University of North Dakota - Winter Commencement 2018

UNIVERSITY of

NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT

December 13-14, 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

Jed Shivers

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

Grant McGimpsey

Vice President for Finance & Operations

Joshua Wynne

Meloney Linder

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

Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Scott Correll Registrar

State Board of Higher Education Don Morton Fargo – Chair

Nick Hacker

Ashley Zarling

Bismarck

Student Member Williston State College

Jill Louters New Rockford

Birgit Pruess

Kathleen Neset

Faculty Advisor North Dakota State University

Tioga

Casey Ryan Grand Forks

Dan Traynor Devils Lake

Andy Wakeford Staff Advisor Lake Region State College

The Order of Exercises 2018 Winter Commencement Ceremonies Chester Fritz Auditorium

President Mark R. Kennedy, Presiding

Pre-Ceremony Concert

Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees, Friday, Dec. 14 — 1 p.m. Page 11

Brent Hermans

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

College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines — 11 School of Medicine & Health Sciences — 11 College of Engineering & Mines — 12 College of Arts & Sciences — 13

Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees, Friday, Dec. 14 — 4 p.m. Page 15

“America the Beautiful” Haley Olson, Soloist (3 P.M. & 1 P.M.) Rachael Schiller, Soloist (4 P.M.)

College of Education & Human Development — 15 College of Business & Public Administration — 16 John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences — 17

Greetings from the State Board of Higher Education Thursday, December 13 - Daniel Traynor

Alumni Association Greetings DeAnna Carlson Zink

Friday, December 14 - Jill Louters

UND Alumni Association and Foundation

Reflections President Mark R. Kennedy

“Alma Mater” The Assemblage Led by Haley Olson & Rachael Schiller

Conferring of Academic Degrees President Mark R. Kennedy

Hail to thee, O Alma Mater!

Hail to thee with heart and tongue!

David Tack, Proctor Pride we feel and love yet greater While we raise our grateful song.

Ceremony for Professional Home of lofty thought and learning, and Graduate Degrees, Thursday, Dec. 13 — 3 p.m........................ Page 3 Beacon o’er our western land, Shrine whence still the ever-burning School of Law — Juris Doctor Degrees — 3 Torch is passed from hand to hand.

School of Graduate Studies — Doctoral Degrees — 3 School of Graduate Studies — Master’s Degrees — 5

Recessional Brent Hermans

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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 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 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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Ceremony for Professional & Graduate Degrees Thursday, December 13 — 3:00 P.M. School of Law Bradley Myers, Dean Juris Doctor

Destiney Lynn Grooters

Ethan McRae

Law

Law

Karem P. Mokom

David George Hamilton Trent Barkus

Law

Kelsey C. Harrison

Law

Law

Alexa J. Pyette

Mallory M. Block

Law

Elisabeth Erin Hewett

Keonna R. England

Law

Marcedes Alexandria Hurd

Monica Amanda Santa

Law

Law

Law

Law

Katherine Elizabeth Sand Law Law

School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Grant McGimpsey, Dean Chad Beldon Dahlen

Doctor of Philosophy

Educational Leadership Dissertation: Intergenerational Perspectives on Leadership by Men of the Three Affiliated Tribes Advisor: Pauline Stonehouse

Hind Hamed B. Alghanmi Educational Leadership Dissertation: Female Faculty Perspectives on Blended Learning at Universities in Saudi Arabia Advisor: Marcus Weaver-Hightower

Kazimir Bartley Gazdzik Teaching & Learning Dissertation: A Mixed Method Study of the Impact of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment Courses on College Transition and Success Advisor: Anne Walker

Azizah Fhad Mohammad Alogali Educational Leadership Dissertation: Educational Leadership Development in Saudi Arabia: Experiences of Participants of the Saudi Oxford Program for Educational Leaders Advisor: Deborah Worley

Ludmi Vinola Herath Higher Education Dissertation: International Freshmen Students Satisfaction with Campus Environments at U.S. Institutions Through the Lens of The National Survey of Student Engagement(NSSE) Advisor: Steven D. Lemire

Yawo Badagbo Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Self-determined Motivation in Foreign Language Learning: Examining the Effects on Students’ Achievement Advisor: Robert Stupnisky

Shannon M. Jesme

Jane Braaten

Higher Education Dissertation: Other Duties as Assigned: Competencies Required of Chief Financial Officers in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Advisor: Margaret Healy

Educational Leadership Dissertation: A Tapestry of Educational Technology Women Leaders in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study Advisor: Deborah Worley

Amber Lynn Johnson

Dale Cletus Brunelle

Teaching & Learning Dissertation: Stress and Coping Strategies: Perceptions of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists Advisor: Myrna R. Olson

Biology Dissertation: Morphological and Genetic Analysis of Embryo Specific Mutants in Maize Advisor: William F. Sheridan

Mohammed Ramadan Mahmoud

Kevin Neil Clace

Scientific Computing Dissertation: Developing a New Storage Format and a Warp-based SpMV Kernel for Configuration Interaction Sparse Matrices on the GPU Advisor: Hassan Reza

Educational Leadership Dissertation: Examining the Effects of Breakthrough Coaching on Instructional Leadership Advisor: Pauline Stonehouse

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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Afshin Shabani

Doctor of Philosophy, continued

Earth System Science & Policy Dissertation: Mitigating Environmental Impacts of Terminal Lake Flooding: A Case Study of Devils Lake, North Dakota Advisor: Xiaodong Zhang

Riley D. McGlynn Biology Dissertation: Genomic Regulation of Abiotic Stress Response in the Soil Nematode Oscheius tipulae Advisor: Brian J. Darby

Erin Spies Educational Leadership Dissertation: Exploring Student Perspectives on Elementary to Middle School Transition Practices Advisor: Sherryl Houdek

Amanda Susan Osgood Jonientz English Dissertation: Wayward Girls Advisor: Kim Donehower-Weinstein

Mariusz Miroslaw Starzec Atmospheric Sciences Dissertation: Modeled and Observed Dynamical Characteristics of Convective Mass Transport Advisor: Gretchen Mullendore

Michelle Fahey Rakoczy Higher Education Dissertation: The ACHIEVE Model in Professional Experiences of Information Technology Workers in Higher Eduation: A Phenomenological Study Advisor: Zarrina Azizova

Angela Marie Wanzek Educational Leadership Dissertation: The Role of a Principal in Establishing and Maintaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): An Ethnographic Case Study Advisor: Pauline Stonehouse

Anna Lauren Schimmelpfennig Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Stroop and Mindfulness: An Experimental Multi-Group Comparison Advisor: John-Pauk Legerski

Prasanna Seshadri Engineering Dissertation: The Mobility of Semi-volatile Trace Elements from Size Segregated Fly Ash Particles Generated During Pulverized Coal Combustion Advisor: Frank Bowman

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Grant McGimpsey, Dean All master’s degrees and specialist diplomas are awarded through the School of Graduate Studies.

The recipients are listed alphabetically and grouped according to the college of their major field of study.

Aerospace Sciences

Danielle Constance Horosh Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Tyler J. Jehs Brady Todd Bjerke Master of Science - Aviation

Lance DiAngelis Master of Science - Earth System Science & Policy

Margaret Elaine Dievendorf Master of Science - Space Studies

Daniel Dixon Master of Science - Earth System Science & Policy

Patrick Anderson Squires Master of Science - Space Studies

Elizabeth Rose Staatz Master of Science - Atmospheric Sciences

Alexander Patrick Trellinger Master of Science - Atmospheric Sciences

Master of Science - Mathematics

Adeolu Ayodele Joseph Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Jessica Kelly Lake Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Julie Bradley Lewandowski Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Lynn R. Martell Master of Arts - Psychology

Kayla M. Michelson Master of Science - Biology

Rachael Sophia Mickelson Hendrickson Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Brett Thomas Nespor Master of Science - Chemistry

Devin M. Roehrich-Cherenzia Master of Science - Mathematics

Arts & Sciences

Odeen E. Rowe-WIlliams

Devan Racquel Bobo

Alyssa Noelle Rowland

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Peter Jonathan Brandt

Master of Arts - Psychology

Jessica Marie Singer

Master of Science - Geography

Laura Janelle Cline

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Christina L. St. Clair

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Daphna Jennifer Cohen

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Abigail Claire Swigart

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Christian E. Cory

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

MaKayla Valdez

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Yonca Ipek Cubuk

Master of Arts - English

Julie Kronseth Wilberg

Master of Arts - History

Angelique Marie DeBlois

Master of Science - Mathematics

Ashleah Elizabeth Wimberly

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Katelin French

Master of Arts - English

Kiley Wright

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Alex James Holte

Master of Arts - Communication

Lei Yang

Master of Arts - Psychology

Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts

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

Education & Human Development

Douglas Vernon Ahlgren

Ashlee L. Anderson

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Jonathan D. Barrett

Beth Ann Anderson

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Reading Education

Christopher Edward Bohnwagner

Kendall Colby Behm

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

Jessica Lane Brown

Gabriele Marie Beniak

Master of Accountancy

Master of Science - Special Education

Shane Andreas Claypool

Melissa A. Brendel

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Reading Education

Erik Ekukanju

Kari Sue Brown

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Science - Special Education

Joseph Donald Farrell

Kimberly Carol Augusta Burken

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Thomas Robert Ford

Hannah Shae Camrud

Master of Public Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

Tiffany Rachel Ford

Kevin Dean Carver

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Rachel W. Funkhouser

Chava Cherrick

Master of Accountancy

Master of Science - Special Education

John Andrew Glawe

Katherine S. Courtney

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

Kyle Jay Harper

Jenna Lee Cranston

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Reading Education

Joshua Hartmann

Megan Leigh Crawford

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Reading Education

McCayla Monica Jordan

Joe D. DeRouchey

Master of Accountancy

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Alison Lee Krebs

Kyle Lee Dewitt

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Aleksandr Kulikov

Carrie Ann Diaz

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts - Counseling

Brian McCarthy

Jacob William Disterhaupt

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Colin Mummery

Devon Victoria Drawz

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Science - Special Education

Charles John Pegg

Erin Kathleen Drown

Master of Public Administration

Master of Education - Reading Education

David Eric Richardson

Doniecia Jannelle Ebron

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Science - Special Education

Joseph R. Roberson-Kitzman

Sarah Jean Elfman

Master of Public Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

Angie Marie Smith

Ashley Renae Filpula

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Master of Science - Special Education

Ashley Rae Strand

Carrie Lynn Forster

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

Frank William Swiontek

John Thomas Fouberg

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education - English Language Learner

Richard Anthony Tata

Justine N. Foyt

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Paul Raymond Underwood

Julie Lynn Frank

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Akumbom Martha Vekwusi

Karina Ann Garcia

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Eric Ronald Willmott

Nicole Giacoppo

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science - Special Education

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Katlin Elaine Timme

Education & Human Development, continued

Master of Science - Special Education

Sara Keely Torgusson

Kendre Lake Guinane

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Caryn Joan Toriaga

Paige Marie Hardmeyer

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Reading Education

Maile Elise Wagoner

Lallaine Hauser

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Master of Education - English Language Learner

Margaret Walsh

Mary Ann Hefta

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Jenna Marie Weisz

Heather Murray Helgeson

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Higher Education

Martha Maria Zavala

Brooke Ann Henderson

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Reading Education

Sloan Marie Henry

Engineering & Mines

Master of Arts - Counseling

Tara L. Heydt

Adedoyin Adeyilola

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Master of Science - Geology

Christopher Michael Hogge

Tambe Yannick Agbor

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Rachel Marie Hohenstein

Steven James Buchhop

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Jeremy Shane Hulderman

Sai Mohan Reddy Chirra

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Sandra Ruth Kenrick

Manohar Kumar Reddy Dasannagari

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Chana Rivka Krakauer

Michael S. DeCosta

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Nechama Kroll

Maharshi Dey

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Bethany Leigh Anne Lundby

Nicholas A. Dyrstad-Cincotta

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Cindy R. Martin

Kathryn Marie Hall

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Dulce Veronica Montoya

Akkas Uddin Haque

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Lindsey Ann Moore

Ben R. Jensen

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Emily Jane Murdock

Minh Thanh Le

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Sharon Musick

Daniel Adam Madche

Master of Education - Special Education

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Chris E. Narum

Katrina Yvonne Montfort

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Maria Oline Neset

Muztahid Muhammad

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Sandra Robin Nowosiolski

Ogochukwu Ozotta

Master of Education - Special Education

Master of Science - Geological Engineering

Lora Lee Oz

Subik Pokharel

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Lisa Marie Phillips

CJ Robert Sitter

Master of Science - Special Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Dilyn Alexandra Stevenson

Edward Tracel Pickens

Master of Science - Geology

Master of Science - Special Education

Quan T. Tran

Jillian Leigh Quirindongo

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science - Special Education

Hongsheng Wang

Cheryl Schwartz

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Master of Science - Special Education

Yanbo Wang

Mirel Steinberg

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Master of Science - Special Education

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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Tamara Sue Hofmann

Engineering & Mines, continued

Master of Social Work

Lesley Lynn Holmes

Timothy James Wuenscher

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Geology

Chelsey Grace Horner

Xuchu Xu

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Erin Elizabeth Jahner

Lu Yang

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Levi Garret La Porte

Barco Ngali Yolo

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Joseph J. Lennon Master of Science - Nursing

Randi Zimmerman Losalu

Medicine & Health Sciences

Master of Social Work

Karmen Marie Markham

Abigail Jean Bachman

Master of Social Work

Master of Public Health

Lindsey Nicole McCarthy

Crystal Marie Davis

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Nathan Chase McGee

Brooke Alexandra Freeberg

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Science - Clinical and Translational Science

Lori Christine Mohagen

Danyelle B. Osowski

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Clinical and Translational Science

Kimberly Ann Moon

Alison Leigh Traynor

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Public Health

Andrea Lynn Moore Master of Social Work

Nursing & Professional Disciplines

Caitlin R. Morris

Bianca Heidemarie Bell

Morgan Elaine Nerat

Master of Social Work Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Nancy W. Pillen

Jennifer Lynn Bennett

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Kellie Anne Rickabaugh

Collin Jansen Block

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Abby Jean Roach-Moore

Brandon James Boyd

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Nursing

Tanner Mark Robberstad

Ashley Rose Charwood

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Social Work

Joseph Ray Robillard

Megan Marie Conedy

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Kaira Lea Schefter

Leah A. Davis

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing

Jeffery Keith Scholl

Jina-Marie Elwin

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Jamie Marie Stollenwerk

Eveline Nahjela Fondong

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Christina Marie Striegel

Brandon Joaquin Gaspar

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Justine Amy Terzinski

Cody Richard Grassel

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Nursing

Jana Lee Theisen

Eric Scott Grover

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Brooke Louise Thorson

Ashton N. Hager

Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Kasey Jon Trontvet

Jessica Marie Hall

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing

Sara Kate Wagner

Justin J. Heinz

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Nursing

Kaitlin D. Weigel

Kayla Brianne Henneberg

Master of Social Work

Master of Science - Nursing

Allyssa Wutzke

Kali Jean Heyen

Master of Science - Nursing

Master of Social Work

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

Three ceremonies will be streamed live on UND’s website and Facebook page. If you are interested in watching one of the ceremonies, review the list below. The ceremonies are divided by college/school.

Thursday, December 13, 3:00 pm (CST) Graduate and Professional Degree Ceremony Friday, December 14, 1:00 pm (CST) Undergraduate Degree Ceremony for: •

College of Arts and Sciences

•

College of Engineering and Mines

•

School of Medicine & Health Sciences

•

College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines

Friday, December 14, 4:00 pm (CST) Undergraduate Degree Ceremony for •

School of Aerospace Sciences

• •

College of Business and Public Administration College of Education and Human Development

Free video downloads of the ceremonies will be available on Vimeo by Wednesday, December 19, 2018 as follows: Graduate and Professional Degree Ceremony: https://vimeo.com/304640982 Undergraduate Degree Ceremony (1 pm): https://vimeo.com/304641466 Undergraduate Degree Ceremony (4 pm): https://vimeo.com/304641575 If you have trouble connecting to the live stream video, please contact tech support at https://techsupport.und.edu and chat with a representative or call 701.777.2222 (please remain on the line or press 0).

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 and University Events in the Division of Marketing & Communications.

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

For more information on equal opportunity policies and procedures, see UND catalogs and other major printed pieces.

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The University Marshals Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal Thursday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.

Myrna Olson

Groenewold, with funding from the Philip M. McKenna Foundation. He remained with EERC until he joined the GGE faculty as an Associate Professor in 2001. His research interests cover a number of topics, but emphasize the historical geology of Upper Cretaceous (K) and Paleogene (Pg) strata of the northern Great Plains, including the evolution and extinction of continental mollusks in the Western Interior of North America, the K/Pg boundary interval in India, and the chronology of changes in sea-level. Joseph conducts field and museum research in North America, China, Madagascar, India, and western Europe to produce publications on evolution, taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleobiogeography, climate change, science education, and the history of western exploration and paleontology. Joseph served as the first Director of GGE.

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 ceremony is Myrna Olson, Chester Fritz Professor of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice in the College of Education and Human Development. During her 44 years at UND, Dr. Olson has served as an administrator 18 years and taught 32 different courses in the areas of special education, teacher education, and higher education. She received the B.C. Gamble Award for Individual Excellence in Teaching and Service in 1983, the Arthur and Lydia Saiki Prize for Graduate and Professional Teaching in 1993, the North Dakota Council for Exceptional Children Humanitarian Award in 1999, the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor designation in 2003, and the Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship by an Individual Faculty Member in the College of Education and Human Development in 2012.

Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal Friday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m.

Cindy Juntunen A UND faculty member, chose 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 ceremony is Cindy Juntunen, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Counseling Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development.

Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal Friday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m.

Joseph Hartman A UND faculty member, chosen from the ranks of the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors, carries the University Flag and leads the Commencement procession.

Juntunen joined the UND faculty in 1994, in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology programs. She was named Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in 2015, and in 2016 assumed the role of Dean of the College of Education and Human Development. Juntunen is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and has served on numerous national and state boards and committees in psychology. Juntunen is active as a national leader in the training and education of psychologists and counselors, and her work has been recognized with several teaching and leadership awards. Her scholarship focuses on vocational psychology, the impact of poverty and socioeconomic status on work attainment, and rural behavioral health issues and access to care.

The Faculty Flag Marshal at today’s ceremony is Joseph Hartman, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering (GGE).

Joseph joined UND in 1986 as a Research Paleontologist with the North Dakota Mining and Minerals Research Institute under Dr. Gerald

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 Dec. 13, 3:00 p.m.

Marshals for Dec. 14, 1:00 p.m.

Marshals for Dec. 14, 4:00 p.m.

Grand Marshal Rachel Reichow

Grand Marshal Wendy Sorenson

Grand Marshal Anna O’Brien

Charter Marshal Nicholas Bergum

Charter Marshal Kendra Bohm

Charter Marshal Brian Aafedt

Abdikarim Ali Jessica Baker Kasey Cassels Devin Evavold Harrison Owings Benjamin Phelps James Schmidt Gabrielle Volk Zachary Wanner Siyeon Yoo

Garrett Aberle Abdikarim Ali Jessica Baker Tyler Barnhardt Megan Boman Erica Brovold Charly Daws Cortney Hornung Anna O’Brien

Maximilian Ortiz Harrison Owings Bethany Ploof Savannah Rivera Warren Florian Sai Jordan Sonstegard Jessica Vedbraaten Anna Willmott

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Abdikarim Ali Jessica Baker Elizabeth Bodensteiner Kendra Bohm KayLynn Campoverde Benjamin Ericksen Anna Nistler Maximilian Ortiz Jacob Polega Brianna Schumacher Mikela Stansbury

Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees Friday, December 14 — 1:00 P.M.

College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Gayle Roux, Dean Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition Shannon Alexis Burgard Community Nutrition

Alisha L. Lindsay

Community Nutrition

Madison E. Gedde

Leonard N. Randze *

Hannah Rose Gelhar

Haylie B. Rants *

Jennifer Renae Goss **

Shunay Marie Reese

Hannah Isabella Hollenhorst **

Kayla Jean Rose

Meghan Lynn Braun *

Chantal E. Holum **

Carly A. Safranski

Kayla M. Buenger

Mary J. Hosie

Paige Avery Salwei *

Jessica Adell Marie Bullard

Katelyn Jo Jipson

Janelle M. Shea *

Gabrielle Mathie Cummings **

Marissa Marie Kolquist *

Annabeth Pearl Smith

Brenna Harrower

Andrea J. Lewis

Brittney Denelle Smith

Courtney Marie Haviland

Kayla Linn Mager *

Abbie Joy Sondeland ***

LaRae M. Letexier

Catherine Eposi Matike

Haley L. Stejskal *

Elizabeth Irene Meyer **

Shelby Maren Mayers *

Renee Sullivan **

Stephanie L. McVeigh *

Abby Marie Telander ***

Emily Victoria Melchior

Sarah R. Trombley

Carlee Morgan Miller

Jessica Lynn Vogeler ***

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing McKayla L. Baxley Nursing

Emily Elizabeth Beach *** Nursing

Carly Reba Bergman Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Ceara N. Berry Nursing

Cambree Mae Billehus * Nursing

Corinna Dunlap Bitz * Nursing

Elisabeth Jean Boatman Nursing

Shawna C. Buelow Nursing

Shannon Alexis Burgard Nursing

Zachary Steven Gaarder ** Nursing Honors Program

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Nursing

Shelby Catherine Williams *

Haley J. Nelson

Nursing

Nursing

Caryn J. Wolfe

Sarah J. Neva ***

Nursing

Nursing

Kinsey Lyn Papachek ***

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Chloe Suzanne Wylot * Nursing

Nursing

Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work

Murat Ayamba Ndikum Social Work

Jenna R. Richardson *** Social Work Honors Program

Mylah L. Rostad Social Work

Kirsty M. Solberg * Social Work

Darcy Louise Solem Social Work

Jenna Mae Thurston ** Social Work

Isabella Postiglione ** Nursing

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

Abdifatah Adan Abdi

Bethany Grace Nandy

Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science

Mohamoud Moalin Ahmed

Erin Elizabeth Powers

Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science

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Kelly J. Swehla Medical Laboratory Science

Christy Michelle Wolvington ** Medical Laboratory Science

College of Engineering & Mines Hesham El-Rewini, Dean Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

David P. Erickson Computer Science

Austin J. Gilbert Computer Science

Austin Adam Holtz Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Kabedi Kasanda Muvundamina

Said Aliev

Colette D. Nelson

Emmanuel Enemchukwu

Benjamin J. Linser Eugene Korlenor Akunor Chemical Engineering

Joseph Paul Dietz

Chemical Engineering

Brytton Charles George Chemical Engineering

Paige Bailey Marcy

Chemical Engineering

Christopher Allen Michalek * Chemical Engineering

Ryan Spellman Chemical Engineering

Evan D. Sutherland

Chemical Engineering

Computer Science

Geological Engineering

Chase K. Martin Computer Science

Sai Srinivasa Subramanya Sarma Peri Computer Science

Geological Engineering

David Robert Sexter

Ellen Maria Walstad * Chemical Engineering Honors Program

Michael J. Augustin Civil Engineering

Andrew Coelho ** Civil Engineering

Jorgen C. Holt

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology William J. Stefani

John Corkum

Geology

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Thamer A. Allahabi Computer Science

Kabedi Kasanda Muvundamina Petroleum Engineering

Himal Pangeni *

Petroleum Engineering

David Darian Rosenfeld ** Petroleum Engineering

Cody B. Williamson

Petroleum Engineering

Cassandra Rose Eerdmans ** Electrical Engineering Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Braden M. Kalamaha Electrical Engineering

Abdiaziz S. Mohamud Electrical Engineering

Thomas J. Neisen

Carter Wayne Anderson

Christian P. Peterson *

Patrick A. Blaine *

Bo K. Yesel **

Grant C. Ellis **

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Anna Michelle Tucker

Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Engineering

Stian Neslow Henriksen *

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Matthew D. Harris

Noah James Hubbard

Computer Science

Madalyn R. Tessier Chemical Engineering

Geological Engineering

Colt D. Nelson

Petroleum Engineering

Alyssa M. Garrett Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience

Naveed Shahid Iqbal Mechanical Engineering

Aaron M. Kempfert * Mechanical Engineering

Michael John McShane Mechanical Engineering

Amanda L. Cook

Chandler D. Renken

Samantha Sue Roth

Camden Walter Casey Sasko

Environmental Geoscience

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Geoscience

Mechanical Engineering

Matthew James Schuster

Josiah Joseph Burkhardsmeier

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Lucas John Stanley *

Chase Harrison Davis

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Skyler Ray James DeCoteau

Alyssa N. Stolt

Brett Dziwulski

Leonard W. Thom

Zeinab El-Rewini ***

John Marcus Thompson **

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude

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College of Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean Bachelor of Arts Amy Alene Almquist

Interdisciplinary Studies

Trevor Ash

Social Science

Anna Marie Austin Communication

Natasha M. Benson Sociology

Amanda K. Berry Psychology

Megan R. Boerboom Psychology

Kyle I. Braun English

Tamika K. Brekke Sociology

Kolton D. Brohaugh Communication

Callie Ann Carlson Communication

Danielle Cecilia Carlson * Psychology

Brandon G. Christiansen Sociology

Jennie Elizabeth Cinelli Communication

Terry Allen Clark * History

Rachel Anne Cox *** Communication Honors Program

Lindsey Danbom Psychology

Maggie M. Godfrey

Joelle N. Mesdag ***

Brian T. Stodola

Casey Steven Griffin

Kylie E. Miller **

Megan Elizabeth Stoltz

Alyssa K. Guck

Yeva D. Mirzoyan

Bilal Nabil Suleiman

Melissa L. Hansen

Alyssa Jo Mitzel

Zachary G. Swanson

Tori Kay Harken

Dawid Michal Mludzik

Zachary Stephen Tomczik *

Deion H. Harris

Dean Vincent Moore

Taeler Jayden Marie Vetter *

Haley Marie Harrold

Brendan Robert Morrison

David Walenta

Nicole A. Heagy

Jessica Emily Morse **

Laura Marie Warne

Whitney C. Hergert

Whitney Moser

Dana K. Wegge

Cassady P. Hope

Rebecca Mundfrom

Zachary Whalen

Hailey Paige Huspek **

Diane H. Newberry *

Luke Aaron Whitcomb

Social Science Social Science

English

Political Science

Ibrahim M. El-Sarraf Communication

Anthropology

Sociology

Alexander J. Kelly

Matthew Lynn Peffer

Communication

Sociology

Rachel Morgan Kessel-Neuharth

Hannah L. Phelps ***

Psychology

Classical Studies Anthropology

Nicole Elizabeth Klein-Balkowitsch Spanish

Communication

Social Science

Addie Marie Powers Psychology

Communication

Eric M. Prater *** Psychology

English

Samantha Jean Reese

Kristofer William Larsen

Psychology

English

Madeline A. Ries

Samuel Kelly Larson

Psychology

English

Ari Brielle Rustad ***

Jenna Nichole Laurin ***

French Psychology

Sociology

Brendon Saseangbong

Spanish International Studies

English

Mikka Grace Schacherer Spanish

Psychology

Dylan P. Scherr ** Sociology

Psychology

Paige R. Marty ***

Logan Mark Fischer **

Morgan Paige Matson **

Chanli R. Fladeland

Hannah N. Matthews

Clive Calton Georges

Bridget Maeve McCarthy

Isabel A. Getta

Rose Katherine McLaughlin **

Psychology

Communication Spanish

Honors Program Spanish

Social Science Music

Communication

Communications Anthropology

Shelli Rae Wolenetz Psychology

Bachelor of Fine Arts Rachel Ann Boughton Graphic Design

Hunter A. Plante

Hayley Alexandra Kobe

Marcela G. Fields

Psychology

Economics

Haylee Alexis Pearce **

Psychology

Victoria Rose Marturano

Psychology

Judd A. Parker

English

Taylor Farmer

Social Science

Interdisciplinary Studies

Ellie Lou Johnston

Erica J. Lunden

Psychology

Moneesha Noble

History

Amanda Jean Engesser *

Economics

English Communication

Shelby Marie Johnson

Joni Lois Lukes

Social Science

History

Micah J. Ison

Michael A. Engelsgaard

Psychology

Social Science

Interdisciplinary Studies

Thomas Nicholas Longar

Psychology

Psychology

Social Science

Brandon Michael Emmons Chinese Studies

Political Science

Anthropology

Ryan Rex Leech

Communication

Psychology

Communication

Sandra Elaine Emerson Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Social Science

Samuel Almond Kreb

Zeinab El-Rewini ***

Psychology

Sociology

Larissa Katherine Eckholm Stewart M. Eidson **

Psychology

Psychology

Jordan James Kramer

Spanish Honors Program

Psychology

Communication

Brittany Dvorak Communication

Communication

Summer L. Schnellbach ** Communication

Communication

Brianna Lee Skavlem-Marto Communication

Communication

Jenna Elizabeth Smith * Social Science

English

Jacob Gregory Soukup Communication

Communication

Chandler J. St. Michael Political Science

Psychology

Nicholas A. Stephan Sociology

Communication

Brandon Robert Stockton Psychology

Psychology

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Bachelor of General Studies John Christopher Avolio General Studies

Matthew David Bartsch General Studies

Andrew Gordon Benson General Studies

Kaila M. Burroughs General Studies

Eugene Crandall General Studies

Tim A. Davenport General Studies

Abigail Marie Derrig General Studies

Janafer Lynn Georgeson General Studies

Jesseca C. Hendricks General Studies

Christina Ann LaCombe General Studies

Matthew Michael Mastel General Studies

Antonia V. Ouedraogo General Studies

Cora Ramsey Pfennig General Studies

Taylor Henry Sand General Studies

College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of General Studies, continued Jami Rae Schultz General Studies

Jordan B. Wanner * General Studies

Christopher R. Woeste General Studies

Bachelor of Music Haley Elizabeth Olson*** Music Education Music Performance

Noelle Augusta Cutshaw **

Yahye Hassan Nur

Psychology Honors Program

Geography

Kiet Anh Nguyen *

Kal Jordan Datz

Interdisciplinary Studies

Psychology

Shaylah Jean Olson **

Alecia Marie Diede ***

Psychology

Biology / Professional Health

Danielle Nicole Parker

Stacey Lynn Eggers McGillis

Psychology

Biology

Tessa M. Philpott

Hunter Seth Evanson

Geography

Biology / Professional Health

Torrin Darlene Poss **

Logan Mark Fischer **

Psychology

Mathematics

Andrea J. Rieder ***

Brady J. Fossum

Psychology

Psychology

Kaitlynn N. Rueb

Amber R. Godfrey

Psychology

Forensic Science

Robert Glen Schrom

Tia Sue Green

Forensic Science

Biology / Professional Health

Bachelor of Science Jenna Lynn Anderson **

Biology / Professional Health

Tracy L. Athmann * Psychology

Chad R. Bartosh

Interdisciplinary Studies

Alex J. Beck Geography

Tatiana Ivy Berge Biology

Ceara N. Berry Psychology

Kelsey J. Bishoff ***

Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Connor Christian Bolduc Psychology

Skylar Leigh Borg Psychology

Kimberlea M. Borgen Psychology

Gretta R. Brunelle Mathematics

Grant I. Campbell

Biology / Professional Health

Joshua M. Christianson *

Biology / Professional Health

Jennie Elizabeth Cinelli Psychology

Kasey Lynn Crowley Psychology

Dominic L. Seidel

Cassady P. Hope

Biology

Psychology

Grant K. Skoog

Hailey Paige Huspek **

Interdisciplinary Health Studies

Interdisciplinary health Studies

Kalvin Joeseph Slaubaugh **

Brenna Marie Jacobsen **

Biology / Professional Health

Interdisciplinary Studies

Theoren Mark Solseng *

Jaylen Jerome Larson

Biology / Professional Health

Environmental Studies

Zoee A. St. Claire

Jenna Nichole Laurin ***

Environmental Studies

Psychology

Haley L. Stejskal *

Marissa R. Llanes

Psychology

Biology / Professional Health

John Stennes *

Thomas Nicholas Longar

Psychology

Biology

Teaunna M. Storey

Dacey Beth Lopez

Psychology

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Tamika K. Brekke

Criminal Justice Studies

Tori Kay Harken

Criminal Justice Studies

Patrick M. Johnson Criminal Justice Studies

Adam F. Judovsky Criminal Justice Studies

Alexander Thomas Kenemore Criminal Justice Studies

Lilly Marlena Langton Criminal Justice Studies

Brady Allen Oliveira Criminal Justice Studies

Matthew Lynn Peffer Criminal Justice Studies

Madeline A. Ries Criminal Justice Studies

Jonathon Ortiz Santiago Criminal Justice Studies

Mikka Grace Schacherer Criminal Justice Studies

Allie Joan Simonett Criminal Justice Studies

Nicholas A. Stephan

Criminal Justice Studies

Kalyn Joyce Woinarowicz * Criminal Justice Studies

Zachary Stephen Tomczik *

Nicolas Lopez Lara

Psychology

Biology / Professional Health

Ian M. Wageman

Jonah Colby Lund ***

Psychology

Biology / Professional Health

Vincent Edward Wagner

Kathryn E. Martin

Mathematics

Biology / Professional Health

Macy Marie Mauck-Christianson *** Psychology

Katie Breann McCoy

Luke Aaron Whitcomb Forensic Science

Elyse Louise Wiener

Nicholas Andrew Lawson

Charlotte Rae Woods *

Luke A. Sorum

Biology

Psychology

Josephine V. Moe

Mathematics

Biology

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

Nathan Paul Young *

Aisha Mohamed

Biology / Professional Health

Psychology

Emily A. Zink

Jessica Emily Morse **

Biology / Professional Health

Interdisciplinary Studies

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude

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Ceremony for Undergraduate Degrees Friday, December 14 — 4:00 P.M.

College of Education & Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Hailey C. Pavlak

Bachelor of Science in Education

Sean Charles Norton

Kirsten Elizabeth Aafedt ***

Taylor Marlesa O’Shea

Chastity Franklin

Kala L. Urban

Payton S. Peterson

Sarah A. Gehl

Taylor Zemke **

Sydney M. Raboin *

Cody M. Graham

Katy Scarlett Ramey ***

Rachel Elizabeth Gray

Lovisa Isabel Rhen

Julia Kaczorowska

Mattea J. Rindy *

Gabriel Kavadas

Sierra Janae Rohr **

Dustin R. Koehnen **

Kayla E. Schmieg *

Courtney Lea Latterell

April L. Baumgartner

Valerie Ann Schroeder *

Anthony Edward Litersky

Casey M. Heisler

Amy Kamille Shirek ***

Kaylee Jo Loken

Kari Hillesland *

Janie M. Sipe **

Brandon D. Loven

Rachael Maria Kuznia

Madison M. Stuhaug **

Alexander David Martinson

Hallie Nicole Longtin

Jennifer Nicole Trader *

John W. Merchant

Brittany Susanne Mueller

Kelsie E. Tyrrell **

Keaton Alexander Merck *

Danielle Nicole Parker

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Jamie Lee O’Halloran ** Elementary Education

Tomas E. Ortega **

Elementary Education

Elementary Education Middle Level Education

Jonathan Harris Bartels ** Early Childhood Education

Amanda L. Boomgaarden Elementary Education

Aleah Kristen Brennan * Elementary Education

Gretta R. Brunelle Education

Angela Rose Byzewski * Secondary Education

Chelsey L. Chaput

Elementary Education

Mallory Ann Davison ** Elementary Education

Allison Nicole Duggan * Elementary Education

Christine M. Fiala Science

Katelyn J. Haberman Elementary Education

Mariah Leigh Hackman Elementary Education

Jaci Brien Helgeson **

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Middle Level Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Early Childhood Education

Elyse Louise Wiener

Tia R. Lewis ***

David W. Wischer ***

Paula Karen Lundsten ***

Abigail Kristine Wright *

Renae Lynn McGauvran ***

Hayley C. Yeager *

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Hannah L. Karlins **

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Early Childhood Education

Olivia M. Westover *

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Miranda Carol Kaelberer Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Quinn Dana Wahlstrom

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Jeremy D. Holter

Kinesiology

Benedikte Pettersen Kinesiology Kinesiology Kinesiology

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Katelyn Marie Uhlendorf

Secondary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Courtney J. Heupel *** Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Elementary Education

Kinesiology

Kane C. Perrin

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services Rehabilitation & Human Services

Elementary Education

Composite Social Studies Education

Elementary Education Secondary Education

Composite Social Studies Education Composite Social Studies Education Early Childhood Education

Hannah Joyce Millette * Elementary Education

* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude

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

Bachelor of Arts

Chloe Cathleen Engel

Austin Richard Poganski

Ian William Entzion

Matthew Alexander Ramage

Holly K. Anderson *

Emily A. Broich

Robert Daniel Feaster *

Christopher Charles Richez

Peter J. Anderson

Dylan Dale Theodore Moser **

Talon J. Freitag

Desiree Robinson *

Enrique Balderas IV **

Fallon Ryan **

Rachel W. Funkhouser *

Alexandra Rose Schmidt *

Thomas George

Ryan A. Schwarz **

Amber Lynn Gillespie ***

Julia Elina Sebekow

Drew S. Greely

Joshua James Seibel

Emily I. Grossman *

Scott Joseph Seyler

Alyssa K. Guck

John Carlson Simonson *

Hunter Logan Halonen

Colton Ailie Stecker

Kendall Jean Hapka

Jonathon Andrew Steinke

Jeffrey James Harken

Alex R. Stevenson

Carl D. Hermanson

Keaton J. Studsrud

William Richard Hollingsworth

Austin M. Sutter

Dylan M. Hughes ***

Ryan Alan Sword

Erik Rande Johnsen

Tomohiro Tanaka

Bianca B. Kameli

Lindsey Kathryn Thiel

Rebecca A. Kelly

Jennifer Rose Tokach

Ben W. Kieffer

Garrett H. Trochman

Seth Ronald Kreft

Caitlyn G. Vang

Mark Kudryavtsev

Martine Vedvik ***

Logan Layne Lavandowska

Grant D. Weiss

Alexander John Henry Letch

Zachary Steven Welle

Veronika Lilleløkken

Abby L. Whalen

Amanda Rei Martin

Sara Margaret White

Trent A. Meyer

Casey Michael Wieland *

Hannah N. Miller

Hunter Zeman

Airport Management

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Accountancy Accountancy Accountancy

Symbria Skye Bell Accountancy

Deane Allen Bjornson *** Accountancy

Eric M. Bucholz Accountancy

Management

Political Science

Marketing

Political Science

Investments

Political Science

Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration

Managerial Finance & Accounting Managerial Finance & Accounting

Sam William Carlson Accountancy

Yubin Chen * Accountancy

Mason P. Crowley *** Accountancy

Rachel W. Funkhouser * Accountancy

Eric P. Gefroh ** Accountancy

Hannah T. Hasbargen *** Accountancy

William Richard Hollingsworth Accountancy

Dylan M. Hughes *** Accountancy

McCayla Monica Jordan Accountancy

Randi Lee Julson, Jr. Accountancy

Ben W. Kieffer Accountancy

Kaitlin N. Langerud Accountancy

Faith N. Lee Accountancy

Trent A. Meyer Accountancy

Lingzhi Chen Nelson Accountancy

Tien Nguyen

Accountancy

Jacob Michael Oleksik Accountancy

Cole Olson *

Accountancy

Jessica B. Risch * Accountancy

John Carlson Simonson * Accountancy

Sarah Anne Strube ** Accountancy

Reid Taylor Taubenheim Accountancy

Stacy B. Tetreault Accountancy

Kailey Wirtanen *** Accountancy

Caihao Zhang

Marketing

Dallas James Aaker Marketing

Management

Seth Allen Adkins *

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Ryan Thomas Adler ** Aviation Management

Information Systems

Madison Lynn Alme Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Amanda M. Amiot

Banking & Financial Economics

Information Systems

Peter J. Anderson

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Joseph R. Andresen **

Business Administration

Business Economics

Grant William Aplin Business Economics

Aviation Management

Jordan Axness

Banking & Financial Economics

Marketing

Matthew Lee Bakken Investments

Marketing

Brady Anton Banyai Investments

Investments

Weston Michael Bennett Operations & Supply Chain

Business Economics

Hayden J. Bertsch

Business Economics

Aviation Management

Grant C. Birmingham Entrepreneurship

Information Systems

Simen Bjelland

Business Economics

Information Systems

Deane Allen Bjornson *** Management

Marketing

Andrew J. Blumer Marketing

Management

Collin David Bren **

Operations & Supply Chain

Investment

Tyler John Coyne Investments

Human Resource Management

Mason P. Crowley ***

Entrepreneurship Management

Aviation Management

Human Resource Management Business Economics

Operations & Supply Chain Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Information Systems Managerial Finance & Accounting Operations & Supply Chain Management Management

Business Economics Information Systems Information Systems Aviation Management Managerial Finance & Accounting Investments

Entrepreneurship

Operations & Supply Chain Information Systems Marketing Marketing

Management Marketing

Management Marketing

Riley Gustav Miller

Investments

Marketing

Mary K. Cutshall

Blayke Christopher Nelson

Management

Management

Stephanie Alice Danielson

August Mark Ollrich

Managerial Finance & Accounting

Entrepreneurship

Jack Dingmann

Thomas Richard O’Reskie

Operations & Supply Chain

Marketing

Katherine Ann Edgar

Chai Mica Pappa

Management

Entrepreneurship

Accountancy

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* Denotes cum laude ** Denotes magna cum laude *** Denotes summa cum laude

College of Business & Public Administration Bachelor of Science Vincent O. Biyogo Public Affairs

Tomohiro Tanaka Public Affairs

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Technology

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Joseph R. Andresen **

Tanner J. Corbett

Emily A. Broich

Shelby Rae Jorgenson **

Benjamin Thomas Delzer

Miracle Lee Edminster

Trevor R. Parson, Jr.

Alex J. Hassebroek

Nicole Kristin Thorson

Kathryn K. Mcphail

Graphic Design Technology

Industrial Technology

Graphic Design Technology

Industrial Technology

Graphic Design Technology

Public Administration Public Administration

Industrial Technology

Graphic Design Technology

Industrial Technology

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Paul Lindseth, Dean Nikolai Wyatt Dunne **

Dominique Lamon Lord

Alex J. Shiverick **

Jonathan Kenneth Ernst

Joshua Magana

Garner William Suessmann

Riley Thomas Ewert **

Austyn Alexander Maracle

Yu Takahashi ***

Luke Joseph Gage

Jason Kirby McCroskey

Tomohiro Tanaka

Nicholas Joseph Gerroir

Charles W. Mettille, Jr.

Michael Allen Terry

Elizabeth C. Birch ***

Jay Taylor Hanson *

Troy Masakazu Nakauchi ***

Taylor Ray Trzybinski **

Killian J. Bixby *

Ian Barrett Harlander ***

Daniel Peter Noakes **

Jordan Francis Turner

Collin Andrew Blair *

Zachary James Hebl

Sean Francis O’Connor

Corbin Robert Von Buck

Seth Daniel Hovland **

Dakotah L. Osborn

Elise Aurelia Wheelock ***

Lucas Michael Borowicz *

Dylan A. Hudock *

Alex James Osowski *

Andrew Alexander Woodard

Dakota J. Bray

Corey Michael Hughes *

Ryan J. Paape ***

Sanseong Hwang *

Michael Pascual

James Paul Jacobson *

Brandon Charles Peterson ***

Chad LeRoy Burke *

Kurt Madsen Jones

Carlos Andres Ramirez

Brian Martin Carmean **

Nicholas M. Kane

Sydni Nicole Robinson *

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Ryan Thomas Adler ** Commercial Aviation

Dane A. Barber *

Commercial Aviation Commercial Aviation Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Jeremy W. Blodgett ***

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Air Traffic Management Air Traffic Management

Jakob C. Brosman

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Kyle A. Budach

Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Commercial Aviation

Turner James Atherton Carr * Commercial Aviation

Aaron Whittier Cary *** Commercial Aviation

Cameron Walter Clifton *** Commercial Aviation

Evan Matthew Cox

Commercial Aviation

Zachary Matthew Daly **

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Ryan Lee Danielson * Commercial Aviation

William J. Deitchler Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Commercial Aviation

Aviation Studies

Commercial Aviation

Aviation Studies

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Air Traffic Management Commercial Aviation Aviation Studies

Commercial Aviation

Air Traffic Management

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Air Traffic Management

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Flight Education

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Commercial Aviation

Flight Education Commercial Aviation

Air Traffic Management

Mick W. Kmett

Yusuke Saiki

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Jordan Lee Koppa **

Alex D. Sailsbury **

Air Traffic Management

Commercial Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations

Catrina Lee Krueger *

Air Traffic Management

Austyn Michael Schlueter Brady Joseph Scullen

Nicholas M. Kane

Ryo Serizawa

Danielle Nicole Parker

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

Andrew Michael Larson

Lt. Col. Jason J.F. Murphy, Professor of Military Science Commission as Second Lieutenant United States Army

Garrett Richard Samuelson ***

Preston E. Kubas **

Candidates for Commission

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation Flight Education

Air Traffic Management

Brandon Marc LeClair

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aviation

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

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

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

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• 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.

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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 Chester Fritz Library (top), the Soaring Eagle Garden and sculpture (center), and the Stone Center, once the home of UND presidents.

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.

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The Mace of the University The ceremonial mace was first a practical weapon intended to protect the king and borne by the Sergeants-at-Arms, a royal bodyguard. The history of the civic mace begins about the middle of the 13th century. Since about the 15th century, universities have displayed a mace as a symbol of both internal authority and the independence of the scholarly tradition.

The mace of the University of North Dakota came into being at the direction of George W. Starcher, president from 1954 to 1971. In 1963 he approached Alvin Rudisill, chairman of the Industrial Arts Department, with the idea of creating a mace with materials from “Old Main,” UND’s first building.

Condemned for decades for its severe structural deficiencies, Old Main was being demolished as administrative offices had moved to the newly completed Twamley Hall.

Rudisill turned to one of his students, Dennis Kulas, who was also pursuing a minor in art. Kulas crafted a mace in wood and then a second, when some thought the first might be too heavy for ceremonial use. The first one is the mace that has been carried at the front of all commencement ceremonies since.

Kulas explained the artistic ideas he incorporated into his design: “The theme used for making the mace was like a drop of water falling into a body of water, its effects sending out ripples throughout the water. Likewise, a little learning affects everyone by sending out knowledge to all four corners of the Earth, hence the design. The globe: symbolizing the Earth. The rings: symbolizing a drop of knowledge ever spreading throughout the Earth. The four spikes: emphasizing the four corners of the Earth.”

The second mace used the same theme, but the globe was hollowed out to make it lighter by using recessed rings.

“Old Main,” 1958

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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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