2022 UND Summer Commencement Program

UNIVERSITY of

NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT

August 5, 2022 Grand Forks, North Dakota

Officers of the University Andrew P. Armacost President

Eric Link

Meloney Linder

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Karla Mongeon-Stewart

Vice President for Student Affairs

Beth Hellwig

Vice President for Finance & Operations

John Mihelich

Joshua Wynne

Vice President for Research & Economic Development

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

Scott Correll Registrar

State Board of Higher Education Casey Ryan Grand Forks – Chair

Kevin Black

John Warford

Minot

Bismarck

Danita Bye

Sadie Hanson

Stanley

Student Member University of North Dakota

Nick Hacker Bismarck

Lisa Montplaisir

Tim Mihalick

Faculty Advisor North Dakota State University

Minot

Jeffry Volk West Fargo

Michael Linnell Staff Advisor Minot State University

The Order of Exercises 2022 Summer Commencement Ceremony President Andrew P. Armacost, Presiding 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 5 Chester Fritz Auditorium Prelude Music..........................................................................................Brent Hermans Processional........................................................................ “Pomp and Circumstance” Brent Hermans, Pianist Please stand during the Processional “America the Beautiful”..........................................................Kylar Moltzan, Soloist Greetings from the State Board of Higher Education...........................Casey Ryan, SBHE President Commencement Speaker.....................................................................James Mochoruk (page 11) Presentation of Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor..............President Andrew P. Armacost (Chester Fritz information found on pages 11-12) Conferring of Academic Degrees......................................................President Andrew P. Armacost Darrin Looker, Proctor (page 3) Alumni Greeting........................................................................................... Sarah Prout UND Alumni Association and Foundation “Alma Mater”.....................................................................Kylar Moltzan, Song Leader Ressional.....................................................................................Brent Hermans, Pianist

Alma Mater Hail to thee, O Alma Mater!

Hail to thee with heart and tongue!

Pride we feel and love yet greater While we raise our grateful song.

Home of lofty thought and learning, Beacon o’er our western land, Shrine whence still the everburning Torch is passed from hand to hand.

Academic Pageantry The pageantry of American colleges and universities, including such ceremonies as commencement, has been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. Academic life as it is known today began in the Middle Ages, first in the church and then in the guilds.

The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, in which the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility.

continued. To maintain continuity with the past, University of North Dakota faculty, the stage officials and the degree candidates will wear academic dress.

Principal features of academic garb are the gown, cap and hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations.

American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895.

The ceremony you will witness today will be less formal than would have been the case even a few decades ago. Still, many traditions have been

Academic Dress The Gown

of North Dakota, the tassel colors associated with academic divisions are: white, College of Arts and Sciences; drab (subdued orange), Nistler College of Business and Public Administration; black and white, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences; light blue, 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, School of Graduate Studies. 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 and doctoral students, the tassel hangs on the left side of the cap and is not moved.

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 Hood

The Cap

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.

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

Ceremonial Objects The Mace

important that it was usually worn around the neck for safekeeping. The wearing of the seal eventually became a symbol of authority. One side of the medallion worn by the president bears an engraving of the University’s official seal and the names of all former presidents are included on the chain of office.

The mace was initially modeled after a 12th century implement of war.

In earlier days, the mace, or heavy staff, was borne by or carried before a magistrate or other dignitary as an ensign of authority. A mace is placed as the symbol of royal authority on the treasury table in the British House of Commons at the opening of each session and is removed at its close.

In the U.S. House or Representatives, it is a rather plain staff mounted in a marble pedestal at the right hand of the Speaker. The mace of the University of North Dakota symbolizes authority to carry out its mission, especially the granting of degrees. Made from the oak of the University’s first building, “Old Main,” the mace is carried by a marshal during academic processions and is placed at a prominent spot on the stage during commencement.

The Charter The University of North Dakota was founded six years before North Dakota became a state. The original, handwritten charter, enacted in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly, is preserved in UND’s archives.

One facsimile is displayed in the President’s Office and another is used at commencements and other special occasions.

The University Flag The University flag features the UND flame logo set on a white background. The flag is used at ceremonial events and is carried by the honorary faculty flag marshal to lead the commencement procession. The flag is displayed on the stage during the commencement ceremony along with the mace and charter.

The Medallion A medallion or seal of office worn by the head of an educational institution is a practice that also dates to the Middle Ages. In those times, a seal was used to mark documents as official. Possession of the seal was so

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 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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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Chris Nelson, Dean

Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean

Doctor of Philosophy Terry J. Jaggers Annapolis, MD Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Is United States (U.S.) Policy Sufficient to Develop Earth-Moon Economic Zone Infrastructures by 2049?

Advisor: Michael Dodge

Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean

Doctor of Philosophy Houssein Saeid Amjaour Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Synthesis and Properties of Cyclobutane-1,2-Dicarboylic Acids and Their Derivatives from Substituted Cinnamic Acids Advisor: Qianli Chu

Anna Elizabeth Croghan Mount Vernon, IA Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Sluggish Cognitive Tempo in a Pediatric Population Advisor: Joseph Miller

Lynda R. LaFond Grand Forks, ND Biology Dissertation: Small Mammal Community Ecology in a Northern Grassland Advisor: Kathryn Yurkonis

Kristen Leighton Grand Forks, ND Psychology Dissertation: The Moral Foundations of Attitudes Toward Mask Wearing Advisor: Heather Terrell

Ani Celine Mangold

Lynn R. Martell

Alexandra Taylor Rehovsky

Dunseith, ND Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Examining Cultural Identification and Substance Use Among American Indian and Caucasian Adults Advisor: J. Douglas McDonald

Dominic Nkafu Nkemngong Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Exploring [2+2] Photoreaction to Synthesize Cyclobutane Di And Tetracarboxylic Acid Building Blocks from Biomass-Derived Precursors Advisor: Qianli Chu

Sameera Madhusanka Pathirana Pathiranage Grand Forks, ND Physics Dissertation: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/ Spectroscopy Measurements and Density Functional Theory Calculations On Cr/Si Modified Surfaces And Probing Dielectric Properties Of A Si Nanocrystal Thin Film Using XPS Advisor: Nuri Oncel

Sarah Elizabeth Reagen Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Development of Biomass-Derived Nanoparticles for Biological and Medical Applications Advisor: Julia Xiaqjun Zhao

Minneapolis, MN Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Factors Influencing Levels of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Non-Offending Caregivers of Children With Sexual or Physical Abuse Histories Advisor: Alan King

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Forest Park, IL Clinical Psychology Dissertation: The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Sexual Assertiveness in Women and the Examination of Trust and Self-Esteem as Mediating Factors Advisor: Heather Terrell

Hillary Elizabeth Smith Grand Rapids, MI Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Telehealth Satisfaction Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisor: John-Paul Legerski

Purna Chandra Rao Vasireddy Grand Forks, ND Chemistry Dissertation: Investigation of Stoichiometric and Catalytic Palladium Mediated Reactions Advisor: Irina Smoliakova

Victoria Dawn Williams Watford City, ND Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Retired Indigenous and Non-Indigenous College Student-Athletes Mental Health Relating to Athletic Identity, Cultural Identity, and Career Transition Advisor: J. Douglas McDonald

School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean

Doctor of Education Arinola Tejumade Adebayo St. Cloud, MN Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Helping Students from Refugee Backgrounds Succeed In Higher Education Through Support Systems Advisor: Bonni Gourneau

Heather Marie DeWaard-Flickinger Forest City, IA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Examining Relationships Between Wellness and Student Success: Recommendations For Integration of Wellness at A Community College Advisor: Zarrina Azizova and Radomir Mitic

Rachel Dwyer Horace, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Comparative Analysis of Instructional Strategies to Improve Student Engagement in an Online Introductory Undergraduate French Course Advisor: Bonni Gourneau

Kyle Cromer Elliott Paso Robles, CA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Development of the Share Your Story Program: Understanding How Self-Stigma and Mental Health Storytelling Influence Mental Health Experiences on College Campuses Advisor: Deborah Worley

Mena Therese Hill Lawrence, KS Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Instructional Coach Professional Learning: Developing Reflective Practices, Cultural Competence, and Self-Efficacy in an 8-week Asynchronous Course Advisor: Bonni Gourneau

Michelle Lea Keller Bismarck, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Physical Therapists’ Decision to Practice in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management: A Qualitative Study of Influences Advisor: Jared Schlenker

Valerie Lynn Lefor Springfield, VA Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Rural States’ Use of Federal Government Terminology Related to Federal Student Aid and Postsecondary Accreditation: A Toolkit to Support Information Access and Use for Rural Students Advisor: Deborah Worley

DeLana Lynn McLean Devils Lake, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: A Role of Tribal Funding in American Indian Postsecondary Success: Inquiry into the Problem of Practice Advisor: Zarrina Azizova

Nicole Marie Reybok Grand Forks, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Internet Training Modules Targeting Parent Involvement With Students in Home-Based Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Kristen Votava

Tara Ronke Tyndall, SD Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: The Importance of Inclusive Classrooms for Students with Disabilities: Research Leading to the Creation of a Needs Assessment to Support Inclusive Classrooms Advisor: Jared Schlenker

Jessica Lynn Schiller South Bend, IN Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: A Survey of Research Administrators to Identify Areas of Administrative Burden in Federal Research Grant Management Advisor: Steven LeMire

Shayna K. Shriver Belington, WV Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Increasing Implementation Fidelity of Behavior Intervention Plans in Public Schools Following Delivery of Remote Behavior Skills Training for Staff Advisor: Shannon Grave

Carly Elizabeth Theis Hillsboro, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Restorative Justice Practices in Middle School Settings in North Dakota Advisor: Jared Schlenker

Renee Lynn Ullom Key West, FL Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Effective Differentiation Strategies for Engaging English Language Learners in the General Education Classroom: An Implementation Study Advisor: Bonni Gourneau

Brittany Ann Upton Bismarck, ND Educational Practice and Leadership Dissertation: Beyond the Brick and Mortar: Examining Internal Selection of Principals Advisor: Jared Schlenker

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Doctor of Philosophy Kara Kaatz Bauer Fargo, ND Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Satisfaction with Nursing Home Decision for Family Caregivers of Older Adults Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Bridget Glynn Brooks Lengby, MN Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Campus Climate for LGBTQIA+/Two Spirits at a Midwestern Tribal College Advisor: Sonja Brandt

Yvonne Helene Overn Cannon Moorhead, MN Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy: From Theory to Practice Advisor: Pamela Beck

Chia-Lin Chang Grand Forks, ND Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Meta-Analysis for Comparing Effect Between Game-Based Learning Versus Gamification Utilized in Nutrition Education Advisor: Robert Stupnisky

Clayton Reed Dodson Portland, ND Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Transformational and Executive Coaching Framework: Perceptions of Elementary Principals Advisor: Bonni Gourneau

Ryan Paul Guthridge Grand Forks, ND Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Evaluating Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence as Solutions for Delayed Flight Progress in Aviation Pilot Training Advisor: Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Yue Lyu Tampa, FL Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Lived Experience of Chinese International Students Seeking Internships During Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program Advisor: Rachel Navarro

Jeff Paul Maliskey Grand Forks, ND Education, Health, & Behavioral Studies Dissertation: The History of Queer Resistance and Student Activism at the University of North Dakota Advisor: Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz

School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy, continued Amy Kristine Maslowski Little Falls, MN Counseling Psychology Dissertation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Motivational Interviewing Training Effectiveness Among Students-in-Training Advisor: Cindy Juntunen

Erika Elizabeth Meierding Mankato, MN Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Women’s Mental Health: The Moderating Effect of Violent Media Consumption Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Sarah J. Owens

Trevor Alan Waagen

Grand Forks, ND Education, Health, & Behavioral Studies Dissertation: Higher Education Professional Staff Engagement: Looking in and Beyond the Great Resignation Advisor: Deborah Worley

Marissa Elizabeth Saad Grand Forks, ND Major:Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Investigating Gender Diversity, Equity, And Inclusivity and Students’ Experiences Within Collegiate Team-Based Learning Environments Advisor: Donna Pearson

Grand Forks, ND Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Non-binary Gender Identity Development: A Qualitative Study Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Robyn G. Walker Minot, ND Major:Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Assessing Learning in Simulation Experiences in Graduate Programs for SpeechLanguage Pathology: A Phenomenological Study Advisor: Carolyn Ozaki

Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean

Doctor of Philosophy

John Carville Chauvin

Vibhas Jagdish Pandey

Lakewood, CA Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Application-Dependent Wavelength Selection for Hyperspectral Imaging Technologies Advisor: Kouhyar Tavakolian

Ailin Assady Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: The Impact of Stress Dependent Permeability Alteration on Gas Based EOR in The Bakken Formation Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

John Albert Harju

Kalyanaraman Venugopal

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: The Effect of Mineral Composition on Elastic Properties of the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin, North Dakota Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

Nidhal Badrouchi Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Evaluation of Co2 Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs Advisor: Hui Pu

Lynn Dale Helms

Nourelhouda Khaled Rabeaa Benouadah Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Fracture Initiation and Propagation in Shale Formations with Anisotropic Toughness Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

Pavankumar Challa Sasi Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering Dissertation: Thermal Stability and Decomposition of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and other porous materials Advisor: Feng Xiao

Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Characterization of Vertical Growth of Fractures in Layered Formations Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Data Driven Approach to Saltwater Disposal (SWD) Well Location Optimization in North Dakota Advisor: Minou Rabiei

Shuai Xu

Mandan, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Rock Physics Based Velocity-Porosity Correlations Developed for Estimation of the Elastic Properties of the Bakken Formations of the Williston Basin, North Dakota Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

Sabah Javaid Grand Forks, ND Biomedical Engineering Dissertation: Synthesis and Characterization of PEEK-based Functional Composites for Biomedical Applications Advisor: Naima Kaabouch and Surojit Gupta

Grand Forks, ND Energy Engineering Dissertation: Development of Silicon-based Anodes with Coal-Derived Materials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries Advisor: Xiaodong Hou

Agustinus Zandy Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Modelling and Simulations of Stress Shadow Effect on Multistage Hydraulic Fractures Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli

Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Katie Christopherson Coon Rapids, MN Occupational Therapy Advisor: Nicole Harris

Dina Nickoson

Shivangi Patel

Gillette, WY Occupational Therapy Advisor: Anne Haskins

Des Plaines, IL Occupational Therapy Advisor: Anne Haskins

Ashley Osbjornson Glyndon, MN Occupational Therapy Advisor: Sarah Nielsen

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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Nursing & Professional Disciplines Maridee D. Shogren, Dean

Doctor of Nursing Practice Andrew Morris Blair Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Josephine Clair Erickson Bismarck, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Samantha Kay Gilbertson Detroit Lakes, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Joanne Kay Gronewold Alamogordo, NM Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker

Jennifer Harrison Manvel, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: Mary Jane Rivard

Paige Helm Windsor, CO Nursing Practice Advisor: Brian Higgerson

Abigail Ann Hineman Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Ashley Lynne Jaspers St. Peter, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker

Ariel Elizabeth Mack

Taylor Lee Shereck

Lincoln, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Caleb John Midura

Rebekah Strack

Bismarck, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Cordelia Obianuju Nwankwo Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: Patricia Parker

Leah Lauren Weidler Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Kevin Matoke Ogutu

Cassandra M. Whitney

Minot, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Grand Forks, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Dexter Travis Peries

Brandon Yurczyk

Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Fargo, ND Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Morgan Ruth Rinke Moorhead, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: Elizabeth Gotay

Doctor of Philosophy Penny Marie Briese

Brittin Axel Roberts Duluth, MN Nursing Practice Advisor: James Sperle

Marketta Latrice Roberts Maumelle, AR Nursing Practice Advisor: Elizabeth Gotay

Jamestown, ND Nursing Dissertation: Factors Associated with New Hospital Nurses’ Self-Efficacy in Providing Palliative End-Of-Life Care Advisor: Darlene Hanson

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

Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean

Master of Science Sophie Marie Bielawski Grand Forks, ND Space Studies

Ian McCann

Chicago, IL Space Studies

Christian Michael Nairy Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences

David Clinton Spencer Laurel, MD Space Studies

Logan J. Twohey

Louisville, KY Atmospheric Sciences

Todd Michael Heyne Omaha, NE Aviation

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean

Master of Science Robert Boyd

Grand Forks, ND Physics

Master of Arts

Hayden D. Drown

Teresa Arthur

Shannon Leigh Hardy

Fargo, ND Linguistics

Matthew Bianco

Minot, ND Business Administration

East Grand Forks, MN Physics

Daniel Ellefson

Savage, MN Business Administration

Aurora, CO Psychology

Aaron Felker

Emily Carpenter

Shawn Richard Krueger

Michael Chiang

Jenica Nicole Lesser

Kaleigh Elise Engert

McKenzie K. Schueller

Courtney D. Haycraft

Madison Jean-Marie Waldron

Walhalla, ND History

Belleville, IL Forensic Psychology New Hartford, NY Forensic Psychology Minot, ND Forensic Psychology

St. Paul, MN Biology

Sagine Joseph

Bronx, NY Forensic Psychology

Madison Gabrielle Knoll Grand Forks, ND English

James Robert Passetti Roach, MO Linguistics

Stephen Cardinal Pitts Rexburg, ID Forensic Psychology

Lael Kristin Scott

Opa Locka, FL Forensic Psychology

Charity Jerusha Anne Seidler Littleton, CO Linguistics

Chelsea Nicole Skinner Whitesburg, GA Forensic Psychology

Gena N. Wambsganss St. Hilaire, MN Linguistics

Brooke Wegermann

Colorado Springs, CO Forensic Psychology

Puyallup, WA Business Administration

Papillion, NE Physics

Ryan Hutchinson Horn Maple Grove, MN Business Administration

Fargo, ND Psychology

Jessica Lehman

Eveleth, MN Psychology

Fangyuan Su

Grand Forks, ND Music

Gilbert, AZ Business Administration

James Peterson

Old Hickory, TN Business Administration

Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean

Master of Accountancy

Master of Public Administration Timothy Virgil Bray

Crosslake, MN Public Administration

Abigail McLure Harris Eagle River, AK Public Administration

Danielle Decker Hopkins, MN Accountancy

Gracie Ruth Lian

Hailey Kay Rose Dimock

Grand Forks, ND Public Administration

Sun Prairie, WI Accountancy

Thomas Brian Doyle Minneapolis, MN Accountancy

Jonathan Pearson Estes Duluth, MN Accountancy

Master of Science in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics Emmanuel Chuks Yusuf Musa

Daedrian Tranell Gore

Minneapolis, MN Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Canal Winchester, OH Accountancy

Alex Dean Hanson Bismarck, ND Accountancy

Anne Elizabeth Holland

Master of Music

Audubon, MN Business Administration

Andrew John Gonnerman

Andrew Scott Hodge Charlottesville, VA Linguistics

Master of Business Administration

Roberts, WI Accountancy

Stephen Warren Home Wellington, FL Accountancy

Brandi Lynne Momerak Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Timour Shah

San Ramon, CA Accountancy

Shayna Syverson Hawley, MN Accountancy

Kris Arthur Thiel Rugby, ND Accountancy

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean

Master of Arts Shannon Rae Krueger Minot, ND Counseling

Emily Marie Hedstrom Minnetonka, MN Counseling

Mats Moe

Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Presley Glenn Morstad Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Justin C. Phillippi Moorhead, MN Counseling

Justin Lamar Woodward Grand Forks, ND Counseling

Avigayil Rina Samuels

Chelsea Hunt

Jill Maree Schumacher

Aubree Lynn Jaeger

Ember Stewart

Noel A. Kangas

Payton Shea Wilcox

Jodie Jo-Ann Kersten

Spring Valley, NY Special Education

Greybull, WY Reading Education

Reynolds, ND Special Education

Grand Rapids, MN Special Education

West Fargo, ND Special Education

Fargo, ND Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Bottineau, ND Reading Education

Gina Kinney

Master of Science

Aviva Cohen

Lakewood, NJ Special Education

Gregory Michael Elsen Pittsville, WI TESOL

Samantha Finger

Thief River Falls, MN Elementary Education

Lyndsay Marie Hathaway Clovis, CA Special Education

Macey Hertz

Bismarck, ND Special Education

Kaisa Marie Hickman Hermantown, MN Special Education

Kayla Huttunen

Wadena, MN Elementary Education

Kendra Lee Junso Sioux Falls, SD Special Education

Karlie Jean Kerr

Fargo, ND Special Education

Penny Morin

Devils Lake, ND Instructional Design & Technology

Timothy Patrick Oneal

Ashland City, TN Instructional Design & Technology

Lane Deon Pereboom Sabin, MN Special Education

Elizabeth Lee Peterson Brooklyn Center, MN Reading Education

Hannah Rose Kovash Dickinson, ND Special Education

Natasha Rose Azure Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Melissa Sue Lange Greenacres, WA Reading Education

Mary Ann Bennett Bismarck, ND Special Education

Reuven Lowy

Far Rockaway, NY Special Education

Sarah Geneva Boston Williston, ND Reading Education

Katherine Suzan Martinez Canoga Park, CA Special Education

Allison Faye Bulford Villa Rica, GA Special Education

Kimberly Josephine Cubero Pearson West Orange, NJ Special Education

Jaime Daniel Campos

Master of Education

Audubon, MN Special Education

East Grand Forks, MN Kinesiology

Elise Ann Powers Minneapolis, MN Special Education

Kristin Mae Carew Fargo, ND Special Education

Denise Raguzin Clemente

Wade Ernest Carlin

West Fargo, ND Instructional Design & Technology

Karissa Nicole Ciccone Jacksonville, NC Elementary Education

East Northport, NY Special Education

Tatiana Riskey

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Nivi M. Rivera

Milwaukee, WI Special Education

Jill Suzanne Cox

Lafayette, CO Special Education

Kendra Nicole Roob

Katelyn Marie Donaldson Perry Hall, MD Reading Education

Alexandria, MN Special Education

Janel Ruzzi

Taylorsville, UT Early Childhood Education

Sarah Marie Drevlow Lincoln, ND Special Education

Kelsey Catherine Gunkelman Stuber Fargo, ND Reading Education

Nicole Fagerstrom Chisholm, MN Special Education

Katie Venard

Beulah, ND Special Education

Yael Farkas

University City, MO Special Education

Shannon Terese Wheeler Pequot Lakes, MN Early Childhood Education

Deborah Gross

Baltimore, MD Special Education

Emily Grace White

Grand Forks AFB, ND Special Education

Kacy Elyse Hettwer Devils Lake, ND Special Education

Alyssa Wilson

Kristina Marie Hildebrandt Williston, ND Reading Education

West Fargo, ND Reading Education

Laura Jeanette Wollmann Olivet, SD Special Education

Haley Rae Horne

Fargo, ND Reading Education

Jayme L. Wray

Lincoln, ND Special Education

Tanya Huisman

Bismarck, ND Special Education

Krista Wright

Hillsboro, ND Special Education

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean

Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean

Master of Engineering Nicholas Thomas Axline Jamestown, ND Mechanical Engineering

Seamus Vincent Crane Holland, MI Petroleum Engineering

Jessica Marie Eagle-Bluestone Fargo, ND Energy Systems Engineering

John Anthony Hamling Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Mohamed Lamine Malki Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Saye King Meneyegehn Fargo, ND Environmental Engr

Sheida Sheikheh

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Oscar Suarez

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Jennifer Angelica Zeller

Maridee D. Shogren, Dean

Master of Public Health Master of Science

Megan Carlson

Anchorage, AK Public Health

Nicole Altman Aberdeen, SD Nursing

Chia-Lin Chang

Grand Forks, ND Public Health

Allison Elizabeth Awunti

Katarina Kristine Domitrovich Fargo, ND Public Health

Kirstin Moneaka Baker

Belinda Veronica Gutierrez Phoenix, AZ Public Health

Mohamed M. AlaaEldin Ahmed Soliman ElFaham Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Jeremy Jedlicka Fountain, CO Cyber Security

Langdon, ND Nursing

Mehrnoosh Kaffashi Sylvania, OH Public Health

Jonathan Philip Beardsley Faribault, MN Nursing

Maggie Myers

St. Cloud, MN Public Health

Lucas Augustus Bendlin Le Mars, IA Nursing

Maria Privratsky Grand Forks, ND Public Health

Nicole Mura Beston New Town, ND Nursing

Brianna Wright

Hutchinson, MN Public Health

Daniel Paul Patrick Blair Richmond, VA Nursing

Master of Science

Lucy Casimir

Holly Bergh

Elizabeth Ann Castillo

Betsy Louise Young

Emily Christine Coughlin

East Grand Forks, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Fargo, ND Nursing

Mandan, ND Nursing Blaine, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Biomedical Sciences

Rachel Ann Dahlquist Braham, MN Nursing

Caleb Matzke

Hastings, MN Mechanical Engineering

Emily Delaney St. Paul, MN Nursing

Zachary William Meduna Bismarck, ND Chemical Engineering

Michelle Rose Deutz Marshall, MN Nursing

Saroj Mishra

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Kelsey Rae Duchsherer Velva, ND Nursing

Michael Omoro Richmond, TX Cyber Security

Heidi Marie Eggers Hutchinson, MN Nursing

Ali Rirach

Minneapolis, MN Cyber Security

Maren Patricia Ernst Tea, SD Nursing

Michael Rosati

Pinckney, MI Environmental Engr

Kelly Marie Gahlon

East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Abraham Sogoba Sherman, TX Cyber Security

Brooke Grooters Fargo, ND Nursing

Mitchell Erik Olstad Sueker Marshall, MN Biomedical Engineering

Cresencia Claire Hamre Fargo, ND Nursing

Reed Turner

Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering

Golden Valley, MN Nursing

Emily Alissa Balsdon

New Brunswick, NJ Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science

Cottage Grove, MN Nursing

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

Jessica Mamer

Michele Lynn Thorpe

Sarah Ellen Hansen

Cammie Ann Miller

Christina Marie Timm

Maranda Kay Miller

Sylvia Michelle Wages

Justin Felix Mozinski

Heather Marie Welch

Viola C Nwachukwu

Kristi Mae Winter

Jodi Marie Olson

Peter James Wyatt

Kyle James Osmundson

Merrilyn Yang

Cindy Lynn Otto

Garrett Vincent Zewers

Valley City, ND Nursing

Billie Hansmeier Mapleton, ND Nursing

Tamara L. Harvanko Burnsville, MN Nursing

Anna Elizabeth Helfrich Westminster, CO Nutrition

Erica Lynn Hertzog Winsted, MN Nursing

DeeAnn Marie Hogenson Duluth, MN Nursing

Amanda Sue Hughley Rice, MN Nursing

Sarah Joy Hummer Stillwater, MN Nursing

Michelle Renee Jarman Hutchinson, MN Nursing

Melissa Dale John West Fargo, ND Nursing

Lydia Nahbila Kebila Anoka, MN Nursing

Maria Michela Kilgore Minot, ND Nutrition

Mariela Sheila Kirk Fargo, ND Nursing

Madison Renee Kirsch Bismarck, ND Nursing

Jessica Koenig

Bloomington, MN Nursing

Renee Lynn Johnson Kotlarz Hutchinson, MN Nursing

Brandee Kuznia Stephen, MN Nursing

Chelsey Marie Lawrence East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Sierra Rose Link Fargo, ND Nursing

Warnakulasuriya Tania Lowe Fairfax, VA Nursing

Rachel Anne Mack Fargo, ND Nursing

Saru Maharjan

Sioux Falls, SD Nursing

Elizabeth Anne Malarkey Minot, ND Nursing

Taunton, MN Nursing

Ellendale, ND Nursing

Fargo, ND Nursing

Baxter, MN Nursing

Golden Valley, MN Nursing

Niceville, FL Nursing

West Fargo, ND Nursing

Spring Valley, MN Nursing

Fargo, ND Nursing

Alexandria, MN Nursing

Brookings, SD Nursing

Rugby, ND Nursing

Duluth, MN Nursing

Evansville, MN Nursing

West Lakeland, MN Nursing Lino Lakes, MN Nursing

Ashley Lynn Peterson Menomonie, WI Nursing

Master of Social Work

Emily Claire Quigley Minneapolis, MN Nursing

Hafsa Bashir Aden

East Grand Forks, MN Social Work

Bailey Nichole Ranum Harvey, ND Nursing

Caity Jasperson

Marice Kristianna Rodriguez Rapid City, SD Nursing

Fargo, ND Social Work

Diamond Moore

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Carly Safranski Viking, MN Nursing

Taylor Kaye Pearson Fargo, ND Social Work

Kaili Marissa Salo Hibbing, MN Nursing

Mandy Marie Schell Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Chad Leonard Schiltz Casselton, ND Nursing

Jena Jean Sullivan Fisher, MN Social Work

Kendra Ann Seitz La Crescent, MN Nursing

Stephanie Ann Senn Mandan, ND Nursing

Kimloan Sloss Wayzata, MN Nursing

Brittney D. Smith Fargo, ND Nursing

Desiree Ann Smith Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Christine Jeannine Soxman Merrifield, MN Nursing

Taressa Lynn Strand Detroit Lakes, MN Nursing

Sarah Terpstra Fargo, ND Nursing

Christina Jean Thompson West Fargo, ND Nursing

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Commencement Speaker Jim (James) Mochoruk, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, History

His major book-length publications include, the People’s Co-op: The Life and Times of a North End Institution (Halifax: 2000); “Formidable Heritage:” Manitoba’s North and the Cost of Development, 1870 to 1930 (Winnipeg: 2004); Re-Imagining UkrainianCanadians: History, Politics and Identity (Toronto: 2011); and Civilian Internment in Canada: Histories and Legacies (Winnipeg: 2020.), a collection of essays co-edited with Rhonda Hinther. Jim has another co-edited book forthcoming in 2022, entitled For a Better World: The Winnipeg General Strike and the Workers’ Revolt, a collection of essays co-edited with Jim Naylor and Rhonda Hinther of Brandon University.

Jim earned his BA (Hons) from the University of Winnipeg and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba. Since arriving at the University of North Dakota in 1993 he has developed a series of courses in Canadian, Canadian-US, British, and British Imperial History. Related to his work in northern and western Canada Jim has also developed a strong interest in First Nations history on both sides of the Canada-US border.

Recognized as UND’s Outstanding Graduate Teacher in 1998, as UND’s Outstanding Faculty Scholar in 2011 and named a “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor” in 2013, Jim has also been the recipient of three “Margaret McWilliams Awards” from the Manitoba Historical Society (2001, 2005 and 2020) for books he has written.

In his various publications he has explored the history of northern development in Canada and the social, ethnic, political, and labor history of western Canada.

Jim has long been an advocate of shared governance at UND and has served on a wide array of UND Senate Committees, Task Forces, senior administrative search committees, and has served as both the Chair of his Department and of the UND Senate. He is currently serving as the Co-Chair of UND’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor & University Marshal A UND faculty member, chosen from the ranks of the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors, carries the University flag and leads the commencement procession.

Julia Xiaojun Zhao, Professor, Chemistry

Also, for five years, Zhao served as a program coordinator for the “Tribal College Students Initial Research Experience in the North Dakota Universities” program at UND. The program draws Native American students from multiple states, including North Dakota, to conduct on-campus research during the summer months.

Since 2004, Julia Zhao’s work in UND’s Department of Chemistry has positioned her as a preeminent expert in nanoparticles and nanomaterials. Having published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, several invited book chapters, and a book on the topic, Zhao has presented her work at conferences and seminars across the globe.

“Her continual outreach to tribal high schools and colleges alone puts her in a very high category of service activity,” wrote another colleague. “She has served on the editorial board for numerous journals and as an external reviewer for many others. Her service to the department, college, and university has also been extensive. She has chaired multiple departmental committees in her tenure, and has been an active participant in the University Senate for many years.”

Since the outset of her career in the College of Arts & Sciences, Zhao’s scholarly work has been well-funded through grants from the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense, and most recently through the North Dakota Industrial Commission and North Dakota Department of Commerce. Her current active awards total more than $4.5 million.

Zhao’s leadership in the field of nanomaterials has led to her being the author or co-author of nine U.S. patents, eight of which have been fully awarded. Her research on fluorescent nanomaterials, quantum dots, and graphene-based materials has helped in developing new synthetic materials and identifying diverse applications for those materials in energy, environmental remediation, and biomedicine.

Zhao is regarded as one of the most active chemistry advisors for undergraduate research, having mentored 32 undergraduate students since 2006 and eight in the last two years. Throughout her UND career, she has supervised the research of 11 post-doctoral or visiting scholars. Under her mentorship, 10 students have graduated with a Ph.D. degree from UND Chemistry and four are currently pursuing a Ph.D. These students have been successful in garnering awards at UND and at regional and national conferences, having been recognized for research and service with more than 20 awards in the past 12 years.

One colleague nominating her for the distinction noted that Zhao’s consistent NSF funding as a sole principal investigator is exceptional since proposal success rates are close to 20 percent for the span of her research activity.

Colleagues also note Zhao’s impact on student success that comes through her teaching. Her work with the NSF, particularly for a Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education grant, encouraged collaboration between faculty in chemistry and physics as well as in chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering to improve nanoscience education in the state. This work has resulted in a variety of new courses at UND.

“While the importance of nanoparticles in understanding nature and in harnessing this increased understanding for the betterment of humanity is generally accepted, nanoscience and nanotechnology is rife with dilettantes,” the colleague wrote. “In contrast, Dr. Zhao’s accomplishments are both scientifically significant and leading to tangible results of broader importance.”

In addition to her outstanding research record, colleagues credit Zhao for her focus on service, specifically in promoting STEM and research careers among Native American communities in North Dakota. Since 2006, Zhao has created and delivered STEM projects for tribal high school and middle school students through ND EPSCoR’s “Nurturing American Tribal Undergraduate Research and Education” program. Each year, Zhao and her team travel to tribal colleges across the state to deliver these experiences.

“Dr. Zhao’s research experience in nanoscience and nanotechnology has clearly been invaluable to enhancing these courses’ classroom and laboratory experiences,” wrote one of her fellow professors. “Her well-regarded studies of nanomaterials – their safety, behavior, and biocompatibility – enhance her teaching of advanced university courses and also promise to inform a wider public debate on the health impacts of nanomaterials.”

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Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors The Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorships were established with an endowment gift from the late UND benefactor Chester Fritz, 1892-1983. Revenue from the endowment provides for cash stipends to one or more full-time UND faculty members, who thereafter may use the title “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor.” Nominations are solicited from members of the V.P.A.A. Academic Cabinet and the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors; these are evaluated by a committee chaired by the graduate dean and composed of three Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors and faculty representatives from each academic college not represented by a Fritz Professor. The recommendations are reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and forwarded to the President for final decision.

Robert Beck (deceased), Law Richard Beringer, History William V. Borden (deceased), English Edward C. Carlson, Anatomy and Cell Biology William E. Cornatzer (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard D. Crawford, Biology Kenneth J. Dawes, Social Work Sandra Donaldson, English Manuchair Ebadi (deceased), Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics, and Clinical Neuroscience Ronald C. Engle, Theatre Arts Albert J. Fivizzani, Biology Mary Lou S. Fuller, Elementary Education Elizabeth Hampsten, English David Hein, Pharmacology and Toxicology Thomasine Heitkamp, Nursing Carla Wulff Hess, Communication Sciences and Disorders Richard L. Hill (deceased), Educational Administration Gordon Iseminger, History Warren Jensen, Aviation Harvey Knull, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology David O. Lambeth, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard G. Landry, Educational Measurements and Statistics Diane K. Langemo, Nursing Practice and Development Donald K. Lemon (deceased), Educational Leadership Robert W. Lewis (deceased), English Frank Low (deceased), Anatomy Richard L. Ludtke, Sociology Roger Melvold, Microbiology and Immunology James E. Mitchell, Neuroscience Thomas Mohr, Physical Therapy Robert C. Nordlie (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Myrna R. Olson, Teaching and Learning Lewis K. Oring, Biology Leon F. Osborne (deceased), Atmospheric Sciences Surendra S. Parmar, Physiology Brian O. Paulsen, Art Russell Peterson (deceased), Education Michael Poellot, Atmospheric Sciences Lewis J. Radonovich, Chemistry Paul D. Ray (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology John L. Rowe (deceased), Business and Vocational Education Isaac Schlosser, Biology Mary Jane Schneider (deceased), Indian Studies Santhosh K. Seelan, Space Studies Donald E. Severson (deceased), Chemical Engineering Brij Singh, Basic Sciences Virgil Stenberg, Chemistry Jeffrey L. Stith, Atmospheric Sciences Kathleen A. Tiemann, Sociology D. Jerome Tweton (deceased), History Stephen K. Wikel, Microbiology and Immunology Stephen A. Wonderlich, Clinical Neuroscience Sharon C. Wilsnack, Neuroscience Charles A. Wood, Space Studies Kevin D. Young, Microbiology and Immunology

Chester Fritz attended UND from 1908 to 1910. He became an international trader in precious metals and lived most of his life in China and Europe. In establishing the endowment for the professorships — just one of his many gifts to UND — as an “investment in the future of my Alma Mater and of the people who make the future what it shall be.” He added, “I am especially indebted to the fine teachers who, in the end, have determined in large measure, how well I was able to learn and to use the knowledge that the University of North Dakota could provide.”

Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors currently serving on the faculty include: Holly Brown-Borg, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics Sharon Carson, English Colin Combs, Biomedical Sciences F. Richard Ferraro, Psychology Michael J. Gaffey, Space Studies Jonathan Geiger, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics William D. Gosnold Jr., Geology & Geological Engineering Birgit Hans, Indian Studies Joseph Hartman, Geology and Geological Engineering Mark R. Hoffmann, Chemistry Cindy L. Juntunen, Counseling Psychology Alena Kubátová, Chemistry Glenda Lindseth, Nursing Kent Lovelace, Aviation Michael Mann, Chemical Engineering James Mochoruk, History Daphne Pedersen, Sociology Thomas V. Petros, Psychology Michelle Sauer, English Wayne Seames, Chemical Engineering Mary Ann Sens, Pathology William F. Sheridan, Biology Vasyl Tkach, Biology Sean Valentine, Management Roxanne Vaughan, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jack Weinstein, Philosophy and Religion Michael Wittgraf, Music Julia Zhao, Chemistry Former faculty members who were honored with Fritz Professorships include: Michael A. Anderegg, English James Antes, Psychology Michael C. Beard, English

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University Student Marshals A tradition since the early years of the University of North Dakota, students serve as the honorary marshals and ushers for commencement exercises.

Marshals for Ceremony Loretta Aggrey Stacy Allard Sri Charakuru Kyra Jessen

Paul Joseph Emily Martin Sarah Wickstrom

Special Notices Social Media

Whether the individual is the first or last to receive a degree in the graduation ceremony, the conferring of that degree is a very special event for every graduate and family. To this end, it is requested that everyone remain seated until the conclusion of the commencement ceremony.

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

Webcast

Photography

UND provides a live stream video of its Commencement Ceremonies to allow family and friends to participate, even if they cannot attend in person.

The University has contracted the services of Lifetouch Special Events Photography for all commencement ceremonies. The service will provide each graduate access to a photo taken when accepting congratulations on stage and a a posed photo. Graduates will receive a message sent to their official UND e-mail address containing a link to the photo proofs. There is no obligation to purchase photographs. Go to events.lifetouch.com/UND for information about commencement photographs. Contact Lifetouch Special Events with any questions at specialevents@lifetouch.com, by calling 800.505.9496, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or on their Web site events.lifetouch.com/about/contactus.aspx.

The ceremonies will be streamed live on UND’s website (UND.edu) and UND Facebook page.

Free video downloads of the ceremonies will be available on Vimeo by August 10, 2022 at: vimeo.com/732523406

Plans After Graduation & Experiences Survey Each semester, a survey is sent to new graduates asking them to reflect on their time at UND and to share post-graduation plans.

Complete the survey to be included in a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card - winner drawn one month after graduation.

To participate, watch for an email from UND Career Services with the link.

Questions? Contact us: 701.777.2117 | UND.Pages@UND.edu

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Approved Academic Honor Cords and Stoles • Phi Beta Kappa — National Scholarship Honor Society for Liberal Arts and Sciences; pink and blue 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 and 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 and white cords

Students who are members of the following honor societies may 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 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

Non-Academic Recognition Cords UND Legacy Cords

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.

• Graduates who are members of ethnic or culturally based organizations may wear woven clothes representing cultural patterns or designs such as a kente cloth.

• Lei: A lei is presented as a person is leaving or arriving and symbolizing affection, good luck, or appreciation. Leis are commonly made from flowers, vines, or leaves.

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.

Veteran and Military Cords 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 First Generation Cords are blue and green cords for those students who are the first in their immediate family to graduate with a four-year degree.

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.

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Undergraduate Degrees College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Maridee D. Shogren, Dean Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hanah Brandt Beulah, ND Nursing

Carly Christine Enger Langdon, ND Nursing

Hannah Louise Erickson Fargo, ND Nursing

Julia Marie Havluck

International Falls, MN Nursing

Virginia F. Horn Pine Ridge, SD Nursing

Stacy Jean Johnston Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Rachel Catherine Loehr Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Katie Logan

Bismarck, ND Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Magdalena Nohemi Ogaz San Antonio, TX Nursing

Stacia Marie Poitra

Nshimirimana Aline

St. John, ND Nursing

West Fargo, ND Social Work

Katherine Posterick

Haley Jo Beeter

Ramsey, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Te’A Marie Roberts

Alysia Campani

Bluffton, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

John G. Sampel

Rachel Chepulis

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Devils Lake, ND Social Work

Shana J. Schwehr

Naomi Ruth Swanson Meldrum *** Minnetonka, MN Social Work

Kelsi Nichole Rautmann Williston, ND Social Work

Gretchen M. Schrock * Harwood, ND Social Work

Haley May Starck Bismarck, ND Social Work

Megan Louise Wassen Puyallup, WA Social Work

Cedar R. Dancing Bull

Northwood, ND Nursing

New Town, ND Social Work

Sierra Shantel Senger

Eric Roy Decoteau

Fargo, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Jessica L. Sodeman

Paul C. Duckstad **

Mankato, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Michelle Marie Washington

Kelsey L. Dukart **

Grand Forks AFB, ND Nursing

Dickinson, ND Social Work

Courtney Marshall

Rachel Ann Hicks

Towner, ND Nursing

Fargo, ND Social Work

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Robert Kraus, Dean Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Abdulelah Almutairi ** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Raed Nasser Alqahtani *** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Andrew Derrick Austen * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Alexander E. Bruschetto

Suquamish, WA Aviation Safety & Operations

Taylor C. Burchill

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Lauren M. Bushman Rapid City, SD Aviation Studies

Tristan Carlson **

Elk River, MN Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Jackson S. Cloud

Northfield, MN Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Gregor Harrison Cork **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Garrett Corwin **

Grand Forks, MN Commercial Aviation

Jacquelyn Marie Emery **

William Manning Gould

Ethen Wolf Faulkner

Keithen Boyce Griffin **

Davis J. Feehery

Charlton Henderson *

Michael Trevor Fonteyne

Tatum Hertz *

Duke K. Frommer *

Andrew Scott Higginbotham ***

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Frankfort, IL Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Kevin Donovan Deccio Portland, OR Commercial Aviation

Aurora, CO Commercial Aviation

Garrett Demers

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Austin Drake Fung * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Alexander Dittrich ** Champlin, MN Commercial Aviation

Joshua Ryan Gantt

Colleyville, TX Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Littleton, CO Commercial Aviation Minot, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Yang Ho

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management

James D. Downing

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Nicholas Ryan Gelinas Bedford, NH Commercial Aviation

Devin Luke-Nghiep Durant Rancho Cordova, CA Commercial Aviation

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Denotes cum laude Denotes magna cum laude Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 14

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, continued

Luana Liang **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Flight Education

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Ava R. Lusty **

Austin William Maurstad **

Grand Forks, ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Elizabeth Ihrke **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Thomas Antonio Menziuso **

Eann Johnson *

Northfield, MN Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

John Andrew Kerkaert *

Lancaster, PA Air Traffic Management

John Metzger **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Monika Fukuda Nissle **

Ringgold, GA Commercial Aviation

Harrison O’Connell

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Connor V. Trifiletti

Kyle A. Robinson

Christian Valentine **

Brayden Phillip Rothwell

Joao Valenzuela

Jared Louis Nura Runstein ***

Joel Willott

Evan Isaac Shook *

Eliza Yo **

Ethan Smith

William Graham Young *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Cooper Leininger *

Antonio A. Ricci

Ardoch, ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Kailua, HI Air Traffic Management

Trey James Lehotsky **

Elias Michael Treger *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Warroad, MN Commercial Aviation

Seung Yoon Lee **

Trevor Anthony Pica

New Auburn, WI Commercial Aviation

Sarah Michelle Moen

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Alex Jean Tangren ***

Woodbury, MN Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Minjoon Kim **

Benjamin Perry *

Apple Valley, MN Aviation Studies

Brenden Patrick Virgil Millett ***

Marshall, MN Commercial Aviation

Logan Stokke ***

Andover, MN Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Lidgerwood, ND Commercial Aviation

Brent Dana Parshall ** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Michael Brooks Mann

Ryan Honl *

Charles Jonathan Stephens ***

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Andrew J. Hollingsworth **

Ethan N. Olson

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Hastings, MN Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Woodbury, MN Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Brandon Marcus Springer Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Marissa M. Carlyle

Mandy Jean Cook

Bismarck, ND Medical Laboratory Science

Sandra Kasey Thai

Rochester, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Scottsdale, AZ Medical Laboratory Science

College of Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean Bachelor of Science Tenzin Y. Dhondup Grand Forks, ND Earth Science

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Paul Charles Ibsen ***

Michelle Marie Nieves Figueroa

Dieuleveut Kanu

Zil Patel

Ariadne De Oliveira Loss

Kellie Christine Toomer

Davis, CA Chemical Engineering Savage, MN Chemical Engineering

Yousif B. Albarghash Katy, TX Chemical Engineering

Athol, MA Chemical Engineering

Blair Dupre Jr.

Azle, TX Chemical Engineering

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Friendswood, TX Chemical Engineering Tampa, FL Chemical Engineering Idaho Falls, ID Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering & Mines Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Ridwan Salim Abdi Coon Rapids, MN Civil Engineering

Catherine Lydia Cruz * Roseville, CA Civil Engineering

Wayne Vivian Elliott IV Jefferson City, MO Civil Engineering

Moshe Hoffman

Lakewood, NJ Civil Engineering

Alexandra Lee Larson Moorhead, MN Civil Engineering

Daniel Louis Moravetz Granite Falls, MN Civil Engineering

Logan H. Pritchard Big Falls, MN Civil Engineering

Victoria A. Speakmon Garden Ridge, TX Civil Engineering

Stephen Luis Villaverde ** Cape Coral, FL Civil Engineering

Zachary Howard Womeldorf Minnetonka, MN Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Andrew Nyaisoti Misiani

John Edward Anttila

Grand Forks, ND Electrical Engineering

Joliet, MT Mechanical Engineering

Joshua D. Ramos *

Jared John William Benjamin

Bloomington, MN Electrical Engineering

Lindstrom, MN Mechanical Engineering

Carlos F. Bockman

Chula Vista, CA Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

Deane L. Casey

Rainier, WA Mechanical Engineering

Raymond Luz Daly

St. Paul, MN Mechanical Engineering

Coby David Kison

Jason C. Murphy

Graceville, MN Mechanical Engineering

Carl Quandt

Annandale, MN Mechanical Engineering

Luke T. Sandy

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Corey J. Sather

West Fargo, ND Mechanical Engineering

Mohamed Souryaoga

Rock Springs, WY Mechanical Engineering

Matthew A. Thorn

Russell Springs, KY Mechanical Engineering

Daniel Alexis Vallejos Guerra Adrian, MI Mechanical Engineering

Adam Daniel Dimmitt

Eau Claire, WI Geological Engineering

Juneau, AK Mechanical Engineering

Brendan Dean Eaglen

Waxahachie, TX Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Jeffrey Foster

Noah Bradley Galloway

Konrad Garrett

Paige Phyllis Tibke *

Cullen D. Hoone

Elk River, MN Mechanical Engineering Pekin, IL Mechanical Engineering

Bismarck, ND Geology

Bridgeport, WV Mechanical Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Geology

Brian A. Littlejohn

Memphis, TN Mechanical Engineering

Christopher L. Morris

Gillette, WY Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Kanobayita Doris

Lubbock, TX Petroleum Engineering

Bamboo Wasapol Hewitt Destin, FL Petroleum Engineering

Gary Wendell Jefcoats II Columbia, MS Petroleum Engineering

Chrysten Ngouya

Wilmington, DE Petroleum Engineering

College of Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Bachelor of Science in Education Ryan Burgoyne

Ham Lake, MN Composite Social Studies Education

Cassie Jo Faul **

Grand Forks, ND Secondary Education

Patia L. Hayes

Mountain Iron, MN Early Childhood Education

Miranda Mae Rogne *

Grand Forks, ND Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Cassidy Hope Huesers Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology

Jenna Ann Lee

Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology

Jacob Everett Bernard-Docker ***

Jordan Tomkinson ***

Canmore, AB Kinesiology

East Grand Forks, MN Kinesiology

Jagger Datan *

Simi Valley, CA Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services Grace Kleinvachter

East Grand Forks, MN Rehabilitation & Human Services

Kailey Ann Squier *

Casper, WY Rehabilitation & Human Services

Elizabeth Feld *

Moreno Valley, CA Kinesiology

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Denotes cum laude Denotes magna cum laude Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 14

Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean Bachelor of Accountancy Landon J. Haagenson Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Beaux Simmons * Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Jishnu Basu

Paul Thomas March *

Ty J. Russ

Grant Dahlquist *

Kelley P. McChesney *

Adam J. Sorenson *

Brady Allan Henry Ferner

Lillianne Rene McPherson

Tatiana Kahealani Tabucol

Wyatt D. Fretheim

Aidan D. Mosher

Echo Thorsen

Jack Thomas Giddings

Brady N. Nelson

Paige Elizabeth Tilstra

Kalea MaLynn Kelm

Mackenzie Nylin

Kenneth J. Winbauer *

Fabrian Pradanaputra

Owen Paul Young

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Eagan, MN Aviation Management

Grand Forks, ND Finance

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Dakota Dunes, SD Management

Tualatin, OR Entrepreneurship

Harwood, ND Management

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Claire Mara Cory Grand Forks, ND Political Science

Taneytown, MD Aviation Management

Anoka, MN Management

Dassel, MN Management

Bemidji, MN Marketing Management

Chaska, MN Marketing

Cooper S. Kovall

Bachelor of Business Administration

Jakarta Utara, DKI Airport Management

Longville, MN Management

Chaska, MN Marketing

Moorhead, MN Management

Michael P. Loken

Amer Alsaiari **

Andrew R. Lyon

Evan James Alsleben

Liban Ahmed Maalin

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management Hutchinson, MN Marketing

Fisher, MN Entrepreneurship

Stillwater, MN Airport Management Carver, MN Marketing Hills, MN Marketing

Bismarck, ND Finance

Monticello, MN Marketing

Madeline N. Reding

Brady D. Leach

Jacob James Almen Grand Forks, ND Management

Superior, WI Management

Rylei Morgan Ripplinger

Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs

Javier R. Rodriguez-Chang **

Claire Mara Cory

Sawyer Jay Rosendahl

Anna E. Roaldson ***

Grand Forks, ND Human Resource Management

Garfield, MN Information Systems

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Grand Forks, ND Business Economics

Grand Forks, ND Management

Waite Park, MN Airport Management

Grand Forks, ND Public Affairs Bismarck, ND Public Affairs

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

Cassie Jo Faul **

Quinn P. Robinson-Duff

Tifany Ann Stenvold

Kaan Avci

Patrick William Frise Ray, ND Social Science

Dylan S. Sabalewski

Tanner R. Tandeski *

Rochester, MN Communication

Zaria Beckford

Drew C. Hart

Gretchen M. Schrock *

Aloysius William Troy

Maggie Ryanne Bosworth

Kennedy Kappenman **

Grand Forks AFB, ND Psychology Grand Forks, ND Communication

Kathryn Ann Camburn Grand Forks, ND Social Science

Courtney Lyn Carlson

Norwood Young America, MN Communication Sciences & Disorders

Teagen Marie Carlstrom Crookston, MN Psychology

Brenna Eslinger ** Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Grand Forks, ND French

Grand Forks, ND Communication Claremont, NH German

San Antonio, TX Psychology

Harwood, ND International Studies French Honors Program

Sioux Falls, SD Music

Christopher Sherrill Winston Salem, NC Communication

Carter Krier

Moorhead, MN Communication

Mitchel James Singewald Ramsey, MN Sociology

Sarah Elizabeth Marquardt Hamtramck, MI Social Science

Jalen Dawson Sprecher Litchfield, MN Psychology

Liz Preszler *** Mandan, ND Spanish

Olivia Stecker

Spokane, WA Communication

Courtney Faith Reister ** Medina, ND Psychology

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Burlington, ND Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Communication Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Holly R. Tweed Mandan, ND Psychology

Tadesse Lemma Urga Grand Forks, ND Communication

Sarah Lynn Walter * Bismarck, ND Psychology

Shanda Weiand Minot, ND Psychology

Claire Belle Weltz *** St. Paul, MN Communication

College of Arts & Science Bachelor of General Studies Geri Leigh Adair

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Bobby P. Berwick Minneiska, MN General Studies

Emma Ruth Botker *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Elle Grace Bryant ** Red Wing, MN General Studies

Brendan Budy

Langley, BC General Studies

Morghan Jo Bugge

Thief River Falls, MN General Studies

Ashley Brooke Conneran *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies

David Paul Corbine Fargo, ND General Studies

Ashley DeeAnn Engen Northwood, ND General Studies

Brooke Marie Flicek *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Riley Alan Grube *** Benson, MN General Studies

Kailen Grace Halvorson *** East Grand Forks, MN General Studies

Nicholas Gerald Hatfield Minot, ND General Studies

Ward M. Hively Lakeland, FL General Studies

Isaiah Joel Hylden Park River, ND General Studies

Clyde Jensen **

Dustin Darrel Seher

Liz Preszler ***

Casandra Juliar

Tyler Dale Smith

Anna E. Roaldson ***

Brendan Edward Kalous **

Julie J. Solheim **

Alexis Roxanne Rodriguez

Anna Lee Kiffmeyer ***

Josie Sylte *

Elisabeth Storkson

Abi Kuznia ***

Zulma G. Troy

Megan Mary Lacrosse ***

Molly Van Drehle **

Jon Carl Larson

Kacee White ***

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Jamestown, ND General Studies

Mankato, MN General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Ipswich, SD General Studies

West Fargo, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Red Lake Falls, MN General Studies

Avon, MN General Studies

Roseau, MN General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Katie Leary ***

Bismarck, ND General Studies

Bachelor of Science

Victoria Korbely Maiz ** Eagan, MN General Studies

Grand Forks, ND General Studies Sartell, MN General Studies

Bloomington, MN General Studies Williston, ND General Studies

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Nshimirimana Aline

West Fargo, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Meredith Rainie Cummings Valley City, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Brenna Cayden Hildreth

Meredith Rainie Cummings

Courtney Faith Reister **

Paige Kieffer

Lauryn Elise Schilling

Hastings, MN Health Studies

Connor D. Remus

East Grand Forks, MN Psychology

Tyler Paul Brekken

Valley City, ND Forensic Science

Jason Thomas Notermann

Grafton, ND Biology

Christopher C. Devine *

Erskine, MN Mathematics

Christi Melendez

Bismarck, ND Health Studies

Kaylie Lynn Albertson ** Fargo, ND Health Studies

Riley Jason Mattheis *

Mandan, ND Biology / Professional Health

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies Moorhead, MN Criminal Justice Studies Medina, ND Criminal Justice Studies Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Alexandra Jo Kuta

Cottage Grove, MN Biology

Cade Daniel Salentine Crookston, MN General Studies

Loretta Vetavy Men Eden Prairie, MN Health Studies

Dylan Stuart Sandness Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Rebeka Norene Padilla Grand Forks, ND Health Studies

Ashley Jean Schuster Cathay, ND General Studies

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

Lt. Col. Jason Mathre, Professor of Military Science

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Air Force

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army

Isaiah Nault

Active Duty, Weather Officer

Cassidy Hope Huesers

Army National Guard / Engineering

Joao Valenzuela

Army National Guard / Ordnance Corps

Tristan Carlson

* ** ***

Army National Guard / Aviation

Christopher C. Devine

Active Duty Army / Infantry

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UND History With help from more than 150,000 proud alumni, UND’s traditions have endured for more than a century. Our history is colorful and diverse. From educators to political leaders and astronauts, our alumni credit UND for their successes. Here are some facts: • UND was founded in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly — six years before North Dakota became a state.

• The cornerstone for Old Main — UND’s first building and where the Eternal Flame in the Old Main Memorial Plaza now stands — was laid in the fall of 1883.

• As part of its evolution into a full-fledged, multi-purpose University, UND added research and the instruction of graduate students (the first master’s degree was awarded in 1895) before the end of the 19th century.

• Four faculty members met the 11 students who entered the University on opening day, September 8, 1884.

Science Lab

• Three U.S. Presidents have visited campus: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan.

• The first class of eight students graduated on June 13, 1889.

• Unlike most state institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi, UND did not begin as an agricultural school or as a teachers college. It was organized initially as a College of Arts & Sciences, with a Normal School for the education of teachers.

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Presidents of the University

William M. Blackburn 1884 — 1885

Henry Montgomery 1885 — 1887 (Acting)

Homer B. Sprague 1887 — 1891

Webster Merrifield 1891 — 1909

Frank L. McVey 1909 — 1917

Earle J. Babcock 1917 — 1918 (Interim)

Thomas F. Kane 1918 — 1933

John C. West 1933 — 1954

George W. Starcher 1954 — 1971

Thomas J. Clifford 1971 — 1992

Kendall L. Baker 1992 — 1999

Charles E. Kupchella 1999 — 2008

Robert O. Kelley 2008 — 2016

Edward T. Schafer 2016 (Interim)

Mark R. Kennedy 2016 — 2019

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Joshua Wynne 2019 — 2020 (Interim)

Andrew Armacost 2020 — present

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.

Congratulations and Best Wishes The University of North Dakota is proud to recognize the accomplishments of its graduates and to extend best wishes to them, their families and loved ones.

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