May 2011 EHHD College News Update

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he College of Education, Health and Human Development at Montana State University concluded the 2010-2011 academic year two weeks ago with numerous events. This special edition issue of College News Update highlights the celebrations during Commencement Week, concluding with the main commencement ceremony on May 7 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

4th Annual Recognition Reception and End-of-the-Year Celebration

Health Enhancement awardee Alyssa Herbst and Dr. Baker

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Larry Baker and Sandy Bailey, Outstanding Service Award

Tech Ed awardee Brent Powell and Jayne Downey College News Update May 2011 page 1

fter a week of intense finals, many faculty, staff and students relaxed at the college’s fourth annual recognition reception and end-of-the-year celebration, held on May 5 at the Stadium Club. Awards were presented to outstanding faculty, staff, graduating seniors, and graduate students.

Outstanding grad student Dawn Silva and Larry Baker

Jayne Downey congratulates Lynn Kelting-Gibson, Outstanding Service Award

Larry Baker, Jayne Downey present Milana Lazetich with employee award

rds a w nA o i t i gn Reco for 2011

Outstanding Graduating Seniors

Kailyn Dorhauer—Health and Human

Performance Adrianna Willoughby—Family &

Consumer Sciences Hanna Gertiser—Nutrition Science Kilani Morris—Dietetics Emily Linker—Community Health Alyssa Herbst—Health Enhancement K-12 Brent Powell—Technology Education Rebecca Bjerke—Elementary Education

Outstanding Graduate Students

Lyra Leigh-Nedbor—Sustainable Food

Systems Maggie Durham—Counseling Katelyn Taylor—Exercise Physiology & Nutrition Dawn Silva—Adult & Higher Education Roberta Bizardie—Educational Leadership Jeanne Moe—Curriculum & Instruction

Barbara Miller Award for Outstanding Student in Health Enhancement Blaine Pederson

Left: Becca Bjerke receives award from Dr. Baker.

Above: Department Head Mark Nelson presents award to Adrianna Willoughby.

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Outstanding Faculty in Health and Human Development

Rebecca Koltz—Outstanding Teacher Dr. Sandy Bailey—Outstanding Service Dr. Bethany Letiecq—Outstanding Research

Outstanding Faculty in Education

Dr. Scott Davis—Outstanding Teacher Dr. Lynn Kelting-Gibson—

Outstanding Service Dr. Carrie Meyers—Outstanding Research

Outstanding Staff Members

Milana Lazetich—Outstanding

Classified Employee Sara King—Outstanding Professional Employee

2011 Awards for Excellence Nominees and Recipients

(awarded by the Alumni Association and the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce at a banquet in February) Adrianna Willoughby—nominee for HHD Tia Pester—nominee for HHD Charlotte Erickson—nominee for HHD Kilani Morris—nominee for HHD Brian Kessler—recipient for HHD Emily Linker—recipient for HHD Sarah Albertson—recipient for HHD Graison Gibbs—recipient for Education Caitlin Weaver—recipient for Education

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lumni for the classes of 1941, 1951, and 1961 returned to campus on May 6 to celebrate their class reunions. The Department of Education hosted a reception and tours of Reid Hall and Romney Gym for education and physical education alumni. A ribbon cutting ceremony, reception, and tour was held in Herrick Hall for home economics alumni and donors to celebrate the recent completion of renovations of the foods lab, nutrition lab, child development center, and classrooms.

Left: Education alumna Kerry Hanson welcomes returning alumni to campus for the tree planting ceremony.

Carol Roehm, Advisory Committee chair, Dr. Larry Baker, and Marillyn Thomas, Advisory Committee member, cut the ribbon to commemorate renovations in Herrick.

Right: MSU students Tiffanie Wichman, Jamie Diehl, Kaitlyn Lyders, and Sara Norby help serve refreshments at the Herrick reception.

Above: Modeling a hat of former Home Ec professor, Marj Paisley Dr. Baker visits with education alumni at the Dean’s Lunch.

Professor Debby Haynes (R) visits with two FCS teachers, Penny Wiley (L) and Patsy Olmstead (center).

Professor Laura Massey, retired Professor Ramona Martz-Baden, and Marillyn Thomas at Herrick reception.

Education alumni enjoy the Dean’s Lunch in Hannon Hall.

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nt e m t r a Dep ions t p e c e R Right: Nutrition faculty Coleen Kaiser, Melody Anacker, Mary Miles, and Alison Harmon at HHD reception in Herrick Hall.

Sandy Osborne (R) talks with graduates at FCS reception in Herrick Hall.

Above: Amber Young, Caitlyn Bauer, Kristi Knaub and Mrs. Knaub enjoy the education reception in Reid Hall.

Nancy Colton visits with students and parents at a reception in Romney Gym.

John Seifert congratulates grad student Katelyn Taylor.

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Education students share memories of their last four years.

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n the afternoon of May 6, departments hosted receptions for graduating students and their families. It was a time to meet college friends and visit with faculty one last time before commencement.

Education students and families met in Reid Hall, while health and human development students met in Herrick Hall and Romney’s new exercise science teaching lab.

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he 115th commencement ceremony was held at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on May 7, 2011, celebrating the educational achievements of 2,616 graduating students.

This year, the university held two main ceremonies for the colleges, encouraging all students to attend. Every student was recognized as they walked across the stage to receive their degree covers.

The College of Education, Health and Human Development took part in the morning ceremony, which also included the College of Agriculture, the College of Business, and the College of Engineering. EHHD had 220 undergraduates and graduates who were eligible to receive degrees.

Congratulations to our outstanding students!

Grads attempt to line up in alphabetical order by major

HHD Faculty Holly Bolton and Rebecca Koltz in regalia.

! ! s k n Tha Cyndi Meldahl, Milana Lazetich, and Tracy Krushenky check in grads before the main ceremony.

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The Main Event

Below: EHHD grads waiting for processional

Tech ed grads Brent Powell, John Marks, Reece Dringle, and Jeff Dehn bring up the end of the line.

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