2020 Drake University Winter Commencement

DRAKE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

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The One Hundred and Forty-Ninth Commencement of Drake University

December Twelfth, Two Thousand Twenty bachelor degrees, master, specialist, doctorate degrees

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Our mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

Our inspiration is that together we transform lives and strengthen communities.

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Graduates, Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! While we cannot be together on stage to celebrate this culmination of your academic achievements, nothing can take away your remarkable accomplishments.

Over the past several years, I have been inspired by your intellect, admired the countless ways you serve, witnessed your tireless work ethic, and marveled at your talents on the stage, court, and field. Most recently, I have watched you excel during a global pandemic, stand up to racial injustices, and compassionately support your families, friends, and classmates in a time of need. I have seen you grow as students, leaders, and human beings who will undoubtedly shape the world.

My hope for you is that you will use the knowledge, skills, and lessons you have acquired at Drake to continue being the change our world needs, breaking down barriers and building bridges. In many ways, what defines a Bulldog and unites the Class of 2020 is your drive to make a difference in the lives of others and your community.

Never forget, a Drake degree sets you apart. It will propel and serve you for the rest of your life. It is with great pleasure that I officially welcome you into the esteemed ranks of our alumni—a distinguished network of 74,000 worldwide.

Go forth and make a difference. Your future is bright.

Sincerely,

Marty Martin President 3

school of education Dean Ryan M. Wise

doctorate Jessy Rose Bibler Stephanie Anne Tuinstra Brown Ph.D., Education Ph.D., Education

B.A., Buena Vista University, 2014

B.A., Simpson College, 1999

M.Ed., Buena Vista University, 2017

M.S.E., Drake University, 2006 dissertation title:

Ed.S., Drake University, 2011 Examining Specials and Non-Specials Teachers’ dissertation title: Sense of Belonging and the Professional Self-Awareness of Who One is Makes a Difference: Development They Receive: A Study of Midwest Examining the Predictive Role of Psychological K-12 Teachers Capital to Mitigate Leadership Turnover in Iowa’s dissertation advisor: School Systems Dr. Catherine Gillespie dissertation advisor: Dr. Trent Grundmeyer Edward Alan Koufer Ed.D., Leadership Andrew Joseph Vogel

B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1983 Ph.D., Education

M.B.A., University of Iowa, 1989

B.A., Drake University, 2005 dissertation title:

M.Ed., Washburn University, 2017 Examining the Relationship Between

M.L.S., Washburn University, 2015 Characteristics of Project Managers and their dissertation title: Avoidance of the Sunk Cost Fallacy Exploring Second Generation Technological Tools: dissertation advisor: International Student Service Providers Use of Dr. Doug Stilwell Technology to Support International Students dissertation advisor: Dr. Robyn Cooper Heath Lynn Lewis Ph.D., Education

B.A., Concordia University, 2006 Penny Lynn Watgen

M.A., Gonzaga University, 2014 Ph.D., Education dissertation title:

B.A., William Penn University, 2008 Tend my Sheep: A Phenomenology Exploring

M.A.T., Drake University, 2012 Generation Z’s Understanding of and Experience dissertation title: with Christian Clergy Leadership A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences dissertation advisor: of Middle School Gifted Education Teachers in their Dr. Robyn Cooper Work with Students dissertation advisor: Dr. Sally Beisser Tamara Lynn Masters Ph.D., Education

B.S.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2007

M.Ed., Concordia University, 2012

Ed.S., Drake University, 2017 dissertation title: Preschoolers’ Access to Writing Materials During Independent Time dissertation advisor: Dr. Jill Johnson

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master and specialist degrees

Alida Mae Acosta Amara Helen Treuenfels Danielson M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls, 2015 Cassandra Lynn Aten Crystal Lynn Davis-El M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2011 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Kelly Jill Daza Samantha Christine Aust M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., University of Iowa, 2014 B.A., Morningside College, 1998 Matthew James Ballman Kristine Kay Dee M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.T., Elementary Education B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 B.A., Simpson College, 1999 Hailey Kae Duff Kelly Ann Bazan M.S., Leadership Development M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2014 B.S., Iowa State University, 1991 Anastasia Mary Dunn M.A., Viterbo University, 2007 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Lauren Michelle Beamer M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 Heather Elizabeth Edrozo B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 M.S., Counseling Megan Marie Bell M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2017 B.A., Iowa State University, 2014 Amy Elizabeth Endres M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Bettina Elizabeth Bradley M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 1995 Jorge Vicente Esquivel B.A., University of Iowa, 2008 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Lisa Marie Brenneman Ed.S., Educational Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1989 Ashley Elizabeth Forrester M.A., University of Iowa, 1998 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Eleanor Irene Brown B.A., Simpson College, 2014 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Jocelyn Nicole Gallagher M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 Madison Elizabeth Buckley B.S.E., Drake University, 2017 M.A.T., Secondary Education Jacob Preston Gebelein B.A., Iowa State University, 2015 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Dena Elizabeth Claire B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2015 M.S., Leadership Development Bethany Diane Gillespie B.A., Iowa State University, 1997 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Amelia Lauren Clark B.A., Clarke University, 2009 M.S., Leadership Development Ellen Frances Gow B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009 M.S.T., Elementary Education Renae Kathleen Conway B.S., Purdue University, 2015 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Mary Louise Harrigan M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2011 B.A., Iowa State University, 2015 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015

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Josef Thomas Lawler Crystal Justine Heddinger M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 B.A., University of Tampa, 2001 Emily Ann Hillinger Kristine Marie Lindell-Pearson M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 B.A., Luther College, 2005 Crystal Secilia Holsapple Matthew James Mathis M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Excelsior College, 2011 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Brian McNeill Aldijana Hotic-Cullinan Ed.S., Educational Administration M.S., Counseling B.A., Iowa State University, 2017 B.S.E., Truman University, 1989 Barbara Christine Moon Shanie Marie Hubka M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2016 B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2009 Joy Elaine Huse Kelly Lea Moon M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2015 B.S.E., Northwest Florida State College, 2016 Ngozi Constance Igbokwe Jessica Leigh Moore M.S., Leadership Development M.S.T., Elementary Education B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 B.A., Iowa State University, 2009 Fay Ann Jakymec Shaina Dawn Mugan M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., University of Maryland, 2017 B.A., Drake University, 2011 Jessica Ann Jarosz Cora Love Musfeldt M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., North Park University, 2013 B.A., Simpson College, 2012 Shelby Ann Kintzel Sarah Louise Nelsen M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 B.A., Wartburg College, 2004 Joseph Edward Krieger Keifer Paul Nevius M.A.T., Secondary Education M.S., Counseling B.A., Buena Vista University, 2015 B.A., Buena Vista University, 2012 Nora Marie Krieger Kailee Mackenzie Nihart M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Buena Vista University 2014 B.A., Central College, 2015 Emily Ann Kuster Jennifer Renee Norton M.S.E., Education Leadership M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Iowa, 2011 B.S., Kansas State University, 2005 Sarah Elizabeth Lacey Chelsie Marie Olberding M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 1997 B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Emily Gail Lammers Nichole Rae Olsen M.S., Leadership Development M.S.E., Education Leadership Pharm.D., Drake University, 2019 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995

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Andrew Joseph Schuplin Marissa Jo Orr M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.E.E., Cleveland State University, 1994 B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2014 M.S., University of Colorado - Boulder, 2010 Samuel Barker Pattison Heather Lynn Smith M.S., Counseling M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 B.A., William Penn University, 2012 Caroline Ann Pundzak M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Mattie Susan Spain M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Grand View University, 2008 B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2015 B.A., University of Evansville, 2017 Chelsea Nichole Reece Charissa Michaela Stanley M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.S.E., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Mariah Nicole Reeves

M.S.E., Drake University, 2019 M.S.E., Education Leadership Courtney Claire Starbuck B.A., Coe College, 2016 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Tucker John Regan B.A., University of Iowa, 1998 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Jonna Marie Stout M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Sarah Elizabeth Riley B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College and M.S.T., Elementary Education Theological Seminary, 1999 B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, 2006 Cortney Sue Stover Lindsay Marie Ringleb M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Nicole Mae Stuhldryer B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2004 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., William Penn University, 2016 Justine Marie Rinker B.A., Simpson College, 2016 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Amelia Jo Stuhr M.S., Counseling B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 Julia Glissmann Robinson M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Maggie Katherine Suits M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.A., Simpson College, 2011 Kimberley L. Sams Bethany LeAnn Thompson M.S.E., Literacy Education M.S.T., Elementary Education

B.A., University of Iowa, 1996 B.A., Central College, 2005 Kathryn Rachel Sands M.S.E., Education Leadership Tammi L. Turner B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2001 M.S.E., Education Leadership M.A., Viterbo University, 2006 B.A., Wesleyan College, 2008 Erick Allen Schroyer M.A., Ashland University, 2009 M.S.E., Education Leadership Corinn Beth Uitermarkt B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2016 M.S., Counseling B.A., Central College, 2016

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Sylvia Adrienne Welchans Jordan Jessica Vail M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2013 B.S., Iowa State University, 1999 Amy Wallman Madden Andrew James White M.S., Leadership Development M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Simpson College, 1996 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Gretchen M. Walter Amanda Lei Wright M.S., Leadership Development M.S., Counseling B.S., American Institute of Business, 2012 B.A., Central College, 2012 Nicole Marie Wasieleski Bianca Joan Zylstra M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2016 B.A., Grand View University, 2015

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bachelor degrees

Abigail Christine Ford, Rock Island, Illinois B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Leslie Isabel Hernandez, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education James E. Khoruts, Golden Valley, Minnesota

B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Alexandra Wilder Kozlowski, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Caela B. Obrecht, Wayne, Illinois

B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education

Aaliyah Denese Quinn, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Leyla Jazmin Salomรณn Saba, Santiago, Chile B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Courtney Madison Terry, Onawa B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Emily Nicole Veatch, West Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education

school of education honors summa cum laude

kappa delta pi

Abigail Christine Ford Leyla Jazmin Salomรณn Saba

Abigail Christine Ford Caela B. Obrecht

magna cum laude Caela B. Obrecht Emily Nicole Veatch

cum laude Aaliyah Denese Quinn 9

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts Dean Gesine Gerhard

bachelor degrees John LeRoy Altendorf, Red Wing, Minnesota Avery Louise Malinski, Keokuk B.A., Politics B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English David Atri Schuller, Omaha, Nebraska Hannah Isabel McCoy, Hartford B.S., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science B.A., Law, Politics & Society Cassidy Elizabeth Barnes, Redmond, Washington Kiera McGregor, Des Moines B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.F.A., Theatre/Acting B.A., Politics Lucas Ray Menke, Indianola Shahnaz Basha, West Des Moines B.A., Chemistry B.S., Computer Science Ryan Thomas Meyer, Bentonville, Arkansas Sonya Clare Benzmiller, Mankato, Minnesota B.S., Environmental Science B.S., Computer Science Emily Ann Muench, Huntington Woods, Michigan Anju Bhujel, Des Moines B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant, Zackery Richard Clark, Hoffman Estates, Illinois Olive Branch, Mississippi B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.A., Writing Bailey Harrison Coronis, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Carmen Marjorie Palumbo, McLean, Virginia Nihad Dedic, Clive B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Computer Science Runal Alpesh Patel, Des Plaines, Illinois Nicolle Allegra Lucia Dooley, West Des Moines B.A., Politics, Economics B.A., Law, Politics & Society Hannah Elizabeth Ryan, Davis, Illinois Elizabeth Grace Dowd, West Des Moines B.A., Mathematics B.A., Music Collin Burke Seymour, Peosta Autumn Lauree Ellisor, Omaha, Nebraska B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Environmental Science Nicholas A. Sickles, Lawrence, Kansas Christopher Michael Evans, Jackson, Wisconsin B.A., Politics, Sociology B.A., Psychology Reilly Christine Smith, Davenport B.S., Computer Science B.S., Psychology Shane Michael Feller, Charles City Emma M. Stock, Lakewood Ranch, Florida B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Kinesiology Jaymes Anthony Flores, Altoona Connor Patrick Sullivan, B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Highlands Ranch, Colorado John Michael Hirl, Oskaloosa B.A., Theatre B.A., Politics Gabrielle Babette Watkins-Schoenig, Chariton Syed Zaki Jafferi, Waunakee, Wisconsin B.A., Politics, History B.A., Economics Hannah Mae Wieland, Fargo, North Dakota Malik D. James, Kansas City, Missouri B.A., Psychology, Law, Politics & Society B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Anna Rebecca Wondrasek, Hainesville, Illinois James E. Khoruts, Golden Valley, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English B.S., Mathematics for Secondary Education Nolan James Wright , Bettendorf Katelyn Renee Kohn, Lincoln, Nebraska B.A., Biology, Philosophy B.S., Environmental Science, Yiqi Xiao, Hang Zhou, China Individualized Major: Zoo & Conservation Science B.A., Theatre Wren Nora Kress, Ames Ruixing Zhao, Da Tong City, China B.A., Graphic Design B.A., Sociology Katelyn Jean Maddox, Shakopee, Minnesota B.S., Biology 10

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts honors summa cum laude

departmental honors

David Atri Schuller John Michael Hirl Katelyn Renee Kohn Katelyn Jean Maddox Avery Louise Malinski Lucas Ray Menke Carmen Marjorie Palumbo Hannah Elizabeth Ryan

David Atri Shuller Cassidy Elizabeth Barnes Bailey Harrison Coronis Nicolle Allegra Lucia Dooley Autumn Lauree Ellisor John Michael Hirl Katelyn Renee Kohn Katlyn Jean Maddox Avery Louise Malinski Hannah Isabel McCoy Lucas Ray Menke Emily Ann Muench Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant Carmen Marjorie Palumbo Hannah Elizabeth Ryan Nicholas A. Sickles Connor Patrick Sullivan Anna Rebecca Wondrasek Nolan James Wright

magna cum laude John LeRoy Altendorf Cassidy Elizabeth Barnes Bailey Harrison Coronis Nicolle Allegra Lucia Dooley Autumn Lauree Ellisor Hannah Isabel McCoy Ryan Thomas Meyer Emily Ann Muench Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant Nicholas A. Sickles Connor Patrick Sullivan Anna Rebecca Wondrasek

cum laude Collin Burke Seymour Nolan James Wright

beta beta beta (biology honor society) Anju Bhujel Katelyn Jean Maddox

pi sigma alpha (political science honor society) John Michael Hirl

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college of business and public administration Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez

master degrees Allan Lenny Breskic M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Mercyhurst College, 2018 Gabriel Armistead Chapman M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Lawrence University, 2016 Macey Diane Coppess M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Drake University, 2018 Lily Catherine DeBates M.Acc., Accounting B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 Nicholas Glenn Dettbarn M.S.B.A., Business Analytics B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Cassidy Marie Gomez Villasana M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Sydney Maria Heisler M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Drake University, 2019 Valarie Ann Hernandez M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Morningside College, 2017 Nathan Schark Hohnstein M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012 Triny Fabrina Irawan M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015 Joshua Mark Johnson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2014 Danette Marie Kobolt M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2005 J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2008 Keri Kono M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2011 Brooks Kasey Lambert M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2011 Julie Denae Lanning M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Buena Vista University, 2018 12

Steven Michael Leash M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2017 M.P.A., Drake University, 2018 Jessica B. Luckey M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2016 Jessica R. McDaniel M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2014 Jane Leslie McLaughlin M.P.A., Public Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2001 Drew Harold Menning M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 Pamela Nancy Moore M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2001 Paulette Reyna Mott MDAL, Data Analytics Leadership B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2018 Sarah L. Nicholson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., University of West Florida, 2007 Christopher David Nickell M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2009 Kevin Michael O’Connor M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2010 Gina Marie Perez M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., William Penn University, 2015 Kristine Kaye Riley M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1996 Teresa Marie Rotschafer M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Graceland University, 2003 Razam Isam Sarawan M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., An-Najah National University, 2011 William Scofield M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Georgia State University, 2005

Jacob Brandt Sparks M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014 Andrea Rae Thoene M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Davis Michael Thompson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2015

Bailey Sue Thompson-Asberry M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 Christie Jane Vaughan M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2007

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bachelor degrees Lucas R. Alumbaugh, Blue Springs, Missouri B.S.B.A., Finance Aahil Alwani, Karachi, Pakistan B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Dustin Carter Anthony, Edmond, Oklahoma B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Jared A. Brown, Aurora, Canada B.S.B.A., Marketing Aleesa Rae Bruns, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Marketing Patrick Grogan Carr, Frankfort, Illinois B.S.B.A., Finance/Marketing Hoong Jie Chan, Serdang, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Benjamin Samuel Clarke, Waukee B.S.B.A., Finance Cailey Shea Coghlan, Winnipeg, Canada B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Rebecca A. Corbett, Urbandale B.S.B.A., Marketing Gavin Paul Dineen, Algonquin, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing Andrew Kermit Folkerts, Scottsdale, Arizona B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Matthew Timothy Hicks, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Business Studies Zachary Thomas Hildebrand, New Berlin, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Finance Macy Elizabeth Johnson, Winterset B.S.B.A., Marketing Ross M. Kennedy, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Marketing Isabelle Nicole Kling, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Finance Eddie Zhen-Lap Kwek, Ipoh, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science

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Jacob Alan Michel, Maplewood, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sarah Soo Minn, Tawau, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Taylor Antoine Murph, Omaha, Nebraska B.S.B.A., Management Haley Nicole Ness, McHenry, Illinois B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Alexa M. Patti, Schaumberg, Illinois B.S.B.A., International Business Andrew William Pierropoulos, Wheaton, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management John G. Piper, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Economics Samantha Mary Poole, Mahtomedi, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Joshua Ray Pyburn, Ankeny B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Marketing Chelsea Tabetha Sapp, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Economics/International Business Charles Vincent Schulte, Urbandale B.S.B.A., Marketing Michael Isaiah Skinner, Glendale Heights, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing Devin Michael Smith, Chillicothe, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sarah Eunice Stephen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science William J. Warner, Pella B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Finance Erin Mackenzie Williams, Burnsville, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Quantitative Economics Deonne Nicholas Witherspoon, South Bend, Indiana B.S.B.A., Marketing Corene Marie Zellner, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Business Studies

college of business and public administration honors

summa cum laude

departmental honors

Cailey Shea Coghlan Andrew Kermit Folkerts Sarah Soo Minn Devin Michael Smith

magna cum laude

Cailey Shea Coghlan Andrew Kermit Folkerts Sarah Soo Minn Devin Michael Smith Erin Mackenzie Williams

Lucas R. Alumbaugh Eddie Zhen-Lap Kwek Erin Mackenzie Williams

Not determined until Spring 2021

cum laude Aahil Alwani Rebecca A. Corbett Zachary Thomas Hildebrand Jacob Alan Michel Joshua Ray Pyburn

alpha kappa psi scholarship winners

delta sigma pi scholarship winners Not determined until Spring 2021

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college of pharmacy and health sciences Dean Renae J. Chesnut

bachelor degrees

Jacob R. Hardy, Adel B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Hanna Jo Risse, Fairbank B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied

college of pharmacy and health sciences honors magna cum laude Jacob R. Hardy

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school of journalism and mass communication Dean Kathleen A. Richardson

master degrees Jessica Ann Wander Baker M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2008 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Hillary Hayden Carlson M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2011 Tina Marie Colburn M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Iowa State University, 1998 John H. Cooper M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Illinois State University, 2012 Kristi Lynne Fuller M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Graceland University, 1999 Jade Nia Gay M.A.C., Brand Communication B.S., Georgia Southern University, 2018 Brenda D. Jackson M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Simpson College, 2016 Sarah Ann Karsjens M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Iowa State University, 2016 Laura Neeley Krossner M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Drake University, 2012 Franklin Cade Martin M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., Drake University, 2019 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2019

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Alisa Inez McLaughlin M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.S.B.A., Drake University, 1995 Cole Bradley McNeely M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Hillsdale College, 2019 Phillipe Praxedis Moya M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Washington State University, 2006 Laura Diane Nicholson M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Creighton University, 2018 B.S., Creighton University, 2018 Andrew Michael Olson M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2018 Hilary Dunn Ortmann M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Buena Vista University, 2010 Maria Cecilia Pinheiro-Cadd M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, 1994 Megan Lynn Rush M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2018

bachelor degrees John LeRoy Altendorf, Goodhue, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Bailey Harrison Coronis, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Courtney L. Guein, Kansas City, Missouri B.A.J.M.C., News John Michael Hirl, Oskaloosa B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Monica Kayla Kirkpatrick, Indianola B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Hannah Isabel McCoy, Hartford B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production

Alexis Raquel Mueller, Cologne, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Christina Marie Schallenkamp, Shakopee, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Joseph P. Sheehan, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Katherine Jane Simpson, Spencer B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Arthur S. Wright, Des Moines B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Production

school of journalism and mass communication honors summa cum laude

departmental honors

John Michael Hirl

John LeRoy Altendorf John Michael Hirl Hannah Isabel McCoy Alexis Raquel Mueller

magna cum laude John LeRoy Altendorf Bailey Harrison Coronis Monica Kayla Kirkpatrick Hannah Isabel McCoy Alexis Raquel Mueller

kappa tau alpha Not determined until Spring 2021

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law school Dean Jerry L. Anderson

juris doctor Andrew Eric Anderson J.D., Law B.A., Simpson College, 2017 Abigail Grace Bluett J.D., Law B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016 Cameo L. Cott J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2005 Michael J. Fitzpatrick J.D., Law B.A., Marycrest International University, 1992 M.J., Drake University, 2019 Sierra Paige Iversen J.D., Law B.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu, 2016 Adam L. Kiel J.D., Law B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2016 Shelby Kate Maly J.D., Law B.A., Concordia College - Moorhead, 2018 Andrew Jonathan Cassel Meyer J.D., Law B.A., Iowa State University, 2017

Adam James Palmersheim J.D., Law B.A., Central College, 2008 Bharabi Pandit J.D., Law B.S., University of Iowa, 2017 Reagan E. Peterson J.D., Law B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2017 Andrea Rae Pyburn J.D., Law B.A., University of Iowa, 2015 Eric Christopher Richetti J.D., Law B.S., Boise State University, 2016 Emma Celeste Schulte J.D., Law B.A., Iowa State University, 2017 Richard Grant Schwarm J.D., Law B.S., Iowa State University, 2008 Trynann J. Utzinger J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2017 Maddison Audrey Elizabeth Wood J.D., Law B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2017

master of jurisprudence Melissa Marie Bass M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Grand View University, 2007 Emily Nichole Bosovich M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Jared J. English M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Missouri State University, 1998 M.A., Webster University, 2010 Peter V. Medina M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Simpson College, 2003 M.A., William Penn University, 2010 20

Michelle Murphy M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.S., Missouri State University, 1992 Kimberly Anne Pierson M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Friends University, 2014 B.S., Friends University, 2014 Sarah Shives M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002 Adrian Lynn Wallace M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Buena Vista University, 2010 M.A., University of Iowa, 2017

law school designation of honors* highest honors

*The degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student

Abigail Grace Bluett

high honors

whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.0 to 3.39, “with high honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.4 to 3.69, or “with highest honors” upon a student whose final grade point average is 3.7 to 4.0.

Trynann J. Utzinger Maddison Audrey Elizabeth Wood

honors

A degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student only if that student’s final grade point average places him or her in the top 40 percent of his or her class. The honors designations in the program are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2020 semester, without regard to the top 40 percent requirement, and are subject to change

Andrew Jonathan Cassel Meyer Andrea Rae Pyburn

based upon grades earned thereafter. This commencement program, therefore, does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 12, 2020, virtual commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

academic program certificates**

business law certificate Eric Christopher Richetti

compliance and risk management certificate Adam James Palmersheim

constitutional law and civil rights certificate Cameo L. Cott Shelby Kate Maly

international law and global citizenship certificate Shelby Kate Maly

legislative practice certificate Richard Grant Schwarm Andrew Jonathan Cassel

Meyer

public service certificate Abigail Grace Bluett Michael J. Fitzpatrick Sierra Paige Iversen Shelby Kate Maly Andrew Jonathan Cassel Meyer Bharabi Pandit Trynann J. Utzinger

prosecution and defense certificate Sierra Paige Iversen

** Students who complete a required set of courses and internships receive a certificate recognizing their area of specialization.

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HONORS DESIGNATION

Honors at Graduation Students who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are recognized with the following honors:

cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 magna cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89 summa cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above

Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined in the Drake catalog.

The Honors Program The Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and pursuing special projects.

Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.

HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Delta Sigma — Advertising Alpha Epsilon Delta — Pre-Medicine Alpha Kappa Delta — Sociology Alpha Lambda Delta — First-Year Students Alpha Mu Gamma — Foreign Language Alpha Sigma Lambda — Adult Students Beta Alpha Psi — Accounting Beta Beta Beta — Biology Beta Gamma Sigma — Business Administration IAPLS — Undergraduate Research Kappa Delta Pi — Education Kappa Mu Epsilon — Mathematics Kappa Tau Alpha — Journalism Lambda Alpha — Anthropology Omicron Delta Epsilon — Economics Omicron Delta Kappa — Junior and Senior Phi Beta Kappa — Scholarship Phi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy Leadership Phi Delta Epsilon — Premedical Pi Alpha Alpha — Public Administration Pi Kappa Lambda — Music Pi Sigma Alpha — Political Science Pi Sigma Iota — Foreign Language Psi Chi — Psychology Rho Chi — Pharmacy Sigma Tau Delta — English Sigma Xi — Physics 22

Academic excellence, outstanding performance, leadership, upholding the highest standards and ideals, character, personality, promise of success and high level of ability, talent, and potential are the various criteria for membership in these organizations.

The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2020 semester and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter.

This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 12, 2020, virtual commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

HONORS RECIPIENTS

the honors program university honors Avery Louise Malinski Caela B. Obrecht Runal Alpesh Patel Logan J. Potter Anna Rebecca Wondrasek

all-university honors Not determined until Spring 2021

alpha lambda delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award Graduating seniors with the highest grade point average

Not determined until Spring 2021

omicron delta kappa Not determined until Spring 2021

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COMMENCEMENT TRADITION

The Blue Tassel Traditionally, graduates’ caps are adorned with a tassel, in which the color of the tassel denotes the discipline. In 2020, at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, and for the first time in University history, all graduates will receive a commemorative blue tassel with their diploma.

The blue tassel is a symbol of unity and hope. It acknowledges the sacrifices and hurdles the Class of 2020 has overcome to ensure the well-being of our community, while also celebrating the pivotal role they will play in rethinking and reshaping the future.

The blue tassel captures the resilient spirit of the Class of 2020 and its mantra: “We are all in this together.” The tassel will forever be an extraordinary reminder of the Class of 2020’s collective strength and desire to better the world.

The Ceremonial Mace Since the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American higher education and is carried by the Marshal of the University at official academic convocations.

The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs about five pounds.

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