University of North Dakota Winter Commencement 2020 Program

UNIVERSITY of

NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT

December 18, 2020 Grand Forks, North Dakota

Officers of the University Andrew P. Armacost President

Debbie Storrs

Cara Halgren

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost

Vice President for Student Affairs & Diversity

Jed Shivers

Interim Vice President for Research & Economic Development

John Mihelich

Vice President for Finance & Operations

Meloney Linder

Joshua Wynne

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

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

Scott Correll Registrar

State Board of Higher Education Nick Hacker Bismarck – Chair

Danita Bye

Erica Solberg

Stanley

Student Member North Dakota State University

Jill Louters New Rockford

Elizabeth Legerski

Tim Mihalick

Faculty Advisor University of North Dakota

Minot

Kathleen Neset Tioga

Casey Ryan Grand Forks

Retha Mattern Staff Advisor Bismarck State College

Letter From The President I’m sure you’re all as ready as I am to be done with 2020 and a fall semester that will undoubtedly go down in University of North Dakota history as one of the most challenging and unusual ever. The important thing to remember is: We made it!

Back in August when UND reopened for the fall semester, we had a plan in place on how to keep the campus open, keep people safe, maintain health standards and provide our students with the best education possible. I applaud and commend all of you who have persevered through the year. Being a UND graduate at this time makes your class truly unique, exceptional and historic.

It’s safe to say that the entire experience has altered the course of higher education in ways we can see and other ways we can’t yet fully comprehend.

For example, the new Nistler College of Business & Public Administration will be the first business school built in the COVID pandemic era. It will incorporate technologies that both enhance education and communication. Technology outreach will enable us to bring experts into the classroom to engage in more experiential learning, increasing opportunities for collaboration and interactive engagement.

It’s important to recognize that while the past months have been filled with stress and strain, we can be proud of what we’ve accomplished at UND under the most trying of circumstances.

National leaders visited the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences to explore ways UND can assist with deep-space exploration and support the newly created Space Force, both in terms of research and workforce development. It’s an area full of opportunities.

UND’s School of Medicine & Health Science, the School of Nursing, the Center for Rural Health and Department of Psychology developed a Behavioral Health Bridge to provide information and virtual behavioral health treatments to address needs in rural communities. Two regional centers were launched to tackle the issues of mental health and addiction.

In October, the state of North Dakota announced the launch of Vantis, a network enabling unmanned aircraft system – UAS – to operate beyond visual line of sight. UND has played an integral role in the research, development and commercialization of UAS technologies, directly benefiting the agricultural and energy sectors.

Whatever the future holds, change will be part of it. The education you received at UND provides the basis for how you cope with change and respond to it. The Class of 2020 has risen to the challenge of dealing with unforeseen changes and adapting to unpredictable consequences.

As former President John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

UND has provided you with the educational foundation on which to build. As long as you look at it as the start of your education and never stop learning, you will never miss the future.

Andrew P. Armacost President University of North Dakota

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Ceremony for Graduate Degrees Friday, December 18 School of Law Michael McGinniss, Dean Juris Doctor

Scott J. Fahrendorf

Morgan Elizabeth Tuss

Anastasija Ceklic

Rachael Sophia Mickelson Hendrickson

Robert Weslie Urbatsch

Winnipeg, MB Law

Janessa M. Eberle Castle Rock, CO Law

John M. Fahrendorf Grand Forks, ND Law

Grand Forks, ND Law

Grand Forks, ND Law

Grand Forks, ND Law

Fargo, ND Law

Hadley Elizabeth Klepper North Hollywood, CA Law

Marcus C. Skonieczny Grand Forks, ND Law

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

Autumn Rose Arch Sauk Rapids, MN Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Variables Influencing Help-Seeking Intentions for Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in an American Indian and Alaska Native Sample Advisor: F. Richard Ferraro

Mark Allen Rerick Grand Forks, ND Educational Leadership Dissertation: Student Athlete Perceptions on Coaches’ Relationships Impacting Continued Participation in High School Athletics Advisor: Sherryl Houdek

Karthik Balaji Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Carbon-Dioxide Pipeline Infrastructure Route Optimization and Network Modeling For Carbon Capture Storage And Utilization Advisor: Minou Rabiei

Lisa Ann Ross-Hain Grand Rapids, MN Educational Practice & Leadership Dissertation: Transitions In Tumultuous Times: Teachers’ Experiences with Distance Learning Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisor: Mary Baker

Kaylyn M. Bondy Mandan, ND Higher Education Dissertation: The Art & Science of Transition: A Descriptive Case Study Between a Two - and Four-Year Institution Advisor: Carolyn Ozaki

Doctor of Philosophy

Jill Marie Calderon Black Mountain, NC Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Impact of Clinician Attachment Style on Burnout and Job Satisfaction: Introducing Mindfulness as a Mediator Advisor: Kara Wettersten

Essa Saleh A. Alkathiri Grand Forks, ND Communication Dissertation: The Relationship Between Saudi Citizen Perceptions of Vision 2030 and Saudi Government Social Media use to Promote Vision 2030 Advisor: Pamela Kalbfleisch

Saurabh Ajit Chimote Grand Forks, ND Energy Engineering Dissertation: Cloud Computing for Real-Time Detection of Buried Pipelines and Spills Advisor: Michael Mann

Mhammed Mosleh A. Alzahrani Grand Forks, ND Communication Dissertation: Using Mentoring Enactment Theory to Explore How Saudis Receive Mentorship In Public Sector Organizations With Vision 2030 Advisor: Pamela Kalbfleisch

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

Joel Benjamin Runnels Bloomington, MN Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Dr. Andrew Foster’s Contributions to Deaf Education in Africa: The Ghana Years (1957-1965) Advisor: Marcus Weaver-Hightower

Elena Favela Naca Minneapolis, MN Teaching and Leadership Dissertation: A Critical Race Examination of the Lived Experiences of Persistent African American Students at a Predominantly White Community College Advisor: Joshua Cohen

Loren W. Soma North Oaks, MN Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: The Influence of High Intensity Turbulence and Secondary Flows On Slot Film Cooling Over an Aft Loaded Vane Advisor: Forrest Ames

Robert Anthony Foster Peosta, IA Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Safety Culture in Collegiate Aviation - A Cross-Sectional Analysis Between Multiple Universities Advisor: Daniel Adjekum

Arun Sukumaran Nair Grand Forks, ND Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Uncertainty Quantification and Economic Dispatch Models for the Power Grid Advisor: Prakash Ranganathan

Chuncheng Li Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Molecular Simulation Study of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods in Tight Formation Advisor: Hui Pu

David L. Woods Wahpeton, ND Educational Leadership Dissertation: Coaches’ Perceptions on Including Transgender Athletes in High School Interscholastic Sports and its Effect on Team Chemistry Advisor: Gail Ingwalson

Joni Kay Mehrhoff Prairie Rose, ND Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Influences on the Development of Ethical Decision-Making in Speech-Language Pathology Students: A Phenomenological Study of Graduate Students and Clinical Supervisors Advisor: Carolyn Ozaki

Jin Zhang Grand Forks, ND Geological Engineering Dissertation: Aqueous Imbibition with Enhanced Contact Area Approaches to Extract Oil from the Bakken Formation Advisor: Wang Dongmei

Attia Tun Noor Grand Forks, ND Teaching and Leadership Dissertation: The Role of a Principal In Creating a School Climate In Which New American Students Thrive: An Ethnographic Case Study of a Midwest Magnet School Advisor: Jared Schlenker

Shaojie Zhang Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery in Tight and Shale Reservoirs Using Surfactants and Supercritical CO2 Advisor: Hui Pu

Amanda Pasierb Grand Forks, ND Communication Dissertation: How Affect Rhetoric and a Changing Digital Landscape Shape Youth Digital Social Movements of the Twenty-First Century Advisor: Bradley Serber

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

Daniel James Kmetz

Kaci Kyana Levorsen

Govinda Adhikari

Jenna Nichole Laurin

Sara Elizabeth Marie Maul

Keenen Halvorson Berning

Sarah Gloria LePage

Michael Lourdel Miles

Madison Jane Comeau

Todd Phelps

Evan J. Moser

Rob Guthrie Doye

Jaden Lee Rudie

Sean P. Russo

Jeremy Peter Friesz

Erica Leigh Seger

Derek John Schaff

Alison Rae Graham

Mark Daniel Shockley

Matthew P. Sebby

Megan O. Hamilton

Bridget Watson

Zachary Laurence Serebin

Ethan Thomas Horner

Jessica Lee Whetstone

Shaju Sivabalan

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy Grand Forks, ND Accountancy Grand Forks, ND Accountancy Scottsdale, AZ Accountancy Mandan, ND Accountancy

Rochester, MN Accountancy

Woodbury, MN Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Haddam, CT Forensic Psychology

Plymouth, MN Business Administration

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Dola, OH Business Administration

Bigfork, MT Linguistics

Norfolk, VA Business Administration

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Fargo, ND Business Administration

Litchfield, MN Forensic Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Tucson, AZ Forensic Psychology

Bismarck, ND Business Administration

Pipe Creek, TX Linguistics

Brownsboro, AL Forensic Psychology

Gwinner, ND Business Administration

Alexandria, VA Forensic Psychology

Sterling, VA Business Administration

Marcus C. Skonieczny

Mike Joachin Miami, FL Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Brayden R. Mick

Master of Business Administration

Aerin Spade

Allison Marie Mulroy

Austen James Adam

Dakota Orion Spellman

Logan B. Alm

Srirama Murthy Vadlamani

Stephanie Rose Bastian

Thomas John Werner

Cody J. Bendickson

Michael Steven Zimmerman

Brainerd, MN Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Sydney Sagehorn St. Michael, MN Accountancy

Grant N. Walski

East Grand Forks, MN Accountancy

Master of Arts Adrienne Jasmine Bailey Kings Bay, GA Forensic Psychology

Megan Colleen Barrett Middletown, DE Forensic Psychology

Richard Belz

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Lily C. Brundin

East Grand Forks, MN Communication

Jennifer Christine DiMicco Ewa Beach, HI Forensic Psychology

Will Eineman

Harrison Township, MI Forensic Psychology

Kristin Renee Jarrard Sautee, GA Forensic Psychology

Maple Grove, MN Business Administration Fargo, ND Business Administration Burlington, CT Business Administration Sabin, MN Business Administration

Grand Forks, ND Business Administration Johnstown, CO Business Administration Austin, TX Business Administration Burnsville, MN Business Administration New Hope, MN Business Administration

Dustin D. Deutsch

Minot, ND Business Administration

Alison Edwards

Lenexa, KS Business Administration

Jonathan Charles Fargo Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Nickolas Jon Fejfar

Young America, MN Business Administration

Thomas Robert Gershman Hayward, WI Business Administration

Travis James Hirschey Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Grant Walter Johnson

Grand Forks, ND Business Administration

Ashley Anita Laub

Elgin, ND Business Administration

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Master of Education Taylor Nicole Cigelske Hatton, ND Reading Education

Karlea Ann Field Erhard, MN Special Education

Britni Ellyse Haugen Cooperstown, ND Special Education

Jesse Joseph Hinds

Tacoma, WA Instructional Design & Technology

Cortney Marie Klocek Ellendale, MN Special Education

Hilary Jean Kujawa

East Grand Forks, MN Special Education

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

Master of Occupational Therapy

Elizabeth Perrine Motlik

O Fallon, MO Instructional Design & Technology

Jamie Lee O’Halloran Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Rachael Marie Parr Pinckney, MI Special Education

Tess Nicole Raven Baltimore, MD Special Education

Allexis A. Sandwick Bismarck, ND Special Education

Faigel Zeffren

Bala Cynwyd, PA Special Education

Krista Lynn Steinbeisser Sidney, MT Occupational Therapy

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Wade D. Carr

St. Paul, MN Mechanical Engineering

Gisela Liliana Mora Cortez Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Kathleen Julian Preston Naperville, IL Petroleum Engineering

Aaron Elvis Rangel

Mission, TX Petroleum Engineering

Hamid Reza Rashidi Araghi Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Xueling Song

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

James Alan Sorensen Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Master of Public Administration

Fargo, ND Visual Arts

Chicago, IL Special Education

Theodore A. Darnell

Enid, OK Space Studies

Kara Lee Erikson

Master of Public health

Easton, MO Special Education

Donna Flaten Grand Forks, ND Public Health

Hope, ND Special Education

Kristin Margaret Fritz

Tyler, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Baxter, MN Public Health

Griffin John Garabedian Hamden, CT Geography

Mandy Slag

Bismarck, ND Public Health

Benjamin Todd Gates Mayville, ND Cyber Security

Master of Science

Bailey Cae Goodspeed

Malena Abreu Sintes

Yocheved Gross

Tavares, FL Special Education

Norcross, GA Special Education Baltimore, MD Special Education

Nathan Paul Adams

Dinusha Sammani Gunarathna Adikhari Mudiyansel

Fargo, ND Cyber Security

Grand Forks, ND Aviation

Woohyun Bang

Julia R. Hartz

Manassas, VA Aviation

Cavalier, ND Special Education

Michael John Barrett

Emily Hautbois

Ormond Beach, FL Aviation

Fairfax, VA Nutrition

Heidi Marie Bear

Jason M. Hicks

Montpelier, ND Reading Education Mankato, MN Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Curt Ivar Holmer Haymarket, VA Space Studies

Seth Daniel Johnston

Fargo, ND Special Education

Fergus Falls, MN Special Education

Megan Lee Blackburn

Annalesha M. Kalis

Mount Pleasant, MI Psychology

Master of music

Corinne Nicole Blotske

Hui Li

Zachary Matthew Bowe

Shanghai,China Music

Frayda Cohen

Andrew Phillip DeWitt

Oakbank, MB Public Administration

Alexis Berg Kayla Marie Due

Waterville, VT Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Biology

Micheal Steven Giles

Holly Amber Beckmann

Master of Fine Arts

Kristen Joan Burkholder

Fargo, ND Special Education

Mary Kathleen Ochs Nidhal Badrouchi

Louisville, KY Instructional Design & Technology

Brian J. Clark

Amanuel Chernet Bahru

Master of Engineering

Heather Jane Bump

Bemidji, MN Special Education Louisville, KY Special Education

Mark James Bresnahan Grand Forks, ND Geography

Sioux Falls, SD Special Education

Joseph V. Kalka

Grand Forks, ND Teaching and Leadership

Kelsey Ann Krautkremer Fargo, ND Early Childhood Education

Daniel Kulp

Clovis, NM Space Studies

Madison K. Brunelle

Michelle Kristin Lasa

West Fargo, ND Special Education

Billerica, MA Special Education

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

Winnipeg, MB Atmospheric Sciences

Alexandra C. Lovejoy Thief River Falls, MN Special Education

Kristin Laura Maciejewski Pulaski, WI Special Education

Yusuf Adam Marafa Grand Forks, ND Educational Studies

Miriam Weintraub

Kerry Ann Hicks

Caitrin Jonell White

Anisa D. Holwerda

Amanda Lynn Wieser

Kristin Lee Johnson

Maliha Yelmahi

Julie Jungels

Alexi H. Zanders

Amanda Joy Kaping

Lakewood, NJ Special Education

Bemidji, MN Social Work

Brookings, SD Special Education

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Fargo, ND Special Education

Red Wing, MN Social Work

Auburn, AL Mechanical Engineering

Fargo, ND Social Work

Gilbert, AZ Electrical Engineering

Hutchinson, MN Social Work

Chantelle Christine Kuntz

Lillian Marie McNulty Eastlake, OH Special Education

Paschal Mokwenye

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Maha Rita Arabia Obedoza Folsom, CA Cyber Security

Yetunde Mosebolatan Oladeji

Alpharetta, GA Instructional Design & Technology

Shana Alyssa Perchik Baltimore, MD Special Education

Israa Qawasmi

Killeen, TX Early Childhood Education

Katy S. Ramey

Grand Forks, ND Special Education

Master of Science in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics Nipa Akter

Grand Forks, ND Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Joshua Matthew Braun

Land O Lakes, FL Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Manoj Chainani

Houston, TX Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Timothy Cole Wanless

Boise, ID Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Cortney Elizabeth Rosengrants Lamar, CO Special Education

Nicholas Charles Salesky Tacoma, WA Special Education

Jaylen Allen Schlenvogt

Belcourt, ND Medical Laboratory Science

Ryder William Shallbetter Grand Forks, ND Chemical Engineering

Binisha Shrestha

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Jocelyn C. Sloan West Fargo, ND Cyber Security

Jonathan Wade Snarr Woodland Hills, UT Electrical Engineering

Katherine Leigh Tellander Circle Pines, MN Special Education

Maksym V. Tkach Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Abigail N. Tunby

Froid, MT Reading Education

Sioux Falls, SD Social Work

Haley Mae Linstaedt Megan Marie Mansavage Laporte, MN Social Work

Alexandra Vasilica Mitchell Seattle, WA Social Work

Murat Ayamba Ndikum Fargo, ND Social Work

Katie Schmidt Fargo, ND Social Work

Tiahna N Simmers

Master of Social Work

Gloria Maria Rodriguez Grand Forks, ND Cyber Security

Elizabeth Joy Ulring Larson

Bloomington, IL Social Work

Simone Yvonne Rhodes Santa Maria, CA Space Studies

Dickinson, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Jenelle Stach Becker, MN Social Work

Crystal Allred Lebanon, OH Social Work

Sheila A. Stadstad

Casandra Kay Anderson Crookston, MN Social Work

Moorhead, MN Social Work

Tiffany Marie Staloch Cleveland, ND Social Work

Taylor Ann Becker Greenbush, MN Social Work

Alison Traynor

Sage Saylards Becklund-Erickson Pelican Rapids, MN Social Work

Bismarck, ND Social Work

Chelsey Breanne Tschosik Algonquin, IL Social Work

Salina Evelyn Berg Minot, ND Social Work

Timothy Dale Warburton

Anastasia Marie Brakel West Fargo, ND Social Work

Billings, MT Social Work

Nicole Marie Brandt

Specialist Diploma

Sherri Ann Cote

Paige Elin Strom

Grand Forks, ND Social Work Fargo, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Educational Leadership

Kylee Marie Damm Wadena, MN Social Work

Casey Nicole Davidson Thompson, ND Social Work

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Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Diana Kostrzewski, Dean Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Alexandra Marie Anderson Excelsior, MN Human Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rylee Madison Albertson Fargo, ND Nursing

Jesse David Baumgartner * Courtland, MN Nursing

Sarah Therese Benke ** Chanhassen, MN Nursing

Megan Lucille Boman ** East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Leanna L. Boster * Isanti, MN Nursing

Dylan Noah Brandner * East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Erin Marie Brown * Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Brooke L. Carik * Cavalier, ND Nursing

Gabrielle Morgan Carlson Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Haylie R. Carlstrom ** East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Albertine L. Cooper Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Amber L. Cordell * Cottage Grove, MN Nursing

Torie L. Danielson * Horace, ND Nursing

Caelan R. Fergel

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Nicole Rose Gannucci Cottage Grove, MN Nursing

Madison Magaret Goetzfridt ** Mandan, ND Nursing

Danaia L. Greywater *

Erica B. Reigstad ***

Haley N. Boushee **

Nathan Matthew Halverson

Nicole Marie Saburn **

Haley Mae Brown

Shay Victoria Harris

Laura M. Sauer **

LeeAnn Renee Clark

Julene Rose Hawkins **

Glory Hannah Schettler ***

Debra Leigh Conley

Veronica A. Hondl

Patrick P. Schimke

Brandi M. Corday

Jaime Lynn Hunt **

Samantha Jean Schmidt

Reese A. Cummings

Nicolle M. Klukken ***

Joelle Rose Schmuck *

Sydney M. Dennis *

Karlee Anne Kouba *

Lillian R. Setterlund *

Lexi Erickson

Jazmine Mae Krogstad **

Taylor Rose Slettvedt **

Jessica Jean Helmer

Breea L. Longley **

Hunter Wayne Soli

Courtney Ann Leben ***

Anna M. Lundquist

Alexis B. Stern

Sharalyn Leiyah McNutt ***

Rebecca Irene Maertens *

Paige Marie Ansell Thorsen

Breana L. Merrier

Layne Andrew Miller

Kristina N. Tuttle

McKenzie Lynn Metzen **

Gillian Cecelia Miranda

Abigail R. Undem

Abigail R. Metzger

Tate Mitchell Nelmark

Kali Marie Vogelbacher

Taylor Kaye Pearson

Emma R. Ness ***

Haley Marie Warren

Nissa Racquel Peterson

Mckayla C. Overby **

Lauren M. Wolfe

Christopher J. Roberts

Kari Jacqueline Pearson **

Madysen Kay Zander *

Jacinda Faye Schell

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Baker, MN Nursing

Duluth, MN Nursing

Belcourt, ND Nursing

St. Paul, MN Nursing

New Brighton, MN Nursing

Bismarck, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Minot, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Osakis, MN Nursing

East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Bemidji, MN Nursing

Cambridge, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Delano, MN Nursing

Sauk Centre, MN Nursing

Chaska, MN Nursing

Lindstrom, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Roseau, MN Nursing

Eden Prairie, MN Nursing

Leal, ND Nursing

Frazee, MN Nursing

West Fargo, ND Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Ogema, MN Nursing

Moorhead, MN Nursing

East Grand Forks, MN Nursing

Hibbing, MN Nursing

Grand Forks, ND Nursing

RayAnna Lynn Peterson **

East Grand Forks, MN Social Work McLeod, ND Social Work

Williston, ND Social Work Nampa, ID Social Work Cando, ND Social Work

New Town, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work Bismarck, ND Social Work Cheyenne, WY Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Watford City, ND Social Work Duluth, MN Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work Wyndmere, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work Hutchinson, MN Social Work Prior Lake, MN Social Work

Devils Lake, ND Social Work

Aryanna Caitlyne Schroeder

Hibbing, MN Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Rachel M. Pribula * Minneapolis, MN Nursing

Amanda Jeanne Quinn Grand Forks, ND Nursing

Safari Lynn Berry Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Julie Jean Reichert Scheef * Fisher, MN Nursing

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Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Jena Jean Sullivan ** Grand Forks, ND Social Work

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Bachelor of Science in Social Work, continued

Dawn Annette Swedberg

Tori Grace Waege **

Julie Marie Tjelle

Maria Ann Wolf Burdick

Cooperstown, ND Social Work

Grand Forks, ND Social Work

Thief River Falls, MN Social Work

Devils Lake, ND Social Work

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Jocelyn Gray

Dustin Michael Wagner

Paige L. Mogilefsky

Leslie E. Zeigler

Joseph J. Dombeck

Bobbi Jean Rasmussen

San Diego, CA Medical Laboratory Science

Langdon, ND Medical Laboratory Science

Rochester, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Rochester, MN Medical Laboratory Science

St. Charles, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Moorhead, MN Medical Laboratory Science

Presidents of the university

William M. Blackburn 1884 — 1885

Henry Montgomery 1885 — 1887 (Acting)

Homer B. Sprague 1887 — 1891

Webster Merrifield 1891 — 1909

Frank L. McVey 1909 — 1917

Earle J. Babcock 1917 — 1918 (Interim)

Thomas F. Kane 1918 — 1933

John C. West 1933 — 1954

George W. Starcher 1954 — 1971

Thomas J. Clifford 1971 — 1992

Kendall L. Baker 1992 — 1999

Charles E. Kupchella 1999 — 2008

Robert O. Kelley 2008 — 2016

Edward T. Schafer 2016 (Interim)

Mark R. Kennedy 2016 — 2019

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Joshua Wynne 2019 — 2020 (Interim)

Andrew Armacost 2020 — present

College of Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Jakob M. Ableitner

Grand Forks, ND Chemical Engineering

Nayana Catherine Batham Grand Forks, ND Chemical Engineering

Auroura Agnes Eckberg Grand Forks, ND Chemical Engineering

Noah Hunter Shane

Edina, MN Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Spencer Bretz

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Patrick Ryan Dougherty ***

Alyssa C. Schultz

Savage, MN Computer Science

Kimberly N. Giles *

John E. Lewis

Ham Lake, MN Environmental Geoscience

Austin J. Siekkinen

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Hibbing, MN Environmental Geoscience

Jeffrey Alan Hennen Green Isle, MN Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

Grafton, ND Computer Science Rugby, ND Computer Science

Michael B. Weatherford *

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Bridger L. Hahn

Waiwan Ling ***

Mike Shipka LaDoux *

Blake Arion Masterson

Seth Lykins **

Seth Michael Thoelke **

Rawlins, WY Civil Engineering

Nisswa, MN Environmental Geoscience

Megan J. Giesler

Nolan J. Hovland

Red Wing, MN Geological Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science Delano, MN Computer Science

Khalid Menawi

Hanover Park, IL Civil Engineering

Michael Patrick Monson Ben L. Olson

Patrick Ryan Dougherty ***

Reid J. Peterson

Cameron L. Hoovestol

Duluth, MN Civil Engineering West Fargo, ND Civil Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Civil Engineering Zimmerman, MN Civil Engineering

Brian Rezac *

Powell, WY Civil Engineering

Erzenhausen, RP Mechanical Engineering

Jenna Wencl **

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Chenghao Xue

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Michael K. Afful

Haverhill, MA Petroleum Engineering

Hunter W. Daluge

Big Lake, MN Petroleum Engineering

Dennis G. England

Oklahoma City, OK Petroleum Engineering

Osvaldo K. Izata

Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering

Anacleto Joao

Grand Forks, ND Petroleum Engineering

Said Suleiman Mohamed Fargo, ND Petroleum Engineering

Colton C. Czech

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Jacob T. Miles

Williston, ND Mechanical Engineering

Jake A. Meyer

Grand Forks AFB, ND Computer Science

Kristopher Allen Flagtwet **

Pengilly, MN Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience

Grand Forks, ND Computer Science

Zakari Michael Hernandez

New Prague, MN Civil Engineering

Zachary David Reinholdt

Shoreview, MN Mechanical Engineering

Zachary David Vick

Taylor Bosch **

Jonathan T. Boggio *

Pittsburgh, PA Civil Engineering

Lonniece Powers

Glenside, PA Electrical Engineering

Lakeville, MN Computer Science

Grant E. Haataja **

Fargo, ND Civil Engineering

Adam Thomas Ramsey

Bloomington, MN Electrical Engineering

Christopher Aaron Anderson

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Hibbing, MN Civil Engineering

Issa Mohamed Omar

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Dustin M. Gerard **

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

Nicholas Annan Johnson Bloomington, MN Mechanical Engineering

Isaiah L. Klingfus *

Grand Forks AFB, ND Electrical Engineering

Hawley, MN Mechanical Engineering

Eric J. Kolb

Mandan, ND Electrical Engineering

Hudson, WI Mechanical Engineering

Erika Rae Lillie

Sam S. Ladoux

Hastings, MN Electrical Engineering

Pengilly, MN Mechanical Engineering

Alexander David Moudry

Nathanael James Rairdon

Elk River, MN Electrical Engineering

Grand Forks, ND Mechanical Engineering

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* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

College of Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean Kayla M. Ellison *

Madison Gabrielle Knoll **

Halee Marie Reichenbach *

Amanda E. Aedo

Madison C. Feltman

Abigail L. Korte **

Kelly E. Reishus *

Allison B. Anderson ***

Cassidy Folden

Danielle Marie Lafromboise

Grace Catherine Rerick ***

Yasmin Osman Awad

Macaria Alyssa Garcia

Katlin Louise Larson

Layla Jean Roderick ***

Kayla Betty Baker

Erin Garrison

Hennessy Victoria Locsin *

Emily M. Ryan **

Tyler Edward Barnhardt *

Danielle L. Gillem

Mikala L. Maruna

Morgan J. Sagedahl

Alison B. Beireis *

Christopher Andrew Hanson**

Jenna L. Mccabe *

Melanie H. Schindler

Cody Bernheisel *

Brenda L. Haugen

Anna Jane McDonald **

Bachelor of Arts Grand Forks, ND Sociology Montrose, MN Honors Program St. Paul, MN Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Psychology Mandan, ND Spanish

Shakopee, MN Honors Program Montrose, MN History Chinese Studies

Safari Lynn Berry

Bismarck, ND Psychology

Minto, ND Communication

Fargo, ND Sociology

Nathan T. Carlstrom Grand Forks, ND Sociology

Kirstin Raylyn Cavanaugh Devils Lake, ND Psychology

Brittney Paige Chonto ** Fargo, ND History Anthropology

Evan Claypool

Indiana, PA Communication

Kandace R. Desjarlais Belcourt, ND Psychology

Rachel Nicole Dillard Las Vegas, NV History

Casey McKinnon Dingle * Grand Forks, ND Psychology Sociology

Rikke Myreng Duaas Vestby, Norway English

Madison Rose Edwards Bismarck, ND Psychology

Jacob Ellefson

Grand Forks, ND Social Science

Plymouth, MN Communication

Burnsville, MN Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Sociology

Blaine, MN Communication

Hastings, MN Psychology

Thompson, ND History

Grand Forks, ND Philosophy & Religious Studies: Philosophy

Katherine Michelle Hayes ***

Katelyn Elizabeth McDonald *

Plymouth, MN English

Gabirel Jameson Hill

Nicholas D. Carlson

Evansville, MN Psychology

Belcourt, ND Social Science

Mandan, ND Sociology

Grand Forks, ND Honors Program

Fargo, ND Psychology

Bossier City, LA Communication

Danika Held

Erika Ann Brann ***

Cohasset, MN English

Grand Forks, ND Communication

Grand Forks, ND English

Alexander J. Bialke *

Grand Forks, ND English

Minot, ND Psychology

Grand Forks, ND American Indian Studies

Madison L. Nixon Carnation, WA Communication

William Byron Hurley Excelsior, MN Communication

Grand Forks, ND History Grand Forks, ND Sociology

Meghan Sloane Jeanotte

Margaret Jeanne Powell ***

Grand Forks, ND Philosophy & Religious Studies: Philosophy

Grand Forks, ND Spanish

Shaquel Danyel Johnson

Kirsten Lee Pratt

Abigail L. Jorgenson

Madison J. Pulvermacher **

Grand Forks, ND Anthropology

Graceville, FL Psychology

Alkabo, ND English Honors Program

Wykoff, MN Psychology

Emma R. Klindworth

Tiana Marie Rausch

Beulah, ND Visual Arts

Grand Forks, ND Spanish

Isaiah L. Klingfus * Hawley, MN German

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Jamestown, ND Social Science Maddock, ND History Anthropology

Julianna M. Senica * Nisswa, MN Communication

Joshua Seth Severud *

Grand Forks, ND Philosophy & Religious Studies: Philosophy English

Arlene Smith

Stillwater, MN Communication

Saphyra C.D. Turnier Jeudy

Harwood, ND French

Sydney Elizabeth Pabian *

Natalie A. Pike *

East Grand Forks, MN Psychology

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Nicole Johannah Shaw

Foxholm, ND Spanish Honors Program International Studies

Rose Celine Jean

Benjamin Edward Schleicher **

Dylan Andrew Norgard Mayville, ND Social Science

Kaelyn Rose Jackson

Grand Forks, ND Communication International Studies Spanish

Emily Peyerl Sears ***

Anoka, MN Communication

Grand Forks, ND Economics

Bemidji, MN Communication Sciences & Disorders

Branden Andrew Murray

Connor Scott Nikolaus

Nicholas A. Holmes ***

Watford City, ND English

Karly Lorraine Schrodt

West Fargo, ND Communication

Devils Lake, ND Anthropology

Bessemer, MI Psychology

Alana B. Merritt *

Alan D. Ngo

Kaitlyn D. Hillebrand *

Grand Forks, ND Honors Program

Nicole Faye Schreiner **

Minneapolis, MN Psychology

Rachel Eta Hill **

Hayden, ID Honors Program

Winnipeg, MB Sociology French

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Coon Rapids, MN Communication

Brainerd, MN Communication

Beaumont, TX Social Science

Grand Forks, ND American Indian Studies

Anna Corinne Soderlind Minneapolis, MN Communication

Meghan S. Sondreal *** Grand Forks, ND English

Twyla Susan Staiger Golden Valley, MN English

Tristan Stewart

Grand Forks, ND Communication Sociology

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Arts, continued Jacob T. Strezishar ** East Grand Forks, MN History

Jena Jean Sullivan ** Grand Forks, ND Communication

Taylor Rae Tandeski Grand Forks, ND Communication

Seth Michael Thoelke ** Delano, MN Honors Program

Dillon Paul Tollefson * Grand Forks, ND Visual Arts

Joshua Kyler Ulmer Sawyer, ND Psychology

Patrick M. Verner *** St. Paul, MN Honors Program

Kaitlyn L. Vold

East Grand Forks, MN Social Science

Tori Grace Waege ** Grand Forks, ND English French

Clare F. Wians

Pingree Grove, IL Communication

Matthew Wise * Long Beach, CA Communication

Karleen Mary Yapello Mahtomedi, MN Social Science

Matthew P. Dempsey

Bachelor of Science

Lindsey M. Harford

Christopher Aaron Fixen

Allison B. Anderson ***

Kathryn P. Hnatko ***

Kajsa L. Anderson *

Lindsay Jacqualine Hoffmann *

Sydney A. Anderson **

Nicholas A. Holmes ***

Travis A. Anderson *

Korrina Marie Houle

Megan Marjorie Barth

Chloe J. Kaelberer ***

Kylee Marie Black *

Danica Grace Kemnitz *

Robert John Boyd *

Breanna Carol Landsverk **

Madison Elaine Carr **

Rachelle Nicole Lewis

Mason Michael Covel ***

Jacob McCoy

Lindsey A. Dalsted

Katelyn Elizabeth McDonald *

Anne L. Domanus

Frances E. Mercil ***

Molly Elizabeth Doyle ***

Gillian Cecelia Miranda

Alyssa A. Erickson ***

Uchechukwu Mike Junior Monday

Northfield, MN General Studies

Devils Lake, ND General Studies

Montrose, MN Forensic Science

John W. Fuhrman Seattle, WA General Studies

Westby, MT Biology / Professional Health

Trevor Hoggatt ** Centennial, CO General Studies

International Falls, MN Biology / Professional Health

Joshua Andrew Laurent Edina, MN General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Rachel G. Leboe

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Fargo, ND Psychology

Peyton A. Leikvoll Duluth, MN General Studies

Minot, ND Biology / Professional Health

Kristen K. Lind ** Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Physics

Anthony M. Meyer Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Joseph Charles Patrinostro Davie, FL General Studies

Alexandria, MN Biology / Professional Health

Lukkas O. Pfau

Evergreen, CO General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Jaslyn Robb Seeley Sundance, WY General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Charles Andrew Smith Las Vegas, NV General Studies

Alexandria, MN Biology / Professional Health

John David Smith *** Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Prior Lake, MN Molecular and Integrative Biology

Robert A. Smith ***

Nate Christian Eslinger

Zimmerman, MN General Studies

Fargo, ND Biology / Professional Health

Jordan James Thompson

Bachelor of Fine Arts Caroline Lea Sapa Grand Forks, ND Visual Arts

Cloee M. St. Claire ** Grand Forks, ND Graphic Design

Bachelor of General Studies Jennifer Lea Alexander Galatia, IL General Studies

Kevin R. Day

Mineola, TX General Studies

Ciara Dawn Fangel

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Ham Lake, MN Forensic Science

Zulma Troy

Cayli J. Fischbach

Grand Forks, ND General Studies

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health Psychology

Bachelor of Music

Watford City, ND Music Education Felton, MN Music Education Larimore, ND Music Education

Grand Forks, ND Music Education

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Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health Grand Forks, ND Psychology Grand Forks, ND Psychology Buffalo, MN Mathematics

Winnipeg, MB Psychology Page, ND Mathematics

Eden Prairie, MN Honors Program

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Sydney Elizabeth Pabian *

Foxholm, ND Biology / Professional Health

Janene A. Peterson * Makoti, ND Chemistry

Kelsie Jeanette Pierce ** Apple Valley, MN Forensic Science

Sara M. Rogers ***

Julie Bell Gustafson **

Koryn Leigh Rolshoven *

Grant E. Haataja **

Dina Juneydi Sado *

Levent Hawkeye Hanson ***

Nicholas R. Schmidt *

Aurora, CO Physics

Katherine Ann Woolsey

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Ashlyn K. Guggisberg **

Grand Forks, ND Mathematics

Walter G. Lawson

Wheatland, ND Forensic Science

Grace Catherine Rerick ***

Big Lake, AK Biology / Professional Health

Courtney A. Hogetvedt *

Grand Forks, ND Mathematics

Kayla M. Gottwalt

Glenwood, MN Biology / Professional Health

Kara N. Hathaway **

Medina, ND Psychology

Kelly E. Reishus *

Carver, MN Forensic Science

East Grand Forks, MN Music Education

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Morgan Ann Flann

Lake Lillian, MN Biology / Professional Health

Bethany A. Fehr

Eagan, MN Health Studies

Hayden, ID Chemistry

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health Andover, MN Forensic Science

Grand Forks, ND Forensic Science

East Grand Forks, MN Biology / Professional Health Rapid City, SD Biology / Professional Health

College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science, continued

Lydia M. Westberg

Isabel R. Hibpshman

Kirsten Lee Pratt

Shirley Yang **

Teagan Elizabeth Hood Beckman

Jacob E. Ristad

Cambridge, MN Biology / Professional Health

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Paige J. Schmidt *

South Haven, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Dola, OH Psychology

Korrina Marie Houle

Sydney K. Schmidt Excelsior, MN Psychology

Hanna Jean Schreiner Grand Forks, ND Psychology

Alicia Lee Short

Amanda E. Aedo

Alice Marie Steffl *

Laurie Anne Baumgartner *

Devin J. Stephens

Alexander J. Bialke *

Eunpyung Suk ***

Nathan T. Carlstrom

Alyssa Jo Thielges ***

Carissa Amber DuBord

Lucia M. Uppgaard

Kayla M. Gottwalt

Miah S. Wanner

Trace R. Hays

Grand Forks, ND Molecular and Integrative Biology

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health Lamoure, ND Biology / Professional Health Grand Forks, ND Biology Mandan, ND Health Studies

Rose Celine Jean

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Brandis Love Lafrombois Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Biology / Professional Health

Blue Earth, MN Environmental Studies

Wheatland, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies Hallock, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Sara M. Rogers ***

Andover, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Madyson Diane Wentz * Bismarck, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Megan Jo Witte

Dayton, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Hennessy Victoria Locsin * Plymouth, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Reynolds, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Jakob T. Metzig

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Mandan, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Connor Scott Nikolaus Anoka, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Kelsie Jeanette Pierce ** Apple Valley, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Jamestown, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Matthew L. Plock

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Carver, MN Criminal Justice Studies

Bachelor of Science in in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Margaret Jeanne Powell *** Grand Forks, ND Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Faith Rose Schaefer

Deer Creek, MN Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Connor Carr Powers

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

Grand Forks, ND Criminal Justice Studies

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

Patty S. Marenger ***

Rachel Marie Aker

Kaitlynn Marie Nelson

East Grand Forks, MN Elementary Education

Frances E. Mercil *** Page, ND Secondary Education

Alexis N. Ostman

Ismael Saad Alshalan

Clarissa Anika Pearson *

Breeanna Lynne Barta *

Jaymie Morgan Pittman ***

Ryann Jane Barta *

Morganne Kassadie Plesha *

Mary A. Bennett

Madison J. Pulvermacher **

East Grand Forks, MN Composite Social Studies Education Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education Early Childhood

Kathleen M. Brask

St. Louis Park, MN Elementary Education

Jordan Casteel **

Thief River Falls, MN Elementary Education

Claire E. Geitzenauer * Eden Prairie, MN Elementary Education

Halle N. Gill **

Prior Lake, MN Elementary Education

Maureen Holman *** Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Dante James Irvine

Park River, ND Composite Social Studies Education

Kaylee J. Johnson

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Mikayla Lorraine Johnson North Branch, MN Elementary Education

Abigail L. Korte **

Cohasset, MN Secondary Education

Claire Elizabeth Kranz * Fargo, ND Elementary Education

Rachel R. Kruenegel Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Monica M. Kuehl **

New Market, MN Elementary Education

Derek J. Larson Fargo, ND Science

Adriana Jean Lee

St. Thomas, ND Elementary Education

Erika Ann Brann ***

Fosston, MN Elementary Education

Meghan E. Allan *

Grand Forks, ND Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Grand Forks, ND Composite Social Studies Education

Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology

Courtney L. Friend

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology

Corinna Marie Glynn

Grand Forks, ND Early Childhood Education

Shakopee, MN Kinesiology

Sydney Graner

Bismarck, ND Elementary Education

Huff, ND Kinesiology

Chase M. Knudson

Virginia, MN Elementary Education

Clifford, ND Kinesiology

Benjamin L. Kytta **

Alkabo, ND Secondary Education

Grand Forks, ND Kinesiology

Landon G. Rivard

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services Megan Marjorie Barth

Fargo, ND Rehabilitation & Human Services

Rachel Claire Lundgren

Ham Lake, MN Rehabilitation & Human Services

Alison Paige O’Sadnick

Grand Forks, ND Rehabilitation & Human Services

McKenna Margaret Poss **

Hettinger, ND Rehabilitation & Human Services

Dana Patrice Torgerson

Grand Forks, ND Rehabilitation & Human Services

David Rodney Larson

Nisswa, MN Elementary Education

Fargo, ND Kinesiology

Emily M. Ryan **

Mason S. Marshall

Watford City, ND Secondary Education

Lino Lakes, MN Kinesiology

Alli A. Sandberg ***

Cameron K. McKinney

Cook, MN Elementary Education

Beaumont, TX Kinesiology

Arielle Schaefer *

Alexandra M. Revenig *

Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Monticello, MN Kinesiology

Arlene Smith

Grand Forks, ND Indigenous Language Education

Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education

Meghan S. Sondreal *** Grand Forks, ND Secondary Education

Sarah Ashley Stark *** Grand Forks, ND Elementary Education

Jacob T. Strezishar **

East Grand Forks, MN Composite Social Studies Education

Amy E. Hanson

Roseau, MN Public Health Education

Dillon Paul Tollefson * Grand Forks, ND Secondary Education

Kacie Claire Iverson

Fargo, ND Public Health Education

Joseph T. Wellen *** Fargo, ND Elementary Education

Gabriella Gwen Sonaglia * Ham Lake, MN Public Health Education

Kyra A. Wetzel

Bismarck, ND Elementary Education

Kathryn R. Wise **

Chaska, MN Public Health Education

Molly Lynn Worman

Rapid City, SD Early Childhood Education

Tanner J. Woutat

Bismarck, ND Secondary Education

Olivia C Wright *

Coon Rapids, MN Elementary Education Early Childhood

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

Alyssa M. Lindenfelser * Monticello, MN Elementary Education

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

Katie L. Groth *

Zachary Jay Trotter

Ryan Matthew Diekman

Carson Lance Black ***

Madison Lynn Hulst

Jay Scott Wadeson

Sean Dolan

Maxwell Powers Jencks *

Jacob D. Itzen

Benjamin Anthony Warming *

Matthew Stephen Dufner

Grand Forks, ND Economics Seekonk, MA Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Alexander J. Bialke * Mandan, ND Political Science

Carson Lance Black *** Grand Forks, ND Political Science

Jared M. Gatzemeyer Grand Forks, ND Political Science

Maxwell Powers Jencks * Seekonk, MA Political Science

Anna Jane McDonald ** Grand Forks, ND Political Science

David Stuart Owen Grand Forks, ND Political Science

Zayne A. Reinke

Grand Forks, ND Political Science

Bachelor of Accountancy Luke H. Amsbaugh Wahpeton, ND Accountancy

Edward Albert Atayde ** Denver, CO Accountancy

Davis M. Beauchamp *** East Grand Forks, MN Accountancy

Alec M. Belknap Ramsey, MN Accountancy

Johnae L. Dahle

Minnetonka, MN Accountancy

Isaac Le Dang

Moorhead, MN Accountancy

Fletcher P. Flanagan *** Fargo, ND Accountancy

Tayler Jordan Goettle * Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Fargo, ND Accountancy

Fargo, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Detroit Lakes, MN Accountancy

New Brighton, MN Accountancy

Paige Elizabeth Kennelly *

Victoria, MN Finance

Harwood, ND Marketing Grand Forks, ND Entrepreneurship

Brett R. Finke

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Management

Hannah J. Kolstoe **

Bachelor of Business Administration

Collin Kennedy Flanagan

Tanner Jay Landman

Ghuneem Abdulnur

Mario J. Flores

Oluwaseyi O. Aguda

Benjamin Jerome Folkman

Fawaz Aljameel *

Benjamin J. Frohlich

Carter Dain Anderson **

Hayden M. Galvin

Oklee, MN Accountancy Roseau, MN Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Airport Management

Jessica L. Lentz ***

East Grand Forks, MN Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Human Resource Management

Eric N. Lillehaugen Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Madison Marie Makovsky Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Entrepreneurship Marketing

Jacob Andrew Mehlhoff *

Heidi A. Bach

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Chaska, MN Human Resource Management

John Patrick Morgan

Samuel A. Barnes

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Cottage Grove, MN Finance

Joshua D. Odegard ***

Alison B. Beireis *

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Shakopee, MN Marketing

Mikayla Marie Odette

Blake Samuel Bornstein

Rockford, MN Accountancy

Hammond, WI Aviation Management

David Poppke

Dylan E. Boura

Lino Lakes, MN Accountancy

Grafton, ND Management

Rex M. Riley

Jared Michael Brandvik

Minneapolis, MN Accountancy

Lake Elmo, MN Finance

Kylie M. Rowe

Cheyanne Marie Brewer

Waddell, AZ Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Human Resource Management

Paige Renae Rudnik Grafton, ND Accountancy

Bloomington, MN Accountancy

Jaxson E. Dangerfield

Roseau, MN Accountancy

West Fargo, ND Management

Ryan Michael Smith

Brody B. Davidson

St. Michael, MN Accountancy

Fargo, ND Business Economics

Connor C. Stinson *

Lauren N. DeSpain

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

West Fargo, ND Marketing

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Westlake Village, CA Marketing

Mikayla D. Glatt Bismarck, ND Marketing

Jacob J. Goettsche New Hope, MN Finance

Jennifer Elizabeth Gray New Hope, MN Marketing

Makayla R. Gunnare Shakopee, MN Management

Faisal Habbal *

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Eryn Kay Haider * Mandan, ND Management

Elayna A. Hall

Fargo, ND Airport Management Marketing

Bennett Fitzgerald Leinfelder Helgren

Grand Forks, ND Information Systems

Sarah J. Slater ***

Bismarck, ND Marketing

Joshua N. Carter

Jack Wyatt Conzemius

Grand Forks, ND Accountancy

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Elijah Louis Hansen

Grand Forks, ND Airport Management

Tayler Bryce Scott

Grand Forks, ND Airport Management

Jordan D. Canady Grand Forks, ND Management

Jessica Rae Schrank

Woodbury, MN Marketing

Grand Forks, ND Business Economics

Edina, MN Operations & Supply Chain

Connor J. Hellman Bismarck, ND Management

Haley M. Hendrickson Grand Forks, ND Marketing

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Bachelor of Business Administration, continued Hayden G. Hill Excelsior, MN Marketing

Blake Alan Hollingsworth Fargo, ND Marketing Entrepreneurship

Darynn Gregor Hoppe Horace, ND Business Economics

Brady M. Horner **

Grand Forks, ND Banking & Financial Economics

Bryce David Horner

Bismarck, ND Operations & Supply Chain

Garrett Richard Huus

Grand Forks, ND Managerial Finance & Accounting

Joseph M. Johnson *** Grand Forks, ND Information Systems

Parker A. Johnson

Hatton, ND Information Systems

Jacob N. Jones

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Elizabeth A. Kemmetmueller Albertville, MN Management

Kyle L. Kolash

De Pere, WI Airport Management

Aaron Michael Kreps Rochester, MN Management Entrepreneurship

Jacob W. Randall

Delante’ Sykes **

Brandon Lee Richards

John G. Tangen

Grand Forks, ND Finance

Blake E. Martel

Blaine, MN Business Economics

Glyndon, MN Banking & Financial Economics

Rex M. Riley

David Aaron McGatlin

Minneapolis, MN Managerial Finance & Accounting

Fargo, ND Finance

John Langberg Riter

Kaitlyn Marie McGowan

Naples, FL Operations & Supply Chain

Otsego, MN Aviation Management

Kylie M. Rowe

Michael D. Mcmanimon

Waddell, AZ Marketing

Welch, MN Information Systems

Karter Thomas Rowekamp

Stefan Michael Monteferrante

Grand Forks, ND Managerial Finance & Accounting

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Megan M. Sather *

Jack Raymond Morris

Lakeville, MN Operations & Supply Chain

Fargo, ND Marketing

James Schmidt *

Jiair L. Nelson

Mandan, ND Management

Coon Rapids, MN Operations & Supply Chain

Nathan B. Schneider

Matthew Gene Nelson

Savage, MN Information Systems

Maple Grove, MN Finance

Natalie Anne Sims

Natalie Claire Olinger

Woodbury, MN Management

Excelsior, MN Marketing

Joseph Emmanuel Smith

Svea Mae Olson ***

Gastonia, NC Aviation Management Roseau, MN Management Marketing

Max A. Thompson Wayzata, MN Marketing

Ryan D. Tobin

Grand Forks, ND Marketing

Patrick Alexander Traynor Fargo, ND Entrepreneurship

Tyler Gregory Veen Harwood, ND Management

Tanner J. Wandmacher Maple Plain, MN Management

Lucas R. Wetsch ** Bismarck, ND Finance

Emily A. Wiener Cold Spring, MN Marketing

Cassidy Marie Will Hazelton, ND Marketing

Colfax, ND Business Economics

Grand Forks, ND Entrepreneurship Marketing

Janos Smithing

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Management

Evan J. Pearce

Grand Rapids, MN Business Economics

Bachelor of Science

Tianyang Sun

Chengdu, China Aviation Management

Ian K. Peterson Blaine, MN Marketing

Christopher G. Sundly Florence, KY Management

Logan M. Radovich Hibbing, MN Marketing

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Justin C. Brill

Chanhassen, MN Public Affairs

Zayne A. Reinke

Grand Forks, ND Public Affairs

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

Geoffrey Richard Cullen *

Minsun Kang *

Owen Dae Poborsky *

Ian D. DeCloedt

Dongkyu Kim *

Jacob Michael Polega ***

Abdulqader Alahmadi **

Trey Matthew Dravland

Paul G. Kline

Katherine I. Pratt

Bryce M. Anderson **

Alexander Ludwig Ebert

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Studies

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

Chaska, MN Commercial Aviation

Alana M. Bailey *

Emily Jane Ehrhard

Loay A. Bakhtyari *

Apple Valley, MN Commercial Aviation

Jeremy Lee Berger ** Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Henry J. Berning

St. Michael, MN Commercial Aviation

Stephen E. Bliss

Eden Prairie, MN Commercial Aviation

Zachary M. Bogart Grand Forks, ND Aviation Studies

Sierra Ann Ku’upohakumakamae Megumi Borges Aiea, HI Aviation Studies

Tristan Thomas Brecht *** Grand Forks, ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Isaac R. Brower *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Evan Michael Brownrigg * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Eric M. Buteau

Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management

Mitchell J. Cahill

Woodbury, MN Commercial Aviation

Chase M. Canales

Bellevue, NE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Casey D. Kramer

Douglas, ND Commercial Aviation

Martinsville, IN Commercial Aviation

Yevelina L. Pritulik

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Jacob Robert Puu *

Wailuku, HI Commercial Aviation

Ethan Aaron Rantala

Aaron Patrick Fena *

Carter Thomas Lane

Logan M. Fitzgerald

Junsuk Lee *

Andrew James Sangster

Kyle K. Fushikoshi Wago

Sungwoo Lee ***

Nicholas T. Satterlee

Sean Edward Getz

Ho Man Leung

Jouayee D. Schiung *

Jason R. Lieberg ***

James Joseph Schmaltz *

Bearett L. Long

Bradley Vernon Sherin

Alexis Jade Mayhood **

Donghee Shin

Logan Fitzpatrick McGrath **

Seth D. Short **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Littleton, CO Commercial Aviation

Hutchinson, MN Air Traffic Management

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Oxford, PA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Aviation Studies

Luke Raymond Harrington *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Castaic, CA Commercial Aviation

Gunnar Christian West Harris**

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Deer River, MN Commercial Aviation

Tyler Jennings Hebrink *

Lakeville, MN Commercial Aviation

Colorado Springs, CO Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Julia L. Hedger *

Streamwood, IL Air Traffic Management

Tyler Ross Hoekstra *

Jack Andrew Metcalfe *

Shaobo Hong

Carter James Millam **

Jens Brorson Houck *

Christopher L. Moon

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Blooming Prairie, MN Air Traffic Management

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Misato M. Iio

Peter C. Corcoran

Dukwoo Jeong ***

Logan S. Couture *

Tyra R. Johnson *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Savage, MN Commercial Aviation

Colgate, WI Commercial Aviation

Scott Douglas Kruger

Peter F. Cho

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Scott M. Korum *

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Peter David Fehr

Aidan C. Hutchison *

Lino Lakes, MN Commercial Aviation

Indianapolis, IN Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Wentzville, MO Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Trenton P. Cardott * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Kent, WA Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

McMinnville, OR Aviation Studies

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Laurel, MD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Jacob J. Murphy

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Joshua David Olson

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Oakdale, MN Aviation Studies

Samual L. Olson **

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Tacoma, WA Commercial Aviation

Zachary Joseph Reeder *** Moorpark, CA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

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

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

Izak H. Snell

Summerville, SC Flight Education Commercial Aviation

Jake Adam Spellacy

Lakewood Ranch, FL Commercial Aviation

Benjamin P. Stassen Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Adam Gregory Suchomel ** Grand Forks, ND Flight Education

Travis A. Summers

Carson City, NV Commercial Aviation

Kayla A. Takemoto * Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Mound, MN Commercial Aviation

Sun Kyung Park

Wells, MN Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Air Traffic Management

Jacob N. Jones

Devin A. Perkins

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

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* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 20

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Dalton K. Vielmette

Wyatt C. Tornabene **

Connor J. Voeller

Paul Edward VanVliet *

Derek John Waatti

Castle Pines, CO Commercial Aviation Ada, MI Commercial Aviation

Patrick M. Verner *** St. Paul, MN Commercial Aviation

Liam T. Weier *

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, continued

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Laynie Kay Wilkins Parker

Garretson, SD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Loveland, CO Commercial Aviation

Steven Scott Wolski

Loveland, CO Commercial Aviation

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation

Austin Patrick Woods

Lakeside, MT Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Grand Forks, ND Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Benjamin Anthony Warming *

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Air Force

Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army

Gabriel J. Benson US Air Force

Tyler J. Hebrink

Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences

Waiwan Ling ***

Grand Forks, ND Atmospheric Sciences Maple Grove, MN Atmospheric Sciences

Candidates for Commission Lt. Col. Jason J. Mathre, Professor of Military Science

Gabriel Joseph Benson

Connor Charles Smith

New Brighton, MN Air Traffic Management

Lt. Col. Jason Evans, Professor of Aerospace Studies

Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences

Nicole R. Gannucci

Active Duty/Nursing

Blake A. Hollingsworth

North Dakota National Guard

US Air Force

Erika R. Lillie US Air Force

Elias D. Ness

US Air Force

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Winter at UND On a calm day following a fresh snowfall, the University of North Dakota campus is transformed with a special kind of quiet beauty.

Standing out against the unbroken snow are such landmarks as the Soaring Eagle Garden and sculpture (top left), the Stone Center, once the home of UND presidents (center), and the Chester Fritz Library (bottom).

The winter season in North Dakota and on the campus can be challenging. Now and then, a generous observer — whether student, faculty or staff member, or visitor — decides the bust of George Walsh (the unofficial “founder” of the University) deserves a little protection from the elements. A UND-themed stocking cap seems to be just the thing to lighten up Walsh’s somewhat stern countenance (top right).

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UND History With help from more than 150,000 proud alumni, UND’s traditions have endured for more than a century. Our history is colorful and diverse. From educators to political leaders and astronauts, our alumni credit UND for their successes. Here are some facts:.

Science Lab

Ground Breaking Ceremony

• UND was founded in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly – six years before North Dakota became a state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commencement ceremonies at UND are planned through the Office of Ceremonies & University Events in the Division of Marketing & Communications.

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

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

Virtual commencement ceremony

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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.

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

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

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

Veteran and Military 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.

Student Honor Medallions Honor Medallions are earned by candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have at least 50 graded hours from the University of North Dakota and achieve a scholastic average of 3.50 (cum laude), 3.70 (magna cum laude), and 3.90 (summa cum laude) in courses completed at the University of North Dakota. For the purpose of the commencement program and publication, honors are based on the UND grade point average at the end of the previously completed term.

Once final semester grades are recorded and the degree has been cleared by the college, grade point averages are recalculated and final graduation honors are recorded to the transcript and diploma.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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