2020 University of North Dakota Summer Commencement

UNIVERSITY of

NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT

August 7, 2020 Grand Forks, North Dakota

Officers of the University Andrew P. Armacost President

Debbie Storrs

Cara Halgren

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost

Vice President for Student Affairs & Diversity

Jed Shivers

Interim Vice President for Research & Economic Development

John Mihelich

Vice President for Finance & Operations

Meloney Linder

Joshua Wynne

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Scott Correll Registrar

State Board of Higher Education Nick Hacker Bismarck – Chair

Danita Bye

Joseph Wetch Jr.

Stanley

Fargo

Jill Louters

Erica Solberg

New Rockford

Student Member North Dakota State University

Tim Mihalick Minot

Elizabeth Legerski

Kathleen Neset

Faculty Advisor University of North Dakota

Tioga

Casey Ryan Grand Forks

Retha Mattern Staff Advisor Bismarck State College

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT University of North Dakota 2020 summer graduates, it is an honor for me to address you today in my first commencement as president of the University.

What speaks volumes about your class isn’t that you’ve simply coped with the COVID-19 pandemic, but that you’ve adapted, sacrificed, fought through, and persevered in these difficult times. You’ve risen to the challenge and made it to this day when family and friends can be proud to celebrate one of the most significant accomplishments of your life. Congratulations!

These are not the circumstances under which any of us would have chosen to bestow your degrees, honor your achievements and recognize all you’ve done at and for UND. As American author Jack London once observed, “Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.”

Among today’s graduates is a UND student who had to reassess her life. A single mother with two boys from Olympia, Washington, Laura Christian found her path forward when she discovered the online courses offered at UND. She is graduating with degrees in Norwegian and strategic communication.

When recognized as one of UND’s student Leaders in Action, Laura said: “This is the highlight of my life right now. It would have been impossible if it wasn’t for UND.” The first day my wife Kathy and I spent on campus, UND alum Brandon Bochenski was sworn in as Grand Forks’ new mayor. He traveled the world and lived in many large cities during the hockey career he launched at the University in 2001. But he and his wife returned to North Dakota to raise their family and so he could finish the degree he started at UND. While taking classes at the Nistler College of Business, Brandon met economics and political science student Michelle Nguyen. She managed his successful mayoral campaign, the second time she’s helped elect a candidate to public office. Brandon and Michelle are excellent examples of the leaders UND produces.

The more I learn about UND history, the more I understand how our University’s graduates have been leaders and difference-makers since its founding 1883 in fields, ranging from law to space exploration to athletics.

My hope is that you’ll view the degree you’ve earned today as the beginning of a lifelong learning experience. No matter where you go or what you do, your UND education provides you with a solid base on which to build your career, your relationships – your future. How you play the hand you’ve been dealt is up to you. But if you continue to learn from your experiences, to educate yourself and stay well-informed, then there are no practical limits to what you can achieve.

Congratulations again on reaching this milestone in your life’s journey.

Andrew P. Armacost President University of North Dakota

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School of Law Michael McGinniss, Dean Juris Doctor Sidney Ann Bata

Grafton, ND Juris Doctor

Taneka Davis

Grand Forks, ND Juris Doctor

School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Chris Nelson, Associate Dean Doctor of Philosophy

Nicole Brenda Haverstock

Brandon, MB Clinical Psychology Dissertation: An Examination of the Short- and Longer-term Reciprocal Relationship

between Older Adults’ Cognitive Reappraisal and Positive Emotions and their Impact on Psychological Well-being

Advisor: Joelle Ruthig

Evelyn Estela Ayala

Larned, KS Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Asexual Experiences of Microaggressions Scale: Instrument Devel-

opment and Evalutation Advisor: Rachel Navarro

Sherry Corrine Lawdermilt

Grand Forks, ND Higher Education Dissertation: Self-Me: An Examination of Social Media Usage on the Self-Authorship of

College Students Advisor: Joshua Michael Cohen

Christina Anne Bancroft

Grovetown, GA Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Development of the Conflict Management Skills Beliefs Scale Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Hyeonseok Lee Grand Forks, ND

Kyle Anthony Bernhardt

St. Louis, MO Psychology Dissertation: The Effects of Modulating Accommodative-Vergence Stress within

the Context of Operator Performance on Automated System Tasks Advisor: Dmitri V. Poltavski

Stephanie Lynne Deese Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND Geological Engineering Dissertation: Multiscale Mechanical Characterization of the Bakken Formation Advisor: Dongmei Wang

Katherine Elizabeth Lindberg

Cerynn Dawn Desjarlais

Birmingham, AL Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Auditory Consonant Trigrams: Construct and Criterion Validity Update Advisor: Joseph Miller

Ponoka, AB Counseling Psychology Dissertation: An Exploration of Indigenous Spiritual Microaggressions Advisor: Rachel Navarro

Adrian Raymond Martinez

Nejma Djabelkhir

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Dissertation: Policewomen: College Students Perceptions of Women in Policing Advisor: Adam Matz

Mara Catherine Norton-Baker

Surfside Beach, SC Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Masculine Honor Ideology: An Unrecognized Risk Factor for Aggressive

Behavior Advisor: Alan R. King

Wendy Nicole Fisher

Narberth, PA Psychology Dissertation: Sexism, Gender Identity, and Psychological Well-Being: Examining

Women’s Reactions to a Social Identity Threat Advisor: Joelle Ruthig

Victoria Charlotte Mary-Rose Pocknell

Glendale, AZ Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Belief in Pure Evil as a Trait Predictor of Harsh Judgments of Perpetrator

Attributes Advisor: Alan R. King

Erica Lynn Goodman

Chicago, IL Clinical Psychology Dissertation: An Investigation of Loss of Control Eating Episodes and the Five

Indicator Variables of Loss of Control Eating in a Non-Clinical

Sample Advisor: Joelle Ruthig

Matthew Robert Rozzi

Madison, WI Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Value of Existential Worlds: Creation and Validation of a Measure to

Explore the Four Existential Worlds Advisor: Cindy Juntunen

Stephen Michael Grey

Platte City, MO Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Understanding Well-Being Among Black Female Student-Activists Attending Predominantly White Institutions:A Narrative Inquiry

Approach Advisor: Tamba-Kuii Bailey

Chunziao Li

Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Predictors of Professional Quality of Life in Rural Nurses Advisor: Frances Richard Ferraro

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Simulation of Notch Driven Hydraulic Fracture Initiation in Open

Hole Completion Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Application and Development of Advanced Atomic-Scale Analysis and Simulations for Complex Systems Advisor: Hui Pu

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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy, continued

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Lisa Anne Samuelson

Alexandra Maie Gerlach

Crookston, MN Higher Education Dissertation: Student Affairs at Rural Higher Education Institutions: The Impact of

Place on Professional Identity Advisor: Deborah Worley

Emily Marge Sargent

Grand Forks, ND Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Resiliency as a Moderating Factor for the Impact of Adverse Childhood

Experiences on Substance Use in American Indian and Caucasian

College Students Advisor: J. Douglas McDonald

Edirisuriya Siriwardane

Grand Forks, ND Physics Dissertation: First-Principles Studies of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Carbides

for Spintronics and Energy Applications Advisor: Deniz Cakir

Thomas William Solem

East Grand Forks, MN Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Examining College Students’ Emotions and Alcohol Usage On A College

Campus: Student Chemical Assessment and Review Program (SCARP) Advisor: Robert Stupnisky

Kristina Brodal Syverson

Brumunddal, Norway Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: School-Aged Children with Severe Disabilities and Limited Verbal

Language: Exploring the Importance of Social Interactions and

Friendship, and its Application in Practice Advisor: Cheryl Hunter

Brian Eugene Teske

Minneapolis, MN Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Preparing Commercial Space Companies for Safety Management System Implementation Advisor: James G. Casler

Meara Thombre

Temple Terrace, FL Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Effects of Choice Orientation and Consensual Non-Monogamy on Relationship Quality Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Derick K. Thompson

Grand Forks, ND Biomedical Sciences Dissertation: Investigation of the Neurological Manifestations of Lyme Disease and

the Impact of Borrelia Burgdorferi on the Epigenetic Landscape of Astrocytes Advisor: Catherine A. Brissette

Aimee Marie Volk

Fargo, ND Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Instructional Coaching: Efficacy, Resiliance, and Joy Advisor: Pamela Beck

Alyson Rae Wilhelmi

Bismarck, ND Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Faculty Perspectives: Understanding and Responding to Stress Manage ment Needs in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Advisor: Cheryl Hunter

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Ethan, SD Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Amber A. Klein

Maplewood, MN Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Joshua Still

Perham, MN Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Chris Nelson, Associate Dean Master of Arts

Jonathan David Santiago

Evelyn Estela Ayala

Alexis Marie Schwinghamer

Fargo, ND Psychology

Larned, KS Counseling

Albany, MN Counseling

Lindsay Elizabeth Birke

Isabella Speedon

Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Oceanside, CA Forensic Psychology

Marissa Brown

Rachael Mary Arlene Steinke

Maple Grove, ND Counseling

Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Nina Priscilla Bustamante-Vicario

Brynly R. Wilson

Gross Point Woods, MI Forensic Psychology

Perry Hall, MD Forensic Psychology

Molly Rae Chapman

Derrick T. Yeager

Saratoga Springs, NY Forensic Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Jeffrey Douglas Coira Houston, TX Forensic Psychology

Alicia Day

Master of Accountancy

Michelle Jeanne Duffy

Olivia Jean Geiwitz

Tierney Catharine Farago

Karoline RaeAnne Martin

Julie Elizabeth Flaming

Jacob Gerald Pladson

Anna Veronica Marie Geiger

Wanda Mae Rouse

Brandon James Gibson

Lindsey Nicole Schmitt

Lori Teresa Gilbert

Aaron Phillip Weiler

Colombia, SC Forensic Psychology

Eden Prairie, MN Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Stanley, ND Accountancy

Surprise, AZ Forensic Psychology

Hatton, ND Accountancy

Mountain Lake, MN Linguistics

Bonaire, GA Accountancy

Bismarck, ND Counseling

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Bismarck, ND Counseling

Wayzata, MN Accountancy

Springfield, MO Forensic Psychology

Klaudia Klaire Holkup Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Master of Business Administration

Crystalynn Holum

St. Charles, IL Forensic Psychology

Kyle Brandt

Vadnais Heights, MN Business Administration

Abigail Kroke

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Salim Farah Abou Daoud Houston, TX Business Administration

Andrew Lamicela Denver, PA Linguistics

Rajesh Mishra

Dunlap, IL Business Administration

Madeline Paige Mason Lancaster, OH Forensic Psychology

Kristy Joan Hutlet McLure Winnipeg, MB Forensic Psychology

Katya Maureen Mickelson Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Emily Ruthann Miller Cedar Falls, IA Linguistics

Chloe Marie Peterson Boerne, TX Forensic Psychology

Bailey Joan Pike

Kalispell, MT Forensic Psychology

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Business Administration, continued

Shoshana Yael Myers Silver Spring, MD Special Education

Connor Steven Olsen

Marilyn Marie Nichita

Bridgeport, PA Business Administration

Williston, ND TESOL

Megan Marie Talley

Nicole J. Novak

Kindred, ND Business Administration

East Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Jessica Louise Rott Casselton, ND Special Education

Master of Education

Valerie A. Schroeder

Brooke Arlyce Abernathy

Woodbury, MN Elementary Education

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Janie M. Sipe

Laura Jayne Baier

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Denver, CO TESOL

Emily M. Testa

Travis Scott Barandi

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Sophie Renae Woinarowicz

Emily Anne Beaton

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Spencer, IA Reading Education

Hannah Auretta Bergh Excelsior, MN Elementary Education

Kalli Dawn Bruhn

Master of Engineering

Hannah Jane Caldwell

Mousa S. Mohamed Abu Surra

Elizabeth Janine Carlson

Charles David Gorecki

Jessica Chamblin

John Albert Harju

Beth Christine Erickson

Lynn Dale Helms

Madison Hope Eriksson

Debbie Lee Jacklitch-Kuiken

Christen Amy Furlong

Bryce Adam Manning

McKenzie Lynn Gardner

Scott Mitchell Nygaard

Courtney Graf

Kelli Catherine Vosberg

Oakes, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Maryville, TN Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Reading Education

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Apple Valley, MN Special Education

Mandan, ND Petroleum Engineering

Denver, CO Special Education

Warren, ND Mechanical Engineering

Devils Lake, ND Special Education

Tempe, AZ Petroleum Engineering

Minneapolis, MN TESOL

Palm Desert, CA Petroleum Engineering

Dickinson, ND Special Education

Wyndmere, ND Mechanical Engineering

Mercer, ND Special Education

Emily Kathryn Holland Horace, ND Reading Education

Master of Music

Evan Mitchell Holt Moorhead, MN Special Education

Ryan Coudle King

Travis J. Hoovestol

Grand Forks, ND Music

Flagstaff, AZ TESOL

Matthew Marcele Wellert

William Kenneth Klinke

Grand Forks, ND Music

Mestquite, TX TESOL

Ryan John Kuhry Valley City, ND Special Education

Brooke Ann McKay

Walhalla, ND Instructional Design & Technology

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Occupational Therapy

Denise K. Buckner

Ashleigh Gwynneth Gardner

Rebecca Anne Bumgardner

Bar Nunn, WY Occupational Therapy

St. Louis, MO Space Studies

Wyandotte, MI Special Education

Amy Elizabeth Camassar

Master of Public Administration Freeman Anthony

Bellingham, WA Public Administration

Jennifer Lyn Rogers

Grand Forks, ND Public Administration

Joshua Michael Tetzlaff Dodge Center, MN Public Administration

Lucas M. Wakefield

Devils Lake, ND Public Administration

Master of Public Health Zachary Edward Hoggarth Rice, MN Public Health

Ashlee Elizabeth Nelson Hatton, ND Public Health

Anna Salvino Ojczyk Larimore, ND Public Health

Master of Science Andrea Marie Aikman Fishers, IN Special Education

Stefani Allegretti

Creighton, PA Instructional Design & Technology

Jennifer Marie Allen

New Ulm, MN Curriculum and Instruction

Danielle Nicole Andrist

Grand Forks, ND Early Childhood Education

Laura Banken Isanti, MN Space Studies

Alicia Marie Bata

Oakes, ND Reading Education

Sandra Ann Baumann Mandan, ND Special Education

Jenna Elizabeth Bednark Minneapolis, MN Special Education

Nicholas Russell Bell

League City, TX Environmental Engineering

Steven Chandler Borrillo Rochester, MN Mechanical Engineering

Danielle Brodeur Winnipeg, MB Special Education

Norwich, CT Special Education

Anai Capara Bellido Grand Forks, ND Geography

Eryn Carly Capretta McKinney, TX Special Education

Brittany Nikole Carson Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences

Soufiane Chami

Washington, DC Electrical Engineering

Rafal Cieplak

Calgary, AB Electrical Engineering

Ashley Lyn Citrowske Grand Forks, ND Nutrition

Colleen Marie Cope

Seattle, WA Early Childhood Education

Amanda Marie Counts Devils Lake, ND Special Education

Chadd Aaron Damm Grand Forks, ND Cyber Security

Julie Marie Dias

Osoyoos, BC Special Education

Kristin Ann Edwards Mankato, MN Special Education

Grant C. Ellis

Park City, UT Mechanical Engineering

Rebecca J. Erickson

Loveland, CO Curriculum and Instruction

Katie Lynn Farber Fargo, ND Special Education

Sara Nicole Feist Madison, WI Nursing

Christine Marie Fiala

Grand Forks, ND Curriculum & Instruction

Alexandra Ann Flynn Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Carrie Lynn Forster Aidrie, AB Reading Education

Jennifer Charla Garcia Boulder, CO Special Education

Emily Murphy Geraghty Raritan, NJ Elementary Education

Rachayl Gold

Baltimore, MD Special Education

Morgan K. Haney Albert Lea, MN Special Education

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Science, continued

Kayce Olson

Suzanne Elizabeth Hanson

Joel Ortiz Molina

Lyra Maia Heriot-Stafne

Jigna Parmar

Amy M. Hoffman

Julie Pennertz

Ethan James Kalinowski

Sai Peri

Mitchell Anthony Klomp

Isaiah Pritzl

Andrew Joseph Kohler

Zachary Jacob Ranisate

Christina Lynn Kowalczyk

Lucas Andrew Reilly

Torey Krugle

Ali Rirach

Erin Lea Lauckner

Celibermari Rodriguez Maldonado

Emily Adair Laudal

Katie Lynn Sather

Eohjin Lee

Seyedmojtaba Shahabi

Jami Lee

Timothy Edward Shea

Anna Mackay

KayLee Michelle Smith

Anjo Maurice Mate

Mariah Lynn Sorby

Vanessa McLaughlin

Aaron John Stanley

Nichole Michaud

John Paul Starr

Westin Michaud

Jacqueline Marie Swain

Christopher Miko

Natalie Timbrell

Geralyn Morrison

Hannah J. Vonasek

Nathan Murray

Jamie Walker

Shane Namie

Taren Wang

Amy Neils

Peter Christopher Warner

Carley Nelson

Amanda Michelle Warzecha

Jenna Olson

Spenser Elise White

Canby, MN Special Education Bismarck, ND Chemical Engineering

Fargo, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Chemistry

Littlefork, MN Special Education

Waite Park, MN Early Childhood Education

Blaine, MN Curriculum and Instruction

Plymouth, MN Data Science

Grand Forks, ND Biology

Eagan, MN Curriculum and Instruction

Pueblo, CO Biomedical Sciences

Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering

Bismarck, ND Chemical Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences

Hoffman Estates, IL Early Childhood Education

St. Paul, MN Cyber Security

Swampscott, MA Special Education

Ceiba, PR Nutrition

Grand Forks, ND Nutrition

Valley City, ND Special Education

Brooklyn Park, MN Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Earth Systems Science & Policy

Grand Forks, ND Geography

Grand Forks, ND Higher Education

Laporte, MN Nutrition

Broomfield, CO Chemical Engineering

Washington, DC Nutrition

Fargo, ND Forensic Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering

Brainerd, MN Nursing

Devils Lake, ND Special Education

Morris, MN Atmospheric Sciences

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Fayetteville, NC Special Education

Esko, MN Higher Education

Trenton, ON Special Education

West Lafayette, IN Space Studies

East Grand Forks, MN Curriculum and Instruction

Warwick, NY Special Education

White Earth, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Space Studies

Grand Forks, ND Geological Engineering

Whispering Pines, NC Space Studies

North Mankato, MN Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Thief River Falls, MN Reading Education

Kenmore, WA Special Education

Bigfork, MN Special Education

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Science, continued

Andrew Clayton Kemp

Clay A. Willoughby

Monica Jacquelyn Riopelle

Bozeman, MT Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Cyber Security

West Fargo, ND Social Work

Leslie Blaine Yellow Hammer

Stephanie Huynh Scallon

Grand Forks, ND Biology

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Meggan M. Severson Mandan, ND Social Work

Master of Social Work

Jamie Rose St. Claire Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Victoria Rose Andrus

Gabrielle Mathie Wavra

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Marissa Elise Hayward

Jeffrey S. Widner

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Erskine, MN Social Work

Nicole Rae Henry Parshall, ND Social Work

Sarah T. Hernandez

East Grand Forks, MN Major: Social Work

Karissa Sue Hubbard Jamestown, ND Major: Social Work

Academic Dress The Gown The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, it has today become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any trappings of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees, with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree recipient, long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree, or full bell double sleeves for the doctoral degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctoral degree, the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains.

The Cap Under Roman law, a slave that had been set free received the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship, and of the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer.

Ancient poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. At the University of

North Dakota, the tassel colors associated with academic divisions are: white, College of Arts and Sciences; drab (subdued orange), College of Business and Public Administration; black and white, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences; blue and white, College of Education and Human Development; orange, School of Engineering and Mines; purple, School of Law; green, School of Medicine; apricot, College of Nursing; black, Graduate School. For undergraduate students, the tassels hang on the right side of the cap until they receive their degrees, at which time the tassel is moved to the left. For master’s students, the tassel hangs on the left side of the cap and is not moved.

The Hood The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college which granted the degree. The official colors of the University of North Dakota, selected by the student body in preparation for the institution’s first commencement in 1889, are the pink and green of the prairie rose.

The Awarding of Degrees The awarding of degrees and academic distinctions listed in this program is contingent upon successful completion of the various program requirements. Commencement ceremonies at UND are planned through the Office of Ceremonies & University Events in the Division of Marketing & Communications.

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For more information on equal opportunity policies and procedures, see UND catalogs and other major printed pieces.

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Approved Academic Honor Cords and Stoles Students who are members of the following honor societies can wear these adornments with their regalia: • Alpha Phi Sigma — National Criminal Justice Honor Society; blue and gold honor cords • Beta Alpha Psi — International Academic Honor Society for Accounting Majors; red and white cords • Beta Gamma Sigma — Honor Society accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International; worn by students and faculty members; blue and gold cords • Epsilon Pi Tau — National Academic Honor Society for Technology; blue, gold and white cords • Gamma Sigma Alpha — National Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; red and yellow cords • Gamma Theta Upsilon — International Honor Society in Geography; blue, brown and gold cords • Golden Key International Honor Society — royal blue and gold cords • IEEE - Eta Kappa Nu — Honor Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; gold cords with red/blue tassel • Mortar Board — National Honor Society; silver and gold cords • National Residence Hall Honorary — blue and silver cords • National Society of Collegiate Scholars — National society recognizing outstanding academic achievement and involvement on campus; gold and burgundy cords • Order of Omega — National Leadership Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; gold and white cords

• Phi Alpha — National Social Work Honor Society; gold cord • Phi Alpha Theta — History Honor Society; red and blue cords • Phi Beta Kappa — National Scholarship Honor Society for Liberal Arts and Sciences; pink and blue cords • Phi Eta Sigma — Honor Society for First Year Students; black and gold cords • Pi Alpha Alpha — National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; light blue and gold cords • Pi Kappa Lambda — National Music Honor Society; gold and white cords • Pi Theta Epsilon — National Occupational Therapy Society; blue and gold cords • Psi Chi — Psychology Honor Society; platinum and navy cords • Sigma Gamma Epsilon — National Honor Society for Earth Sciences; gold, blue and silver cords • Sigma Pi Sigma — National Honor Society for Physics; green and white cords • Sigma Tau Delta — National Society for English representing high achievement in English language, literature, and writing; Cardinal red and black double strand cords • Sigma Theta Tau — International Honor Society of Nursing; purple and white cords • Tau Beta Pi — National Engineering Honor Society; white/orange cords • Tau Sigma — Transfer Student Honor Society; maroon and gold cords • Theta Alpha Kappa — National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology; red cords • Upsilon Pi Epsilon — International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines; maroon/white cords

Non-Academic Recognition Cords colored cord they are wearing represents growth/new beginnings (green) and wisdom/confidence (blue).

UND Legacy Cords Legacy students will be honored with a green, pink and white cord to recognize the connection they share with their family members who have graduated before them. Students with UND graduates in their family history (parents, step-parents or grandparents) are considered legacies.

Multicultural Symbols • American Indian students graduating today may wear any of several pieces of traditional American Indian regalia including an eagle feather considered sacred and attached to their mortar board tassel representing honesty, truth, courage and wisdom; beadwork representing their tribal or individual cultural designs on top of the mortar board, or traditional clothing/regalia under their gown.

• Woven cloths representing traditional patterns and designs signifying a graduate’s cultural heritage may be worn during the commencement ceremony.

• Hawaiian and Polynesian leis made from flowers, vines, or leaves may be worn by students leaving UND as symbols of good luck, affection and appreciation.

Veteran and Military Veterans who are graduating from UND and students who serve in the military will be wearing red, white and blue cords to honor them for their service to our country.

First Generation Cords Students who are the first in their immediate family to graduate with a four-year degree from a college or university are recognized and honored at UND. The multi-

Student Honor Medallions Honor Medallions are earned by candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have at least 50 graded hours from the University of North Dakota and achieve a scholastic average of 3.50 (cum laude), 3.70 (magna cum laude), and 3.90 (summa cum laude) in courses completed at the University of North Dakota. For the purpose of the commencement program and publication, honors are based on the UND grade point average at the end of the previously completed term. Once final semester grades are recorded and the degree has been cleared by the college, grade point averages are recalculated and final graduation honors are recorded to the transcript and diploma.

Special Notices The awarding of degrees and academic distinctions listed in this program is contingent upon successful completion of the various program requirements.

Commencement ceremonies at UND are planned through the Office of Ceremonies & University Events. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution. For more information on equal opportunity policies and procedures, see UND catalogs and other major printed pieces.

Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Social Media

The virtual commencement ceremony is available for viewing at und. edu/academics/commencement.

Send a virtual message to your graduate by posting to Twitter or Instagram using #UNDproud. Your post may appear on UND.edu!

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College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Diana Kostrzewski, Dean Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cassandra Lynn Hietala

Danielle Irene Anderson

Sarah R. Mendieta

Lorraine M. Jay

Christy L. Berry

Candace M. Meyer

Tricia L. Badmilk

Seonmyeong Lee

Carla Jean Carmona

Josiah Daniel Pratt

Kelly A. McGrady

Anneetta Jean Christman

Shari Leigh Rockwood

Frances L. Morgan

Corey R. Cloutier

Jennifer Lee Russell

Dianne Neyens

Samantha Kay Dettmann**

Mandy Marie Schell *

Benjamin Robert Scherer

Brittney Pearl Dvorak

Patrick James Schmid

Mallory Christine Vose

Haley Goldade

Sarah Lynn Skarda

Stacy Marie Irwin

Tara Stevenson

Kierah Lou Vicia KimbroughJenson*

Marlon Dewann Stewart

Box Elder, SD Major: Nursing

Hafsa Muhumud Banade Fargo, ND Major: Nursing

Muna Muhumud Banade Fargo, ND Major: Nursing

Stephanie Joy Diamond Baumgarten Grand Forks, ND Major: Nursing

Whitney Ann Bergum Grand Forks, ND Major: Nursing

Sarah Marie Brunn Fergus Falls, MN Major: Nursing

Minneapolis, MN Major: Social Work

Papillion, NE Major: Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work

Bismarck, ND Major: Nursing

St. Michael, ND Major: Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Major: Nursing Bismarck, ND Major: Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work

Anoka, MN Major: Social Work

Kyle, SD Major: Nursing Miller, SD Major: Nursing

Coon Rapids, MN Major: Social Work

Dickinson, ND Major: Social Work

Elk River, MN Major: Nursing

Bismarck, ND Major: Social Work

Devils Lake, ND Major: Nursing

Melody Ann Wilson Heather Ann Bueling Manitowish Waters, WI Horace, ND Major: Nursing

Major: Nursing

Monica Andrea Gamboa

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Wheaton, MN Major: Nursing

Alexis Christine Hagen Alexandria, MN Major: Nursing

Arlette Darshan Hager Timber Lake, SD Major: Nursing

Spicer, MN Major: Social Work

Badger, MN Major: Social Work

Dickinson, ND Major: Social Work Williston, ND Major: Social Work Hazen, ND Major: Social Work Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work Washburn, ND Major: Social Work Devils Lake, ND Major: Social Work Watford City, ND Major: Social Work

East Grand Forks, MN Major: Social Work Rock Island, IL Major: Social Work

Aubrey Anna Marie Malnourie Bismarck, ND Major: Social Work

Elizabeth Grace Allen

Sharlotte L. Martin

Bismarck, ND Major: Social Work

Fort Totten, ND Major: Social Work

College of Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Chase M. Knudson Clifford, ND Major: Kinesiology

Madeline Elizabeth Laurel Nelson Lakeville, MN Major: Kinesiology

Randy George Saukkola Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services Megan D. Berginski*

Fargo, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services

Anna Frances Burggraf

Fargo, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services

Julia Klaus

Woodbury, MN Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services

Abigail Marjorie Kleindl**

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 13

West Fargo, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services

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Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean Bachelor of Accountancy Amy Buchholz

Richfield, MN Major: Accountancy

Jaeden Holt *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Accountancy

Madisyn A. Klimek

Kenmare, ND Major: Marketing

Alexandria, MN Major: Accountancy

Kari Lynn Kuschel ** Cohasset, MN Major: Accountancy

Kylie Shay VanderVorste

Grand Forks, ND Major: Accountancy

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Luke Raymond Boucher Fargo, ND Major: Political Science

Lake Elmo, MN Major: Marketing

Benjamin Jerome Folkman

Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Management Ronald James Garcia Arlington, VA Major: Information Systems

Jordan S. Balvitsch Jonah Timothy Bischoff Grand Rapids, MN Major: Marketing

Logan Bonds

Woodbury, MN

Grand Forks, ND Major: Management

Joseph A. Dronen Grand Forks, ND Major: Marketing

Pierre, SD Major: Aviation Management

Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Management

Noah S. Holter **

Bemidji, MN Major: Operations & Supply Chain

Abbas Filmban *

Jennifer Anne Lee

Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Management

Ramsey, MN Major: Marketing

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New Prague, MN Major: Marketing

Brady Higgins Hauch *

Manvel, ND Major: Management

Bismarck, ND Major: Management

Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Management

New Prague, MN Major: Aviation Management

Krystal Rae Hofherr

Jaden B. Fettig

Blaine, MN Major: Business Economics

Jonathan O. Sorenson

Bismarck, ND Major: Management

Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Management

Brandon Lee Richards

Big Lake, MN Major: Managerial Finance & Accounting

Connor J. Hellman

William Brock Evans

Fargo, ND Major: Managerial Finance & Accounting

Cooper R. Hanson

Bismarck, ND Major: Management

Grand Forks, ND Major: Management Major: Marketing

Charles Richard Olson

Madison Rayne Solem

Logan Anthony Haux

Damian Michael Eslinger

Huron, SD Major: Business Economics

Mikayla L. Grunseth

Grand Forks, ND Major: Business Economics

Grant M. Erwin

Trey M. Moeding

Janos Smithing

Bismarck, ND Major: Marketing

Kennedy H. Chrest

Jenna Elaine Meader

Tyla Marie Gresczyk Revere, MA Major: Management

Brady A. Schumacher Major: Aviation Management Grand Forks, ND Major: Accountancy

Marshall D. Fischer

Grand Forks, ND Major: Airport Management

Kailey M. Arman

Noah S. Holter **

Woodbury, MN Major: Investments

Mario J. Flores

East Grand Forks, MN Major: Aviation Management

Aaron J. Mader

Burnsville, MN Major: Human Resource Management Jordan, MN Major: Investments

Fawaz Alijameel *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Marketing

Bemidji, MN Major: Accountancy

Madysen O. Fink

Bachelor of Business Administration

Joseph T. Sorrentino

Alec Douglas Spillum

Little Falls, MN Major: Entreprenuership

Jacob F. Thomas

Burnsville, MN Major: Operations & Supply Chain

Alexander J. Tweet

Grand Forks, ND Major: Business Economics

Devin Lee Wobbleton

Grand Forks, ND Major: Airport Management

College of Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

Alexander Dawson Abdikarim M. Ali

Grand Forks, ND Major: Chemical Engineering

Abdullah Fahad A. Bin Mahbub

Oronoco, MN Major: Chemical Engineering Benjamin Joseph Gallon Woodland Hills, CA Major: Chemical Engineering

Stanislav Gulevskiy**

Bellmore, NY Major: Chemical Engineering

Mark Holliday

Brooklyn Park, MN Major: Chemical Engineering

Ackim Duvai Maduvu

Dickinson, ND Major: Chemical Engineering

Brian Robert Peacock

Vacaville, CA Major: Chemical Engineering

Eli Robert Anthony Peske

Grand Forks, ND Major: Chemical Engineering

Trevor Dalton Taylor

Grand Forks, ND Major: Chemical Engineering

Anthony C. Welling

Vernal, UT Major: Chemical Engineering

Anthony Joseph Youso

International Falls, MN Major: Chemical Engineering

Syracuse, UT Major: Civil Engineering

Tyler L. Deboer

Ventura, CA Major: Civil Engineering

Christine Beth Durbin

Erin Timpe*

Paola, KS Major: Geological Engineering

Mark E. Hathcock

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Noah G. Krebs

Mina Ezat Badrous

Lewistown, MT Major: Civil Engineering

Jordan C. Emerich

Bend, OR Major: Civil Engineering Farmington, NM Major: Civil Engineering Bismarck, ND Major: Civil Engineering

Daniel L. Lowe

Cape Coral, FL Major: Civil Engineering

Eric D. Luck

Topeka, KS Major: Civil Engineering

Ida Meli Narbuvoll

Brentwood, CA Major: Mechanical Engineering

Mark A. Blanchard

Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering

Walker Matthew Cage

Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering

Maxwell Elliot Brossart Johnson

Bismarck, ND Major: Civil Engineering

Duluth, MN Mechanical Engineering Major:

Isaac Daniel Saad

Michaela Elizabeth Kegley

Prior Lake, MN Major: Civil Engineering

Daniel Soriano Calvo** Madison, WI Major: Civil Engineering

Ethan M. Youso

Bemidji, MN Major: Civil Engineering

Mahtomedi, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering

Eric J. Kolb

Hudson, WI Major: Mechanical Engineering

Noe’ Lopez**

Spring, TX Major: Mechanical Engineering

Kyler Rush Mixon

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Tristan Thomas Roth

St. Helena Island, SC Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ty Nicholas Nygaard

Thomas Dalton O’Toole-Halverson

Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jeffrey David Randall

Hugo, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jordan R. Schmaltz

Bismarck, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering

Logan D. Smith

Liberty Center, OH Major: Mechanical Engineering Conroy Charles Unruh Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering Benjamin Warms-Vogels Calgary, AB Major: Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Sivi Joao Andre

Grand Forks, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering

Luis Enrique Asencio Lopez* Austin, TX Major: Petroleum Engineering

Garrett Vestal Cook*

Hardiner, KS Major: Petroleum Engineering

Sabrina Dobson

Spokane Valley, WA Major: Petroleum Engineering Cameron A. Markert Spring, TX Major: Petroleum Engineering Said Suleiman Mohamed Fargo, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering

Alves N.C. Sebastiao Minot, ND Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Petroleum Engineering Cora Ijeoma Odoala Malinda Staton Urfalioglu Grand Forks, ND Denver, CO Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Petroleum Engineering

Woodville, OH Major: Electrical Engineering

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College of Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean Bachelor of Arts

Mary A. Morales **

Jacob John Anderson ** Grand Forks, ND

Amber Rae Moum

Major: Psychology

Yasmin Osman Awad East Grand Forks, MN Major: Psychology

Jordan S. Balvitsch

Kenmare, ND Major: Communication

Mykenzie Ramona Broadland Wahpeton, ND Major: Psychology

Laura Jeanne Christian Olympia, WA Major: Communication Major: Norwegian

Aryn M. Cleberg

Brooklyn, NY Major: Communication

Candace N. Daniel

Carver, MN Major: Communication

Jeremie Dominique

Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication Matthew J. Dynneson Waunakee, WI Major: Psychology

Miranda Lyn Eckert Grand Forks, ND Major: Music

Edson Jossimar Gonzalez

Grand Forks, ND Major: Music

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Nicholas D. Hovde

Minot, ND Major: Psychology

East Grand Forks, MN Major: General Studies

Erin Garrison

Belcourt, ND Major: Social Science

Delaney N. Grooms Tucson, AZ Major: Psychology

Anthony Hernandez Ellsworth AFB, SD Major: Psychology

Kayla Jenae Hodges

Park Forest, IL Major: Communication

Janessa J. Joy *

Lowell, MI Major: Philosophy & Religious Studies: Philosophy Major: Classical Studies

Kaden J. Landa *** Grand Forks, ND Major: Sociology

Payton J. Leiser

Fertile, MN Major: Social Science

Aubrey Anna Marie Malnourie Bismarck, ND Major: Psychology

Katelyn Elizabeth McDonald *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Sociology Major: French

Kadie Lynn Moberg

Minneapolis, MN Major: Communication

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Lauren E. Westphal*** Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Emily Mozingo*

Grover Cleveland Hubley

Collin J. Riley **

Sara J. Hulteng ***

Maria Dolores Salazar *

Chanhassen, MN Major: Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Hawthorne, CA Major: Social Science

Hunter Jerome Huschka ***

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Cody Stoltenburg

Benjamin J. Kolbow

St. Cloud, MN Major: Psychology

Katherine Anne Striebel

Madyssen G. Kouba ** Major: Psychology Ciara L. Hausauer Grand Forks, ND

Chesterfield, VA Major: Psychology

Bismarck, ND Major: General Studies

Cold Spring, MN Major: Communication

East Grand Forks, MN Major: General Studies

Penn Valley, CA Major: Communication

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Bachelor of Science Joelle M. Anderson Jorden L. Arbach

Katherine Marie Campbell Bennett Grand Forks, ND

Colorado Springs, CO Major: Psychology

Major: General Studies

Alexandria Ashlyn Stroh ***

Beulah, ND Major: Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication

Samantha J. Lankow ***

Rothsay, MN Major: General Studies

Bilal Nabil Suleiman

Cassidy Lynn Limke ***

Grand Forks, ND Major: Forensic Science

Chavildo C. Van Ommeren

Emily Marie Malmanger***

Grand Forks, ND Psychology Major:

Richard Manriquez

Edina, MN Psychology Major:

Joshua J. Marquart

Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication

Carpio, ND Major: General Studies Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication

Kylie Shea Wahl **

APO, AE Major: General Studies

Hazen, ND Major: Psychology

Crosby, MN Major: General Studies

Jennifer Fiala

Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication

Michelle L. Weston***

Bachelor of General Studies

Rachel A. Morin***

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Dylan L. Nowling**

Jake Scott Anderson

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Crary, ND Major: General Studies

Colton George Ormiston***

Erika Rose Bachmeier

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Edina, MN Major: General Studies

Hailey Lynn Braegelman *

Caleb P. Owens

Williston, ND Major: General Studies

Belgrade, MN Major: General Studies

Andrew David Ryan Reiter**

David Mark Burggraf

Devils Lake, ND Major: General Studies

Fosston, MN Major: General Studies

Spencer Luke Sabourin**

Devin A. Douvier*

Roseau, MN Major: General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Lindsey E. Hoffman*** Aja Danelle Hoskin Angel Massaquoi Katelyn Elizabeth McDonald* Madeline Elizabeth Laurel Nelson

Lakeville, MN Major: Interdisciplinary Health Studies Samuel Emmett Prigge*** Lakeville, MN Major: Honors Program Lucas J. Radermacher*** Battlelake, MN Major: Biology / Professional Health

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Kaden J. Landa***

Grand Forks, ND Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Warren Florian Sai

Michael Philip Duginski ***

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Tyler J. Schauer***

Chelsea Christina Edwards ***

East Grand Forks, MN Major: General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

Angela Marie Starr

Tyler J. Fahy**

Maple Grove, MN Major: General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

McKena Marie Thoennes***

Kaitlin D. Feist***

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies Joshua J. Gilbertson Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

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Alexandria, MN Major: General Studies

Alex D. Vagle*

Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 13

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Paul Lindseth, Dean Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Matthew Jeffrey Adamson

Plymouth, MN Major: Commercial Aviation

Bryce M. Anderson ** McMinnville, OR Major: Aviation Studies

Cody Alan Bachman

Grand Forks, ND Major: Air Traffic Management

Connor J. Barnes

Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Major: Commercial Aviation

Evan P. Beisner

Cheyanne, WY Major: Air Traffic Management

Jared Austin Bradley

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Jared A. Brantner ***

Prescott, WI Major: Aviation Studies

Tristan Thomas Brecht***

Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Eduardo Andres Briceno Riveiro Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Molly K. Bryant

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Tyler W. Bryant

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Quinn Brianne Buckingham ** Grand Forks, ND Major: Air Traffic Management

Mitchell J. Cahill

Woodbury, MN Major: Commercial Aviation

Kenneth Luis Chen Felix ***

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Cameron John Devries Zimmerman, MN Major: Commercial Aviation Rachel Nicole Dillard

Las Vegas, NV Major: Air Traffic Management Dylan Grant Dirksen Montevideo, MN Major: Commercial Aviation

Aiden M. Dorsey

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Hailey M. Fitzpatrick *** Becker, MN Major: Aviation Studies

Matthew James Gardner Grand Forks, ND

Ryan J. Geving

Joseph Daniel Schwalb

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Skyler Donald Gould Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Huntsville, AL Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Brian Fitzgerald Shamblen ***

William George Grodahl *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Nicholas Edgerly Gronendyke

Logan T. Short

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Alexandra Jean Lawrence Chaska, MN Major: Commercial Aviation

Biloxi, MN Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Tyler Ray Silva

Auburn, WA Major: Commercial Aviation

Candidates for Commission Lt. Col. Jason Evans Professor of Aerospace Studies

Commission as Second Lieutenant United Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Studies States Air Force Jake Adam Spellacy

Zi Ying Stevens Lo

Sean Alexander Sommerville ***

Chino Hills, CA Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Brannon N. Long**

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Major: Air Traffic Management

Cordero Jonathan Sperry **

Samuel J. Mahoney

Elgin, IL Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Kyler Michael Manabe ** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Alexis Jade Mayhood ** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Monique E. McAnnally Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Christopher L. Moon

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Michael Scott Steinke * Rothschild, WI Major: Aviation Studies

Nicholas D. Wamre

Hawley, MN Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Liam T. Weier *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Paul R. Wesp *

Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Jacob J. Murphy

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Gavin R. Oftedahl **

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Geoffrey Quentin Oyler Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Frank E. Piner

Logan Short

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Officer

Michael Stainke Pilot

Candidates for Commission Major Michael J. Humble

Austin Patrick Woods

Professor of Military Science

Keith Brett Zorn

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army

River Vale, NJ Major: Commercial Aviation

Devin L. Wobbleton Active Duty/Aviation

Cody J. Wren ND National Guard/Ordnance

Penn Valley, CA Major: Commercial Aviation

Katherine I. Pratt

Martinsville, IN Major: Commercial Aviation

Samuel Emmett Prigge *** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

Ethan Aaron Rantala

Prior Lake, MN Major: Commercial Aviation Brock David Rothschiller Eagan, MN Major: Commercial Aviation

Ryan Allan Schmidt

Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 13

Major: Commercial Aviation

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The First Commencement The following is excerpted from University of the Northern Plains, the history of the University of North Dakota written by Louis G. Geiger and published in 1958 as part of the University’s 75th anniversary celebration.

A major milestone in student affairs, as well as in the University’s history, was the graduation of the first college class in 1889. A faculty committee was appointed in February to plan the exercises. In April the student body met and chose the school colors, the pink and green of the prairie rose, “suggestive of our green prairies and rosy prospects.” On June 13, a cool, fair day, the ceremony began at ten o’clock in the University assembly hall, which had been decorated with flags and flowers and a large “89” centerpiece. A capacity crowd of students and spectators (perhaps as many as 250) was on hand as the graduates — “the ladies … dressed in white” and “the gentlemen … neatly attired” — marched to their places on the stage to the accompaniment of music by [W. W.] Hall’s Cadet Band. Special guests were the Regents, H. M. Mellette, governor of the Territory, several other territorial officials [North Dakota did not attain statehood until November 2, 1889], and Nehemiah Ordway, who as governor had signed the organic act of the University. [President Homer B.] Sprague presided and introduced the speakers. Mellette observed that it was a “Red River letter day.” Ordway spoke with pride and feeling on the University’s founding. One of the Regents relieved the occasion with a touch of unconscious humor when he explained: “As to the faculty we have done the best we could with the money at hand.” Following the official commemoration of the occasion, the main part of the program began; there were essays and orations presented by each of the eight graduates, six from the college and two from the four-year normal course; Frances M. Allen (B.A.), Clinton S. DeGroat (B.S.), Ben E. Ingwaldson (B.S.), Cora Smith (B.S.), Marie Teel (B.S.), May Travis (B.A.), and Genevieve Arnold

The Main Building and Ladies’ Hall (later Davis Hall)

The University of North Dakota graduated its first class on June 13, 1889. Seated: Frances M. Allen, B.A.; May Travis, B.A.; Genevieve Arnold, Normal Certificate; and Marie Teel, B.S. Standing: Irene Mares, Normal Certificate; Clinton S. DeGroat, B.S.; Cora Smith, B.S., and Ben E. Ingwaldson, B.S.

and Irene Mares (normal certificates). The orations, on current as well as literary and moral subjects, were printed in full in the Grand Forks newspapers.

Three of the college graduates were from Grand Forks; none had come from farther than Hillsboro. Not one had been born in North Dakota; Ben Ingwaldson had been born in Norway. In the class of 1890, of seven college graduates, four were from Grand Forks, three were women, and six took the science degree. A considerable proportion of the early graduates entered medicine, law, or teaching. Cora Smith, a member of the first class, took a degree in medicine at Boston University; Mary Crans of the second class completed the course in dentistry at the University of Michigan. Ben Ingwaldson went on to the University of Minnesota law school. North Dakota’s first appointee to West Point, Joseph Travis, graduated in the class of 1890.

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