Spring 2022 Commencement Program

COMMENCEMENT M AY 2 2 , 2 0 2 2

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

M AY 2 2 , 2 0 2 2

President James M. Reynolds, Presiding with Provost Mary M. Black

FACULTY MARSHALS:

Kyle Knust, Associate Professor of Chemistry Jessa Wilcoxen, Associate Professor of Arts Technology

STUDENT MARSHALS:

Jarius J. Ingram, Senior Biology Major Chelsea J. McCullum, Senior Digital Media Marketing & Spanish Major, Design Thinking Minor

The audience will rise with the entrance of the Academic Procession.

PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1, Op. 39, No. 1” — Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. Gary Slechta Millikin Brass Quintet

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION President Reynolds

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Provost Black

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS “Graduates, We Did It” — Erica M. Reyes, Class of 2022 “The Only Consistent Thing is Change” — Aubrey D. Staton, Class of 2022

SPECIAL RECOGNITION & PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE John G. Skeffington — Chairman, Board of Trustees

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “Performance Living” — Dr. Patrick E. White, President Emeritus, 2013-2020

THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree, College of Professional Studies The Master of Science in Nursing Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Music Degree, College of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, College of Professional Studies The Master of Business Administration Degree, Tabor School of Business The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Arts and Sciences The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Arts and Sciences The Bachelor of Science Degree, Tabor School of Business

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES John G. Skeffington — Chairman, Board of Trustees

WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Trevor May, Class of 2016, President, Alumni Association Board

TASSEL CEREMONY Meaghann L. Garrett, Class of 2022 Charlize J. Pate, Class of 2022

The audience will rise and remain standing for the Alma Mater and Academic Recession.

THE MILLIKIN ALMA MATER Howard Akers (1913-1984), arr. Corey Seapy Justin P. Nelson, Vocalist, Class of 2022 Millikin Brass Quintet To the Blue and the White we will loyal be, Hail our Alma Mater With our voices we’ll sing ever faithfully, Hail our Alma Mater Her cherished traditions we’ll uphold, Our loyalty will ne’er grow old Loyal sons and daughters we always will be, Hail our Alma Mater.

RECESSIONAL “Trumpet Tune and Ayre” — Henry Purcell (1659-1695), arr. Walter Barnes Millikin Brass Quintet

Millikin Brass Quintet Members Madison Leek, trumpet; Ryan Skidmore, trumpet; Katharine Baumann, horn; Trevor Schaefer, trombone; Jared Romero, tuba; Dr. Corey Seapy, director

C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // S T U D E N T S P E A K E R S

ERICA REYES

AUBREY STATON

College of Fine Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts

Tabor School of Business | Bachelor of Science

A RT T H E R A P Y, P SYC H O L O GY M I N O R

E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P, D I G I TA L M E D I A M A R K E T I N G M I N O R

G R A N T PA R K , I L L I N O I S

E L PA S O, I L L I N O I S

C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // C O M M E N C E M E N T S P E A K E R

DR. PATRICK E. WHITE

President Emeritus, 2013-2020

Under Dr. White’s leadership, Millikin was revitalized and reimagined through a commitment to Millikin’s signature Performance Learning and a new energy for growth in academic and athletic programs, student body and campus facilities.

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

D O C T OR OF N U R SI NG PR AC T IC E Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director

Marci L. Baumann Decatur, Ill. Nursing Practice

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director

Rachael Croy

Anisha La Shelle Richardson

Rachel Harper Larison

Whitney Nicole Siltman

Rebecca Renee McCartan

Samantha Jane Stine

Taylor Jean Orr

Raisa Zamacona Gonzalez

Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator

Springfield, Ill. Nurse Educator

Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator

Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator

Tracy, Calif.

Nurse Educator

Peoria, Ill. Nurse Educator

Mt. Zion, Ill. Nurse Educator

Decatur, Ill. Nurse Educator

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Elizabeth Marie Atchley

Julia Louise Lait

Alexander Nicholas Saviano*

Madeline Rose Curtin*

Samuel Isaiah Laro

Austin John Tipton**

Sofia Donatina Alma D’Alessio*

Taylor Jordan Linville**

Jovana Mary Van Teylingen

Amanda Nicole Dulny†

Katherine Rose Macri

Hannah Claire Warfel*

Claire Elizabeth Eppley

Nicholas Antonio Mho†

Meghan Emily Welfer

Gillian Kathleen Genardo*

Joel James Ochoa*

Manchester, Tenn.

Theatre

Chicago, Ill. Theatre

Chula Vista, Calif.

Theatre

Shawnee, Kan. Theatre

Springfield, Ill. Arts Technology

Mokena, Ill. Theatre

Steven Michael Klenk** Highland, Ind. Theatre

Chicago, Ill. Music

Wethersfield, Conn.

Theatre

O’Fallon, Mo. Art (Specialist K-12)

Canyon Country, Calif.

Theatre

Mount Prospect, Ill. Arts Technology

Cedar Falls, Iowa Theatre

Saint Charles, Ill. Theatre

Maryville, Ill. Theatre

Lombard, Ill. Theatre

Tuscola, Ill. Music

Geneseo, Ill. Theatre

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Cole Matthew Daniel*

Anne Stephanie Longman

Ian Scott Davison

Kade G. Nylen*

Gilman, Ill. Arts Technology

Lake Forest, Ill. Arts Technology

Elmwood, Ill. Arts Technology

Naperville, Ill. Arts Technology

Ryan Lauleneke Judd† Illiopolis, Ill. Arts Technology

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BAC H E L OR OF F I N E A RT S Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Emily Bacino Althaus*

Vincent Marcello Bland Jr.

Brigid Kathleen Buckley**

Holly Anne Bender*

Katherine E. Bodlak**

Julia Hope Budd*

Terrance B. Bivins

Casey Elizabeth Bolt*

Audrey Grace Button*

Mattoon, Ill. Musical Theatre

Algonquin, Ill. Musical Theatre

Wyanet, Ill. Theatre

Raleigh, N.C. Theatre

Chicago, Ill. Theatre

Decatur, Ill. Graphic Design/Computer Art

Brentwood, Mo. Theatre

Wildwood, Mo. Musical Theatre

Cincinnati, Ohio Musical Theatre

C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F F I N E A RT S

Crystal Maria Janeth Claros**

Rosina Mae Fascetti

Julia Lauren Lakin

Carly Marie Clo†

Jamie Azcona Gamonez**

Michellina Jean McNaughton*

Kelsey Elisabeth Crotz*

Roberto Francis Graff

Sophia Rose Miller*

Paul Raymond Cushman**

Amanda Nicole Handegan*

Anya Dayv Moritz

Nathan Charles Dahill

Chloe Elizabeth Hayes*

Jocelyn Camille Neidballa†

John Kenneth DeAngelo**

Meghan Elizabeth Hayes*

Chase Matthew Nelson

Kestrel Syd Domann

Hannah Rose Jackson*

Justin Payton Nelson*

Nicholas Allen Dunk

Kasey Brynn Jacques

Paige Frances Neumeyer**

Taylor Marie Ekart*

Kevin Joseph Kuska**

Owen Michael Peterson

Ashburn, Va. Musical Theatre

Brentwood, Tenn.

Musical Theatre

Germantown Hills, Ill. Musical Theatre

Wabasha, Maine Musical Theatre

Johnson City, Texas Theatre

Villa Park, Ill. Musical Theatre

McHenry, Ill. Theatre

Geneseo, Ill. Theatre

Bismarck, N.D. Acting

Wildwood, Mo. Graphic Design/Computer Art

Woodridge, Ill. Theatre

Decatur, Ill. Musical Theatre

Paducah, Ky. Musical Theatre

Decatur, Ill. Musical Theatre

Rosemount, Minn.

Musical Theatre

Doylestown, Pa. Musical Theatre

Yorba Linda, Calif.

Musical Theatre

Pontiac, Ill. Musical Theatre

Springfield, Ill. Studio Art

Downingtown, Pa. Musical Theatre

Carmel, Ind. Musical Theatre

Plainfield, Ill. Art Therapy

Chicago, Ill. Musical Theatre

Carpentersville, Ill. Musical Theatre

Ellisville, Mo. Musical Theatre

Green Bay, Wis. Musical Theatre

Lombard, Ill. Theatre

C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F F I N E A RT S

Andrea Michelle Pfau

Geovanny Neptali Tapia Jr.

Stark Bennett Winter*

Anneliese Erin Reichart*

Greer Suzanne Tornquist

Ruth Elizabeth Zielke*

Erica Marie Reyes**

Andrew Albert Tufano*

Alyson Grace Robbins+

Brigham Allen Williams†

Belleville, Ill. Theatre

York, Pa. Musical Theatre

Grant Park, Ill. Art Therapy

Valley Grande, Ala. Musical Theatre

Chicago, Ill Musical Theatre

Phoenix, Ariz.

Musical Theatre

Melrose Park, Ill. Musical Theatre

Long Grove, Ill. Theatre

Champaign, Ill. Theatre

Jacob Manning Ziman Aurora, Ill. Musical Theatre

Mendota Heights, Minn.

Musical Theatre

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BAC H E L OR OF M USIC Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Madelyn Grace Alvarado*

Sammy Mark Daugherty

Bailie Leeann Dill

Cassie Rae Bouc†

Ethyan Aatayab DeLaughter*

Joshua Michael Eggers

Halle N. Brockamp

Max Anthony DiPasquale*

Rachel Ann-Chun Gilbert*

Homer Glen, Ill. Music Education - Vocal

Normal, Ill. Music Education - Vocal

Marquette Heights, Ill. Music Business

Wilmington, Ill. Commercial Music

Decatur, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental

Belleville, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental

New Berlin, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental

Princeton, Ill. Music Business

Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental

C O L L E G E O F F I N E A RT S // B AC H E L O R O F M U S I C

Walter Thomas Jackson Decatur, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental

Emilie Grace Knieriemen* Gilberts, Ill. Music Education - Vocal

Hannah Ruth Markun*

Plainfield, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental

Kody Mary Myhra†

Antioch, Ill. Music Performance - Instrumental

Kathryn Christine Elizabeth Nobbe* Lincoln, Ill. Music Education - Vocal

Carrie Iva O’Dell*

Fort Worth, Texas Music Education - Vocal

Oluwatobi O. Osibodu Oswego, Ill. Commercial Music

Mary Alice Roach

Chicago, Ill. Music Business

Joshua Robert Sweeney Washington, Ill. Commercial Music

Matthew Steven Wrigley Mt. Zion, Ill. Music Education - Instrumental

Jaylen Rebecca Rick* Fargo, N.D. Music Education - Vocal

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director

Madeleine Grace Erdmann

Chicago, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Dante Hansen

Chatham, Ill. Elementary Education

Megan Renee Trusky* Antioch, Ill. Middle Grades Education

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director

Allison Nicole Banks*

Abbie Rose Crowell*

Aubrielle Mackenzie Hunt*

Bradan Ashton Birt†

Kathryn Rose Cully*

Peyton Nicole Jackson**

Brea Tyanise Blackwell

Donrico Kelvin Farmer

Dawson Drew Jones

Jenna Rose Blauvelt*

Garrett Wayne Fritz†

Kelle Marie Knopp

Devinne Ann Bone*

Justin Tyler Gionet

Haley Elizabeth Lenox*

Coral Marie Christian*

Jake R. Hampton†

Cindy Lewis*

Krista Gene Coates

Marshun Lewis Hart

Hope Allison Limoges

Tanner Krieg Coleman

Nicholas James Hoerr

Jessica C. McBride*

Lees Summit, Mo. Elementary Education

Decatur, Ill. Sport Management

Chicago, Ill. Elementary Education

Cantrall, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Findlay, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Hillsboro, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Riverton, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Findlay, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.

Lincoln, Ill. Elementary Education

Marion, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Florissant, Mo. Physical Education

Findlay, Ill. Exercise Science

Saint Charles, Mo. Athletic Training

Dardenne Prairie, Mo. Physical Education

Merrillville, Ind. Physical Education

Chicago, Ill. Exercise Science

Buffalo, Ill. Elementary Education

Taylorville, Ill. Athletic Training

Mackinaw, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.

Mooresville, N.C. Elementary Education

Decatur, Ill. Elementary Education

Warrensburg, Ill. Early Childhood Education

Saint Charles, Mo. Athletic Training

Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Education

C O L L E G E O F P RO F E S S I O NA L S T U D I E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E

Brittany Diane Morgan

Hope Kathleen Roderick**

Nicholas Arthur Nemeth**

Rachel Mae Ryan-Dennison*

Taylorville, Ill. Elementary Education

Bourbonnais, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.

Russell Martin Pruitt Midlothian, Ill. Physical Education

Amber Nichole Rezinas* Shelbyville, Ill. Elementary Education

Eusebio Joesph Rivera Coal City, Ill. Elementary Education

Glen Carbon, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy

Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy

Tyquesha Taliyah Selvy Turrell, Ark. Physical Education

Whitney Dawn Smith* Stewardson, Ill. Sport & Rec Mgmt.

Michelle Kathryn Wall*

Decatur, Ill. Early Childhood Developmental Therapy

Pierce Charles Warren* Decatur, Ill. Health, Fitness and Recreation

Jalen Lamar Williams Belleville, Ill. Physical Education

Brandt Scott Williamson Westville, Ill. Physical Education

Alexander Ray Vogt† Warrenton, Mo. Physical Education

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E I N N U R SI NG Dr. Chris P. Cunnings, Director

Logan Dwight Allsup

Blake Christopher Breyman**

Brianna Rose Coleman

Nicole A. Billadeau

Lauren Brummel*

Stephani Alexandra Cooper

Amanda Rae Bivens

Shelbi Rose Cain

Jeramiah Lee Curry

Forsyth, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

Morris, Ill. Nursing

Plano, Ill. Nursing

La Place, Ill. Nursing

Chatham, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

C O L L E G E O F P RO F E S S I O NA L S T U D I E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E I N N U R S I N G

Madeline Ann Eck*

Halle Claire Long

Cheyanne Nicole Renek

Avery G. Fisher

Emily Lissette Lopez†

Eryn Samantha Renison**

Kamryn Quinlyn Flesner

Alexis Danielle Lucas

Kari Lynn Roemer

Jacqueline Elise Freed

Josie Marie Magnabosco

Chloe Valentine Scharfenberg*

Braiden Makay Garren

Arianna Shea Mergler

Hannah Marie Seymour

Meaghann Lynn Garrett

Emily Renae Mitchell

Madeline Rose Sielski†

Kaitlyn Marie Hawkes

Hannah Grace Niemann

Natalie Grace Sullivan†

Eryn Michele Anita Jaynes

Raegan Lynelle Nienhiser

Leana Fay Temple

Hailey Jane Johnson

Madeline Rose Pabst†

Kara Ann Weichman†

Zayne M. Langellier

Cassandra Lauren Reed

Brianne Nichole Wren

Pleasant Plains, Ill. Nursing

Phoenix, Ariz.

Nursing

Payson, Ill. Nursing

Danville, Ind. Nursing

Fowler, Ill. Nursing

Springfield, Ill. Nursing

Saint Jacob, Ill. Nursing

Mt. Zion, Ill. Nursing

Champaign, Ill. Nursing

Virden, Ill. Nursing

Assumption, Ill. Nursing

Chicago, Ill. Nursing

Concord, Ill. Nursing

Tinley Park, Ill. Nursing

Nokomis, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

Litchfield, Ill. Nursing

Jacksonville, Ill. Nursing

Lake Saint Louis, Mo. Nursing

Moro, Ill. Nursing

Taylorville, Ill. Nursing

Knoxville, Tenn.

Nursing

Manhattan, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

Oak Forest, Ill. Nursing

Niles, Ill. Nursing

Plainfield, Ill. Nursing

Chicago, Ill. Nursing

Teutopolis, Ill. Nursing

Decatur, Ill. Nursing

TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS M A S T E R OF BU SI N E S S A DM I N I S T R AT ION RJ Podeschi, Dean

John Wyatt Bollinger Stonington, Ill. Management

Lacie N. Elzy Cerro Gordo, Ill. Management

Kourtney Clarvoe Garner-Smith

Alyssa Marie White

Zackary A. Jones

Justin Ryan Williams

Decatur, Ill. Management

Mt. Zion, Ill. Management

Mokena, Ill. Management

Mt. Zion, Ill. Management

Kelsey E. Fields Decatur, Ill. Management

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BAC H E L OR OF A RT S Dr. Randy M. Brooks, Dean

Gillian E. Beginski**

DeAnna Elyce Burton

Faith Elizabeth Fitzsimmons*

Austin Mikol Bicknell

Patrick Lamont Cooper Jr.

Hannah Michele Grubbs**

Frank James Bryan**

Elijah Gil Diaz

Emily Marie Haag*

Arica Alyse Burns

Brigid Anne Duesterhaus**

Conner M. Haltom†

Mundelein, Ill. Political Science, Philosophy

Bloomington, Ill. Political Science

Morocco, Ind. Criminal Justice, Sociology

Decatur, Ill. English, Writing

Merrillville, Ind. Criminal Justice

Lockport, Ill. Sociology

Fontana, Calif.

Biology

Decatur, Ill. Communication

San Marcos, Calif.

Communication

Mt. Zion, Ill. Sociology, Criminal Justice

Decatur, Ill. Communication

Argenta, Ill. Social Science Education, History

C O L L E G E O F A RT S & S C I E N C E S // B AC H E L O R O F A RT S

Kaitlin Morgan Hathaway*

Aimable Ngabo**

Haileigh Anne Rife

Wyatt Andrew Henschen**

Linnea Genevieve Nordstrom*

Reena Cynthia Riley

Emilie Rose Hicks

Oluwafunke Afolake Odufuwa

Morgan Nicole Rockwell**

Shelby Lynn Jones*

Damarcus Daveontay Paris

Mallorie Clair Selvage

Lauryn C. Kenny†

Charlize Josude Pate**

Alexander James Shafer*

Benjamin Michael Kuxmann*

Jeana Gabrielle Pierson*

Sydney Kathryn Sinks*

Austin Adaly Medina

Savanna Prasun**

Grace Elizabeth Treptow†

Victoria Elaine Mineo

John Joseph Julian Randa V

Megan Renee Trusky*

Connor Riley Morgeson

Kyier Reynolds

Christopher William Vogt**

Rossville, Ill. English Education

Decatur, Ill. Social Science Education, History

Ashburn, Va. English, Writing

Cottage Hills, Ill. Social Science Education

Oak Park, Ill. English, Writing

Bourbonnais, Ill. English Education

Mt. Zion, Ill. English, Writing

Naperville, Ill. Chemistry

Decatur, Ill. Criminal Justice

Fort Worth, Texas Political Science

Toluca, Ill. English Education

Chicago, Ill. Political Science

Chicago, Ill. Criminal Justice

Mishawaka, Ind. English, Writing

Harristown, Ill. English - Writing

Assumption, Ill. History, English, Literature

Decatur, Ill. Human Services

Chicago, Ill. Criminal Justice

Gillespie, Ill. Human Services, Spanish

Bellwood, Ill. Sociology, Philosophy

Glen Carbon, Ill. Biology

Berwyn, Ill. Criminal Justice

Decatur, Ill. Social Science Education

Brighton, Ill. English, Writing

Plainfield, Ill. Social Science Education

Antioch, Ill. Mathematics Secondary Education

Warrenton, Mo. Social Science Education, History

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E

Dr. Randy M. Brooks, Dean

Gabriella Marie Barone

Jasmine Breanna Clark

Michael Raymond Hoelting

Grace Kathryn Biondo*

Kathryn Marie Curtis

Haley Icenogle

Grace Kathryn Biondo*

Ashley Estrada

Diane Ineza†

Gabrielle Madison Boomer

Erik Juarez Farfan

Greta Marie Jacobson*

Gillian Diane Brenner*

Ryan James Forrest

Greta Marie Jacobson*

Danica Brezovar†

Leah Rene Fowler

Ritu Sanjeev Jaswal

Jazmin Christine Brown

Bryce Anthony Griebler*

Garrett Brian Jones

Nicholas Canton

India Cyprianna Guerrero*

Sydney Catherine Kehrmann*

Kevin Cheng

Jacob Joseph Havis

Gerald C. Lenoir†

Chicago, Ill. Environmental Studies

Naperville, Ill. Computer Science

Naperville, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science

Decatur, Ill. Biology

Decatur, Ill. Psychology

Mukwonago, Wis. Interdepartmental

Indianapolis, Ind. Biology

Diamond Bar, Calif.

Biology

Villa Park, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science

Decatur, Ill. Chemistry

Pekin, Ill. Biology

Elgin, Ill. Human Services, Spanish

Garland, Texas Biology

Wheaton, Ill. Biology

Genoa, Ill. Biology

Springfield, Ill. Criminal Justice

Johnson City, Tenn.

Biology

Plainfield, Ill. Biology

Edwardsville, Ill. Mathematics

Chatham, Ill. Psychology

Laurel, Md. Biology

Ellendale, Minn.

Chemistry

Ellendale, Minn.

Mathematics

Champaign, Ill. Psychology

Mattoon, Ill. Chemistry

Lake Zurich, Ill. Biology

St. Louis, Mo. Criminal Justice

C O L L E G E O F A RT S & S C I E N C E S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E

Albina Letniku*

Heppy H. Patel

Olivia Marie Marquardt†

Sierra Renee Perry

Nancy Igiraneza Masimbi

Max Allen Phillips*

Samantha Jo Mitchell

Alexis M. Reed

Nathaniel Edward Moore III

Brayan Noel Reyes

Jessica Lynn Morgeson

Elexis A. Richardson*

Cassondra Noelle Mundy**

Maxwell Christopher Warren Rogers

Taylorville, Ill. Psychology

Vandalia, Ill. Biology

Columbus, Ohio Biology

Dewitt, Ill. Chemistry

Florissant, Mo. Communication

Decatur, Ill. Chemistry

Decatur, Ill. Biology

Hailey Nicole O’Malley Mokena, Ill. Biology

Holden Christopher Owens† Loveland, Ohio Environmental Studies

Taylor Lynn Parola Mundelein, Ill. Biology

Downingtown, Pa. Computer Science

Decatur, Ill. Psychology, Criminal Justice

Salem, Ill. Chemistry

Decatur, Ill. Biology

Springfield, Ill. Psychology

Carbondale, Ill. Biology

Carlinville, Ill. Criminal Justice

Marcus Wayne Rose Decatur, Ill. Psychology

Georgia Lauren Savage+ Rochester, Ill. Psychology

Riley Nicole Sawin Peoria, Ariz.

Communication

Pamela Tacud**

Decatur, Ill. Mathematics Actuarial Science

Binny Tamang Decatur, Ill. Chemistry

Jenna Rose Thelen** Carpentersville, Ill. Biology

Mandy Jo Thrasher Clinton, Ill. Computer Science

Ethan Hunter Wade Brentwood, Tenn.

Environmental Studies

Kerrin Elizabeth Wantland Decatur, Ill. Biology

Hannah Claire Warfel* Tuscola, Ill. Biology

Hailey Rose Wimberly Salem, Ill. Biology

Madelynn Noelle Wood* Saint Charles, Mo. Psychology

Kaitlin Nicole Yelaska* Walkerton, Ind. Human Services

TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E

RJ Podeschi, Dean

Felix Joseph Archer**

Julian Howard Collins

Weston Hayes Fallert

Angela Marie Carreño Arnold*

Kyle Andrew Cox

Calvin Douglas Fisher

Christian Michael Badorek

Lan Phong Dao**

Rebecca Emily Gorman

Fort Gratiot, Mich.

Accounting

Mount Pleasant, Wis. International Business

Bloomington, Ill. Management

Austin Leroy Baker Clinton, Ill. Management

Bailey Paige Benton Chestnut, Ill. Management

Trevor Britton† Wadsworth, Ill. Management

Jordan Alexandria Carroll* Moweaqua, Ill. Organizational Leadership

Jordan Cleanoy Carson Saint Louis, Mo. Management

Maywood, Ill. Digital Media Marketing

Troy, Ill. Finance

Hanoi, Viet Nam Management Information Systems, Computer Science

Ren Magee Dazey Oakwood, Ill. Management

Mark Kendall Dehority III† Decatur, Ill. Accounting

Alessandro Nicola Desario West Chicago, Ill. Accounting

Frank John DiCosola Frankfort, Ill. Accounting

Trevor R. Durand Decatur, Ill. Management

Humboldt, Tenn.

Management

Monticello, Ill. Entrepreneurship

Washington, Ill. Finance

Morgan M. Greene* Eureka, Ill. Management

Stephen Gudino

Stockton, Calif.

Digital Media Marketing

Sauvignon Lorenz Hayes McDonough, Ga. Accounting

Alyssa Marie Hennessy O’Fallon, Mo. Digital Media Marketing

Payton Edward Howell† Findlay, Ill. Management

TA B O R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E

Kade Andrew Hrabak

Abigail Marie King

Megan LeeAnn Lockhart*

Anny Batilde Itonde

Grace Elizabeth Knowski†

Shonta Darlene McKissic

Tyler Michael Joest

Jonathan Elmer Kuebler*

Jacob M. Meyer

Alexis Nicole Johnson

Daniel Eduardo Laverde

Hina Mizukuro**

David Elijah Jones

Michael James Lewellyn II

Marcus O’Neal Moore

Johnathan Tykevius Keeler

Scarlett Gabriela Linares†

Desmond Owen Morris

J Todd Hunter Keith

Brandon J. Lockhart*

Reiss Andrew Naylor†

Decatur, Ill. Cybersecurity

Decatur, Ill. Management

Albers, Ill. Management

Oakley, Ill. Management

Hammond, Ind. Management

Centralia, Ill. Accounting

Rossville, Ill. Finance

Fishers, Ind. Management

Brookfield, Ill. Management

Columbia, Ill. Accounting

Naperville, Ill. Digital Media Marketing

Bartonville, Ill. Management

Chicago, Ill. Management

Decatur, Ill. Accounting

Decatur, Ill. Accounting

Decatur, Ill. Organizational Leadership

Greencastle, Ind. Digital Media Marketing

Tokyo, Japan International Business

Peoria, Ill. Management Information Systems

Jackson, Mo. Management

Troy, Ill. Accounting

TA B O R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S // B AC H E L O R O F S C I E N C E

Coumba Arame Niasse

Aubrey Danielle Staton*

Kasper Westnes*

Rebecca Ann Nicholls**

Brianna Estelle Stewart

Gus Edwards Wheeler

Amanda Marie Noser*

Lexus Adelle Tennison*

Kaitlyn Marie Wond

Jack Charles Patterson**

Annah M. Tulak

Erika Lynn Woodbury**

Chase Andrew Reynolds†

Sherine Tumushemeze

Austin Drew Wright†

Shantel Renee Rogers†

Marcus Frederick Vanausdoll

Austin Drew Wright†

Jacob Michael Russo

Garrick Devonté Walker

Julia Kathleen Zmucki

DAKAR, Ill. Management

Wauwatosa, Wis. Management

Ballwin, Mo. Accounting

Alton, Ill. Finance

Clinton, Ill. Digital Media Marketing

Decatur, Ill. Organizational Leadership

Bloomington, Ill. Management

El Paso, Ill. Entrepreneurship

Mount Pulaski, Ill. Management

El Paso, Ill. Management

Decatur, Ill. Accounting

Decatur, Ill. International Business

Arthur, Ill. Management

Springfield, Ill. Management

Stavanger, Norway Finance

Sullivan, Ill. Management

Decatur, Ill. Entrepreneurship

Clinton, Ill. Accounting

Decatur, Ill. Accounting

Decatur, Ill. Finance

Lockport, Ill. Finance

HONORS SCHOLARS Madelyn Grace Alvarado

Hannah Michele Grubbs

Linnea Genevieve Nordstrom

Angela Marie Carreño Arnold

India Cyprianna Guerrero

Kade G. Nylen

Gillian E. Beginski

Chloe Elizabeth Hayes

Joel James Ochoa

Grace Kathryn Biondo

Meghan Elizabeth Hayes

Holden Christopher Owens

Katherine E. Bodlak

Michael Raymond Hoelting

Charlize Josude Pate

Casey Elizabeth Bolt

Hannah Rose Jackson

Max Allen Phillips

Danica Brezovar

Kasey Brynn Jacques

Anneliese Erin Reichart

Julia Hope Budd

Garrett Brian Jones

Elexis A. Richardson

Madeline Rose Curtin

Sydney Catherine Kehrmann

Jaylen Rebecca Rick

Kathryn Marie Curtis

Emilie Grace Knieriemen

Sydney Kathryn Sinks

Paul Raymond Cushman

Jonathan Elmer Kuebler

Aubrey Danielle Staton

Sofia Donatina Alma D’Alessio

Kevin Joseph Kuska

Binny Tamang

Nathan Charles Dahill

Benjamin Michael Kuxmann

Jenna Rose Thelen

John Kenneth DeAngelo

Albina Letniku

Greer Suzanne Tornquist

Max Anthony DiPasquale

Taylor Jordan Linville

Megan Renee Trusky

Madeline Ann Eck

Olivia Marie Marquardt

Hannah Claire Warfel

Faith Elizabeth Fitzsimmons

Michellina Jean McNaughton

Stark Bennett Winter

Jacqueline Elise Freed

Reiss Andrew Naylor

Madelynn Noelle Wood

Gillian Kathleen Genardo

Justin Payton Nelson

Jacob Manning Ziman

* graduating Summa Cum Laude with a minimum 3.8 grade point average (pending final grade calculations) ** graduating Magna Cum Laude with a minimum 3.65 grade point average (pending final grade calculations) † graduating Cum Laude with a minimum 3.5 grade point average (pending final grade calculations)

LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS Shelby Lynn Jones

Nicholas Antonio Mho

Erica Marie Reyes

Scarlett Gabriela Linares

Oluwafunke Afolake Odufuwa

Jalen Lamar Williams

Emily Lissette Lopez

Charlize Josude Pate

JAMES MILLIKIN HONORS SCHOLARS Greta Marie Jacobson

Georgia Lauren Savage

Anne Stephanie Longman

Ruth Elizabeth Zielke

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS Gillian E. Beginski

Emilie Grace Knieriemen

Greta Marie Jacobson

Anne Stephanie Longman

Sydney Kathryn Sinks

The appearance of names on this program does not necessarily signify the issuance of degrees. Honors are based on previous term. We regret that later changes may not be reflected in the Commencement Program.

Millikin prepares students for professional success; democratic citizenship in a global environment; and a personal life of meaning and value.

The

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Studies at Millikin University wear white tassels except

academic procession are an extension of a

regalia

worn

by

participants

in

for nursing degree candidates who wear apricot tassels.

medieval tradition and symbolize the highest

Candidates for the bachelor of science degree in the Tabor

academic degree earned by the wearer and

School of Business wear olive drab tassels. Students in

the academic institution awarding the degree.

the College of Fine Arts wear brown tassels except for bachelor of music candidates who wear pink tassels.

The robe is usually black with a semi-stiff yoke and pleated front. The bachelor’s gown has pointed

Tassels are worn on the right side of the mortarboard

open sleeves with no ornamentation; the master’s

until the degree is conferred and then will be

gown has longer, crescent-shaped sleeves; the

shifted to the left side by the entire graduating class.

doctor’s gown has full-length lapels of velvet and bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal velvet

Members of the faculty with advanced degrees wear hoods

bars. The doctor’s gown and the velvet bars may

in the colors of their degrees and the granting institutions.

be a color reflecting the wearer’s field of study.

The facing of the hood denotes the field of study while the colors of the lining are those of the college or university which

The doctor’s hood is the longest and fullest. The

conferred the degree. Millikin University confers honorary

color of lining of the hood indicates the degree-

doctorates; linings for these hoods are Yale blue and white.

granting institution. The doctoral gown is usually faced with black or blue velvet down the front,

Tassels for advanced degrees are normally black, except

and there are three bars of black or blue velvet

doctorates may be of gold metallic thread. Tassels may also

across the sleeves. The facing and crossbars may

be colored as are the facings of the hoods for advanced

also be done in velvet in the color distinctive of

degrees: arts, letters and humanities, white; business

the subject for which the degree was awarded, or

and accounting, olive drab; education, light blue; music,

in colors of the institution awarding the degree.

pink; philosophy, dark blue; science, golden yellow; law,

The color of the trim signifies the field of study:

purple; library science, lemon; theology, scarlet; etc.

white, arts and letters; golden yellow, science; purple, law; apricot, nursing; green, medicine;

The processional is led by student marshals, who

olive drab, business and accounting; lemon,

are generally selected by Student Senate. Two senior

library science; scarlet, theology; dark blue,

professors serve as faculty marshals. Following them in

philosophy; pink, music; light blue, education.

the processional are the faculty; University trustees, who

Candidates for degrees in the College of Arts

wear distinguishing purple hoods and mortarboards; and

and Sciences and the College of Professional

the platform party.