2020 Spring Commencement - 05-15-2020

Spring Commencement 2020

SATURDAY, MAY 16 10 A.M.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Class of 2020, Congratulations on your graduation from Dickinson State University!

College graduation is always a substantial accomplishment, so you should be proud of your work. That is even more true this year, when much of your coursework switched mid-semester from face-to-face delivery to online formats. We are proud of the way you did not let this discourage you, but instead kept working toward this important day.

Even this day is different, because your graduation itself is online. Interestingly, yours is the 100th spring graduation at Dickinson State. It is also the very first online graduation. Though that makes it unique, we are hoping this one is the last in this format. Indeed, please remember that we would love to have you participate in our December 2020 or May 2021 graduations so you can enjoy the traditional graduation experience you worked so hard for.

Our unusual format does not make your graduation any less special. As graduation always is, this is the highlight day of the DSU year.

This is also the day that you transition from being a DSU student to a DSU alum.

We hope you will continue to be active at DSU and we hope to see you often. We wish you the best as you pursue the career for which DSU has prepared you.

Hawks (Like You) Are Up!

President Stephen D. Easton DSU B.A., 1980 DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY

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PLATFORM PARTY AND SPEAKERS MR. STEVE EASTON, J.D. President

MS. MARILYN LEE

Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

MS. ALICIA ERICKSON

Dickinson State University Alumni Association

MR. NICK HACKER

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

DR. WOODROW (CHIP) POLAND

2020 Distinguished Educator of the Year Chair, Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies Professor of Agriculture

MR. CHRISTOPHER GARTNER

Student Speaker

MS. SUZANNA MOBERG

Student Speaker

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ORDER OF CEREMONIES DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY 2020 SPRING COMMENCEMENT Saturday, May 16, 2020  10 a.m.

GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS

Senator Rich Wardner Representative Mike Lefor

COMMENCEMENT DECLARED OPEN

Dr. Debora Dragseth Senior Faculty Member Professor of Business

INTRODUCTIONS

Ms. Marilyn Lee

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

Mr. Steve Easton

GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Mr. Nick Hacker

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKERS

Dr. Woodrow (Chip) Poland

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Mr. Christopher Gartner Ms. Suzanna Moberg

PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES

Ms. Marilyn Lee

CONFIRMATION OF GRADUATES

Mr. Steve Easton

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Ms. Alicia Erickson

ALMA MATER

Moberg Family

COMMENCEMENT DECLARED CLOSED

Dr. Debora Dragseth

CLOSING

Well Wishes Video

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OUTSTANDING GRADUATE

KARISSA BOHN Karissa Bohn is the daughter of Pat and Dana Bohn of Mandan, ND. She is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and minors in Biology and Leadership. Bohn decided to follow the footsteps of her siblings, Meyer and Kayla, as well as her father by attending Dickinson State University.

Bohn’s college career was dedicated to two main areas at Dickinson State. The first being within her major, the Department of Natural Sciences. She served as a research assistant with the department in which she conducted photosynthetic based research on crop and range land. She assisted the professors in the labs as well as communicated and presented the data at the EPSCoR Annual Conference. Bohn served with the Science Club for 4 years which included serving as the Vice President during the 2018-2019 academic year in which she helped coordinate events, such as the annual plant sale, seed sale, and recycling drive. She served as an Event Leader with the Science Olympiad for the last three years as well as the Discovery Dome her sophomore year. During the summers of 2018 and 2019, she worked with the USDA Forest Service. Since January, she has been working with Baranko Brothers Environmental as an Environmental Scientist.

The other area in which Bohn thrived was within the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program. Bohn excelled quickly. She became a Student Assistant Director during the second semester of her freshman year, a title she held up until graduation. She mentored fellow honor students as well as coordinated events and meetings for the students involved in the TRHLP. Bohn was instrumental in planning fundraisers, such as the Hawk Walk, Escape Room, Brave the Shave, as well as the group’s silent auctions during the Blue Hawk football season.

Often the one handing out the awards to her fellow classmates, Bohn received the TRHLP Female Freshman of the Year Award.

During her time as a Blue Hawk, she received multiple scholarships: North Dakota Space Grant Consortium Scholarship, North Dakota Academic Scholarship, DSU Blue Hawk Talon Waiver, as well as the DSU Heritage Foundation’s Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholarship.

Bohn sees herself staying in western North Dakota due to her love of conservation, reclamation and remediation.

She has accepted a full-time position with Baranko Brothers Environmental. In time, she would like to pursue a master’s degree in Environmental Policy or Reclamation.

“I am a great example of a Hawk taking full flight during my college career.”

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OUTSTANDING GRADUATE

SUZANNA MOBERG Suzanna Moberg, daughter of Kevin and Susan Moberg, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education. Raised in Dickinson where both of her parents work in education, it only seemed natural that Suzanna would attend her hometown college.

During her time at Dickinson State University, Suzanna was involved in many organizations on campus as well as in the community. She served all four years on Student Senate and was our Student Body President for two terms. During her time as Student Body President, Moberg helped lower technology fees for students, revitalize the Blue Hawk Hub, as well as served as a voice for this virtual commencement ceremony. This leadership role led to serving on various committees, such as President’s Cabinet and the Academic Affairs Task Force.

She participated in chorale and chamber choir from 2016-2019 during which she traveled with the group to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2017 and 2019. In addition, she performed the national anthem either as a solo, duet, or trio with her sisters at many of the athletic events, community events, as well as for the American Legion.

Moberg’s love and devotion to her faith is evident. Since 2016, she has spent her summer months working for Badlands Ministries. Teaching Bible studies, designing the curriculum, and supervising the camp staff were some of the many duties she was given. In addition, Moberg served as a confirmation mentor with St. John’s Lutheran Church from 2017-2019.

The many honors Moberg has received during her college career include being named the 2018 Homecoming Queen, the Outstanding Student in Education for the North Dakota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in 2020, as well as being selected as a student speaker at this Commencement ceremony.

Perhaps Moberg will be most remembered for her time as a co-host of the weekly Hawk Talk show as well as the Blue Hawk Gameday during some of the home athletic events.

Moberg will be packing her bags this summer and embarking on a new journey. She has accepted a position as an English teacher at Hunters Lane High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Down the road, Moberg would like to pursue a graduate degree so that she can one day become a college professor.

“I couldn’t be prouder to say that I’m a Dickinson State Blue Hawk, and I fully believe that ‘Hawks are up!’”

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OUTSTANDING GRADUATE NOMINEES The Dickinson State University Outstanding Graduate Award is the highest honor bestowed on graduating seniors by the University. Students are nominated by the faculty in their academic department for exceptional performance in their field of study. Two nominees are selected by a committee as outstanding graduates. Department nominees for the 2019-20 academic year are: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STUDIES Jalen Lane Alyssa Mutschelknaus

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Kaitlyn Davis Taylor Thiel

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Keera Stookey Joseph Unruh

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES Karissa Bohn Colten Hondl

DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Rachael Solberg Hailey Entze

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Caitlin Adams Abigail Brooks

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Joseph Rutledge

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Amanda D'Aniello LaRae Skachenko

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Hailey Entze Suzanna Moberg

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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION Samuel Gable Jordan Smutzler

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STUDENT SPEAKERS

CHRISTOPHER GARTNER Christopher Gartner, a native of Sidney, Montana, will graduate from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies. During his time at DSU, he has been a member of the Blue Hawk football team, and has been involved on campus with Ag Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau. In 2018, he was voted Homecoming King by his peers. After graduation, Chris will be working as an ag loan officer in his hometown of Sidney.

SUZANNA MOBERG Suzanna Moberg is from Dickinson, North Dakota, and is the daughter of Kevin and Susan Moberg. She will be graduating from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in English Education. While at DSU, Suzanna participated in the Student Education Association, choral, chamber choir, residential life, Student Senate and she worked for the DSU Heritage Foundation. She also is a member of the honors fraternities Kappa Delta Pi and Omicron Kappa Delta. This past semester, Suzanna was named an Outstanding Student in Education by the North Dakota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Suzanna finished her student teaching this past semester in South Heart, North Dakota, and is preparing to move to Nashville, Tennessee, to begin her career as an English teacher at Hunters Lane High School in the fall.

PREVIOUS STUDENT SPEAKERS SPRING 2012 Leah Walters - Gladstone, ND

SPRING 2015 Mardee Clarke - Stockett, MT

FALL 2017 Braeton Erhardt - Hazen, ND

FALL 2012 Zachery Keller - Dickinson, ND

FALL 2015 Damon Fichter - Dickinson, ND Michael Landblom - Dickinson, ND

SPRING 2018 Carlie Bowditch - Sylvania, SK Mackenzie Hicks - Hettinger, ND

SPRING 2016 Matthew Perdue - Ray, ND

FALL 2018 Seth Moerkerke - Gillette, WY

FALL 2016 Jalyn McGill - Richardton, ND Mariam Shittu - Kaduna, Nigeria

SPRING 2019 Allisha Dworshak - Dickinson, ND Salena Loveland - Worland, WY

SPRING 2017 Jessica Schmeichel - Apple Valley, MN Jalyn Klauzer - Baker, MT

FALL 2019 Rachael Solberg - Belfield, ND

SPRING 2013 Pierce Brooks - North Hills, CA Jordan Mork - Dickinson, ND FALL 2013 Sarah Poswilko - Killdeer, ND SPRING 2014 Brenda Charles - St. John's, Antigua FALL 2014 Sarah Jennings - Dickinson, ND Joshua Kralicek - Dickinson, ND

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Latin Honors - gold cord

Honor Societies:

* TRiO Student Support Services ** TR scholar

Kappa Delta Pi

Phi Theta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa

Sigma Beta Alpha

Phi Alpha Theta

Sigma Beta Delta

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Catherine Dovichin

Williston, ND

Jennifer Fordahl

Hettinger, ND

Wendell Hill

Ellensburg, WA

MariLynn Pilalis

Dickinson, ND

Shawn Sneva

Williston, ND

Jacob Walter

Dickinson, ND

Heather Ware

Vancouver, WA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION - HONORS Brenda Cruz Cum Laude

Discovery Bay, CA

Mathematics Education

Mariah Fitterer Summa Cum Laude

Glen Ullin, ND

Elementary Education

Samuel Gable Magna Cum Laude

Mandan, ND

Elementary Education

Rebecca Helbling Summa Cum Laude

Mandan, ND

Composite Social Science Education

Suzanna Moberg Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

English Education

Brandon Oien Magna Cum Laude

Linton, ND

Elementary Education

Chelsea Peterson Cum Laude

Mandan, ND

Elementary Education

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Samantha Schiele Cum Laude

Minot, ND

Elementary Education

John Vetter Cum Laude

Bismarck, ND

Elementary Education

Haley Wald Cum Laude

Bismarck, ND

Elementary Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Karter Davis

Kuna, ID

History Education

Abigail Fisher

Minot, ND

Elementary Education

Hayden Gibson

Bismarck, ND

Physical Education

Kylie Hadley

Marmarth, ND

Physical Education

Brittany Hawkinson

Bismarck, ND

Elementary Education

John Ketterling

Elgin, ND

History Education

Hannah Lindley

Dickinson, ND

Elementary Education

Kassandra O'Brien

Bismarck, ND

Elementary Education

Dillon Reiner

Bismarck, ND

Physical Education

Madison Schobinger

Dickinson, ND

Elementary Education

Lisa Townsend

Douglas, WY

History Education

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HONORS Samantha Drader Towner, ND Cum Laude

Accounting Administration Finance

Jaden Jangula Napoleon, ND Cum Laude

Administration Human Resource Management

Casey Jones Magna Cum Laude

Fresno, CA

Administration

Bridget Miller Cum Laude

Omak, WA

Finance

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES TaShael Rick Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Administration

Matthew Wokosin Cum Laude

Oshkosh, WI

Administration

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Taylor Billing Bismarck, ND

Administration Finance

Elizabeth Bohn Richardton, ND

Human Resource Management Administration

Marlene Cabrera Lopez * La Piedad, Mexico

Accounting Administration

LeAnn Carraway Watford City, ND

Administration Human Resource Management

Brett Fischer

Dickinson, ND

Administration

Orrin Kluting

Montpelier, ND

Administration

Angela Koehler Bismarck, ND

Human Resource Management Administration

Ashlie Larson

Administration

Miles City, MT

Sonja Lawrence Las Vegas, NV

Administration Human Resource Management

Lucas Leingang

Bismarck, ND

Administration

Lindsay Perdue

Ray, ND

Finance

Amanda Richardson Watford City, ND

Administration Human Resource Management

Trenton Rohr

Killdeer, ND

Administration

Rupa Sharma

Kathmandu, Nepal

International Business

Renae Smith

Mandan, ND

Human Resource Management

Kayla Stephens * Las Vegas, NV

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Human Resource Management Administration

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Daniel Suazo Amaya

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

International Business

Courtney Vollan Bismarck, ND

Administration Finance

Bailey Walters

Administration

Hazen, ND

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HONORS Hunter Bice Summa Cum Laude

Killdeer, ND

Agricultural Studies

Karissa Bohn ** Summa Cum Laude

Bismarck, ND

Environmental Science

Krystal Cox * Cum Laude

Hoquiam, WA

Psychology

Kaitlyn Davis Cum Laude

Beach, ND

Computer Technology Management

Brooke Doyle Cum Laude

Crary, ND

Computer Science

Cheyenne Hickel Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Psychology

Jalen Lane Cum Laude

Burdett, AB, Canada

Agricultural Studies

Joseph Lewis Cum Laude

Lindsay, MT

Agricultural Studies

Bridget Miller Cum Laude

Omak, WA

Accounting

Allison Obritsch Summa Cum Laude

Belfield, ND

Biology

TaShael Rick Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Exercise Science

Joseph Rutledge Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Exercise Science

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Justine Schaff New Salem, ND Magna Cum Laude

Accounting Human Resource Management

LaRae Skachenko Cum Laude

Underwood, ND

Psychology

Alexis Snyder * Magna Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Psychology

Austin Stockert * Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

Computer Technology Management

Keera Stookey ** Cum Laude

Huntley, MT

Business Administration

Joseph Unruh * Brooklyn Center, MN Magna Cum Laude

Accounting Business Administration

Kacy Waldner * Summa Cum Laude

Martin, MI

Psychology

Amy Weyrauch Cum Laude

Williston, ND

Accounting

Ashton Wiederholt Mobridge, SD Summa Cum Laude

Accounting Business Administration Finance

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Megan Adair

Dickinson, ND

Accounting

Daniel Aguirre *

Bakersfield, CA

Environmental Science

Michael Andrade

Escondido, CA

Exercise Science

Jacob Berg

Wahpeton, ND

Environmental Science

Felicia Bopp New Salem, ND

Accounting Business Administration Finance

Jami Derflinger

Faith, SD

Agricultural Studies

Makenzie DiGesualdo *

Frederick, CO

Psychology

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Zebulon Doe

Killdeer, ND

Agricultural Studies

Michelle Fitterer

Tuttle, ND

Agricultural Studies

Ernest Franssen, III

Arvada, CO

Computer Technology Management

Haakon Fredrickson *

Ennis, MT

Exercise Science

Noah Froehling

Wishek, ND

Accounting

Christopher Gartner

Sidney, MT

Agricultural Studies

Ashton Handy

Culbertson, MT

Agricultural Studies

Johnathan Haraldson Sidney, MT

Business Administration Accounting

Brianna Holland *

Stanley, ND

Biology

Anna Jofresa Andres

Barcelona, Spain

Exercise Science

Madison Johnson

Dickinson, ND

Psychology

Taylyn Koenig

Baker, MT

Agricultural Studies

Christopher Lindahl

Cody, WY

Accounting

Whitney Mesi *

Anaheim, CA

Psychology

Terra Miller Bowley

Bismarck, ND

Accounting

Gabrielle Millsap

Fresno, CA

Psychology

Jamie Mullins

St. Ignatius, MT

Environmental Science

Alyssa Mutschelknaus

Elgin, ND

Agricultural Studies

Pramosh Neupane

Banepa, Nepal

Computer Science

Tyler Quilling

Sidney, MT

Exercise Science

Sidney Sanderson

Parshall, ND

Agricultural Studies

Karlie Schroeder

New Salem, ND

Accounting

Chantel Shorey

Robinson, ND

Accounting

Jason Thibault Glasgow, MT

Business Administration Finance

Jared Van Asperen

Lincoln, ND

Computer Science

Garrett Wilder

El Cajon, CA

Computer Science

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Nicholas Wurm

Adelaide, Australia

Psychology

Joshua Baker Magna Cum Laude

Mandan, ND

English

Amanda D'Aniello * Cum Laude

Branford, CT

Political Science

Hailey Entze Summa Cum Laude

Golden Valley, ND

English

Bryce Gross Cum Laude

Bismarck, ND

History

Hilo, HI

Political Science

Dickinson, ND

Political Science

Holly Disch *

Glendive, MT

Art

Taylor Peters *

Dickinson, ND

Composite Social Science

Marissa Schroeder

Dickinson, ND

Communication

BACHELOR OF ARTS - HONORS

Thelma Marshall Cum Laude

Melissa McCabe Cum Laude BACHELOR OF ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - HONORS Hannah Ozick Cum Laude

Colorado Springs, CO

Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Caitlin Adams **

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Melane Ayuyu *

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Cosha Bechtold

Bowman, ND

Nursing

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Abigail Brooks

Rocklin, CA

Nursing

Tasha Clyde

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Rebecca Haak

Pollock, SD

Nursing

Brooke Hansen

Broadus, MT

Nursing

Brenda Kostelecky

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Sarah Kruger

Bowman, ND

Nursing

Stephanie Larson

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Lydia Lynch

Broadus, MT

Nursing

Mariah Marsh

Mandan, ND

Nursing

Tamara Martin *

Rathdrum, ID

Nursing

Brittney Olheiser

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Amy Powers

Quinlan, TX

Nursing

Dolvine Serem

Eldoret, Kenya

Nursing

Jessica Summers

Dagmar, MT

Nursing

Carissa Swick

Billings, MT

Nursing

Taylor Taylor

Dickinson, ND

Nursing

Alfahnique Teigen

Nassau, Bahamas

Nursing

BACHELOR OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES Michael Almodovar *

Murrieta, CA

University Studies

Lewis Dobitz

Killdeer, ND

University Studies

Randika Fernando

Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

University Studies

Devin Gonser

Dickinson, ND

University Studies

Timothy Knudson

Dickinson, ND

University Studies

Rourke McPeters

Upton, WY

University Studies

Chalsea Renner

Dickinson, ND

University Studies

Shawn West

Dickinson, ND

University Studies

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - HONORS Sheena Schwindt Magna Cum Laude

Dickinson, ND

General Business

Matthew Wokosin Cum Laude

Oshkosh, WI

General Business

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Kylie Bohn

Estero, FL

General Business

Shaeli Ekstein

Linton, ND

General Business

Kendrick Jackson

Wheatland, WY

General Business

Jocelynn Mees

Bismarck, ND

General Business

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - GPA DISTINCTION Grace Edeen

Sheridan, WY

Practical Nursing

Madison Faulhaber

Dickinson, ND

Office Administration

Heather Hintz

Dickinson, ND

Practical Nursing

Hardika Neupane

Chitwan, Nepal

Practical Nursing

Molly O'Connor

Sundance, WY

Practical Nursing

Brooklyn Ridenhower *

Baker, MT

Practical Nursing

Makensie Stedman *

Beach, ND

Practical Nursing

Brady Steiner

Dickinson, ND

Practical Nursing

Jenna Swope

Miles City, MT

Practical Nursing

Brittany Whiteman

Richey, MT

Practical Nursing

Natalie Ballon

Hebron, ND

Practical Nursing

Zoee Boschee

Kalispel, MT

Practical Nursing

Neville Chitiyo

Harare, Zimbabwe

Practical Nursing

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Samantha Frederick

Bottineau, ND

Practical Nursing

Ellen Hanser

Billings, MT

Practical Nursing

Micah Kosmerl

Beach, ND

Practical Nursing

Susan Lee

Dickinson, ND

Practical Nursing

Jaycee Ludwick

Dickinson, ND

Practical Nursing

Margaret Martinez

Bakersfield, CA

Practical Nursing

Janina Mickey *

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Practical Nursing

Cassidy Peterson

Fargo, ND

Practical Nursing

Kooper Ray

Glendale, AZ

Practical Nursing

Eric Richter

Hazen, ND

Practical Nursing

Larissa Roberts

Beach, ND

Practical Nursing

Scotti Robinson

Baker, MT

Practical Nursing

Abrielle Schantz

Beulah, ND

Practical Nursing

Ashley Schmid

Ekalaka, MT

Practical Nursing

Mariah Shields Bolf

Dickinson, ND

Practical Nursing

Alyssa Wisher

Kalispell, MT

Practical Nursing

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Arianna Alvarez

Kindred, ND

Hunter DeFoe *

Watford City, ND

Heidi Jazwa *

Fallbrook, CA

Haley Kupper

Killdeer, ND

Dakia Schneider

Dickinson, ND

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Chase Ballard

Dickinson, ND

Eric Brown

Silverdale, WA

Monica Corliss

Dickinson, ND

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Colby Dukart *

Dunn Center, ND

Agricultural Sales & Service

Mariah McLaughlin

Beulah, ND

Agricultural Sales & Service

Makayla Shields

Dickinson, ND

Shane Siverson

Bismarck, ND

Agricultural Sales & Service

Desiree Stratton

Belgrade, ME

Agricultural Sales & Service

Kassidy Vine

Dickinson, ND

CERTIFICATE Kaylee Follman

Towner, ND

Horse Production

Mariah McLaughlin

Beulah, ND

Farm & Ranch Management

Keera Stookey

Huntley, MT

Accounting Technician

Jason Thibault

Glasgow, MT

Accounting Technician

Jacob Walter

Dickinson, ND

Graphic Design

Matthew Wokosin

Oshkosh, WI

Accounting Technician

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GRADUATION LIST

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines may result in omission of some names and use of names of persons not completing graduation requirements as intended. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student's academic or degree status. The University's official registry for conferral of degrees is the student's permanent academic record kept by the Office of Academic Records at Dickinson State University.

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OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR DR. CHIP POLAND Professor of Agriculture Chair, Department of Agriculture & Technical Studies

INNOVATIVE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD MS. REBA OLSEN Assistant Professor of Mathematics

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AWARD DR. ERIC BREVIK Professor of Geology & Soils

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD DR. PAUL BARNHART Assistant Professor of Biology

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SERVICE AWARD MS. JEN ZIER Executive Assistant for Finance & Administration

PROFESSIONAL STAFF SERVICE AWARDS MS. KRISSY KILWEIN Director of Human Resources MS. ALICIA ERICKSON Director of Alumni Relations

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FACULTY AND STAFF The following is a listing of Dickinson State University faculty and staff, organized in chronological order based on the year of employment with full-time faculty listed first, followed by staff members who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher.

FACULTY Debora Dragseth David Moody Tobias Stroh Tim Daniel Peter Leno Margaret Barnhart David Meier Myron Berg Thadd O'Donnell

Lori Hauf Douglas King Paul Johanson Rolf Butz Shawna Egli Cheryl Lantz

Cynthia Burgess Konstandinos Voutsas Monica Watson Corinne Brevik

Steven Doherty

Laurie Karie

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Professor of Business Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Assistant Professor of Agriculture Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Lecturer of English Professor of History Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Chair, Department of Health and Physical Education Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Assistant Professor of Business Professor of Agriculture Professor of Mathematics Assistant Professor of Business Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science Chair, Department of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing Instructor of Biology Assistant Professor of Business Lecturer of Mathematics Co-Chair, Department of Natural Sciences Professor of Physics Chair, Department of Social Science Professor of Political Science Instructor of Social Science

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FACULTY AND STAFF Lucy Meyer Kevin Moberg Woodrow (Chip) Poland

Reba Olsen Holly Gruhlke

Eric Brevik Holly McBee

Francis Varney William Harris III

Eric Grabowsky Jacinta Skretteberg Jarvis Jahner

Lisa Corbin Karen Lewis Craig Whippo

Wendy Wilson Amy Kass Dana Whippo Gregory Walter Jeremy Wohletz

Joshua Steffan Naomi Johnson

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Associate Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of English and Education Chair, Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies Professor of Agriculture Assistant Professor of Mathematics Chair, School of Business and Entrepreneurship Associate Professor of Business Professor of Geology and Soils Chair, Department of Language and Literature Associate Professor of English Director, Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program Professor of History Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Professor of Computer Science Associate Professor of Communications Assistant Professor of Nursing Co-Chair, Department of Fine and Performing Arts Assistant Professor of Theatre and Communications Assistant Professor of Accounting Associate Professor of Sociology Co-Chair, Department of Natural Sciences Associate Professor of Biology Associate Professor of Psychology Assistant Professor of Accounting Associate Professor of Economics and Political Science Associate Professor of Art Co-Chair, Department of Fine and Performing Arts Associate Professor of Music Associate Professor of Agriculture and Biology Instructor of Computer Science

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FACULTY AND STAFF Teresa Bren Jundong Chen Darla Hoffman Paul Barnhart Jeffrey Miller

Candice Moench Brent Rogers Mark Lowe Hildee Fike Pamela Krueger

Shayne Wittkopp

Lara Carlson McGoey Loretta Heidt Erin Berger Martin McGoey Motokatsu Ogawa Deborah Secord

Joshua Vaughan

Michelle Stevier- Johanson Ian Mabry

Cheri Robinson George Seror, III Brittany Hirth Jerolyn Braunagel

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Assistant Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Computer Science Assistant Professor of Education Assistant Professor of Biology Instructor of Physical Education Assistant Football and Track Coach Associate Professor of Education Assistant Professor of Music Assistant Professor of Accounting Instructor of Mathematics Instructor of Education Educational Programs and Data Coordinator Instructor of Exercise Science Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach Instructor of English Instructor of Business Instructor of Nursing Instructor of English Associate Professor of Chemistry Chair, Department of Teacher Education Associate Professor of Education Instructor of Health and Physical Education Head Men's Basketball Coach Instructor of English Assistant Professor of Art Director of DSU Art Gallery Assistant Professor of Spanish Assistant Professor of Psychology Assistant Professor of English Instructor of Education

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FACULTY AND STAFF Michael Dahl Eric Nelson Ujal Ibrahim

Shivangi Nangia

Head Baseball Coach Head Women's Basketball Coach Assistant Professor of Business Business Advisor ND SBDC Assistant Professor of Chemistry

STAFF Kenneth Haught Todd Hauf Carrie Knudson Trent Myran Stacy Wilkinson Kathleen Obritsch Timothy Kreidt Alicia Erickson Kim Thiel Marilyn Lee Johnna Douthit Kathleen Meyer Anthony Willer Vidya (Sagar) Kondru Gayle Mork Sharon Kilzer Christopher Meek Krissy Kilwein

Nicole Kadrmas Ty Orton

Interim Associate Provost/Dean of Instruction Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Coordinator, Student Health Services Assistant Director, Facility Operations Transfer Evaluation Specialist IVN Course Delivery Coordinator Athletic Trainer Director, Alumni Relations Network and Server Administration Interim Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs Assistant Director, Academic Records Director, Academic Records Director, Technology Resource and Education Center Network and Database Manager Assistant Director, Financial Aid Project Manager, Theodore Roosevelt Center Director, Financial Aid Director, Human Resources Wellness Coordinator Affirmative Action Officer Assistant Director of DSU Bismarck Executive Director, DSU Heritage Foundation

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FACULTY AND STAFF Joshua Nichols

Jacinta Splichal Theresa Godlevsky Kristen Fluery

Elena Stickel Jennifer Withers

Sandra Steckler Jason Watson Annika Plummer Marie Moe Justin Schlecht Edward Striefel Christiana Pond Kayla Noah Laura Fetting Samantha Wohletz Michael Riesinger Dale Dolechek Staci Green Jeannine Funk Alecia Dukart Michelle Wilson Annette Martel Jennifer Hartman Megan Robinson Andreea Evenson

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Web Communications Specialist Esports Coordinator One-Stop Assistant Help Desk Technician Head Softball Coach Assistant Athletic Director Graphic Design and Publications Coordinator Director of TRIO Student Support Services Tutoring Center Coordinator Administrative Assistant, Department of Teacher Education Coordinator, Henry Biesiot Activity Center Administrative Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies Vice President, Student Affairs and University Relations Head Wrestling Coach Director, Public Safety Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services Assistant Director, SOAR Center Technology Education Coordinator Professional Advisor Director, Facility Operations Custodial Team Leader Head of Library Operations Financial Aid Counselor Professional Advisor Director, University Relations Director, DSU Bismarck/Williston Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Director, Admissions Administrative Assistant, School of Business and Entrepreneurship Administrative Secretary, Department of Social Science

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FACULTY AND STAFF Dusty Cayssials Pete Stanton

Laura Nelson Ruizhe Jiang Cassidy Rhoades Kathleen Geisen Donna Hickman Jason Thier

Tammy Crockett Keith James

Sheri Landenberger Russell McCarvel

Monica Struck Wynter Miller Ann Wittkopp

Feifei Zhong Erik Johnson Mikka Maher

Seth Moerkerke Rachel Goslinga Stephen Easton Ciarra Carroll Jacob Crawford

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TRiO and SSS Academic and Programming Specialist Director of Athletics Head Football Coach Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration Data Analyst Communication Specialist Director, Special Projects Technical Support Specialist Assistant Football Coach Assistant Coordinator, Henry Biesiot Activity Center Interim Budget/Accounting Specialist Director of Student Life Title IX Coordinator Administrative Assistant, Student Recruitment and Admissions Associate Athletic Director Assistant Football Coach University Librarian Director, International Programs Assistant Athletic Trainer Instructor of Exercise Science Student Accounts Coordinator Digital Library Coordinator/Archivist Interim Controller Director of Business Affairs Annual Giving Coordinator Marketing Specialist President, Dickinson State University Enrollment Recruiter Student Conduct Coordinator

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ACADEMIC ATTIRE HISTORY Academic regalia generally consist of cap, gown, and hood worn on formal occasions at institutions of higher learning. It originated in the medieval period when the vast majority of scholars were of the clergy.

The gown evolved from what most likely was the cape of the clergy. The gown was originally black, but color was introduced as institutions left ecclesiastical control. The hood originated as the skull cap worn by the clergy to protect their heads from the elements.

The hood served a three-fold purpose: head covering, shoulder cap, and bag for alms. King's College, now known as Columbia University, was established in 1754 and imported many British regulations for academic dress.

The end of the 19th century found widespread use of academic dress in the United States. It is estimated that 95 percent of the colleges and universities abide by the intercollegiate code which oversees academic dress.

STYLES AND COLORS The bachelor's gown is worn closed and is distinguished by its pointed sleeves. A master's gown is designed to be worn closed with long, crescent shaped sleeves. The doctoral gown may be worn open or closed with velvet panels down the front and three bars on the round, bell-shaped sleeves. The color of the velvet may be distinctive of the field of study to which the degrees pertain. The Dark Blue of the Doctor of Philosophy degree is predominant but other representative degree colors are distinguished in the following manner:

Arts, Letters, Humanities — White Business — Drab

Economics — Copper Education — Light Blue

Fine Arts — Brown Law — Purple

Library Science — Lemon Music — Pink

Nursing — Apricot Physical Education — Sage Green

Public Administration — Peacock Blue Science — Golden Yellow

Social Work — Citron Theology — Scarlet The most distinguishing feature of the academic attire is the hood. The size and shape of the hood designates not only the college degree of the wearer but also the university he or she attended. The master's hood is three and one-half feet in length, while the doctoral hood is rounded and measures four feet in length. Hoods are lined with the official colors of the institution conferring the degree. The binding around the hood is velvet with the color indicative of the major field of study.

Caps are normally black with the most common the four-point mortarboard. Tassels are worn over the left front quarter after a degree has been conferred. Students graduating with honors from Dickinson State University are distinguished with gold honor cords. Only students earning bachelor degrees may receive honor status.

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CANE OF LEADERSHIP The Cane of Leadership was started back in 2001 by the DSU Alumni Association as a historical time piece to list the accomplishments of each academic year with a new ribbon. Prior to 2001, the graduating classes had a new metal ring indicating that year. That cane is filled with rings from every year dating back to 1926.

Homecoming King and Queen Aaric Spring '20 - Joliet, MT Lisa Townsend ’20 – Douglas, WY Student Nurse of the Year Giselle Ishimwe '21 - West Fargo, ND North Star Athletic Association Conference Champions Women’s Cross Country & Football President Stephen D. Easton '80 named 13th President COVID-19 Pandemic Occurs Around the World Moving Classes Online in mid-March Senior Athletes of the Year Gresh Jones '20 - Sidney, MT Lisa Townsend '20 - Douglas, WY Outstanding Graduates Karissa Bohn ’20 – Bismarck, ND Suzanna Moberg ’20 – Dickinson, ND Student Commencement Speakers Rachael Solberg ’19 – Belfield, ND Chris Gartner ’20 – Sidney, MT Suzanna Moberg ’20 – Dickinson, ND DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY

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THE MACE In medieval times the mace was often carried by kings or their sergeantat-arms into battle where it was used as a weapon to protect the king. Centuries later, as armor became stronger, the use of the mace was phased out as a weapon. It was used instead during ceremonial occasions to denote authority in governmental, legislative, church and academic settings. Universities have also used the mace to denote authority, and it is carried in front of the academic procession during each commencement ceremony.

The Dickinson State University mace is carried by Dr. Debora Dragseth, Professor of Business for the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Dragseth began her long and distinguished teaching career at DSU in 1989. Dr. Dragseth earned the honor of carrying the mace by virtue of being the senior member of Dickinson State University faculty.

VIRTUAL CEREMONY A recording of the 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony will be available at www.youtube.com/user/dickinsonstateu.

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DISPLAY OF NATIONS In honor of the rich diversity at Dickinson State University, commencement includes the Display of Nations. The national flag of each student graduating is displayed in a salute to the students who have come together to enrich the university.

COUNTRIES United States of America

Australia

Bahamas

Honduras

Kenya

Mexico

Philippines

Spain

Sri Lanka

Canada

Nepal

Zimbabwe

TRIBAL NATIONS Choctaw

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Three Affiliated Tribes

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Hail to thee! Our Alma Mater,

Of the Blue and Gray; Fair to us above all others

Is thy name today!

Blue and Gray! Flag we love!

Float and wave alway

For DSU. May thine own fore’er be loyal

To thy memory.

Lyrics by Mary Jane Alguire Middleton, B.A. '42 Arranged by O.T. Belsheim; Revised in 1987