2015 Fall Commencement Program by Minnesota State University, Mankato

2015 FALL

COMMENCEMENT Saturday, December Twelfth Two Thousand Fifteen Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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Prelude Concert Processional March

Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Sarah Houle ‘03 – trombone Dave Schultz ’70, ’73 – horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music – trumpet Chaz Draper - percussion/drumset Minnesota State University, Mankato

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings

Michael Vekich, Chair Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Dale Wolpers, ‘75, ‘83, ‘84, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Address

Zoey B. Gulden Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media / English Studies College of Arts and Humanities

DeAndre J. Cunningham Bachelor of Science, Finance / Psychology College of Business

Holly R. Miller Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Science College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated. 3

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Program 9:00 A.M.

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

PAUL J. HUSTOLES Interim Vice President for University Advancement

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

MICHAEL VEKICH Board of Trustees Chair Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

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

MICHAEL BENTLEY Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

SUNG KIM Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business

KIMBERLY CONTAG Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

BRIAN MARTENSEN Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology

BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

DALE WOLPERS President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Vice President for Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies

RICHARD LIEBENDORFER Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Dean of Global Education RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dd Procession Participants JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Nichole Gjervold, College of Arts and Humanities Ariana N. Deye Diop, College of Business Ali Eastman Oku, College of Science, Engineering and Technology COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Daniel Cronn-Mills Paul Hustoles Richard Liebendorfer John Lindberg Nancy MacKenzie Todd Shanafelt

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Jacque Arnold Candace Black Heather Camp Amy Lauters Deepa Oommen Melissa Purdue Greg Taylor

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS John Estall Puneet Jaiprakash Kirsten Rosacker COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MARCHING FACULTY

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Abigail Bakke George Grubb Steve Rybin Amy Toscani Julie Wulfemeyer

PROFESSORS Rebecca Bates Aaron Budge Namyong Lee Russell Palma Harry Petersen Bertha Proctor Theresa Salerno Patrick Tebbe Yea-Ling Tsao Chai Chi Tung Youwen Xu

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Dooyoung Shin Miles Smayling Harold Thiewes 4

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Scott Fee Jonathan Harper Bethann Lavoie Lyudmyla Stackpool Chad Wittkop Han Wu ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Lois Anderson Mohamed Diab Seong-Jin Kim Guarionex Salivia Winston Sealy LIBRARY FACULTY Mark McCullough Zorian Sasyk ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY Maria Baxter-Nuamah John Bulcock Julie Snow

College of Graduate Studies MASTER OF FINE ARTS Katie M. Brunner, Indianola, Iowa Forensics Advisor: James Dimock Alicia A. Catt, Minneapolis Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Terrill Kathryn N. Clay, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Candace Black Thesis: It Started with Cinnamon Elizabeth R. Johnson, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Thesis: All the King’s Men: A Sitcom Dustin D. Patt, North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Thesis: My Novella: A Memoir of Becoming a Father

MASTER OF ARTS Dilbar A. Abdurakhimova, Uzbekistan Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Muhammad S. Akbar, Bangladesh English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Latifah A. Alghazi, Saudi Arabia English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Samantha M. Allen, Mankato Art Advisor: Brian Frink Thesis: Depintrix

Amaal S. Alsifri, Saudi Arabia English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Khaled A. Alzobydi, Saudi Arabia Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Jessica Benham, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Thesis: Proud to be Autistic: Metaphorical Construction and Salience of Cultural and Personal Identity in #StopCombatingMe Ngongose U. Bilikha, Bowie, Maryland English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Gerald J. Bizjak, Jr., Albert Lea English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Nana O. Boakye, Apple Valley English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen Thesis: The Expression of Organizational Dissent among SubSaharan African Student Migrants in the United States Ronald W. Choi, Ontario, Canada English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Laura R. Dauffenbach, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Danielle N. Dobie, Holmen, Wisconsin Mathematics Advisor: Dr. In-Jae Kim 5

Emma K. Furness, Saint Paul English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Nathaniel M. Gustafson-Sundell, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Jennifer A. Herr, Owatonna English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Eric Iliff, University Place, Washington English Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Chelsea L. Kammer, Eden Prairie English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Dorie Kurtz, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Bryan Lyon, Rochester English Advisor: Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee Maclane P. Marti, Burnsville Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Deborah Mastella-Sershon, Eden Prairie English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Darci J. Meyer, Goodyear, Arizona English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Firdavs S. Navruzov, Uzbekistan English Advisor: Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee Anh T. Nguyen, Vietnam English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

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

Jean Bosco Ntirenganya, Rwanda English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Thesis: Rwandan University EFL Teachers’ Perceived Difficulties in Implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Brandy L. Opse, Saint Paul English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Levi R. Posas, Janesville English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Daniel M. Rach, Glencoe Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Sarah A. Ress, New Ulm English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Tavis J. Riederer, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Veronika D. Rodriguez, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Yuka Sato, Japan English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Gillian R. Singler, Lakefield English Advisor: Dr. Danielle Haque Michelle N. Tirado, Titusville, Florida English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Nathaniel C. Wagner, Saint Louis Park English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Brittany M. Zabel, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Michael J. Harmon, Bloomington Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Tige A. Hutcheson, Marion, Iowa Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Chun Sik Kim, Republic of Korea Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Daniel K. Rutledge, North Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF MUSIC Erik L. Root, Hastings Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum-Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCE Ahmed A. Abdulle, Burnsville Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Olumuyiwa O. Agunbiade, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Vimal Kumar Ainapur, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sri Sai Krishna Akunuru, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sasanka B. Andawatta Kankanamge, Sri Lanka Automotive Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Bruce Jones Chase T. Anderson, Side Lake Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Sergey V. Arsentyev, Russian Federation ´ Applied Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Rajashekar Bakki, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nannan He Chandra Sekhar Banda, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed 6

Nataliia Biernikova, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Jesus Calzas Millan, Spain Spanish Advisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo Yazhini Chandran, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Srinivas Chatrathi, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sokneang Durski, Chanhassen Applied Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Kumar Venkata R. Edara, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nannan He Nishitha Gundala, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Drew J. Heiling, Eagle Lake Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Craig Evers Mary Rose-Paula Ibeh, Minneapolis Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Mick W. Jaeger, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Hassan Javed, Pakistan Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Joseph S. Jensen, Wayzata Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Jianliang Jin, China Applied Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Shreekul Kalyankar, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Christopher W. Meiers, Rochester Biology Advisor: Dr. Dorothy Wrigley Thesis: An Examination of Eisenia fetida Coelomic Fluid for Antimycobacterial Activity Rishani S. Merinnage De Costa, France French Advisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor Thesis: Traditional Methods Versus TPRS: Effects on Introductory French Students at a Medium-sized Public University in the Midwestern United States Shoaib Mohammed, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Lakshmi Teja Mullapudi, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nannan He Bharath K. Nalla, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Xuanhui Wu Vivek C. Namburu, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Brett D. Nelson, Nisswa Biology Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Nuthan Nomula, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Olayemi A. Odujole, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Victor T. Oke, Nigeria Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nannan He Thesis: Model-Based Verification for SIMULINK Design

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Damasin O. Otutu, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Corey J. Place, Lakefield Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Brian Ratzloff, Coon Rapids Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Jonathan J. Sands, Los Angeles, California Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Laya Sharifi, Minneapolis Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Raviteja Surapaneni, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Anna My-Tien T. Tran, San Diego, California Environmental Sciences Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Thesis: Analyses of Potential Ravine and Bluff Stabilization Sites within the Blue Earth and Le Sueur River Basins Don Suranga D. Uduwage, Sri Lanka Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal Thesis: Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing of Stainless SteelHydroxyapatite Bio-composite Ryan L. Vadnais, Clearwater Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Andrew J. Wolf, New Ulm Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown

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Prudvi Mani K. Kandregula, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Lokesh Katamaneni, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Shelby A. Kline, North Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. David Sharlin Thesis: Temporal Localization of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (lgf1) Positive Cells in Developing Hypothyroid Brain Prathyusha Kokku, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Uday Bhaskar Kuchipudi, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Bharath Kumar Kukkadapu, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed April R. Londo, Green Bay, Wisconsin Biology Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Thesis: Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Habitat Associations in Four West-Central Minnesota Lakes Brian P. Loscheider, Cologne Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Mei P. Luu, Coon Rapids Math: Statistics Option Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Sravya Madadi, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nannan He Abdullah A. Mamun, Bangladesh Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. David Guerra-Zubiaga Thesis: Machining Strategies Exploring Reduction in Energy Consumption

College of Arts and Humanities SUMMA CUM LAUDE Yuseong Jeon, Mass Media Hannah I. Jorgensen, Mass Media Brittany J. Kemmerer, Mass Media Lauren M. Nelson, Theatre Arts Kathryn E. Peterson, Art Jeffrey T. Raymond, Philosophy, Politics & Economics Bridget E. Reed, Art Bridget E. Reed, Art Education Tiana J. Runck, Art Brittany Russell, French Kim M. Utesch, English John G. Zehnder, Spanish

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Lindsey Beaver, Music Melissa L. Bishop, Art Melissa L. Bishop, Mass Media Asha A. Buxton, Mass Media Jake S. Christenson, Art Education James R. Ehlenz, Theatre Arts Alyssa R. Frame, English Samantha K. Gessner, Communication Studies Mary J. Goedtke, Music: Applied (Instrument) Jeffrey S. Henning, Art

Emily M. Higgins, Dance Jonathan B. Hines, Communications Arts & Literature Education Amanda M. Holst, Art Education Leigh M. Jacobson, Theatre Arts Kari R. Jean-Louis, Art Zachary M. Jensen, Communication Studies Danielle M. Johnson, Art Jillian E. Johnson, Communication Studies Amber R. Kuennen, Theatre Arts Rachel M. Mattick, Cognitive Science Michael J. Maurer, Mass Media Victor O. Ongule, Mass Media Chelsey Pittman, Art Mckayla Schafer, English Emily J. Scharmer, Philosophy, Politics & Economics Holly M. Steffl, Mass Media Jillian H. Swan, Art Jillian H. Swan, Art Education

CUM LAUDE Kacie L. Brooks, Communication Studies Heather Castner, Art Kathryn A. Cincoski, Art Reid W. Cole, Communication Studies

Ann M. Eiden, Art Valisa S. Fair, Mass Media Ruby L. Freeman, Spanish Micayla N. Hadley, Art Micayla N. Hadley, Mass Media Carrie M. Hermanson, Mass Media Courtney A. Igbo-Ogbonna, Mass Media Katelyn R. Mamer, Communications Arts & Literature Education Colton R. Moyer, Theatre Arts Hannah R. Ostertag, Communication Studies Alec M. Panchyshyn, Music Industry, Audio Production Specialist Trevor J. Perreault, Art Christopher N. Rife, Music Kaitlyn A. Rogers, Communication Studies Paige N. Russell, Communication Studies Zaryab N. Shahid, Mass Media Jessica D. Stelzner, Art Ryan B. Strelow, Theatre Arts Emilee M. Struss, English Yer Thao, English Zachary W. Thompson, Music Industry Sorcha Vikter, Communications Arts & Literature Education Joseph M. Williams, Mass Media

Dd DEPARTMENT OF ART

Professor Brian Frink, Chairperson Bryce S. Andrews, BA, Truman Donna Ballman, BA, Cleveland Melissa L. Bishop, BFA, Stillwater Briana G. Blomquist, BA, New Ulm Heather Castner, BFA, Rosemount Jake S. Christenson, BS, North Mankato

Kathryn A. Cincoski, BFA, Plymouth Tony J. Connors, BA, Sherburn Magaly De La Luz, BFA, Bloomington Ann M. Eiden, BFA, Cologne Audrey L. Griffin, BA, Wayzata Micayla N. Hadley, BFA, Brookings, South Dakota Jeffrey S. Henning, BFA, Mankato Amanda M. Holst, BS, Stillwater Kari R. Jean-Louis, BFA, Little Falls Danielle M. Johnson, BFA, Eagan 9

Ntxhw Lao, BA, Saint Francis Lucas P. McCann, BFA, San Pedro, California Meghan R. McDermott, BFA, Minneapolis Catherine J. Moriarty, BA, Ham Lake Erin M. Olson, BFA, Courtland Helen K. Peightal, BS, Oak Grove Trevor J. Perreault, BFA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kathryn E. Peterson, BFA, Mankato

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The candidates will be presented by Kimberly Contag, Interim Dean.

Chelsey Pittman, BFA, Waterville Nicholas D. Price, BFA, Springfield, Virginia Alicia H. Ragan, BFA, Delano Bridget E. Reed, BFA, Hollandale Bridget E. Reed, BS, Hollandale Tiana J. Runck, BFA, Springfield Lindsey N. Schaefer, BFA, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Jeffrey M. Schumacher, BFA, Mankato Desaree S. Simon, BA, Stillwater Jessica D. Stelzner, BFA, Eden Prairie Jillian H. Swan, BFA, Minneapolis Jillian H. Swan, BS, Minneapolis Jeffrey C. Thorstad, BFA, Albert Lea Luke J. Waltz, BFA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES Professor David Engen, Chairperson

Seth C. Allan, BS, Eagle Lake Scott M. Anderson, BS, Star Prairie, Wisconsin Alexandra M. Bahr, BS, Belle Plaine Kristine A. Bell, BA, Burnsville Kacie L. Brooks, BS, Prior Lake Thomas R. Burley, BS, Edina Emily T. Christenson, BS, Lakeville Reid W. Cole, BS, Fergus Falls Samuel J. Cole, BS, North Saint Paul Kole H. Dudley, BS, Rockwell City, Iowa Tabitha C. Emery, BS, Minneapolis Mitchell R. Funfar, BS, Coon Rapids Emily C. Geiser, BS, Maplewood Samantha K. Gessner, BS, Hibbing Kory A. Harris, BS, Minneapolis Quinn W. Harris, BS, Mankato Ari D. Hillman, BS, Golden Valley Taylor E. Israel, BS, Victoria Zachary M. Jensen, BS, New Ulm Jillian E. Johnson, BS, Mankato Paige K. Knoedler, BS, Eden Prairie Rebecca A. Kollasch, BS, New Prague Jean-Paul J. LaFontaine, BS, Faribault Shanna D. Lambert, BS, Eden Prairie Beau P. Marchwick, BS, Inver Grove Heights Abbrielle J. Massee, BS, Shorewood Samuel T. Matthews, BS, Minnetonka Mahlet Y. Mehari, BS, Richfield Ross T. Miller, BS, Maple Grove Thomas M. Montag, BS, Mankato Paige M. Muehlberg, BS, Excelsior Carolyn R. Muhvich, BS, Cottage Grove

Conner M. O’Brien, BS, Mason City, Iowa Hannah R. Ostertag, BS, Hampton Samuel B. Peters, BS, Elysian Blake W. Peterson, BS, Coon Rapids Brooke L. Piller, BS, Faribault Kyle T. Riggott, BS, Mankato Kaitlyn A. Rogers, BS, Waseca Paige N. Russell, BS, Cheyenne, Wyoming Donovan J. Rutledge, BS, Eden Prairie Zachary B. Shamblott, BS, Plymouth Melissa C. Stahn, BS, White Bear Lake Serandan B. Teply, BA, Mankato Lauren A. Toddy, BS, Maple Grove Jayla R. Topel, BS, Mankato Eric M. Triplett, BS, Maple Plain Trent D. Vandertie, BS, Yorkville, Illinois Sarah M. Voehl, BS, Lakefield Mark G. Vukadinovic, BS, Mount Prospect, Illinois Ellen R. Weil, BS, Woodbury Briana N. Wentworth, BS, Mankato Porsha A. Wright, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Professor Matthew Sewell, Chairperson Ryan E. Berndt, BS, Bloomington Austin D. Bohnert, BA, Glencoe Dylan J. Boor, BA, Maplewood Jason N. Depuydt, BS, Mankato John D. Dorcy, BA, Eagan Matthew V. Eberline, BA, Blue Earth Jacob M. Fitzlaff, BA, Clarks Grove Alyssa R. Frame, BA, Mankato Jessica L. Godderz, BFA, Maple Grove Nathan M. Graham, BS, Shakopee Sarah R. Harrington, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Isaac L. Hendrickson, BA, Forest Lake Jonathan B. Hines, BS, Blooming Prairie Justin A. Libertoski, BFA, Weston, Wisconsin Katelyn R. Mamer, BS, Mankato Teresa M. Milczark, BA, Mora Colin J. Nelson, BA, Eagan Mckayla Schafer, BA, Mankato Emilee M. Struss, BA, Baxter Yer Thao, BA, Shoreview Kim M. Utesch, BS, Pine River Sorcha Vikter, BS, Mankato Ethan R. Winter, BA, Burnsville

DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIA

Professor Amy Lauters, Chairperson Halley R. Bentz, BS, Savage Melissa L. Bishop, BS, Stillwater Arlene E. Boland , BS, Bemidji Jacob J. Bosshart, BS, Rochester Kale W. Burton, BS, Mankato Asha A. Buxton, BS, Savage Brandon M. Davis, BS, Mankato Alexandra P. Ebnet, BS, Lake Lillian Alexandra A. Failor, BS, Prior Lake Valisa S. Fair, BS, Mankato Ashley D. Fredericks, BS, Mankato Hannah L. Funk, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Zoey B. Gulden, BA, Saint Cloud Micayla N. Hadley, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Carrie M. Hermanson, BS, Lake Elmo Barrett S. Herrig, BS, Mountain Lake Courtney A. Igbo-Ogbonna, BS, Saint Paul Yuseong Jeon, BS, Republic of Korea Nicklaus J. Johnson, BS, Burnsville Brittany A. Jonsson, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Hannah I. Jorgensen, BS, Little Falls Zachary T. Kaplan, BS, New Prague Brittany J. Kemmerer, BS, Hager City, Wisconsin Madison R. Krings, BS, Lake Elmo Chantal B. Maciel, BA, Butterfield Tieg A. Maryarski, BS, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Michael J. Maurer, BA, North Mankato Chelsea J. Miller, BS, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Jalah L. Morrison, BA, Eden Prairie Lucas B. Murra, BS, Mankato Taylor Q. O’Hara, BS, Minneapolis Victor O. Ongule, BS, Mankato Brittany S. Prochaska, BS, New Prague Alissa N. Rissmiller, BS, Mankato Sarah J. Schlieman, BS, New Ulm Maggie L. Scholl, BS, Burnsville Zaryab N. Shahid, BS, Farmington Jennifer L. Sodomka, BA, Portland, Oregon Holly M. Steffl, BS, Lakeville Lamarr X. Sullivan, BS, Roseville Audrey E. Swaggert, BS, Fridley Samantha J. Terning, BS, Dassel Sarah E. Thorson, BS, Rosemount Emily R. Tycast, BS, Prior Lake Emily L. Van Bergen, BS, Princeton

Bryn J. Tanner, BS, Mankato Nickolas L. Voight, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Professor Greg Taylor, Chairperson

Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson Todd A. Alle, BS, Eden Prairie Lindsey Beaver, BA, Gillette, Wyoming Mary J. Goedtke, BM, Comfrey Tamara V. Kopytina, BA, Plymouth Alec M. Panchyshyn, BS, Champlin Christopher N. Rife, BA, Mankato Zachary W. Thompson, BS, Faribault

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Professor Brandon Cooke, Chairperson Ajibola A. Agboola, BS, Farmington Dalton J. Brandau, BS, Byron Leo DeBisschop, BS, Geneseo, Illinois Rachel M. Mattick, BS, Wells Jeffrey T. Raymond, BA, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Emily J. Scharmer, BA, Eagle Lake Briona A. Thomson, BS, Janesville

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE Professor Paul Hustoles Chairperson

James R. Ehlenz, BFA, Columbia Heights Emily M. Higgins, BS, Brookfield, Wisconsin Leigh M. Jacobson, BFA, Panama City Beach, Florida Amber R. Kuennen, BFA, Decorah, Iowa Natavia S. Lewis, BA, Saint Paul Colton R. Moyer, BFA, Saint Paul Lauren M. Nelson, BFA, Saint Cloud Mary J. Olson, BFA, Andover Ryan B. Strelow, BFA, Winona

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES

Raymond T. Atlas, BA, Minneapolis William P. Aukes, BA, Madison Lake Leah M. Cargin, BA, Hastings Jessica Castellanos, BA, Chaska Ruby L. Freeman, BA, Chaska Natasha M. Gill, BA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Chealsey A. Gleason, BS, Maple Grove Jenny M. Kalvik, BA, Crystal Ian J. Langseth, BA, Edina Brittany Russell, BS, Lindenhurst, Illinois John G. Zehnder, BA, Mankato

HUMANITIES

Professor Gwen Westerman, Director

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Professor Kristi Treinen, Director

Matthew M. Arford, BS, Ham Lake Taylor S. Aukes, BS, Ankeny, Iowa Macy R. Butson, BS, Edgerton Kelli A. Danner, BS, Albert Lea Judith D. Ebel, BS, Mankato Jerrell E. Hancock, BS, Mankato Jenna M. Hess, BS, Champlin Curtis C. Hexum, BS, Apple Valley Lillian J. Lamoreux, BS, Vernon Center Thomas L. Langford, BS, Mankato Andrew C. Madsen, BS, Lake Crystal Jefferson W. Mason, BS, Crystal Courtney L. Ronk, BS, Toledo, Ohio Ronald B. Ross, BS, Indianapolis, Indiana Sara M. Saccoman, BS, Pequot Lakes Siavash Sadeghi Sedigh, BS, Mankato Andrew W. Schaeppi, BS, Farmington Casey E. Sorensen, BS, Lincoln, Nebraska Mallory L. Thomas, BS, Mankato Peggy A. Wilson, BS, New Ulm

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LIBERAL STUDIES

Gina Maahs-Zurbey, Student Relations Coordinator Josh L. Atkinson, AA, Zumbro Falls Jordan T. Baumann, AA, Minnetonka Emily R. Beaulieu, AA, Mankato Brittany M. Beelner, AA, Mankato Leslie M. Fox, AA, Maple Grove Cassaundra A. Frischmon, AA, Mankato Samuel J. Gast, AA, Mankato Kimberly M. Guminiak, AA, Chandler, Arizona Nicholas Hall, AA, Forest City, Iowa Katherine L. Hogan, AA, South Saint Paul Shane P. Honnette, AA, Saint Francis Don W. Jacobs, AA, Bloomington Tristan A. Jeffers, AA, Apple Valley Nicholas P. Johnson, AA, Mankato Kiley A. Kenall, AA, Hudson, Wisconsin Emily G. Kloeckl, AA, Gaylord Deanna N. Knutsen, AA, Burnsville Madison R. Krings, AA, Lake Elmo Zachery R. Lewis, AA, Prescott, Wisconsin Jillian E. Maas, AA, Lake Crystal Cori J. Madson, AA, Eagle Lake BriAnna E. McCabe, AA, Rochester Marissa A. McDaniel, AA, Ramsey Benjamin T. McGinn, AA, Shorewood Karen J. Muller, AA, Houston Casey E. Ohlhauser, AA, Eagan Kelly C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, AA, Chaska Anthony T. Poepping, AA, Paynesville Jacqueline A. Probst, AA, Redwood Falls Chelsea R. Reinhart, AA, Excelsior Andrea L. Rossow, AA, Saint Peter Cole R. Shaughnessy, AA, Le Center Lance R. Skellenger, AA, Saint Louis Park Joel R. Sween, AA, Faribault Alexandra E. Troye, AA, Saint Francis Ashley A. Warner, AA, Blooming Prairie Teddy K. Washburn, AA, Stillwater Chad G. Zastrow, AA, Rochester

9:00 a.m. Program

Garrett M. Weller, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Brianna R. Wenner, BS, Odin Joseph M. Williams, BS, Cottage Grove Stephanie A. Williams, BS, Mankato

College of Business SUMMA CUM LAUDE Ryan J. Demko, Accounting Shane M. Ewy, Accounting Brett A. Feldman, Finance Justine A. Gerdts, Accounting Libbie M. Junker, Management Jacob A. Michels, Finance Ashley R. Pelzer, Accounting Matthew L. Rathlisberger, Accounting Richard L. Sargent, Management Anthony T. Schoenberg, Accounting Ashley E. Vetter, Management

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Mohamed K. Al Duhbani, Finance Elizabeth J. Anderson, Management Devin P. Bossert, Accounting Devin P. Bossert, Finance Connor V. Craven, Marketing Alex M. Fritz, Management Jakob K. Gerdts, Accounting Grant D. Hegge, Finance Alex J. Herzog, Management Matthew J. Hultgren, Accounting

Tae Woong Hwang, Accounting Tae Woong Hwang, Finance Courtney E. Johnson, Management Josiah D. Jorgensen, Finance John K. Kallestad, Management Amoin Lynn F. Kokora, Finance Peter B. Lammi, Management Peter B. Lammi, Marketing Kallie R. Leindecker, Marketing Nicole T. Lynch, Management Iman M. Nashed, Accounting An T. Nguyen, Accounting Nicholas R. Risler, Accounting Marissa L. Robling, Accounting Marissa L. Robling, Management Brittany M. Schuster, Accounting Tyler A. Schwab, Finance Rida R. Vohra, Management Jake D. Wagner, Marketing Brianna C. Werner, Management

CUM LAUDE Raed A. Almutawa, Marketing Ali N. Alsuwayyid, Marketing Stetson J. Baker, Management

Jessica P. Boden, Marketing Jacob M. Boyer, Accounting Maria R. Breimhurst, Accounting Jamie L. Bresnahan, Accounting Jaclyn N. Brommer, Management DeAndre J. Cunningham, Finance Angela M. Fortney, Finance Becca L. Gimler, Marketing Trieu N. Ho, Management Logan D. Hoehn, Management Elizabeth P. Imm, Accounting Tanvir Kalam, International Business Jennifer L. Kopischke, Marketing Brent S. Krosch, Accounting Brent S. Krosch, Finance Jordan R. Ludewig, Finance Avery D. Malakowsky, Finance Philip J. Marks, Management Ahreum Park, Accounting Mohammed H. Shahid, Marketing Katrina L. Smayling, Marketing Kristy M. Sonnek, Management Kristy M. Sonnek, Marketing Karlee R. Strack, Accounting Alexander M. Thomas, Accounting Adam J. Van Rooy, Finance

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

Dula D. Abdissa, BS, Mankato Turki A. Alsaloum, BS, Mankato Rafed T. Alsubhi, BS, Saudi Arabia Rami F. Alsubhi, BS, Saudi Arabia Shalinie A. Bandaranayaka M, BS, Sri Lanka Devin P. Bossert, BS, Mankato Jacob M. Boyer, BS, Jackson

Maria R. Breimhurst, BS, Eagan Jamie L. Bresnahan, BS, Edina Marvel D. Bruno, BS, Madelia Ryan J. Demko, BS, Woodbury Stefan R. Domeier, BS, Inver Grove Heights Alyssa M. Doty, BS, Montevideo Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple Grove Shane M. Ewy, BS, Saint Paul Park Elizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard Lake Jakob K. Gerdts, BS, Truman Justine A. Gerdts, BS, Truman Heidi M. Greeley, BS, Winsted Tyler J. Hong, BS, Ramsey 13

Montasir Hossain, BS, Bangladesh Matthew J. Hultgren, BS, Forest Lake Tae Woong Hwang, BS, Republic of Korea Elizabeth P. Imm, BS, Becker Jonathan Kek, BS, Eagan Phillip H. Knouft, BS, Bloomington Kacie J. Korsten, BS, Mankato Brent S. Krosch, BS, Lake Crystal Rebecca R. Linsmeier, BS, Okabena Matthew H. McGregor, BS, Mankato Jerad R. Michels, BS, North Mankato Kalie L. Molden, BS, Milan Iman M. Nashed, BS, Syria

9:00 a.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.

Alyssa J. Netzke, BS, Marshall An T. Nguyen, BS, Vietnam Ahreum Park, BS, Republic of Korea Ashley R. Pelzer, BS, Emmetsburg, Iowa Stephanie N. Perry, BS, Minneapolis Tammy L. Peterson, BS, Wells Matthew L. Rathlisberger, BS, Chaska Nicholas R. Risler, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Marissa L. Robling, BS, Jordan Ryan T. Saumur, BS, Long Beach, California Anthony T. Schoenberg, BS, Avon Brianna J. Schug, BS, Hamburg Brittany M. Schuster, BS, Owatonna Karlee R. Strack, BS, Sauk Rapids William C. Struck, BS, Mankato Alexander M. Thomas, BS, North Mankato Ashley M. Tschida, BS, Faribault Alyssa R. Worm, BS, Cologne Morgan A. Zollner, BS, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Professor Roger Severns, Chairperson Mohamed K. Al Duhbani, BS, Yemen Brandy L. Balder, BS, Mankato Tyler R. Beckett, BS, Farmington Devin P. Bossert, BS, Mankato Stephen J. Cassin, BS, Chaska Matthew P. Coulter, BS, Shakopee DeAndre J. Cunningham, BS, Maplewood Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple Grove Brett A. Feldman, BS, Renville Elizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard Lake Angela M. Fortney, BS, Mankato Michael D. Hart, BS, Eagan Grant D. Hegge, BS, Mankato Tae Woong Hwang, BS, Republic of Korea Josiah D. Jorgensen, BS, Howard Lake Amoin Lynn F. Kokora, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ivoire) Brent S. Krosch, BS, Lake Crystal Hayden T. Lawler, BS, Deephaven Randy H. Lien, BS, Eden Prairie Austin N. Lindquist, BS, Apple Valley Jordan R. Ludewig, BS, Owatonna Minh Van T. Luong, BS, Vietnam Avery D. Malakowsky, BS, Minnesota Lake

Jacob A. Michels, BS, Hanska Nicole M. Mikhailov, BS, Minnetonka Elena Minceva, BS, Mankato Awa Ndiaye, BS, Senegal Alyssa J. Netzke, BS, Marshall Abdulrahman D. Omar, BS, Apple Valley Joseph N. Rathmanner, BS, Big Lake Zachary H. Romashko, BS, Blaine Adam P. Rutherford, BS, Burnsville Tyler A. Schwab, BS, Mantorville Jacob C. Seifert, BS, Mankato Brett T. Spartz, BS, Worthington Jase W. Strasburg, BS, Volga, South Dakota Nicholas J. Taber, BS, Minnetonka Bethelhem B. Tesfaw, BS, Ethiopia Jared W. Tonn, BS, Amboy Adam J. Van Rooy, BS, Rochester Shane T. Wendland, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

Professor Miles Smayling, Chairperson Elizabeth J. Anderson-Suarez, BS, Mankato Stetson J. Baker, BS, Cumberland, Wisconsin Aaron B. Barnhouse, BS, Princeton Brooke L. Beck, BS, Bemidji Louis R. Bernard, BS, Mankato Nina R. Brandtzaeg, BS, Norway Jaclyn N. Brommer, BS, Rosemount Marissa M. Carlson, BS, Plymouth Yangok L. Chei, BS, Mankato Dalton J. Chmelik, BS, Faribault Taylor L. Christensen, BS, Hopkins Joshua M. Couch, BS, Omaha, Nebraska Cayce L. Craig, BS, Fairmont Drew A. Diekman, BS, Mankato Clint M. Dwire, BS, Baxter Jacob Fasching, BS, Apple Valley Amberlea D. Fields, BS, Amboy Alex M. Fritz, BS, Maple Grove Andersen J. Gale, BS, Woodbury Gabriela A. Goncalves, BS, Brazil Heidi M. Greeley, BS, Winsted Alex J. Herzog, BS, New Ulm Trieu N. Ho, BS, Mankato Logan D. Hoehn, BS, North Mankato Kierra L. Holbert, BS, Garrison Lauren Hove, BS, Forest Lake Tyler J. Huhnerkoch, BS, Vesta Courtney E. Johnson, BS, New Ulm 14

Libbie M. Junker, BS, West Lakeland John K. Kallestad, BS, Mankato Peter B. Lammi, BS, Blaine Ka-ying Lao, BS, Saint Francis Anthony J. Larson, BS, Lakeshore Joseph D. Leahy, BS, Northfield Mathew A. Litsheim, BS, Montgomery Nicole T. Lynch, BS, Saint Clair Philip J. Marks, BS, Bird Island Drake J. Maxwell, BS, Minneapolis Kacey R. Meis, BS, Oakdale Amanda M. Meyer, BS, Rogers Michael K. Olafson, BS, Mankato Megan D. Olinger, BS, Hutchinson Sara N. Peters, BS, Eagle Lake Steven M. Rethwill, BS, Saint Paul Marissa L. Robling, BS, Jordan Brandon G. Ross, BS, Saint Peter Richard L. Sargent, BS, Brainerd Tyler Jay C. Schafer, BS, Cleveland Nicole R. Scherping, BS, Winsted Nathaniel R. Schmidt, BS, Hutchinson Nicholas W. Schmidt, BS, Redwood Falls Alexis R. Scholten, BS, Bricelyn Adam M. Sinn, BS, Vadnais Heights Kristy M. Sonnek, BS, Janesville Molly M. Steele, BS, Forest Lake Kali R. Thompson, BS, Saint Louis Park Tomas Vargas Ortiz, BS, Colombia Ashley E. Vetter, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Rida R. Vohra, BS, Pakistan Brianna C. Werner, BS, Blaine Jonathan C. Wolf, BS, Oak Forest, Illinois

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Professor Gloria Meng, Chairperson

Raed A. Almutawa, BS, Saudi Arabia Ali N. Alsuwayyid, BS, Saudi Arabia Morgan R. Benson, BS, Winona Alexandra L. Blix, BS, Pequot Lakes Jessica P. Boden, BS, White Bear Lake Anthony T. Bongard, BS, Mankato Jack D. Bostrom, BS, Owatonna Mitchell R. Brandes, BS, Minneapolis Connor V. Craven, BS, Rochester Margaret C. Dess, BS, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Harrison Falteisek, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin

Thomas A. Kujak, BS, Bloomington Peter B. Lammi, BS, Blaine Kallie R. Leindecker, BS, Andover Alex M. Lerman, BS, Maple Grove Shirwa A. Mohamed, BS, Minneapolis Santos J. Montecillo Jimenez, BS, Shakopee Phillip M. Olson, BS, Ellendale Kasey L. Penk, BS, Litchfield Danielle D. Petersen, BS, Brandon, South Dakota

Courtney B. Plender, BS, Saint Louis Park Mohammed H. Shahid, BS, Farmington Katrina L. Smayling, BS, Mankato Kristy M. Sonnek, BS, Janesville Jase W. Strasburg, BS, Volga, South Dakota Ebrothie C. Thiemele, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ivoire) Tomas Vargas Ortiz, BS, Colombia Jake D. Wagner, BS, Andover

9:00 a.m. Program

Megan N. Fleischer, BS, North Mankato Latisha S. Fowlin, BS, Minneapolis Becca L. Gimler, BS, Brooklyn Park Joseph W. Graves, BS, Bloomington Stephanie A. Hippen, BS, Prior Lake Tanvir Kalam, BS, Bangladesh Robb D. Kalina, BS, Bloomington Andrew J. Kienlen, BS, Fairfax Jennifer L. Kopischke, BS, Duluth Lauren J. Kraemer, BS, Apple Valley

College of Science, Engineering and Technology SUMMA CUM LAUDE Katherine J. Bauer, Computer and Information Technology Susan A. Benjamin, Integrated Engineering Alexandra A. Dahmes, Biology: Zoology Erika L. Magnusson, Biology: Ecology Justin T. Otto, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Brian M. Robley, Biotechnology Brian M. Robley, Biology: Microbiology Brittany Russell, Biology: Zoology Jonathan Verdon, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Brent D. Verke, Integrated Engineering Abrar Zawed, Biology: Biomedical Sciences

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Saami Ahmed, Information Systems Matthew R. Alitz, Chemistry Teaching Jesse M. Battcher, Computer and Information Technology David Botros, Biol: Biomedical Sciences Anish Dangol, Computer and Information Technology Rebecca R. DeGray, Medical Technology Lane C. Dobie, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Michael R. Doyle, Manufacturing Engineering Technology John M. Engelhart, Computer and Information Technology

Andrew G. Hanegmon, Integrated Engineering Tyler J. Hanson, Computer and Information Technology Matthew P. Helm, Integrated Engineering Darin W. Howell, Environmental Sciences Gunjan Kaphle, Information Systems Adam G. Kronebusch, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Calvin C. Leisenheimer, Manufacturing Engineering Technology William A. Manning, Mathematics Andrew T. Mayer, Computer and Information Technology Rafat B. Nasir, Computer and Information Technology Andrew G. Nicholson, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Andrew G. Nicholson, Chemistry Kristina E. Nistler, Medical Technology Kristina E. Nistler, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Brandon L. Nyberg, Computer and Information Technology Prithviraj Palit, Electrical Engineering Joshua A. Quast, Construction Management Roshan Shrestha, Information Systems Trent W. Warner, Manufacturing Engineering Technology James M. Wells, Computer and Information Technology David J. White, Computer and Information Technology

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CUM LAUDE Nasser F. Alajmi, Electrical Engineering Luke T. Bounds, Integrated Engineering Mitchl G. Buck, Integrated Engineering Samuel V. Bui, Computer and Information Technology Jared M. Fiedler, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Scott M. Jewison, Automotive Engineering Technology Braydon J. Johnson, Information Systems An Na Kang, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Evan T. Koehler, Physics Kate L. Ledegar, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Andrew M. Meyer, Computer and Information Technology Amanda J. Remund, Biology: Plant Science Scott A. Spangenberg, Computer Engineering Scott A. Spangenberg, Electrical Engineering Jeffrey R. Stocker, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Shannon M. Strand, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Colten D. Tlusty, Environmental Sciences Matthew B. Van Fossen, Computer and Information Technology Eric D. Williams, Integrated Engineering Larry T. Xiong, Automotive Engineering Technology

9:00 a.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Brian Martensen, Dean.

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

Mohammed A. Al Mattar, BS, Saudi Arabia Jacob F. Asfeld, BS, Watkins Timothy K. Brown, BS, Waseca Miller W. Crawford, BS, Mankato Ryan L. Dallman, BS, Hutchinson Lane C. Dobie, BS, Mankato Michael R. Doyle, BS, Mankato Jared M. Fiedler, BS, Rice Adam J. Giroux, BS, Saint Joseph Andrew J. Hentges, BS, Carver Scott M. Jewison, BS, Janesville Benjamin D. Johnson, BS, Blaine Tyler J. Koch, BS, Brooklyn Park Calvin C. Leisenheimer, BS, Byron Kevin J. Lucker-Frei, BS, Lakeville Mark Lyder, BS, Chaska Robert M. Mahrer, BS, Rochester Brent T. Schwalenberg, BS, Mankato Eugene J. Slaba, BS, Mankato Robert D. Standon, BS, Mankato Jeffrey R. Stocker, BS, Jordan Brandon C. Svoboda, BS, Mankato Trent W. Warner, BS, Elk River William M. White, BS, Mankato Larry T. Xiong, BS, North Saint Paul Kee Yang, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Professor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson

Giovanna A. Abugre, BS, Ghana Christopher S. Allen, BS, Mankato Jeffrey M. Almanza, BS, Waconia William F. Bertels, BS, Bethel Brian D. Billing, BS, Mankato Adelina Borukhov, BS, Maple Grove David Botros, BS, Richfield Alexandra A. Dahmes, BS, Sunburg Christopher R. Dawald, BS, Faribault Rebecca R. DeGray, BS, Mankato Karleen J. Doering, BS, Hutchinson Sara M. Feyereisen, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Jasmine V. Gavle, BS, Albert Lea

Theodore A. Gunderson, BS, Jordan Laura J. Habig, BS, Sherburn Taeyeung Hong, BS, Republic of Korea Darin W. Howell, BS, Mukwonago, Wisconsin Stacey L. Hulseberg, BS, Saint Peter Paul R. Hunter, BS, Brownsdale Sabrina D. James, BS, Minneapolis Walter L. Jordan, BS, Crosby, North Dakota An Na Kang, BS, Republic of Korea Nazneen A. Khan, BS, Bangladesh Adam G. Kronebusch, BS, Mankato Kevin M. Lance, BS, Woodbury Ross L. Lappi, BS, Duluth Kate L. Ledegar, BS, Holmen, Wisconsin Steven D. Lester, BS, Lake Villa, Illinois Erika L. Magnusson, BS, Fergus Falls Hamza A. Malik, BS, Pakistan Amber L. Masloski, BS, Shakopee Kelsey R. McGarry, BS, Delano Nathaniel M. Meidl, BS, Prior Lake Molly R. Moldan, BS, Sleepy Eye Brittany D. Myre, BS, Mankato Andrew G. Nicholson, BS, Plymouth Kristina E. Nistler, BS, Saint Cloud Justin T. Otto, BS, Kenosha, Wisconsin John T. Powers, III, BS, Montevideo Kyrsten R. Quinnell, BS, Eagan Samantha L. Rapp, BS, Osceola, Wisconsin Amanda J. Remund, BS, Morristown Brian M. Robley, BS, Alexandria Brittany Russell, BS, Lindenhurst, Illinois Shannon M. Strand, BS, Shoreview Lindsey M. Tirado, BS, Kasota Colten D. Tlusty, BS, Waseca Grace B. Tucci, BS, Lakeville Mara E. Tuominen, BS, Mankato Jonathan Verdon, BS, Hutchinson Mai T. Vue, BS, Minneapolis Yen N. Vuong, BS, Brooklyn Park Jacob M. Westphal, BS, Eagan Abrar Zawed, BS, Bangladesh

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Matthew R. Alitz, BS, Lake City Redeat B. Dadi, BA, Saint Paul Dane C. Dusek, BS, Lakeville Caitlin M. Fahey, BA, Young America Alexandra M. Humble, BA, Mankato

Tigist T. Hunde, BA, Blaine Santiago Martinez Cifuentes, BS, Colombia Selam Y. Mebratu, BA, Columbia Heights Andrew G. Nicholson, BA, Plymouth Jackie A. Rebstock, BS, Sanborn Breanna J. Scott, BS, Saint Peter Elliott V. Tapelt, BS, Annandale

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE Professor Leon Tietz, Chairperson

Andrei Aghenii, BS, Moldova Saami Ahmed, BS, Bangladesh Khalid S. Alharbi, BS, Saudi Arabia Bader A. Almutairi, BS, Saudi Arabia Ali A. Alzahir, BS, Saudi Arabia Jesse M. Battcher, BS, Le Sueur Katherine J. Bauer, BS, Gaylord Kyle J. Beaver, BS, Minnetrista Samuel V. Bui, BS, Burnsville Kyle D. Carriveau, BS, Mankato Anish Dangol, BS, Nepal Samual D. Dunham, BS, Burnsville Tyler S. Elfering, BS, Stewart John M. Engelhart, BS, Lakeville Gabriel M. Franz, BS, Oakdale Theodore J. Getzke, BS, Hutchinson Matthew K. Grandy, BS, Blaine Tyler J. Hanson, BS, Woodbury David A. Jensen, BS, Cedar Falls, Iowa Braydon J. Johnson, BS, Eagan Mubasser Kamal, BS, Bangladesh Gunjan Kaphle, BS, Nepal Kyle L. Kostka, BS, Pillager Roshan Manandhar, BS, Nepal Andrew T. Mayer, BS, New Hope Keenan N. Meade, BS, Blaine Andrew M. Meyer, BS, Waldorf Holly R. Miller, BS, Venice, Florida Rafat B. Nasir, BS, Bangladesh Brandon L. Nyberg, BS, Saint Francis Dylan L. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, BS, Blue Earth John P. Planton, BS, Soudan Benjamin T. Ristrom, BS, Wyoming Swastika Shiwakoti, BS, Nepal Roshan Shrestha, BS, Nepal Jonathan Q. Speers, BS, Fridley Alexander J. Strohmyer, BS, Apple Valley

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Professor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson Zachary R. Anderson, BS, Lino Lakes Alex Benson, BS, Wyoming Jennifer L. Bertram, BS, Faribault Scott C. Bertrand, BS, Savage Aaron T. Bixby, BS, Farmington Trenton T. Bolin, BS, Maple Grove Andrew N. Bronson, BS, Superior, Wisconsin Cole E. Brown, BS, Saint James Wesley B. Burmeister, BS, Welcome Samuel A. Costigan, BS, Caledonia Mohamed A. Hassan, BS, Mankato Michael V. Hirsch, BS, Austin Michael J. Janssen, BS, Vadnais Heights Anthony R. Knutson, BS, Lanesboro Joshua A. Quast, BS, Cannon Falls Zebadiah J. Roth, BS, Lake Crystal Lance B. Selvig, BS, Isanti Daniel R. Swanson, BS, Sparta, Wisconsin Tyler J. Williams, BS, Farmington

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Professor Vincent Winstead, Chairperson

Nasser F. Alajmi, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Hussain J. Aljadhar, BS, Saudi Arabia Meshal H. Almuhanna, BSEE, Dhahran, Mohammed A. Alsagoor, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Colton J. Green, BSEE, New Richmond, Wisconsin Shoumik Hasan, BSEE, Bangladesh Charles R. Homan, BS, Minneapolis Matthew J. Lorang, BS, Savage Josh P. Neperud, BS, Cannon Falls Prithviraj Palit, BSEE, Bangladesh Andrew C. Pharuang, BS, Saint Louis Park Sarzana Shabab, BSEE, Bangladesh Scott A. Spangenberg, BS Comp. Eng., Maplewood Scott A. Spangenberg, BSEE, Maplewood Syed M. Tasrif, BSEE, Bangladesh

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERING Professor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Susan A. Benjamin, BSE, Nashwauk Luke T. Bounds, BSE, Hill City Mitchl G. Buck, BSE, Virginia Jonathan T. Fors, BSE, Bloomington Andrew G. Hanegmon, BSE, Hibbing Matthew P. Helm, BSE, Vernal, Utah Donavon R. Johnson, BSE, Grand Rapids Adam M. Le, BSE, Shakopee Luke S. Meech, BSE, Sebeka

Kali R. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, BSE, Swatara Sterling J. Szymonowicz, BSE, Superior, Wisconsin Brent D. Verke, BSE, Anoka Eric D. Williams, BSE, Dayton

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Charles Waters, Chairperson

David L. Bayerl, BS, Elk River Jacob C. Elliott, BS, Andover Andrew J. Geiger, BS, Sleepy Eye Michael W. Kuhnly, BS, Lino Lakes William A. Manning, BS, Edina Breanna D. Morrissette, BS, Vadnais Heights

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Professor Patrick Tebbe, Chairperson

Sidi M. Bah, BSME, Guinea Zhou Fang, BSME, China Andrew T. Macho, BSME, North Branch Mohamed Ashick Wazeer, BSME, Sri Lanka

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Professor Youwen Xu, Chairperson

Alexander L. Baumgartner, BS, Aitkin Evan T. Koehler, BS, Minneapolis

9:00 a.m. Program

Eric C. Stromberg, BS, Mankato Aashish Tandukar, BS, Nepal Daniel J. Thurston, BS, Savage Matthew B. Van Fossen, BS, Albert Lea James M. Wells, BS, Mankato Kaleb R. Wendricks, BS, Suamico, Wisconsin David J. White, BS, Truman

Program 12:00 p.m. Prelude Concert

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings

Michael Vekich Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Dale Wolpers, ‘‘75, ‘83, ‘84, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association Shannon R. Sullivan Bachelor of Science, Nursing College of Allied Health and Nursing Amanda L. McGowan Master of Science, Experiential Education College of Education

Conferring of Degrees

Madeline R. Shaw Bachelor of Arts, Gender & Women’s Studies College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated. 21

12:00 p.m. Program

Processional March

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

PAUL J. HUSTOLES Interim Vice President for University Advancement

MICHAEL VEKICH CLARK JOHNSON Board of Trustees Chair Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Social and Behavioral Sciences KIMBERLY GREER Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education and Interim Dean for University Extended Education JULIA HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Allied Health & Nursing

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Interim Vice President for Information & Technology Services HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity LORI PIOWLSKI Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Heath and Nursing

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services STEPHEN STOYNOFF Dean of Global Education RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration MARILYN J. WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs DALE WOLPERS President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Dd Procession Participants JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Mandaly LaMere, College of Allied Health and Nursing Mariah Schwecke, College of Education Paige Heinrich, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Lynnette Engeswick Norma Krumwiede Mary Visser ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Bonnie Berg David Bissonnette Joye Bond Hans-Peter deRuiter Joseph Flood Amy S. Hedman

Susan Tarr Heather Von Bank ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Kristen Anderson Patricia Bierwaltes Brooke Burk Robyn Ceurvorst Lisa Fleck Rachelle Fuller Brian Kamnetz Jae Min Lee Kristi Montandon Marilyn Swan COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Nihad Daidzic John Seymour Teresa Wallace ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Ron Browne Carrie Chapman

Kathleen Foord Jason Kaufman Karl Matz ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Beth Beschorner Kyena Cornelius Kim Johnson-Harris Teresa Kruizenga Lisa Vasquez INSTRUCTOR Mymique Baxter COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Afroza Anwary Steven Buechler Ashok Chowdhury Kebba Darboe Jose Javier Lopez Fei Yuan

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Raymond Asomani-Boateng David Beimers Christine Black-Hughes Kristie Campana Christopher Corley Rhonda Dass ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Ross Aalgaard Christian Dobratz Elizabeth Fillion Laura Harrison Woo Suk Jang Patricia Nelson James Smalley LIBRARY FACULTY Lisa Buares Monika Antonelli ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY Maria Baxter-Nuamah John Bulcock Julie Snow

College of Graduate Studies DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Mymique Y. Baxter, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Dissertation: Ethnically Diverse Students and K-12 Teacher Preparation Programs: An Analytical Study of Effective Recruitment and Retention Strategies in Select Midwest Colleges and Universities Zachary J. Hansen, Mankato Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Dissertation: A Phenomenological Investigation of Clinical Intuition among Alcohol and Drug Counselors Kim A. Meyer, Wells Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Dissertation: Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perceptions of Life Skill Development in ProjectBased Learning Schools

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Dana N. Shea, Saint Charles School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Carlos Panahon Dissertation: Increasing Paraprofessional Fidelity of Implementation through Performance Feedback

SPECIALIST

Gina K. Anderson, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Allison A. Arndt, Saint Bonifacius Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Laura L. Bemel, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Stacy A. Collins, Waseca Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Darren R. Eliason, Plymouth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michael M. Elston, Edina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Mandy J. Fletcher, Blue Earth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kristin K. Greene, Shakopee Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Leah A. Hack, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kaylene R. Jensen, Blooming Prairie Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michael J. Johnson, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Heather J. Kay, Roseville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kimberly Krinkie-Anderson, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin John R. Lustig, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Rhonda J. Mechels, Savage Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ann L. Mikkalson, Kasson Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kim S. Mueske, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Christopher J. Naumann, Jackson Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Mandi R. Nohner, Janesville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Shawn H. Peck, Burnsville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jennifer M. Prunty, Janesville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tiffany M. Rose, Farmington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Cara L. Samuelson, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

12:00 p.m. Program

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

Jennifer L. Thompson, Gibbon Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jodi A. Vanderheiden, Saint Michael Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tyson J. Walker, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Benjamin D. Wolfe, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTS Prawan C. Amatya, Nepal Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond AsomaniBoateng Michael D. Anderson, Oakdale Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Thomas B. Becker, Victoria Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr Mackenzy P. Boehmer, New Hope Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Andrew E. Brunick, Cologne Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Daniel R. Davies, Lino Lakes Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton Todd J. Edlin, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Benjamin O. Effah, Ghana Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Zachariah E. Ellsworth, Brooklyn Park Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Russell Fricano Santiago J. Escobar, Madelia Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Taylor K. Goergen, Hastings Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Christine N. Gundermann, League City, Texas Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Thesis: Created Equal? Comparing Disturbing Media Outcomes Across Occupations Iselin M. Ihrstad, Norway Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller Thesis: Is the Truth in the Comments? Anti-Feminism and Anti-Immigration in Norwegian Online Newspaper Comment Threads

Andrew T. Langholz, New Ulm Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Colleen R. Miller, Beaverton, Oregon Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana Thesis: Depth of a Salesman: Exploring Personality as a Predictor of Sales Performance in a MultiLevel Marketing Sample Amr M. Mirza, Saudi Arabia Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Russell Fricano

Erica C. Johnson, Kearney, Nebraska Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Joseph L. Kennedy, Cottage Grove Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Behavioral Implications of a Cognitive Training Program for Individuals with Moderate Cognitive Impairment

James R. Robbins, Geneva, New York Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Kendra M. Klump, Mason, Wisconsin Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Emily Boyd Thesis: What Happens Now?: Identity and Commitment among Lesbian Women with the Passing of Same-Sex Marriage Laws in Minnesota Alexander J. Kuka, Greenwood, Indiana Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Thesis: The Relationship between Sexual Functioning and Sleep Quality in a Female Undergraduate Student Sample Jennifer L. Lacewell, Harpers Ferry, Iowa Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Thesis: The Influence of Perceived Similarity, Affect and Trust on the Performance of Student Learning Groups 24

Philip D. Niemela, Mankato Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton

Tyler A. Schmitz, Cold Spring Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Geoffrey E. Solomonson, Saint Louis Park Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Russell Fricano Melissa M. Sonnek, Mankato Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Maria A. Stevens, Rochester Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Jennifer P. Stockert, Mandan, North Dakota Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Thesis: Expatriate Adjustment of U.S. Military on Foreign Assignment: The Role of Personality and Cultural Intelligence in Adjustment Elise K. Woik, Colby, Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Thesis: Hook Up Culture: Changing the Structure of Future Relationships?

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Rachael H. Bird, Owatonna K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga Audrey L. Bjerum, Mountain Lake K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Christine M. Bye, Lakeville 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Victoria A. Honetschlager, Lakeville 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Julia E. LaFleur, Rushford Village 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Lisa A. Larson, Richfield 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kris A. Latcham, Eden Valley K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kelly A. Lutgen, Minneapolis K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Laura H. Mitchell, Buffalo K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Nancy W. Nair, Minneapolis K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Molly C. Nelson, Eden Prairie K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Megan A. Petersen, North Mankato K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Scott Page Justin J. Pfaffinger, Apple Valley 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Essia M. Redig, Burnsville K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Scott B. Rideout, Mankato K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kaitlin E. Stein, Maple Grove K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Sara G. Stein, Crystal 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Nicholas Tews, Minneapolis K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Amy Scheuermann Kendra M. Vogt, Chaska 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Ali H. Aljahdali, Saudi Arabia Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Timothy K. Benesch, North Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Michael J. Hanson, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Hussein S. Mohamed, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Reginald Edwards

MASTER OF SCIENCE Abrar Y. Al Hddad, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth Huda S. Alghamdi, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth 25

Jehan A. Alharbi, Saudi Arabia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Josie C. Alleva, Red Wing Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Manal Y. Alsheef, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth Wejdan S. Alshuaibi, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth Ibrahim A. Alzawadi, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Stephanie L. Andersen, Fairmont Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Alecia L. Arneson, Albert Lea Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Samuel N. Aron, Burnsville Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Mark Windschitl Thesis: Relationship between Nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Job Satisfaction and Quality of Healthcare They Deliver Cynthia L. Austin, Waseca Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Yewande R. Awoyemi, Woodbury Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Joy Ayu, Shakopee Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Kelsey J. Bartlett, North Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Laura L. Boche, Lakeville Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Tamara A. Bohn, Brewster Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

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Kelly J. Wood, Cologne Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Kimberly A. Bolte, Bemidji Educational Studies: Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Larissa M. Bongers, Lonsdale Special Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Jacquelyn J. Bresser, Apple Valley Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon Andrew N. Brick, Waconia Geography Advisor: Dr. Woo Suk Jang Thesis: A Migration Analysis of Demographic Transitions in the Upper-Midwest, from 2006-2010 Jolene F. Brody, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Lindsay R. Browning, Henderson Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Sean M. Burns, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Annette S. Butler, Woodbury Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Michele C. Chapin, Saint James Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Michael R. Chavez, Mankato Gender & Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Harrison Kaitlynn N. Craig, Farmington Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Dalton C. Crayton, Mankato Ethnic & Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Kalvin C. Danzl, Maple Grove Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Nicole M. Dauphinee-Bingham, Dodge Center Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Lindsay M. DeVries, Farmington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Emily A. Dirksen, Maynard Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Briana L. Duncan, Bloomington Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Kari L. Dunning, Shakopee Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Briana L. Fish, Faribault Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Maura A. Flaherty, Belle Plaine Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Hannah S. Folkens, Rogers Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Joshua R. Foss, Roseville Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Ryan L. Friederich, Spirit Lake, Iowa Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Jaime E. Fromm, Saint Peter Sociology: Human Services, Planning & Administration Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Serena A. Gardner, Albert Lea Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz Nicole M. Gartner, Rochester Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

Rhonda A. Gasiorowski, Lakeville Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Margaret M. Gilliland, Cheyenne, Wyoming Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Adam D. Gish, Mankato History Advisor: Dr. Christopher Corley Shannon Gleason, Minneapolis Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon Abby J. Grey, North Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Kia R. Gronski, Madelia Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Marie Y. Grothe, Willmar Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ellyn C. Grothem, Saint Paul Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Cailey R. Grupe, Trimont Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Kirsten J. Guentzel, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Emelia A. Gulck, Spencer, Iowa Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Amber N. Gunderson, Faribault Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Stephanie L. Gust, Fargo, North Dakota Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Katherine A. Harrell, Saint Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Drew M. Hood, Mankato Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Thesis: Hoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theory of Aging Ashley M. Hughes, Saint Peter Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Abdikadir Ibrahim, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jason Kaufman Alanna R. Isaacs, Burnsville Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Arnold F. James, Jr., Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Ashley M. Jensen, Owatonna Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Melanie A. Jensen, Coon Rapids Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Brittany A. Johnson, Waconia Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Connie M. Johnson, Minneapolis Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Sarah A. Johnson, Redwood Falls Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Danae M. June, Farmington Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Lila Kahmann, Mankato Special Education Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon Molli A. Karen, Rapid City, South Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Ambika Kasbekar, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jessica L. Kimpling, Plymouth Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Robert H. Kinzel, Shamong, New Jersey Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Ranell K. Kittelson, Blooming Prairie Special Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Lisa A. Knott, Faribault Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne Jasmine C. Koncur, Rochester Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Mouhamed N. Koubaytari, Eden Prairie Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Mark Windschitl Kjirsten M. Kroenke, Dent Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Jamie T. Kunst, Mankato Sociology: Human Services, Planning & Administration Advisor: Dr. Barbara Keating Megan E. Labitzky, Crystal Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Sarah J. Lanners, Saint Paul Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Melissa A. Larkin, Saint Peter Educational Studies: Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Michael L. Larson, Apple Valley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jason Kaufman Jordan P. Leuthold, Bloomington Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Corey W. Luettel, Medford Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Emily R. Lutterman, Saint Peter Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Rebecca M. Magner, Cleveland Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Carin G. Mangimeli, Brooklyn Park Teaching &Learning: Instructional Media In The Classroom Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Benjamin V. Mauch, Eagle Lake Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Karen L. Maunu, Lakeville Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Mandy J. McCann, Cedar Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

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Peter R. Hartman, Lakeville Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Angela M. Hatcher, Minneapolis Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Michel D. Haugh, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Justin R. Helget, Saint Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Nevada J. Helget, North Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou David J. Hendley, Mankato Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Kimberly A. Homan, Marshall Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Amanda L. McGowan, Canada Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Thesis: Outdoor Education Integrated Curriculum Program Impact on Adolescent Self-Authorship Marva W. McKoy, Arden, North Carolina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Thomas A. McLaughlin, Minneapolis Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Jonelle Y. Mellstrom, Windom Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ashley A. Mergens, Fergus Falls Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Leslie A. Miller Gordinier, Jordan Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner Nasra A. Moalim, Minneapolis Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Brianna C. Moe, Hillman Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Sarah J. Moline, Bloomington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Shoko Nakamura, Japan Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Hanh Huy Phan Shoko Nakamura, Japan Sociology: Human Services, Planning & Administration Advisor: Dr. Paul Prew Amanda J. Neidecker, Sleepy Eye Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Dayna A. Nielsen, Henderson Teaching & Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: The Impact of Formative Feedback on Student Motivation to Write in Eighth Grade English Courses Connor D. O’Brien, New Prague Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Akram M. Osman, Mankato Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Jacob T. Ouradnik, New Prague Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Lauren M. Palkert, Fridley Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Paul A. Peterson, Int’l Falls Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Rachel A. Popken, Lake Park, Iowa Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Gregory Poulton, Trinidad, California Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Abigail M. Quasabart, East Bethel Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Shelby L. Quist, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Amy P. Raffelson, Shakopee Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon Ishwari Rajak, Nepal Gender & Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller Kimberly A. Raskin, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull 28

Hannah M. Reese, Minneapolis Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown Jason A. Reichel, North Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Thesis: Revisiting the Nelson Site: Recent Archeological Investigations and Material Analysis Mellissa M. Reinhart, Jordan Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Christopher M. Riha, Burnsville Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Michael Y. Robinson, Minneapolis Geography Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend Cassie R. Rodgers, Fargo, North Dakota Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Shiyang Ruan, China Geography Advisor: Dr. Rama Mohapatra Michaelle J. Ryan, Saint Paul Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Thesis: Direct Care Workers and Influential Factors Benjamin N. Sand, Mazeppa Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Elisabeth C. Sandstrom, Moose Lake Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Sarah C. Schliesmann, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Kathy S. Schmidt, Minnetonka Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jonathan L. Schwaegerl, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Smita Sikhrakar, Nepal Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel Thesis: Falls among CommunityDwelling Older Adults: Determining the Relationship between Social Networks and the Risk for Falls Kiley M. Simonson, Farmington Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Callie Smith, Richfield Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Carson A. Smith, Prior Lake Geography Advisor: Dr. Phillip Larson Elizabeth T. Smith, Hibbing Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Kelly Smith, Shakopee Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Christin M. Sohns, Victoria Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ariel Sorenson, Neenah, Wisconsin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Kelsey M. Stangler, Melrose Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Kevin Filter

Sarah L. Staudt, Rockwell, Iowa Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Lisa M. Veurink, Windom Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Samantha J. Steinman, New Ulm Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Carlos Panahon Maija R. Stellmach, Lino Lakes Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner

Ryan M. Walker, Chaska Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Thesis: Pillars of Power: An Anthropological Examination of Social Control In the Democratic Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Republic of Korea

Melissa A. Stewart, Mankato Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Shawn Petersen-Brown Glenna R. Stone, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Marlys K. Swanson, Argyle Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, Saint Paul Park Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Kari L. Thompson, Barnesville Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Elijah J. Tomlinson, Prineville, Oregon Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Yisehak M. Tura, Minnetonka Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Bailey M. Turner, Baldwin, Wisconsin Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz Shreya Vaidya, Nepal Geography Advisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson Song N. Vaj, Minneapolis Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Francisco Valdez Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

Tobias Walther-Antonio, Germany Geography Advisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell Thesis: The Road as Protagonist for Landscape Morphology: Chronicling U.S. Highway 16 and Interstate 90 in Southern Minnesota, 1925 - 2015 Jennifer J. Washburn, Carver Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Eric D. Watson, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jackie M. Weston, Inver Grove Heights Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Aline J. Wilking, Alpha Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Hannah J. Wilson, Alexandria Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Sara J. Winkelman, Faribault Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Sarah C. Winkelman, Plymouth Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Karla M. Wissman, Minneiska Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Ashlee A. Zimmermann, Chanhassen Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

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Richa Sharma, Nepal Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Colin M. Shepp, Eden Prairie Teaching & Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Deborah J. Shortreed, Shorewood Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Mackenzie H. Siegling, Saint Louis Park Teaching & Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Maria F. Allan, Chaska Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Nicole A. Altstatt, Hugo Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jill E. Christensen, Waseca Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Ashley J. Daniels, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Kathleen H. Donnelly, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Danielle R. Fontaine, North Mankato Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Erin R. Glunz, Rochester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee C. Haugsdal, Albert Lea Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Tiffany R. Krebsbach, Maple Grove Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Rebecca R. Mades, Maple Grove Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Rostina S. Vannett, Savage Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jennifer A. Wilson, Saint Louis Park Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Jade L. Blekestad, Gibbon Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Tiffany A. Breckenridge, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Kayla C. Clark, Fall Creek, Wisconsin Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Hallie G. Costello, Faribault Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Aaron M. Danielson, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Christine S. Davis, Janesville Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Macey L. Deslauriers, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Kayle N. Erickson, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Allison L. Furth, Lafayette Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Tammy M. Gagnon, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Nicole M. Gillard, New Prague Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Amanda M. Hird, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Nasra H. Jimale, Rochester Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Danielle A. Jones, Brooklyn Park Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Kelly A. Kjarland, Rochester Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Benjamin L. Kolling, Rochester Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Elyse V. Kuchinski, Lonsdale Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Stephanie Little, Baldwin, North Dakota Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Elizabeth D. McKay, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Alissa M. Menke, Jordan Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Katie A. Peterson, Welch Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Todd D. Redmann, Le Sueur Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers David B. Ribar, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Tricia M. Roemhildt, Elysian Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Christina Schultz, Rockford Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Kayla J. Tanner, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Tiana M. Woitas, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Brittany K. Wojtowicz, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

College of Allied Health and Nursing The candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean.

Brianna M. Bickel, Nursing Samantha C. Broughten, Nursing Bryce T. Dominick, Exercise Science Desiree R. Hesse, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Kyle J. Kessler, Nursing Sada M. Kliewer, Sport Management Emily S. Lyle, Family Consumer Science Andrew L. Mauren, Exercise Science Laura L. Monson, Nursing Kristyn K. Nelson, Family Consumer Science Kelsey M. Przymus, Nursing Siavash Sadeghi Sedigh, Interdisciplinary Studies Mary A. Scheller, Nursing Janaye M. Sjoberg, Sport Management Sonya M. Theis, Nursing Elisa M. Van De Steeg, Communication Disorders Danielle L. Walsh, Nursing Kathryn M. Weidner, Nursing

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Cassandra M. Anderson, Nursing Laura L. Anderson, Nursing Barry J. Ballinger, Exercise Science Kristine C. Bischoff, Nursing Ryan J. Cochran, Sport Management Tucker R. Coil, Health & Physical Education Elizabeth A. Davis, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Lauren E. Deans, Exercise Science Elizabeth A. Durkee, Community Health Britney J. Elwood, Nursing Chase D. Foster, Sport Management Courtney C. Foster, Nursing Brady J. Gagnon, Sport Management Sapana Ghimire, Community Health Beverly J. Gruenzner, Community Health Kari M. Hansen, Nursing Nicole L. Hansen, Nursing

Lauren E. Harris, Nursing Danielle E. Hermel, Nursing Amanda M. Holst, Alcohol & Drug Studies Chelsea B. Honer, Family Consumer Science Jacob D. Houseman, Sport Management Mae T. James, Family Consumer Science Education Whitney J. Kerr, Exercise Science Angela E. Klebe, Nursing Magdalene E. Klugherz, Exercise Science Jill M. Koestner, Nursing Kevin W. Kramer, Exercise Science Elizabeth F. Maloney, Community Health Bryan J. Matlon, Exercise Science Madisyn L. McElligott, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Arriel J. Mewhorter, Exercise Science Mason T. Modjeski, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Yukiko Nakamura, Nursing Kassie L. Neisen, Family Consumer Science Kassie L. Neisen, Community Health Emily E. Norell, Family Consumer Science Education Erica J. Oberender, Exercise Science Erica J. Oberender, Family Consumer Science Jessica L. Rivard, Nursing Christopher M. Rossi, Nursing Lisa A. Sandmeyer, Family Consumer Science Julie R. Sathre-Nelson, Nursing Bryanna T. Schnaible, Family Consumer Science Sarah A. Schumacher, Community Health Danielle N. Shea, Nursing Reid A. Stacken, Sport Management Brandon T. Stegner, Sport Management Kristin J. Steinbauer, Family Consumer Science 31

Julia L. Stiegel, Communication Disorders Victoria L. Swiontek, Nursing Mikayla N. Sycks, Exercise Science Erica E. Thate, Nursing Jessica A. Traynor, Alcohol & Drug Studies Jacqueline E. Tucker, Nursing Alycia K. Van Kampen, Community Health Anna E. Veroeven, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Emily N. Wangerin, Exercise Science

CUM LAUDE Colby J. Anderson, Exercise Science Breanna M. Bartelt, Nursing Claire L. Becker, Exercise Science Katelyn A. Benavidez, Nursing Danielle L. Bishop, Alcohol & Drug Studies Emily C. Braun, Nursing Nicole Brekken, Family Consumer Science Tyler J. Brower, Exercise Science Jocelyn N. Brown, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Zachary M. Carlson, Exercise Science David M. Carr, Nursing Judith D. Ebel, Interdisciplinary Studies Alizabeth M. Elfering, Nursing Melissa L. Elliott, Nursing Jessica R. Fitterer, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Emily Flavin, Community Health Amanda G. Gobin, Nursing Shannon E. Grovum, Nursing Scott Haffley, Sport Management Cara S. Hall, Dental Hygiene Jesse M. Hartrick, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Trina L. Hennig, Dental Hygiene Jenna M. Hess, Interdisciplinary Studies Emily K. Hines, Family Consumer Science

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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Chandra G. Honebrink, Sport Management Terra L. Hyytinen, Nursing Alissa Joneson, Exercise Science Abigail M. Juelfs, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Shannon M. Kelly, Nursing Kaitlyn N. Kleiber, Nursing Hannah M. Logue, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Andrew N. Luedtke, Family Consumer Science Reece M. Maranda, Exercise Science John R. Mishek, Nursing Marcus B. Molbeck, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Lindsay J. Nagel, Exercise Science Nicole K. Nelson, Family Consumer Science

Taylor Oldani, Nursing Kelsey L. Otto, Communication Disorders Hallie A. Paschke, Community Health Chelsey A. Peterson, Nursing Hannah Peterson, Nursing Emily N. Pozarski, Nursing Elizabeth A. Quast, Exercise Science Jessica R. Rice, Exercise Science Taylor M. Rider, Community Health Chelsea R. Riordan, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Danielle N. Schabert, Family Consumer Science Cassandra L. Scharmer, Health & Physical Education Jordan R. Schilling, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Kelli J. Schultz, Family Consumer Science

Jocelyn J. Schwartz, Nursing Jessica L. Sorenson, Health & Physical Education Samantha Staines, Exercise Science Jonathan A. Stamschror, Sport Management Jeffrey J. Stocker, Sport Management Shannon R. Sullivan, Nursing Megan J. Thomssen, Family Consumer Science Nicole M. Trimbo, Nursing Carl W. Vagle, Sport Management Derek L. Wilfahrt, Nursing Meghan R. Yerhot, Family Consumer Science Erin J. Zimmerman, Alcohol & Drug Studies

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE

Elisabet E. Felty, BS, Saint Peter Emily K. Hines, BS, Minneapolis Chelsea B. Honer, BS, Dent Mae T. James, BS, Rochester Morgan J. Kohls, BS, Lakeville Madeline E. Leventhal, BS, Saint Paul Andrew N. Luedtke, BS, Owatonna Emily S. Lyle, BS, Fairmont April I. Mauer, BS, Elba Darcy R. McLean, BS, Chaska Melissa B. Melby, BS, North Branch Kassie L. Neisen, BS, Arlington Kristyn K. Nelson, BS, Fairmont Nicole K. Nelson, BS, Bloomington Emily E. Norell, BS, Gaylord Erica J. Oberender, BS, Webster City, Iowa Leslie L. Persson, BS, Mankato Rachel C. Roiland, BS, Eagan Lisa A. Sandmeyer, BS, Mankato Danielle N. Schabert, BS, Mankato Bryanna T. Schnaible, BS, Marshall Kelli J. Schultz, BS, Le Sueur Elizabeth E. Steffel, BS, Saint Charles Meghan L. Steffens, BS, Coon Rapids Kristin J. Steinbauer, BS, Eden Prairie Megan J. Thomssen, BS, Cape Coral, Florida Emily J. Thooft, BS, Apple Valley Meghan R. Yerhot, BS, Austin

Beverly A. Bartsch, BS, Riverside, California Sarah K. Beckstrom, BS, Saint Louis Park Brianna L. Benson, BS, Rogers Kelsey R. Berg, BS, North Mankato Danielle L. Bishop, BS, Woodbury Miaaishee D. Bulchaa, BS, Minneapolis Tucker R. Coil, BS, Canby Dustin C. Dale, BS, Savage Elizabeth A. Durkee, BS, Truman Jennifer V. Eiden, BS, Cologne Jennifer L. Ellingsen, BS, West Concord Debra C. Farley, BS, Eden Prairie Emily Flavin, BS, Lakeville Danielle N. Genelin, BS, New Ulm Sapana Ghimire, BS, Mankato Courtney L. Green, BS, North Mankato Beverly J. Gruenzner, BS, Eagle Lake Andrea L. Grussendorf, BS, Litchfield Rebecca J. Hale, BS, Rochester Hilary J. Hancock, BS, Chamberlain, South Dakota Jerad R. Harder, BS, New London Munira B. Hassan, BS, Minneapolis Justin L. Heskett, BS, Mankato Amanda M. Holst, BS, Stillwater Brooke M. Homer, BS, Bemidji Joshua D. Hopkins, BS, Saint Peter Hannah J. Horsch, BS, Annandale Erinn J. Hotzler, BS, Wells Awo Issak, BS, Eagan Melissa J. Kerbel, BS, Faribault Taylor M. Lee, BS, Baxter Elizabeth F. Maloney, BS, Lindstrom Darcy R. McLean, BS, Chaska Kassie L. Neisen, BS, Arlington Samantha M. Ngede, BS, Mankato

Professor Lisa Fleck, Chairperson

Lynne S. Alva, BS, Cedar Grove, Wisconsin Victoria L. Arnold, BS, Tenstrike Veronica Ayala, BS, Fallbrook, California Dorothy B. Boateng, BS, Hyattsville, Maryland Angela B. Brau, BS, Arlington Cara S. Hall, BS, Cameron, Wisconsin Trina L. Hennig, BS, West Bend, Wisconsin Patricia M. Hooper, BS, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Houa Lee, BS, Brown Deer, Wisconsin Richard T. Nguyen, BS, Maple Grove Thu Hien T. Nguyen, BS, Westminster, California Amy M. Skluzacek, BS, Lonsdale Janelle L. Wold, BS, Kenyon Ivy H. Zellmer, BS, Napa, California

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE Professor Jill Conlon, Chairperson

Laura E. Attenberger, BS, Saint Peter Sarah J. Barta, BS, Mankato Krista A. Brandt, BS, Mankato Nicole Brekken, BS, Lonsdale Rebecca A. Cummins, BS, Owatonna

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Professor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson Megan L. Austin, BS, Lake Crystal 32

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Professor Lynnette Engeswick, Chairperson

Abraham R. Allen, BS, Rochester Colby J. Anderson, BS, Hutchinson Ripp W. Baker, BS, Foreston Barry J. Ballinger, BS, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Claire L. Becker, BS, New Auburn Tyler J. Brower, BS, Willmar Logan M. Canedy, BS, Northfield Zachary M. Carlson, BS, Eden Prairie Ryan S. Clark, BS, Buffalo City, Wisconsin Ryan J. Cochran, BS, Lakeville Samantha J. Cunningham, BS, Atwater Dustin C. Dale, BS, Savage Lauren E. Deans, BS, East Bethel Brandon E. DeSmet, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Bryce T. Dominick, BS, Mankato Jay W. Duitsman, BS, Round Lake Scott M. Fillhouer, BS, Prior Lake Nathan T. Folkens, BS, New Ulm Chase D. Foster, BS, Mankato Brady J. Gagnon, BS, Maple Lake Charlie J. Gartner, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Laura E. Gullickson, BS, Mankato Scott Haffley, BS, Lakeville Ryan C. Helin, BS, Savage Fuam V. Her, BAT, Saint Paul Chandra G. Honebrink, BS, Waconia Jacob D. Houseman, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Lisa N. James, BS, Excelsior Jisoo Jang, BS, Republic of Korea Alissa Joneson, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Whitney J. Kerr, BS, Saint Cloud Adam J. King, BS, Vadnais Heights Loralee N. Kirchhof, BS, De Soto, Wisconsin Brittney S. Klein, BS, Saint Michael Sada M. Kliewer, BS, Mountain Lake Matthew D. Klisch, BS, Coon Rapids Magdalene E. Klugherz, BS, Nicollet Jordan A. Koplitz, BS, Apple Valley Kevin W. Kramer, BS, Watkins Laurie L. Lam, BS, Little Canada Alexander G. Larson, BS, Stillwater Alex Lee, BS, Hopkins Vincent A. Long, BAT, Circle Pines Nicholas S. Lutz, BS, Bayport Christopher L. Malaske, BS, Prior Lake Reece M. Maranda, BS, North Saint Paul Jay V. Martin, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Chelsey A. Masich, BS, Tyler Bryan J. Matlon, BS, Spring Lake Park Andrew L. Mauren, BS, Sauk Rapids Samuel A. McKay, BS, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Zachary W. Meschke, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Arriel J. Mewhorter, BS, Blaine Shelby L. Moteyunas, BS, Cicero, New York Michael T. Mulligan, BS, Mankato Matthew C. Murphy, BS, Clinton, Iowa Lindsay J. Nagel, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Erica J. Oberender, BS, Webster City, Iowa Keisuke Ozawa, BS, Japan Aaron J. Padgett, BS, Eden Prairie Jacob C. Powell, BS, Cottage Grove Slater K. Powell, BS, Hamilton, Montana Elizabeth A. Quast, BS, Apple Valley Jessica R. Rice, BS, Minnetrista Carvey D. Sando, BS, Indonesia Chelsea L. Singerhouse, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Janaye M. Sjoberg, BS, Mankato Tyler K. Slick, BS, Shakopee Cameron C. Slimmer, BS, Minnetonka Charles R. Snelson, BS, Mankato Reid A. Stacken, BS, Cologne Samantha Staines, BS, Okoboji, Iowa Jonathan A. Stamschror, BS, Kellogg Brandon T. Stegner, BS, Wayzata Brett O. Stern, BS, Lino Lakes 33

Jeffrey J. Stocker, BS, Lakeville Cory J. Stough, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Mikayla N. Sycks, BS, Becker Carl W. Vagle, BS, Grand Rapids Amanda P. Wakey, BS, Granada Emily N. Wangerin, BS, Richfield Joshua C. Wolfer, BS, Chaska Morgan L. Worley, BS, Woodbury SuChann Yang, BS, Saint Paul

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES Professor Rachelle Fuller, Chairperson

DeAndre D. Adams, BS, Minnetonka Jacob Amos, BS, Stewartville Blake E. Asbury, BS, Delano Hannah K. Barnlund, BS, Cleveland Nicholas J. Bauernfeind, BS, Faribault Jenna Belina, BS, Wauconda, Illinois Jocelyn N. Brown, BS, Brainerd Kassandra R. Chesness, BS, Oak Grove Elizabeth A. Davis, BS, Mankato Nathan T. Dopkins, BS, Woodbury Matthew B. Fiala, BS, Stillwater Jessica R. Fitterer, BS, North Mankato Michael J. Frey, BS, Waconia Blake T. Giles, BS, Tracy Austin T. Hagert, BS, Springfield Jesse M. Hartrick, BS, Fremont, Wisconsin Amber J. Hauschen, BS, Faribault Desiree R. Hesse, BS, Cold Spring Ashley A. Husting, BS, Hastings Matthew M. Jacobson, BS, Ham Lake Alexandra J. Jeidy, BS, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Abigail M. Juelfs, BS, Jeffersonville, Indiana Olivia G. Kranz, BS, Good Thunder Rhiannon M. Kuenzel, BS, Norwood Brent T. Kummer, BS, Hastings Thomas J. Larson, BS, Prior Lake Hannah M. Logue, BS, Le Sueur Christina M. Looney, BS, Winona Madisyn L. McElligott, BS, Saint Peters, Missouri Cole W. Minks, BS, Minnesota Lake Mason T. Modjeski, BS, Forest Lake Marcus B. Molbeck, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Scott C. Murphy, BS, Vadnais Heights Alexis C. Persons, BS, Saint Charles

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Hilary K. Nieson, BS, Burnsville Hallie A. Paschke, BS, New Prague Jenny L. Petersen, BS, North Mankato Courtney M. Pierre, BS, Woodbury Taylor M. Rider, BS, Chanhassen Ashley A. Rossman, BS, Hugo Cassandra L. Scharmer, BS, Hector Sarah A. Schumacher, BS, Hanska Jessica L. Sorenson, BS, Zimmerman Angela A. Statz, BS, Mankato Jacqueline H. Thurlow, BS, Nisswa Jessica A. Traynor, BS, Minnesota Lake Alycia K. Van Kampen, BS, Oakdale Matt D. Walfoort, BS, Woodbury Ashley M. White, BS, Saint Paul Meron M. Woldu, BS, West Saint Paul Chelsea P. Woodrich, BS, Rockford Brianna L. Zieske, BS, Courtland Erin J. Zimmerman, BS, Mankato

Mackenzie K. Pronk, BS, Mankato Chelsea R. Riordan, BS, Boone, Iowa Brooke N. Schallenkamp, BS, Bridgewater, South Dakota Jordan R. Schilling, BS, Litchfield Charles R. Steiner, BS, Mankato Cody J. Swier, BS, Waconia Michael J. Tindal, BS, Owatonna Anna E. Veroeven, BS, North Mankato Courtney C. Werpy, BS, North Mankato Melanie Whitescarver, BS, Janesville, Wisconsin Zachary M. Wigern, BS, Kiester Timothy E. Young, BS, Gaylord Blake A. Yungbauer, BS, Bertha Jordan P. Zupfer, BS, New Ulm Christopher W. Zwick, BS, Maplewood

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

Erin E. Doyle, BS, North Mankato Amanda M. Olsen, BS, Richfield Kelsey L. Otto, BS, Redwood Falls Cheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cail J. Robertson, BS, Rochester Julia L. Stiegel, BS, Saint Cloud Elisa M. Van De Steeg, BA, Hutchinson

SCHOOL OF NURSING Professor Julia Hebenstreit, Chairperson

Cassandra M. Anderson, BS, Fridley Laura L. Anderson, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Skyler S. Anderson, BS, Albert Lea Breanna M. Bartelt, BS, Janesville Karie L. Beaman, BS, South Haven Katelyn A. Benavidez, BS, Rochester Christy R. Benson, BS, Grand Meadow Brianna M. Bickel, BS, Cottage Grove Jeanne M. Billitteri, BS, Maple Grove Kristine C. Bischoff, BS, Mankato Emily C. Braun, BS, Saint Paul Katie L. Brenegan, BS, Albert Lea Samantha C. Broughten, BS, Burnsville Anthony M. Brown, BS, Richfield Samantha M. Cardenas, BS, Maplewood David M. Carr, BS, Eagle Lake Anna M. Case, BS, Richfield Kipkoech C. Chumba, BS, Crystal

Annette L. Conville, BS, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Sandra Cummings, BS, Lakeville Sarah A. Devoid, BS, Pipestone Jennifer L. Edd, BS, Apple Valley Alizabeth M. Elfering, BS, Kenosha, Wisconsin Melissa L. Elliott, BS, Stewartville Britney J. Elwood, BS, Arlington Kathleen M. Finley, BS, Janesville Emily L. Fischer, BS, Minnetonka Courtney C. Foster, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Gretchen L. Gade, BS, Albert Lea Emily K. Giddings, BS, Mapleton Amanda G. Gobin, BS, Rose Creek Shannon E. Grovum, BS, Lakeland Arzo Hakimi, BS, Madison, Wisconsin Kari M. Hansen, BS, Rochester Nicole L. Hansen, BS, Cold Spring Lauren E. Harris, BS, Mahtomedi Kelly A. Heltemes, BS, Eden Prairie Danielle E. Hermel, BS, Waseca DeDra R. Hogrefe, BS, Hutchinson Molly A. Hollister, BS, Fridley Kimberly K. Hose, BS, Sleepy Eye Nicole M. Hulleman, BS, Otsego Stephanie S. Huss, BS, Minnetonka Terra L. Hyytinen, BS, Oakdale Jessica L. Johnson, BS, Pequot Lakes Shannon M. Kelly, BS, Excelsior Kyle J. Kessler, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Angela E. Klebe, BS, Forest Lake Kaitlyn N. Kleiber, BS, Rosemount Heather K. Klouse, BS, Austin Jill M. Koestner, BS, New Prague Brenda L. Kolek, BS, Lime Springs, Iowa Amy L. Kotula, BS, Farmington Natalie K. Kruse, BS, Grand Rapids Heather L. Kuehne, BS, New Hope Stacy J. Kutter, BS, Elbow Lake Angela L. Mccarthy, BS, Brooklyn Park John R. Mishek, BS, Saint Paul Ellie I. Monjoseph, BS, Shakopee Laura L. Monson, BS, Lindstrom Rhoda N. Muiru, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Cassandra K. Mulder, BS, Renville Yukiko Nakamura, BS, Japan Lucy N. Ngure, BS, Eagan Taylor Oldani, BS, Spring, Texas Jane B. Onserio, BS, Bloomington Christina J. Pasdo, BS, Minneapolis Chelsey A. Peterson, BS, Blaine Hannah Peterson, BS, La Crescent

Dawn M. Phipps, BS, Monticello Emily N. Pozarski, BS, Savage Kelsey M. Przymus, BS, San Diego, California Irena A. Pyrko, BS, Shakopee Cassandra E. Risberg, BS, Deer River Karen R. Ritchie, BS, Lakeville Jessica L. Rivard, BS, Forest Lake William C. Roettger, BS, Kasota Christopher M. Rossi, BS, New Prague Anessa N. Santiago, BS, Lakeville Julie R. Sathre-Nelson, BS, Dundas Colleen M. Sauvageau, BS, Isanti Crystal L. Schauer, BS, Chisholm Mary A. Scheller, BS, Minneapolis Paul A. Schlagel, BS, Clearwater Gianna M. Schliep, BS, Schroeder Amy E. Schmidt, BS, Mankato Jayne R. Schneider, BS, Apple Valley Jocelyn J. Schwartz, BS, Elk River Cy M. Schweiss, BS, Fairfax Danielle N. Shea, BS, Chanhassen Ama S. Simons de Fanti, BS, Burnsville Brittany R. Smeins, BS, Luverne Patricia R. Smith, BS, Eagan Elisha M. Staloch, BS, Wells Matthew J. Steinkopf, BS, Lonsdale Shannon R. Sullivan, BS, Chisago City Victoria L. Swiontek, BS, Jordan Jennifer A. Tanttu, BS, White Bear Lake Liisa H. Tarnanen, BS, Buffalo Erica E. Thate, BS, Fairmont Sonya M. Theis, BS, Pierz Kimberly K. Thomas, BS, Lake Crystal Nicole M. Trimbo, BS, Saint Peter Jacqueline E. Tucker, BS, Waseca Megan A. Ullom, BS, Rogers Kristi L. VanBuren, BS, Willmar Melissa A. VanderMeeden, BS, Elko Daisha R. VanOverbeke, BS, Chisholm Anne M. Vaske, BS, Adrian Suzanne R. Vosberg, BS, Lonsdale Danielle L. Walsh, BS, Inver Grove Heights Amber R. Walters, BS, New Ulm Nisha A. Wandersee, BS, Maplewood Kathryn M. Weidner, BS, Paynesville Biniam W. Weldearegay, BS, Woodbury Amy N. Westerlund, BS, Jordan Derek L. Wilfahrt, BS, Hanska Nathan J. Winterhalter, BS, Maple Grove Fawzia Yerima, BS, Ann Arbor, Michigan April E. Zago, BS, Owatonna

College of Education SUMMA CUM LAUDE Taylor L. Egeland, Elementary Education Rachel A. Erie, Elementary Education Brittney A. Fussy, Elementary Education George J. Glaros, III, Aviation Mikayla L. Modjeski, Elementary Education Anamaria C. Montoya, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Trisha A. Roiger, Elementary Education Steffani J. Rolston, Elementary Education Megan M. Scherber, Elementary Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Melanie L. Adam, Elementary Education Elizabeth C. Alsworth, Elementary Education Rosemary A. Ash, Elementary Education Arina B. Azlan Shah, Aviation Angela K. Fritzlar, Special Education Luanna M. Henkels, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Katelyn A. Johnson, Elementary Education

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION Professor Thomas Peterson, Coordinator

Abdullah S. Aldawsari, BS, Saudi Arabia Basl N. Alharbi, BS, Saudi Arabia Hatem A. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi Arabia Mohammed S. Aljudaybi, BS, Saudi Arabia Abdullah S. Alkhaldi, BS, Saudi Arabia Salman S. Alotaibi, BS, Saudi Arabia Muteb N. Alsagoor, BS, Saudi Arabia

Krista N. Johnson, Elementary Education Melissa M. Lanning, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Rebecca S. Richardson, Elementary Education Karissa A. Skorr, Elementary Education Mary C. Smith, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Nicole Zitur, Elementary Education

CUM LAUDE Salman S. Alotaibi, Aviation Joshua E. Altmann, Elementary Education Brooke E. Anderson, Elementary Education Brandon R. Baker, Aviation Mercede J. Blake, Elementary Education Katlyn J. Delaney, Elementary Education Sarah B. Fischenich, Elementary Education Elizabeth A. Guhlke, Elementary Education Katelyn M. Hanson, Elementary Education

Mohammed T. Alshammari, BS, Saudi Arabia Arina B. Azlan Shah, BS, Malaysia Brandon R. Baker, BS, White Bear Lake Christopher C. Becker, BS, Glencoe Cody W. Camps, BS, Sterling, Illinois Darfaan H. Darfaan, BS, Saudi Arabia Coby W. Enochson, BS, Wahpeton, North Dakota Brett A. Gagan, BS, Hayward, Wisconsin Steven T. Gering, BS, Wausau, Wisconsin 35

Heather A. Herold, Elementary Education Nicholas A. Keller, Aviation Juliet C. Koegel, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Alyssa A. Kruger, Elementary Education Brandon J. Lindsey, Aviation Caitlin Long, Elementary Education Baily M. Mahowald, Elementary Education Macey L. Noren Shellum, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Christine E. Olsen, Elementary Education Samantha L. Passer, Elementary Education Amanda A. Peters, Elementary Education Alyssa K. Schroepfer, Elementary Education Eric J. Speldrich, Elementary Education Morgan R. Stampley, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist Amanda J. Stangler, Elementary Education Anna M. Williams, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist

George J. Glaros, III, BS, Chaska Travis A. Grindeland, BS, Burnsville Cory T. Johnson, BS, Apple Valley Nicholas A. Keller, BS, Ames, Iowa Colin Kennedy, BS, Saint Peter Patrick I. Kooima, BS, Madison Lake Brandon J. Lindsey, BS, Ham Lake Levi J. Loschen, BS, Mankato Jonathan T. Novak, BS, Amery, Wisconsin Andrew S. Pfeiffer, BS, Mankato Christopher J. Plasek, BS, Hinckley Ethan J. Plunkett, BS, Angora

12:00 p.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean.

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT PERSONNEL Professor Jacqueline Lewis, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Professor Candace Raskin, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Professor Karen Colum, Chairperson

Melanie L. Adam, BS, Farmington Elizabeth C. Alsworth, BS, Fairmont Joshua E. Altmann, BS, Sleepy Eye Brooke E. Anderson, BS, Woodbury Rosemary A. Ash, BS, Milaca Mercede J. Blake, BS, Grand Rapids Kelsey R. Bruns, BS, Bloomington Brittany D. Chavie, BS, North Mankato Katlyn J. Delaney, BS, Mankato Taylor L. Egeland, BS, Jackson Rachel A. Erie, BS, Chanhassen Sarah B. Fischenich, BS, Windom Brittney A. Fussy, BS, Coon Rapids Katie M. Grubisch, BS, Chaska

Elizabeth A. Guhlke, BS, Mankato Katelyn M. Hanson, BS, Fall Creek, Wisconsin Samantha M. Harms, BS, Gilbert Heather A. Herold, BS, New Richland Katelyn A. Johnson, BS, Maple Plain Krista N. Johnson, BS, Minnetonka Alyssa A. Kruger, BS, Heron Lake Caitlin Long, BS, Stillwater Baily M. Mahowald, BS, Faribault Mikayla L. Modjeski, BS, Forest Lake Christine E. Olsen, BS, Burnsville Samantha L. Passer, BS, Mapleton Amanda A. Peters, BS, Eagan Rebecca S. Richardson, BS, Foley Trisha A. Roiger, BS, Sleepy Eye Steffani J. Rolston, BS, Farmington Megan M. Scherber, BS, Prior Lake Alyssa K. Schroepfer, BS, Comfrey Karissa A. Skorr, BS, North Mankato Eric J. Speldrich, BS, Elrosa Amanda J. Stangler, BS, Saint Cloud Alissa L. Strack, BS, Little Falls Taylor A. Targonski, BS, Sioux City, Iowa Daniel J. Tinaglia, BS, Faribault Elizabeth M. Ventry, BS, Hastings Heather M. Webber-Halbert, BS, Plymouth Parker R. Winning, BS, Forest Lake Grace A. Wiyninger, BS, Dayton Devon N. Wolters, BS, Owatonna Nicole Zitur, BS, Hugo

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: K-12 AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS Professor Carrie Chapman, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP LTC Dennis Murphy, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Professor Alexandra Panahon, Chairperson Angela K. Fritzlar, BS, Bloomington Luanna M. Henkels, BS, Heron Lake Juliet C. Koegel, BS, Roseville Melissa M. Lanning, BS, Howard Lake Kelly A. Levercom, BS, Eagan Anamaria C. Montoya, BS, Minnetonka Macey L. Noren Shellum, BS, Saint James Mary C. Smith, BS, Red Wing Morgan R. Stampley, BS, Mankato Anna M. Williams, BS, Bloomington

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences SUMMA CUM LAUDE Lejla Alvarez, Ethnic Studies Amanda V. Anderson, Social Work Meshac C. Anyanwu, Political Science Crystal V. Boag, Sociology Crystal V. Boag, Psychology Brandon J. Coens, Law Enforcement Jillian J. Dotas, Corrections Jillian J. Dotas, Psychology Brianna R. Fitzgibbons, Psychology Jungah Kim, Psychology Rachel A. Kramer, Psychology Patrick G. Legier, History Stephany N. Metty, Psychology Jacob A. Michels, Economics Kelsey J. Mischke, Sociology Lexie E. Ulfers, Psychology Aftyn S. Wildes, Law Enforcement

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Bethany J. Anderson, History Nyasha K. Bulgin, Psychology Jordan L. Carlson, Law Enforcement Grace Centini, Psychology Amadou Cisse, Economics Elizabeth A. Daleiden, Psychology Katelin P. Dietel, Psychology McKenzie J. Drexler, Corrections Landi E. Dulas, Corrections Kristi A. Edblom, Psychology John M. Engelhart, Law Enforcement Shelby A. Flegel, Psychology Jonathan M. Friday, Social Studies & Education Jordan M. Goehring, Economics Mary F. Hanson, Social Work Rosa M. Hayes, Psychology Rebecca S. Holmberg, Political Science John D. Jacobs, International Relations Duck Woo Jang, International Relations

Morgan M. Kirchner, Social Work Debora G. Kouame, Political Science Sarah K. Kraus, Social Work Kami L. Kuhns, Social Work Kiersten D. Larson, Psychology Nicole T. Lynch, Psychology William A. Manning, Economics Rachel M. Mattick, Psychology Holly M. Meyer, Applied Organizational Studies Michael Todd P. Milks, Political Science Sandra L. Miller, Social Work Tyler J. Milless, Law Enforcement Kourtney M. Mitchell, Psychology Molly N. Montgomery, Corrections Molly N. Montgomery, Social Work Fartun A. Musse, Ethnic Studies Bienvenu R. N Cho, Economics Taylor R. Nielsen, Applied Organizational Studies Baylee J. Obermeier, Political Science Mark W. Pierpont, Psychology Mistin M. Price, Social Work Robin S. Sanford, Geography Anne M. Schuelke, Social Work Madeline R. Shaw, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies Lydia R. Stafki, Psychology Jessica A. Traynor, Corrections Megan K. Vergin, Psychology Stephanie A. Walters, Corrections Kristin M. Weber, Social Work David R. Wells, Economics Kimberly A. Wengenroth, Urban and Regional Studies Nathan G. Wiig, Social Work Sara A. Young, Psychology

CUM LAUDE Akmal Abdulmuminov, International Relations Ahou A. Ahebee, Political Science

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Maisa L. Boyte, Psychology Jaida R. Burch, Social Work Evan L. Carlson, Law Enforcement Kathryn S. Christenson, Social Work Sereyvattanak Chum, Psychology Amanda M. Coulter, Psychology DeAndre J. Cunningham, Psychology Jake M. Downs, Economics John I. Foty, Psychology Briggs S. Fussy, Economics Steven M. Glynn, Economics Joel M. Goldberg, Corrections Trevor D. Granberg, Political Science Joshua Heyn, Psychology Jongin Hwang, Psychology Jody L. Kistner, Ethnic Studies Shelby M. Lorentz, Social Work Taylor Lyons, Psychology Alison R. Maiers, Corrections Britton W. Mcdonald, Urban and Regional Studies Matthew L. Mielke, Sociology Shana S. Noll, Social Work Amber L. Reed, Sociology Carrington L. Riss, Psychology Daniel J. Scheeler, Earth Science Taylor J. Smith, Psychology Morgan E. Sommers, Psychology Jessica L. Spah, Psychology Yuki Tanaka, Economics David A. Tanner, Applied Organizational Studies Roxana Trevino, Corrections Ngoc K. Trinh, Psychology Megan J. Veldhuizen, Social Work Paige N. Waterbury, Psychology Holly Wendling, Social Work Jacquelyn A. White, Social Studies & Education Kelly Zdon, Corrections Erin J. Zimmerman, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies

12:00 p.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Kimberly Greer, Dean.

AGING STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Keith Luebke, Acting Director

AMERICAN INDIGENOUS STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Rhonda Dass, Director

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Professor Susan Schalge, Chairperson Erika E. Hatcher, BS, Mankato

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Keith Luebke, Director

Donnelle M. Barker, BS, Rochester Julie K. Carter, BS, Mankato Amy E. Gauquie, BS, Savage Kristin A. Helmer, BS, Saint Paul Bethany L. Lawson, BS, Jordan James R. Leasure, BS, Saint Peter Jacob J. Mars, BS, Eden Prairie Jacob M. Meyer, BS, Wahiawa, Hawaii Taylor R. Nielsen, BS, Prior Lake Alicia M. Ray, BS, Coon Rapids David A. Tanner, BS, Champlin Emanual Tekle, BS, Minneapolis

EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAM Professor Phillip Larson, Director

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson Jacob A. Bellows, BA, Mankato Dylan R. Bruns, BS, Champlin Lester T. Cherryhomes, BS, Minneapolis Amadou Cisse, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Logan J. Deopere, BS, North Mankato Jake M. Downs, BS, North Mankato Briggs S. Fussy, BS, Ham Lake Steven M. Glynn, BS, Eagan Jordan M. Goehring, BS, New Brighton Zegbi Gogui, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)

Kazi S. Hassan, BS, Bangladesh Evan B. Hegwood, BS, Mankato Michael A. Hubley, BS, Hastings Matthew A. Johnson, BS, Lakeville Matthew J. Lindstrom, BS, Excelsior Ian T. Maertens, BS, Rochester William A. Manning, BA, Edina Jacob A. Michels, BS, Hanska Jeremiah T. Miller, BS, Mankato Bienvenu R. N Cho, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Gregory L. Reimer, BS, Eagan Andrew N. Scholten, BS, Bricelyn Benjamin L. Seger, BA, Prior Lake Yuki Tanaka, BA, Japan David R. Wells, BS, Brandon, South Dakota Tyler R. Wright, BS, Stillwater

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES

Professor Kebba Darboe, Chairperson Lejla Alvarez, BS, Saint Peter Cameron O. Jones, BS, Eagan Jody L. Kistner, BS, North Mankato Kathryn A. Krominga, BS, Le Sueur Abdirisaq A. Moallin, BS, Hopkins Fartun A. Musse, BS, North Mankato Noah A. Schumacher, BS, Minneapolis Sura Vue, BS, Minneapolis Maneena Xiong, BS, Saint Paul Va Yang, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF GENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Shannon Miller, Chairperson

Zeinab A. Dahir, BS, Mankato Sandra Hernandez, BA, Saint James Adrianna C. Perez, BS, North Mankato Madeline R. Shaw, BA, Shoreview Erin J. Zimmerman, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson Alexander L. Aeikens, BS, Benson Trevor D. Cain, BS, Savage Leah M. Earl, BS, Burnsville Zachary S. Emerson, BS, Mound 38

Kevin P. Guttum, BS, New Ulm Timothy J. Johnson, BS, Howard Lake Jacob A. Kaufman, BA, North Mankato Nathaniel T. Kirkwold, BS, Champlin Brittney N. Kroenke, BS, Estherville, Iowa Amber L. Masloski, BS, Shakopee Steven M. Morabu, BA, Mankato Robert F. Munnell, BS, Saint Cloud Ameer H. Saleem, BS, Pakistan Robin S. Sanford, BS, La Crosse, Wisconsin Daniel J. Scheeler, BS, Blaine McCaleb C. Vagt, BA, Rochester Andrew D. Vogel, BS, Champlin

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT

(International Relations, Law Enforcement, and Political Science) Professor Avra Johnson, Chairperson Akmal Abdulmuminov, BA, Tajikistan Ahou A. Ahebee, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Meshac C. Anyanwu, BS, Burnsville Namuun Bayasgalan, BA, Mongolia Gavinn L. Berg, BS, Badger Kendra A. Burke, BS, Mankato Jordan E. Campbell, BS, Greendale, Wisconsin Evan L. Carlson, BS, Apple Valley Jordan L. Carlson, BS, Champlin John A. Castaneda, BS, Plymouth Brandon J. Coens, BS, MARSHALL Frederick W. Dietz, BS, Minnetonka John M. Engelhart, BS, Lakeville Gemma G. Garcia, BA, Saint Paul Mitchell Gillen, BS, Oakdale Kayla R. Goetsch, BS, Scandia Trevor D. Granberg, BS, Worthing, South Dakota Brendan J. Heitkamp, BS, Jordan Rebecca S. Holmberg, BA, Brooklyn Park Yassir K. Ibrahim, BA, Faribault John D. Jacobs, BA, Alden Duck Woo Jang, BA, Republic of Korea Debora G. Kouame, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Leflet N. Krovri, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Matthew Kyrola, BS, Ashland, Wisconsin Allison G. Lerud, BS, Milaca Anthony Lewis, BS, Romulus, Michigan

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Professor Matthew Loayza, Chairperson Bethany J. Anderson, BS, Mapleton Leah M. Cargin, BA, Hastings Anna S. Denslow, BA, Excelsior Trevor S. Eaton, BS, Chaska Erik M. Kelly, BS, Eagan Patrick G. Legier, BS, Rochester Joshua R. Moses, BS, Northfield Taylor M. North, BS, Apple Valley Charles L. Roskam IV, BA, Chaska Matthew J. Sperl, BA, Maple Grove

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Professor Andrea Lassiter, Chairperson Alacia L. Bergh, BS, Eagan Brian R. Bjorgum, BS, White Bear Lake Crystal V. Boag, BS, Mankato Maisa L. Boyte, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Harmonie R. Brown, BS, Delavan Nyasha K. Bulgin, BS, Saint Paul Kent J. Carpenter, BS, Hoyt Lakes Grace Centini, BS, Mankato Sereyvattanak Chum, BS, North Mankato Sara E. Coakley, BS, Cannon Falls Amanda M. Coulter, BS, New Prague DeAndre J. Cunningham, BS, Maplewood Elizabeth A. Daleiden, BS, Le Sueur Katelin P. Dietel, BS, Lester Prairie

Donica E. Doran, BS, Mankato Jenna M. Dorn, BS, Maple Grove Jillian J. Dotas, BS, Burnsville Brandon R. Durst, BS, Rogers Kristi A. Edblom, BS, Lester Prairie Kelsey M. Fagan, BS, Lino Lakes Brianna R. Fitzgibbons, BS, Underwood Shelby A. Flegel, BS, Benson John I. Foty, BS, Maple Grove Stephanie J. Gansen, BS, Shakopee Brielle M. Giesen, BS, Arlington Tyler C. Goss, BS, Lakeville Kyle W. Gronewold, BA, Madelia Hailee M. Hart, BS, Lyle Rosa M. Hayes, BS, Northfield Jennifer J. Hazelton, BS, Saint Peter Sandra Hernandez, BA, Saint James Joshua Heyn, BS, Madison, Wisconsin Genna M. Holtorf, BA, Plainview Jongin Hwang, BA, Republic of Korea Stephanie M. Johnsrud, BS, Faribault Jungah Kim, BS, Republic of Korea Chadwick M. Kirst, BS, Slinger, Wisconsin Ryan T. Kraber, BS, Blaine Rachel A. Kramer, BS, Bird Island Kiersten D. Larson, BS, Richfield Nicole T. Lynch, BS, Saint Clair Taylor Lyons, BS, Mankato Rachel M. Mattick, BS, Wells Stephany N. Metty, BS, Andover Kourtney M. Mitchell, BS, Rosemount Jenna M. Montgomery, BS, Mankato Tyler Q. Myers, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Jennifer D. Nelson, BA, New Ulm Jenna L. Niles, BS, Hector Mark W. Pierpont, BS, Superior, Wisconsin Allyssa M. Rasmussen, BS, Mankato Carrington L. Riss, BS, Brownton Tyler D. Runge, BS, Saint James Dalton J. Salfer, BS, Wabasso Lindsey C. Schold, BS, Mankato Noah A. Schumacher, BS, Minneapolis Catherine J. Sieben, BS, Woodbury Taylor J. Smith, BS, New Ulm Morgan E. Sommers, BS, Luverne Jessica L. Spah, BS, Andover Lydia R. Stafki, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Joelle E. Swenson, BS, Mankato Ngoc K. Trinh, BA, Farmington Lexie E. Ulfers, BS, Waseca Abisaid J. Vasquez, BS, Blue Earth 39

Megan K. Vergin, BS, Benson Madeline L. Vinson, BS, Coon Rapids Paige N. Waterbury, BS, Owatonna Samantha A. Wolf, BS, Mankato Sara A. Young, BS, Farmington

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Clark Johnson, Director

Marissa M. Arndt, BS, Mapleton Jonathan M. Friday, BS, Wells Isaac E. Hildebrandt, BS, Mountain Lake Chelsea M. Jeanson-Ham, BS, Bloomington Beau Junker, BS, Lakeland Jessica C. Keenan, BS, Chaska Jacquelyn A. White, BS, Pillager Michael T. Zrust, BS, Blaine

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Professor David Beimers, Chairperson Amanda V. Anderson, BSSW, Rosemount Amanda M. Baker, BSSW, Saint Peter Nichole M. Bulie-Burg, BSSW, Kasota Jaida R. Burch, BSSW, Winona Kathryn S. Christenson, BSSW, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kelsey L. Goeman, BSSW, Minnetonka Alejandro Gonzalez, BSSW, Fairfax Mary F. Hanson, BSSW, Faribault Stephanie K. Hentges, BSSW, Arlington Morgan M. Kirchner, BSSW, Estherville, Iowa Sarah K. Kraus, BSSW, Dane, Wisconsin Kami L. Kuhns, BSSW, Owatonna Shelby M. Lorentz, BSSW, Sauk Rapids Veronica D. Marquez, BSSW, Madelia Sandra L. Miller, BSSW, Saint Peter Molly N. Montgomery, BSSW, East Bethel Danielle C. Myers, BSSW, Papillion, Nebraska Shana S. Noll, BSSW, Sauk Rapids Mistin M. Price, BSSW, Wabasso Anne M. Schuelke, BSSW, Lafayette Bridget N. Van Hecke, BSSW, New Richland Megan J. Veldhuizen, BSSW, Newhall, Iowa

12:00 p.m. Program

Dustin J. Lowy, BS, Montgomery Adam R. McCoy, BS, North Mankato Michael Todd P. Milks, BS, Mankato Tyler J. Milless, BS, Elk River Baylee J. Obermeier, BS, Clark, South Dakota Joshua T. Perendy, BS, Eagle Lake Jacob J. Perry, BA, North Saint Paul Joshua T. Phillips, BS, Farmington Kevin R. Pollock, BS, Plymouth David W. Sampson-Bernstrom, BS, Minneapolis Lindsey M. Schultz, BS, Prior Lake Mackenzie D. Smith, BS, Mankato Tyler J. Soine, BS, Inver Grove Heig Marcus A. Weber, BS, New Ulm Aftyn S. Wildes, BS, Mankato Chad G. Zastrow, BS, Rochester

Stephanie L. Voegele, BSSW, Faribault Rebecca A. Washa, BSSW, Faribault Kristin M. Weber, BSSW, Melrose Holly Wendling, BSSW, Stillwater Isaac S. Wiese, BSSW, Albert Lea Nathan G. Wiig, BSSW, Columbia Heights Alyssa R. Wilkus, BSSW, Lakeville

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas, Chairperson

Shawn M. Alexander, BS, Red Wing Bradley J. Anderson, BS, Waseca Kelsey R. Bair, BS, Wells Crystal V. Boag, BS, Mankato William R. Bromley, BS, Mankato Julio C. Casillas, BS, Worthington Chad A. Clausnitzer, BS, Burnsville Stephen J. David, BS, Faribault Karissa L. Davis, BS, Mankato Jandre de Wet, BS, Eagle Lake Shonquille L. Dorsey, BS, Mankato Jillian J. Dotas, BS, Burnsville McKenzie J. Drexler, BS, New Ulm Landi E. Dulas, BS, Waseca Brandon R. Durst, BS, Rogers James W. Dwyer, BS, Courtland Kimberly A. Dyslin, BS, Fairmont Elizabeth J. Elton, BS, Stewartville

Brooke A. Erdes, BS, Cottage Grove Mark C. Feis, BS, Mankato Joel M. Goldberg, BS, Minnetonka Aaron M. Guerdet, BS, Saint James Lindsey A. Haggberg, BS, New Ulm Katie E. Hanson, BS, Jefferson, South Dakota Alyssa A. Haugly, BS, Aitkin Nathan T. Hewett, BS, Mankato Amanda C. Holkesvig, BS, Sleepy Eye Samantha D. Humphrey, BS, Saint Peter Kady J. Ihle-Heyes, BS, Lakota, Iowa Shannon L. Jeffries, BA, Waterville Christina A. Johnson, BS, Jordan Sarah M. Johnson, BS, Faribault Katelyn M. Karels, BS, Cottage Grove Ian P. Kronberg, BS, Blaine Timothy J. Loney, BS, West Saint Paul Alison R. Maiers, BS, Glenville Samantha J. Matejcek, BS, Waseca Elizabeth A. Maurer, BS, Maple Grove Maxwell J. Messelt, BS, Saint Paul Brandon J. Meuleners, BS, Cologne Matthew L. Mielke, BS, Kastoa Sylvia A. Miranda, BS, Inver Grove Heights Kelsey J. Mischke, BS, Westbrook Molly N. Montgomery, BS, East Bethel Jessie N. Nepper, BS, Le Sueur Joseph M. Olkives, BS, Osseo Serena W. Quaye, BS, New Hope Amber L. Reed, BS, Lafayette Karl M. Sather, BS, Glenville

Mamediagne Seck, BS, New Brighton Michelle R. Spilde, BS, Harris Jessica A. Traynor, BS, Minnesota Lake Roxana Trevino, BS, Clarkfield Stephanie A. Walters, BS, Mankato Shelby L. Windschitl, BS, Sleepy Eye Heidi M. Wolf, BS, Mankato Timothy M. Wolf, BS, Waseca Kelly Zdon, BS, Lino Lakes

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter, Chairperson

Brittney R. Cotner, BS, Redwood Falls Leah M. Earl, BS, Burnsville Larissa L. Fisher, BS, Apple Valley Jessica L. Jagoe, BS, Hugo Connor T. King, BS, Woodbury Kyle J. Krahenbuhl, BS, Tomah, Wisconsin Britton W. Mcdonald, BS, Plymouth Joseph R. Meine, BS, Rochester Holly M. Meyer, BS, Adams Sarah J. Meyer, BS, Saint James Ashley L. Peters, BS, Prior Lake Maureen C. Reilly, BS, Minneapolis Nathaniel R. Reynolds, BS, Mankato Logan M. Schafer, BS, Chaska Christine J. Thiel, BS, Shakopee Kimberly A. Wengenroth, BS, Prior Lake

University-Wide Honors and Distinctions Baccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages, wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average). Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members. Graduates of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society. Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential. International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations. Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. the Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and the Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army. In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.

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

Alizabeth M. Elfering George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Nursing

Evan T. Koehler George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Physics

Anamaria C. Montoya Pamela Byers Kearney Presidential Scholar BS, Special Education

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

Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers. The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with 14 higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords. Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in interGreek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords. Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords. Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship. Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential. Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities. Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields. Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear gold, black and white cords. Members of the School of Nursingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential. Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.

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

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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association Congratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 116,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support. As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni LINK, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu.edu or by logging onto the Alumni Website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni. We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato! Best regards, Dale Wolpers, President, Alumni Association

Dd University History Mankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education. In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service. Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 140 undergraduate programs and more than 75 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 900 international students from approximately 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 116,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights. Minnesota State Mankato is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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Acknowledgments BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM Chancellor Steven J. Rosenstone Trustee Ann Anaya, Saint Paul Trustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis Trustee Duane Benson, Saint Paul Trustee Kelly Charpentier-Berg, Coon Rapids Trustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., Woodbury Trustee John Cowles, Minneapolis Trustee Dawn Erlandson, Saint Paul Trustee Robert Hoffman, Waseca Trustee Philip Krinkie, Lino Lakes Trustee Maleah Otterson, Saint Paul Trustee Thomas Renier, Chair, Duluth Trustee Elise Ristau, Saint Paul Trustee Louise Sundin, Minneapolis Trustee Michael Vekich, Saint Louis Park Trustee Erma Vizenor, White Earth

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO LEADERSHIP Richard Davenport, President Michael Gustafson David P. Jones Barry J. Ries Richard J. Straka Marilyn J. Wells ANNOUNCER James Gullickson General Manager, KMSU Radio VOLUNTEERS The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the alumni, emeriti, staff and students whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Colleen Gerdts

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

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House Room MF 129.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association.

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

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House is open today from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

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College Receptions College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.. – CSU 253/4/5 Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a program in CSU 253/4/5. The program will include hooding of the Masters students and awarding the college pin to all students. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown. Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony – Earley Center for Performing Arts, Halling Recital Hall Reception immediately following ceremony Graduates receiving their Doctorate, Masters Degree or Specialist Degree and guests, are all invited to attend the hooding ceremony and reception. Academic attire required. Note: Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

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

College of Science, Engineering and Technology 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Main level of Ford Hall – Student Commons area Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Business Reception and Recognition 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CSU Ostrander Auditorium Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony immediately following the Commencement ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university pin.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Reception – CSU Ballroom 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Program - CSU Ballroom Each graduate will receive special recognition and a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin. Family members are invited to attend.

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

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

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

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