2018 University of North Dakota General Commencement program

UNIVERSITY of

NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT

May 12, 2018 Grand Forks, North Dakota

Officers of the University Mark R. Kennedy President

Thomas M. DiLorenzo

Cara Halgren

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Vice President for Student Affairs & Diversity

Alice C. Brekke

Vice President for Research & Economic Development and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Grant McGimpsey

Vice President for Finance & Operations

Joshua Wynne

Peter Johnson

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

Interim Vice President for University & Public Affairs

Scott Correll Registrar

State Board of Higher Education Don Morton Fargo – Chair

Nick Hacker

Greg Stemen

Bismarck

Oakes

Kevin Melicher

Jacob Dailey

Fargo

Student Member North Dakota State University

Kathleen Neset Tioga

Birgit Pruess

Mike Ness

Faculty Advisor North Dakota State University

Hazen

Casey Ryan Grand Forks

Andy Wakeford Staff Advisor Lake Region State College

The Order of Exercises 130th General Commencement

Alerus Center President Mark R. Kennedy, Presiding Graduate Degrees Ceremony

Master of Education 5 Master of Engineering 6 Master of Fine Arts 6 Master of Music 6 Master of Occupational Therapy 6 Master of Physician Assistant Studies 7 Master of Public Administration 7 Master of Public Health 7 Master of Science in Applied Economics in Applied Science 8 Master of Science 8 Master of Social Work 11

Pre-ceremony Music: Brent Hermans, Pianist

Undergraduate Degrees Ceremony Pre-ceremony Concert: University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble Dr. James Popejoy, conductor “Slava!” — Leonard Bernstein/Grundman “American Fanfare” — John Wasson “Lonestar Celebration” — James Curnow “March, Op. 99” — Sergei Prokofiev/Yoder “West Side Story” — Leonard Bernstein/Duthoit

Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees Saturday, May 12 — 1:30 p.m.

Processional

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences School of Medicine and Health Sciences College of Engineering and Mines College of Education and Human Development College of Business and Public Administration College of Arts and Sciences

“Pomp and Circumstance” — Edward Elgar Please stand during the Processional.

“America the Beautiful” — Samuel Ward Haley Olson, Soloist

Greetings from the State Board of Higher Education

DeAnna Carlson Zink UND Alumni Association and Foundation

Remarks by President Mark R. Kennedy

“Alma Mater” — Franz Joseph Haydn The Assemblage Led by the song leader, Haley Olson 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 ever-burning Torch is passed from hand to hand.

Graduate Degrees Ceremony Presentation of the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor President Mark R. Kennedy Order of degrees begins on Page 2 and 16.

Undergraduate Degrees Ceremony Conferring of Honorary Degrees President Mark R. Kennedy Si and Betty Robin, Doctor of Letters Degrees Escorted and presented by Dean Paul Lindseth

Recessional

Ceremony for Graduate Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Arts Doctor of Physical Therapy Master of Arts Master of Business Administration

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Alumni Greetings

Casey Ryan, SBHE Member

Saturday, May 12 — 9:00 a.m.

Page 16

Morning Ceremony: Page 2

Brent Hermans, Pianist

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Afternoon Ceremony: University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble Dr. James Popejoy, Conductor “March Recessional” (Nino Marcelli)

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.

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Ceremony for Graduate Degrees Saturday, May 12, — 9:00 A.M.

School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Grant McGimpsey, Dean Doctor of Philosophy

Debra Kaye Jenkins, Rugby

Major: Teaching & Learning Dissertation: Parting a Read Sea of Images: An Exploration of Field DependentIndependent Responses to Minimalist Pictographic and Infographic Data Displays

Collette Marie Adamsen, Belcourt

Major: Education Foundation & Research Dissertation: The Effects of Cultural Participation on Health Outcomes

among American Indian/Alaska Native Elders Advisor: Steven D. Lemire

Advisor: Richard Van Eck

Klara Kukowski, Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic

Major: Chemistry Dissertation: Role of Triazoles in Wood Protection: Developing Analytical Approaches and Examining Sorption, Distribution, and Environmental Fate of Fungicides

Heidi Marie Ahl-Quanbeck, Bismarck

Major: Teaching & Learning Dissertation: Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Concealed Carry Initiatives and their Effect on Campus Safety: A Multi-state Examination

Advisor: Alena Kubátová

Advisor: Carolyn Ozaki

Rasika Nishantha Mohottige, Grand Forks

Major: Physics & Astrophysics Dissertation: Study of Physical and Chemical Properties of Iridium Modified Nanostructures Formed on Silicon (110) Surface

Afua Mmra Blay, Kumasi, Ghana

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Dissertation: Intonation Production and Perception in Children with Developmental Language Impairment

Advisor: Nuri Oncel

Benjamin Champlin Wright Morris, North East, Pennsylvania

Advisor: Samuel Seddoh

Major: English Dissertation: Depending on the Weather and Other Stories

Sarah L. Crary, West Fargo

Advisor: Christopher Nelson

Major: Educational Leadership Dissertation: Examining Teacher Perceptions on Change in Secondary School Libraries to Promote Information Literacy

Alexander Lorando Pokornowski, Grand Forks Major: Higher Education Dissertation: The Relationship between Perceived Competence Levels of Student

Affairs Professionals and their Job Satisfaction Advisor: Steven D. Lemire

Advisor: Sherryl Houdek

Fatima, Bangladesh

Major: Physics & Astrophysics Dissertation: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/Spectroscopy Measurements and Density Functional Theory Calculations on Iridium-modified Silicon Surfaces and Self-assembled Monolaver of Organic Molecules on Graphite

Ziwei Qi, Tianjin, China

Advisor: Nuri Oncel

Major: Criminal Justice Dissertation: Examining Rural to Urban Migration, Crime and the Characteristics of Rural Migrant Offenders-An Exploratory Study on the Relationship between Rural Migration and Criminal Offense Advisor: Martin Gottschalk

Christopher Joseph Felege, Lake City, Pennsylvania

Reem Ghassan Shadid, Grand Forks

Major: Teaching & Learning Dissertation: The Long Term Significance of Working as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Wireless Power Transfer for Biomedical Applications Advisor: Sima Noghanian

Advisor: Myrna R. Olson

Travis D. Toth, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania

Md Ali Haider, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Major: Atmospheric Sciences Dissertation: An Investigation of Particulate Matter Air Pollution Using

CALIOP Observations Advisor: Jianglong Zhang

Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Electroencephalogram Signal Processing for Hybrid Brain Computer Interface Systems

Advisor: Reza Fazel-Rezai

Oybek Turayev, Fargo Major: Teaching & Learning Dissertation: Educational Technology Integration among Community

College Instructors Advisor: Myrna R.Olson

Sonja Natalie Hathaway, Grand Forks

Major: History Dissertation: Conduct Unbecoming a Christian Missionary: Aaron McGaffey Beede’s Work on North Dakota’s Standing Rock Reservation,

1901-1916 Advisor: Gordon L. Iseminger

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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Alison M. Cygan, Bozeman, Montana

Doctor of Philosophy, continued

Ajay Kumar Verma, Roorkee, India

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Katelyn Marie Darnell, Champlin, Minnesota

Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Assessment of Blood Pressure Regulatory Controls to Detect

Hypovolemia and Orthostatic Intolerance Advisor: Kouhyar Tavakolian

Doctor of Arts

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Mikaela Joy Dick, Devils Lake

Ryan Thomas Menath, Incline Village, Nevada

Lucas Clair Dolan, Milroy, Minnesota

Major: History Dissertation: The Influence of Mentoring Relationship Quality and Satisfaction on Novice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Mark Romanick

Advisor: Ty Reese

Mikelle Jordyn Fetsch, Grand Forks Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Bryon Alexander Flett, Bellingham, Washington Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Matthew J. Aymond, Grand Forks Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Corrie Lea Fredericks, Billings, Montana Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Mary Ann Bachman, Sartell, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Joseph Griffin, Linthicum, Maryland Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Renee Mabey

Mary Joyce Barthel, Watertown, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Schawnn Decker

Kelsie Marie Gunnufson, Waconia, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Michelle Labrecque

Alicia M. Beckel, Baudette, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Tatum Elizabeth Hall, Lake Park, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

Amanda Nicole Belyaks, Port Charlotte, Florida Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Sadie Lee Hefta, Devils Lakes Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

Braden L. Benson, Gillette, Wyoming Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Renee Mabey

Katerina Marie Hoime, Edmore Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Tyler LeCompte Bentrup, Fenton, Missouri Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Nicholas James Holkup, Wahpeton Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Megan N. Berndt, Bainville, Montana Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Peggy Mohr

Hunter N. Huberty, Scandia, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Carly Jo Bertsch, Fargo Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Mark Romanick

Tyler Daniel Kemnitz, Grand Forks Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Hailey R. Brinkman, Grey Eagle, Minnesota

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Rachel M. Klein, St. Cloud, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Joseph Michael Burckhard, Devils Lake Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Michelle Amanda Sanders, Brooten, Minnesota

Doctor of Physical Therapy, continued

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Jacob Michael Klingbeil, Langdon

Amanda Marie Slaikeu, Eagan, Minnesota

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Jessica Lynch, Cologne, Minnesota

Joshua K. Sorvig, Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Jamie Marie Maciejewski, Avon, Minnesota

Carmen Ruth Stanhope, Cavalier

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Renee Mabey

Mackenzie R. Mears, Big Stone City, South Dakota

Alexandria Ann Sweeney, Fargo

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: David Relling

Michael D. Miller, Dickinson

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Thomas Mohr

Jarad M. Syrstad, Thompson

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: David Relling

Kayli M. Muckenhirn, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Scott William Syverson, Wadena, Minnesota

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Cynthia Flom-Meland

Ashley Elizabeth Naas, Ashland, Wisconsin

Colin Teichert, Alexandria, Minnesota

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: David Relling

Molly Arlene Nienhuis, Lawton

Esley Guy Thorton, Bismarck

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Michael C. Picken, Lakeville, Minnesota

Michael Timothy Utt, Casselton

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Peggy Mohr

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Susan Jeno

Robert J. Plemel, Lake Park, Minnesota

Laura Elizabeth Whiteley, Watford City

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Kristin Johnson

Jenna Kae Sagedahl, Bemidji, Minnesota

Anna Margaret Yanchek, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Gary D. Schindler

Nicole Renee Salfer, Andover, Minnesota Major: Physical Therapy Advisor: Meridee Danks

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

Master of Arts

Grant Thomas Bakke, Bismarck

Jessica M. Andersen, Park Rapids, Minnesota

Major: Business Administration

Major: Counseling

Raymond Arthur Church, West Palm Beach, Florida

Kyle Anthony Bernhardt, Greeley, Colorado

Major: Business Administration Evan Christian Freas, Pittsgrove, New Jersey Major: Business Administration James Alan Kary, Bismarck Major: Business Administration Mohammad Khalaf Oqla Kharashgeh, Folsom, California Major: Business Administration Amanda Rae Peine, Vermillion, Minnesota Major: Business Administration Francis Eamonn Powers, High Ridge, Missouri Major: Business Administration Sukanta Sarbabidya, Raozan, Bangladesh Major: Business Administration Shawn William Smith, Ham Lake, Minnesota Major: Business Administration Bagabo Charles Tumushabe, Kabale, Uganda Major: Business Administration Zoe Marie Wergeland, Bismarck Major: Business Administration Kara A. Wilwand, Pembina Major: Business Administration Albert Xavier, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Major: Business Administration Joseph A. Zikmund, Grand Forks Major: Business Administration

Major: Psychology

Michelle Ann Bruzan, Sugar Hill, Georgia Major: Counseling

Kelly Cuccolo, Howell, New Jersey Major: Psychology

Samantha Jo Feroni, Eveleth, Minnesota Major: Sociology

Ashley J. Friesen, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Counseling

Allyssa Ann Hornbaker, Jamestown Major: Counseling

Elizabeth Fuger Husband, Jackson, Wyoming Major: Counseling

Jordan Anthony Jaeger, Plummer, Minnesota Major: Sociology

Emily Rose Kern, Marshall, Minnesota Major: Counseling

Marisa Mango, Annville, Pennsylvania Major: Counseling

Natalie Marie Martinson, Grand Forks Major: Sociology

Brooke Elizabeth Olson, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Counseling

Marissa Elizabeth Salo, Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Counseling

Belinda Ann Schermerhorn, Bagley, Minnesota Major: Counseling

Master of Education

Carolyn Hannah Shabb, Grand Forks Major: Counseling

Emily Anne Beaton, Spencer, Iowa

Billie Jo Soholt, Mayville

Major: English Language Learner

Major: Counseling Kiya Lynn Walsh, Waite Park, Minnesota Major: Counseling Bria E. Willert, Fargo Major: Sociology

Daniel Philip Jacobson, Anoka, Minnesota Major: Special Education

Alexis Rose Joseph, Bismarck

Major: Elementary Education

Victoria Lynn Mehs, Hatton

Major: English Language Learner

Nancy Sue Olson, Barstow, California

Major: Industrial Design & Technology

Sarah Jean Ricks, Dickinson

Major: Educational Leadership

Alex Michael Schmaltz, Velva

Major: Educational Leadership

Ashley Marie Schomer, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Major: English Language Learner

Agostino Sebastiano Siragusa, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Major: Industrial Design & Technology

Cydnee L. Strand, Northwood

Major: Educational Leadership

Lauren Paige Strickland, Farmersville, Texas

Major: Instructional Design & Technology

Lisa Marie Trnka, Sartell, Minnesota

Major: English Language Learner

Thomas Stanley Warman, Minot

Major: Educational Leadership

Anthony C. Willer, Dickinson

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Major: Industrial Design & Technology

School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Kelsey Renae Hemberger, Halstad, Minnesota

Master of Engineering

Major: Occupational Therapy

Caitlin Dawn Herdrick, Almira, Washington

Benjamin T. Langaas, Greenbush, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Megan Lynn Hilgers, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Major: Occupational Therapy

Alison Jean Host, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Natalie Mae Jennings, Casper, Wyoming

Master of Fine Arts

Major: Occupational Therapy

Jaime Johnson, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Tracy Leigh Melendez, West Fargo

Major: Occupational Therapy

Michaela Marie Johnson, Grand Forks

Major: Art & Design

Beverly Poppe, Scribner, Nebraska

Major: Occupational Therapy

Karyssa Jeanne Kimery, Gillette, Wyoming

Major: Art & Design

Major: Occupational Therapy

Samantha Marie Kraus, Casper, Wyoming

Major: Occupational Therapy

Megan L. Lauck, Shoreview, Minnesota

Master of Music

Major: Occupational Therapy

John Brian LeClerc, Grand Forks

Filipe dos Santos Alexandrino, Grand Forks

Major: Occupational Therapy

Michael B. Lehnerz, Broomfield, Colorado

Major: Music

Major: Occupational Therapy

Jessica Ann Magee, Valley City,

Major: Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

Mallory Alice Manecke, Fosston, Minnesota

Benjamin Aaron Becher, Horace

Kaitlin Renae Mankie, Grand Forks

Major: Occupational Therapy Emilea Grace Berhow, Fertile, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Maddie Victoria Bjornstad, Walhalla Major: Occupational Therapy Zachary R. Bohn, Grand Forks Major: Occupational Therapy Rachel A. Bonneville, Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ann Bosch, Beulah Major: Occupational Therapy Samantha Jo Coyle, Bagley, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Courtney P. Crabill, Fargo Major: Occupational Therapy Caitlin Rachel Duggan, Edina, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Annika Kae Eckholm, Wing Major: Occupational Therapy Madison Gerszewski, East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Tyler J. Giegerich, Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy Ashlyn Jane Grindberg, Fargo Major: Occupational Therapy Katie Alyssa Hanson, Argusville Major: Occupational Therapy Sarah Elizabeth Hanson, Grand Forks Major: Occupational Therapy Alycia Christine Heisler, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Occupational Therapy

Major: Occupational Therapy Major: Occupational Therapy

Jenna Lynn Meissner, Brandon, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Erika T. Moderow, Fargo

Major: Occupational Therapy

Haley B. Nielsen, Lakeville, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Bailey Ann Odegaard, West Fargo

Major: Occupational Therapy

Ashley R. Prososki, Pine River, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Juan I. Rosales, Jr., Grand Forks

Major: Occupational Therapy

Brianna Rae Safranski, Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Jillian Marie Schaeffer, Merna, Nebraska

Major: Occupational Therapy

Jamie Chanel St. Germain, Fargo

Major: Occupational Therapy

Breanna Rose Taralson, Fargo

Major: Occupational Therapy

Jerrica Bridgette Thiel, Glenwood, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Hailey A. Tollefson, Beulah

Major: Occupational Therapy

Nicholas Scott Wahlstrand, Grand Forks

Major: Occupational Therapy

Brittany Ann Winter, Belgrade, Minnesota

Major: Occupational Therapy

Joanna Mariah Yutrzenka, Argyle, Minnesota

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Major: Occupational Therapy

School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Public Administration

Leslie A. Anderson, Duluth, Minnesota

Anthony Raymond Backora, Alexandria, Minnesota

Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kendra Chianne Apland, Spearfish, South Dakota Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kayla Marie Ashton, Robbinsdale, Minnesota Major: Physician Assistant Studies Cody Molstre Baxter, Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Physician Assistant Studies Brittney Lynn Benson, Dawson Major: Physician Assistant Studies Ashley Marie Bjornerud, Grantsburg, Wisconsin Major: Physician Assistant Studies Christina Nicole Brooks, Grand Forks Major: Physician Assistant Studies Jordan Michael Buchholz, Beach Major: Physician Assistant Studies Jean Marie Clara Dahl, Grand Forks Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kelsey Violet Daley, Hettinger Major: Physician Assistant Studies Larissa Ann Haug, Grand Forks Major: Physician Assistant Studies Katherine Ann Hennager, Langdon Major: Physician Assistant Studies Emmanuel Hernandez, Lubbock, Texas Major: Physician Assistant Studies William Kucera, Bismarck Major: Physician Assistant Studies Lawrence D. Lee, Plant City, Florida Major: Physician Assistant Studies Cynthia M. Mills, Apopka, Florida Major: Physician Assistant Studies Darren S. Pledger, Fort Smith, Arkansas Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kailey Lynn Potratz, Grand Forks Major: Physician Assistant Studies Breanna Joy Privratsky, Grand Forks Major: Physician Assistant Studies Ashley J. Schultz, Vergas, Minnesota Major: Physician Assistant Studies Emily Marie Stevenson, Bismarck Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kate Meredith Whelan Suda, Grafton Major: Physician Assistant Studies Kayla Marie Ternes, Beulah Major: Physician Assistant Studies Jamie Steven Trautner, Hendrum, Minnesota Major: Physician Assistant Studies

Major: Public Administration

Thomas E. Hanson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Major: Public Administration

Kellie Hoverson, Fargo

Major: Public Administration

Jonathon W. Nord, Grand Forks

Major: Public Administration

Andre Charles Robert Unicume, Camas Valley, Washington

Major: Public Administration

Master of Public Health Rachel Elizabeth Goebel, Underwood, Iowa

Major: Public Health

Tyler Wayne Looysen, Jamestown

Major: Public Health

Dawn C. Penney, Denver, Colorado

Major: Public Health

Hailey Ashton Rodgers, Casper, Wyoming

Major: Public Health

Naila Saleem, Grand Forks

Major: Public Health

Master of Science in Applied Economics Abdulelah Osama A. Darandary, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Major: Applied Economics

Ryan Hamilton, Minot

Major: Applied Economics

Julian Christopher Janssen, Tamuning, Guam

Major: Applied Economics

Ryan Matthew Jockers, Mandan

Major: Applied Economics

Colin Nicholas Mummery, Durango, Colorado

Major: Applied Economics

Guillaume Neault, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Major: Applied Economics

Jayme Christopher Reynolds, Pleasant Hill, California

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Major: Applied Economics

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

Brooke L. Dahl, Willmar, Minnesota

Debhanna Aaker, Grand Forks

Major: Special Education

Evan James Damsgard, Grand Forks

Major: Special Education

Major: Higher Education

Darla Renee Danielson Anderson, Mora, Minnesota

Radhakrishnan Angamuthu Chinnatham, Tamilnadu, India

Major: Electrical Engineering Benjamin Archer, Madison, Wisconsin Major: Space Studies Sada Renee Aschnewitz, New York Mills, Minnesota Major: Nursing Kayla Lynn Bachand, Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Nursing Heather Nicole Badger, Oak Harbor, Washington Major: Nursing Jessica Marie Barnard, Russellville, Tennessee Major: Medical Laboratory Science Sonja Kathleen Bauman, Duluth, Minnesota Major: Forensic Psychology Sheeresa Shalon Begay, Williston Major: Special Education Lydia Melis Berding, Whittier, California Major: Nursing Rachel Margaret Bethke, St. Michael, Minnesota Major: Nursing Ashley Bourgois, Bismarck Major: Nursing Carolynne Ashley Brewer, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Stacy Ann Brisendine, Spicer, Minnesota Major: Early Childhood Education Jocelyn Louise Britton, Winona, Minnesota Major: Special Education Cynthia Renee Brunson, Silver Spring, Maryland Major: Nursing Beth Annette Brynjulson, Grand Forks Major: Nursing Lillia Kristine Budd, Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Nursing Alicia Busch, Northwood Major: Special Education Danielle Busque, San Mateo, California Major: Special Education Mitchell John Campion, Marshall, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering Kara Nicole Caven, Fargo Major: Special Education Alicja Cebulak, Minot Major: Nursing Tracy Sherice Charboneau, St. Michael Major: Nursing Kayla M. Clausen, East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Nursing Nicole A. Clemenson, Fargo Major: Special Education Kayla J. Cook, Wahpeton Major: Elementary Education Chelcie Ann Coons, Grand Forks Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Rebecca Corkill, Bar Nunn, Wyoming Major: Early Childhood Education Heidi Louise Crotteau, Andover, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Major: Nursing

Amber Dawn Deere, Lancaster, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Dean Allan Derhaag, St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Timothy Douglas Dillon, Staffors Springs, Connecticut

Major: Earth System Science & Policy

Alexa Rene Ducioame, Grand Forks

Major: Civil Engineering

William Christopher Elder, Noblesville, Indiana

Major: Space Studies

Leslie Renee Ender, Duluth, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Ryan Thomas Englis, Ammon, Idaho

Major: Nursing

Sarah Ann Erdahl, Rochester, Minnesota

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Alicia Erickson, Grand Forks

Major: Nursing

Kassandra Alyce Erickson, Brookings, South Dakota

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Nicolle Danielle Bettch Erickson, Willmar, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Nicole Marie Ewert, Langdon

Major: Special Education

Maria Catherine Fairfield, Iron Mountain, Michigan

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Brittany Elizabeth Ashley Feil, Langdon

Major: Special Education

Nicole Marie Fischbach, Madison Lake, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Mason C. Frank, Dickinson

Major: Kinesiology & Public Health Education

Hao Fu, Hefei, China

Major: Petroleum Engineering

Karrie Lynn Fugate, Blaine, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Kristen Marie Giesbrecht, Gretna, Manitoba, Canada

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Ann Margaret Gill, Billings, Montana

Major: Nursing

Jay Randy Ivan Gjestvang, West Fargo

Major: Kinesiology & Public Health Education

Rebecca Joyce Gonzalez, Baxter, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Michelle Renee Goodson, Mechanicsville, Maryland

Major: Early Childhood Education

Laura LeAnn Goor, Eagan, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Christopher Paul Gough, Edina, Minnesota

Major: Curriculum & Instruction

Kristina Jean Gresh, Fargo

Major: Nursing

Kelsey Gress, Wahpeton

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Megan Anastasia Grimsley, Benson, Minnesota

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Major: Nursing

School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Christina Rose Leonard, Ada, Minnesota

Master of Science, continued

Major: Nursing

Heather Lea Lepp, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Kamilla Kitty Gundersen, Pocatello, Idaho

Kayly M. Letkeman, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

Major: Nursing

Major: Nursing

Elizabeth Ann Hahn, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Matthew Lucas Lorenz, Chaska, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Naomi Jo Hansen, Manvel

Michelle Ecker Mastous, Fridley, Minnesota

Major: Higher Education

Major: Nursing

Ryan Alexander Hanson, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Jennifer Lynn McBride, Salem, Virginia

Major: Civil Engineering Deanna Marie Heine, Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Nursing Mason Robert Heinrich, Denver, Colorado Major: Special Education Jennifer Lynn Henry, Fargo Major: Nursing Patrick Arthur Heuer, Swansea, California Major: Space Studies Bethany Louise Homan, Devils Lake Major: Special Education Stephanie Marian Honomichl, Fargo Major: Special Education Anne Marie Hook, Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Higher Education Nicole Marie Hooker, Rugby Major: Early Childhood Education Erin Kay Horntvedt, Roseau, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education Erika Kate Horvey, Headingley, Manitoba, Canada Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Justin Mathew Hoskins, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Special Education Kiran Hussain, Plano, Texas Major: Teaching & Learning Fallon Alexis Jefferson, Round Rock, Texas Major: Nursing Sydney Rae Johnson, Jamestown Major: Nursing Gregory David Jones, Winnipeg, Manitoba Major: Special Education Kelton Olson Karboviak, Drayton Major: Computer Science Austin Taylor King, Aubrey, Texas Major: Atmospheric Sciences Kyle Luther Kirkpatrick, Niceville, Florida Major: Space Studies Katelyn Lea Klapprodt, Rapid City, South Dakota Major: Kinesiology & Public Health Education Michael T. Klein, St. Louis, Missouri Major: Electrical Engineering Amy Lynn Kroczak, Bothell, Washington Major: Special Education Mary Anne LaBuda, Pinedale, Wyoming Major: Special Education Caitlin Ann Crane LaCoursiere, Crookston, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Katherine Marie Lamb, Geneva, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science Nicholas Rye Lamoureux, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada Major: Kinesiology & Public Health Education Stephanie Alice Lee, Poughkeepsie, New York Major: Higher Education

Major: Medical Laboratory Science Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Elizabeth Anastasia McDevitt, St. Paul, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Benjamin Wright Mcgee, Las Vegas, Nevada

Major: Space Studies

Ashley R. Mehus, Bismarck

Major: Special Education

Kate Allyson Menzies, Cavalier

Major: Educational Studies

Anthony Ray Millett, Surprise, Arizona

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Linda Marie Minor, Brookings, South Dakota

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Danielle Marie Moelter-Swangstue, Grand Forks

Major: Special Education

Robert Anthony Moraleda II, Devils Lake

Major: Special Education

Nicole Marie Morgan, McIntosh, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Heather P. Morrisette, Stephen, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Hans V. Musgrave, Fifty-Six, Arkansas

Major: Mathematics

Taylar J. Nelson, International Falls, Minnesota

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Ashley Ann Nephew, Grand Forks

Major: Nursing

Tara Marie Nordberg, Monument, Colorado

Major: Nursing

Heather Dawn Novak, Grand Forks

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Heather JoAnn O’Brien, Miles City, Montana

Major: Forensic Psychology

Susan Slocum O’Connor, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Joshua Olson Swigart, Devils Lake

Major: Nursing

Jarod Albert Olson, Prior Lake, Minnesota

Major: Mathematics

Oluwamakinde Omotola Omojiba, Kaduna, Nigeria

Major: Industrial Design & Technology

Melissa Jean Pappas, Cloquet, Minnesota

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Menu Heshani Pathirana, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka

Major: Mathematics

David Timothy Pesch, Eash Grand Forks, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Andrea Margo Petersen, New Ulm, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Emilee Kay Peterson, Cooperstown

Major: Reading Education

Rachel Kathryn Plambeck, Fargo

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Major: Nursing

School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Nathaniel Jeffrey Smith, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Master of Science, continued

Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Wesley G. Solway, Grand Forks Melanie S. Pratt, Cooperstown

Gina Marie Sorensen, Wheatland, Wyoming

Major: Special Education Heidi Joan Prentice, Stoddard, Wisconsin Major: Nursing Haley Quinn Prozinski, Devils Lake Major: Special Education Jonathan Robert Puhl, Grand Forks Major: Industrial Design & Technology Rebecca Pulkrabek, Grand Forks Major: Nursing Tyler Radi, Grand Forks Major: Technology Rebecca Ram, Jamestown Major: Medical Laboratory Science Amy Kristine Rasmussen, Zimmerman, Minnesota Major: Nursing Andrea Grace Witte Richards, Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Special Education Morgan Ruth Rinke, Beardsley, Minnesota Major: Nursing Breana Beth Ritchie, West Fargo Major: Nursing Damian Andreas Riviez, Boston, Massachusetts Major: Special Education Kenneth Howard Rockhold, Long Beach, California Major: Aviation Amy Jo Roesch, Crookston, Minnesota Major: Nursing Danielle Marie Roush, Scandia, Minnesota Major: Biology Renee Roy, Warren, Manitoba, Canada Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Aviva Rubanowitz, Los Angeles, California Major: Special Education Sheryl J. Rudolph, Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Nursing Sybil Danielle Rushing, Glen Rose, Texas Major: Special Education Jennifer Johnson Sanderson, Rocky Mount, North Carolina Major: Medical Laboratory Science Kaylee Ray Scheer, Grand Forks Major: Higher Education Amanda L. Schmieg, Corona, South Dakota Major: Nursing Timothy Wayne See, York, Pennsylvania Major: Atmospheric Sciences Kyle James Seidler, Bismarck Major: Civil Engineering Casey Pearl Seifert, Shoreview, Minnesota Major: Nursing April Maria Daluge Seim, Sartell, Minnesota Major: Early Childhood Education Jody Beth Seurer, New Prague, Minnesota Major: Special Education Cathy Renee Sherbs, Hamilton, Ohio Major: Special Education Jodi Lynn Sherve, Grand Forks Major: Nursing

Major: Space Studies Major: Special Education

Stephanie Joy Speetzen, Wellington, Colorado

Major: Nursing

Olivia Anne Stephenson, Moorhead, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Kathleen Anne Stevens, Billings, Montana

Major: Nursing

Megan Alyss Stratmoen, Dawson, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Vanessa Julie Sundeen, Grand Forks

Major: Nursing

Brenna Alice Syrstad, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Alyssa Tate, Barnum, Minnesota

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Nicole Marie Thies, Wayzata, Minnesota

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Amy J. Tongen, Clarkfield, Minnesota

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Jason Ulmer, Grand Forks

Major: Kinesiology & Public Health Education

Jamila Malik Ahmed Unah, Grand Forks

Major: Nursing

Rebecca Unger, Montclair, New Jersey

Major: Special Education

Jessica Renee Van Winkle, Bismarck

Major: Special Education

Holly Jo Walker, West Fargo

Major: Special Education

Migmar Wangchuk, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Peter Wasik, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Megan Claire Watson, Watson, Louisiana

Major: Special Education

Jenica M. Weber, Mound, Minnesota

Major: Special Education

Katie Colleen Shaw West, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Jenny Leigh Weyers, Byron, Minnesota Major: Nursing Lindsey Marie Whiting, Bemidji, Minnesota

Major: Nursing

Kailynn Marie Williams, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, Canada

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Julie Andrea Wolf, Williston

Major: Reading Education

Leann Mary Wolf, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Major: Early Childhood Education

Nicholas Chandler Woods, Grand Forks

Major: Nursing

Paul Fredrick Wren, Scottsdale, Arizona

Major: Space Studies

Kelly Jo Zellmann, Bemidji, Minnesota

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Major: Nutrition & Dietetics

School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Eryn Nichole Jager, Page

Master of Social Work

Major: Social Work

Gerald Joseph, Tampa, Florida

Megan Marie Bergman, Rogers

Holly Lynn Bernard, Tacoma, Washington

Major: Social Work

Major: Social Work

Major: Social Work

Major: Social Work

Dana Marie Rave, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Major: Social Work

Denise J. Headington, Waukon, Iowa

Major: Social Work

Revel LeRae Weber, Mahnomen, Minnesota

Major: Social Work

Heather Renee Ibach, Bismarck

Major: Social Work

Melissa Sue Pfeffer, Billings, Montana

Vicki Kristina Harkness, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Major: Social Work

Jenafer MaeLorna Newman, Roy, Utah

Ashley Nicole Hammond, Boise, Idaho

Major: Social Work

Liana Renee Loonsfoot, Marquette, Michigan

Kelly Catherine Cooper, Farmington, Minnesota

Major: Social Work

Thomas M. Kremer, Bismarck

Major: Social Work

Mitchell Dean Brewer, Rapid City, South Dakota

Major: Social Work

Cassie Renee Kraft, Belgrade

Major: Social Work

Alisa Tuilesu Bowman, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Major: Social Work

Mariah Jo Knutson, Rochester, Minnesota

Major: Social Work

Major: Social Work

Major: Social Work

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Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors Former faculty members who were honored with Fritz Professorships include: Michael A. Anderegg, English James Antes, Psychology Michael C. Beard, English Robert Beck (deceased), Law Richard Beringer, History William V. Borden (deceased), English Edward C. Carlson, Basic Sciences 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 Carla Wulff Hess, Communication Disorders Richard L. Hill (deceased), Educational Administration 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, Educational Leadership Robert W. Lewis (deceased), English Frank Low (deceased), Anatomy Richard L. Ludtke, Sociology Roger Melvold, Microbiology and Immunology James E. Mitchell, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Robert C. Nordlie (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lewis K. Oring, Biology Leon F. Osborne (deceased), Atmospheric Sciences Surendra S. Parmar, Physiology Brian O. Paulsen, Art Russell Peterson (deceased), Education 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, Chemical Engineering Virgil Stenberg, Chemistry Jeffrey L. Stith, Atmospheric Sciences Kathleen A. Tiemann, Sociology D. Jerome Tweton, History Stephen K. Wikel, Microbiology and Immunology Sharon C. Wilsnack, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Charles A. Wood, Space Studies Kevin D. Young, Microbiology and Immunology

The Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorships were established with an endowment gift from the late UND benefactor Chester Fritz, 18921983. 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.

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, Basic Sciences Sharon Carson, English Colin Combs, Biomedical Sciences F. Richard Ferraro, Psychology Michael J. Gaffey, Space Studies Jonathan Geiger, Basic Sciences William D. Gosnold Jr., Geology & Geological Engineering Birgit Hans, Indian Studies Joseph Hartman, Geology and Geological Engineering Mark R. Hoffmann, Chemistry Gordon Iseminger, History Cindy L. Juntunen, Counseling Alena Kubátová, Chemistry Michael Mann, Chemical Engineering James Mochoruk, History Thomas Mohr, Physical Therapy Myrna R. Olson, Teaching and Learning Thomas V. Petros, Psychology Michael Poellot, Atmospheric Sciences Wayne Seames, Chemical Engineering Mary Ann Sens, Pathology William F. Sheridan, Biology Brij Singh, Basic Sciences Roxanne Vaughan, Basic Sciences Jack Weinstein, Philosophy and Religion Michael Wittgraf, Music Stephen A. Wonderlich, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

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Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor chromatography expert, explores the origins of air pollution and its relation to climate changes and health. Her research methods specifically focus on analysis of complex mixtures in real-world matrices employing chromatographic techniques, with various types of detectors, mainly mass spectrometry (instrumentation frequently used in research and industry).

Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor Dr. Alena Kubátová

One faculty member will be honored as a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor during today’s morning spring commencement ceremony.

She is Dr. Alena Kubátová, professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Recently, Kubátová has made news for collaborations with unmanned aircraft systems experts on campus, incorporating the flying platforms in her research on carbonaceous particulate matter in the atmosphere.

The Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorships were established with an endowment from the late benefactor Chester Fritz (1892-1983). Revenue from that endowment provides for cash stipends to one or more full-time faculty members, who thereafter may use the title “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor.” The first Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorship was named in 1973. Just 78 individuals – including Kubátová, have been designated Fritz Professors, 27 of whom are currently on staff.

Kubátová also was recognized recently for her role in securing $1 million in scholarship funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), targeting first-generation college students in science, technology and mathematics fields. She and a UND College of Arts & Sciences faculty team were earlier awarded a $600,000 NSF grant that provided scholarships to talented undergraduate students with interests in environmental sciences.

Also, new collaborations she’s helped establish in her native Czech Republic resulted in another recent NSF award that’s providing research experiences to Midwestern U.S. students in Prague, the cosmopolitan Czech capital.

Alena Kubátová is a student-first professor.

The teaching part is a given. But when it comes to her research, Kubátová is all about sharing that big scholarly stage with her students.

Kubátová also is known for her high-impact and popular Air Pollution Workshops for high school students. Each time, these events typically bring more than 150 students from around the region – including schools from rural and tribal communities – to UND to engage in hands-on activities and to spark interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

For her, it’s part of the educational process.

“It’s all about the experiential learning,” said Kubátová, upon learning, in a surprise announcement, she is UND’s newest Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor. “People in theatre, they perform; that’s their experiential learning. We do research – that’s ours.”

Kubátová earned her master’s degree and Ph.D. in Prague at Charles University, before moving on to do post-doc work at the University of Antwerp in Belgium.

UND President Mark Kennedy, who personally congratulated Kubátová for her Chester Fritz honor, continued the theatrical theme when it was his turn to describe the breadth of Kubátová’s impact on UND and its students.

In 2000, she started doing research at UND’s Energy & Environmental Research Center. Since 2005, she has been a faculty member in the UND Department of Chemistry.

“She has been referred to as a triple threat – as in being really really good at teaching, really good at research and really good at service,” Kennedy said.

Kubátová received the UND Foundation/B.C. Gamble Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research or Creative Activity and Service from the UND Alumni Association & Foundation in 2015.

Fellow Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Mark Hoffmann also was on hand for the announcement. He echoed Kennedy’s sentiment.

Kubátová is appreciative of the support she’s received from her research team, her colleagues in the chemistry department and partners across campus. It’s that kind of support, she says, that’s made her who she is today – a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor.

“Alena is an excellent example of what one can do in research, teaching and service without any compromises,” said Hoffmann, a specialist in theoretical and computational chemistry.

“I really enjoy working here at this University,” Kubátová said.

“Collegiality is really something that keeps me here.”

In her research, Kubátová, an analytical chemist and

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Honorary Degrees Awarded Honorary degrees have long been awarded by institutions of higher learning to recognize lives of achievement. In 1909 UND presented its first honorary degree, a Doctor of Laws, to Webster Merrifield, who served the University for 25 years, including 18 as its third president.

Honorary degrees from UND particularly recognize those with an association with the University or with the state and region; they also have been presented to such notables as philosopher Mortimer Adler, heart surgeon Michael DeBakey and President John F. Kennedy.

1909, Webster Merrifield, Doctor of Laws 1913, Roger W. Cooley, Master of Laws 1914, E.M. Babcock, Doctor of Science 1916, Homer B. Sprague, Doctor of Laws 1918, Joseph P. Kennedy, Doctor of Laws 1922, John Lee Coulter, Doctor of Laws 1925, F.P. Robertson, Doctor of Laws 1928, Howard Huston, Master of Arts 1929, Thomas D. Campbell, Doctor of Laws 1930, Guy C.H. Corliss, Doctor of Laws 1930, Vilhjalmur Stefanssen, Doctor of Laws 1931, Maxwell Upson, Doctor of Engineering 1932, John M. Hancock, Doctor of Laws 1933, Thomas F. Kane, Doctor of Laws 1933, John F. Douglas, Doctor of Laws 1934, J.F.T. O’Connor, Doctor of Laws 1935, Frederick Koch, Doctor of Letters 1936, John Burke, Doctor of Laws 1937, Sveinbjorn Johnson, Doctor of Laws 1938, A.G. Burr, Doctor of Laws 1938, Vincent J. Ryan, Doctor of Laws 1938, C.J. Hambro, Doctor of Laws 1939, Gudmundur Grimson, Doctor of Laws 1939, Crown Prince Olav of Norway, Doctor of Laws 1941, John W. Dafoe, Doctor of Laws 1941, Clarence Daniel O’Connor, Doctor of Humanities 1943, John O. Christianson, Doctor of Science 1943, Walter L. Stockwell, Doctor of Laws 1943, John Alister Hutcheson, Doctor of Science 1944, Sigureir Sigurdsson, Doctor of Humanities 1944, Boyd Milne Begg, Doctor of Science 1944, George Addison Talbert, Doctor of Science 1945, Edward Francis Flynn, Doctor of Laws 1945, Barend Herman Kroeze, Doctor of Humanities 1946, Elwyn Francis Chandler, Doctor of Science 1946, David Rhys Jenkins, Doctor of Science 1946, Elmer Ellis, Doctor of Laws 1947, Melvin A. Brannon, Doctor of Science 1947, Raymond A. Heising, Doctor of Science 1947, George Albert Selke, Doctor of Laws 1948, Adolph Marcus Christianson, Docctor of Laws 1948, John S. Lundy, Doctor of Science 1948, William L. Nuessle, Doctor of Laws 1948, Ezra Thayer Towne, Doctor of Humanities 1948, Luther Earle Birdzell, Doctor of Laws 1948, Harley F. French, Doctor of Science 1949, Franklin Jerome Lunding, Doctor of Laws 1949, John Morris Gillette, Doctor of Humanities 1949, Charles John Breitwieser, Doctor of Science 1949, Lawrence Vold, Doctor of Laws 1950, Alfred G. Arvold, Doctor of Humanities 1950, Charles J. Murphy, Doctor of Laws 1951, M. Beatrice Johnstone, Doctor of Humanities 1951, Chester E. Fritz, Doctor of Laws 1951, Edward H. McDermott, Doctor of Laws 1951, George A. Abbott, Doctor of Laws 1951, Juan Mendoza Rodriquez, Doctor of Laws 1952, Homer N. Wallin, Doctor of Science 1952, Daniel F. Bull, Doctor of Communication Sciences 1952, Edmund O. Belsheim, Doctor of Laws 1953, A. Hoyt Taylor, Doctor of Science 1953, Fred J. Traynor, Doctor of Laws 1954, Theodore H. Fenske, Doctor of Science 1954, Arno Carl Fieldner, Doctor of Science 1954, Alfred Jacobsen, Doctor of Science 1954, Luther W. Youngdahl, Doctor of Laws 1955, John C. Baker, Doctor of Laws 1956, Robert D. Campbell, Doctor of Laws

1956, Harlan Henthorns Hatcher, Doctor of Laws 1956, John Chester West, Doctor of Humanities 1957, Richard Simpson Watson, Doctor of Laws 1958, Richard Blackburn Black, Doctor of Science 1958, Charles W. Boise, Doctor of Science 1958, Olger B. Burtness, Doctor of Laws 1958, Min Hin Li, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Russell Reid, Doctor of Humanities 1958, James Duane Squires, Doctor of Laws 1958, Henry G. Lykken, Doctor of Engineering 1958, Hermann Hegedorn, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Jerome Hall, Doctor of Laws 1958, J. Maxwell Anderson, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Edgar Dale, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Rudolph J. Gielsness, Doctor of Laws 1958, Cushman D. Haagensen, Doctor of Science 1958, Grover Holt, Doctor of Engineering 1958, Grayson L. Kirk, Doctor of Humanities 1958, George A. Lundberg, Doctor of Laws 1958, Herbert G. Nilles, Doctor of Laws 1958, Edward K. Thompson, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Neal A. Weber, Doctor of Science 1958, J. Frederick Weltzin, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Philip W. West, Doctor of Science 1958, Waldemar Westergaard, Doctor of Laws 1958, Paul Yoder, Doctor of Music 1959, Alexander Grow Budge, Doctor of Laws 1959, Thomas E. Whelan, Doctor of Laws 1959, Charles E. Scott, Doctor of Humanities 1960, Elmo B. Roper, Doctor of Humanities 1960, James H. Douglas, Doctor of Laws 1961, Ronald N. Davies, Doctor of Laws 1962, Fred George Aandahl, Doctor of Laws 1962, Thomas Joseph Burke, Doctor of Laws 1962, O.H. Thormodsgard, Doctor of Laws 1962, James Morris, Doctor of Laws 1963, Harold D. Shaft, Doctor of Laws 1963, Owen Meredith Wilson, Doctor of Laws 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Doctor of Laws 1965, Edward J. Devitt, Doctor of Laws 1965, Bertin C. Gamble, Doctor of Laws 1965, Orin Alva Stevens, Doctor of Science 1965, Thomas C. Barger, Doctor of Laws 1966, Robert E. Bradley, Doctor of Engineering 1966, Herbert Victor Prochnow, Doctor of Laws 1966, Robert E. Slaughter, Doctor of Laws 1967, David E. Bell, Doctor of Laws 1967, Leonard W. Larson, Doctor of Laws 1967, Joseph C. Allen, Doctor of Engineering 1968, Robert H. Bahmer, Doctor of Laws 1968, Malcolm Moos, Doctor of Laws 1969, Era Bell Thompson, Doctor of Humane Letters 1969, Arthur Naftalin, Doctor of Laws 1969, Richard Beck, Doctor of Literature 1970, Eric Sevareid, Doctor of Laws 1970, James L. Elder, Doctor of Engineering 1970, Harry H. Ransom, Doctor of Literature 1970, Warren J. Hanna, Doctor of Laws 1970, George C. Wheeler, Doctor of Laws 1971, B. Fred Davidson, Doctor of Laws 1971, William A. Franta, Doctor of Engineering 1973, Christopher J. Hamre, Doctor of Science 1973, Frank Edward Stinchfield, Doctor of Science 1975, George W. Starcher, Doctor of Laws 1976, Thomas S. Kleppe, Doctor of Laws 1978, E.A. Haunz, Doctor of Science 1978, Carlton A. Pederson, Doctor of Laws 1979, W.E. Koenker, Doctor of Laws 1981, Mary Jean Mannes, Bachelor of Laws 1981, Thomas McGrath, Doctor of Literature 1982, Anne H. Carlsen, Doctor of Humanities 1982, Warren Christopher, Doctor of Laws 1983, Mortimer J. Adler, Doctor of Humane Letters 1983, Frank N. Low, Doctor of Science 1983, Fred L. Snyder, Doctor of Science 1984, Wilson M. Laird, Doctor of Science 1986, James E. Olson, Doctor of Laws 1986, James F. Seifert, Doctor of Laws 1986, Owen W. Webster, Doctor of Science 1987, Duane B. Haagenson, Doctor of Engineering 1987, Lois Phillips Hudson, Doctor of Letters 1988, Merlin E. Dewing, Doctor of Laws 1989, Weston R. Christopherson, Doctor of Laws

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1989, Agnes Geelan, Doctor of Humane Letters 1989, Arley Bjella, Doctor of Laws 1989, Bernard P. Randolph, Doctor of Engineering 1990, Michael E. DeBakey, Doctor of Science 1990, Robert E. Mautz, Doctor of Laws 1990, Bruce McArthur, Doctor of Engineering 1990, Frank A. Wenstrom, Doctor of Laws 1991, Andrew Freeman, Doctor of Engineering 1991, Lee Gerdine, Doctor of Music 1991, Donald Grangaard, Doctor of Laws 1991, Lowell Swenson, Doctor of Laws 1991, Harold Schafer, Doctor of Laws 1992, William E. Cornatzer, Doctor of Science 1992, Margaret Heyse Cory, Doctor of Science 1992, Richard J. Lee, Doctor of Science 1992, Vivian Hanson Meehan, Doctor of Science 1992, Harold Resinger, Doctor of Science 1992, Louis W. Sullivan, Doctor of Science 1993, Thomas M. Hamilton, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Bill Martin Jr., Doctor of Letters 1993, Stanley A. Moe, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Everette L. Webb, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Gilmore Schjeldahl, Doctor of Engineering 1994, James F. Buchli, Doctor of Science 1994, Jon Hassler, Doctor of Letters 1996, Roland H. Flint, Doctor of Letters 1996, George A. Sinner, Doctor of Laws 1996, John W. Vennes, Doctor of Science 1997, Jim R. Carrigan, Doctor of Laws 1997, Clara A. Pederson, Doctor of Humane Letters 1998, Theodore V. Galambos, Doctor of Engineering 1998, Patricia Wallace Ingraham, Doctor of Laws 1998, Arthur A. Link, Doctor of Laws 1998, Vito Perrone, Doctor of Humanities 1999, Eugene R. Dahl, Doctor of Laws 1999, John C. MacFarlane, Doctor of Engineering 1999, Dale F. Morrison, Doctor of Laws 2000, Thomas J. Clifford, Doctor of Laws 2000, Bernard O’Kelly, Doctor of Letters 2000, Dwight Baumann, Doctor of Laws 2001, Richard A. Olafson, Doctor of Letters 2001, Patricia A. Owens, Doctor of Letters 2001, Raymond Rude, Doctor of Letters 2001, Peter Schickele, Doctor of Letters 2002, Calvin K. Fercho, Doctor of Letters 2002, Lloyd Omdahl, Doctor of Letters 2002, Noel Watson, Doctor of Letters 2002, Byron L. Dorgan, Doctor of Letters 2003, Robert Kyle, Doctor of Letters 2004, Kurt H. Mueller, Doctor of Letters 2005, H.F. “Sparky” Gierke, Doctor of Letters 2005, Charles “Chuck” Johnson, Doctor of Letters 2006, A. Bart Holaday, Doctor of Letters 2006, Lance W. Lord, Doctor of Letters 2006, Rodney J. Rohrich, Doctor of Letters 2007, Laurel Reuter, Doctor of Letters 2007, Russell Lefevre, Doctor of Letters 2008, Jean Kiesau, Doctor of Letters 2008, Edward Schafer, Doctor of Letters 2008, Steinar Opstad, Doctor of Letters 2008, Phil Jackson, Doctor of Letters 2008, William Marcil, Doctor of Letters 2009, Edwin Benson, Doctor of Letters 2009, LaVonne Russell Hootman, Doctor of Letters 2009, James C. Ray, Doctor of Letters 2010, Howard A. Dahl, Doctor of Letters 2011, Earl Pomeroy, Doctor of Letters 2011, Kenneth L. Mellem, Doctor of Letters 2012, B. John Barry, Doctor of Letters 2012, Kent Conrad, Doctor of Letters 2012, Mary Wakefield, Doctor of Letters 2012, David Nething, Doctor of Letters 2012, Hiram Drache, Doctor of Letters 2013, Norman C. Skalicky, Doctor of Letters 2014, Michael J. Jacobs, Doctor of Letters 2014, William C. Sherman, Doctor of Letters 2014, Karen L. Nyberg, Doctor of Letters 2014, Linda M. Pancratz, Doctor of Letters 2015, William J. Gross, Doctor of Letters 2015, Gerald W. VandeWalle, Doctor of Letters 2016, Carolyn Becraft, Doctor of Letters 2016, Greg Page, Doctor of Letters 2018, Si Robin, Doctor of Letters 2018, Betty Robin, Doctor of Letters

Honorary Degrees Awarded Seymour “Si” Robin and Mary “Betty” E. Bazar Robin aircraft. The Boeing Company was so impressed with the specialized high- powered antennas that Si designed for AWACS, it paid Sensor Systems an extra $30,000 for the product.

The name “Robin” hangs from the heights of one of the University of North Dakota’s newest, tallest and most cutting-edge campus buildings.

It’s a surname that has become synonymous on campus with excellence and dedication to craft -- especially in the field of aerospace and unmanned systems.

Seymour “Si” Robin and Mary “Betty” E. Bazar Robin are the personalities behind that good name.

The Robins, a husbandand-wife-team who own and oversee Californiabased aerospace antenna manufacturing company Sensor Systems, Inc., were the pivotal benefactors behind the design and construction of the building that now bears their name. And they were present for every major step of development – from groundbreaking to ribboncutting – of the $22-million structure that now serves as home base to UND Aerospace’s pioneering work in unmanned and autonomous systems.

At Sensor Systems, Inc., Si wears the hat of CEO and executive vice president, while Betty, its founder, serves as president and chief financial officer.

Because of their love for aviation, Si and Betty accepted an invitation from Clay Lacy, a member of the UND Aerospace Foundation Board of Directors, in 2005, to visit UND. The Robins were very impressed with the work habits of the people they encountered at UND’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, including faculty,

employees supplies more than 40 percent of the antennas used for commercial, business and military applications in the world.

staff and students. It’s said that they felt a connection to the people, facilities and mission of UND Aerospace.

Soon thereafter, Si and Betty began making contributions to UND Aerospace for what would one day become Robin Hall. Today, that 66,000-square-foot building provides UND Aerospace students not only SCALE-UP active learning classroom space, but also plenty of unmanned aircraft systems labs, comfortable study spaces and many small group briefing rooms for individual or group project work.

Educated in Montreal, Canada, Si moved to California in 1948 with the dream of starting a small electronics shop. He found work with Douglas Aircraft Company repairing antennas and other military equipment, and then with the engineering and manufacturing firm Bendix Corp. However, it was only when Si landed a job with Sensor Systems, a small startup antenna company near Los Angeles, that he found his place.

“Si and Betty’s number one focus has always been providing the best possible learning environment for our current and future students,” said UND Aerospace Dean Paul Lindseth.

There, the young designer put his creative genius to work and, most importantly, discovered the love of his life, Betty. Si started working for Betty after the unexpected death of her first husband, with whom she founded the company with a $10,000 loan.

For more than 50 years, Si and Betty have been transforming his passion for aviation and invention into a career that has revolutionized the global aviation industry.

Things took off in the early 1960s with an initial contract to supply the military with antennas for the KC-135

Their company of 300

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Through the years, Sensor Systems evolved into an international avionics solutions provider with the most technologically advanced design, engineering, manufacturing and test facilities in the world. The company holds more than 30 patents, has created over 250 products and manufactures over 11,000 antennas per day from its facility.

Si and Betty’s lifelong work has dramatically, yet quietly, propelled the aviation industry forward.

In addition to UND Aerospace, Si and Betty have been major donors to other organizations dedicated to aviation education and history, such as the Pacific Aviation Museum, Seattle Museum of Flight, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Santa Monica Museum of Flying, Kansas Aviation Museum and Southern California Museum of Flying.

“Si and Betty Robin are passionate and inspirational advocates of aviation education, and we are thankful for their generous gifts,” said UND Aerospace Chief Executive Officer Chuck Pineo. “It is only through their amazing support and vision that UND Aerospace can provide students the knowledge, technical abilities and professionalism needed to succeed in the aerospace and aviation industry.”

Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees Saturday, May 12, — 1:30 P.M.

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Gayle Roux, Dean Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Major: Community Nutrition

Emily M. Smithson

Missoula, Montana Major: Nursing

Major: Community Nutrition

Grand Rapids, Michigan Major: Community Nutrition

Meredith Daviess Barba **

Boone, Iowa Major: Dietetics

YuJin Cho

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Major: Dietetics

Brooke Kaytlin Guttormson * Tioga Major: Dietetics

Linsey S. Johnson

Staples, Minnesota Major: Dietetics

Erin L. Lauckner ** Kramer Major: Dietetics

Nicolette Cheyenne Leiby * Cheyenne, Wyoming Major: Dietetics

Amanda Jane Lilleberg ** Devils Lake Major: Dietetics

Cynthia L. McNaughton Grand Forks Major: Dietetics

Reid August Meyer Carver, Minnesota Major: Dietetics

Kyle W. Norberg

Cary, Illinois Major: Dietetics

Natalie Rose Olason ** Cavalier Major: Dietetics

Brittany Jean Rosin Minot Major: Dietetics

Erika Lynn Narragon

Ashley Rose Hintz **

Sarah Elaine Nell **

Anna R. Hochhalter

Taylor Anna Nelson *

Robert Caleb Hunskor

Mikayla Nicole Nies *

Breanna Elizabeth Janske

Nao Nishinoiri

Connor P. Johnson ***

Connor Thomas O’Brien **

Abigail M. Kost ***

Kelsey Mariah Odegard

Tanner Jay Kraus

Adam Robert Osowski **

Rachel R. Kringlen *

Carly Lois Overhauser

Grace Mae Larson *

Ethan Jon Plemel *

Halley Ann Maas **

Jade R. Podell

Reid Thomas Magnuson *

Kelsey Jean Ramseth *

Sarah Marsnik **

Nathan J. Rausch *

Samantha McDonald

Haley Rae Ross *

Camille Laraine Meyer **

Kelly Jean Sather **

Nicole Olivia Mickelson *

Jacob J. Schlitt

Kali Miller **

Gretta Nicole Schwab *

Danielle Christine Milotzky

Jordan Elise Snellings **

Fargo Major: Nursing

Amber Michelle Battin **

Stewartville, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Andover, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Hermansville, Michigan Major: Nursing

Amanda Catherine Bitz

Grand Forks Major: Nursing

Dickey Major: Nursing

Boe Ansley Bothum * Emily Louise Bitter

Jennifer J. Hegg

Fargo Major: Nursing

Craig Anthony Bilski

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Madison Marie Munday **

Thompson Major: Nursing

Haley Elizabeth Balzart **

Amanda L. Reink East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Jenna Ann Gustafson *** Eagan, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Carrington Major: Nursing

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Morgan Alexandra Mozinski

Bellport, New York Major: Nursing

Page M. Anderson *** Alisha Lorraine Lindsay Grand Forks

Heather Marie Graham ***

Bismarck Major: Nursing

Halma, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Claire M. Brien

Chaska, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Belcourt Major: Nursing

Barrett T. Bukowiec ***

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Warroad, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Abbie Leigh Conlon **

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Jamestown Major: Nursing

Taylor Brenda Corneillie

Wadena, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Grafton Major: Nursing

Alan Douglas Davis *

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Ellendale Major: Nursing

Cheyenne Emily Rose Defender *

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Dunseith Major: Nursing

Marisol Alicia Doporto

Grand Forks Major: Nursing

Lodge Grass, Montana Major: Nursing

Brittany M. Egeland ***

Hope Major: Nursing

Grand Forks Major: Nursing

Damilola Seun Famati

Hastings, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Spencer Todd Ferry

Deering Major: Nursing

Underwood, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Kellie M. Fleming

White Bear Lake, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Bismarck Major: Nursing

Annalise M. Moeller

Jordan Marie Gill

Edina, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Nursing

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Bismarck Major: Nursing Burlington Major: Nursing

Otsego, Minnesota Major: Nursing Bathgate Major: Nursing Fargo Major: Nursing Grand Forks Major: Nursing

Nagano City, Japan Major: Nursing Lemont, Illinois Major: Nursing Fargo Major: Nursing Grafton Major: Nursing

Maple Valley, Washington Major: Nursing Oakes Major: Nursing Grand Forks Major: Nursing Sartell, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Yankton, South Dakota Major: Nursing Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Nursing Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Nursing Grand Forks Major: Nursing Bismarck Major: Nursing Williston Major: Nursing

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Bachelor of Science in Nursing, continued Melissa J. Stewart ** Bismarck Major: Nursing

Michelle J. Stingle * Duluth, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Adrianna Michele Storbakken ** Senoia, Georgia Major: Nursing

Ragnar Einar Thorsen Ballard, Washington Major: Nursing

Paige Upham *

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Morgan Faith Watterson ** Williston Major: Nursing

Erik Carl Wennberg * Rochester, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Carissa Janet Wieser

Elk Mound, Wisconsin Major: Nursing

Rachel Ashley Wildman *** Glenwood, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Emily Janet Zahn

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Marissa Elise Hayward *

Anna Leigh Rand **

Carly Brie Holdaway ***

Tiara Lynn Sackman

Taylor J. Bennett

Allyssa Josephine Hyde ***

Sydney M. Slais

Emily Alisa Boone

Lynette A. Kleinschmidt

Aleta L. Solomon

Amber Renee Bruer

Naomi Lynn Koch

Carly Anne Tate

Mariah L. Burshia

Taylor J. Korynta

Sarahbeth Christine Waswick

Alyssa M. Camrud

Amy M. Langan

Carolin Weber

Shari M. Claypool

Cammy Leanne McEnelly

Karli Janae Wilson*

Erin Elise Efta

Marissa M. Odstrcil

Samantha Shawn Everson

Sadee Jo Ouellette

Sarah Ann Griffin *

Annie Patricia Pahlen

Amber Harms

Amanda Lynn Presteng

Elbow Lake, Minnesota Major: Social Work Minot Major: Social Work

Coon Rapids, Minnesota Major: Social Work

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Litchfield, Minnesota Major: Social Work

St. Louis Park, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Valley City Major: Social Work

New Town Major: Social Work

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Brockton, Montana Major: Social Work

St. John Major: Social Work

Buxton Major: Social Work

Kennedy, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Lino Lakes, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Park River Major: Social Work Bismarck Major: Social Work Watford City Major: Social Work Dickinson Major: Social Work Petersburg, Alaska Major: Social Work Gwinner Major: Social Work Faulbach, Bavaria Major: Social Work East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Minto Major: Social Work

Greenbush, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Walhalla Major: Social Work

Hannaford Major: Social Work

Warren, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Nashwauk, Minnesota Major: Social Work

Grand Forks Major: Social Work

International Falls, Minnesota Major: Social Work

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

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John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Paul Lindseth, Dean Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Misfer Mahdi Alamar **

Grand Forks Major: Commercial Aviation

Michael Bascom Arant

Jonesboro, Arkansas Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Matthew M. Barry *

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Connor Bruce Bechtel ***

Sammamish, Washington Major: Commercial Aviation

Gavin John Becker ***

Nevis, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Zachary Morgan Blake

Mound, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Mitchell Scott Breuer

Ramsey, Minnesota Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Lee Robert Broadbent

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Benjamin Elliott Eidem *

Steven Paul LeBlanc

Ossining, New York Major: Air Traffic Control

Grand Forks Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Brian Matthew Fay **

Adam Samuel Leverson

Bainbridge Island, Washington Major: Commercial Aviation

Tate Q. Fischer

Wadena, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Jacob A. Githens

Anthony Thomas Loehr

Daniel Lee Grape

Swayne L. Martin ***

Grand Forks Major: Commercial Aviation

Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks Major: Commercial Aviation

Richmond, Virginia Major: Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Michael Patrick McCarthy

New York, New York Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Angela Lynn Greenhalge*

Rapid City, South Dakota Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Keaton Tobyn McNew **

Collin R. Griffin *

Aurora, Colorado Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Christopher Collier Hallman **

Pleasanton, California Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Jeloni Antonio Hudson

Grand Forks Major: Air Traffic Control

Connor John Monaghan **

Winfield, Illinois Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Joseph J. Moriarty

Frankenmuth, Michigan Major: Commercial Aviation

Sawyer Rose Murray *

Ramsey, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

Rosemount, Minnesota Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Luke Christopher Jablonski Highland Lakes, New Jersey Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Zachary Cole Neameyer *

Abigail Bernice Eileen Jarve ***

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

Kevin James Kennedy

Englewood, Colorado Major: Commercial Aviation

Steven David Kinney

Hudson, Wisconsin Major: Air Traffic Control

Hans Peter Klingenschmitt

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Anna M. Konietzko

Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Michael J. Carpenter

Sungmo Koo

Lake Mary, Florida Major: Commercial Aviation

Jair Carmelo Chadid Donado

Brendan S. Korringa *

Nicholas Russell Brown *

Lake Elmo, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Alexander Cashmir Burnett Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

John Michael Cahill *

Wheaton, Illinois Major: Aviation Technology

Management

Kit Michael Carlson*

Centralia, Missouri Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

System Operations Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation Carrera, Colombia Major: Commercial Aviation

Wyatt James Clark **

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Michael Erich Corcoran

Cheshire, Connecticut Major: Air Traffic Control

Adam Raymond Demoulas

Ipswich, Massachusetts Major: Commercial Aviation

Justin Takuya Dunn ***

Los Alamos, New Mexico Major: Commercial Aviation

Bruce R. Nerheim **

SeaTac, Washington Major: Commercial Aviation

Nathan Michael Nickell

Toms River, New Jersey Major: Commercial Aviation

Trent Kevin Piekarski

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Travis W. Potter

Rosemount, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

Eric Thomas Pugnet

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

Donald P. Rescigno **

Seoul, South Korea Major: Commercial Aviation

Avon Park, Florida Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Monee, Illinois Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Riley Hunter Roehrig

Dillon David Schroder

Marlboro, New York Major: Commercial Aviation

Drew Allan Severson ***

Oakdale, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Ryan Christopher Sherman * Park City, Utah Major: Commercial Aviation

Matthew C. Skowron **

Las Vegas, Nevada Major: Commercial Aviation

Andrew Mitchel Snyder

Windsor, Colorado Major: Commercial Aviation

Ashton J. Stelljes

West Fargo Major: Air Traffic Control

Michael Wade Sticka **

Dickinson Major: Flight Education

Derek Nicholas Stokes **

Old Bridge, New Jersey Major: Commercial Aviation

Sadie L. Stover

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Air Traffic Control

Matthew Thomas Strand

Grand Forks Major: Aviation Technology

Management

Christian B. Stromsness

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Nicholas A. Swanson **

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Steffan P. Swanson *

Mount Pleasant, Iowa Major: Air Traffic Control

Mitchell David Voight *

Larimore Major: Commercial Aviation

Jessica Ann Warfield *

Itasca, Illinois Major: Air Traffic Control

Cassidy P. Watkins *

Las Vegas, Nevada Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Jonathan David Wescott *

Plainview, Minnesota Major: Commericial Aviation

Jessica Nicole Williams *

Lambert, Montana Major: Commercial Aviation

Verona, Wisconsin Major: Commercial Aviation

Mark Lacy **

Grand Forks Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Sarah Kaitlyn Ryan

Matthew S. Layden

Daniel R. Schack **

Deltona, Florida Major: Air Traffic Control

Western Springs, Illinois Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Barrett, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Jordan T. Schiavone

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation

Gavin Thomas Leach **

Dellwood, Minnesota Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft

Systems Operations

Matthew Schmit

Grand Forks Major: Commercial Aviation

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• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences Lydia H. Blume *

Redfield, South Dakota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Krista Marie Carrothers

Jeffrey Donald Nordeen

Courtney Cory Steimann

Kaela Marie Lucke *

Toshio John Osuga

Alyssa Marie Triplett

Erika Michelle Monson

Jonathan Brian Rosencrans ***

Lance R. Wilson ***

Bailey E. Mueller **

Blake Sorenson ***

Spokane, Washington Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Wolverton, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Rockford, Illinois Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Crosslake, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Powers Lake Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Park Rapids, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences Harwood Major: Atmospheric Sciences

Fisher, Minnesota Major: Atmospheric Sciences

School of Medicine and Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Derek J. Brink *

Karar Abbas Mohammed

Gosa Dadi

Carrie Elizabeth Nienhuis

Joshua Benjamin Brecht

Kristina R. Adams

Robbie L. Diehl *

Brandon J. Orcutt

Brianne Marie Halstead ***

Jennifer Kay Baukol *

Eric Matthew Flint

Leah Kathleen Runyan ***

Jennifer A. Kersting

Tiffany M. Belgarde

Danielle La Mae Germundson ***

Ciara Elizabeth Stegman

Kelsey Beth Knutson **

Dahlton J. Bell **

Alicia P. Gibson

Kyle W. Williamson *

Jerrod Nathan Sterrett

Emily Lynn Benson

Billie Sue Herauf *

Miranda Lynn Wishart

Trenton Timothy Bohan *

Emily Ann Huesman

Leonard Richard Wrona III

Jordan Rae Bolin

Carolyn Ann Jones

Luke Richard Boran

Holly Jane Mitzel **

Champlin, Minnesota Major: Athletic Training Riverdale Major: Athletic Training Mahnomen, Minnesota Major: Athletic Training Dunn Center Major: Athletic Training Huron, South Dakota Major: Athletic Training

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science Bismarck Major: Medical Laboratory Science Devils Lake Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Reynolds Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Forks Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Forks Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Williston Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Dunseith Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Mayville Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Farmington, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Dickinson Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Aurora, Colorado Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Hawley, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Bismarck Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Forks Major: Medical Laboratory Science Lawton Major: Medical Laboratory Science Bowman Major: Medical Laboratory Science Minot Major: Medical Laboratory Science Fargo Major: Medical Laboratory Science Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science Rolla Major: Medical Laboratory Science Minot Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Forks Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Grand Forks Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Doctor of Medicine The Doctor of Medicine degrees of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences will be presented at a separate commencement May 13, 2018, at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. The names will be published in a booklet distributed at the ceremony.

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

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College of Engineering and Mines Hesham El-Rewini, Dean Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Cole J. Bachmeier **

Fargo Major: Chemical Engineering

Justin James Baker *

Hastings, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Ben Anthony Betzold

Fridley, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Mary Margaret Carpenter

Lakewood, Colorado Major: Chemical Engineering

Russell Thomas Damsgard

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Anthony Dominguez

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Brandon Gerald Gill

Savage, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Michael James Graalum

Fargo Major: Chemical Engineering

William R. Hammann

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Sydney Jo Jacobson*

Shakopee, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Samuel Robert Lerma

Camarillo, California Major: Chemical Engineering

Tanner D. Leslie **

Davenport Major: Chemical Engineering

Chad S. Myers *

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Jordan L. Nelson

Northfield, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Noah Q. Peterson

Superior, Wisconsin Major: Chemical Engineering

Jacob Laray Ries

Wahpeton Major: Chemical Engineering

Tanner Kristian Ring

Williston Major: Chemical Engineering

Hunter Jacob Sannes **

Gary, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Brandon Phillip Severson

Los Angeles, California Major: Chemical Engineering

Timothy Taylor

Hillsboro Major: Chemical Engineering

Austin J. Tesser

Duluth, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Seth L. Welvaert

Shaye M. Mutscher

Christian Hansen

Connor Ryan Willits

Alan R. Nelson *

Jordan M. Hoffman **

Blake Eric Nelson

Daniel J. Martin **

Cole Michael Nelson

Caleb K. Meyer

Logan John Nelson

Jeffrey Tracy Nelson *

Zachary Bondy Nelson

Nicholas Lee Paulson

Stephanie Karin Ness *

Brandon Lee Vovk

Hunter Skyler Obrigewitch

Matthew W. Watson

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

Otsego, Minnesota Major: Chemical Engineering

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Bismarck Major: Chemical Engineering

West Fargo Major: Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Baudette, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering Ada, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Mallory Rae Bemis

Rapid City, South Dakota Major: Civil Engineering

Park River Major: Civil Engineering

Wang Cai

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

Fisher, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Majellen Changcoco ***

Annapolis, Maryland Major: Civil Engineering

Beulah Major: Civil Engineering

Mathew L. Cox *

Grand Forks Major: Computer Science Bismarck Major: Computer Science Eagan, Minnesota Major: Computer Science Hope Major: Computer Science Williston Major: Computer Science Grand Forks Major: Computer Science Andover, Minnesota Major: Computer Science Plano, Texas Major: Computer Science

Katarina Ann Reller

Olympia, Washington Major: Civil Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

Quinn Eric Dalziel **

Josiah C. Rostad

Devils Lake Major: Civil Engineering

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Tesfaye Demissie

Katie E. Sobolik **

Riverside, California Major: Civil Engineering

Reynolds Major: Civil Engineering

Maggie Marie Dye

Isaac Tafelmeyer *

Hibbing, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Sawyer Major: Civil Engineering

Jenna Marie Greenlees **

Phelan Alaric Varez *

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Matthew Ralland Harrison

Jesse Ray Wetzel

Warroad, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Bismarck Major: Civil Engineering

Shen He

Kyle James Wieler ***

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

Walhalla Major: Civil Engineering

Lucas Ryan Hodnefield *

Hunter Jack Woodrich

Grand Forks Major: Civil Engineering

St. Paul Park, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Quinn Erik Huisman **

Nathaniel James Ziegler **

Blue Earth, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Bismarck Major: Civil Engineering

Andrew Chul Johnson

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Sawyer Allen Blumhardt

Ellendale Major: Electrical Engineering

Wesley A. Callahan *

Allegany, New York Major: Electrical Engineering

Darren Carter *

Shoreview, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Rafal Sebastian Cieplak

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Major: Electrical Engineering

Scott P. Crawford

Bismarck Major: Electrical Engineering

Johnathan R. Gander **

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Gretta Lynn Gilje *

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Alex Julian Koble

Minot Major: Civil Engineering

Connor James Lichty

Burnsville, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Maia B. Lundstrom

Nathan Lee Carlson ***

Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Park Rapids, Minnesota Major: Computer Science

Tyler Alan Madsen **

August Casselton Davis

Becker, Minnesota Major: Civil Engineering

Bismarck Major: Electrical Engineering

Jack A. Herbic

Olathe, Kansas Major: Electrical Engineering

Michael Thomas Klein

St. Louis, Missouri Major: Electrical Engineering

Alexander Martin Manz **

Fargo Major: Electrical Engineering

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Computer Science

Nicholas Scott Monson

Elvin N. Gateri

Bottineau Major: Civil Engineering

St Paul, Minnesota Major: Computer Science

David Joseph Mueller **

Jacob Eric Greenlees

Kenmare Major: Civil Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Computer Science

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• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

College of Engineering and Mines Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, continued Justin P. Nelson

Fosston, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Nathan Patrick Rife

Monument, Colorado Major: Electrical Engineering

Drew G. Ross

Seattle, Washington Major: Electrical Engineering

Karl William Schmaltz *

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Phillip Siebels-Lindquest *** St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Megan Kay Spitzer

Ellendale Major: Electrical Engineering

Cahlor Dahl Stedman

Shoreview, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Jerome Michael Sundin **

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Stefan Aleksadar Tomovic

Cold Spring, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Aaron Andrew Sobbe

Burlington, Wisconsin Major: Geological Engineering

Christopher L. Turner

Billings, Montana Major: Electrical Engineering

Andrew William Urvig

Dayton, Minnesota Major: Electrical Engineering

Michael J. Wong ***

Grand Forks Major: Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience Joseph A. Prieto

Edina, Minnesota Major: Environmental Geoscience

Danielle M. Zinsmaster *

Preston, Minnesota Major: Environmental Geoscience

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering William Renner

Bismarck Major: Geological Engineering

Bradley A. Schmidt

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Geological Engineering

Austin Thomas Krank

Jack Thomas Cvetnic *

Elijah Stanley Kranz

Joshua Ryan Dahn *

Joshua R. Logan

Lukas Robert Drayna

Wilson Scott Lysford *

Austin Michael Dussold *

Luke Manning

Nicholas Anthony DyrstadCincotta

Zachary David Marso **

Hanover, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Chaska, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering Mounds View, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Carlos Javier Alba

Oakdale, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Owatonna, Minnesota Major: Geology

Pietra Miura Chaves

Farmington, Missouri Major: Mechanical Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Geology

Peter James Donkers St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Geology

Savage, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Nicholas Joseph Emond

Brandon D. Eitel

Elko New Market, Minnesota Major: Geology

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Luke J. Krogstad

Jeffrey Elliot

Savage, Minnesota Major: Geology

Rosemount, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Grant K. Thorfinnson

Hunter Craig Eslinger

Grand Forks Major: Geology

Beulah Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jordan D. Forbord

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cedar, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Justin Anthony Geffre

Napoleon Major: Mechanical Engineering

Elliot Russell Gehl **

Thanh Binh Xuan Trinh

Ridgecrest, California Major: Electrical Engineering

Christopher M. Creek

Blaine, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Saud Ali Abu Aldam

Grand Forks Major: Mechanical Engineering

Brody Thomas Geisler

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Rayan Alnasser *

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jaden Lunde Hansen

Wahpeton Major: Mechanical Engineering

Bassam Ali Alqahtani **

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Major: Mechanical Engineering

Garrett Tyler Heidelberger **

Farmington, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jace D. Anderson

Cloquet, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Torin R. Heidt

Grafton Major: Mechanical Engineering

Amin Baabol

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Courtney Leon Henry

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Major: Mechanical Engineering

Adam Eugen Bardwell

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Alec Herb **

Mollie Elizabeth Baxley *

Houston, Texas Major: Mechanical Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Mechanical Engineering

Alexander F. Holland *

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Andrey N. Baydak *

Bellingham, Washington Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jesse D. Johnson

St. Michael, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

George Albert Black

Bartlesville, Oklahoma Major: Mechanical Engineering

Trent D. Johnson

Calumet, Michigan Major: Mechanical Engineering

Steven Chandler Borrillo ***

Rochester, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Matthew W. Keller **

Bismarck Major: Mechanical Engineering

Adam G. Bosco

Gurnee, Illinois Major: Mechanical Engineering New Brighton, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Mahtomedi, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering Frazee, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering Sarles Major: Mechanical Engineering Lino Lakes, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Rayce T. Martin *

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Lucian T. Marturano

Chisholm, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Seth William Meyer

Stanley Major: Mechanical Engineering

Zane Raymond Joseph Mileur

Palmer, Alaska Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ali Kaseem Mohammed

Grand Forks Major: Mechanical Engineering

Robert J. Munoz **

Andover, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Gregory Thomas Nelson

Ham Lake, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Tierra Marie Novacek

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jacob Ronald O’Keefe

Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jens T. Pearson

Grand Forks Major: Mechanical Engineering

Brent Gregory Peterson

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Tanner Paul Peterson

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Nicholas Joseph Petronio

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Zachary James Phipps

Tucson, Arizona Major: Mechanical Engineering

Tyler James Regli

Ferndale, California Major: Mechanical Engineering

Nolan C. Schwartz

Dickinson Major: Mechanical Engineering

Trent Gregory Searle

Springville, Utah Major: Mechanical Engineering

Landon Allen Klein

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

Minot Major: Mechanical Engineering

Joshua J. Busse

Apple Valley, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ammar Yaser Khudari

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Major: Mechanical Engineering

David H. Bradley

Dickinson Major: Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Mines Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, continued Ryan J. Silva

Colorado Springs, Colorado Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jared Cole Smith

Albuquerque, New Mexico Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jordan D. Sperl

Savage, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Job C. Stramer

Mandan Major: Mechanical Engineering

David Turner

Omaha, Nebraska Major: Mechanical Engineering

Phillip V. Vetter

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Rooney N. Villegas

Williston Major: Mechanical Engineering

Jake David Wessling

Patrick James Hash

Ian Laurian Rwebembera

Rachelle Maurine Williams

Daniel Marvin Honcharenko

Eric G. Schmidt **

Brian Charles Woodward

Tanner C. Hopfauf

Nicholas Joseph Schmitz

Craig Randall Knutson

Taylor L. Storley

Gabriel Ayangbe Merchant

Merry D. Tesfu *

Christ Maouene Ntaba

Daniel Westerman

Scott Mitchell Nygaard

Patrick Joseph Williams

Paul Obanyi Ondimu

Dylan Scott Willoughby

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Bloomington, Indiana Major: Petroleum Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Mechanical Engineering

Dickinson Major: Petroleum Engineering

Hastings, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Dickinson Major: Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Petroleum Engineering

Grand Forks Major: Petroleum Engineering

Brazzaville, Congo Major: Petroleum Engineering

Parker William Anderson

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Petroleum Engineering

Stavanger, Norway Major: Petroleum Engineering

Morrad A. Battah

Hudson, Wisconsin Major: Petroleum Engineering

Lino Lakes, Minnesota Major: Petroleum Engineering

Bernardo Castro

Monterey, Mexico Major: Petroleum Engineering

Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania Major: Petroleum Engineering Bismarck Major: Petroleum Engineering Mekinock Major: Petroleum Engineering Dickinson Major: Petroleum Engineering Grand Forks Major: Petroleum Engineering Grand Forks Major: Petroleum Engineering Edina, Minnesota Major: Petroleum Engineering Fargo Major: Petroleum Engineering

Jake Timothy Germann

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Petroleum Engineering

College of Education and Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Bachelor of Science in Education

Austin J. Englerth

Andrew T. Joyce

Tanika Cong Nguyen **

Allie Lynn Fabry *

Jade Nicole Krsnak *

Morgan C. Otey

Amie L. Aadalen *

Carly Elizabeth Forbes

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Asia R. Laudal**

Nicole L. Pecka ***

Allen J. Geltel

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Major: Elementary Education

Jayme L. Leintz ***

Makenzie J. Preston **

Emily Sue Gilbertson **

Menoken Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Lauren Elizabeth Greiner *

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Kimberly Pamela Hansen **

Hillsboro Major: Elementary Education

Kelsey R. Heid

Adams Major: Elementary Education

Erica Jo Hoggarth *

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Jacob Marvin Jensen

Belcourt Major: Elementary Education

Chelsey L. Johnson ***

Emerado Major: Elementary Education Major: Middle Level Education

Red Wing, Minnesota Major: Early Childhood Education

Kirsten Renee Barrett **

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Nicole J. Bartholomay *** Sheldon Major: Science

Erin Christine Brown *

Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education

Andrea M. Burkel ***

Badger, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Briauna Rose Corneliussen

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Brady Kai Dokkebakken

Barnesville, Minnesota Major: Composite Social Studies

Education

Samantha R. Downey **

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Grant Patrick Ellingson

Langdon Major: Composite Social Studies

Education

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Major: Elementary Education

Tioga Major: Elementary Education

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education Rancho Cucamonga, California Major: Elementary Education Williston Major: Composite Social Studies

Education

Benjamin M. Lindstrom **

Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education

Mariah Anne Linnell ***

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Karlee N. Linstad *

Fargo Major: Elementary Education

Alexandra C. Lovejoy *

Bismarck Major: Science

Mariah A. Marcellais

Arthur Major: Elementary Education

Kensington, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education St. Peters, Missouri Major: Composite Social Studies

Education East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Early Childhood Education Harwood Major: Elementary Education

Taylor Nicole Ray **

Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education

Joshua G. Regorrah *

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Science

Miranda Lynn Reinbold Higgins Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education

Rachel C. Roue ***

Brooks, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Jessica Ann Schmidt *

Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Rebecca Ann Martin

Grand Forks Major: Composite Social Studies

Education

Ciera Mooney **

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

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College of Education and Human Development Bachelor of Science in Education, continued Aryn Elizabeth Sherf

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Kylie Joy Skime ***

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Kendall M. Slebodnik *

Conway Major: Elementary Education

Whitney Blaine Smith-Ramirez Crookston, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Brianna K. Solie ***

Rochester, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Alisha Ruth Spilde *

Grand Forks Major: Elementary Education

Sarah D. Stordahl ***

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Anna Claire Crocker Tandberg ** Grand Forks Major: Science

Taylor Ann Wild

Arden Hills, Minnesota Major: Early Childhood Education

Andrea L. Wilmer ***

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Samantha Marie Woebke *** Burnsville, Minnesota Major: Elementary Education

Tristin Andrew Ironi

Hannah Louise Whitehead***

Rice, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Grand Forks Major: Secondary Education

Tia I. Klein

Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology

Camden Austin Kuksa Palatine, Illinois Major: Kinesiology

Kaitlyn Mae McClaflin *

Haily Abel *

Glyndon, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology

Taylor Lynn Nadler

Alexandra Jo Andres

New Haven, Missouri Major: Kinesiology

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Kasey Lynn Nieland

Dylan A. Baptist

New London, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

North Hills, California Major: Kinesiology

Jacob Paul Nowak **

Casey Corin Beeler

Belle Plaine, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Zane J. Reller

Morgan N. Bicker **

Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology

Roseau, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Brittany Jean Rosin

Brianna J. Black

Minot Major: Kinesiology

Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology

Caitlin Joy Simmer *

Natasha Lillian Brown **

Rothsay, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Beaumont, Alberta, Canada Major: Kinesiology

Jared K. Skoog

Ashton Adair Carter ***

Menahga, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Hazen Major: Kinesiology

Elizabeth Nicole Smith

Andrew P. Cullen

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Oak Grove, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Taylor Grace Stone

Trevor James Dufner ***

Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education

Mackenzie A. Dumm *

Alyssa Adel Espinoza

Charles Flowers

Jacob Holmen**

Minot Major: Secondary Education

Kaley Nicole King

Grapevine, Texas Major: Secondary Education

W. Grant Kleberg

Golden Valley, Minnesota Major: Secondary Education

Riki Ramirez*

Farmington, Minnesota Major: Secondary Education

John Roche**

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Secondary Education

Elizabeth Jane Syverson***

Grand Forks Major: Secondary Education

Cole H. Thibert**

St. John Major: Secondary Education

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Public Health

Education

Jonah W. Kratochvil

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Towner Major: Kinesiology

Christine Major: Kinesiology

Minot Major: Secondary Education

Evan Reitter **

Erin N. Syverson *** Bismarck Major: Kinesiology

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Sydney Jean Worth

Hailey Marie Ekre

Duluth, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Glenn Fineday III

Pennington, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology Chino Hills, California Major: Kinesiology

Jacob C. Francis

Liberty, Missouri Major: Kinesiology

Nicholas L. Gaasvig

Enrique L. Gutierrez

Monica Audrey Mitteness

Briana Justine Hauck ***

Muna Abdalla Mohamed

Bryce James Hill

Anna Salvino Ojczyk

Jessica Arline Horack

Adedoyin Onanuga

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Public Health Education Falcon Heights, Minnesota Major: Public Health Education White Bear Lake, Minnesota Major: Public Health Education

Grand Forks Major: Kinesiology

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Major: Public Health Education

Williston Major: Kinesiology

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Fargo Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Arianna L. Boettcher **

Osceola, Wisconsin Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Emily J. Deutz **

Grafton Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Morgan Melissa Huber

Jamestown Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Sandra M. Novak

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Brooke Elizabeth Olson **

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Samantha Elizabeth Pothen *

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Jenna Lynne Shane

Lawton Major: Public Health Education

Dickinson Major: Kinesiology

Taylor S. Baumler **

Molly Griep

Shelby Anne Lorenz *

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Sarah Catherine Sand

Molly E. Griep

Whitewater, Wisconsin Major: Kinesiology

Sarah Apanian *

Bachelor of Science in Education in Public Health Education Whitewater, Wisconsin Major: Public Health Education

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services

Grand Forks Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Kassandra Lee Severson

New Salem Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services Denver, Colorado Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Robert L. Solem

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

Keana M. Stormon

Horace Major: Rehabilitation & Human

Services

College of Business and Public Administration Steve Light, Dean Bachelor of Accountancy Kolton Lee Aubol

Grand Forks Major: Accountancy

Nathaniel L. Berning * Grand Forks Major: Accountancy

Rebecca Fern Birdsell *** Harvey Major: Accountancy

Breanna M. Bolin

Andover, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Samuel Gregory Erickson * Fargo Major: Accountancy

Daniel R. Farris

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Trevor Vincent Ferguson Turtle Lake Major: Accountancy

Thomas Robert Gershman Marshfield, Wisconsin Major: Accountancy

Stephen W. Grazier *** Boulder, Colorado Major: Accountancy

Rebecca Mary Hackenmueller ** Albertville, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Atle Alexander Bergl Johansen *** Drammen, Norway Major: Accountancy

Emma R. Johnson *

International Falls, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Lucas Timothy Loken

Minnetrista, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Michael Gregory Long Champlain, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Kameron James McGregor Grand Forks Major: Accountancy

Shawn Alan McHale

Waconia, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Trevor James McMartin St. Thomas Major: Accountancy

Corey A. Mercer

Richmond, Virginia Major: Accountancy

McKinzie Elizabeth Molde * Grafton Major: Accountancy

Declan Patrick O’Higgins Jamestown Major: Accountancy

Haley J. Olson

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Jessi Padilla

Grand Forks Major: Accountancy

Aaron M. Pallen

Blake J. Andert

Fargo Major: Accountancy

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Wyatt William Papenfuss St. Thomas Major: Accountancy

Taylor Lee Ausen

St Paul, Minnesota Major: Airport Management

James Robert Reber

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Devon L. Baggenstoss

Jonathon G. Robideaux Grafton Major: Accountancy

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Accountancy North Oaks, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Allison A. Bauman **

Austin Lee Emineth

Justin Michael Bieber

Christopher Douglas Sigurdson

Fairview, Montana Major: Management

Fargo Major: Accountancy

Michelle Ann Bisenius

Brandon Jacob Taylor Watford City Major: Accountancy

Grand Forks Major: Human Resource

Management

Ryan A. Walstad **

Arianna L. Boettcher **

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Osceola, Wisconsin Major: Human Resource

Management

Alexander S. Browne

Bachelor of Arts

Nazareth, Pennsylvania Major: Aviation Management

Alyssa Lynn Carlson **

Ryan Walker Ames **

Grand Forks Major: Marketing

Franklin T. Hughes

Bowman Major: Management

Jonathon W. Nord

Gimpo, South Korea Major: Airport Management

Magnus Kilen Oen

Wahpeton Major: Management

Nicole Lyn Carlson *

Grand Forks Major: Political Science

Doohyun Choi

San Bernardino, California Major: Political Science

Jack Andreas Christensen

Grand Forks Major: Political Science

Avery J. Cleberg

Oslo, Norway Major: Political Science

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Marketing

Michael Erich Corcoran

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Nicholas Robert Adams * Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Investments Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Marketing Major: Management

Casey Shane Erickson

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Investments

Amy Nicole Filzen

Owatonna, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Rachel Arlene Finkle Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Sophia Cristel Fleck

Bismarck Major: Entrepreneurship

Connor R. Forde

West Fargo Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Michael Matthew Fortuna

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Aviation Management

Benjamin Ryan Fossum Forest River Major: Management

Molly Mae Frank

Chaska, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Nadine Margaret Gapp

Fisher, Minnesota Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Cole B. Genetzky

Rugby Major: Marketing

Cassi Renee George

Nicholas David Craig

Thomas Robert Gershman

Zachary Taylor Davis

Marshfield, Wisconsin Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Jack Dingmann

Fargo Major: Marketing

Nathan Reese Gourde

Grand Forks Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Nicholas Scott Gray

Jordan Kurtis Dionne

Stephen W. Grazier ***

Belcourt Major: Entrepreneurship

Benjamin Robert Andersen

Bismarck Major: Entrepreneurship

Ramsey, Minnesota Major: Human Resource

Management

Fargo Major: Investments

Reynolds Major: Marketing

Grand Forks Major: Management

Cheshire, Connecticut Major: Business Economics Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Entrepreneurship

Jaime R. Adams

Serena Rose Dunn

Katherine Ann Edgar

Chaska, Minnesota Major: Management

Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Accountancy

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Management

Dayna Nicole Bastian

Daniel James Bergum

Patrick Thomas Sewich

Lorissa M. Drewes

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Human Resource

Management

Montrose, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Andrew Donald Schlais

Huntley, Illinois Major: Management

New Hope, Minnesota Major: Marketing Jordan, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Patrick Stuart Scaman

Brandon Edward Dranka

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Management Boulder, Colorado Major: Management

Reiley M. Donahue Fargo Major: Marketing

Devin Scott Anderson

Dallas C. Dragich

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Management

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College of Business and Public Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, continued Dinusha Sammani Gunarathna Adikhari Mudiyansel Mirigama, Sri Lanka Major: Aviation Management

Rebecca Mary Hackenmueller ** Albertville, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Abigail Bernice Eileen Jarve *** SeaTac, Washington Major: Aviation Management

Trevor James McMartin

Bailey Marie Pittman

Ravindu Vathsala Meddepola Arachchilage *

Nicole Rae Polejewski

Chase Alexander Johnson

St. Thomas Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Sara Emily Johnson

Colombo, Sri Lanka Major: Aviation Management

Fargo Major: Banking & Financial

Economics Grand Forks AFB Major: Human Resource

Management

Jason T. Medved

Andover, Minnesota Major: Human Resource

Management

Jacob Jorgensen

Blaine, Minnesota Major: Management

Dylan C. Meyer

Underwood, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Patrick J. Klinger *

Victoria, Minnesota Major: Aviation Management

Mitchell P. Meyer

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting Rogers, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Hadley Brynn Purdy Elk River, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Alayna Nicole Reck **

Grand Forks Major: Human Resource

Management

Trevor Daniel Reis

Rosemount, Minnesota Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Waconia, Minnesota Major: Entrepreneurship

Dickinson Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management Major: Entrepreneurship

Cozette Elissa Halvorson

Wayne Robert Knain

Andrew J. Mikalofsky

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Ryan Hamilton***

Aric John Kohns

Daniel J. Miller

Minot Major: Marketing

Ethan E. Miller

Deltona, Florida Major: Airport Management

Benjamin Lawrence Halvorson Cooperstown Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management Williston Major: Marketing

Minot Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Charlie Klos

Reynolds Major: Information Systems

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Major: Marketing

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Grand Forks Major: Information Systems

Holland Cole Ringgenberg Wyatt Arthur Rusch Sarah Kaitlyn Ryan

Kyle Ross Hanson

Abigail Lynn Koller

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Entrepreneurship

Newburg Major: Human Resource

Management

Nicolas Louis Hanson

Katelyn Paige Larson

Wyatt K. Mullins

Monticello, Minnesota Major: Human Resource

Management

Andre L. Harris *

Tyler J. Larson

Mound, Minnesota Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Samuel Thomas Nee

Major: Human Resource

Management

Hee Won Lee

Mound, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Roseau, Minnesota Major: Marketing West Fargo Major: Management

Grand Forks Major: Management

Fargo Major: Human Resource

Management

Edina, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Ames Matthew Heher

Seoul, South Korea Major: Aviation Management

Grand Forks Major: Investments

Andrew J. Norman

Grand Forks Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Jacob A. Leier *

Mitchel James Herian

Minot Major: Marketing Major: Management

Zacary T. Heuer

David Lerch

Oslo, Norway Major: Business Economics

Keaton T. Hilber

Mitchell A. Liebel *

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Investments

Lucas Timothy Loken

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Management

Alexander Bruce MacGregor

Minto Major: Investments

Christine Elizabeth MacLeod

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Business Economics

St. Michael, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Glendale Heights, Illinois Major: Marketing

Elysburg, Pennsylvania Major: Aviation Management

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Watford City Major: Investments

Trevor A. Hopkins *

Minnetrista, Minnesota Major: Investments

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Investments

Aubrey Kay Hovland ** Rugby Major: Marketing Major: Management

Samuel J. Howard

LaPorte, Minnesota Major: Marketing

North Oaks, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Christian B. Seng

Grand Forks

Major: Management Patrick Thomas Sewich Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Investments

Peyton Lane Olson

Longville, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Mckenna J. Shepard Matthew Scott Shide

Santa Paula, California Major: Management Major: Entrepreneurship

Grant Shultz **

Lake Stevens, Washington Major: Marketing Major: Entrepreneurship

Grand Forks Major: Human Resource

Management

Evan J. Parks

Christopher Douglas Sigurdson

Faith Sara Maendel

Connor L. Peshut

Emma Louise Ilvedson *

Landen Christian Marthaler

Victoria Lynn Ishaug

John C. Mcclintock III

Saginaw, Michigan Major: Management Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Shawn Alan Peterson

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Information Systems

Barnesville, Minnesota Major: Human Resource

Management

Rugby Major: Management

Jerek Joseph Janorschke *

Ada, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Euclid, Minnesota Major: Information Systems

Andrew Donald Schlais

Trevor Alexander Paeth

Pisek Major: Human Resource

Management

Walcott Major: Management

Katie J. Scharfe Hastings, Minnesota

Jacob C. Olmscheid

Rachel Joann Olson

Zimmerman, Minnesota Major: Aviation Management

Zachary C. Hruby

Wilton Major: Marketing

Magnus Kilen Oen

Grace M. Sawatzke **

Zachary Taylor Petron **

Blaine, Minnesota Major: Management

Fargo Major: Marketing

Roseville, Minnesota Major: Management

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Grand Forks Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Joshua P. Sinnott

Taryn Joy Pfingsten

Tianna J. Mckinney

John C. Simonson *

Grand Forks Major: Marketing Major: Human Resource

Management Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Information Systems

Ryan Alan McCollum

Fargo Major: Managerial Finance &

Accounting

Hibbing, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Rylee L. Slotsve

Madison Christine Smith Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Marketing

College of Business and Public Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Technology

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Jacob William Gallagher *

Nicole K. Bylin

continued Samuel J. Smokrovich

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Aaron Peter Sondeland

Edinburg Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Jack Edward Steine

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Aviation Management

Nicholas James Stevens Valley City Major: Management

Alizjah I. Swenson Grand Forks

Major: Marketing

Salem, New Hampshire Major: Graphic Design Technology

Adams Major: Public Administration

Tasha Taylor Laudenbach

Robert Walter Carmichael

Annandale, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design Technology

Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Public Administration

Paige L. Myers

Spencer R. Igo

Borup, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design Technology

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Public Administration

Andres Philip Pedersen

Matthew Kinney

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Public Administration

Chad William Robertson

Benjamin S. Olson

Greenfield, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design Technology

Grand Forks Major: Public Administration

Zihan Zhong

Megan Elizabeth Swanston Bismarck

JiangXi, China Major: Graphic Design Technology

Major: Public Administration

Tomohiro Tanaka

Ashley Jane VanderBush

Matthew J. Tastad

Lauren K. Vetter ***

Fargo Major: Public Administration

Daisen, Tottori, Japan Major: Aviation Management

Fargo Major: Public Administration

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Marketing

Drew C. Thompson *

Winona, Minnesota Major: Banking & Financial

Economics

Jeremy S. Tordsen

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Airport Management

Garrett H. Trochman

Fargo Major: Entrepreneurship

Khongmoog J. Vang Elko, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Natalie Joy Wagner Bismarck

Major: Entrepreneurship

Ryan A. Walstad **

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Tanner Corbett

Grand Forks Major: Industrial Technology

Blake Reed Gierszewski

Grand Forks Major: Industrial Technology

Stephanie Sarte Hollman

Los Angeles, California Major: Industrial Technology

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Operations & Supply

Chain Management

Kathryn K. Mcphail

Yiyi Wang

Nathan Steven Orr

Shanghai, China Major: Entrepreneurship

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Industrial Technology

Jacob D. Wavra

Zachary James Orvik

Grand Forks Major: Marketing

Crookston, Minnesota Major: Industrial Technology

Nicholas C. Whiting

Kade John Paulson

Tyler Aaron Wiertzema

John Stephen Rice

Traverse City, Michigan Major: Airport Management

Delafield, Wisconsin Major: Industrial Technology

Bismarck Major: Industrial Technology

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Marketing

Grand Forks Major: Industrial Technology

Kody Knute Wolla

Charlie T. Rognerud

Minot Major: Information Systems

Forest Lake, Minnesota Major: Industrial Technology

Jordan N. Wollmering

Jared A. Staehr

Qiaoling Yan

Marshal Robert Swenson

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Entrepreneurship

Bismarck Major: Industrial Technology

Hunan, China Major: Management

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Industrial Technology

Sherry Theresa Zeman

Matthew Craig Wavra

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Management

• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 32

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Industrial Technology

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College of Arts and Sciences Debbie Storrs, Dean Bachelor of Arts

Deborah A. Brauer ***

Thomas Henry Devine **

Sheilan F. Hamasoor *

Natasha Lillian Brown **

Grace Elizabeth DiMeo ***

Jack Claude Harvey

Grand Forks Major: Economics

The Pas, Manitoba, Canada Major: Social Science

Sarasota, Florida Major: Political Science Major: French

Bismarck Major: English

Eveleth, Minnesota Major: Communication

Emerald Ann Aipperspach **

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Major: French

Madeline Marie Donovan

Morgan S. Amsley-Benzie ***

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Edina, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Jordan, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Warroad, Minnesota Major: Anthropology Major: Honors Program

Paige Mackinsey Burchett

Marisol Alicia Doporto

Haley E. Henrickson *

Alyssa Ann Anderson **

Kimberly A. Burwash Carmel, California Major: Psychology

Carly R. Downs

Kaylin Jo Anderson

Carly Rose Gordon Cannon *

Lake Elmo, Minnesota Major: Sociology Major: Social Science

Nicklas Høilund **

Leeds Major: Communication Manvel Major: Sociology

Vancouver, Washington Major: Communication

Paul William Anderson

Jace W. Carlin **

Bismarck Major: Honors Program

Grafton Major: Political Science

Duluth, Minnesota Major: Communication

Kassidi Marie Andres ***

Sara Karin Carlson

Grand Forks Major: Communication

Grand Forks Major: Communication

Trimont, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Elizabeth Kathleen Andrews *

Cole David Carns

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Communication

Samantha Guadalupe Chairez

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: English

Anik Colette Chartrand *

West Fargo Major: Psychology

Beulah Major: Classical Studies Major: Political Science

Jordon Leigh Brownell *

Lino Lakes, Minnesota Major: English Major: Communication

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Communication

Kea Larissa Arthur

Los Angeles, California Major: Spanish

Covington, Georgia Major: Psychology

Austin H. Artz *** Minot Major: History

Dayna Nicole Bastian

Jordan, Minnesota Major: Communication

Savanna Lynn Baumgartner

Dustin Todd Dutchuk *** Danica Brooke Dutt Breanna Egeland

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Major: English

Ryan R. Chrest *** Cavalier Major: Sociology

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Abigail E. Berg *

Cameron Anthony Cloyd

Berthold Major: Communication

Shakopee, Minnesota Major: Communication

Daniel James Bergum

Payton Melissa Cole

Chaska, Minnesota Major: Spanish

Burlington, Wisconsin Major: Visual Arts

Megan Sandra Bethke

Matthew J. Collings ***

Maxwell Scott Blosser **

Grand Forks Major: Communication Major: Anthropology

Mitchell J. Boogren

Edina, Minnesota Major: Communication

Samuel Nelson Forbes

Park Rapids, Minnesota Major: Communication

Hillsboro Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Ilana A. Foust-Leibowitz Petaluma, California Major: Sociology

Terrance Fulton, Jr.

Winston Salem, North Carolina Major: Social Science

Margie May Johnson *** Gwinner Major: Communication

Marissa Michelle Johnson

Willmar, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Stephanie Michele Johnson ***

Kaley N. King

Curran T. Gause

Joseph Ryne Kisch *

Hastings, Minnesota Major: Communication

Austin James Lappen Borreson **

Alissa Rose Dahle-Koch **

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Communication

Aliza Byhre Deming ***

Grand Forks Major: Communication

Rebecca Anne Devine

Northome, Minnesota Major: Communication

Natalie A. Gerber *

Justin H. Gerszewski Taylor Renee Grams

Riley Thomas Hallaway

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Communication

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Bottineau Major: Psychology

Selena Mireya Garza

Clearbrook, Minnesota Major: Political Science

Burnsville, Minnesota Major: French Major: International Studies

Carmin L. Johnson

Grafton Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Ashley Megan Boomgaarden

Geneva G. Brandt **

Kayla Marie Johnk

Miranda Leigh Gardner

Kathrine Joan Curtis *

Grand Forks Major: American Indian Studies Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Visual Arts

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Communication

Grand Forks Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Hoople Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Noah Robert Irby **

Michael Thomas Jaeger

Kadee M. Cooper

Haley S. Braathen *

Grand Forks Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Philosophy & Religion:

Philosophy

Afton, Minnesota Major: Political Science

Kira Jae Holm *

Abby M. Fisher ***

Grand Forks Major: Sociology

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Spanish

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Communication

Anthony Joseph Jackson

Ian Collins

Elk River, Minnesota Major: German Major: International Studies

Abby Lee Holloway

Delaney Elizabeth Faiman ***

Mariah Lynn Fossum ***

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Communication

Arendal, Norway Major: Sociology Major: International Studies Major: Spanish

Bismarck Major: Philosophy & Religion:

Philosophy

St. Augustine, Florida Major: Sociology

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Political Science

Ulen, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Nicholas R. Erickson

Shakopee, Minnesota Major: Communication

Andrea Lynae Christ *

Grand Forks Major: Social Science

North Oaks, Minnesota Major: Communication

Lodge Grass, Montana Major: French

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Communication

Meghan B. Hendricks ***

Grapevine, Texas Major: English Barnesville, Minnesota Major: English Major: Psychology

Katie Thora Patricia Kleven Alvarado, Minnesota Major: Communication

Wayne Robert Knain Reynolds Major: Norwegian

Mercedes R. Kolstad

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Jayden F. Kubischta

Bismarck Major: Communication

College of Arts and Sciences Brandon Loyd Miller

Tyler C. Platt

Danielle Patrice Skarperud

Jacob R. Miller

Isaac Lee Plovanic

Seth A. Skjervheim

Madison Chantel Moen **

Cassandra Ann Poitra

Langdon Major: History Major: Communication

Taylor Ann Lehar

McKinzie Elizabeth Molde *

Sydney Elizabeth Rea ***

Boyden, Iowa Major: Communication

Samuel Robert Lerma

Kelsey Jean Monson

Jared Michael Ridl **

Richfield, Minnesota Major: Communication

Kari Lynn Loehr **

Emma C. Morlan

John Roche**

Sheyenne Major: Psychology

Mary Jo Rockholt

Middlebury, Connecticut Major: History

Bachelor of Arts, continued Sade Isabel Lawal

Coon Rapids, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders Park River Major: Communication Camarillo, California Major: Economics

Devils Lake Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Jacob P. Longar

Grand Forks Major: Computer Science

Matthew Jon Lorenz ***

Fargo Major: Honors Program

Waterford, Wisconsin Major: Communication Farmington, Minnesota Major: Chinese Studies

Erica Marie Lutz **

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Alyssa M. Maesse **

Lino Lakes Major: History Major: Political Science

Johannes Kent Mahlum

Bismarck Major: Political Science

Andrew J. Marsh

Ballwin, Missouri Major: Communication

Samantha Sue Marshall ** Grand Forks Major: English Major: Visual Arts

Morgan Rose Mathison **

Tamara Merseli **

Belgrade, Serbija Major: Psychology

Brandy Lillie Slater *** Jack Cooney Stellon * Shantel Rose Storm Patrick A. Sullivan

Taylor Brooklyn Swanson

Devils Lake Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Rachel Michelle Swanton *

Bloomington, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Sidnee Lynn Ronsberg **

Marshal Robert Swenson

Ayla X. Rubenstein ***

Elizabeth Jane Syverson ***

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Communication

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Communication

Grand Forks Major: English

Lake Elmo, Minnesota Major: Classical Studies Major: Honors Program

Grand Forks Major: English

Chelsea Mae Neumann *

Brooke Elizabeth Runningen

Courtney Morgan Noel

Grace M. Sawatzke **

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Spanish Major: Honors Program Major: International Studies

Jacob Thomas Notermann **

Jessica Marie Schacher

Hannah Kathleen Naylor ***

Green Bay, Wisconsin Major: Psychology

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Social Science

New Brighton, Minnesota Major: Anthropology

Monticello, Minnesota Major: Spanish

Savage, Minnesota Major: Communication Major: Political Science

Rapid City, South Dakota Major: Communication

Sydney B. Schaefer

Leah Kristine Ochsner *

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Steele Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Travis Don Schantz

Mandan Major: Social Science

Trevor D. Olson

Duluth, Minnesota Major: Communication

Dylan R. Schnabel

Kulm Major: Computer Science

Madeline Rose Orr ***

Burnsville, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Devin Susie Scott *

Tahlequah, Oklahoma Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Rachel L. Ortega ***

Walker, Minnesota Major: Communication

Katie Marie Scriven

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Communication Major: Spanish

Evan T. Ouderkirk Fargo Major: French

Samantha Danielle Sharief

Jenna Seely Tamburino **

Jacob B. Tescher

Warren, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Madison N. Thibert

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Communication

Landon Timothy Thiel

Glenwood, Minnesota Major: Communication

Angie Mae Thompson **

Lino Lakes, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Caleb A. Van Ornum

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Theatre Arts

Samantha Renee VanGieson Bellingham, Washington Major: Communication

Anthony L. Velloza * St. Augustine, Florida Major: Economics

Lauren K. Vetter ***

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: English

Grand Forks Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Fargo Major: Communication

Ashley L. Oyloe

Carleen Gail Shively

Grand Forks Major: Political Science

Rebecca Rose Patnaude

Caitlyn E. Shoulder *

Linnea G. Maxfield **

Carver, Minnesota Major: Communication

Bismarck Major: Communication

Gideon Rogers

Indianapolis, Indiana Major: History

Elk River, Minnesota Major: English

Mary E. Overby

Natalie L. McLaughlin **

Grand Forks Major: Communication

Edina, Minnesota Major: Communication

Walhalla Major: Communication Major: Sociology

Williston Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Abigail J. Rogers *

Jill Elizabeth Morton *

Noël Ravenna Lugo *

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Spanish

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Communication

Duluth, Minnesota Major: Communication

Grand Forks Major: Social Science

Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Kristin R. Morrison

Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Communication Major: Sociology

Parker J. Luney

Bowman Major: Classical Studies

Crookston, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Margaret Muir

Crosslake, Minnesota Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Fargo Major: Communication

Cavalier Major: Psychology

Brigitte Irene Luedke

Tara K. Lundmark ***

Aberdeen, South Dakota Major: Sociology

Grafton Major: Political Science

Emily Motin ***

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Denton, Montana Major: Theatre Arts

Plaza Major: Communication

Noah Krona Lucas Shoreview, Minnesota

Major: Music

Hibbing, Minnesota Major: Political Science

Williston Major: Communication

Devils Lake Major: English

Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Rapid City, South Dakota Major: American Indian Studies Major: Anthropology

Hannah Grace Peterson **

Savannah Lee Sibold

Burlington Major: French Major: Spanish

Cave Creek, Arizona Major: Communication

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Garrick R. Voigt *

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College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts, continued John N. Volkert

Bachelor of Fine Arts Larimore Major: Visual Arts

Gabrielle McCall Waters

Tyler J. Folkedahl **

Alec T. Rowland

Amber Alysson Fernandez

Emily Elizabeth Schacht

Mackenzie Ann Funke

Delaney Grace Schultz

Emerado Major: General Studies Lyman, Wyoming Major: General Studies

Nicole M. Brelie *

Fountain Valley, California Major: Communication

Christian Zane Feldmann

West Fargo Major: General Studies New Richmond, Wisconsin Major: General Studies

Dana K. Wegge

Grand Forks Major: Musical Theatre Major: Honors Program

Wayzata, Minnesota Major: General Studies Melissa Joan Groth Moorhead, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Ramsey Jay Hoey *

Jesseca C. Hanneman

Rachel Sarah Trieff *

Daniel Peter Weigel

Grand Forks Major: Visual Arts

Anna Elizabeth Holm

Alexander William George Vanyo

Coltin Jeffrey Huus**

Eric Lee Wanek

Angelique M. Jeannotte

Brooke Evelyn Westrich **

Adrian Jonsson

Ashley N. Ystaas **

Brainerd, Minnesota Major: Theatre Arts

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Communication Grand Forks Major: Communication

Karlee J. Westrem **

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Visual Arts

Ashton E. Whalen

Grand Forks Major: Political Science

Rachel Elizabeth Whipple Mazeppa, Minnesota Major: Communication

Mary C. Wilson

Dawsonville, Georgia Major: Psychology

Erica Deann Wise

Kenosha, Wisconsin Major: Communication Sciences

& Disorders

Marcie Marie Woehl ***

Mandan Major: English Major: Philosophy & Religion:

Philosophy

Rebecca Anne Wulf *

Victoria, Minnesota Major: Communication Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Lucas Leonard Yonke *

Thief River Falls, Minnesota Major: Communication

Ellie Taylor Zakheim *

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Communication

West Sacramento, California Major: General Studies

Katherine J. Jansen **

St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Quinton Matthew Lang ***

Grand Forks Major: General Studies

Grand Forks Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

St. John Major: General Studies

Brittany Jean Lee

Erskine, Minnesota Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

Trondheim, Norway Major: General Studies

Rachel S. Mahlum

Fort Wayne, Indiana Major: General Studies

Sarah N. Schwartz *

Bismarck Major: General Studies Chaska, Minnesota Major: General Studies Circle Pines, Minnesota Major: General Studies Mandan Major: General Studies Burtrum, Minnesota Major: General Studies New Rockford Major: General Studies

Karissa J. Kempel **

Bismarck Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

Stirum Major: General Studies

Zachary Andrew Klokstad

Rouston N. Villegas

Grand Forks Major: General Studies

Williston Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

Emily Jean Kollodge *

Rice, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Mariah Kate Zeien

Bismarck Major: Graphic Design/New Art

Media

Korto Maneena Kpetay

Liberia, West Africa Major: General Studies

Sadie E. Larson **

Bachelor of General Studies Nichole Ann Arn

Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Jared James Axberg

North Branch, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Emily S. Bachmeier

Maplewood, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Michael David Black *

Mountain View, Wyoming Major: General Studies

Sidney Jo Carlson **

Grand Forks Major: General Studies

Norris Chin

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: General Studies Las Cruces, New Mexico Major: General Studies

Kayla Lynn Dunwoody

Fargo Major: General Studies

LaMoure Major: Music Performance

Shawn P. Coleman *

New Brighton, Minnesota Major: Music Performance Major: Music Education

Emma Claire Lee

Ashley L. Gayton ***

Grand Forks Major: General Studies

Bismarck Major: Music Therapy

Olivia Jean Mayasich

Alec A. Hepper

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: General Studies

Grand Forks Major: Music Education

Elisabeth K. Melde ***

Matthew Jon Lorenz ***

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Fargo Major: Music Performance

Micaela Shea Monn

Brianna N. Meissner ** Mandan

Pine, Colorado Major: General Studies

Major: Music Education

Kara Nicole Moore *

Morgan M. Nunberg *

Phoenix, Arizona Major: General Studies

Beach Major: Music Therapy

Jenna M. Nelson

Iloriem Raquel Pena *

Red Lake Falls, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Music Therapy

Sydney Anapurna Person

Matthew David Sebald ***

Cora Ramsey Pfennig

Major: Music Performance Olivia Nicole Seidel ***

Velva Major: General Studies

Williston Major: Music Education

Kelsey A. Raymond

Yuesen Yang*

Huntington Beach, California Major: General Studies

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Sadie R. Cochrane **

Mandan Major: General Studies

Elk River, Minnesota Major: General Studies

Amyas Terrel de Rouen

Bachelor of Music

Shakopee, Minnesota

Grand Forks Major: Music Performance

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science

Natisha Joy Corum

Ejazul Haque **

Skye Leake

Jadyn Michelle Cox *

Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health Major: Mathematics

Gabriella Christina Curtis

Shizuoka, Japan Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Andrew John Dallum

Elbow Lake, Minnesota Major: Geography

Brennon R. Davis

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Biology

Casey Marie DeBeltz ***

Grand Forks Major: Biology

Colton James Delonais

Andover, Minnesota Major: Physics

Cogswell Major: Physics Major: Mathematics

Zachary Paul Herigstad

Kayla Lauren McCreary

Thomas Henry Devine **

Grand Forks Major: Physics

Grace M. Hill ***

Rosemary Ariel McDonald **

Erin R. Dingman ***

Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Kaylee Yvonne Hoaby **

Katherine L. Mitchell *

Sean R. Doherty

Monticello, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Jared Michael Hoffman

Shelby M. Moderow ***

Taylor N. Drees

Minnetrista, Minnesota Major: Geography

Levi Adam Hoffman ***

Sean M. Montgomery ***

Dustin Todd Dutchuk ***

Little Falls, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Jacob Layne Holmen **

Emily Motin ***

Eagan, Minnesota Major: Psychology Major: Honors Program

Morgan Rose Ellingson

Minot Major: Mathematics

Morgan Melissa Huber

Thomas J. Muscha *

Benjamin J. Bolduc

Cayde P. Enns

Jamestown Major: Psychology

Chenoa S. Erz

Bismarck Major: Geography

Emily June Falcon **

Hermantown, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Kael Mikal Fontaine

Dickinson Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Laura Elizabeth Adair

Bismarck Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Matthew D. Amundson *** Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Todd R. Andersen

Rogers, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Ross Anthony Ascheman ** Hancock, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Catherine Ann Atwood

New Richmond, Wisconsin Major: Psychology

Amanuel Bahru

Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Hannah Maria Balderas Twin Buttes Major: Psychology

Taylor S. Baumler ** Fargo Major: Psychology

Taylor Beatty

Champlin, Minnestoa Major: Psychology

Gabrielle Kristin Beiter Vintondale, Pennsylvania Major: Biology

Rachel Collette Bock ***

Rogers, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Ryan J. Boll *

LaMoure Major: Psychology

KC A. Braaten ***

Minot Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Robert Tyler Breslin

Alta Loma, California Major: Mathematics

Matt J. Briese ***

St. Augusta, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Alexander Joseph Burton Happy Valley, Oregon Major: Mathematics

Nathan Lee Carlson *** Park Rapids, Minnesota Major: Physics

Jessika J. Caudy

Anchorage, Alaska Major: Psychology

Samantha Guadalupe Chairez Los Angeles, California Major: Biology

Sydney T. Chase

Wahpeton Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Avery J. Cleberg

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Psychology

Dawn Wren Cleveland **

Grafton Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Seia Hara

Grand Forks Major: Biology

Genavie Renae Haraldson **

Little Canada, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Joseph T. Harris

Ramsey, Minnesota Major: Biology

Blake Kenneth Harstad

Belcourt Major: Psychology

Ashley Jo Heida

Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health Grand Forks Major: Biology

Grand Forks Major: Mathematics

Shoreview, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health Fridley, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health Grand Forks Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Bismarck Major: Chemistry

Edinburg Major: Psychology

Minot Major: Biology/Pre-Health Minot Major: Psychology Belcourt Major: Biology/Pre-Health Mentor, Minnesota Major: Geography

Elizabeth L. Foss

St. Cloud, Minnesota Major: Psychology Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health Major: Psychology

Iron River, Wisconsin Major: Biology

Matthew Jon Lorenz *** Fargo Major: Mathematics

Noël Ravenna Lugo *

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Major: Psychology

Elijah Paul Mathews ***

Grand Forks Major: Biology Grand Forks Major: Biology

Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Casselton Major: Biology/Pre-Health Fargo Major: Biology/Pre-Health Elk River, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Chemistry

Mariah Lynn Jorda ***

Crystal, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Lane Matthew Kashur ***

Halliday Major: Biology

Benjamin A. Nelson *** Queen E. Ngale Doson Nguyen

Grand Forks Major: Physics Major: Mathematics

Amy Nielson

Adam Judd Kemp ***

Logan J. Nyhof

Newzaira Medolla Khan

Sydney Marie Paoli

John Valentine Klein III

Alaina J. Patry **

Katharine Elaine Krepp **

Christopher Mark Peterson

Matthew David Kretschmar **

Hailee R. Peterson ***

Ellie Christine Glasner **

Max Major: Environmental Studies

Lauren E. Glasner ***

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Sydney Q. Griffin

Ashley Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Benjamin K. Hanson

Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Fargo Major: Psychology

Mason Robert Lombard *

Olivia A. Johansen ***

Ariel Elizabeth Gallop

Fargo Major: Psychology

Carpio Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Noah Robert Irby **

Riverside, California Major: Psychology

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Wyatt L. Limke **

Harvey Major: Mathematics Major: Political Science

Williston Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Natalie Jayne Freking

Northwood Major: Geography

Lakeland, Minnesota Major: Psychology Oxbow Major: Biology/Pre-Health Mossinee, Wisconsin Major: Psychology Grand Forks Major: Psychology East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Glenwood, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Ellen Louise Larsen ***

Lynd, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Amber Nichole Lautt

New Brighton, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Grand Forks Major: Geography

Elbow Lake, Minnesota Major: Biology

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College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science, continued

Rachel Lynn Sjostrand ***

Alexander J. Woods

Cassandra Ann Poitra

Jenna E. Smith ***

Bismarck Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Taylor M. Wyum*

Samantha Elizabeth Pothen *

Allyssa Marie Poolman *

Ifrah Sohail *

Michaela M. Zins **

Shawn Patrick Reis ***

Michaela L. Sondag

Emily J. Zok *

Caralyne Eleanor Ronai

Baudette, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Carrie Joy Pratt **

Ramstein, Germany Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Klaudia Klaire Price Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Riki J. Ramirez *

Farmington, Minnesota Major: Mathematics

Kelsey Jean Ramseth * Sartell, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Maxwell Palmer Ramstad *

Delano, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Austin R. Rebel **

Bismarck Major: Chemistry

Kaitlin M. Reitz ***

Scranton Major: Psychology

Allison Jean Renken

Bismarck Major: Forensic Science

Nora Ann Rimatzki ***

Minot Major: Biology/Pre-Health

John Roche**

Minnetonka, Minnesota Major: Mathematics

Adonna R. Rogers

Post Falls, Idaho Major: Psychology

Spencer Ethan Roll

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

William Luke Rovig ***

Columbus, Georgia Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Ayla X. Rubenstein *** Lake Elmo, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Brooke Kathleen Ruemmele *

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Kaysha Jean Sadek ** West Fargo Major: Chemistry

Brittany K. Scheer

Grand Forks Major: Mathematics

Troy M. Scott *

Little Falls, Minnesota Major: Biology

Karl Frederick Seames Grand Forks Major: Geography

Shawn M. Seeger *

Oakdale, Minnesota Major: Geography

Carter Steven Shuldes Willmar, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Rachel Ann Silkey **

Dickinson Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Alyssa M. Sippel

Groton, South Dakota Major: Psychology

Alexandria, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Chanhassen, Minnesota Major: Biology Rutland Major: Environmental Studies

Karachi, Pakistan Major: Biology

Lakeville, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Perham, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Anna Kristine Spray

Aberdeen, South Dakota Major: Criminal Justice Studies Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies Bismarck Major: Criminal Justice Studies Chandler, Arizona Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Tiara Lynn Sackman

Minnetrista, Minnesota Major: Biology

Bismarck Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Amanda Jo Steffes *

Tyler Adam Steffen

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Beach Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Melissa J. Stewart **

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies

Bailey Renae Strand **

Kaylin Jo Anderson

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Manvel Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Ellie Jean Sullivan

Tyler Abel Bluml

Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Coon Rapids, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Anna Claire Crocker Tandberg **

Ryan R. Chrest ***

Grand Forks Major: Chemistry

Cavalier Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies Major: Sociology

Huanan Tao **

Ty A. Domben

Boston, Massachusetts Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Willow City Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Ryan L. Woltjer ***

Katie Tharaldson

Katherine Lynn Elliott **

Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Cole H. Thibert **

Selena Mireya Garza

St. John Major: Mathematics

Grand Forks Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Rachel Brooke Thorstenson ***

Donley John Gryskiewicz

Plymouth, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Argyle, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

McKenzie Stenehjem Titus ***

Renee Michele Hanson

Fargo Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Aberdeen, South Dakota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Daniel Peter Todorovic ***

Kaylee Yvonne Hoaby **

Grand Forks Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Monticello, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Emily Nicole Tollefson

Brett L. Hoy

Moorhead, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Alexander M. Twiss

Maxwell J. Kollman

Ham Lake, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Casselton Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Meredith M. Ubel

Lilly Marlena Langton

Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Psychology

Shoreview, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Emmalee E. Walters

Parker J. Luney

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Grand Forks Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Katelyn E. Weber

Jacob M. Meglen

Mankato, Minnesota Major: Forensic Science

Blaine, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Karlee J. Westrem **

Lauren E. Nielsen

East Grand Forks, Minnesota Major: Mathematics

Rapid City, South Dakota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Ashton E. Whalen

Alyssa Ann Nystrom

Grand Forks Major: Psychology

New Rockford Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Sarah Lynn Wherley *** Velva

Nicole R. Pierce

Major: Biology/Pre-Health

Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Hannah Louise Whitehead ***

Sarah A. Poe

Bismarck Major: Psychology Major: Honors Program

Grand Forks Major: Mathematics

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Lyons, Kansas Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Lachlan James Vaira ***

Glasgow, Montana Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Morgan Elizabeth Wentz ***

Bismarck Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Brandon James Williams

Redding, California Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Haeli Kathryn Wolf **

Willmar, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Hannah M. Chaussee

Bismarck Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Jordan Darley

Mililani, Hawaii Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Madilyn G. Derby

Fargo Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Alyssa Adel Espinoza

Grand Forks Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Lucas Franklin Knowlton **

Red Wing, Minnesota Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Justin Michael Leegard

Grand Forks Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Cheyenne R. Letourneau

Rochester, New Hampshire Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

John D. Palarski **

Aniwa, Wisconsin Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Travis W. Potter

Prior Lake, Minnesota Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Sally Pauline Torgerhagen

Richville, Minnesota Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Scholar in the Honors Program Amanda Boyd, Honors Coordinator The following students have met the objectives of the University of North Dakota’s SCHOLAR IN THE HONORS PROGRAM, a program designed to broaden and enrich the undergraduate curriculum.

They have passed sophomore and senior comprehensive examinations, and have been certified for graduation by the Honors Committee of the University. A substantial segment of their University training has been pursued in honor courses, tutorials and colloquia, and they have done independent research.

Morgan Shae Amsley-Benzie

Tyler Folkedahl

Rachel Bock

Matthew Lorenz

Warroad, Minnesota Anthropology/Honors Program Eagan, Minnesota Psychology/Honors Program

Grand Forks Musical Theatre/Honors Program

Fargo Music Performance/Mathematics/ Honors Program

Dustin Dutchuk

Melissa Stewart

Bismarck Psychology/Nursing/ Honors Program

Jenna Tamburino

Minneapolis, Minnesota Spanish/Honors

Ayla Rubenstein

Bismarck Chemistry/Honors Program

Lake Elmo, Minnesota Classical Studies/Psychology/ Honors Program

Senior Departmental Honors Amanda Boyd, Honors Coordinator The following students of high ability, having completed independent research in their major fields of study, and successfully defended their research papers in comprehensive oral examinations, are being graduated WITH HONORS in their major fields.

Taylor S. Baumler

Fargo Psychology/Rehabilitation & Human Services

Kaitlin Reitz Scranton Psychology

Candidates for Commission Lt. Col. Jason J.F. Murphy, Professor of Military Science Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army Haley Balzart Stillwater, Minnesota Major: Nursing

Aliza Byhre Deming Afton, Minnesota Major: Political Science

Ty A. Domben

Willow City Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Brooke Kaytlin Guttormson Tioga Major: Dietetics

Connor Monaghan Pleasanton, California Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Operation

Benjamin Alan Nelson Bemidji, Minnesota Major: Chemistry

Evan Jon Parks Saginaw, Michigan Major: Management

Alaina Janvier Patry Grand Forks Major: Psychology

Lachlan James Vaira Glasgow, Montana Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Garrick Ray Voigt Grand Forks Major: Political Science

Jake Wessling Maple Grove, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ryan Woltjer Willmar, Minnesota Major: Criminal Justice Studies

Lt. Col. George Noel, Professor of Aerospace Studies

Matthew Kinney

Minneapolis, Minnesota Major: Public Administration

Joshua Logan, Mahtomedi, Minnesota Major: Mechanical Engineering

Nathan Patrick Rife

Monument, Colorado Major: Electrical Engineering

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Air Force Curran Thomas Gause

Grand Forks Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Student Honor Medallions Honor Medallions are worn 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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The University Marshals Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal - Morning Dr. Tom Mohr

Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal - Afternoon Dr. Michael Mann

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

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

The Faculty Flag Marshal at today’s afternoon ceremony is Dr. Michael Mann, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Executive Director of the UND Institute for Energy Studies. He was named a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorship in 2009 in recognition for his accomplishments in research, teaching, and service and has also been awarded UND’s highest award for Excellence in Research.

The Faculty Flag Marshal at today’s morning ceremony is Dr. Tom Mohr, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Health Sciences.

Tom joined UND in 1978 and was named a Chester Fritz Professor in 2008. He started at UND as a faculty member in the physical therapy department and served as the department chair from 1993 to 2014. He was appointed as an Associate Dean in 2014. His teaching focuses on neuroscience, biomechanics and research application. His research interests are in the area of biomechanics and pedagogy.

Dr. Mann is a co-founder of the SUstainable eNergy Research, Infrastructure, and Supporting Education (SUNRISE) group in 2004 and helped establish the Petroleum Research Education and Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence (PREEC). He was recognized for these efforts when he received UND’s 2014 Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Award.

Tom has served in leadership roles on a number of national committees including the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Tom is a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association.

He was a primary player in the development of the Institute for Energy Studies. He has more than 215 publications and has secured over $15 million in funding during his career. He has been involved in a wide range of technology development, including energy production from combustion and gasification, wind, and geothermal resources.

Tom resides in Grandin, ND with his wife Peggy who is a professor in the department of physical therapy.

A tradition since the early years of the University of North Dakota, students serve as the honorary marshals and ushers for commencement exercises. They are undergraduate students selected primarily on the basis of academic excellence.

Marshals for Morning Graduate Ceremony

Marshals for Afternoon Undergraduate Ceremony

Grand Marshal Tiffany Metzger

Charter Marshal Trace Dallman

Grand Marshal Kaitlyn Amble

Charter Marshal Wendy Sorenson

Kaitlyn Amble Teagan Anderson Jessica Baker Phillip Bradbury Zachary Daly Chelsea Edwards Kaitlin Feist Emily Hoff Cole Johnson Diah Johnson Tanner King Carla Maurstad Molly McHugo

Gillian Miranda Benjamin Mueller Allison Mulroy Anna O’Brien RayAnna Peterson Jacob Polega Kalindi Rachey Lauren Sandy Charles Stephens Karli Weisz Benjiman Wilebski Grace Zeller Stephanie Ziegler

Alyssa Amundson Jessica Baker Philip Bradbury Zachary Daly Timothy Etonde Rachel Fahey Sarah Gallagher Desiree Giesen Alyssa Hegerman Hanna Hosler Brooke Leabch Carla Maurstad

Carter Mosher Benjamin Mueller Anna O’Brien Joseph Osborn Austin Pithey Joseph Pugh Kalindi Rachey Hannah Reimer Shae Skager Joelle Sunstrom Grace Zeller

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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 two decades ago. Still, many traditions have been

Academic Dress The Gown

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 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 of

Ceremonial Objects The Mace

so 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

International and Tribal Flags International and tribal flags represent the rich diversity of the UND campus and the wide variety of ethnic backgrounds of the University’s students, faculty, and staff. The international flags and tribal flags

carried in the procession and displayed at the front of the arena are from countries and tribal nations represented in this graduating class.

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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 • 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

Students who are members of the following honor societies will be wearing these adornments to 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

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.

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 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.

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

First Generation Cords

• 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.

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

UND Wind Ensemble The University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble, conducted by Professor of Music and Director of Bands Dr. James Popejoy will provide music during today’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m.

In addition, the Wind Ensemble will be featured during UND’s live PreCommencement television show, “Celebrate Achievement.”

Selected by audition, the UND Wind Ensemble consists of the most outstanding wind and percussion students on campus. Performing the finest wind literature available, the ensemble has established a reputation for musical excellence through state, regional, national and international appearances.

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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.

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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