Olivet Nazarene University 111th Commencement Booklet-2024

MAY 10–11, 2024 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 10 a.m.

Social Work Pinning Ceremony Larsen Fine Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium

9:30 a.m.

Commencement Convocation for Traditional Undergraduate Degree Candidates Hawkins Centennial Chapel (Anticipated overflow seating available for closed-circuit viewing in Wisner Auditorium and Chalfant Hall)

12 p.m.

Teacher Education Commissioning Larsen Fine Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium

9:15 a.m. – Processional Address by Dr. Teresa Woodruff, President Emeritus, MSU Research Foundation Professor, Michigan State University

2:30 p.m.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony (ABSN and BSN program) Larsen Fine Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium

12:30 p.m.

Military Commissioning Ceremony Larsen Fine Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium

7:30 p.m.

Baccalaureate Service Hawkins Centennial Chapel Address by Dr. Gregg Chenoweth, President of the University

2:30 p.m.

Commencement Convocation for Graduate and Continuing Studies Degree Candidates Hawkins Centennial Chapel

9 p.m.

President’s Reception for Traditional Undergraduate Degree Candidates and Their Families Ludwig Center

2:15 p.m. – Processional Address by Rev. Jasper Taylor, M.A., M.Div., Senior Pastor of the Broadview Missionary Baptist Church

The University Mace is traditionally carried by Olivet’s senior faculty member.

This year, the Mace is being carried by retiring Economics professor, Paul Koch, Ed.D. from the McGraw School of Business.

UNIVERSITY MARSHALS The University Marshals are the highest‑ranking men and women of the junior class who have earned a minimum of 45 hours at Olivet and will graduate in 2025.

The marshals lead the processionals and carry the flags for Baccalaureate Service and each Commencement Convocation. Kelly Brown, Ed.D., serves as faculty marshal and chairs the Marshaling Committee.

The junior marshals are: Matthew Aude of Liberty Township, Ohio; Robert Eakins of Bourbonnais, Illinois; Victoria Cisney of Tuscola, Illinois; Amy Johnson of Round Lake Beach, Illinois; Paige Tavoletti of Grant Park, Illinois; Amelia Murray of Winfield, Illinois; Grace Trumbull of Lake Zurich, Illinois; Hunter Trainor of Pontiac, Illinois; Madelynne Oppenhuis of Beecher, Illinois; and Mara Bakke of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

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B AC C A L AU R E AT E S E RV I C E FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 7:30 P.M. Hawkins Centennial Chapel

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

ORDER OF SERVICE BACCALAUREATE Prelude and Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble Fanfare and Flourishes, J. Curnow Matthew Stratton, D.M. Professor of Music Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orpheus Choir 10,000 Reasons, M. Redman; arr. D. Wise Jeff Bell, D.A. Professor of Music Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Allen, Litt.D. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John C. Bowling, Ed.D., D.Min., D.D. (Audience, please stand) President Emeritus Congregational Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marvin Jones, Ed.D. O God, Our Help in Ages Past; arr. T. Walker Professor of Music

University Orchestra O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home:

O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be Thou our guard while life shall last, and our eternal home!

Under the shadow of your throne your saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.

Oh God, You are.

You are our help; You are our helper To all generations You will be Forever and ever.

Our shield, and our eternal hope, oh Lord You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise.

Oh God, You are.

You are our help; You are our helper To all generations You will be Forever and ever.

Our shield, and our eternal hope, oh Lord You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise.

Before the hills in order stood, or earth received its frame, from everlasting Thou are God, to endless years the same.

Oh God, You are.

You are our help; You are our helper To all generations You will be Forever and ever.

Our shield, and our eternal hope, oh Lord You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise.

You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise.

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New Testament Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa McGrady, Ph.D.◊ II Timothy 3:14–17 Nashville, Tennessee Student Testimonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regan-Tyler Hayes, B.S. Candidate Chicago, Illinois Nathan Foor, B.S. Candidate Bourbonnais, Illinois An Olivet Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orpheus Choir Edmond P. Nash/arr. J. Anderson Jeff Bell, D.A. Introduction of the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordyn Burke, B.A. Candidate West Bend, Wisconsin Baccalaureate Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. Commissioned and Credentialed University President Choral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orpheus Choir And Can It Be? C. Wesley; arr. J. Bell Jeff Bell, D.A. Charge to the Class of 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Marshall, M.Div.

(Audience, please stand) University Chaplain Recessional and Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Orchestra Crown Imperial March, W. Walton Matthew Stratton, D.M.

◊ PARENT OF GR ADUATE

For Baccalaureate Service, there is no overflow seating available; live streaming is available at olivet.edu/events/commencement On Saturday morning, Commencement Convocation for Traditional Undergraduate Degree Candidates will be in the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel (admission by ticket only) with overflow seating and closed-circuit viewing available in Wisner Hall of Nursing auditorium and Chalfant Hall.

Live streaming for all events is available at olivet.edu/events/commencement Bouquets will be available for purchase on Saturday in the lobby of Centennial Chapel before and after each Commencement ceremony.

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COMMENCEMENT C O N VO C AT I O N

for T RADIT I O N A L U N D E RGR A DUAT E DE G RE E C A N DI DAT E S SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 9:30 A.M. Hawkins Centennial Chapel

College of Arts and Sciences School of Music Walker School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics College of Professional Studies McGraw School of Business School of Education School of Nursing School of Theology and Christian Ministry

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

ORDER OF SERVICE TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATES

Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Ring, D.M.A. Affiliate Professor of Music Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Ring, D.M.A. Pomp and Circumstance, E. Elgar Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Lowe, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marisa Costantino, B.M. Candidate

(Audience, please stand) Plainfield, Illinois Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leah Marangu, Ph.D.◊ (Audience, please stand) Nairobi, Kenya Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Evans, B.S.◊ Matthew 6:19–33 Sarasota, Florida Introduction of the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. University President Commencement Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa Woodruff, Ph.D.

President Emeritus

MSU Research Foundation Professor Michigan State University Presentation of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Lowe, Ph.D. Conferring of Degrees and Diplomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. Commissioning of ROTC Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CPT Brock Trexler, B.A. Assistant Professor, Military Science 2LT Nicholas Carrell 2LT Chinguun Gankhuleg 2LT Thaliya Martinez 2LT Cassandra Pichardo 2LT Kiley Sowa

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Charge to the Class of 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Gifford, B.S.

Representative of the Class of 1974

Edmonds, Washington Special Awards and Recognitions Richard M. Jones Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence Samuel L. Mayhugh Award for Scholarly Excellence Maggie Sloan Crawford Honors Award Robert M. Milner Honors Award

Stephen Lowe, Ph.D.

Jason Stephens, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Development

Singing of the Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Woodruff, D.M.A. Alma Mater, Olivet, Byron M. Carmony, Class of 1939 Associate Dean, School of Music (Audience, please stand) To Alma Mater, Olivet, we lift our voice in praise For noble standards which we’ll hold ’till ending of our days.

The time we spent within these halls will ne’er forgotten be, For here we learned to know of truth, and truth will make us free.

My Olivet, Our Olivet! Tho’ life may lead us far apart, I’ll still revere you in my heart.

My Olivet, Our Olivet. I’ll love the Christ you gave first part, and you, old Olivet!

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Perabeau, Ph.D.◊ (Audience, please stand) Bourbonnais, Illinois Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Ring, D.M.A. A Trumpet Fancy, L. Nelson ◊ PARENT OF GR ADUATE

On Saturday morning, Commencement Convocation for Traditional Undergraduate Degree Candidates will be in the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel (admission by ticket only). Overflow seating and closed-circuit viewing will be available in the Wisner Hall of Nursing auditorium and Chalfant Hall.

Live streaming for all events is available at olivet.edu/events/commencement Bouquets will be available for purchase on Saturday in the lobby of Centennial Chapel before and after each Commencement ceremony.

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T R A D I T I O N A L U N D E RG R A D U AT E

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES 2024 THE DEGREE OF HONORARY DOCTORATE Simon Jothi – Doctor of Divinity – Bangalore, India

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Zachary Robert Hall, cum laude – Geography – Kankakee, Illinois Xavier O. Hardiman – Biology – Indianapolis, Indiana Hailey A. Haws – Psychology – Cedarburg, Wisconsin Alexia Kristene Herron – Psychology – Colorado Springs, Colorado Jasmine Njoki Hoya – Political Science – Fort Wayne, Indiana Andrew M. Hudson – Political Science – St. Louis, Missouri Benjamin Ahmad Jenkins – Psychology – South Holland, Illinois Rebecca A. Linhardt, summa cum laude – English – Winfield, Illinois Martina A. Lohmar – Biology – Elwood, Illinois Grace A. Lopatka, magna cum laude – Psychology – Wheaton, Illinois Jacob Lukowiak, magna cum laude – History/Political Science – Greentown, Indiana Sally M. Manalo – Psychology – St. Joseph, Illinois Kinya Marangu, cum laude – Music – Nairobi, Kenya Dalen E. Mathews – Art – Bourbonnais, Illinois Elizabeth C. McCormick – Spanish – Forest City, Iowa Joshua E. Medina – Art – Bradley, Illinois Sophia Ann Murukas, magna cum laude – Communication Studies – Bourbonnais, Illinois Pablo Padilla – Political Science – Chicago, Illinois Vita Oleksandr Pashchuk, magna cum laude – Psychology/Philosophy – Lake Oswego, Oregon Cassandra L. Pichardo, cum laude – Spanish/Criminal Justice – Joliet, Illinois

Adolfo Angel – Music – Des Plaines, Illinois Nicholas James Bailey, cum laude – Biology – Zionsville, Indiana Maeya Noel Bakke, summa cum laude – Psychology – Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Caleb Emanuel Banks – Psychology – Country Club Hills, Illinois Bentley C. Bittinger – History – Indianapolis, Indiana Jenna Boggs, cum laude – English – Moline, Illinois Alexis S. Brown – Psychology – Stone Mountain, Georgia Jaedin F. Brown, magna cum laude – Communication Studies/Intercultural Studies – Portland, Oregon Jordyn R. Burke – Psychology – West Bend, Wisconsin Ian G. Byrne – Biology – Homer Glen, Illinois Lilah Chavez – Sociology – Prospect Heights, Illinois Isaiah Clampitt – Music – Huntington, Indiana Dylan D. Clevenger – Psychology – Manteno, Illinois Bethany Leigh Clifton, magna cum laude – Psychology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Addisyn G. Cloin, cum laude – Communication Studies – Tolono, Illinois Grace Cruz-Reyes, cum laude – Computing Technology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Khizran Fatima – Psychology – Krachi, Pakistan Carter N. Ford, cum laude – Biblical Studies/ Theology – Decatur, Illinois Hannah M. Goff – Psychology – Kouts, Indiana Faith Elizabeth Goin, magna cum laude – English – Naperville, Illinois

NOTE: The designation of Latin Honors for Commencement are unofficial, based on the fall semester GPA. Official Latin Honor

designations appear on the official transcript and diploma after final grades are submitted and the final GPA is calculated.

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS, cont.

Kailah Michelle Thomas – Psychology – Chicago, Illinois Reagan Rose Thornhill, cum laude – Biology – Plainfield, Indiana Kaitlyn R. Tibbetts, summa cum laude, departmental honors – English/Writing – Loves Park, Illinois Carson B. Turvey, magna cum laude – Music – Allenton, Michigan Julieta Vega – Earth and Space Sciences – Barrington, Illinois Olandra Visagie – Music – Johannesburg, South Africa Joseph C. Williamson – Communication Studies – West Chicago, Illinois Alexander D. Wolfe, cum laude – History – Rockford, Illinois

Ashley N. Poland – Psychology – Hanover Park, Illinois Lillian E. Roberson – Communication Studies – Indianapolis, Indiana Matthew G. Routt – Music – Flint, Michigan Emma Grace Russell – Psychology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Molly L. Sherman – Intercultural Studies – Pine Grove, California Anna Noelle Slaby, magna cum laude – Psychology/Spanish – Bourbonnais, Illinois Lochlyn T. Stadt – Communication Studies – Caledonia, Michigan Elayna Jean Stevens – History – Wheaton, Illinois Lindsay A. Sturgell – Communication Studies/ Spanish – Germantown Hills, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Claire E. Bakke – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois James W. Ballance – Kinesiology – South Elgin, Illinois Karleigh R. Baran, cum laude – Kinesiology – Manhattan, Illinois Linda M. Barker – Child Development – Kankakee, Illinois Miguel A. Barrera Jr. – Interior Design – Aurora, Illinois Christian Eduardo Barron – Sport Management – Berwyn, Illinois Elijah John Bartlett – Business Administration – Byron, Illinois Matthew R. Bartlett – Criminal Justice – Tinley Park, Illinois Mason I. Beall, magna cum laude – Chemistry/Sociology – Rochester, Indiana Emma N. Beals, magna cum laude – Psychology – Bakersfield, California Kathryn S. Bell – Zoology – Champaign, Illinois Nolan T. Belschner – Physical Education-Health – Andover, Minnesota Autumn Benhart, magna cum laude – Interior Design – Mount Pulaski, Illinois Emma Paige Betts, summa cum laude – Accounting/ Economics-Finance – Secor, Illinois Dajah J. Bibbs, cum laude – Child Development – Bourbonnais, Illinois Paula K. Birr – Early Childhood Education – Kankakee, Illinois

Kayla Abraham – Multimedia Communication – Crawfordsville, Indiana Peter Adams – Management Information Systems – Flushing, Michigan Samuel O. Agoye – Computer Science – Chicago, Illinois Ivonne Aguilar, cum laude – Special Education – Belvidere, Illinois Eric L. Akay, cum laude – Kinesiology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Rebecca Alexakos, summa cum laude – Accounting/ Business Administration – Lindenhurst, Illinois Brittany Lynn Alsvig – Child Development – Seneca, Illinois Stephen N. Alvarado – Biology/Chemistry – Shelbyville, Indiana Juliana Anderson – Business Administration – Mokena, Illinois Griffin Andricks – Business Administration – Moweaqua, Illinois Esosuoyakpor Valerie Anigboro, summa cum laude – Accounting/Economics-Finance – Avon, Indiana Vianey S. Arcia-Bernal, cum laude – Spanish (Education) – Bridgeton, New Jersey Samuel M. Arns – Special Education – Lebanon, Ohio Jazmin Y. Arteaga, cum laude – Business Administration – Channahon, Illinois Tylin E. Ayers – Recreation and Sport Studies – Stockbridge, Michigan Andrew J. Babb, magna cum laude – Computer Science – Pontiac, Illinois

NOTE: Students included in the commencement program are candidates for the degree unless otherwise noted as conferred.

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Courtney N. Caucutt, magna cum laude – Management Information Systems – Watertown, Wisconsin Elise C. Champlin, magna cum laude – Marketing – Manhattan, Illinois Rebecca Christy, summa cum laude – Criminal Justice/ Sociology/Psychology – Hebron, Kentucky Sierra Kraemer Clark, cum laude – Cybersecurity – Vail, Arizona Stephanie Elise Clark, summa cum laude – Environmental Sci./Geo. Sci. – Greenfield, Indiana Mackenzie May Coats, summa cum laude, honors program – Business Admin. – Kingsburg, California Emilie Nicole Collins, summa cum laude – Criminal Justice/Psychology – Pontiac, Illinois Nathan Combs – Cybersecurity – Carpentersville, Illinois Morgan Belle Connor, summa cum laude – Public Relations/Strategic Comm. – Danforth, Illinois Lauren Ashleigh Cooper – Elementary Education – Dyer, Indiana Salvador Cortez – Economics-Finance – Blue Island, Illinois Carlo P. Cota-Vargas – International Business – Michoacán, Mexico Lydia M. A. Coyle, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Corydon, Indiana Kiri Crider – Pastoral Ministry – Joliet, Illinois Evan Michael Cufr – Business Administration – Huntley, Illinois Graciela Victoria Del Real, summa cum laude, honors program – Int’l Bus./Econ.-Finance – Batavia, Illinois Noah M. DeLong, summa cum laude – Social Science (Education) – Mendota, Illinois Olivia Marie Demosthenes – Sport Management – Bloomington, Illinois Daniel A Deramus – Sport Management – Lansing, Illinois Bruk Desta – Kinesiology – Algonquin, Illinois Kayla M. Deubel, magna cum laude – Child Development – Plainfield, Illinois Ryan A. Dial – Business Administration/Management Information Systems – Aurora, Illinois David N. Dignan – Business Administration – Lockport, Illinois Marcus A. Domont – Criminal Justice – Bourbonnais, Illinois Yolanda V. Dorado-Cooremans, magna cum laude – Zoology – Hillside, Illinois Joshua C. Dunbar, magna cum laude – Cybersecurity/ Computer Science – Bourbonnais, Illinois Elisabeth Irene Durbin, summa cum laude – Special Education – Mason City, Illinois

Emily A. Blucker, magna cum laude – Elementary Education – Galesburg, Illinois Jordan Kendall Borner – Business Administration – Houston, Texas Layla Beatrice Boule, summa cum laude – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Jack B. Bova, cum laude – Business Administration – Hudson, Ohio Noah J. Bradshaw – Sport Management – Naperville, Illinois Francine H. Brandt, cum laude – Computer Science – Mendota, Illinois Jared James Brewer, cum laude – Zoology – Racine, Wisconsin Halle N. Briner, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Silver Lake, Indiana Levi Brock, summa cum laude – Youth Ministry – Lowell, Indiana Michael J. Brody, summa cum laude – Multimedia Communication – Knoxville, Illinois Jacob D. Brown, cum laude – Accounting/ Economics-Finance – Connersville, Indiana Jessica G. Brown, cum laude – Criminal Justice/ Sociology – New Lenox, Illinois Maori K. Brown – Chemistry – Edwardsville, Illinois Taniyah Brown – Zoology – Chicago, Illinois Megan Bucich, summa cum laude – Mathematics – Tinley Park, Illinois Emily Noelle Buess, magna cum laude – Biology – Pittsboro, Indiana Keegan David Buffey – Biology – Eagle River, Alaska Brendan D. Bunte, magna cum laude – Computer Science – Beecher, Illinois Thomas C. Burns – Sport Management – Atlanta, Georgia Ashley Lynn Butler, cum laude – Interior Design – Hidalgo, Illinois Harmony Lappin Calhoun – General Studies – Rensselaer, Indiana Brianna Cannon – Business Administration – San Diego, California Maria C. Cano-Guzman – Child Development – Ladd, Illinois Micah D. Carlson, magna cum laude – Computer Science – Loves Park, Illinois Nicholas R. Carrell – Business Administration – Fallston, Maryland Jared T. Carter – Business Administration – Lebanon, Indiana Abigail J. Cash – Elementary Education – Gardner, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Jonah Ramesh Goneh, cum laude – Cybersecurity/ Computer Science – Skokie, Illinois Benjamin R. Green, magna cum laude – Business Admin./Economics-Finance – Kankakee, Illinois Kyle R. Griffin, cum laude – Business Administration – Macomb, Michigan Linda K. Griffith – Business Administration – South Holland, Illinois Hannah Rose Gross, summa cum laude – Interior Design – Columbus, Indiana Giovanni Guzman – Cybersecurity – Kankakee, Illinois Connor J. Haab, summa cum laude – Kinesiology – Fairbury, Illinois Valerie N. Haessig – Interior Design – Syracuse, Indiana David T. Hagan II – Criminal Justice – Guyton, Georgia Benjamin P. Hansen, cum laude – Business Administration/Marketing – Kankakee, Illinois Sarah E. Harrington, summa cum laude – Public Rel./ Strategic Comm. – Hoffman Estates, Illinois Malia J. Harris, magna cum laude – Special Education – Salem, Illinois Madelynn G. Hastings, magna cum laude – Special Education – Naperville, Illinois Sydnie M. Hatch – Elementary Education – Edwards, Illinois Regan-Tyler Hayes – General Studies – Chicago, Illinois Emily Marie Hayhurst, magna cum laude – Elementary Education – Beecher, Illinois Stephanie D. Haynie – Criminal Justice – Moline, Illinois Soledad Milagros Herrera – Criminal Justice – West Chicago, Illinois Grace Madelyn Hertsel – Zoology – Auburn, Indiana Caitlin M. Hess – General Studies – Bourbonnais, Illinois Terrance James Hicks Jr. – Criminal Justice – Chicago, Illinois Justin A. Hilliard – Multimedia Communication – Burton, Michigan Marissa Jane Hoeppner, summa cum laude – Accounting/Business Admin. – Waukesha, Wisconsin Luke Thomas Holewa – Zoology – Oak Forest, Illinois Connor S. Howard – Kinesiology – Meridian, Idaho Morgan Howard – Zoology – Attica, Indiana Kai S. Hudson – Business Administration – Orlando, Florida

Olivia N. Earl, summa cum laude – Elementary Education – Clinton, Illinois Abby L. Ebbens, summa cum laude – Zoology – DeMotte, Indiana Austin J. Eifert, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Trevor, Wisconsin Samuel Emich – Kinesiology – Copley, Ohio Evelyn R. Erickson, summa cum laude – Actuarial Science/Mathematics – Channahon, Illinois Ashleigh Lynn Estes – Zoology – Wheaton, Illinois Kaylee Mae Evers – Marketing – Munster, Indiana Mary A. Farhat, summa cum laude – Early Childhood Education – Mokena, Illinois Jamie H. Finn, summa cum laude – Actuarial Science – Oak Creek, Wisconsin Jenna M. Flayter, magna cum laude – Christian Education – Hales Corners, Wisconsin Alyssa D. Flores – Child Development – Glendale Heights, Illinois Abraham M. Flores-Cuen – Cybersecurity – Yuma, Arizona Emma E. Flynn – Data Science – Belleville, Illinois Nathan Matthew Foor, magna cum laude – Business Adm./Econ.-Fin./Marketing – Bourbonnais, Illinois Nicole Foster – Child Development – Mokena, Illinois Keeley Grayce Francis – Criminal Justice – Manchester, New Hampshire Brayden Arrington Fuoss, cum laude – Pastoral Ministry – Chatsworth, Illinois Chinguun Gankhuleg, magna cum laude – Economics-Finance – Arlington Heights, Illinois Hailey R. Garcia, cum laude – Elementary Education – Valparaiso, Indiana Megan Allison Garcia – Family and Consumer Sciences – Los Angeles, California Parker A. Gay, cum laude – Youth Ministry – New Baltimore, Michigan Giuseppina Gervasio, cum laude – Interior Design – Bloomingdale, Illinois Jeremy Ryan Gesky – Business Administration – Manteno, Illinois Janae M. Gillette, summa cum laude – Data Science – Machesney Park, Illinois Ethan Edward Gillis, summa cum laude – Computer Science – Dunlap, Illinois Vincent R. Giuliano – Kinesiology – Concord, Michigan Cathryn Ramesh Goneh, magna cum laude – Computer Science – Skokie, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Susanna A. Lindquist, magna cum laude – Management Information Systems – Chicago, Illinois Theresa A. Lindstrom – Early Childhood Education – St. Anne, Illinois Maylee C. Lingle – Special Education – Avon, Indiana Haley G. Lloyd – Elementary Education – Napoleon, Ohio Madison R. Lockhart, summa cum laude – Science Education – Salem, Illinois Sara Rose Loichinger – Marketing – New Lenox, Illinois Gianna Rosalia Lolli – Criminal Justice – Downers Grove, Illinois Analise Marie Lopez – General Studies – Naperville, Illinois Camden Ray Lorance, magna cum laude – EconomicsFinance/Business Administration – Niles, Michigan Karl P. Lotzer, magna cum laude – Kinesiology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Abigail F. Lynn, magna cum laude, honors program – Biology – Lenexa, Kansas Gabriela E. Maghsoudi – Cybersecurity – Plainfield, Illinois Matthew W. Maitlen – Criminal Justice – Mahomet, Illinois Megan E. Mann – Elementary Education – Midland, Michigan Faith L. Markley – Business Administration – Chillicothe, Illinois Jae’Den D. Marshall – Kinesiology – Chicago, Illinois Lexi ReAnna Marshall – Zoology – Newton, Illinois Carrie Lynn Martin – Child Development – Frankfort, Illinois Thaliya R. Martinez – Multimedia Communication – Evanston, Illinois Logan Marx – Kinesiology – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Titus K. Maunakea, magna cum laude – Accounting – Maunalua, Hawaii Morgan E. McCammon, summa cum laude, honors program – Kinesiology – Wheaton, Illinois Monica R. McGinnis – Child Development – Bradley, Illinois Daniel Davidson McGrady, cum laude – Zoology – Chicago, Illinois Gabi A. Medina, cum laude – Spanish (Education)/ Spanish – Kankakee, Illinois Madison Grace Meherg, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Grant Park, Illinois Daniel A. Meier, cum laude – Criminal Justice – Beecher, Illinois

Ethan Josiah Hugge – Kinesiology – St. Peters, Missouri Audrey Elizabeth Hulthen, magna cum laude – Interior Design – Lee, Illinois Sumani H. Husseini – Business Administration – Wheaton, Illinois Ula Shabani Husseini – Physical Education-Health – Nairobi, Kenya Sarah J. Hutton, summa cum laude – Elementary Education – Brookfield, Wisconsin Ashley P. Immig, magna cum laude – Early Childhood Education – Schererville, Indiana Ivana M. Ingle – Biology – Wasilla, Alaska Catherine G. Jankovic – Recreation and Sport Studies – Streamwood, Illinois Brian D. Jenkins – Sport Management – Lafayette, Indiana Danae M. Jenkins, magna cum laude – Mathematics/Theology – Howard, Ohio Tyler Nathan Jensen, magna cum laude – Computer Science/Computer Science – Bradley, Illinois Isabella M. Joanis, summa cum laude – Business Administration – Batavia, Illinois Graham W. Johnson, cum laude – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Alexandria K. Jones, summa cum laude – Interior Design – Bloomington, Illinois Kaden W. Jull, summa cum laude – Kinesiology – Dyer, Indiana Riley N. Kaufmann – Criminal Justice – Glendale Heights, Illinois Nick Kilian, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Kleinmachnow, Germany Kennedy P. Koehl, summa cum laude – Accounting/ Bus. Admin./Econ.-Finance – Washington, Illinois Julia M. Kramer, magna cum laude – Early Childhood Education – Beecher, Illinois Tyler Mark Kupferer, cum laude – Criminal Justice – St. Louis, Missouri Juliann F. Kwasniewski, cum laude – Criminal Justice – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Margaret Lorraine Landis – Child Development – Beecher, Illinois Matthew M. Lanoue, cum laude – Economics-Finance – Manteno, Illinois Emily M. Leistra, magna cum laude – Mathematics (Education) – Tinley Park, Illinois Kirsten T. Leonard, cum laude – Kinesiology – Kankakee, Illinois Elijah D. Lewis – Multimedia Communication – Vicksburg, Michigan Noah M. Lindenberg, magna cum laude – Elementary Education – Loves Park, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Jonathan R. Perabeau, magna cum laude – Chemistry – Bourbonnais, Illinois Anne K. Peters – Recreation and Sport Studies – Germantown Hills, Illinois Kyle David Peters – Physical Education-Health – Ashkum, Illinois Kyle Jeffrey Petersen, magna cum laude – Multimedia Communication – Peru, Illinois Jordan Ante Nette Pfeiffelman, magna cum laude – Multimedia Communication – Chicago, Illinois Landon Pflederer – Computer Science – Tremont, Illinois Evan A. Pogioli, summa cum laude – Business Administration – Pekin, Illinois Cameo E. Powell, magna cum laude – Multimedia Communication – Oxford, Pennsylvania Abagail Rose Proctor, summa cum laude – Psychology – Lincoln, Illinois Isabella C. Qualls – Ministerial Missions – Galesburg, Illinois Ethan Prescott Ragan – Criminal Justice – Bourbonnais, Illinois Sarah A. Rawlins – Zoology – Belleville, Illinois Molly Jayne Raymond – Recreation and Sport Studies – Kankakee, Illinois Gabriel A. Renchen, cum laude – Marketing/ Economics-Finance – Bourbonnais, Illinois Erik H. Richter, cum laude – Economics-Finance/ Business Admin./Accounting – St. Charles, Illinois Micaiah Ritter – Criminal Justice – Vonore, Tennessee Titus S. Rivas, magna cum laude – Accounting/ Business Administration – Saint John, Indiana Alejandro Rivera – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Gracelyn E. Roat, cum laude – Early Childhood Education – Easton, Illinois Kelsey R. Robertson – Early Childhood Education – Morton, Illinois Micah A. Rochin, summa cum laude – Cybersecurity/ Computer Science – Anchorage, Alaska Kaylee Denise Roether, summa cum laude – Elementary Education/Mathematics – Morris, Illinois Peter J. Rokowski Jr. – Criminal Justice – Kankakee, Illinois Ulysses Romero – Business Administration – Lyons, Illinois Grace E. Rose – Multimedia Communication – Flint, Michigan Mikaylee L. Ruff, magna cum laude – Business Administration – Taylor Ridge, Illinois David B. Rush, magna cum laude, honors program – Computer Science – Elmhurst, Illinois

Rocio Mendez – Child Development – Winfield, Illinois Jenna R. Merrill, magna cum laude – Accounting/ Intercultural Studies – Normal, Illinois Ruthanna K. Metzger – Children’s Ministry – Riverside, Pennsylvania Tera Lynn Miller, cum laude – Sport Management – Washington, Illinois Kathryn G. Mink – Elementary Education – Schererville, Indiana Brenden M. Minor, magna cum laude – Accounting/ Economics-Finance – Bourbonnais, Illinois Mabaraka N. Mmbumba – International Business/ Economics-Finance – San Diego, California Yasin Ghassan Mohammad – Public Relations/ Strategic Comm. – Bourbonnais, Illinois Olivia M. Murphy – Zoology – Palatine, Illinois Sophie B. Nagi, summa cum laude – Social Science (Education)/History – Bourbonnais, Illinois Nicholas Warren Neuber, cum laude – Cybersecurity/ Computer Science – Pawnee, Illinois Nhat Anh Nguyen – Business Administration – Hanoi, Vietnam Elias Nonnenmann – Business Administration – Winterbach, Germany Sara J. Norman, summa cum laude – Business Administration – Fulton, Illinois Cheney D. Ohler, summa cum laude, honors program – Psychology/Sociology – Geneva, Illinois Noah F. O’Neal, cum laude – Accounting/ Business Administration – Pewaukee, Wisconsin Sophia E. O’Neal – Special Education – Bloomington, Illinois Emily M. Orns, summa cum laude – Dietetics – Hudson, Illinois Jocelyn J. Ortiz, magna cum laude – Spanish (Education) – Blue Island, Illinois Victoria Ann Orton, cum laude – Biology – Holland, Michigan Madison Jayne Overly, summa cum laude – English (Education) – Huntley, Illinois Ashley L. Owen – Multimedia Communication – Cedar Lake, Indiana Jake Nathaniel Ozartun – General Studies – Belvidere, Illinois Ariana C. Pagan – Multimedia Communication – Tavares, Florida Anabel Joan B. Palima, summa cum laude – Accounting/ Economics-Finance – Elgin, Illinois Nirva Patel, cum laude – Economics-Finance/ Business Administration – Vadodara, India Rylie J. Pedersen, magna cum laude – Public Relations/ Strategic Comm./Corp. Comm. – Hutchinson, Kansas

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Lakisha M. Taylor – Child Development – Kankakee, Illinois Adriana R. Thayer – Biology – Rockton, Illinois Killian A. Thompson – Biology – Momence, Illinois Braden G. Tilson, magna cum laude – Management Information Systems – Washington, Illinois Lisa C. Turner, magna cum laude – Early Childhood Education – Bourbonnais, Illinois Mikala R. Turner, cum laude – Multimedia Communication – Philo, Illinois Samuel E. Turner – Environmental Science/ Geological Science – Winona Lake, Indiana Alice Tysse, Cum laude – Actuarial Science/ Mathematics – Peotone, Illinois Jake Grayson Vance – Marketing – Rushville, Indiana Savannah Rose Vaughan – Child Development – Indianapolis, Indiana Jessenia L. Vera – Marketing/Business Administration – Manteno, Illinois Halie Kay Vermillion, summa cum laude – Public Rel./ Strategic Comm./Corp. Comm. – What Cheer, Iowa Gabriel C. Vicencio – Elementary Education – Warren, Michigan Broderick J. Vollrath – Business Administration – Peoria, Illinois Lucas Michael Wadley, cum laude – Cybersecurity – Manteno, Illinois Christine M. Wall, cum laude – Special Education – Crown Point, Indiana Elizabeth J. Ward – Youth Ministry – Howell, Michigan Tysha V. Ward, cum laude – Child Development – Kankakee, Illinois Deborah Damaris Washington, cum laude – Child Development – Momence, Illinois Gabriella H. Way – Multimedia Communication – DeKalb, Illinois Ellyse M. Weigelt, summa cum laude – Child Development/Psychology – Mason, Michigan Raquel L. Weitzel – Child Development – Round Lake, Illinois Joshua D. Whaley – Economics-Finance – Marion, Ohio Lydia R. Wiersma, summa cum laude – Dietetics – Zeeland, Michigan Danae N. Williams, summa cum laude – Accounting – Bourbonnais, Illinois Ivan G. Williams – Recreation and Sport Studies – Matteson, Illinois Rachel M. Wilson, magna cum laude – Children’s Ministry/Youth Ministry – Bourbonnais, Illinois

McKenzie Simona Rusink – Chemistry – Naperville, Illinois Yoselin Salazar, cum laude – Business Administration/ Economics-Finance – Kankakee, Illinois Tyler O. Schaafsma, summa cum laude – Computer Science/Computer Science – Worth, Illinois Tyler Schmidt – Business Administration – Valparaiso, Indiana Kaitlyn Ruth Scholl – Interior Design – Peoria, Illinois Grace Makayla Schutt, magna cum laude – Marketing – Granger, Indiana Mia Helene Schwada, magna cum laude – Criminal Justice/Spanish – Bourbonnais, Illinois Yared Serrano – Criminal Justice/Psychology – Berkeley, Illinois Lia A. Shomaly – Kinesiology – Bourbonnais, Illinois Wayde D. Sickels – Economics-Finance – Winchester, Indiana Rianna B. Skinner – Multimedia Communication – Kankakee, Illinois Brandon M. Skwarczek, magna cum laude – Elementary Education – Elmhurst, Illinois Iztmit A. Solis – International Business – Kankakee, Illinois Maria Sosa, Cum laude – Spanish (Education) – Bradley, Illinois Maddison W. Reddy, magna cum laude – Pastoral Ministry/Ministerial Missions – Bourbonnais, Illinois Kyle R. Spence – Sport Management – Iowa City, Iowa Jaelah Steele – Zoology – Naperville, Illinois Taylor J. Steig – Business Administration – Corona, California Caleb C. Stinespring – Economics-Finance/ Business Administration – Richmond, Illinois Jasmina H. Storen – Criminal Justice/Psychology – Tinley Park, Illinois Bradley J. Stosiek – General Studies – Manteno, Illinois Zoie Summers, summa cum laude – Mathematics/ Computer Science/Data Science – Joliet, Illinois Kristin Patrice Sumner – Business Administration – Oswego, Illinois Kathryn Grace Swanson, summa cum laude – Econ.Fin./Bus. Ad./Accting – North Mankato, Minnesota Nicholas D. Tanner, cum laude – Economics-Finance – Washington, Illinois Abigail A. Taylor, magna cum laude – Elementary Education – Grayslake, Illinois Jaden Demond Taylor, magna cum laude – Management Information Systems – Evanston, Georgia

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, cont.

Cody B. Yelverton, cum laude – Computer Science – Lake Zurich, Illinois Geon Yoon, magna cum laude – Sport Management – Seoul, South Korea Landon A. Young – Management Info. Systems – Flushing, Michigan Caleb G. Zimmerman, cum laude – Accounting – Spencerville, Ohio Audrey Zoeteman – Kinesiology – Highland, Indiana

Jacy M. Wingate – Recreation, Sport, and Fitness – Hudson, Illinois Samantha N. Wise, magna cum laude – Child Development – Manteno, Illinois Joel D. Witzig – Zoology – Morton, Illinois Jack E. Wolf – Criminal Justice – Bedford, New Hampshire Camila A. Yanez Almendras – Multimedia Communication – Santiago, Chile

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MUSIC Anna Renee Parmenter, summa cum laude – Music Education – Watseka, Illinois Robert C. Pettry, magna cum laude – Music Ministry – Mishicot, Wisconsin Tawney June Roberts – Music Education – Taylorville, Illinois Katelynn Elizabeth Roscioli, summa cum laude, honors program – Music Education – Bangor, Pennsylvania Jacob J. Tolbert, cum laude – Music Education – Manhattan, Illinois

Brian P. Corbeille Jr., magna cum laude – Music Education – Hobart, Indiana Marisa Paige Costantino, summa cum laude – Music Ministry – Plainfield, Illinois Joshua L. Hershberger, cum laude – Music Ministry – Toledo, Ohio Tanner J. Hunter – Music Education – Mesa, Arizona Jemma K. Newby, cum laude – Music Ministry – Joliet, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING Jordan Christopher Evans – Engineering – Sarasota, Florida Samantha Mae Forney, magna cum laude – Engineering – Hobart, Indiana Nicolas Fuentes – Engineering – Berwyn, Illinois Carlos Eduardo Gomez Gutierrez – Engineering – Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela Hannah Harris – Engineering – Marseilles, Illinois Jack D. Holohan – Engineering – Kankakee, Illinois Kevin S. Leonard, cum laude – Engineering – Santa Ana, California Nathan K. Marks – Engineering – Galesburg, Illinois Nathan Garrett Martin – Engineering – Chicago, Illinois Noelle L. Miller – Engineering – Manhattan, Illinois Nathaniel G. Nargang – Engineering – Bourbonnais, Illinois Paige Adele Panush – Engineering – Lemont, Illinois Josiah Philip Paynter, cum laude – Engineering – Momence, Illinois

William G. Anderson – Engineering – Ellicott City, Maryland Madeline G. Barone, cum laude – Engineering – Glasgow, Kentucky Hunter C. Bogart – Engineering – Olathe, Kansas Sam A. Bowden, cum laude – Engineering – Apple Valley, California Ethan R. Burt – Engineering – Mason, Michigan Jacob L. Burt – Engineering – Mason, Michigan Michael Elijah Gordon Byrne – Engineering – Homer Glen, Illinois Matthew C. Carpenter, magna cum laude – Engineering – Mt. Zion, Illinois Cindy Carrion – Engineering – San Antonio, Texas Andrew J. Coble, summa cum laude – Engineering – Elkhart, Indiana Faith E. Dalton, cum laude – Engineering – Washington, Indiana Holden M. DeVore, cum laude – Engineering – Cedar Rapids, Iowa Joshua D. Dittmer – Engineering – Claysville, Pennsylvania

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING, cont.

Sterling S. Staranchuk, cum laude – Engineering – Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Benjamin C. Tavares, cum laude – Engineering/Spanish – Monee, Illinois Payton J. Tindal, magna cum laude – Engineering – Pendleton, Indiana Donavan J. Yelle – Engineering – Renton, Washington

Ethan T. Piacenti, cum laude – Engineering – Bourbonnais, Illinois Therese A. Rosalez – Engineering – Phoenix, Arizona Creighton Seibert – Engineering – Frankfort, Illinois Cara Elizabeth Serpe – Engineering – Wimauma, Florida Marc R. Shuflit – Engineering – Westchester, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Emily Bryanne Hollifield – Nursing – Steger, Illinois Amber F. Kurtz – Nursing – Bonfield, Illinois Emily Lara – Nursing – Antioch, Illinois Isaac R. Lucas, cum laude – Nursing – Romeoville, Illinois Erin C. Marcotte – Nursing – Kankakee, Illinois Kassidy B. Marshall – Nursing – Paxton, Illinois Abby V. McVey – Nursing – Franklin, Tennessee Gwendolyn Diann Meyer – Nursing – Bonfield, Illinois Riley Miller, magna cum laude – Nursing – Harshaw, Wisconsin Emma L. Mireles – Nursing – Richmond, Virginia Jada E. Montgomery – Nursing – Glenwood, Illinois Mikaela Jade Nelson – Nursing – Waukegan, Illinois Madelynn R. Norton – Nursing – Rushville, Illinois Elizabeth C. Nymeyer, cum laude – Nursing – Hudsonville, Michigan Emma K. Odle – Nursing – Homer Glen, Illinois Anne K. Ostrow – Nursing – Momence, Illinois Leah Renee Pettry, magna cum laude – Nursing – Crescent City, Illinois Azucena Pina Gutierrez, cum laude – Nursing – Kankakee, Illinois Alicia J. Smith – Nursing – Bloomington, Illinois Brianna Marie Smith – Nursing – Coal City, Illinois

Matthew J. Bacon – Nursing – Lombard, Illinois Genesis L. Baggett – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Angelina N. Bainbridge – Nursing – University Park, Illinois Paulyn R. Bernadit – Nursing – Bourbonnais, Illinois Katherine Elizabeth Bosma, summa cum laude – Nursing – Tinley Park, Illinois Autumn L. Bruens, cum laude – Nursing – Cissna Park, Illinois Laura Marie Brunner – Nursing – Springfield, Illinois Faith C. Christopherson – Nursing – Aurora, Illinois Paiton Ann Cordes, cum laude – Nursing – Kankakee, Illinois Ilissa K. DeLange – Nursing – Yorkville, Illinois Luke G. Draves – Nursing – Peotone, Illinois Mackenzie P. Edens – Nursing – McNabb, Illinois Calli Hope Evans, cum laude – Nursing – Orland Hills, Illinois Olivia M. Flinn – Nursing – Mokena, Illinois Mary M. Frost – Nursing – Wheaton, Illinois Benjamin William Furgal – Nursing – St. Anne, Illinois Sierra Jade Gannaban – Nursing – Tinley Park, Illinois Sabrina Almas Gill – Nursing – Palatine, Illinois Carly Goetsch, magna cum laude – Nursing – East Troy, Wisconsin Meghan J. Hayman – Nursing – Lindenhurst, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, continued Ellie Lindsay Vega, magna cum laude – Nursing – Buffalo Grove, Illinois Jonah K. Wilson – Nursing – Champaign, Illinois Michelle E. Winget, magna cum laude – Nursing – Jackson, Michigan Holly Christine Wolf – Nursing – Frankfort, Illinois

Kiley M. Sowa – Nursing – Wilmington, Illinois Isabelle G. Stead – Nursing – Plainfield, Indiana Ellie F. Thompson, magna cum laude – Nursing – Normal, Illinois Trenton M. Thompson, cum laude – Nursing – Wheaton, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Amber Mahki Jackson, cum laude – Social Work – Hazel Crest, Illinois Leah Lynn Lohse – Social Work/Criminal Justice – Manteno, Illinois Ana S. Melchor, cum laude – Social Work/ Criminal Justice – Bourbonnais, Illinois Kayla Marie Mikottis, magna cum laude – Social Work – South Elgin, Illinois Braelyn C. Oberle, magna cum laude – Social Work – Pekin, Illinois Emily E. Petersen – Social Work – Morton, Illinois Jesus M. Pizano – Social Work – St. Anne, Illinois Ellie F. Schoon – Social Work – Ludington, Michigan Mackenzie E. Tamez – Social Work – Henderson, Nevada Hope Alexandria Trainor, magna cum laude – Social Work/Criminal Justice – Gilbert, Arizona Lyric E. Wimbley – Social Work – Peoria, Illinois

Abigail F. Blair, cum laude – Social Work – Elkhorn, Wisconsin Danielle Beukema, magna cum laude – Social Work – Oregon, Illinois Alexa B. Burkholder, magna cum laude – Social Work – Akron, Ohio Camille Cote – Social Work – Wheaton, Illinois Madison Rayne Donberger, cum laude – Social Work – Novi, Michigan Nina C. Flamini – Social Work – Crete, Illinois Lauren Galewski, magna cum laude – Social Work – West Bend, Wisconsin Ian S. Hallom – Social Work – Orland Park, Illinois Ayana D. Hancock – Social Work – Chesterfield, Virginia Abigail J. Hobson – Social Work – Wabash, Indiana Alessandra M. Hoekstra – Social Work – Streator, Illinois Angelina N. Husack – Social Work/ Criminal Justice – Manteno, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Alexander Edward Howland – Studio Art – Wayne, Illinois Jennie T. Lyons, magna cum laude – Studio Art – Port Richey, Florida Emma L. Oehler, summa cum laude – Studio Art – Normal, Illinois Katharine R. Raspolich, cum laude – Studio Art – Kankakee, Illinois Anna K. Ritter, magna cum laude – Studio Art – Chebanse, Illinois Halee Nicole Santiago – Studio Art – Homewood, Illinois Emma G. Williams, magna cum laude, honors program – Studio Art – Lansing, Michigan

Crystal A. Coffey, magna cum laude – Studio Art – Piper City, Illinois Matthew R. Diedrich, cum laude – Studio Art – Manteno, Illinois Emmalee G. Dorsey, summa cum laude – Studio Art – Crawfordsville, Indiana Isabelle M. English, cum laude – Studio Art – Bushnell, Illinois Alexander R. Fischer – Studio Art – Danforth, Illinois Elizabeth C. Gibson – Studio Art – Bettendorf, Iowa Raquel L. Gonzalez, magna cum laude – Studio Art – Lyons, Illinois

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COMMENCEMENT C O N VO C AT I O N for G RA D UAT E A N D CO N T I N U I N G S T U DI E S D E G R E E C A N D I DAT E S

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 2:30 P.M. Hawkins Centennial Chapel

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

GRADUATE AND CONTI NUIN G ST UD IE S

ORDER OF SERVICE

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Prelude and Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Ring, D.M.A. Pomp and Circumstance, E. Elgar Affiliate Professor of Music Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Lowe, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Bell, D.A.

(Audience, please stand) Professor of Music Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Residori, Ed.D. (Audience, please stand) Dean, College of Professional Studies Scripture Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allyssa Macari, MBA Matthew 6:19–33 Director of Recruitment, Graduate and Continuing Studies Special Awards and Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Phipps, Ed.D. Willis E. Snowbarger Award for Teaching Excellence MSN Program Director Ralph E. Perry Student Award of Excellence School of Nursing Introduction of the Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Taylor, Ph.D. Director, Multiethnic Student Services Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Jasper Taylor, M.A., M.Div.

Senior Pastor, Broadview Missionary Baptist Church Presentation of Graduates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Lowe, Ph.D. Conferring of Degrees and Diplomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. University President Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Moore, MBA (Audience, please stand) Associate Dean, Academic Systems and Communication Recessional and Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Ring, D.M.A. A Trumpet Fancy, L. Nelson Live streaming for all events is available at olivet.edu/events/commencement Bouquets will be available for purchase on Saturday in the lobby of Centennial Chapel before and after each Commencement ceremony.

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES 2024 THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Elizabeth Kerns – Ethical Leadership – Greentown, Indiana Thelma Christine Sardin – Ethical Leadership – Evergreen Park, Illinois

Gina Anne Brassard – Ethical Leadership – Milford, Illinois Debra L. Hart – Ethical Leadership – Chicago, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF DIVINITY Jennifer G. Johnson – Pastoral Ministry – Bourbonnais, Illinois Timothy Paul Mondy – Pastoral Ministry – Centralia, Illinois

Crystal Amber Curasi – Pastoral Ministry – Greensboro, North Carolina Melodie A. Eisenhofer – Pastoral Ministry – Muncie, Indiana

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS Kobe Lovan – Pastoral Leadership – Davenport, Iowa Aleksandar Malinic – Christian Ministry – Belgrade, Serbia Aaron T. Mitchell – Pastoral Leadership – Westland, Michigan Phillip Modlin – Missional Multiplication – Willow Spring, North Carolina Taylor Ray Monhollen – Pastoral Leadership – Indianapolis, Indiana Melony M. Paulus – Missional Multiplication – Medora, Indiana Jeremiah C. Reynolds – Pastoral Leadership – Raymore, Missouri Tessa Leigh Stine – Missional Multiplication – Casey, Illinois

Tara Eileen Anderson – Pastoral Leadership – Ellicott City, Maryland Alexander J. Freytes – Ministerial Studies – Kankakee, Illinois Cayla R. Greene – Family Ministry – Brownsburg, Indiana James R. Hess – Pastoral Leadership – Birnamwood, Wisconsin Sarah Lynn Klassen – Ministerial Studies – Spring Lake, Michigan Hudson C. Knox – Pastoral Leadership – Bremerton, Washington Drew S. Leman – Religion – Bourbonnais, Illinois Melanie Longacre – Pastoral Leadership – Colora, Maryland

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF MINISTRY Justin Steckbauer – Ministry – Owosso, Michigan

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION Katrina Bowen – Reading Education – Elk Grove Village, Illinois Matthew J. Brinkmeier – Reading Education – McHenry, Illinois Claire Kathleen Burke – Reading Education – Evergreen Park, Illinois Jo Burns – Curriculum and Instruction – Geneva, Illinois Shannon Rose Cavins – Reading Education – Plainfield, Illinois Kathleen Mary Cirese – Reading Education – LaGrange, Illinois Holly Kathleen Cruise – Reading Education – Shabbona, Illinois

Rachel Jean Arlington – Curriculum and Instruction –Wheaton, Illinois Chelsea K. Augsburger – Reading Education – El Paso, Illinois Leanne Berzanski – Reading Education – Chicago, Illinois Sara Kate Bohac – Curriculum and Instruction – Braidwood, Illinois Meghan Michala Bohn – Reading Education – Antioch, Illinois Noreen Bolsoni – Reading Education – Saint Charles, Illinois Amanda N. Boscaljon – Reading Education – South Elgin, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, cont.

Susan A. Muchowski – Curriculum and Instruction – Palos Park, Illinois Melody Ann Murphy – Reading Education – La Grange, Illinois Delaney P. Nock – Reading Education – Chicago, Illinois Emily Margaret Oppenheim – Curriculum and Instruction – Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois Erika M. Powers – Curriculum and Instruction – Rockford, Illinois Kristen N. Priewe – Reading Education – Genoa, Illinois Panagiota H. Radaios – Reading Education – Park Ridge, Illinois Emily Rau – Curriculum and Instruction – Gilberts, Illinois Jill M. Renteria – Curriculum and Instruction – Rockford, Illinois Nicole Rodgers – Reading Education – South Elgin, Illinois Maria Rodriguez-Perez – Reading Education – Chicago, Illinois Rachel Anne Romero – Curriculum and Instruction – Naperville, Illinois Elideth Salgado – Curriculum and Instruction – Elgin, Illinois Jenna Schilling – Reading Education – Shorewood, Illinois Andrew P. Schout – Curriculum and Instruction – Orland Park, Illinois Mitchell Schwarzkopf – Reading Education – Kankakee, Illinois Jordan Phillip Spirakes – Curriculum and Instruction – Manteno, Illinois Niamh Stapleton – Curriculum and Instruction – Peoria, Illinois Nina Stephanides – Curriculum and Instruction – Naperville, Illinois Robbie Stuenkel – Curriculum and Instruction – Carol Stream, Illinois Lauren E. Suchy – Reading Education – Naperville, Illinois Mary Gail Thompson – Curriculum and Instruction – Homewood, Illinois Katherine Tyranski – Curriculum and Instruction – Saint Charles, Illinois Sanaa Salim Vhora – Curriculum and Instruction – Harvey, Illinois Stephanie Michelle Vucsko – Curriculum and Instruction – Plainfield, Illinois Krista L. Weaver – Curriculum and Instruction – Homewood, Illinois Kent J. Yamane – Curriculum and Instruction – Chicago, Illinois

Jacqueline Curiel – Reading Education – Chicago, Illinois Brianne Dickerson – Curriculum and Instruction – South Elgin, Illinois Tori Doede – Reading Education – Montgomery, Illinois Gabriela Escobedo Garcia – Reading Education – Bellwood, Illinois Samantha Farmer – Curriculum and Instruction – Wauconda, Illinois Amy Shannon Flanagan – Curriculum and Instruction – Chicago, Illinois Rebecca Fox – Curriculum and Instruction – Villa Park, Illinois Jessica Gillen – Reading Education – Orland Park, Illinois Stephanie Gotsch – Reading Education – Burbank, Illinois Nichole Goumas – Reading Education – Des Plaines, Illinois Sara Graves – Reading Education – Wheaton, Illinois Shannon Hake – Reading Education – Sandwich, Illinois Amanda Harty – Curriculum and Instruction – Oglesby, Illinois Dalila Hatibovic – Curriculum and Instruction – Vernon Hills, Illinois Cassandra Hernandez – Curriculum and Instruction – Rockford, Illinois Shelby M. Holmertz – Curriculum and Instruction – Rockford, Illinois Ashley Elizabeth Guilinger-Isham – Reading Education – Sandwich, Illinois Magdaline Kalomallos – Curriculum and Instruction – Lake Zurich, Illinois Jennifer Lynne Kalousek – Reading Education – Oak Lawn, Illinois Lauren Kosecki – Curriculum and Instruction – Elburn, Illinois Polikseni Kresto – Curriculum and Instruction – Wheaton, Illinois Kathleen E. Kurzawski – Reading Education – Mount Prospect, Illinois Melanie P. Leddy – Reading Education – Elmhurst, Illinois Kristen Lofgren – Reading Education – Naperville, Illinois Michelle Marquardt – Reading Education – Geneva, Illinois Kathy Meyers – Reading Education – Orland Park, Illinois Alyssa Miller – Curriculum and Instruction – Wheaton, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Erik Robert Firganek – Business Administration – Lockport, Illinois Cassidy A. Freeman – Business Administration – Seaton, Illinois Erica A. Garcia – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Carey A. Gentry – Business Administration – Indianapolis, Indiana Somer D. Giles – Business Administration – Glenwood, Illinois Emily Louise Gillis – Business Administration – Dunlap, Illinois LaKisha Gravenberg – Business Administration – Moreno Valley, California Ashley Nicole Gresenz – Business Administration – Hartford, Wisconsin Roland Emeridge Hargrove – Business Administration – Country Club Hills, Illinois Kathryn Grace-Loudermilk Hart – Business Administration – Groveland, Missouri Jasmine Hickey – Business Administration – Downers Grove, Illinois Benjamin M. Hill – Business Administration – Grand Rapids, Michigan Nicholas Allen Hinrichs – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Peyton Paul Timothy Hobson – Business Administration – Montrose, Michigan Kaylie Jeanne Holderness – Business Administration – Round Lake, Illinois Karen M. Pitter-Holness – Business Administration – Franklin, Wisconsin Brett Robert Hull – Business Administration – Watseka, Illinois Cameron May Hunter – Business Administration – Peotone, Illinois Caleb P. Inorio – Business Administration – Mount Prospect, Illinois Nicholas L. Irvin – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Tyler J. Isaacson – Business Administration – Festus, Missouri Ashlee Johnson – Business Administration – Crown Point, Indiana Evan Johnson – Business Administration – Fort Wayne, Indiana Michellee Johnson – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Andrew D. Johnston – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Austin M. Kasap – Business Administration – Metamora, Illinois Samantha D. Kirn – Business Administration – Tinley Park, Illinois Andrew R. Kline – Business Administration – Charleston, South Carolina

Brian Acosta – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Joshua Lee Anderson – Business Administration – Glen Carbon, Illinois Madison D. Atkinson – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois James F. Banks – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Keila Bechtold – Business Administration – Allen, Texas Devon W. Bell – Business Administration – Champaign, Illinois William Erio Bernardoni – Business Administration – Ottawa, Illinois Amy N. Binnendyk – Business Administration – Tinley Park, Illinois Donovan J. Bobo – Business Administration – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Gabriel N. Bonin – Business Administration – West Frankfort, Illinois Michael Branch – Business Administration – Las Vegas, Nevada Catherine F. Brown – Business Administration – Tilton, Illinois KéLynn L. Brummell – Business Administration – Burr Ridge, Illinois Daria Cherie Caravette – Business Administration – New Lenox, Illinois Alicia S. Carpenter – Business Administration – Mt. Zion, Illinois Kerry Cash Carter Jr. – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Emily Case – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Joseph Curtis Case – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Morgan S. Charters – Business Administration – Lowell, Indiana Guillermo Chavarria-Flores – Business Administration – Cumming, Georgia Jacob Colby – Business Administration – Orland Park, Illinois Shawnn Q. Cooper – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Haley Marie Dobson – Business Administration – Beecher, Illinois Jalen T. Dunnigan – Business Administration – Jacksonville, Florida Jenna Krista Durbin – Business Administration – Cape May, New Jersey Hayley Easter – Business Administration – Manteno, Illinois Rebecca Faith Evans – Business Administration – Burlington, Connecticut Cornilya L. Farrell – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, cont.

Jude Cheo Niba – Business Administration – Bradley, Illinois James A. Owen – Business Administration – Chicago, Illinois Sophia Susan Paulose – Business Administration – Holbrook, New York Andrew Petitgoue – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Jessica J. Quiles – Business Administration – Yorkville, Illinois William Radtke – Business Administration – Lincoln, Nebraska Seth D. Rattin – Business Administration – Martinton, Illinois Kevin Real – Business Administration – Joliet, Illinois Samantha Reynolds – Business Administration – Momence, Illinois Sarah Roberts – Business Administration – Manteno, Illinois Joshua Saltzgaber – Business Administration – Dorr, Michigan Jack Brayden Sargent – Business Administration – Mokena, Illinois Kylie Marie Schumacher – Business Administration – Eagle, Wisconsin Elizabeth Ashley Grace Selvey – Business Administration – Landover, Maryland Scott Alan Smith – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Gabriel Velasquez Sevigny – Business Administration – Danville, Indiana Gabriella E. St. Clair – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois David J. Steele – Business Administration – Downers Grove, Illinois Nicholas Stricker – Business Administration – Lemont, Illinois Lauren C. Tomac – Business Administration – Sycamore, Illinois Trevor N. Tucci – Business Administration – Normal, Illinois Reece Michael Vaessen – Business Administration – Amboy, Illinois Charity Viola – Business Administration – Hebron, Indiana Kevin C. Vroman – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois Elizabeth D. Warden – Business Administration – Round Lake, Illinois Geria Shontana Watson – Business Administration – St. Louis, Illinois Christina Nicole Weissmann – Business Administration – Westchester, Illinois John M. Welch – Business Administration – Charlestown, Indiana

Matthew Steven Krajec – Business Administration – Loveland, Colorado Heidi J. Krueger – Business Administration – Hackettstown, New Jersey Susan Lee Kuckie – Business Administration – Valparaiso, Indiana Kathryn Ann Kurtz – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Sherry L. Kurtz – Business Administration – Bonfield, Illinois Lucille Beth LaMar – Business Administration – Lansing, Illinois Benjamin James Law – Business Administration – Carpentersville, Illinois Adam Garrett Lee – Business Administration – Saint Bernice, Indiana Jordyn Lee – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Taylor-Marie Leman – Business Administration – Cincinnati, Ohio Anders Lindgren – Business Administration – St. Anne, Illinois Dáilan J. Long – Business Administration – Newcomb, New Mexico Juan Loredo – Business Administration – Fort Wayne, Indiana Aleksandar Malinic – Business Administration – Belgrade, Serbia Elle R. Marshall – Business Administration – Fenton, Michigan Javier Martinez – Business Administration – Aroma Park, Illinois Mikayla Sky Martinez – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois Reid S. Martzke – Business Administration – Grand Ledge, Michigan Lorne F. Massie – Business Administration – Chicago, Illinois Sara Anne McCoy – Business Administration – Metamora, Illinois Chenekiquwa McCray-Peterson – Business Administration – Chicago, Illinois Ryan McGinnis – Business Administration – Bradley, Illinois Sean Mykel Mickler – Business Administration – Manteno, Illinois Grace Miller – Business Administration – Decatur, Illinois Landon Edward Miller – Business Administration – Bradley, Illinois Rebekah E. Mondy – Business Administration – Hickory Hills, Illinois Shelby L. Moreland – Business Administration – Georgetown, Illinois Brianna J. Murray – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois

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Scott A. Wright – Business Administration – Snellville, Georgia Emily Marie-Gave Yerge – Business Administration – Rochester Hills, Michigan Renee Lynn Zook – Business Administration – Verona, Wisconsin

Micah Wheeler – Business Administration – Beavercreek, Ohio Byshop C. Williams – Business Administration – Chicago, Illinois Dawson Christian Witte – Business Administration – Owensville, Indiana Ashley Wolfe-Herkel – Business Administration – Kankakee, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Sara Michelle Kitchen – Organizational Leadership – Moline, Illinois Katelyn Landis – Organizational Leadership – Beecher, Illinois Megan Evangelina Lanie – Organizational Leadership – Momence, Illinois Jacklyn Lenahan – Organizational Leadership – Monee, Illinois Jillian Hope Long – Organizational Leadership – Bourbonnais, Illinois Lexie S. McCleary – Organizational Leadership – Bourbonnais, Illinois Cody Mileur – Organizational Leadership – Chester, Illinois Malinda O’Neil – Organizational Leadership – Green Bay, Wisconsin Laura L. Paul – Organizational Leadership – Alpharetta, Georgia Tracey C. Pearson – Organizational Leadership – Rockford, Illinois Jason R. Poff – Organizational Leadership – South Bend, Indiana Jessica A. Robinson – Organizational Leadership – Kankakee, Illinois Danielle J. Shanks – Organizational Leadership – Crete, Illinois Autumn Faith Skantz – Organizational Leadership – Muskegon, Michigan Teresa LeAnn Slavish – Organizational Leadership – Bloomington, Illinois Austin L. Smith – Organizational Leadership – Pekin, Illinois Caleb M. Suwanski – Organizational Leadership – Bolingbrook, Illinois Diana Tran – Organizational Leadership – San Rafael, California Jeanine Ashley Valera – Organizational Leadership – Prospect Heights, Illinois Joshua W. Veroeven – Organizational Leadership – Willow Springs, Illinois Grover Marcell Wooten – Organizational Leadership – Ontario, Wisconsin

Justin J. Banks – Organizational Leadership – Kankakee, Illinois Terry J. Bate – Organizational Leadership – Flushing, Michigan Jane C. Benjamin – Organizational Leadership – Chebanse, Illinois Paul Martin Berge – Organizational Leadership – Manteno, Illinois Jessica Bronson – Organizational Leadership – Cedar Rapids, Iowa Nicole Joy Ann Brown – Organizational Leadership – Aurora, Illinois Linea Carroll – Organizational Leadership – Momence, Illinois Brandon Alan Conrad – Organizational Leadership – Hutchinson, Kansas James Diggory – Organizational Leadership – Bourbonnais, Illinois Keaton A. Edwards – Organizational Leadership – Ashland, Ohio Melissa Esparza – Organizational Leadership – Mokena, Illinois Chenille Janee Evans – Organizational Leadership – Kankakee, Illinois Brooke A. Fraley – Organizational Leadership – Anaheim, California Megan J. Gibb – Organizational Leadership – Tijeras, New Mexico Haley Joy Goodwin – Organizational Leadership – Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Parker Wells Hale – Organizational Leadership – Kankakee, Illinois Drew D. Hanft – Organizational Leadership – Gulf Shores, Alabama Faith Ann Louise Hayes – Organizational Leadership – Highland, Indiana Lorraine L. Hicks – Organizational Leadership – Chicago, Illinois Chloe Faith Homco – Organizational Leadership – Momence, Illinois Patrick S. Kaindl – Organizational Leadership – Centreville, Virginia Karin Lee Kellogg – Organizational Leadership – Valparaiso, Indiana

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE Caroline Kay Boehne – Nutrition and Dietetics – Hoffman, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Gintare Gruodyte – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Lacey C. Henderson – Nursing – Delphi, Indiana Jennifer Lee Hoffman – Nursing – Woodstock, Illinois Danielle L. Johnson – Nursing – Rockford, Illinois Kinga Kalucki – Nursing – Villa Park, Illinois Jasmyn Kierczynski – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Courtney S. Knuth-Galvin – Nursing – Galesburg, Illinois Kailee L. Laha – Nursing – Homer Glen, Illinois Katelyn Marie Maramski – Nursing – Elgin, Illinois Katie R. Massa – Nursing – Schaumburg, Illinois Kathleen McKnight – Nursing – Westchester, Illinois Aiyesha Mohiuddin – Nursing – Elmhurst, Illinois Marcela Nicole Monaco – Nursing – Elmhurst, Illinois Allison M. Morgason – Nursing – Oconee, Illinois Kathryn Mulvey – Nursing – Fox River Grove, Illinois Alyson L. Nash – Nursing – Pekin, Illinois Sylvia Nikolova – Nursing – Schaumburg, Illinois Jessica R. Norman – Nursing – Manteno, Illinois Candace Ntiamoah – Nursing – Crown Point, Indiana Chidinma R. Okanu – Nursing – Addison, Texas Rachel Kelly Pappenfuss – Nursing – Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Tracey Peachey – Nursing – Bradley, Illinois Sara Elizabeth Piasecki – Nursing – Glen Ellyn, Illinois Anne Poley – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Krisleen Anne Blanco Pulido – Nursing – Darien, Illinois Elizabeth Priller – Nursing – Freeport, Illinois

Kristen M. Aberman – Nursing – Elk Grove Village, Illinois Melissa Ann Acevedo – Nursing – Cedar Park, Texas Bernice K. Adjei – Nursing – Libertyville, Illinois Madison Jo Alberts – Nursing – Rockford, Illinois Nicholas Charles Alfano – Nursing – Rockford, Illinois Russul R. Alsabak – Nursing – Carol Stream, Illinois Lauren Baker – Nursing – Minneapolis, Minnesota Nazareth Balboa – Nursing – Venezuela Carmen Baldwin – Nursing – Kent, Ohio Samantha Rae Carlson – Nursing – Plano, Illinois Liliana Castellanos – Nursing – Joliet, Illinois Marlin Cervantes – Nursing – Waukegan, Illinois Jarita J. Cook – Nursing – South Holland, Illinois Evelyn G. Costales – Nursing – Downers Grove, Illinois Alma Anca Daugherty – Nursing – Champaign, Illinois Rachel E. Davy – Nursing – Elk Grove Village, Illinois Jessica Krystal Dean – Nursing – Loves Park, Illinois Sheila Delizo – Nursing – Glendale Heights, Illinois Elizabeth A. Diemer – Nursing – Pontiac, Illinois Heather M. Donnahue – Nursing – Naperville, Illinois Sandra I. Ezeigwe – Nursing – Frankfort, Illinois Margaret Gaidamavicius – Nursing – Palos Park, Illinois Dona Sanish George – Nursing – Arlington Heights, Illinois Kathleen Glasder – Nursing – Cary, Illinois Marcelina A. Gora – Nursing – Prospect Heights, Illinois

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Dominique Washington-Randolph – Nursing – Olympia Fields, Illinois Brigid Wasko – Nursing – Lombard, Illinois Eric J. Whalen – Nursing – Park Ridge, Illinois Marta Woroszylo – Nursing – Des Plaines, Illinois Larissa K. Wright – Nursing – Minooka, Illinois Annette Zaborski – Nursing – Burr Ridge, Illinois Nicole L. Zavala – Nursing – Yorkville, Illinois

Chris Quinn – Nursing – Winfield, Illinois Karla Rea – Nursing – Bensenville, Illinois Courtney E. Reubin – Nursing – Peoria, Illinois Rebecca L. Sedlock – Nursing – Ransom, Illinois Amanda M. St. Louis – Nursing – New Lenox, Illinois Anuradha Tamang – Nursing – Morton Grove, Illinois Melissa B. Thebaud – Nursing – Algonquin, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Denesia G. Polusca – Multi-Disciplinary Studies – Skokie, Illinois Khardae Young – Organizational Leadership – University Park, Illinois

Robinson Itumeleng Lephika Moshobane – Business – Rockville, Soweto, South Africa Crayuana Lanice Page – Business – Niagara Falls, New York

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Virginia DeGonia, magna cum laude – Human Service Leadership – St. Louis, Missouri

Colleen Wepprecht, magna cum laude – Organizational Leadership – Kankakee, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Rachel Elizabeth Adkins – Business Administration – Liberty Township, Ohio

Brian S. Penrod – Business Administration – Bourbonnais, Illinois

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Kiersten R. Moss – Nursing – Lake Zurich, Illinois Tamara L. Phillips-Cathey, cum laude – Nursing – Matteson, Illinois Carmen Sarbu – Nursing – Palos Hills, Illinois Elizabeth I. Shurhay – Nursing – Romeoville, Illinois Adam A. Singer – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Kristin R. Surles – Nursing – Rockton, Illinois Khonetheep Villanueva – Nursing – St. Charles, Illinois Cody D. Violette – Nursing – Naperville, Illinois

Samantha M. Abenes, cum laude – Nursing – Lorton, Virginia Melanie Link Anderson, summa cum laude – Nursing – McHenry, Illinois Dena O. Hamdan – Nursing – Tinley Park, Illinois Erica L. Harrington – Nursing – Chicago, Illinois Grace Holloway – Nursing – Manteno, Illinois Joshua Hegge Iverson, magna cum laude – Nursing – Wauconda, Illinois Bailee E. Knauss – Nursing – Forest Park, Illinois Jenny Miranda – Nursing – Bridgeview, Illinois Joshua R. Miser, magna cum laude – Nursing – Hastings, Minnesota

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ACADEMIC HONORS

The Marshals The University President Guest Speaker and Platform Party Board of Trustees Academic Deans Emeriti Faculty University Faculty Candidates for Degrees

Undergraduate students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher are eligible for graduation with honors. To qualify for honors, graduates must complete the last 60 hours in r­esidence at Olivet or, in the case of Continuing Studies program graduates, have completed all required courses within their major at Olivet.

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ACADEMIC PROCESSION

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Traditional Undergraduate Convocation Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science in Engineering Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Graduate and Continuing Studies Convocation Doctor of Education Master of Divinity Master of Arts Master of Ministry Master of Arts in Education Master of Business Administration Master of Organizational Leadership Master of Science Master of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Gold cords signifying academic honors are partially underwritten by Phi Delta Lambda, the International Nazarene Honor Society.

Cum Laude (with honors) requires a grade point average of 3.50.

Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) requires a grade point average of 3.70.

Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) requires a grade point average of 3.90.

Graduation with Departmental Honors is granted to seniors who complete a specially a­ pproved project of high quality in the major field of study. To qualify for Departmental Honors, a student must have a 3.5 grade point average in the major and must pass a comprehensive examination in the major field, with special emphasis on the honors project.

The Honors Program at Olivet Nazarene University serves to encourage and nurture academically talented students in the excellence of scholarship and integration of Christian faith. It aims to prepare students for servant leadership in the Church and the world. Students in the program complete four interdisciplinary core courses designed to consider the whole of liberal arts and foster faith integration.

In the junior and senior years, they also complete an independent, faculty-mentored research project that demonstrates originality. They present their research to the public during Scholar Week and submit it to Digital Commons upon completion.

The Dissertation of Distinction is awarded to graduates whose dissertation exemplifies doctoral level research and writing. Eligibility is determined through a juried evaluation of scholarly literature review, research methodology, professional writing, and compliance with program requirements.

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ACADEMIC ORIGINS, TRADITIONS AND REGALIA

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Academic Origins: The philosopher Plato established a school of philosophy in ancient Athens called the “Academy,” named after a legendary Greek hero, Hecademus. The Academy continued in operation for several hundred years, and thus the terms “academy,” “academe” and “academic life” have long been associated with teaching and learning. The origin of the modern university can be traced to the 12th century and to the two outstanding seats of learning in Europe: Bologna and Paris. At Bologna, the jurist Irnerius introduced the “corpus juris civilis,” or study of law, to Europe; and in Paris, a group of masters, with the blessing of the Church, occupied themselves with the liberal arts and theology. The first English-speaking school was Oxford in England, founded a millennium ago.

Degree Names: During the 13th century, a “scholar” attended lectures, a “bachelor” was capable of teaching, and a “master” — later termed “doctor” — was the highest designation and carried with it the obligation to lead the academic disciplines. Hence, modern students receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The two‑year associate degree emerged more recently.

Robes: Since the early Middle Ages, academic robes were worn for warmth in damp and drafty medieval buildings. They were black to reflect egalitarian values in learning, that no discipline was more important than another. Learned clergy adopted these robes for the pulpit as well, a pattern remaining today among many mainline congregations. Distinctions are made, however, by their cut. Bachelor robes have long, pointed sleeves; master’s gowns feature closed-slit sleeves; and doctor’s gowns have double-belled sleeves with three velvet chevrons that are either black or colored like the lapels to represent their academic discipline.

Colors: The following colors are associated with degrees represented in academic processions: Arts, Letters, Humanities – White Dentistry – Lilac Education – Light Blue Fine Arts – Brown Law – Purple Medicine – Green Nursing – Apricot Philosophy – Dark Blue Science – Golden Yellow Theology – Scarlet

Commerce, Business, Accountancy – Drab Economics – Copper Engineering – Orange Family and Consumer Sciences – Maroon Library Science – Lemon Music – Pink Speech – Silver Gray Physical Education – Sage Green Social Science – Cream

Hood: The hood, which drapes over the back of the gown, is the most symbolic part of the academic regalia. Its length, width, color of trim and color or colors of lining denote the wearer’s highest academic achievement. The master’s hood is pointed; the doctor’s hood is long and bell‑shaped.

The color of the border of the hood indicates the scholar’s major field of study; the lining color or colors identify the institution that conferred the wearer’s degree. Hoods were originally trimmed in fur, but now have satin borders for master’s and velvet for doctor’s.

Cap: The square cap, or mortarboard, dates back to the 13th century at the University of Paris. It came to England in Tudor times, was more rounded, and sometimes called the “Oxford” cap. Those who possess a doctoral degree may wear an eight-sided tam, providing the institution granting the degree is more than 100 years old. Tassels are worn to the left side of the cap and are usually black or, in recent years, match the border of the hood to indicate the field of study. Doctoral tassels are continued, next page

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shorter than bachelor’s or master’s and are often gold metallic threads.

Chords, Pins: Some students wear long, thin, gold chords around their neck to symbolize academic honors by the host institution, while national academic disciplinary organizations occasionally provide small pins for students who meet broader standards of achievement. Artifacts are generally not worn to symbolize participation with a campus or disciplinary group, but achievement.

Mace: The chief academic officer or his designee leads the procession of faculty and students with the University Mace, a wooden scepter embossed in bronze with the university seal and topped by a flame. It symbolizes protection over academic virtue and scholarly conduct. In medieval times, mace bearers defended kings and generals from attack, but by the 14th century the mace was used for symbolic guardianship over civic dignitaries. The University of St. Andrews in Scotland was first among universities to adopt a mace in the 15th century. The United States Congress adopted one in 1814.

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Administrative Officers Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D., 2021, President Brian Allen, D.Litt., 1982, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Stephen Lowe, Ph.D., 1993, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Matt Foor, CPA, M.S.A., 1995, Vice President for Finance/CFO

Rob Lalumendre, MBA, 2008, Vice President of Operations

Mark Reddy, M.O.L., 2013, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Jason Stephens, Ph.D., 2022, Vice President for Student Development

_ Deans’ Cabinet Stephen Lowe, Ph.D., 1993, Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Martinson, Ph.D., 1993, Dean of Online Learning Kent Olney, Ph.D., 1995, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Medallion and Seal: University presidents often wear a medallion as a symbol of the office and their authority. ONU’s current Presidential Medallion was inaugurated in 2007, the Centennial Year. Made of bronze, the item most prominently features the University Seal with symbols: a dove in flight with olive branch (the Holy Spirit), a lit lamp (learning) and an open Bible (Scripture) with the cross (the Messiah). Along each chain link are bronze tabs bearing the name and years of service for preceding presidents of the institution.

Charles Perabeau, Ph.D., 2005, Dean, School of Theology and Christian Ministry Lisa Vander Veer, Psy.D., 2009, Dean of Student Persistence Amber Residori, Ed.D., 2013, Dean, College of Professional Studies Jonathan Pickering, Ed.D., 2014, Dean of Academic Operations

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Professors

Agnes Veld, Ph.D., 2005, Biology

Bruce Heyen, Ph.D., 2016, Chemistry/Geosciences

Dale Hathaway, Ph.D., 1989, Associate Dean for STEM

Kelly Brown, Ed.D., 2006, Education

Seok Lew, Ph.D., 2016, Engineering

Paul Koch, Ed.D., 1992, Economics

James Edward Ellis, Ph.D., 2006, Theology

Matthew Jacklin, D.M.A., 2017, Music

David Van Heemst, Ph.D., 1993, Political Science

Beth Schurman, Ph.D., 2007, English

Marvin Jones, Ed.D., 2017, Music

Daniel Green, Ph.D., 1993, Mathematics

Kristian Veit, Ph.D., 2007, Psychology

Stephen Aram Agajanian, Ph.D., 2018, Engineering

Glen Rewerts, J.D., 1993, Associate Dean for Business

Stephen Case, Ph.D., 2008, Geology

Anne Figus, Ed.D., 2019, Family and Consumer Sciences

Elizabeth Patrick-Trippel, Ed.D., 1994, Communication Gregory Long, Ph.D., 1995, Biology

Mark Frisius, Ph.D., 2008, Theology Kristy Ingram, Ph.D., 2008, Associate Dean for the Center for Academic Excellence

Keith Schimmel, Ph.D., 2021, Engineering

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Kent Olney, Ph.D., 1995, Sociology; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Yvette Rose, D.N.P., 2008, Nursing

Associate Professors

Nancy Bonilla, Ed.D., 2009, Spanish

Mark Bishop, M.A., 2002, Communication

Jeffery Bell, D.A., 1997, Music

Justin Brown, Ph.D., 2009, Mathematics

Jasmine Cieszynski, M.L.S., 2003, Library Instructional Services

Neal Woodruff, D.M.A., 2000, Associate Dean for Music

Tiffany Greer, Ph.D., 2009, Associate Dean for Nursing

Wilfredo Canales, M.A., 2007, Spanish

Brian Hyma, Ed.D., 2001, Exercise and Sports Science

Rachel Guimond, D.S.W., 2010, General Studies

Pamela Greenlee, M.L.S., 2007, Library Instructional Services

Karen Knudson, Ph.D., 2001, English

Lisa McGrady, Ph.D., 2011, Assessment and Faculty Development

April Kamba, M.S., 2007, Exercise and Sports Science

Joseph Schroeder, Ph.D., 2001, Engineering David Johnson, Ph.D., 2002, English Lynda Allen, D.M., 2003, Business

Brad Thomas, D.B.A., 2011, Business Nicholas Boros, Ph.D., 2012, Mathematics

Todd Reid, Ed.D., 2007, Exercise and Sports Science Lance Kilpatrick, Ed.D., 2011, Associate Dean for Education Judson Strain, J.D., 2011, Library Reference Services

Leon Blanchette, Ed.D., 2003, Christian Ministry

Charles Emmerich, J.D., 2012, History and Political Science

Ann Johnston, M.S., 2012, Library Informatics Services

Lisa Gassin, Ph.D., 2003, Psychology

Daniel Sharda, Ph.D., 2012, Biological Sciences

Mary Beth Koszut, M.F.A., 2012, Art and Digital Media

Charles Carrigan, Ph.D., 2004, Geosciences/Chemistry

Amber Residori, Ed.D., 2013, Social Work; Dean, College of Professional Studies

Debra Kimberlin, Ph.D., 2013, Family and Consumer Sciences

Scott Dombrowski, M.F.A., 2004, Art and Digital Media Kevin Lowery, Ph.D., 2004, Theology Kevin Mellish, Ph.D., 2004, Theology Willa Harper, Ph.D., 2005, Chemistry Charles Perabeau, Ph.D., 2005, Dean, School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Paul Kenyon, D.M.A., 2014, Music Matthew Stratton, D.M., 2014, Music Suzanne Phipps, Ed.D., 2015, Nursing Brooke Piper, D.N.P., 2015, Nursing Dawn Schwarzkopf, Ed.D., 2015, Education

Mary Nehls, D.N.P., 2013, Nursing Rebecca Stroud, Ph.D., 2013, Criminal Justice DeAnna VanKuren, D.N.P., 2013, Nursing Elizabeth Lamszus, Ph.D., 2014, English Chad Maxson, Ed.D., 2014, Theology

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Associate Professors, cont.

Cynthia Veronda, M.A., 2022, Education

Simone Twibell, Ph.D., 2020, Christian Ministry

Heather McLaughlin, Ph.D., 2014, Communication

Becky Vine, M.S.N., 2022, Nursing

Daniel Allen, Ph.D., 2021, Sociology

Brandon Arbuckle, Ph.D., 2023, Psychology

Daniel Kender, M.S., 2021, Computer Science

Jeremy Croy, Ed.D., 2023, Social Work and Criminal Justice

Tricia Mills, M.S., 2021, Business

Hillary Cole, D.S.W., 2015, Social Work Ryan Himes, Ph.D., 2015, Biology Karen Leonard, Ph.D., 2015, Spanish Jeremy Lyle, Ph.D., 2015, Mathematics Kathleen Meleskie-Lippert, Ed.D., 2015, Education Darl Rassi, Ph.D., 2015, Mathematics Catherine Dillinger, Ph.D., 2016, Nursing Derek Rosenberger, Ph.D., 2016, Biology Jeff Doolittle, D.S.L., 2018, Business Douglas Nielsen, MBA, 2016, Business Jon Seals, M.F.A., 2018, Art and Digital Media Laurie Hofman, Ed.D., 2019, Education Quentin Ragan, M.S., 2019, Engineering Jeff Rice, D.C.S., 2019, Computer Science Jeffery Stark, D.Min., 2019, Christian Ministry Nicholas Troendle, Ph.D., 2019, Biology Karen Smith, M.S.N., 2020, Nursing April Clark, Ph.D., 2021, Nursing David Horton, M.S., 2021, Business Kimberly Lynch, D.N.P., 2021, Nursing Laura Widstrom, Ph.D., 2021, Christian Ministry Tom Edwards, M.E.D., 2022, Social Work David Hoekman, Ph.D. 2022, Biological Sciences Patty Nielsen, D.N.P., 2022, Nursing

Nicole DeWalt, M.S., 2023, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Assistant Professors Bill Bahr, MBA, 1999, Exercise and Sports Science Lauren Glenn, M.O.L., 2012, Exercise and Sports Science Susan Enfield, M.S.N., 2014, Nursing Matthew Adamson, Ph.D., 2015, Criminal Justice Jonathan Fightmaster, M.A., 2015, General Studies Lori Fulton, M.A., 2016, History Chris Perez, MBA, 2017, Business

Paige Salomone, M.S.W., 2021, Social Work Mary Lynn Dill, M.A., 2022, English Antonio Marshall, M.A., 2022, University Chaplain Michael Wade, Ph.D., 2022, Engineering Jonathan Weber, Ph.D., 2022, Engineering Amy Flynn, M.A., 2023, Education Lucas Henderson, Ph.D., 2023, Chemistry/Geosciences Joshua Riley, M.A., 2023, General Studies Lauren Rouse, M.E., 2023, Exercise and Sport Science Madeline Shepley, M.S., 2023, Chemistry/Geosciences

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Joy Ogden, M.S.N., 2018, Nursing

Instructors

John Adams, Ph.D., 2019, Behavioral Sciences

Kelsie Davis, MBA, 2023, Communication

Sonya Comer, M.A., 2019, Music Freddie Franken, M.M., 2019, Music

Laura Contreras, M.S., 2023, Library Instuctional Services

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Queen Kisoso, M.S.N., 2019, Nursing

Emeriti

Kyle Robinson, Ph.D., 2019, History and Political Science

Harvey Collins, M.F.A., 1953, Art

Jacqueline Blomquist, M.S., 2020, Nursing Amanda Chorak, M.S., 2020, Education Andrew Hoag, Ph.D., 2020, English Kristin Mathews, M.A., 2020, Education Tonya Peterson, M.S., 2020, Education Nicole Vander Schaaf, Ph.D., 2020, Biology

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Harlow Hopkins, D.Mus., 1954, Music John Hanson, Ph.D., 1961, Chemistry Bill Isaacs, M.A., 1961, History Max Reams, Ph.D., 1967, Geology George Dunbar, D.Mus., 1969, Music Robert Wright, Ph.D., 1969, Biology

David Atkinson, Ph.D., 1970, Mathematics

Randy Johnson, Ph.D., 1986, Biology

Dale Oswalt, Ed.D., 1997, Education

William Bell, Ph.D., 1970, Psychology

Sue Williams, Ph.D., 1987, English

Marla Streit, Ed.D., 1997, Education

Robert Hayes, Ph.D., 1970, Food Science

Bill Greiner, M.F.A., 1988, Art and Digital Media

Stan Tuttle, Ph.D., 1997, Education

Jack Furbee, Ed.D., 1971, Education

Michael LaReau, M.A.E., 1988, Social Work

Ralph Goodwin, M.A.S., 1998, Business

Ivor Newsham, Ph.D., 1972, Engineering

Paul Dillinger, D.Psy., 1989, Nursing

Connie Murphy, M.A.E., 2000, Learning Development

Gary W. Streit, Ph.D., 1973, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Fran Reed, Ph.D., 1989, Education

Gary Newsome, M.S., 2000, Exercise and Sports Science

Mary Ada Dillinger, C.A.S., 1990, Catalog Librarian

Karen Ball, D.M.A., 2001, Music

Larry Ferren, Ph.D., 1975, Chemistry

Sue Rattin, Ph.D., 1990, English & Assessment & Learning Support

Carolyn Walker, Ph.D., 2001, Education

Doug Perry, MBA, 1975, Vice President for Finance

John Bowling, D.Min., 1991, University President

Timothy Nelson, D.Mus., 1976, Music

Stephen Brown, Ed.D., 1991, Mathematics

Joe Noble, M.A., 1976, Music

Joan Dean, M.R.E., 1991, Graduate and Continuing Studies

Jim Knight, M.S., 1975, Registrar

Vicki Trylong, Ph.D., 1976, French/Spanish Gerald Anderson, D.M.A., 1978, Music Shirlee McGuire, Ph.D., 1978, English Franklin Garton, M.A.E., 1979, Psychology Phyllis Reeder, Ph.D., 1979, Nursing Sara Spruce, Ed.D., 1979, Education Kathryn Boyens, M.S., 1980, Dean of Library Services Linda Greenstreet, M.S.N., 1981, Nursing Larry Vail, Ph.D., 1981, Computer Science Robert Smith, Ph.D., 1982, Theology Linda Davison, Ed.D., 1984, Nursing Janice Holmes, M.S., 1984, Nursing Judith Whitis, Ph.D., 1984, English Douglas Armstrong, Ph.D., 1985, Chemistry Diane Richardson, Ed.D., 1985, Family and Consumer Science

William Dean, Ph.D., 1991, History Craighton Hippenhammer, M.F.A., 1991, Library Science

Darcel Brady, Ph.D., 2002, Education Jerry Cohagen, M.A., 2002, Communication Neil McMullian, D.M.A., 2002, Music Tim Mercer, M.Div., 2004, Theology and Christian Ministry Rebecca Taylor, Ph.D., 2004, Psychology

Robert Branson, Ph.D., 1992, Religion

James Upchurch, Ed.D., 2004, Dean, School of Education; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Dwight Ginn, Ph.D., 1992, Biology

Priscilla Skalac, M.A.E., 2005, Physical Sciences

Larry Murphy, Ph.D., 1992, Biblical Studies

Rosalie Tuttle, Ph.D., 2005, Nursing

Ron Dalton, D.Min., 1993, Christian Ministry

Houston Thompson, Ed.D., 2006, Dean, Martin D. Walker School of Engineering and Technology

Jan Hockensmith Laun, M.S.W., 1993, Social Work Don Daake, Ph.D., 1995, Business David Wine, M.A., 1995, Christian Ministry Norma Wood, Ph.D., 1995, Nursing Martha Dalton, M.M., 1996, Music Jill Forrestal, M.A., 1996, English Thomas Knowles, Ed.D., 1996, Education Rebecca Belcher-Rankin, D.A., 1997, English

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Scott Armstrong, Ph.D., 2007, Exercise and Sports Science Roxanne Forgrave, Ed.D., 2007, Education Marianne Glenn, Ed.D., 2008, Education Barry Lee, Psy.D., 2008, Social Work Mike Pyle, M.D., 2008, Biology Carol Summers, Ed.D., 2014, Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Olivet Graduates, On behalf of the Olivet Alumni Association, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey.

Your time at Olivet Nazarene University has been so much more than a pursuit of academic excellence. It has been a transformative experience to develop you personally, equip you for your professional career, and prepare you to live a life of service.

Through prayer, chapel services, classroom lectures, extracurricular activities, and fellowship with peers and mentors, you have grown intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Your Olivet experience has equipped you with the skills necessary to make a real difference in the world and has provided a space for you to explore who God created you to be.

As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your journey, I hope you carry with you the lessons you’ve learned and the memories you’ve cherished. Your alma mater will always be a part of who you are, and the bonds you’ve formed will continue to enrich your lives long after graduation.

My prayer for you in this next season is found in Romans 15:13.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Embrace every opportunity that comes your way with confidence, knowing that the God of hope is with you every step of the way.

Congratulations on your graduation, and I wish you all the best for a bright and successful future!

With pride and admiration, Erika Moeschke ’12/’19 MBA Senior Director Alumni Relations & University Advancement

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MAY 5–6, 2023 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT