dominick Michael Keder Supply Chain Logistics Management

Brett Daniel Mahoney Criminal Justice

Mary Elizabeth Nadeau Special Education

Abigail Celia Peterson STEM Education

Leah Louise Kent Counselor Education

Jasmine Shaquell Majette Marriage & Family Therapy

Shelbi Nadeau Counselor Education

Eliza Karen Pezzulo Marriage & Family Therapy

Sarah Jeanne Ketterer* Music Education

Antaylor Mischke Mango Educational Technology

Kimberly A. Nardi* Reading and Language Arts

Angela Marie Plourde Mathematics

Areen M. Kharashgeh Biomolecular Sciences

Monisha Manivasagam Computer Information Technology

Taylor Dargan Neelon Counselor Education

Jenna Poeltl Mathematics

Shelby Jade Kimball Special Education

Floriana Manna Accounting

Jaquan T. Nelson Counselor Education

Sara Elizabeth Polletta Accounting

Amber Lea Kissell Special Education

Sandra Ann Marcotte* Biological Sciences

Karena Nguyen Counselor Education

Michael Anthony Portello Special Education

Anusha Koripally Computer Information Technology

Clarissa Daniela Marino Diaz Geography

Dan Roy Nordstrom Physical Education

Nicholas Anthony Presta Biomolecular Sciences

Hazim Korkutovic Accounting

Allison R. Marino Counselor Education

Michael Everett O’Toole Technology Management

Oleyetta Kazan Priester Marriage & Family Therapy

Audrey Krawiec Counselor Education

Abigail Song Maruca Clark* Counselor Education

NagaHarika Ogirala Computer Information Technology

Molly Alyce Prospect Strategic Communication

Hazim Korkutovic M.S. Accounting

Hazim Korkutovic will earn his Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Business Analytics. He is currently working at Raytheon Technologies in the Corporate Tax Department as an international tax intern. This fall, he will begin his professional career at KPMG, LLP as an audit associate.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Shane Putney Marriage & Family Therapy

Nickolas Alfredo Santos Accounting

Stephanie Anne Tetreault Accounting

Michael Radlbeck James Physical Education

Margaret K. Scanlan* Special Education

Michael Alan Theriault Counselor Education

Victoria Rose Rae International Studies

Angela Julia Seigfried Special Education

Sandra Theriault* Educational Technology

Vareesha Rahman Counselor Education

Brandy Marie Sellitto Counselor Education

Neil Thomas Technology Management

Heather Marie Rankin Special Education

Katarina Antonina Serrano Counselor Education

Benjamin Joseph Tremblay Data Science

Mira Emily Records* STEM Education

Sheyenne Angelica Sgambati Counselor Education

Eleni Tsagdis Physical Education

Matthew C. Redman Special Education

Akanksha Sharma Physical Education

Robert Michael Tyler Special Education

George Miller Reed* Special Education

Sarah Nicastro Shea Marriage & Family Therapy

Shenel Dannielle Chrisel Tyndale Special Education

Emma Rae Ridzon* Reading and Language Arts

Avery Sherman Special Education

Ian Bernard VanderGulik Physical Education

Freddy Rios Geography

Neal Sherman* Data Science

Rina Lee Villanueva Criminal Justice

Cory Richard Rioux Counselor Education

Chelsea Crehan Sierra Physical Education

Kerrin Leigh Viveiros Counselor Education

Laure Kathryn Rioux Accounting

Vinay Singh Accounting

Shazia Wajid Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Marissa Claire Rioux Geography

Meenakshi Singhal Special Education

Karolina Waldzinska Criminal Justice

Kyle Carvalho Ritondo Physical Education

Jennifer Lynn Sirois Special Education

Jun Wang Data Science

Kara Marie Robinson Strategic Communication

Caroline Elizabeth Skaparas Geography

Nicholas A. Warren Accounting

Tammy Lynn Robinson Accounting

Kristen Marie Slaboski Reading and Language Arts

Sarah Christine White* Reading and Language Arts

Monica G. Roccapriore Accounting

Jill Slayton* Educational Technology

Lila Anne Wilbon Special Education

Elaina Panagiota Rocco STEM Education

Cheyanne Inez Smith Marriage & Family Therapy

Abigail Morris Williams* Geography

Evan Bernard Rodriguez Physical Education

Molly Elizabeth Smith Counselor Education

Anthony J. Williams* Counselor Education

Shariel Rodriguez-Echevarria Counselor Education

Kimberly J. Snow* Geography

Erika Nicole Williams Supply Chain Logistics Management

Luis Antonio Rosado Counselor Education

Justus Abraham Spencer Computer Information Technology

Aaron Christopher Winchester Technology Management

Julia Elizabeth Roshkind Special Education

Michael Daniel Stafko Accounting

Shandra Anne Witke Counselor Education

Matthew Rusczyk Software Engineering

Matthew Stephen Sterner Special Education

Cheslea Nicole Wright Teacher Leadership

Chanti Monay Rutledge Marriage & Family Therapy

Samantha Kathryn Stowe Counselor Education

Michael C. Wyatt Music Education

Andrea Marie Ruzzo Art Education

Brittany Elizabeth Sulvester Reading and Language Arts

Moira Michelle Wynne Teacher Leadership

Samantha Ann Salafia Strategic Communication

Anna E. Suski-Lenczewski* Technology Management

Christiana Yeboah Special Education

Sister Amaris Salata, FSE* Marriage & Family Therapy

Angela Swirski Marriage & Family Therapy

Emily Elizabeth Zambrello International Studies

Michael Richard Sampson Counselor Education

Shawn William Tardif Counselor Education

Rachel Marie Zaniewski Strategic Communication

Gabriel Sanchez Strategic Communication

Michael Tawiah Computer Information Technology

Alexis Antoinette Zarrillo Special Education

Cole Thomas Sanders Technology Management

Sandra Leonora Rodrigues Tenorio* Supply Chain Logistics Management

Emily Anne Zimmerman Mathematics

Allysha Lynn Sandor Physical Education

Rachel Lauren Tessler Counselor Education

Gabriella Maria Zone Marriage & Family Therapy

*Cumulative average of 4.0 as a graduate student

Michael Morgan

M.S. in Counselor Education Michael Morgan, a native of South Africa, made a career change in 2018 by becoming a full-time graduate student after working 25 years as a corporate executive. Throughout his studies, Morgan contributed to the Forum for Contemplative Practices and conducted mindfulnessbased presentations at conferences, student retreats, and graduate level classes. With Dr. Reginald W. Holt, Morgan co-authored an article titled “Augmenting Trauma-Informed Counseling with Mindfulness Practices,” which was published in a peer-reviewed journal in 2019. Morgan is an active member of the Chi Alpha Mu Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the International Honor Society in Counseling. Morgan’s career goals include providing counseling services in the community.

Megan Cassidy M.S. Art Education

Megan Cassidy is both an artist and a teacher of art. Her ceramic artwork exemplifies impressive technical skills, aesthetic awareness of form, and an understanding of clay as a medium of expression. Her students at Guilford High School are inspired by Cassidy’s passion for ceramics and thrive under the mentorship of a master ceramicist.

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A C C E P T E D, N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS Ed.D. Program

AU G U S T 2 0 2 0 Diane Carol Houghton The Focus of Principal Leadership on Schools, Teachers, and Students in an Era with the Emphasis of Accountability, Data-Driven Decision making, and Social Justice Advisor: Dr. Yan Liu Committee Members: Dr. James Conway, Dr. Maria Mongillo, Dr. James Zavodjancik Jeanine Michele Rose The Creative Divergence Imperative: An Investigation into Teaching Practices that Support Capable Students that Struggle Advisor: Dr. Sheldon Watson Committee Members: Dr. Jeremy Visone, Dr. Ernest Pancsofar, Dr. Kathleen Coghill

Sara M. Vincent Understanding the Image of Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century Advisor: Dr. Peter Troiano Committee Members: Dr. Sheldon Watson, Dr. Jelane Kennedy, Dr. Gena Glickman Melissa Kate Yennie An Exploration of Cultural Proficiency: The Impact of Multi-Modal Professional Learning on Urban Educators Advisor: Dr. Sheldon Watson Committee Members: Dr. Wangari Gichiru, Dr. Jacob Werblow, Dr. Jack Dougherty

M AY 2 0 2 0 Jaria C. Aljoe Social Cognitive Career Theory: An Academic Advising Approach Supporting Career Identity Development and Major Alignment in College Students Advisor: Dr. Peter Troiano Committee Members: Dr. Yan Liu, Dr. Jelane Kennedy, Dr. Phillip Fox

Stephen R. Miske Stakeholders’ Perspectives of a Mentorship Program’s Effect on College Students Advisor: Dr. Olusegun Sogunro Committee Members: Dr. Sheldon Watson, Dr. Peter Troiano, Dr. Joseph Paige

Karen Melinda Bosworth How Does Parenthood Impact the Role of a Teacher?

Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Visone Committee Members: Dr. Ethan Heinen, Dr. Yan Liu, Dr. Jan Bishop

Maria Sol Rachi Special Education or Minority? Misidentification of African American and Hispanic Students in Special Education Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Visone Committee Members: Dr. Sally Drew, Dr. Paula Talty, Dr. Michael Dietter

Alicia Farris Investigating Response to Intervention (RtI) Implementation Integrity in Elementary Reading Instruction in Connecticut’s Schools Advisor: Dr. Sally Drew Committee Members: Dr. James Conway, Dr. Maria Mongillo, Dr. Kate Carter Brian T. Graca Longitudinal Academic Growth in Connecticut Public Schools and its Dependency on Resource Allocation Advisor: Dr. Yan Liu Committee Members: Dr. Jeremy Visone, Dr. Jacob Werblow, Dr. Mark Zito

Jessica E. Sanborn Teacher, Student, and Administrator Perceptions: The Impact of Restorative Practices on School Climate Advisor: Dr. Maria Mongillo Committee Members: Dr. John Foshay, Dr. Paula Talty, Dr. JoAnn Freiberg

M AY 2 0 2 1 Mario Jorge Almeida Inequity and Perception: Stories of Interdistrict Transfer Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Visone Committee Members: Dr. Sally Drew, Dr. Paula Talty, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez William Glynn Coco Underrepresented College Freshmen Perceptions of Teacher-Student Relationships’ Impact on Pursuing College Education Advisor: Dr. Olusegun Sogunro Committee Members: Dr. Yan Liu, Dr. Aram Ayalon, Dr. Kurt Love, Dr. Nicole Sanders Lilian E. Ijomah Staff Beliefs and Attitudes About Implementation of Restorative Justice Practices for Juvenile Justice Involved Youth Advisor: Dr. James Conway Committee Members: Dr. Maria Mongillo, Dr. Jacob Werblow, Dr. Betty Sternberg

Thomas Eugene Maynard A Study of the Perceptions of Connecticut Superintendents on Professional Development and Mentoring of Public-School Principals Advisor: Dr. Ethan Heinen Committee Members: Dr. Antoinette Ryan, Dr. Sheldon Watson, Dr. Paula Talty Pamela A. Mikaelian Racial Inequities and the Awarding of Financial Aid to Undergraduate Students Advisor: Dr. Yan Liu Committee Members: Dr. Joseph Paige, Dr. Antoinette Ryan, Dr. Brian Sommers Eben Wyeth Plese Teacher Retention in International Schools Advisor: Dr. Penelope Lisi Committee Members: Dr. Jeremy Visone, Dr. James Conway, Dr. Ellen Retelle

Kaitlin Marie Levesque Evaluating the Impacts of Structures, Relationships, and Programming on Ninth Grade Transition Advisor: Dr. Penelope Lisi Committee Members: Dr. Yan Liu, Dr. Margaret Donohue, Dr. Enza Macri

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*Cumulative average of 4.0 as a graduate student

A C C E P T E D, M AY 2 0 2 1

MASTER’S THESES MASTER OF ARTS ENGLISH

Jessica McKenzie Dr. Jim Conway Work-Life Conflict and Wellness: Examining Coping Strategies & Life Satisfaction Among Graduate Students

Kassondra Mangione Dr. Amanda Greenwell The Triumphs and Limitations of Contemporary Fantasy Heroines: The Agential Regression of Katniss Everdeen in Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games Trilogy and Hermione Granger in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series

Kevin Rodriguez Dr. Marisa Mealy The Effects of National Identity on Test Performance: Stereotype Threat vs Lift

Maria Elmurr Dr. Deborah Spillman Gender and Nature in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and Maud by Alfred Lord Tennyson

MASTER OF ARTS HISTORY

Alexis Egan Dr. Dann J. Broyld The Black Beauty Industry and the Commercialization of Equality in Cosmetics

Kagnica Seng Dr. Carol Austad Diabetes Distress and Depression in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes: Examining Directional Association and Social Support as a Mediator and Moderator

MASTER OF ARTS SPANISH

Paul Douglas Schneider Dr. Antonio Garcia-Lozada La novela del dictador en la literatura latinoamericana: Un estudio a través de unas obras literarias, biográficas y históricas del tirano meglomaníaico del la República Dominicana, Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, y su legado notablemente duradero, cruel e intrigante

MASTER OF ARTS MATHEMATICS

Diana Gerallah Hamideh Dr. Marian Anton The Jordan Curve Theorem Revisited

MASTER OF SCIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MASTER OF ARTS MODERN LANGUAGE

Brett Mahoney Dr. Julie Schnobrich-Davis An Exploratory Study of Crime Analysis Units

Ralph Belvedere Dr. Maria Passaro Poliziano’s Orfeo: from Mythology to Melodrama

Bridget Patricia Carroll Dr. Antonio Garcia-Lozada Música popular bilingüe y bicultural: Eficaz herramienta pedagógica en el cambio cultural estadounidense y global Brittany Dianne Harrison Dr. Antonio Garcia-Lozada El espacio intermedio: Diálogo intertextual entre géneros literarios y sus adaptaciones en el cine hispanoamericano Lisa Marie Henriquez Dr. Lilian Uribe Los Ruidos de Cuba: A study of Karla Suárez’s Silencios

Lizbeth Padilla Dr. Susan Koski Forecasting the Potential Impact of Title IX on Campus Community-A Content Analysis Rina Villanueva Dr. Kimberly S. Meyer Parental and Adolescent Substance Use

MASTER OF SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Victoria Rae Dr. Alfredo R.M. Rosete Achieving Commercial Application of Carbon Capture and Storage Technology in China

MASTER OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS

MASTER OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY

Stefanie Duran Dr. Maria Mitchell Determining the Effectiveness of Teaching Problem Solving to Enhance Comprehension and Problem Solving for 2nd Graders Using Direct Instruction

Nicole Brown Dr. Nghi Thai/Dr. Anurag Rimzhim House of Teens After-School Program: An Outcome Evaluation Skye Gallagher Dr. Joanne DiPlacido Exploring General Self-Efficacy, Coping, and Perceived Stress: A Basic Health Behavior Change Framework Diana Rose Johnson Dr. Joanne DiPlacido The Spillover Effect: An Exploration of the Intervening Roles of Work-Family Conflict and Coping on the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Burnout Andrew Kelkres Dr. Marianne Fallon Mediators of Grit and Perceived Stress

MASTER OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Carianna Gasdia Dr. Chee-Hoi Leong The Effect of Central Fatigue on Upper Limb Kinematics During Functional Overhead Throwing: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review Chelsea C. Sierra Dr. Cassandra York Examining the effects of exercising without a certified personal trainer versus exercising in an instructed, group setting on mood state and mental health among full-time working adults

Melissa Juliette Luna Dr. Bradley M. Waite Daily Media Use: Is it Problematic and Does it Fit Criteria for Possible Addiction Diagnosis

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE BACHELOR OF ARTS Lejla Abidovic** Juan Ramon Acevedo* Philip Yaw Acheampong Edward Ebo Essel Ackon Eric Addae Jeffrey Addae Titilayo Oladotun Adekola Hussain Misfer AlQahtani Peter Joseph Aldrich Ethan Michael Alexander Saba Ahmed Algozy Matthew William Allen** Seth Jacobs Anachasian** Antwann Quentin Anderson Michael K. Anderson James M. Angelopoulos Alissa Beverly Anglis* Michael G. Antonakos** Matthew Chase Anzolletti Christopher Ryan Aponte Megan Iris Appleton***

Paige Jehl Arcand Devon Gabrielle Arce Elizabeth Arcila* Adrianna Rose Aresco Kelsey Ann Armstrong Christian Asiamah Sean Fitzgerald Aspell** Emily Rose Aston George Fahd Atalla Tess Milli Atkinson* Tyler R. Augustinsen*** Abraham M. Azab Jordyn Elizabeth Backman Yasmin Bagley Jonathan Bailey Na’eelah Herminia Bakari* Shayna Brittany Baker James Richard Balesano Cole Ross Banasiewicz** Caitlyn Marie Banks Kaylee Rose Bard

Anthony John Barile Daniel Barrett Joshua M. Barry Michael Joseph Barry Maleka D. Bascom Xavier Charles Bass Brennan Stephen Bates Sierra K. Batista Alexandra Patricia Beauchemin Fushya Jahmeen Beckett Shane Russell Beebe Emina Begic Matthew Behrens Rachel Elizabeth Belanger Natoya Rosemarie Bell-Claudio McKenna Quinn Belury Abigail Maureen Bemer Samantha Rose Bender** Jeremy Javed Benique Sara Benmaman Kethry J. Bentz*** ^Posthumously Awarded

Rachel Kathryn Bercowetz* Dwayne Darren Bernard Acadia Geigis Berry* Ashley Jordan Berube Suraj Bhusal Laraja Monique Bidon Jack Ryan Bishop Alia M. Black Veronica Tarrell Blair Kacey Rose Blais** Christopher George Boains Shannen Malkia Bogle Christian Manuel Bonilla Serdric O. Bonsu Christopher Brandon Boothby ^ Ray Borsari III Abigael J. Bosman Angelica Marie Bouchelle Christine Danielle Boyce Kiarnan Joseph Boyd Kimaya K. Bramble

Zena Nicole Branch Laura E. Bretel Saavedra* Brittany Erica Brice Allison Marie Brown*** Erin Katherine Brown* Jaime L. Brown J’Von Dorian Brown Kayla Jaskot Brown* Christopher Burgos Angela Jean Burr Hamza Butt Micailah I. Buttaro*** Jenna M. Buzinsky** Katelyn Rose Byrne* Rhiannya Gualco Byrne* Stephanie Lauren Byrnie Christopher Trey Caddle Benjamin K. Caisse Amanda Ryann Callaghan Shane Ryan Callender** Julian Lavon Campbell 14

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Moise Moket

B.A. Social Work Moise Moket chose Social Work as a major and career for two admirable reasons: to help students and families eliminate barriers to the student’s academic success and to advocate for the human rights of all refugee populations.

During his years at CCSU, Moket took several steps toward his career goal as president of the Social Work Club, a member of the Black Student Union, chair of the Student Union Board of Governors, an active participant on the Student Union Board, orientation leader, and an intern at New Britain High School.

Moket has been recognized with the Social Work Departmental Honor Award; the Ebenezer D. Bassett Student Humanitarian Award; and graduation honors from the Center for Africana Studies. He will next pursue a master’s degree in Social Work.

Andy King

B.A. History Andy King is a recipient of this year’s President’s Citation Award, which is presented annually to outstanding seniors. Their student leadership has included a term as vice president of the Pride Club, as secretary of the CCSU College Democrats, a senator at large on the Student Government Association, and as a representative to the Student Advisory Committee of the CSCU Board of Regents, along with multiple leadership roles in the History Club. King also has served as a resident assistant since Fall 2018, and in 2019 they received Residence Life’s Community Service Award. King has interned at the New Britain Industrial Museum to conduct research and educational programs for young people and plans to pursue a master’s degree in Public History.

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Laura Rae Capell*** Jamie Lynn Carbone* Amanda Marie Caron John S. Carpa** Jenna Mary Carpino* Shelbie Victoria Carr Cameron Scott Thomas Casarotto Cassandra Cassanova Samyra Castillo Murphy Baylon Castro Eddie Michael Castro-Erazo Christian Samuel Catanzaro Rachel Anne Cayon Michael Joseph Cerrotti Jennifer Chamorro Isabella Chan* Brianna A. Chaparro* Ali Sarfraz Chaudhry Tiba Chaudhry David W. Cheeseman Kayzia Leigh Cividanes Cameron Dartagnan Clarke*** Jared Young Min Clegg Shivona Kathleen Clemons Alisia Alexandra Cluff Marianna Rose Codianni Benjamin Reiner Cohn Jacob William Colbath* Jonathan Kenneth Colimon Megan Elizabeth Colleran** Amy Elizabeth Collier Eryn Rose Collins Nicole Anne Collins Quincy Emilio Colon** Simenesh Rebekkah Comollo Chelsea Jeanine Connelly Kaynan J. Conrod** Katia Contreras Reyes Christian X. Coral Aneudy Lemuel Corchado Haleigh R. Corey Iris Paola Correa Sanchez Oswald E. Correa Gabriela Lavado Costa Kenzie Marie Costello Lianivette Cotto-Rosario Alexia R. Cousins* Tashai Adora Cowan Joseph James Cox* Jacob E. Crosby Brandon Michael Cruz Devon Cruz Thomas Michael Curtin Lydia Jane Curtiss*** Clayton Collins Cushing Kayla Norma Cyr Mark Anthony D’Agostino** Lisa Marie D’Alessandro Mohit Abhay Damle Tam Thien Dang** Taylor Lynn Danko Sarah Jessica Darby Ilona J. Darling Angie Marie Davila Brittany Alexis Davis Camryn Marie Davis Maxine Adell Davis Nickesha S. Davis Peta-Gaye Nadia Davis Taylor C. Davis Shannetta Avia Dawkins Aaron Dawson Gabriela Milenne de Paula Derek Douglas Delaney Gina E. Delzangle Michael Carl Demers* Paul William Derail* Justin Ryan Desjardins MarcoPaulo Nascimento Desousa Casey Jane Devin Jay Joseph DeVito Zachary Jude DiGirolamo* Nadia Kathryn Dillon** Gabriella V. DiMaio*** Darien Lea DiValentino Nicholas Michael D’Occhio Daniel Steven Sarkis Dooman

Katherine Marie D’Orvilliers Johanna Mckalia Dowe Ashley V. D’Silva Rosa Raia Dubnansky Meg Jennifer Dugas Ryan J. Dunn Ashley A. Dunstan Patrick A. Dwyer, Jr. Andrew Stephen Dzierlatka Nicole E. Eason Margaret Eberhardt Dylan Nicholas Ehret Ashlyn Cole Eisenga Mahmoud Dawoud Elassy** Sam Ann Elderkin** Joel Prince Ennin* D’Andre S. Esposito Diana M. Estacio* Amanda Estrada-Olson Alaijah U. Evans Kyra Renee Everett** Joanna Tracey-Ann Fairweather Daniel J. Fappiano Aidan Anderson Fay Nicholas Fernandez-Wolff Avery Madeline Ferro** Angela Lee Fettig** Gavrielle Elaine Figueiredo Devin Emilio Figueroa Anna Carolina Finkle* Kayleigh Jane Flanigan Andruw R. Flemming* Nicole Katarzyna Flis Jailene Nikole Flores Landrew Ajay Flowers Brian J. Foley Valene C. Fong Joseph Mario Fontana Jessica Marie Fossum*** Nicole Lorraine Foster Hannah Katelyn Fox*** Junisha Andrika Francis Sherene Karen Francis Shaelyn Somine Fudge Emily Lynn Fuentes Andrew M. Furman Bethany Lynn Gagne Tyler Michael Gagne Amanda Renee Gagnon Eva Gajecki Ashley Marie Gallo Elise M. Gamauf* Ivan Garcia Kristen Angelica Garcia Tatiana Teresa Garcia Ryan Michael Gasper Monica Liz Gautier Geno Emilio Giano Tia Giansiracusa Julie Marie Gifford Liliana Maria Giuliano Connor Foran Giveans** Lily Eun Gnazzo*** Brian William Godbout* Haley Madison Golden Diane Morais Gomes Brian Orfao Goncalves Kristi Marie Gonska Jannette Gonzalez Sarah Mae Goodell* Crystal Derelyn Gordon William Thomas Jefferson Gordon Christopher Alan Govola Gianna Marie Grant Jinelle Alexandria Grant Kimberly Elizabeth Grant Reilynn M. Grant Mya Saree’ Gray*** Shawndra Marie Green Kevin Patrick Griffin Lukas Richard Gryniuk McKensi Annette Gudrian Joseph T. Guerrera John Raymond Guest* Paiton Guevarez Anthony Guichardo

Jacquelyn E. Gummel Katherine F. Gurtowsky*** Brooke Joy Gustafson Jesse H. Gutaukas Thomas B. Gyimah Reem Haidar Ashanti Yvonne Hall Jeannette Mehala Hall Meghan Marie Hamel Alyssa Nicole Hammond** Zana Inari Hardy Zachary M. Harmon Brooke Harris Christina Princess Harris Elijah N. Harrison Brian Harwood Radeana Colene Hastings Katie Duncan Hatfield- Spendolini* Macaya Jordan Hawkins Kevin M. Hayden Mikayla Irene Heim* Jhenarri Hendean Henderson- Smith RonZel Marquis Hendrix Halleberry Alexis Henry Marissa Raquel Henry Samuel Dutch Herget Brandon Joel Hernandez Julio Javier Hernandez Miriam Hernandez Shakira Ginette Hernandez Jayde Elysse Hickman Megan-Rose Elizabeth Hilborn Justin Thomas Hock Heidi Marie Holt Kai Germaine Hooks Kyle Andrew Hotchkiss Caroline Htoo Emily Diane Hughes** Kyle Hunt Tanya Selena Hussain Haley Carol Hutchinson Connor Ingmanson Najia Shani Jackson Shelly Lynette Jackson Andrew Ethan Jacobs Kevin Patrick Jacobson* Samuel Joseph Jara Megyn Hazel Jasman*** Ana R. Javier Peter G. Jennings, Jr.* Luseldi Jimenez Britney Shion Mahelia Johnson Keith E. Johnson Mauriah L. Johnson Shaquana M. Johnson Heather N. Johnson-Poole Ryan Michael Jones Aroya Dorothy-Linnea Jordan* Jessica Lee Jordon Josalin Alexsandra Jurado* Kyle Kellier Katelyn Ann Kelly William Christopher Kendall, Jr. Gloria Michelle Kent Sohair Khan Trevor D. Kincaid*** Andy M. King Madison Kittredge Justin Tyler Kliszewski Kyleen Shannon Kobrzycki** Orsela Kollcinaku Heather Marion Kolodziej Nicole E. Kradas Nicole Marie Kramer Patricia Roza Krzynowek Amina Kuljancic Erica Patricia Kulla Briana Mayling-Jeanette Kuo Manisha Adama Labady Ashley Marie Labbie Sarah Ann Labbie Hailey Rita LaBonte Anisa Lala Matthew Jordan Lamanna Kelly Ann Lamo

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

Joseph Alex Landa Madeleine Landry Jeremiah Joseph Langer Kelly Rose Langevin Lucas A. Lanning Logan Joseph LaPorte Jessica Lappen** Miya LeAnn Laprise Erica Rae LaTorra Zamiera A. Lawson Karina Isabel Lebron* Kyle David Lehn Jonathan Leonard Kara Elizabeth Lipka Stephanie Michelle Liptack** Youssef Lkhayer Brendan Kyle Llewellyn Rachel Joy Lloyd Samuel William Loda Emily Raven Lopez Keonte Emanuel Lucas Caitlin Amber Lucewicz Alyssa Jean Lugo Janel Lugo Nicole Elizabeth Lukeski Ian Gabriel Luna Katherine Elizabeth MacDonnell Haley Kimberlee Mack Julia Elizabeth Magnano Faisal Al Mahmood Andrew Alexander Mals Melane Celibeth Mamani Nicholas A. Mancini Melanie Manivong** Taylor Ann Marino* Karina Mireya Marquis*** Natasha Lee Marrero Gage Marshall Bailey Reid Martin Amber Marie Martinez* Karla Annette Martinez* Lesley Anne Martinez** Adam James Martino*** Michael J. Masiarz Erika Sandrene Mason Jean J. Mathon Julia Marie Mazzaro Allison Riley McAlinden* Alec C. McAlister** Jocelyn Biana Sade McCain- Khodra Aaron Matthew McColl Brandale Shirin McCollum Emily Catherine McCormack Taleah Marie McCrorey Tamika Nicole McCrorey Errol Daiquan McDonald Gwyneth Burnett McDonald** Morgan Ariel McGinnis Katelyn Marie McGuire Jocelyn A. Medina Kevin Jose Mendez Ariella Mendoza Ozuna* Alexis Elyse Mercado* Alexia Marie Merkouriou Despina Margaret Merriman Aidan William Messier Mary-Katherine Messina Matthew Edward Messina Victoria Nicole Messinger Jonathan Wilfred Metivier Amanda Rose Michaud Bella Joyce Mirante Larsen Danielle Rose Mirek Michael Anthony Mirmina Moise Hakizimana Moket*** Patrick Aaron Molokwu Shaun B. Monaghan Hailey Janette Monroe Helen Francesca Moore Jodi Mariah Moore Kaitlyn Marie Moore* Kasey Morales Rocco Christopher Morgan Matthew Morin Danielle Marie Morris Serena E. Morrison-Monteleone

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Mya Gray

B.A. Media Studies College, career, and childrearing aren’t mutually exclusive endeavors for Mya Saree’ Gray. The Waterbury native entered CCSU as a freshman in 2017. While taking her first film class, she became pregnant and found that pregnancy fueled rather than impeded her studies. She says the experience expanded her creativity and helped her to think ahead and outside the box. In only her second film class, Gray created “Baby Steps,” a short film about her pregnancy journey, and won a visual arts scholarship from the Congressional Black Caucus. Gray says she is happy she chose Central over all other Connecticut schools and felt very supported by the staff and communication department.

With her concentration in Digital Filmmaking and Television Production concentration, Mya plans to make films that help people and impact the world in a positive way after she graduates.

Chinaechelum Okoro B.A. Criminology

Chinaechelum Okoro is one of the recipients of this year’s President’s Citation Award, which is presented annually to outstanding seniors. As a resident assistant, Okoro organized programs for students in self-care, healthy relationships, and diversity. In Fall 2020, she extended her concern for the well-being of others as an intern with the nonprofit organization Survivors of Homicide. The Student Government Association selected Okoro to represent CCSU at the Black Students Lead conference because of her many leadership contributions to the campus, which also include a turn as vice president of the Black Student Union and the Africana Students Organization and chair of the Student Union Board of Governors Mosaic Committee. Going forward, Okoro will pursue a master’s degree and hopes to travel and attend more diversity, equity, and inclusion conferences.

Emily Nicole Morrissey* Caleb Andrew Morrow Kathleen Marie Morse** Maximilian Morse Danny Vesinajeff Mos Kimberly Dolores Mozak* Paul Robert Mozzicato Klea Muharremi Joseph William Mumley* Gabrielle Elaine Murphy Jill Elizabeth Murphy Madison Marie Murphy Ryan Alan Murphy Allison Lee Murray Melanie Marisa Muzzulin Ndengo G. Mwilelo* Sarah Eleanor Nachbar Syeda K. Naqvi Malik Wanya’E Nelson Taylor Imani Destiny Nelson Kayla Erin Nero Antonia Jade Newman Ryan Scott Newton Phuong Nguyen Desire A. Nichols-Williams Jose Luis Nieves III Tyler Rae Nolan Taylor Margaret Nyari Emily Josephine O’Connor Gabriela Cristina Oddo Peter Daniel O’Dell Chinaechelum Nneka Okoro Megan Kathleen O’Leary Sarah Dale Olsen*** Robert Albert Onofreo Jr. Jaclyn Michelle Ortiz Brandais Chantal Orzolek Jeffrey K. Osei Liam Mansfield O’Shea Ivana M. Ospina Timothy Charles Owens Madison Emery Palmer Leslie Ann Pantoja Jessica Lynn Paolino Ethan Michael Paradis Jolie Monique Parent** Morgan Alexis Parrotta* Michael James Patterson* Daniel Robert Pattison Emily C. Pavano Sarah Jane Peczynski Trinity Marie Pelloni Daniela E. Pena-Sulantay Charles Leonard Penn Kendall A. Perez Annalise Marie Perra Michael Francis Perry Colby Edward Peterson Marquita Latrell Peterson Veronika Paige Petkovich Emily Petrozza Erin M. Pfeifer* Grzegorz J. Pilip Andrell T. Pinnock Mallory Kaitlyn Pinto Christine Ann Pittsley Samantha Rita-Ariana Pizzonia Shuni John Plaskett Christina Marie Plourd Emma Rose Pons*** Michaella M. Pontacoloni*** Alyssa Barbara Poole Jewel Ariel Porter Andrew Thomas Pothanszky Courtney Pottenburgh* La’Shona S Powell Michael T. Price Matthew Charles Pronovost William James Provancher** Isabella M. Pugliese Amanda Leman Purdue Denise Olympia Pyburn Sarah A. Quayle Rita Raccuglia Jurrel Kurage Racine Angelia Kimberly Rafter***

Theodore Patrick Rainville* Loryann Ramirez Oscar Ramirez Nicholas V. Ravosa** Mark Alexander Reaves Jr. Aimee Shereese Riddick Callie Dickinson Riggio* Misty Rose Riquier** Caitlin Elizabeth Rish Anneliese Celeste Rivera Jafet Leonor Rivera-Castillo Kimberly Shantel Rivera Sasha Morales Rivera Christopher Noel Roberts Christian Mark Robinson* Anthony Michae Roccasecca Alyssa Rocco Graham D. Rode Daniel Max Rodriguez Ashlee V. Rollins Sarah Elizabeth Rollins Aidan Shala Rosa* Danny Jay Rosales Mackenzie Kala Rossi Michael Rousseau Harry A. Roy Kevin R. Rund Michael J. Ruszczyk Alexander Gregory Rydelek Olivia F. Sage* Yllka Sakaj** Carlynn D. Sakowicz Meisha Angeline Salesman Jericca Camielle Samuels Laura Lee Sanderson Samuel Sandoval* Stephanie G. Sandoval Stephen M. Sanzari Anthony Francis Sapia-Banas Drew Sapko** Meghan Whitney Saracco Romaine Sassou Samantha Rose Satagaj Erick George Savidakis Zachary Robert Savluk Alexis B. Scanlan Allison Frances Schoolnick** Elisa Emilia Schuder Adrienne Marié Elizabeth Scott Stephen Scott Scougall Juliana G. Servetnick Nikko Edwin Sevilla Dylan Michael Shackett Syed Zeeshan Shamsi Christina Theresa Sharp Parker Francis Sharp Kejsi Sheno Livia Pinheiro Silva* Ronald Allen Simpson, Jr. George D. Sirigos, Jr.*** Matthew James Skelton Adreanna Monique Smith Amber Leigh Smith Glenn Lee Smith Peter John Smith* Sarah Aspen Smith Sean Thomas Smith Rachel Nicole Snietka* Olivia Q. Soaft Meaghan Marie Soboleski Danielle Ashley Soto April Lynn Spence Paige McLachlan Spiewak** Christopher Michael Spring Lauren Marie Stadalnik William J. Staddon Olivia Rae Stalega Rachael Michelle Steck* Rachael Lee Stelmaszczyk Peyton Alexander Stephens Keaton Schieffelin Stewart Andrew Devin Strongin Natalie Teresa-Turgeon Studley* Jason Tyler Szalaty Janelle A. Taddei** Dionna Marie Talareva

Momina Tallal* Morgan Emily Tanguay Kristina Susan Taylor Amy Thai Lucinda Victoria Thomas Joshua Anthony Thompkins Makaiyah Rose Thompson* Shadra Wales Tiden Gabriel Josue Tincopa Mikayla Johnette Toce Helena Torres Diaz Amariliz Torres Keren Loren Torres Kristiana Alyssa Torres* Asiah Lilree Trimble Sara Elizabeth Triplett Michaela Kimberly Tripputi* Alexander Tubis Devaughn Marquis Tucker Jeremy Michael Tust** Nina Elizabeth Urso Nicolas Jon Valente** Steven Michael Valenti Catherine Elizabeth Van Wormer Karina N. Vargas Alyssa Marie Vasil Shamoneke Precious Vasquez Julianna N. Vass*** Thomas J. Vaughn Christian Vazquez Edsel Vazquez* Ezekiel Vazquez Joelley Danielle Vazquez Lucyannie G. Velazquez-Monge** Samantha DJ Velez Veronica E. Velez Christina Carly Velezis* Jason Louis Viglione Stephanie Villegas Sean Joseph Villeneuve** Karlianie M. Viteri Matthew John Wakelee*** Amanda Lee Walsh Christina Annmarie Walters Jodi Elizabeth Ward Monica Paige Warner Sarah Angelica Warner Emma Day Warshauer** Austin Michael Waters Zxana Ashley Watt Eugenia Leonore Weaver Hannah Lynn Webster Cassandra Rose Weir* Madison Rose Wells Allison Elizabeth Wenzel Samantha Ann Whitehill* Gerrit Christopher Wildenhain* Leah Coryn Wille Brianna Marie Williams** Nneka Cecile Williams Teiana Ann-Marie Williams Brittney Shontell Willis Brittany S. Wilson Ellaine Ramsay Wilson Colin B. Winslow Darius A. Wise Cody James Witkowski Alessandra A. Wong Sean P. Woodcox Emily Kathryn Wozniak Tajay Alex Wright Caeli Marie Wygant Nineveh Mary Yaghmor Connor James Youmans Syeda Shwar Zaidi Grecia Alana Zaldivar** Nicholas J. Zanette Maria Paula Zarama Yanca Maria Zoccarato** Joseph Carl Zoppi Johanna Colleen Zukowski***

Johanna Zukowski

B.A. Political Science and Philosophy In her work as a peer tutor and as a four-year Student Government Association senator, Johanna Zukowski has worked tirelessly to enhance the student experience at CCSU, building bridges between students and faculty and helping other students achieve balance in their commitment to academic excellence, concurrent work obligations, and desire to be involved in campus activities. Her passion for political science led her to launch the Political Science Club at CCSU and to pursue an internship with the Office of the Connecticut Secretary of State.

The Henry Barnard Scholar plans to attend law school next.

Megyn Hazel Jasman

B.A. Psychological Science An upper-level Research Methods course in her freshman year seemed intimidating at first, but it inspired Megyn Jasman’s passion for research and her career aspirations.

Since then, this Barnard Scholar has assisted with faculty research, conducted multiple independent projects, and presented her research at professional conferences. Her independent study, relating to resilience in students impacted by mass shootings, garnered an Outstanding Research Award from her department. She will pursue graduate programs where she can further this work, with the ultimate goal of becoming a clinical practitioner to help those who suffer from post-traumatic stress symptoms.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Riley James Aafedt Yaw Andoh Abaaho Norah Abdulla Aisha Tasallah Abdullah Adedamola A. Adele Abraham Romaric Adjo Emina Agic Vanista Agolli Elizabeth Aguilar Melanie Stacy Aguilar-Valentin Ileana Virginia Aguirre* Nesreen Dawoud Ahmad Rashed Ahmed*** Mohammed T. Ahsan* Shobha Ajodhi Christabel Naa Djama Akrong* Jerry Aksonelam Faris Khaled Al Ramahi Shahad Alassal Khaled Saad A Algarni Syeda Nusrat Ali Abdulmajeed Wasmi Alkulaib Zachary Lee Allen Jack L. Allotey Rawan Alloush Nada Widad al-Mohammedawi Mohmmad Q. Alomari Jonathan Altamirano Jalal Mohammed Alulaiw Evan Harry Edward Amara* Michael J. Amarena Francesco Ambrosino Nicholas Frank Amendola Samia Ameur Jeffrey K. Ampofo Lucas Gunnar Anderson Kamil Christopher Anusz Said Aouissi Tracy Lorraine Aponte Joy P. Appleton Caleb Arelus Dean Michael Artusa Massia Atalla* Medisa Atanovic** Cora Gayle Atchison-Lynde* Robert Ata Atiase Brandon Leone Austin Emily Anniece Austin* Elisee Stephane Ayangma Agoume Adil Sheikh Azam Abdulwadood Muhammad Aziz Zakarya Muhammad Aziz Zarnishal Babar John E. Baczek Daniel Baek** Lamont Antwan Bagley Tajik S. Bagley Jessica Erin Bailey Joseph Jonathan Bailey Julianne Marie Balavender Michael James Balcolm Michael John Balestra Agata Natalia Baltyn Jeanie M. Banh Atul Banjara Marko Barbul** Cristian Barco* Sean Michael Barile Geoffrey R. Barry** Shaela Breann Barry Jessica Lynn Baruffi* Betul Bayram Ismail Becirovic Medin Begic Ernst Beliard Enrique A. Bello Samuel Anthony Benigno Anthony Jerome Bennett Spencer Louis Berenson Kylie Cheyan Bergeson Kayla M. Betancourt Manuela Betancourth Mary H. Biafore

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Joseph Michael Bilodeau-Berardi Brian Bissoondial Jahlyssa Hosana Moree Blackwin Justin Matthew Blais* Elijah Joseph Blanco Daniel Patrick Bluemle Debbie Victoria Boisrond Randall William Boland Shannon Estelle Bonas David Elias Bordett Chris Michael Borkowski Sarah Lynn Born* John R. Bosco Kaylee Annabelle Bosques Anny R. Botelho Derek Matthew Bouchard* Nicholas C. Bouchard Ryan Scott Brachle Andrew Braun Joshua William Breault Kyle Mark Brenner** Quinton Trey Brooks Michael Thomas Brouwer Cody Dennis Brown Toni-Ann Shavene Brown Tyler James Brown Tyler Christopher Browne Liam Bartley Bruce Giovanna Nicole Bruno** Khoi Nguyen Bui*** Skai Delano Spencer Bulford Kyle Vincent Burns Andrew Nicholas Burr** Jelani Rashan Burrell Timothy Michael Burruano Richard James Bush Nathan Ryan Butler Suleman Saeed Butt Matthew Edward Butterworth Jonathan Marcelo Cabrera Deborah E. Calderon Megan Marie Callender* Jaime Camacho Anthony Michael Cammuso*** Daniel A. Cammuso Kevin Andre Campbell Nicollette V. Campbell Peta-Ann Rochelle Campbell Austin M. Carey Brian J. Carey Morgan Danielle Carlson Olivia Rose Carlson* Harley James Carroll Christopher John Casanova*** Rodney Keith Case Daniel George Casey IV Gabriel Cassarino Matthew C. Cassone Nicole Cecchini Isabella Louise Cenatiempo Caitlin R. Cervantes* Scott Paul Chagnon** Jeffrey Michael Champagne* Dustin Rattana Chanthaseny Amanda Cristine Chatfield XiaoWei Chen* Ram Chandra Chhetri John P. Chiarizio Brandon Anthony Chin Jessica Anne Chrabasz Nathan Michael Christopher* Nicole Krystyna Chuchro** Olivia Vanessa Cialfi*** Chloe Nicole Ciarlo Shannon Mame Cisse Laurel J. Clark Meghan Rose Clarke Robert Sterling Clarke 3rd Cara Lyn Clay Kacey Alistair Clementson* Rey Felipe Colan Kendall Alexander Coles Tiffany Nicole Collazo Shariece Nicole Collins

Kyuzylia M. Colon* Kayleigh Rose Comollo Nathan G. Comstock Anthony Lance Coniglio Kailey A. Conlon* Molly Elizabeth Coogan* Andrew Paul Coppola, Jr.* Ryan Z. G. Coppola Jarrod Marshall Correll Joel E. Costanzo George Ivan Cotman Jenna Rae Covello Jonathan Kevin Crane Nicholas Patrick Creaven Kayleigh Crocetto* Stephanie Felicia Crossdale Lourdes Cruz-Martinez Amanda Rose Cyr Christopher Todd Dabkowski John Steven Dabruzzi Daniel Dalipi Yash Dalsania Mackenzie Ann Daniele* John David Daniewicz Noah Kane Dargenio* Ivona J. Darling* Jaclin A. Das Kellie Anne Dattilo* Zachary Taylor Daugherty* Andrea Davis Lesley Marie Davis Samantha S. Davis Vanessa Helen Dawidowicz Annmarie Cyan Dawson Otavio DeAlmeida-Silva Caitlin Marie DeCapua Chantelle Deer Michael John DeLease Derek Anthony Delgross Celine Racquel Delice Dave A. DeLorenzo, Jr. Jacob R. Dempsey Iryna Demyanova Benjamin Joseph Derosier Shreenath B. Desai Danielle Nicole DeSimone** Jake R. Desmarais Alexander Hans Detlefsen* Benjamin Thomas Detlefsen* Mahesh Dhakal Jay H. Dholakia Shaun Dhupan Oscar Dias Timothy Joseph Dibble*** Eric J. DiCicco Javier F. Diez Bruce Diggs Daniel John DiLeo Catherine Sylvia Dimon** Alexis Katherine Diorio* Luca Fortunato DiPaola Marco G. DiPaola Neeraj Diwan Caleigh Elizabeth Dodge David James Dodge Thomas Spencer Dodge* George Aplex Doe Kyle Thomas Dominy Dana Lynn Donagher Bryan Thomas Doucette Brendan M. Dougherty Erin Rose Dowd Mariama Adjo Dowou Jeffrey Ryan Draper Joseph Eric Draper Shane Lucas Dryburgh* Jenna Elizabeth Dube Nathan John Duffy Reshma Ramiz Dugla Emilio Dule Austin John Dundon Almir Duracak Stephanie Marie Durante Benjamin Charles Durst

Kiara T. Dutchin Tyquan Shaquar Eason Samantha J. Eberl* Nicole Marie Echevarria David Eckert Tyler Christian Norton Eckstrom Na’im Ali Edens Aniel S. Edwards Matthew John Edwards Mark Anthony Edwin Jahzael Duane Effend Eduardo Elescano Mayar Eli Kristin Marie Ellis** Hebba ElSapak Mohamed Ahmed Emara David E. Enders Ian Edward Enders** Nicholas Reynard Epifano* Andrew James Erickson Michael A. Errico* Rafael Adriano Espinal, Jr. Camilo Andres Espinosa Millan Anthony Enrico Esposito Brittney Rose Ethier Rain Ettienne Joseph Gary Eza* Olivia Rose Carvalho Fadus Justin Tyler Fagnoni*** Mohamed Fahim Megan E. Falck Raymond T. Farrell, Jr. Zeenat Eniola Fasasi Amanda Simone Fascendini Keean Edward Fausel Erald Fejzaj Rafael Felipe Abigail J. Fisher Kobe E. Fitch Richardson Michael Charles Flanagan*** Pablo Ramiro Flores Torres Jashira Flores-Garcia Nickaelle Herlie Florestal* Mark Anthony Fort* Matthew Ryan Fort Pawel Tobiasz Fortuna Tyler Dean Fox Ashely Natasha Frame David Charles Albert Francis Alexandra Franzino* Owen Michael Frink* Alphonse Gaetano Fusco Miles Kionnie Fye-Moore Amaziah Gadson Isabella Rose Gagliardi Anthony John Gagne Jacob Austin Gagnon Seth David Gagnon** Fernando Galdamez Payten Michael Gallagher David Rene Garneau*** Richard Allen Gaskins II Kylie Nicole Gates** Matthew Thomas Geffken Sarah Rose Vivian Gendreau Alexander John Gentile* Mackenzee Elizabeth George Kendra Tracey-Marie Getfield Justin David Gibbs Shaqueena Yanique Gill Benjamin Keith Gilliam Aaron James Ginty** Leona Gjuraj Nicole Ann Glaude Brianna Marie Gleason Fadil Gobeljic Joseph Eli Gohar Lillian Gonzalez Yana Sabsay Goral* Ava Dalani Gorneault** Jack Ryan Gould Kelly Ann Graff* Tyler Grainger

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

Veronica Heigel

B.S. Accounting and French Veronica Heigel’s love for accounting led her to become a peer tutor for the School of Business; serve as the president of the Accounting Society; and undertake two audit internships with prestigious accounting firms.

Meanwhile, her love of languages inspired her to take up French; become an officer in the French Club; and study abroad. She plans to marry her two passions by pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting and audit in a Frenchspeaking country. Veronica was recognized as one of this year’s Henry Barnard Scholars for her academic excellence, service, and leadership.

Jose Corchado

B.S. History Education Jose Corchado will continue his studies in education, in hopes of one day becoming a school principal. He is well on his way after serving for four years as treasurer of the Education Club and attending many meetings of the Connecticut Education Association’s Aspiring Educators program and several conferences. But, if there is one thing aside from education that Corchado is equally passionate about, it’s the theater. Throughout his career at CCSU, Corchado participated in several Theatre Department productions as a light and board operator, assistant set designer, and stage manager.

Offstage, Corchado served as treasurer of the CCSU chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Club from 2017 to 2021. A fixture at the CCSU Student Center, Corchado served as the Finance chair of the Student Union Board of Governors; worked as the center’s manager; and was a popular face at the Information Desk. For his efforts, Corchado was awarded a President’s Citation award and the Ebenezer Bassett Student Compatriot Award.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE John Stephen Granata Bethia A. Granston Ralston Grant Sr. Jordan Vincent Graves Michael A. Grodzicki** Forrest James Grover Ivan A. Guadalupe Adriana L. Guerrera Carol Natalie Guevara Teena M. Gugliotti Yash Dhansukhbhai Gujarati Buket Gulec* Edgar Gutierrez Luis Guillermo Gutierrez Thomas Andrew Hale, Jr. Nickolaos Michael Halkias, Jr.** Andrea Florence Hall Devan Robert Hall Tarelle J. Hall Kyle Thomas Hallenbeck Brianna B. Hamel Jack Ryan Hamel Christopher William Hamilton Jacyn Rain Hamilton Joy-Lynn Hardy Jazmine Nicole Harrell Geoffrey John Hartman Thomas J. Harvey Lefa Hasankolli Fares A. Hashem Yusif Ahmad Hashem Emily Elizabeth Hasselberger David Peter Hausmann* Ryan Douglas Havel Troy Jonathan Haynes Raje A. Heath Veronica Maria Heigel*** Christopher Henao Emma C. Henderson Jonathan Simon Henry Brandon Darrell Hensel ^ David Hernandez** Kelsy Lynn Hernandez** Brandon William Hewitt Timothy Matthew Higgins Jacob T. Hinds Alan River Hinkson Admir Hodzic Austin John Holden* Brianna Nicole Hollister Stephen Michael Homza Nazmeen Hossain Anhtoan David Huynh Jacob Christopher Hyburg Alexandra Rose Iaquessa Yara Ibrahim Alexander Pavelovich Ilmenev Salvatore Concetto Indomenico Cheyenne Taylor Inturri Sumreen Ismail Imad Jabri Kimberley Abigail Jack Brey James Jackson Jessica M. Jackson Kendra Jacques Rida Z. Jafri Klaudia Weronika Jakubowska Everton Martin Luther James Cheyenne Danielle Jameson Andrew William Janco Allison Marie Jarosz Ryan J. Jarzavek Arisha Javed Aleksandra Katarzyna Jaworska* Brian Jarvis Jennings Kornelia Maria Jez* Ashley J. Johnson Cheyenne Aalyssa Johnson** Kamal Johnson Samantha Tyler Johnson* Sydney Renee Johnson Trevante Lashaun Jones Adam Ryan Kachidurian Mateusz Kaczynski Francine Ilunga Kaja

Savannah Jane Kaluzny Nicholas Kyle Kamansky Daniel Richard Kaminske Jesse T. Karas John Karcher Nicole Ann Karpinski** Sylwia Karwowska Mark William Kasumba Sean Michael Keane Naitnapar Sidney Kedjumnong John A. Keech Ayi Kelensi Shawn Philip Kelly** Jacob Hugh Keroack* Maria Alexandra Keshwala Mollie Michelle Khan Moosa Kzam Khan Reja Khan Talha Umar Khan Selina Khantikone* Jason A. Kidney Benjamin Franklyn Kilby* Spencer Thurston Kilby Zachary Joshua Kistoo Tyler Ellis Klein Agata Kluk Angela Nicole Koerber** Radoslaw Konopka** Kaitlyn E. Korwek Matthew Keith Koser Patrick Kosuda Saima Kousar Artem Andriyovich Kovalchuk** Augusta Ruth Kovaleski Samantha Alice Kuzoian Joshua Samuel Laber** Catherine Louise Lacasse Brandon Jon LaChance** Steven James LaFargue Michael P. Lambert Hunter Lyons Lammers* Kimberlyann L. Lamoureux William Ernesto Lank Savannah Ann LaPerriere Kelly Lynn Lappen James G. LaReau Zachary Mark Latka Adam Joel Lavoie Matthew Jonathan Law Vinh Cong Le* Emilie Marie LeBlanc Juan Lemos Geri Lenaku Amelia Elena Lensink* Felicia Michelle Leone Sara Nicole LeVasseur Dylan Michael Levesque Hunter Ryan Lewis Jia li Li* Jun Li Klea Lico Anh P. Lieu Chi Phuong Lieu Wei Lin Tre’von Lee Lincoln William Clancy Lindlauf* Nathan Michael Linklater** Mariela Liranzo Mackenzie Lynn Litke Dylan John Little Alex Jia Ping Liu Tasmeem Lodhi Christopher Joseph Loehn Suhejl Loga* Walatsebi Kofi-Mensah Lomotey Joshua David Lopez Mariah Elizabeth Lopez* Hyacinthe Loua Carlos H. Lovos Caitlyn Vera Lowry** Nikolas B. Lozada Li Ying Lu Keondré Michal Lucas Taijah Subree Lucas Scott Michael Lucian

Emily Ann Luciano** Giselle Luis-Felix Francess Capili Luna Kenneth Winder Luna* Michael Lungo Markus A. Luukko Colleen E. MacCallum** Brodie Shawn MacClain** Casey Ann MacDonald Melissa Marie MacDonald** Anthony Frank Madonna Jacob Thomas Maier Illya M. Makarkin Curtis James Makowicki Celio A. Marin Olivier A. Martin Aaron Patrick Martinez Alexander Arami Martinez Vincent J. Martino IV Joeli Mastrianni Dorina Mati Matthew N. Maturo* Drexl Maurice Xia K. Maxwell** Shaun Patrick Maynard Jayden McCalla Emma J. McCamus** Morgan Taylor McCarthy Mieyshayla Shonnae McClendon Samantha A. McCreath*** Eamonn Matt McGuiness** Sierra Isabelle McILwain* Alexandra Grace McMahon* Nicole Cathleen McMeekin Abigail Carmen McNab Karah E. McNamara-Wozniak Justyn Emmanuel Mebane Taryn Leigh Meenan** Denis Mehmedovic* Brandon Mejias-Wasyl Kaitlyn Jennifer Melanson* Francis Melchoir Timothy Charles Mele** Benjamin Memeti** Edward Alan Menasian Benjamin Mendez Jr. Steven J. Mendez Marisol Mercado** Azar Fadi Merdaa Eni Mete Marsha-Gay Debeika Mighty Brian David Miller Nicole Marie Milo William Nicholas Ministro Florida Minja** Tomas Ignacio Miranda-Corvalan Corey Mitchell** Viktoria Mocarska Dominique Latoya Mohamed*** Mohamed M. Mohamed Justin Eric Monah** Alyssa Pauline Monroe Ivan Stefano Montalvo Kyle Antonio Monteiro*** Steven Sean Montstream Elizabeth Moody** Hannah Rose Moore* Robert Aaron Moore** Sean Patrick Moore* Luis O. Morales Jennifer Morales-Rosa Raymond T. Morassini* Cassandra Leigh Moree Cara Denise-Hartz Morello* Jessie Nora Morson** David Mouangvienkham** Tristan Jacob Mountanos Elijah Gachoki Mugoh Ashlie Arona Mullings Alex Munoz Polvo* Bryan William Murphy Connor E. Murphy Sveatoslava Murzacov Anthony Louis Muscedere* Hurija Muskic ^Posthumously Awarded

Lucas Vincent Mussen* Shad M. Nadeau Skylar Rose Nagy Paola Nasto Shawn M. Neleber Glenda S. Nelson Tayler Nicole Nelson Anthony R. Neu Timothy Eric Newhard Adam G. Ng Aliyah Mai Nguyen An Thien Nguyen Oanh Nguyen Trung Minh Tri Nguyen Ryan Andrew Nielson Christopher Nieves Davian J. Nieves Alyssa Caroline Nisotis John Sands Noble* Meredith Diane Noble Ryan M. North Paul N. Noujaim Taylor Dianne Oates Isaac Oboh Ally Elizabeth Ochs Matthew Patrick O’Driscoll Darshani Ann Olano* Mostafa Mohamed Omar Anthony Manuel Ortiz Nataluah Marie Owens Michaela Pace Ronnie Palma Albert Joseph Palumbo III Hemnabh G. Panchal Suraj Pandey Christopher Papas Erika Lorraine Parent Robert Stewart Parker Paul James Pasquarelli III Pulkit Patadia Aniket Patel* Bhumika N. Patel Darshilkumar K. Patel Monil Sunil Patel Pavan K. Patel Raj R. Patel Tejas Maheshbhai Patel Andreya Chavez Patinha Amanda Lee Paul Shawn Robert Pavlik Jacob Alan Pawlak* Matthew Thomas Payne Jarod Thomas Pazareskis*** Michael David Pazareskis Jared Scott Pearson* Brenden Lee Peasley James D. Peck Kirstine Stoettrup Pedersen Alexander T. Pelletier Joseph Pelletier Jessica L. Peluso* Nathaniel Odell Pendergrass Matthew John Pepper Talal Peracha Joseph Gerald-Savarese Percyz Feliciano Elias Perez* Lynmari Perez Patty M. Perez Laneisha Irene Perkins Justin Philip Perrotti Adam Michael Peterson Jordyn Amelia Petrillo Connor Joseph Petzold Tia Timara Peynado Lillian Uyenly Phan*** Cole Hunter Phelps Renardo Jason Phillips** Bunloeu Sovanna Phinit Brian Khi Pho Megan Phouthasack Matthew Thomas Pierko** Nicholas Alfred Pierson Anthony N. Pietrandrea Richard Xavier Pin Alyssa Jordan Pizzella

Justin Joseph Plantamuro Daniel Pobidel*** Alexander John Pohorylo** Renee Katherine Poirier Katherine Andrea Pop Michael Porphirio Adam Nicholas Positano Austin James Post Erica Lynn Powley Thomas A. Prete Olivia G. Prizzi* Kwinton Edward Proffitt Dennis Prokopa Alexander Anthony Provost Jonathan J. Pryzby Tyler James Ptachcinski** Daniel Louis Purslow Morgan Tyler Putman* Marianna Pylypiv Daniel Richard Pysz Jesse Baichun Quinn-Alger Juan Felipe Quintero Ryan A. Radwan Erick Ariel Ramos Facundo Sebastian Ramos Michael J. Rapisarda*** Kaitlyn E. Rapp* Mikie Rasichanh Megan Elizabeth Rathke Diana Taylor Ravita Khaden Michael Rawlins Ryan James Re Michael James Reardon Jaclyn Elizabeth Reelick** Lee-Ann M. Register Leonardo Augusto Fernandes dos Reis James Rudolph Remigino*** Gladimyr Remy Raymond Louis Retamar Geraldine Gisella Reyes Galindo Frances Reyes-Torres Joseph J. Reynolds Nicole M. Ricciardone Jonathan Nicholas Rice Lilia Richetelli Alexander C. Rindos* Nathalia M. Rios Alex Carvalho Ritondo Rene L. Rivera Alonzo Rivera** Destiny Marie Rivera Jomary Rivera Linette Rivera Taisha N. Rivera Taya Meagan Robison Alejandro Renzo Robles Daniella Marie Rocamora* Jake Alexander Rocamora Devyn Michael Rockefeller Joseph Walter Rodgers Jeremy Adrian Rodrigues Jose Gabriel Rodriguez-Soto Edwin Andres Rodriguez Richard Rogers** Layra Paola Rosa Melendez Pasquale Nocerino Rosado Orlando Saul Rosas Roman Eric Robert Rosen*** Rachel Claire Rossignol Alexia Nicole Rousseau Karina Rousseau Oniel Tyrone Rowe Justin Matias Roxas Bailey Christina Roy Cameron Rose Ruberti Jacqueline Marie Ruegg** Nicholas Ryan Ruggiero Bryan Joseph Rybka MD Sabbith* Benahi Mohammed Saeed Talha Saeed Amanda Safo-Agyeman Jeffrey Safo-Darko Ahsin Sajjad 18

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE George Allen Saliba Dominic Joseph Salvagna III* Jonathan T. Sanchez Rafael Eduardo Sanchez Aitana Caterina Sandoval Nicholas Santarelli Brandon Santiago Jose Antonio Santiago Santos Santillan Nadia Anna Santone*** Sarina Antonia Santos** Taylor Marie Sapp Fatima Saqab Rany Sarkar Armani Jake Sasda Daniel Joseph Satkiewicz Colin J. Savino** Cengiz Hicabi Saydam Anthony D. Scalzi* Alyssa C. Scelza Mark Egvin Schmidt Mason K. Schoffstall** Christopher James Schullery** Darby Frances Scott Stephanie Scoville** Dina Giselle Segura Ermin Selimovic Haley Shadle** Lilaina Mary Shaffer** Ali Y. Shamasna*** Matthew Aarron Shane Ramizahmed Rafikahmed Sheikh Jonah McCarroll Sherrod Omar Faruk Shoheb Nibesh Shrestha Sabin Shrestha Sai Lekha Shunkishela Julianna Olekxa Shuter Andrew Lawrence Sidewater** Michael David Silbo James Raymond Simpson Kanto Sina Esad Sinanovic Hemman Sinsammy Patrycja Ewa Sirag Athena Skenderidis* Vanessa Courtney Skowera

Jacob Paul Skowronek** Tiffany Ann Slicklein** Spencer John Slota Michael Joseph Smalley* Luke Scott Smart Brett Robert Smith Jeremiah Matthew Smith Jonathan Michael Smith Maddison Leigh Smith Patrick Richmond Smith Matthew James Smudin Lindsey T. Socquet Ryan N. Soda Matthew James Solecki Kyle James Somers* Isaias Soto Karlin Souksavath Paul Michael Sperini Tyler Mason Spicer Nicholas D. Spinelli Owen Alexander Spino Alexandria Elizabeth Spring Alexa M. St. Jean Melinda J. St. Onge Mackenzie Brooke Stansfield Zachery Edward Stefanski Daniel Arthur Steiner* Emma Lee Stevens Leroy Stevenson, Jr. Samuel Charles Stewart** Christelle Stiven Rebekah Ellen Strand* Anxhela Strazimiri Era Strazimiri* Aaron R. Suddaby William Albert Suech Ryan Conner Suiter Emma Grace Sullivan Heather Lynne Sullivan Jared Kelly Sullivan Sean F. Sullivan Steven Suon Nina Sutton** Matthew H. Svenson* Addie Elise Swanson Alexandra Katarzyna Swanson Jennifer Lynn Sylvia

Andrew Thomas Szandrocha Matthew Christopher Szczerba Joanna Szymanski* Darian Tacneau Ayinalem Melaku Tadesse Sohan Tandukar Bailey Rae Taylor Carlos Teixeira II Ryan Paul Tenan Giuseppe Americo Terranova* Tyler Natale Terranova Mark Anthony Testa Amy Irene Thomas Brandon M. Thomas Mason Thompson Douglas Patrick Thorne Peyton Deana K’llee Thorpe Frank John Tirino*** Joseph Anthony Tivadar** Paul Tomasto Michael Morse Tompkins Neil Tompkins Jamie Leigh Tonon Abrah Jordan Toomey Meghan Elizabeth Tooth* Trevor Victor Toppin Caio Ferreira Torres Jose David Torres Brandon Ly Tran Kevin Tran Dimitry Tretyak Nancy Gabriela Trippconey India Alon Trotman Brandon Charles Truman Colin Tyler* Sarah Elizabeth Ulrichsen*** Alisha Mahmedirfan Untadiwala Xander Bautista Valerio Lizeth Vargas Diaz Josy Christine Vasile Nathalia Vega-Ortiz Kemal Velic Jose Venegas-Ambrosio Payton Marie Viner Kyle J. Vining Scott Alexander Vining* Kim-Tran Vo

Tommy Vongsamany Matthew Kenneth Wadeka Lindsey M. Wainwright** David Walcott Christopher Michael Walczak Brianna Haley Walker Tatiana Naomi Monah Wallen Ethan Eliot Walsh Ying Wang Xzavier Najji Warburton Devin Andrew Warren** Kyle Anthony Washington Shelby Nicole Waznia Kelsi Amber Weed** William Perry Weingart Jared D. Weiss Tyquon Elijah Wellons Dawid Werpachowski Chance Russel Wetmore Kyle Whewell Aryan E. White Robert Daniel White Seth Whiting Bruno Leszek Wieckowski Leah Elizabeth Wilkinson Blaise Kefner Williams Spencer Darnell Williams Rebecca Anne Wohlrab Jordan Karis Wolfe** Rafael A. Wong Oskar Filip Wyrwas Lediana Xhuti Bruce Tyler Yonoski Michael Youkhateh Sierra Nyjaiah Young Farzeen Fatima Zaidi Laura Camila Zapata Michael William Zeilor** Len Guang Zeng Michael J. Zerio Youness Zieneddin Zachary Michael Zikovich Mark A. Zimmermann Ethan R. Zukas

Sarah Ulrichsen

B.S. Biology Henry Barnard Scholar Sarah Ulrichsen has traveled to 49 of the 50 states, visiting as many national parks as possible. This exposure to the country’s myriad ecosystems inspired her passion for environmental conservation and her major in Biology. Fittingly, her honors thesis addresses the impact of outdoor recreation activities on ecological systems. In addition to visiting Hawaii to complete her list of states, Sarah intends to pursue a graduate degree and further research the impact of human land use on wildlife.

Adedamola Adele Daniel Baek

B.S. Computer Engineering Technology In choosing his course of study, Daniel Baek went back to basics, drawing on the curiosity he’s held since childhood about how technology works. He brought that same perspective to his job at the IT Department at CCSU, an experience that he says introduced him to many people on campus and enhanced his coursework and sense of professionalism. He has since earned the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Departmental Honor Award for academic excellence and has already begun working full time as an IT systems engineer.

In his spare time, Baek works part time as an aerial photographer and videographer. Next up, Baek will complete more professional certifications and, ideally, do some traveling.

David Hernandez

B.S. Biomolecular Sciences and B.A. Spanish David Hernandez will get right back to work this summer when he begins training as a physician at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Elmira, N.Y. His passion for Biomolecular Science already has garnered Hernandez the department’s Honor Award, a term as president of the Biology Club, and a student research grant in his junior year. Helping others has been another highlight of Hernandez’s career at CCSU, particularly his teaching experiences with middle schoolers through UConn Health’s Great Explorations program. He says he looks forward to helping future classes of pre-med students at CCSU, too.

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

B.S. Biomolecular Sciences As a pre-med student, Adedamola Adele supported other CCSU students as part of the CCSU Pre-Health Society, for which he served as treasurer and conference leadership coordinator. He has volunteered with Jumpstart; the Hospital of Central Connecticut; and at CCARC, which provides services to adults with intellectual disabilities. This year, Adele served as president of the Africana Students Organization, and as a senator for the Student Government Association he represented SGA at the 2019 National Conference on Student Leadership and at the 2020 Black Students Lead conference. For his leadership efforts, Adele was recognized with one of this year’s President’s Citation Awards and university’s Ebenezer D. Bassett Student Achievement Award in 2020. Adele plans to attend Florida Atlantic University to pursue a master’s degree.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Kaitlyn Mary Abbott* Kathleen Anne Anton* Allison Nicole Anulewicz* Joseph Stephen Asmus* Damaris Marysa Baez Abigail Dawn Baldwin*** Erica Lyn Bardes*** Kristen Rose Baumeister Adelle Katrina Bentley Gabrielle Rose Beveridge Tyler Valentine Biancucci Caitlyn Jeanne Bolduc Connor Swan Boman Gina Nancy Bonanno May June H. Booth Joshua Roland Bouchard* Shelby A. Brennan*** Paola N. Bronner** Beatriz Janelly Cardoso Joseph Carosella Makenzie Taylor Casey Alexander C. Castanho Chloe Rebecca Chance*** Jean Herby Cherisme Ryan C. Chiasson** Jack L. Clark Alexandria Marie Clarke** Jose Raymond Corchado

Kaitlynn Veronica Cyr Megan Elizabeth DaCosta Steven Glenn Dean* Kiley Rose DeGrand Kalyn Anne Denalsky Benjamin Byron Dobbs Taylor Marie Driscoll** Jonathan Floyd Dudzinski Hayley Joanne Edwards** Daniel Noah Einsiedel** Cortney Sarah Els Giomar Emmanuelli Colm John Farrell Jared Adalid Fernandez*** Alyssa M. Fiori** Michael L. Fiorillo*** Michelino Myron Gali** Molly Elizabeth Garcia* Megan P. Geddes* Tyler Christopher Genece Tea Golemi Daniel John Goscinski** Richard Michael Grudzwick Morgan Elizabeth Guerra** Juliana Marie Guerrera Brandon Lucas Higley-Blair Stephen Edward Hiney Elizabeth Htoo*

Lyndsy Marie Ignacio James Jude Iovanna Kayla Maree Johnson Melissa Maivor Johnson** Iwona Kluk** Ryan C. Kowaleski Kyle James Kraut** Ashleigh M. Kristopik** Mirhada Kuljancic* Kara L. Lanz Daniel T. LeVasseur* Era Lloga** Alec Lombella* Diego M. Lopez** Jazmin Selena Lorenzo** Ryan Christopher Luchene* Brandon James Lynn* Kelly Ann Mahoney*** Nicolette Ann Marinelli* Rachel Ann Maselli Gina Maureen Masselli Bridget Marie McKenna* Megan Elizabeth McKern*** Michelle A. Messer* Savannah R. Moore*** Josue Julian Moreno Cardona Kaylie Morris* Leslie M. Mroczek

Dennis Howard Murphy Abby Elizabeth Nelson Caitilin Marie Nelson* Jacob M. Nitch** Emily Ann Olson** Jailene Ortiz Joseph Francis Pagliaruli, Jr. Carlton Anthony Palmer, Jr. Julia Frances Perrelli** Marissa Lynn Perry Andrea Rose Pinckney** Lukasz Pliszka Taylor Ratcliffe* Crystal Johanne Robles Amanda Iris Roman Brittany Alayna Romero Hailey E. Rospierski Jamie Roxas* Chloe Rae Russell* Chelsea Grace Salafia*** Danielle Kristina Salazar Megan Christine Santerre* Lauren Mae Santiago* Alexis Mikayla Schwapp* Michael Luke Scibelli* Mileydis Sierra-Mendez** Jessica Mary Sitler* Haley Smith*

K’Ehleyr Ariana Smith* Juliana Joya Soares Connor James Spencer Gregory Marcel St. Germain Eric Michael Stefano** Elizabeth A. Stefanski** Ciara Jade Stella* Mallory Marie Struble Anna Maria Stryjewska* Kate Rae Suba** Madison Paige Suchocki** Jordan Benjamin Swilling** Randall Drew Swinford Kevin Lee Szydlo** Charles H. Taubl* Cynthia Marie Terra Michael Antonio Terranova Hannah Margaret Theriault*** Janiris Michelle Torres Gianmarco Venditti Carmine William Ventre*** Karilyn Villarini Ibrahim Hassan Wali* John D. Walsh Shannon Rose Williams*** Stephanie Erin Willoughby Michelle Ann Wyskiel*** Angelika Anna Zajac

Alyssa Aponte

B.S. Nursing

Alyssa Aponte says she always knew she was meant to help people, which contributed to her choice of Nursing as a major at CCSU. While completing this rigorous academic program, Aponte also served in the Connecticut Army National Guard. In 2019, she was board selected to attend the Army Officers Candidate School and successfully completed the 18-month program. She was commissioned as an Army Second Lieutenant in the Aviation Branch in August 2020 and has since been selected to attend U.S. Army helicopter pilot training at Fort Rucker, Ala., which she will begin after she graduates from CCSU and takes her nursing certification exam. Afterward, Aponte plans return to Connecticut to serve at her aviation unit in Windsor Locks and become an emergency nurse. Eventually, she also would like to continue her studies in Nursing.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Sara Marta Adamczyk* Justus Katrina Anderson* Alyssa Ashley Aponte* Tyler Anthony Baker Daniel Bam Kaylee Lynn Benson* Christine Boulay Sarah Anne Bruno* Haley Marie Byrnes Samantha Simches Cabeceiras** Olivia Bliss Cappello Marissa Alexandra Cardono* Vincent Michael Cassarino Rachel Marie Chapman* Cooper Jade Cowdin

Kayla Krystal Cyr Kimberly Marie Daigle* Nicole Patricia D’Amato* Marlena Deschaine Erika Theresa Farrell Sarah Ashley Almeida Freitas** Marinela Anne Generowicz Alina Gonzalez* Marcela Gonzalez Estrella E. Guaman Macancela Jessica C. Joseph* Samantha L. Keegan* Kinga Kostecki Erik Michael Kryzanski*** Emily Rose LaBarre

Kiara A. Landeo* Marisa Pattai Lauria Nicole Marie LoSacco*** Michelle Dawn Meheran** Angela Metivier Katarzyna N. Midura Tashana Joadian Mitchell Tram Hoang Ngoc Nguyen** Lindsay M. Nichols* Azra Novalic* Alexandra Opoka** Elizabeth Marie Pacheco* Iryna Panchyshyn Jessica Piotrowski Hayley Ann Polito

Kaitlyn Marie Prucker* Kalista Rose Ruoff* Kaitlyn Rose Simard Victoria Lily Sims** Grace Wanjiku Sinni Yashvi D. Solanki Cassandra A. Strickland* Leah Hailey Strycharz Paulina Szlejer Stephanie Shihyu Tang James Paul Thalheimer Taylor Brooke Violette Destiny Capri West*

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Henry Quinones*

Melanie Rose Varricchione*

Emma Louise Wilcox**

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CCSU HISTORY Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is the largest university within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU) and the state’s oldest public institution of higher education.

Founded in 1849 to train teachers for the “common schools,” the New Britain Normal School graduated its first class in 1850. Its first principal, Henry Barnard, later became the first United States Commissioner of Education.

Initially located in downtown New Britain, the school The Normal Sc hool - 1849 moved in 1922 to its present campus. In 1933, the Normal School became Teachers College of Connecticut and was authorized to grant a fouryear baccalaureate degree. In 1959, our name was changed to Central Connecticut State College and in 1983 to Central Connecticut State University.

As a comprehensive public university, CCSU provides broad access to 136 academic programs and is comprised four schools — Business; Education & Professional Studies; Engineering, Science, & Technology; and Graduate Studies — and the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

The University’s graduate programs were inaugurated in the summer of 1955 when 41 teachers began their studies under the direction of Ulysses W. White, professor of education and psychology, and R. Heber Richards, professor of education and psychology.

The School of Graduate Studies now offers 75 programs and additional specializations that reflect high academic standards for advanced study and address the workforce needs of the state.

CCSU is a driving force of the economic, social, cultural, and intellectual development of Connecticut, an enabler of social mobility, and a committed community partner. The integration of the liberal arts into the University’s professional programs provides the foundation needed to prepare a flexible, engaged, and adaptable workforce. More than 85 percent of our graduates remain in Connecticut; as such, Central is a vital pipeline for an array of professions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including engineering, social services, health care, law enforcement, education, business, and industry, among others.

In January 2017, Dr. Zulma R. Toro began her tenure as the 13th president of CCSU. Her presidency marks two milestones for CCSU: She is the university’s first female president, as well as its first Hispanic chief executive.

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Throughout the years, the University has awarded more than 50 honorary degrees to distinguished leaders in business, industry, and government.

1994 Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister of Canada

The full list of recipients can be viewed at www.ccsu.edu/commencement

1999 David C. Campo ’73, Head Coach, Dallas

Cowboys Football Club

1985 Jimmy Carter, President of the United States 1988 Benjamin L. Hooks, Executive Director of the NAACP 1991 Jeanne J. Kirkpatrick, U.S. Representative to

the United Nations 1991 George H. W. Bush, President of the United States 1996 Lech Walesa, President of Poland

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1999 Irma Margarita Nevares de Rosselló, First Lady of

Puerto Rico

2001 George W. Bush, President of the United States 2003 Rabbi Henry Okolica, CCSU Campus Clergy 2015 Carol A.Ammon, Founder & CEO, Endo Pharmaceuticals 2018 Charles T. Fote, Chair & CEO First Data Corp,

CEO Fotec Group 2019 Scott Pioli ’88, Former NFL Executive

CONNECTED TO OUR PAST

ACADEMIC REGALIA Many of the accessories and symbols that add color and drama to academic ceremonies date back to the Middle Ages when universities dominated European intellectual life.

University Mace The mace was carved from mahogany. Its top, shaped like an acanthus plant found in Corinthian architecture, surmounts a deep-fluted staff. Four gold-leafed medallions inlaid at the top are inscribed with a symbol: a globe to signify the University’s international initiatives, a book of knowledge, a group of students emblematic of leadership and diversity, and the state seal.

University Staff Also made of mahogany and similar in design to the mace, the staff is carried as a symbol of authority.

A gold-leafed ball rests atop the staff, to which are attached tassels in the blue-and-white school colors.

Both the mace and staff were designed and carved by the late Peter J. Vernesoni, emeritus professor of Technology Education. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from CCSU. University University Medallion Mace The medallion represents the president’s leadership and continuity of the Office of the President. Engraved on the medallion are symbols representing each academic school.

Banners The University banners display symbols to depict the academic disciplines of each school.

Torch Carol A. Ammon College

of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Lamp of Learning

School of Education and Professional Studies

Bar Graph

School of Business

Atom

School of Engineering, Science, & Technology

All four symbols

School of Graduate Studies

Academic Attire The tradition of academic garb came to America by way of British universities. The bachelor’s gown, with its wide sleeves, is worn closed. The master’s gown, which may be worn open, is distinguished by its long pointed sleeves.

Doctoral gowns also may be worn open. Its sleeves are long and wide, and three velvet chevrons adorn each sleeve; two matching velvet panels accent the front of the gown.

Academic hoods, made of material similar to that used in the gown, are lined with silk in the official colors of the institution conferring the degree. The particular length, shape, and color of the hood also signify the degree.

Holders of CCSU master’s degrees and sixth-year certificates wear a blue-and-white satin hood trimmed in the color representing their degree. Additionally, students who earn the sixth-year certificate receive a white cord.

The colored trim on the hood represents the graduate’s degree and area of study: Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences: Master of Arts – white Master of Science – gold School of Business: Master of Business Administration and Master of Science – drab School of Education & Professional Studies: Doctorate, Sixth-Year Certificate, Master of Science, and Master of Teaching – light blue School of Engineering, Science, & Technology: Master of Arts – white Master of Science – orange The academic cap, most often made in the Oxford mortarboard style, is constructed of black broadcloth, although the doctor’s cap may be velvet.

University Staff

University Medallion

Tassels vary in length, depending upon the degree; the doctor’s tassel is usually gold. It has become customary in most schools to leave the tassel draped over the left temple at all times.

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PANDEMIC PERSEVERANCE Fifteen months and counting! The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed our way of life as individuals, as a society, and as a university community. In March 2020, we moved to a fully online operation to complete the spring semester.

After substantially upgrading facilities and online learning technologies while also implementing advanced health and safety protocols, we reopened most campus facilities for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Adjusting to the “new normal” required perseverance. We are proud of our students for their positive attitudes and salute the faculty and staff who worked long hours to bring campus back to life!

Layout of a classr oom with built-in social distancing.

Students attend an on-ground class during the Fall 2020 semester.

Two students gree t visitors on the firs t day of Fall 2020 classes.

Health and safety rules called for professors and students to wear masks during on-ground classes.

in a Exercise Science students and their professor Spring 2021 class.

The Univers ity installe d $2 millio technolog n in y to create HyFlex cla labs to en ssrooms a able a com nd bo of on-g virtual lea round and rning.

Students attend an on-ground class during Fall 2020.

Art students work on-ground at a safe distance.

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Among many new health and safety features on campus are Plexiglas barriers where students conduct in-person business.

One of countless safety reminders installed on campus.

A student nurse administers a COVID-19 test on campus.

Student nurses prepare for a day of COVID-19 testing on campus.

Connecticut National Guard convert Detrick Gym and the Huang Recreation Center into COVID-19 field hospital space.

Staff members at a site on campus.

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face mask distributi

t indoors, the CCSU To reduce time spen dents. rbside pickup for stu cu Bookstore offered

The university hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in April.

A student wipes down his phone at Devil’s Den. Antibacterial wipe dispensers were installed throughout campus this year.

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Free fireworks show for students in early Fall 2020.

Back to business; Fall 2020.

Student athletes continued to train throughout the pandemic with some precautions.

Fall 2020 Theatre D epartmen of “Sherlo t producti ck Holme on s: A Radio Play.”

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Pop-up ice rink for students in early

2021.

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Africana Students Organization Fashion Show, March 26, 2021.

Cardboard boat races during Staycation Week in March 2021.

Pop-up roller rink in the Student Center parking garage.

Senior Toast, March 21, 2021.

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19, 2021.

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Fun and games for students at Ar ute Field before the spring concert.

The annual spring concert featured a virtual performance by Kesha, which some students watched from Arute Field.

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STAY CONNECTED Dear Graduates, Congratulations! You are now a member of the CCSU Alumni family. We are over 80,000 strong.

As with any family, our strength comes from its members. I encourage you to stay connected and remain involved with CCSU. Our Alumni Association and friends group offers some great opportunities to socialize, get involved in fundraising events, and enjoy many special programs.

As you begin new jobs, change careers, or continue with higher education, remember that you have earned a distinction that is well known throughout the State of Connecticut. CCSU graduates maintain an outstanding reputation for providing leaders in business, education, health, industry, sciences, and the arts. Be that person who makes a difference in our communities. Show the world what CCSU Blue can do!

As an organization, the Alumni Association has embraced many community interest projects, including the Ana Grace Project and CCSU’s new John Lewis Institute for Social Justice. These projects aim to develop future leaders from our communities and empower youth to achieve educational goals and leadership roles. We celebrate the achievements of our alumni each year through the Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Award, and Community Service Alumni Award.

By graduating, you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association. Information about the CCSU Alumni Association can be found on the CCSU Alumni web page at www.ccsu.edu/alumni. You can also stay in touch by following our Facebook page and Twitter accounts. Lastly, you can read about us in the Connected magazine and in the monthly Alumni e-news.

Again, congratulations and we hope to see you at

Homecoming October 8 & 9!

Best Wishes, Richard Donovan ’82 President, CCSU Alumni Association

ALMAMATER

Let us praise her glorious name, Alma Mater, blue and white.

Gather round the sacred flame, of Alma Mater’s nurt’ring light.

Though we wander from her side, In our hearts she’ll e’er abide.

Let her sons and daughters sing of Alma Mater triumphing.

Lyrics by Professor Emeritus David Gerstein, Department of English Tune “Madrid” arranged by Professor Emeritus B. Glenn Chandler, Department of Music

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