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OMMENCEMENT C at the close of the 136th year Creighton University

May 16, 2015 Omaha, Nebraska Morning Ceremony ...... Page 4 CAfternoon Ceremony ...... Page 22 Live Stream of Commencement Ceremonies The viewing link for the commencement stream is: https://livestream.com/CreightonUniversity/Commencement2015 The stream is available via mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, and Android phones and tablets. Once the event concludes, a recording of both ceremonies will be available at the same link.

Lifetouch Special Events Photography Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emailed a link to their photo proofs or go to events.lifetouch.com/creighton for information. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or call 800.505.9496 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern Time). C ommencement Cexercises Morning Ceremony 9:30 a.m.

College of Nursing School of Pharmacy and Health Professions School of Dentistry CSchool of Medicine

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ACADEMIC PROCESSION PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR EARNED DEGREES THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Colleen Kilcoyne College of Nursing Graduating Senior, College of Arts and Sciences Cindy L. Costanzo, Ph.D., R.N., CNL Dean

INVOCATION School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Most Revered Rev. George J. Lucas Victoria F. Roche, Ph.D. Archbishop, Archdiocese of Omaha Interim Dean

School of Dentistry GRAND MARSHAL OPENING REMARKS James H. Howard, D.D.S. Neil S. Norton, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs School of Dentistry School of Medicine Robert W. Dunlay, M.D. Dean WELCOME Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D., FACHE Provost THE INTERIM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dr. Bradberry PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION STAGE PARTY, FACULTY AND Leo A. Daly Company GRADUATE RECESSIONAL Christopher J. Johnson Managing Principal, Omaha Office

SPIRIT OF CREIGHTON AWARD STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CITATION Presented by Tanya A. Winegard, Ph.D. Vice Provost, Student Life

BOARD AUTHORIZATION AND DEGREE CONFERRAL STATEMENT J. Chris Bradberry, Pharm.D. Interim President

Except for official University and media photographers, no one will be allowed access to the stage and graduates’ seating area to take photographs. Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emailed a link to their photo proofs or go to events.lifetouch.com/creighton for information. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or call 800.505.9496 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern Time). 4 PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION

LEO A DALY Christopher J. Johnson Managing Principal, Omaha Office

Presented by Rick Virgin Vice President, University Relations

LEO A DALY, founded in 1915 by Creighton University graduate Leo A. Daly Sr., BA’11, is an internationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, planning, interior design and program management firm, headquartered in Omaha. LEO A DALY is ranked among the top design firms in the world.

LEO A DALY has completed projects in more than 87 countries, all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is staffed with teams of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers who are located around the world in 30 offices.

Its work includes hospitals, museums, convention centers, hotels, airport terminals, distribution and manufacturing facilities, and corporate and federal office buildings. The firm has won numerous awards, and led design and construction of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

LEO A DALY has a long, generous history of service to Creighton University. The firm helped design the pedestrian mall and the iconic plaza outside St. John’s Church, and provided architectural services for the south-facing art deco façade on the Administration Building (now Creighton Hall) and the Health Sciences Library, among other projects.

Through outreach, fundraising, educational programs and pro-bono work, LEO A DALY works to provide service to enrich the communities it serves.

Leo A. Daly III is the third generation of his family to lead the firm. He has served as chairman and CEO since 1981, expanding the company’s global presence and broadening its services. He and his wife, Grega established the Grega and Leo A. Daly III Fund for Architectural Books, which has allowed the National Gallery of Art Library in Washington, D.C., to expand its holdings of books in all areas of architectural studies.

Leo A. Daly Jr., ARTS’39, who served as the firm’s president and CEO from the 1950s to the 1970s, was presented with Creighton University’s first Manresa Medal in 1974. The award is the highest nonacademic honor bestowed by the University and recognizes individuals who demonstrate inspirational leadership and enduring achievements in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Mr. Daly’s wife, Rosemary C. Gaughan Daly, BSC’39, also was active in civic, educational and charitable endeavors. Both served on Creighton’s board of directors.

In recognition of its history of service and inspirational leadership, Creighton University proudly presents the Presidential Medallion to LEO A DALY.

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CANDIDATES FOR EARNED DEGREES

COLLEGE OF NURSING Marie Elizabeth Darabaris - magna cum laude Gabriella Mariella Jude - magna cum laude Englewood, Colorado Maple Lake, Minnesota Names read by: Mary V. Kunes-Connell, BSN’77, Megan Marie Edmonds Shelby Elizabeth Klosen Ph.D., R.N. Phoenix, Arizona Stapleton, Nebraska Associate Dean Alysa Ann Fitzgibbons Emily Cecelia Knorr - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Joliet, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amy Nicole Froeschl - cum laude Christina Lore Koutnik Falls City, Nebraska La Veta, Colorado Danielle B. Allen Woodbury, Minnesota Molly Elizabeth Gambee Kaitlyn Lorin Kroyer Portland, Oregon Prior Lake, Minnesota Emma Elizabeth Auld - magna cum laude Fort Collins, Colorado Victoria Teresa Garaycochea Rasheeda Wanice Lacy - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Minneapolis, Minnesota Miranda Ashley Barber - summa cum laude Fairbury, Nebraska Kathryn Elise George - cum laude Lisa Anne Larcom Woodbury, Minnesota Overland Park, Kansas Anne Marie Baregi Burnsville, Minnesota Nicole Leanne George - magna cum laude Kara Mollie Lawler Carroll, Iowa Sioux Falls, South Dakota Jaci Michelle Beauvais - summa cum laude Columbus, Nebraska Taylor Marie Ginn Mary Kate Lawler - cum laude Des Moines, Iowa Lemont, Illinois Kimberly Nichole Boehm Manhattan, Kansas Mary Katherine Hawes Jacqueline Wai-Min Lo Springfield, Missouri Honolulu, Hawaii Andrea Marie Borden - cum laude Tempe, Arizona Elizabeth Alexis Herrmann - cum laude Blair Kathleen Lowe - cum laude St. Louis, Missouri Dumfries, Virginia Ellen Anne Carisch Hopkins, Minnesota Julia Elinor Hicks - cum laude Charles Oakley Lutz-Priefert - summa cum laude Aurora, Colorado Lincoln, Nebraska Hannah Elizabeth Carlson Minneapolis, Minnesota Ellen Renee Homan Sarah Anne Malishchak Omaha, Nebraska Chapel Hill, North Carolina Sarah Christine Carnes - summa cum laude Kansas City, Missouri Amy Sue Horejsi Micaela Rose Malloy - magna cum laude Albert Lea, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Natasha B. Carter - magna cum laude Council Bluffs, Iowa Whitney Nicole Houkom - cum laude Theresa Ann Maloney Centennial, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Katelyn Lorayne Comer - magna cum laude Lone Tree, Iowa Nerissa Naomi Imada Kiley Rae Markle Wailuku, Hawaii Aurora, Colorado Michael John Costanzo Omaha, Nebraska Haley Nicole Johnson Julie Renee Martin Council Bluffs, Iowa North Richland Hills, Texas Caitlin A. Culbertson - summa cum laude Lone Tree, Colorado Reilly Catherine Jorgensen Molly Ann McKenna Omaha, Nebraska Elmwood Park, Illinois

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Sarah A. McMahon - magna cum laude Bailey Elaine Switzer Angela Suzanne Carosella Eden Prairie, Minnesota Parker, Colorado NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY Julia Morgan McShane - summa cum laude Kathryn Elizabeth Trautman Omaha, Nebraska Excelsior, Minnesota Robins, Iowa Keri Elizabeth Dillon Grace Margaret Meehan Hannah Walter NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Mequon, Wisconsin Prairie Village, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska

Veronica Brennan Mergen Chelsea Rae Waltz Katie Beth Eisele Tucson, Arizona Johnston, Iowa NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Madison, Wisconsin Hanna Lee Myers - cum laude Hilary J. Wareham West Des Moines, Iowa Dubuque, Iowa * Diane Farley NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Neilee Lyn Nelson Hannah Elizabeth Welch St. Paul, Minnesota Doniphan, Nebraska Lake Oswego, Oregon Talisha Idona Furst Lauren Michal Noel Ellyn Elizabeth Yarde - magna cum laude NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Omaha, Nebraska St. Peters, Missouri Clarinda, Iowa

Shea Erin O’Neil - summa cum laude Alexis Lynne Young Meagan Leigh Goodman Overland Park, Kansas Hastings, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Lincoln, Nebraska Emily Susan O’Neill - cum laude Audrey Elaine Zuerlein-Johnson - cum laude Peoria, Illinois Kearney, Nebraska Paul Anthony Jackman NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY Demetria Katerina Panopoulos ACUTE CARE Master of Science St. Louis, Missouri Omaha, Nebraska in Nursing Carly Susannah Presley Kristina Marie Johnson Brittany Nicole Anderson Littleton, Colorado NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Omaha, Nebraska Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kendall Lauren Ramey Denver, Colorado Erin Kathleen Kamp Lindsay Dale Barden NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-PEDIATRIC Sarah Ann Reimer Portland, Oregon ACUTE CARE Omaha, Nebraska Norwalk, Iowa Bonnie Kathleen Keane Deidre Elizabeth Richard - magna cum laude NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Nicole Sue Behring Lincoln, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Lincoln, Nebraska Dagne Rivas Elizabeth Ann Kelsey Miami, Florida NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Mindy Marie Blodgett Omaha, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY * Janesa JoRae Ryan - magna cum laude ACUTE CARE Belle Fourche, South Dakota Nichole Christine Kinnamon Omaha, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Jacquelyn Mackenzie Schmitz Lincoln, Nebraska Shelley Carmel Brown St. Paul, Minnesota NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Lincoln, Nebraska Alyssa Victoria Sebastian Loveland, Colorado Emily Liu Burdett NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Kristine Ann Speltz - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska SYMBOL KEY Papillion, Nebraska = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia Lacoln Emily Strasburg ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate Blue Hill, Nebraska v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 7 Master of Science in Nursing continued

Rina Kojima * Lindsay Jo O’Hara Chelsey Anne Turner NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Komaki, Japan Kalispell, Montana Rochester, Minnesota

Jane Lillian Kroese Melissa Dawn Okun Stacey Alice VanBoening NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Hull, Iowa ACUTE CARE Hastings, Nebraska Baxter, Iowa * Shannon Lynne Kuntz Anna Kirsten Warnes NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Michelle Mary Omdahl NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Lincoln, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Crete, Nebraska St Louis Park, Minnesota Crista Lynn Latimer Kim Sue Waters NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Dana Leigh Overbaugh NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Omaha, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE Lincoln, Nebraska Gainesville, Nebraska Rebecca Lynn Lessard Christie Ann Wills NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Jamie Lynne Owens NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Grand Forks, North Dakota NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Mankato, Minnesota Sioux Falls, South Dakota Lauren Marie Line Christy Lynne Wood NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Ann Catherine Pearl NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Sartell, Minnesota NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Midwest City, Oklahoma Peoria, Illinois Michael Joseph Litrenta Doctor of NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Rachel Ruth Person ursing ractice Stewartville, Minnesota NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY N P Lincoln, Nebraska ❖ * Tara Dior Lowry Miguel Peschl Artzner NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Chelsey Elizabeth Phalen ACUTE CARE Charleston, South Carolina NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Papillion, Nebraska Chico, California * Tura Ellen Terry Mallard ❖ Abby Rae Bennett CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST-NEONATAL Angela Mae Pierson NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Little Rock, Arkansas NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Wells, Minnesota Madrid, Iowa Rebecca Jean Mogensen-Kruger Laura René Cunningham NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Katherine Jean Rystrom NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Cherokee, Iowa NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Stromsburg, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Vincent Joseph Morris Laura M. Donovan NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Aubrie Marie Schaefer NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Omaha, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Bremen, Kansas Nebraska City, Nebraska Jennifer Ann Murray Rachael C. Greene NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Jessica Kathol Schiefen NURSE PRACTITIONER-PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE Grand Island, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Omaha, Nebraska Bellevue, Nebraska Stephanie Lynn Nelson Brian Averill Gutmann NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Amy Christine Shipley Creston, Iowa Argusville, North Dakota NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Omaha, Nebraska Randi Rane Nielsen Pamela Dawn Hartnett NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Megan Alisha Spreacker Gretna, Nebraska Shubert, Nebraska NURSE PRACTITIONER-PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE Clive, Iowa Rachael Lenore Niemeyer Andrea Lynn Hubka Rochester, Minnesota NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL Julia Lane Thompson West Fargo, North Dakota NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Selma, Alabama 8 Doctor of Nursing Practice continued

Elizabeth Anne Lapp SCHOOL OF  Audrey Kristine Moehr NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY Goose Lake, Iowa ACUTE CARE PHARMACY AND Indianola, Iowa HEALTH PROFESSIONS  Kailani Blake Nakanishi Names read by: Waipahu, Hawaii Emily Schultz Lemke Amy F. Wilson, Pharm.D. NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT Associate Dean  Chelsie Helene Neves GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY Aiea, Hawaii Brookfield, Wisconsin Bachelor of Science  Megan Dena Nicklaus Ashley Marie Marreel in Health Sciences Webster Groves, Missouri NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Lincoln, Nebraska  Bethany Jean Bentele  Linda Yen Nong Overland Park, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska ✝ Tawanda Mercer NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT  Kaitlin Marie Bresnahan  Emily E. Perry BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Chicago, Illinois Papillion, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska  Kristyn Carol Chapman  Jamie Kay Ravenscraft Brianna Marjorie Mills Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin Parkville, Missouri NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE  Yan Dan Chen  Anastasia Elizabeth Schmaltz West Des Moines, Iowa Brooklyn, New York Columbia, Missouri

Margo Jean Minnich  Jared Michael Connell  Christopher Joseph Schwery Omaha, Nebraska Parkville, Missouri Panama, Iowa

Jessica Lynne Palmer  Rachel Theresa Coppinger  Keri Jean Seiser NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Barnum, Iowa Webster City, Iowa Rulo, Nebraska  Alicia Jo Deneen  Shelby Malynn Shemanski Jennifer Jean Pearson South St. Paul, Minnesota Solon, Iowa NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY Lincoln, Nebraska  Kristine Nicole Dodge  Brittany Aiko Suzuki Nebster City, Iowa Honolulu, Hawaii Kelli Lynn Pirruccello NURSE PRACTITIONER-NEONATAL  Kathleen Breanne Drobnicki  Laurie Harumi Leilani Uehara Omaha, Nebraska Redmond, Washington Honolulu, Hawaii

 Elane Allyn Endecott  Dreana R.I. Valenciano Maryville, Missouri Lihue, Hawaii

 Erica R. Erixon  Katelyn Ann Westrich Council Bluffs, Iowa Godfrey, Illinois

 Shannon Allison Kelly  Yunuo Wu Kirkwood, Missouri Cedar Falls, Iowa

 Kelsey Renee Kieffer Lodi, California

 Ryan Tatsuo Ha`aheo Kinoshita Kailua, Hawaii

Taylor John MacKinnon  SYMBOL KEY Salem, Wisconsin = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia Caitlyn Mary McMurtry ❧ = August 2014 Graduate  † = December 2014 Graduate St. Charles, Missouri v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 9 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences continued

 Keith S. Yamamoto Trevor John Bauer Shingairai B. Chiwara Honolulu, Nebraska Eau Claire, Wisconsin Coolidge, Arizona

 Stanislav Viachaslavovich Yavid Mark Andrew Bennett - with honors  Marc Thomas Choquette Minsk, Belarus Roosevelt, Utah Hastings, Nebraska

Andrew Jason Bergman - with honors Jared Michael Connell Doctor of  Harlan, Indiana Parkville, Missouri Occupational Therapy Alicia Nicole Bettis Rachel Theresa Coppinger ✝  Mary Theresa Angell Albia, Iowa Barnum, Iowa Hopkins, Minnesota

Hibah Mumtaz Bhuiyan Laura Marie Cotiguala - with honors ❖ Takami Sato Butler Chicago, Illinois LaGrange, Illinois Davis, California

Sebastian Biglione Kathleen Marie Cristofaro - with honors * Veronica Celina Chavez Dallas, Texas Elmira, New York El Paso, Texas Andrew James Bracht Ian Francis Viloria Daguimol ✝  Brock Keith Christensen West Point, Nebraska Kapolei, Hawaii Logan, Utah Kaitlin Marie Bresnahan * Celeste D. Davis ❖  Christina Marie Douglas Chicago, Illinois Charleston, Arkansas Yorktown, Indiana Emigene Ann Brown Alicia Jo Deneen ✝  Brianna Kay Parkhill Allen, Texas South St. Paul, Minnesota Sioux City, Iowa

Rebecca Anne Buck  Megan Brooke Derba Susan Sachiko Powell Lakewood Ranch, Florida Bangor, Maine Lacey, Washington Nhi Quynh Bui Derek James Dickson Doctor of Pharmacy Lewisville, Texas Gilbert, Arizona

* Defi Hernanieva Abrasheva Kevin M. Burns Jeff Ray Digre - with honors Short Hills, New Jersey Birmingham, Alabama St. Paul, Minnesota

James Vincent Idong Agbayani Jian Lei Cai Catherine A. Dinkins Waipahu, Hawaii Rapid City, South Dakota St. Louis, Missouri

Oluyemi Adeola Aladejebi Jocelyn Agnes Calado Tai Quoc Do Greenwood, Indiana Watertown, Wisconsin Lincoln, Nebraska

John Todd Andersen Heather Annie Caton Charles T. Doan Memphis, Tennessee Aberdeen, South Dakota San Jose, California

Sarah Lorene Andrews Courtney Lynn Cerkas  Kristine Nicole Dodge - with honors Spokane, Washington Greenville, Wisconsin Webster City, Iowa

Taylor Chad Anglemyer  Kristyn Carol Chapman Patrick Allen Donat Omaha, Nebraska Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Oluwatosin A. Arowomole  Yan Dan Chen  Kathleen Breanne Drobnicki Monee, Illinois Brooklyn, New York Redmond, Washington

Lisa M. Barnes - with honors Janet Aki Oguma Cheng  Elane Allyn Endecott Centerton, Arkansas Huntington Beach, California Maryville, Missouri

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 Erica R. Erixon Kyeong A. Heon - with honors Lai Hung Lam Council Bluffs, Iowa Littleton, Colorado Honolulu, Hawaii

Sean Michael Eubanks Raquel Donaire Hertig Kristen Nichole Wallinger Lange Grand Junction, Colorado Raeford, North Carolina Stuart, Nebraska

Kelley Ann Felt Michael Patrick Hinnenkamp Micah Andrew Lansford Evansville, Indiana Shoreview, Minnesota Clovis, New Mexico

Amanda L. Fisher Kimberly Kam Lan Ho Hong Ha Le Lubbock, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii Bao Loc, Lam Dong, Texas

Charles John Flahave * April Michele Howell Mark Anthony Lewandowski St. Cloud, Minnesota Wylie, Texas Raleigh, North Carolina

Ashley Frances Fleming Brandon Lee Jacobi Marie LeVoir Ljosenvoor South Beloit, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Austin, Minnesota

Lisa Chee Ling Fong Michael Woo Jeon Allison Ann Luckenbill Honolulu, Hawaii Corona, California West Burlington, Iowa

Dabney Ann Fournier - with honors Christopher James Johnson  Taylor John MacKinnon Parker, Colorado Logan, Utah Salem, Wisconsin

Nathan Lynn Friend Sarah Elizabeth Kaufman - with honors Mardoqueo Joseph Martinez III Salem, Missouri Evansville, Indiana Edgewood, New Mexico

Danya Gammas Sojeet Kaur Casey Lynn Mashl Menlo Park, California Macungie, Pennsylvania Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kimberly Ann Garlena  Shannon Allison Kelly * Jonpaul E. McCartney Hollsopple, Pennsylvania Kirkwood, Missouri Pace, Florida

Meredith Katherine George Sun Hi Kim Meredith Gray McElroy Libertyville, Illinois Honolulu, Hawaii Decatur, Alabama

Katherine Elizabeth Grabau Jasmine Chiemi Kimura Keith W. McLain Chesterfield, Missouri Honolulu, Hawaii Las Vegas, Nevada

Peggy Lea Groeneveld - with honors  Ryan Tatsuo Ha`aheo Kinoshita  Caitlyn Mary McMurtry Houghton, Michigan Kailua, Hawaii St. Charles, Missouri

Sun H. Han  Andrew Charles Klick Michael James McQuade - with honors Tacoma, Washington Albert Lea, Minnesota Port Orange, Florida

Rhonda K. Hanley Alex Labasan Kugler Meredith Ann Meyer Chattanooga, Tennessee Colorado Springs, Colorado Manning, Iowa

Ashley Ranae Hanson Sara Saori Kumasaka Ammon Niels Landon Mitchell Sartell, Minnesota Honolulu, Hawaii Logandale, Nevada

Terri Hasiak Nancy Jackson Kuofie Papillion, Nebraska Kansas City, Missouri

Taylor Doyle Hegarty Emmanuel Steve Kuvetakis SYMBOL KEY Plymouth, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 11 Doctor of Pharmacy continued

Briana G. Moe Parin Patel Saundra M. Seep Ewa Beach, Hawaii Hayward, California Niagra Falls, New York

 Audrey Kristine Moehr Rachele Ann Paul  Keri Jean Seiser Goose Lake, Iowa Hudson, Wisconsin Webster City, Iowa

Brandon J. Mooer Taifa Peaks Grant Martin Shaft Glendive, Montana Raleigh, North Carolina Burnsville, Minnesota

James Matthew Morran - with honors Mark William Pedginski Elisa M. Sheil Omaha, Nebraska Stillwater, Minnesota Kirbyville, Missouri

Amber O. Mortensen Theresa H. Pelzel Poklemba - with honors  Shelby Malynn Shemanski Glendale, Arizona Whitney Point, New York Solon, Iowa

Rosemary Mutindi Mutunga Rebecca Bartell Pepper - with honors Jay Daniel Sherer Santa Rosa, California Lewes, Delaware Columbus, Nebraska

Jill M. Mutziger Débora Abrahão Pereira Hilary Jennifer Smith Minneapolis, Minnesota Gilbert, Arizona Centennial, Colorado

Michelle Christine Myers ❖ Chau Quynh Pham Andrew Wayne Snyder Charleston, West Virginia Rowlett, Texas Nixa, Missouri

 Kailani Blake Nakanishi John M. Pham Derek Dean Snyder Waipahu, Hawaii San Jose, California Burwell, Nebraska

Terelle Ree Nash-Keller - with honors Brett Allen Pietig - with honors Stephanie Ann Soler Selby, South Dakota Carroll, Iowa Orlando, Florida

Timothy Ndugwa  Jamie Kay Ravenscraft Sarah Rosalie Spencer Kampala, Uganda Parkville, Missouri Columbia, Maryland

Sara Lynn Nebbia Aleah Marie Rodriguez Eric David Stemple Leawood, Kansas Waukegan, Illinois Mount Vernon, Indiana

 Chelsie Helene Neves Lauren Elizabeth Sacksteder Thomas James Stetser Aiea, Hawaii Franklin Park, Illinois Vacaville, California

Daniel Nguyen * Laila Ahmed Saleem Jenna Elizabeth Sturm Roscoe, Illinois Valencia, California Wall Lake, Iowa

 Megan Dena Nicklaus - with honors Angeline Elizibeth Salmons  Brittany Aiko Suzuki - with honors Webster Groves, Missouri Warsaw, Missouri Honolulu, Hawaii

Maddison Corinne Nolfo Eric Allen Saul Kortnee Linn Tate O’Fallon, Missouri Casper, Wyoming East Peoria, Illinois

 Linda Yen Nong Jacqueline Ann Schabold Pauline Tran Omaha, Nebraska Chicago, Illinois Honolulu, Hawaii

Chelsea O’Brien - with honors Cole Jeffrey Schafer Victoria Lynn Travis Glenmoore, Pennsylvania Underwood, Iowa Fairbanks, Alaska

John Andrew O’Regan Ashley M. Schilling  Anne Mae Trivino Williams Bay, Wisconsin Rapid City, South Dakota Bartlett, Illinois

❖ Hyung-Joo Park - with honors  Jeffrey Scott Schutzbach  Laurie Harumi Leilani Uehara Bellevue, Washington New Lenox, Illinois Honolulu, Hawaii

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 Dreana R.I. Valenciano Jonathan Richard Duellman Katie Nicole Miller Lihue, Hawaii Winona, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Michael Anthony Wankum David Frideres Cristina Maria Monteverde St. Louis, Missouri Algona, Iowa Hobbs, New Mexico

Melissa Wauke Jesup Isaiah Fritsch - with honors Melanie Kathleen Murnan Honolulu, Hawaii Dubuque, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska

Michael Christian Wegner Benjamin Warren Gaylord Ashley Elizabeth Ogurek Omaha, Nebraska Alta, Wyoming Wausau, Wisconsin

❖  Kevin Michael Welch - with honors Christian Alexander Hawley Ashley Kikue Oyakawa Topeka, Kansas Oak Ridge, Tennessee Honolulu, Hawaii

 Katelyn Ann Westrich - with honors Logan Breanna Herman - with honors Aaron Joseph Page Godfrey, Illinois Munich, North Dakota Coeur D’Alene, Idaho

Jason Jeremy White - with honors Catherine Alice Hoverder Katelyn Marie Palazzolo Port Angeles, Washington Kansas City, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri

April Dawn Willoby Natalie S. Howard Philip Alexander Parker Pekin, Illinois Bridgeport, West Virginia Brookings, South Dakota

Hyrum Todd Wilson Bryce Edward Kato  Emily E. Perry Blair, Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii Papillion, Nebraska

Alexandra Jean Wohlgemuth - with honors Kendra Yoriko Kawamura Nile Jordan Price Baltimore, Maryland Lihue, Hawaii Anamosa, Iowa

 Yunuo Wu  Kelsey Renee Kieffer Brandon James Priebe Cedar Falls, Iowa Lodi, California Chamberlain, South Dakota

 Keith S. Yamamoto Jeffrey Allen Kirchmann Brittan Ashley Rooney Honolulu, Nebraska West Point, Nebraska Peoria, Illinois

 Stanislav Viachaslavovich Yavid Erika Martha Klein Gina Suzanne Ruggiero Minsk, Belarus Tacoma, Washington Des Moines, Iowa

Katherine E. Kogler - with honors Elizabeth Ruminski - with honors Doctor of Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Physical Therapy Leah Marie Kron Kelly Kristina Russ  Bethany Jean Bentele Johnston, Iowa Minneapolis, Minnesota Overland Park, Kansas Andrew Labasan Kugler Chelsey Marie Salyards Michaela Marie Bird Anchorage, Alaska Haxtun, Colorado St. Paul, Minnesota Kelsey Ann Kuykendall Drew Burggraff Joplin, Missouri Crooks, South Dakota Maggie Sortedahl Lopac Michaela Marie Cantral Lakeland, Minnesota Kearney, Nebraska Teresa Rose Lozano Andrew Steven Clendenen SYMBOL KEY St. Louis, Missouri = Multiple degrees Dubuque, Iowa v * = in absentia Karli Marie Luth ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate Grace Kathleen Culler Cairo, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 13 Doctor of Physical Therapy continued

 Anastasia Elizabeth Schmaltz SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Spencer James Faddis Columbia, Missouri Sandy, Utah Names read by: Jared H. Smith, D.D.S. Trevor Schongalla Geoffrey Morgan Grant Associate Professor Madras, Oregon Salt Lake City, Utah

Rori Ann Schwahn Doctor of Dental Surgery Alec Scott Griffin - cum laude Colorado Springs, Colorado Montpelier, Idaho Oluyemi Alabi-Workman  Christopher Joseph Schwery Miami, Florida Robert Michael Grode - summa cum laude Panama, Iowa Boise, Idaho Whitney Aste - cum laude Matthew Rolland Shipp - with honors Manti, Utah Cody Jacob Gunnell Bertrand, Nebraska Centerville, Utah John P. Bisson Alexander Smith Sturgis, South Dakota Jessica Lee Hardy - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Valley City, North Dakota J. Cody Boseman Salma Sulaiman Salt Lake City, Utah Kathryn Ann Holzer Piedmont, South Dakota Bismark, North Dakota Brett Michael Bowen Ryne Patrick Supplitt Muscle Shoals, Alabama Benjamin D. Hull - summa cum laude Vancouver, Washington Sagle, Idaho Kyle Bowen - cum laude Kathryn Ellen Swenson Draper, Utah Luke A. Hvidston Omaha, Nebraska Fargo, North Dakota Neil Robert Bresnahan Emily Catherine Teetzen Omaha, Nebraska Andrew Tadashi Inaba - cum laude Shawano, Wisconsin Honolulu, Hawaii Caleb Joseph Brewer Jean Alexandra Villagrana-Gutierrez Healdton, Oklahoma Barak Troy Jones - summa cum laude El Cajon, California Lander, Wyoming Andrea Dawn Brown Coedy Samuel Walker - with honors Caldwell, Idaho Tawaphan Wanichkorn Kelly Lee’s Summit, Missouri Bangkok, Thailand John L. Campbell Sandra Walker West Des Moines, Iowa Brittany Lea Kennedy Duluth, Minnesota Atkinson, Nebraska Courtney Michelé Chapman Amy E. Wenzel Colquitt, Georgia Mary Catherine Kent Colorado Springs, Colorado Lincoln, Nebraska Hardeep K. Chehal Brittany Lynn Whitmore Omaha, Nebraska Erbab Majeed Lakewood, Colorado Chesterfield, Missouri Ashley Carol Chenoweth Nathaniel Allan Wissink Powell, Wyoming Jennifer Lenz Malloy Lincoln, Nebraska Lawrence, Kansas Anthony C. Clark Chelsea Elyse Wittwer Wildwood, Missouri Dominic Lawrence Marketto IV Falls City, Nebraska Las Cruces, New Mexico Kyle Robertson Clark Laramie, Wyoming Marc Rosell McRae - magna cum laude Moreno Valley, California Kyle Wilson Downum Miami, Oklahoma Jordan Michael Moffitt Eagle Grove, Iowa Chase B. Edwards Ogallala, Nebraska Nathan J. Mollner Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Ryan Stephen Morris - magna cum laude Alvin Reginald Samuels Jr. Amber Dawn Welper Eagle, Idaho Omaha, Nebraska Fort Bridger, Wyoming

Jesse A. Murphy Chhama Sarawagi - cum laude Robert Lewis Wetzel - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Monument, Colorado

Joshua Troy Myers Matthew E. Scarpitti Daniel J. Wharton Homedale, Idaho St. Augustine, Florida Billings, Montana

Ana Nawaz Ryan Michael Scheidel Kevin Brent Wiest - cum laude Chicago, Illinois Papillion, Nebraska Orem, Nebraska

Anh-Dao Nguyen Andrew J. Schmid Laura Rose Wilmes Riverside, California Bismarck, North Dakota Fremont, Nebraska

Lem M. Nguyen Peter Frank Serratelli Jr. Sheena Marie Wood Seattle, Washington Randolph, New Jersey Anchorage, Alaska

Ryan Patrick Nikodem Kelly Mary Slater True Ang Xiong St. Louis, Missouri Deer Park, New York Spokane, Washington

Nathan Eddy Nygard - cum laude Todd Lawrence Squires - cum laude Matthew Masaru Anbe Yen Fargo, North Dakota Kaysville, Utah Honolulu, Hawaii

Ryan Scott Nygard - cum laude Jennifer Ann Yoshiko Tanaka - cum laude Ryan Hon Leong Yim - cum laude Fargo, North Dakota Phoenix, Arizona Honolulu, Hawaii

John Richard Ollason Kenneth Fenley Tjeerdsma Elyse Marie Zarek Albuquerque, New Mexico Sioux City, Iowa Algonquin, Illinois

Sarah Kathryn Oppel Chandler Alden Townsend - magna cum laude Albuquerque, New Mexico Salt Lake City, Utah

Jenna Wray Palmer Melissa Lynne Trumpp Fargo, North Dakota Olathe, Kansas

Katherine M. Pechek Brett Urban Omaha, Nebraska Lawrence, Nebraska

Gregory David Pisotti Dustin E. Van Tassell - magna cum laude Albuquerque, New Mexico Moscow, Idaho

Jenna Nicole Polacek Sara J. VanDemark Omaha, Nebraska Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Jason Lloyd Porter - summa cum laude Georgeann Carol Vargas Boise, Idaho Minneapolis, Minnesota

Morgan Blair Price Jesse T. Varoz Lee’s Summit, Missouri Los Ranchos, New Mexico

Robert P. Quaintance Wendy Ann Vienneau - cum laude Glendale, Arizona Omaha, Nebraska

Todd Michael Rajchel Philip C. Voissem SYMBOL KEY Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Appleton, Wisconsin = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia Blake Michael Ridgway Jessica Erin Weiss ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate West Des Moines, Iowa Beulah, North Dakota v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 15 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Nicholas Charles Bracciano Jonathan Datar St. Joseph, Missouri Colorado Springs, Colorado Names read by: Michael G. Kavan, Ph.D. Stephen Charles Brannan Diana Josephine Dean Associate Dean Duluth, Minnesota Middleton, Wisconsin

Doctor of Medicine Lauren Anne Bray Reema Dedania Victoria, Minnesota Windsor, Connecticut Christopher M. Adiletta Fairport, New York Sally Jane Breining Douglas Eugene Deever Greybull, Wyoming Topeka, Kansas Mohammad Reza Afrasiabi Newport Beach, California Gretta Angelica Carroll Benjamin Matthew Dellaria - cum laude Wichita, Kansas Lindenhurst, Illinois Thomas Nicholas Amosson Cedar Rapids, Iowa James Andrew Carroll Sarah Alison Dewitt Troy, Missouri Bullhead City, Arizona Daniel Alexander Anderson Seattle, Washington Elianne B. Castaneda Sarah Emily diVittorio Las Vegas, Nevada Placerville, California Eric Wayne Anderson Bloomington, Indiana Jessica Maria Chan Britta Anne Dosland Yorba Linda, California Mahtomedi, Minnesota Kerstin Paula Asquith - magna cum laude San Jose, California Justine Kit Chan Ryan Everett Doyel - cum laude Seattle, Washington St. Louis, Missouri Erin M. Avondet Idaho Falls, Idaho Kelsey Elizabeth Chemelewski Jennifer Atienza Duyanen Cary, Illinois San Jose, California Amanda Danielle Backs - summa cum laude O’Fallon, Missouri Joseph S. Chen Kate Marie Englert Saratoga, California South Bend, Indiana Jihae Christina Bahng Brea, California Shirley Chen - cum laude Grant Philip Erickson - cum laude Bellevue, Washington Bloomington, Minnesota Craig Vech Baker Kearney, Nebraska David Patrick Cherney Avram Nathaniel Estes Lansing, Illinois Anthem, Arizona Aaron Cameron Barrett West Point, Utah Kelsey Kenji Ching Timothy John Evans Honolulu, Hawaii Naples, Florida Nathaniel Morris Barusch Salt Lake City, Utah Justin Ray Cohenour - cum laude Katharina Fetten Lenexa, Kansas Hamburg, Germany Matthew J. Bassett Topeka, Kansas Natalie Marie Como Sarah Justine Forrest - magna cum laude Leawood, Kansas Brainerd, Minnesota Patrick Michael Baumgart Golden, Colorado Erin Ann Cook Gabriel John Gallegos Chicago, Illinois Thornton, Colorado Allison Nicole Mankus Bell Indianapolis, Indiana * Andrew David Craig Sonali Arvind Gandhi Lake Oswego, Oregon Schererville, Indiana Brooke Marie Bell Lee’s Summit, Missouri Claire Michelle Cushing Anna Josephine Gary - summa cum laude Anaheim Hills, California Seattle, Washington Erin Elizabeth Birmingham Redmond, Washington Jonathan Lark Dameworth Laura Elizabeth Gibbons Durango, Colorado Rochester, Minnesota

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Michael James Gilbert Matthew Kenneth James Andrea Beth Lundberg Clyde Hill, Washington Fountain Valley, California Bloomington, Minnesota

Kelley Corenne Gillette Kristine Laura Jeffers Ann Aida Makar Davie, Florida White Bear Lake, Minnesota Mason City, Iowa

Krista Elise Goins Jason Robert Jeffress Jaimee Elizabeth Mannix Scottsdale, Arizona St. Joseph, Missouri Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Amy Lynn Goldstein Pamela Anne Jordi Claire Marie Markham Denver, Colorado Centerville, Minnesota Atlantic, Iowa

Timothy Michael Hallman Laura Elizabeth Joslin Mayme Elizabeth Marshall River Falls, Wisconsin Overland Park, Kansas Colbert, Washington

* Paul S. Ham Sean James O’Day Judge - cum laude Abby June Matthews Antioch, Arizona San Jose, California Marion, Iowa

Patrick Thomas Hangge John William Kieffer * Deanna Christine Menapace Woodbury, Minnesota Rosemount, Minnesota Livermore, California

Daniel Paul Harwood Daniel Moon Kim Robert K. Mittet Long Beach, California Cranston, Rhode Island Maplewood, Minnesota

Alex Thomas Heyrman Adam Joseph Kincaid Dayna Tomiko Miyashiro Green Bay, Wisconsin Granite Bay, California Waipahu, Hawaii

Katrina Noel Hickle-Koclanes Carleigh Beth Koenck Andrew James Montoure - magna cum laude Boulder, Colorado Council Bluffs, Iowa Green Bay, Wisconsin

Nathan Frederick Schoenfeld Hieb Sarah Henn Koumtouzoua Kathryn Jolynn Moreland Yuma, Arizona Blue Mound, Illinois Portland, Oregon

Jessica Marie Hoffmann - magna cum laude James Martin Kult Elisabeth Erin Mulroy Huntington Beach, California Omaha, Nebraska Salt Lake City, Utah

Ashley Alissa Holly Stuart Daniel Kyllo - magna cum laude Anthony L. Murante Cheyenne, Wyoming Stillwater, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Jessica Keeyoung Hong Adam James Lang Jessica Lee Najarian Visalia, California St. Louis, Missouri Stillwater, Minnesota

Kelsey Meghan Hvidsten Kimberly Jean Lavin Lauren Camille Nakano Rogers, Minnesota Barrington, Illinois Grand Junction, Colorado

Nicola Meridith Hyde Tri T. Le Catherine Kha Nguyen Steilacoom, Washington San Bernardino, California Westminster, California

Shannon Leigh Ippoliti Justin Kilby Levy Huong Quynh Nguyen Mission Viejo, California South Pasadena, California Garden Grove, California

Jaclyn Ann Jones Irwin Mary Christine Livergood Yorba Linda, California St. Louis, Missouri

Saleem N. Jafilan Kaitlyn Rose Losey SYMBOL KEY Oak Lawn, Illinois Napa, California = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 17 Doctor of Medicine continued

Minh Yen Thi Nguyen Rouhin Sen Jared Michael Yee Lincoln, Nebraska Roswell, Georgia Redlands, California

Roy Sidney Norris Daniel Henry Slubowski Claire Elizabeth Zach Eden Prairie, Minnesota Palos Hills, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska

Brian Norton Brent Edward Smoots Alexander Daniel Zanotto Portland, Oregon Gig Harbor, Washington Los Gatos, California

Catherine Renee Olinger - magna cum laude Frank Coyle Soltys Estes Park, Colorado South Bend, Indiana

Sean Anthony O’Mara Matthew Ryan Stapleton Omaha, Nebraska San Jose, California

Michelle Suzanne Pequet Brittney M. Statler Omaha, Nebraska St. Libory, Nebraska

Yalile Perez David Keegan Stombaugh Miami, Florida Tucson, Arizona

Kimberly Kaye Phillips Sarah Elizabeth Stombaugh White Bear Lake, Minnesota Washington, Illinois

Michaela Beth Quast Melissa Ruth Symon Mandan, North Dakota Northampton, United Kingdom

✿ Matthew Gregory Rainwater Arash Taghavi Fresno, California Laguna Niguel, California

Erin Kathleen Ramelb Christopher Noran Taylor Omaha, Nebraska Helena, Montana

Danielle Ramirez Rachael Suzanne Tennant El Paso, Texas Laguna Hills, California

* Amith Venumula Reddy Paniz Vafaei St. Louis, Missouri Mission Viejo, California

William Byron Reichert Elise Halan Vo Centennial, Colorado Seal Beach, California

Katherine Marie Riddle Jacob Aaron Whetzel Cheshire, Connecticut Arlee, Montana

Brenton Richard Robinson Nicholas Arthur Whitenack Glenwood Springs, Colorado San Diego, California

Matthew Allan Roe - summa cum laude Elizabeth Caroline Kinau Wight Scottsdale, Arizona Altadena, California

Julie Kathleen Schaefer Harrison Bohlke Wurster Omaha, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska

Emily Sarah Schmidt ✿ Tenzin Yangchen St. Cloud, Minnesota Blaine, Minnesota

18 SYMBOL KEY = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 19 Live Stream of Commencement Ceremonies The viewing link for the commencement stream is: https://livestream.com/CreightonUniversity/Commencement2015 The stream is available via mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, and Android phones and tablets. Once the event concludes, a recording of both ceremonies will be available at the same link.

Lifetouch Special Events Photography Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emailed a link to their photo proofs or go to events.lifetouch.com/creighton for information. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or call 800.505.9496 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern Time). C ommencement exercises C Afternoon Ceremony 1 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences Heider College of Business College of Professional Studies School of Pharmacy and Health Professions School of Law CGraduate School

ORDER OF EXERCISES

ACADEMIC PROCESSION BOARD AUTHORIZATION Michael R. McCarthy THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Trustee, Creighton University Board of Trustees Marie Allison Graduating Senior, College of Arts and Sciences DEGREE CONFERRAL STATEMENT J. Chris Bradberry, Pharm.D. INVOCATION Interim President Eileen Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D. Vice Provost for Mission and Ministry PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR EARNED DEGREES GRAND MARSHAL OPENING REMARKS Thomas J. Shanahan, S.J. College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Vice President for University Relations Bridget M. Keegan, Ph.D. Dean

WELCOME Heider College of Business Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D., FACHE Anthony R. Hendrickson, Ph.D. Provost Dean

PRESENTATION OF THE College of Professional Studies ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL Gail M. Jensen, Ph.D. AWARD FOR TEACHING ACHIEVEMENT Dean Peter C. Stone, M.S. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Instructor, Department of Chemistry Victoria F. Roche, Ph.D. Interim Dean ACCEPTANCE REMARKS Mr. Stone School of Law Marianne B. Culhane, J.D. PRESENTATION OF THE ALUMNI Dean ACHIEVEMENT CITATION The Graduate School Hon. Michael G. Fahey, BA’73, HON’09 Gail M. Jensen, Ph.D. Former Mayor of the City of Omaha Dean ACCEPTANCE REMARKS Mr. Fahey THE INTERIM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dr. Bradberry SPIRIT OF CREIGHTON AWARD STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CITATIONS STAGE PARTY AND FACULTY Presented by Tanya A. Winegard, Ph.D. RECESSIONAL Vice Provost, Student Life

Except for official University and media photographers, no one will be allowed access to the stage and graduates’ seating area to take photographs. Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emailed a link to their photo proofs or go to events.lifetouch.com/creighton for information. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or call 800.505.9496 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern Time). 22 ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL AWARD FOR TEACHING ACHIEVEMENT

Peter C. Stone, M.S. Instructor, Department of Chemistry Creighton University

Presented by Kayman Nixon President, Creighton Students Union

Each year, students nominate exemplary Creighton University professors for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for Teaching Achievement, sponsored by the Creighton Students Union. Nominees must demonstrate a high level of competence in their field and be able to present subject matter in interesting and effective ways. They must inspire and serve students and the University and have considerable interest and concern for students as individuals. This year Mr. Peter Stone, an instructor in the Department of Chemistry, has been selected as the recipient for the 45th Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for Teaching Achievement.

Mr. Stone has a passion for environmental concerns. His work as an analytical chemist and in sales allowed him to discover his love for teaching and he has now taught at Creighton for four years in the chemistry department.

He has devoted himself to his students and his teaching. His devotion in the classroom and ardor for issues outside of it make Mr. Stone a complete mentor.

Mr. Stone is always willing to go the extra mile for all students. He supports Creighton’s mission through his genuine interest in the success of all aspects of his students’ lives and their welfare. In class Mr. Stone adapts to students’ needs and he relates all material to the real world.

For his selfless service and dedication to Creighton University and all students he comes in contact with in and out of the classroom, the Creighton Students Union is honored to recognize Mr. Peter Stone, of the Department of Chemistry, as the 2015 recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for Teaching Achievement.

23 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT CITATION

Michael G. Fahey, BA’73, HON’09 Former Mayor of the City of Omaha

Presented by Michael R. McCarthy Member, Creighton University Board of Trustees

A 1973 graduate of Creighton University, Michael Fahey is a loyal alumnus, dynamic leader and committed person for others. In his public service, philanthropy and ongoing support of civic, cultural and educational endeavors, Fahey continuously and unselfishly volunteers his time and talent.

Fahey was sworn in as Omaha’s 49th mayor in 2001 and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2005. Fahey served two terms as Omaha’s mayor and was instrumental in the city’s economic development efforts and the renaissance of downtown Omaha. He worked to provide positive educational options for Omaha youth, and opened a new day shelter facility as part of his vision to break the cycle of homelessness for the city’s poorest citizens.

A successful business executive, Fahey began a small title insurance company, American Land Title, in 1978. He sold it in 1990 but remained CEO, guiding the company to become one of the nation’s largest.

Fahey served on a task force to enhance after-school mentoring and tutoring for Omaha school children, and was one of 16 individuals honored by the Afterschool Alliance in 2008 for his work in this area. He is also an active member of the Nebraska Community Center Learning Network, a public-private partnership supporting school-community collaborations.

Fahey has served on the boards of Holy Name Housing, the American Red Cross Heartland Chapter and Creighton Preparatory School. From 1981 to 1991, Fahey served on the Omaha Planning Board and served as chairman from 1984 to 1991.

He established an annual scholarship at Creighton for students in need who are involved in student life and leadership. Another gift supported the John P. Fahey Career Center on campus, which was named for his brother, a 1971 Creighton law graduate. Through a gift during the Ignite the Greatness campaign in 2014, Fahey honored his sister, Sister Mary Ann Fahey, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, by naming a room in the Harper Center in her memory.

For his service to and support of the Omaha community and Creighton University, Creighton University is proud to present the Hon. Michael G. Fahey with the 2015 Alumni Achievement Award.

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CANDIDATES FOR EARNED DEGREES

COLLEGE OF Taryn Ashley Diane Beard Martin Jesse Cardenas Cypress, California Carter Lake, Iowa ARTS AND SCIENCES Names read by: ✝ Madelyn Marie Becker - cum laude Christine Kangha Chong - magna cum laude Sharon Ishii-Jordan, Ph.D. Omaha, Nebraska Pearl City, Hawaii Associate Dean HollyAnn Harris, Ph.D. ✝ Abigale Ann Bedard - cum laude Alissa Anne Wai Ming Choy Associate Dean Cedar Rapids, Iowa Honolulu, Hawaii

Madison Noel Bendorf - cum laude Derrek William Christians Associate in Science Bellevue, Nebraska Syracuse, Nebraska

* Michael R. Beat Maria F. Benevento - summa cum laude Kristen L. Chuvala - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Kirksville, Missouri Apison, Tennessee

Quinn Everett Biever - magna cum laude ✿ Calyssa Jolaine Cisneros Bachelor of Arts Bloomington, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska

Rebecca Susan Ahlers - cum laude Daniel Robert Blenkush Bria Ain Zakiya Clark Hartley, Iowa Golden Valley, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Anna Marie Alexander Adam Robert Bohan - cum laude Madeline E. Cochran - magna cum laude Germantown, Wisconsin Beaver Lake, Nebraska Lenexa, Kansas * Joshua James Allen ✝ Alexander Smith Bolowich Maria Amy Cohee - magna cum laude Worthing, South Dakota Chapel Hill, North Carolina Fremont, Nebraska

Marie Elise Andrade Allison - summa cum laude Daniel Patrick Bost - magna cum laude ❖ Katherine Victoria Cole Boulder, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Tilden, Nebraska

Ozioma N. Aloziem - cum laude Maureen Ann Boyce - summa cum laude Sarah Elena Copeland - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Apple Valley, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

William Joesph Artino Nolan Timothy Boyd ✝ Sarah E. Corless - cum laude Clive, Iowa Hastings, Nebraska Naperville, Illinois

Danielle Kuuipo Aruda ❖ Logan James Brewster ❖ Kevin Cortes Haiku, Hawaii Butte, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Guinevere Evelyn Marie Ayers - cum laude Devin Clinton Brooks Luke Anthony Cortese Billings, Montana Harlem, New York Lawrence, Kansas

Anna Louise Bailey ❖ Erin Cecilia Browne Connor James Nix Coughlan Bancroft, Nebraska Council Bluffs, Iowa Oak Park, Illinois

Chelsea Jene Balzer - magna cum laude ❖ Nahteka Hanokaa Bundy Omaha, Nebraska Denver, Colorado

Margaret Ann Barsetti - cum laude Ashley Nicole Burns - cum laude West Des Moines, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa SYMBOL KEY Michelle Elizabeth Baumann - cum laude = Multiple degrees Rachel M. Cain - cum laude v Chesterfield, Missouri * = in absentia Sheldon, Iowa ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 25 Bachelor of Arts continued

Cahmeelah Cuartero-Crawford Madison Sierra Felipe - cum laude Catherine Grace Hartauer Missouri City, Texas North Hollywood, California La Salle, Illinois

Lynnea Alexandra Davis - cum laude Anne Marrie Ferguson - cum laude ✿ Luke Richard Hautzinger Kansas City, Missouri Wheaton, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska

Alexander Matthew Dean Sarah Jocile Fisher - cum laude Danielle E. Hawthorne Overland Park, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska Phoenix, Arizona

Ryan M. Deertz * Shannon Mae Flannery Ellen Patricia Hayek North Platte, Nebraska Tucson, Arizona St. Louis, Missouri

Chaitri R. Desai - cum laude Mikayla Rose Flott - cum laude Quamesha LaGene Hayes Colorado Springs, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Allison Ruth Dethlefs - summa cum laude Amber Leigh Foley Shainna Beth Hayes La Vista, Nebraska Robins, Iowa Greeley, Colorado

Lauren Diaz-Albertini - magna cum laude Matthew Alan Friesner - summa cum laude Allison Rose Hearley - magna cum laude Monee, Illinois Shawnee, Kansas Parker, Colorado

Carly Marie Docter - cum laude Nora Catherine Frigo - summa cum laude ✿ Mari Kathleen Heller Milwaukee, Wisconsin Evanston, Illinois San Antonio, Texas

Megan Murphy Dowd ❖ Meradith Lynn Ganow Rita May Hemmer De Pere, Wisconsin Hickman, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska

Emily P. Dowdle - magna cum laude Stacey Marie Georgopoulos - cum laude Hayley Sue Henriksen - summa cum laude Lee’s Summit, Missouri Brecksville, Ohio Norfolk, Nebraska

Lauren N. Dries - cum laude Carolyn Lea German - magna cum laude Anna Harriet Hensel - magna cum laude Minnetonka, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Bridget Nicole Eickhoff - cum laude Angeline Lynn Germann Augusta Rose Herman - magna cum laude Cold Spring, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Tigard, Oregon

✿ Taylor Ann Elberson *Yongchan Gil - cum laude Carissa Bravo Hernandes - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Duluth, Georgia Papillion, Nebraska

Elizabeth Celeste England Lucas John Goldsmith - summa cum laude Dale Jennifer Hoeffel Woodbury, Minnesota Castle Rock, Colorado St. Paul, Minnesota

Sarah Louise Escamilla - cum laude Roni Angelique Gosch Travis Robert Hogan Harrison Township, Michigan Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Sage Fernanda Ezell Molly Elizabeth Grosdidier - summa cum laude Maxine Elizabeth Holmes Hutchinson, Kansas Lenexa, Kansas Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kayla Mayumi Fajota Amy Nicole Guziec - cum laude Matthew Carl Hoover - magna cum laude Mililani, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Ian Padraic Fallon - cum laude Lauren Elizabeth Halloran - summa cum laude ✿ Ashley Marie Hottman Randolph, Nebraska Cedar Falls, Iowa Aurora, Colorado

Shannon M. Farrell Melissa Sue Hanson - cum laude Erin Frances Huerter Burr Ridge, Illinois Williston, North Dakota Omaha, Nebraska

✝ Kaitlyn Elizabeth Feder Sean Michael Harris Eloise-Lucile Said Huneidi - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Phoenix, Arizona Carmichael, California

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Karli Danielle Hunton - summa cum laude Nicholas Alexander Le ❖ Julian Gregory McFadden Jefferson City, Missouri Honolulu, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska

✿ Theresa Nnenna Ibekwe Christopher Nikolas Leon - summa cum laude Maureen Katherine McIntee - cum laude Coppell, Texas Sioux Falls, South Dakota Quincy, Illinois

* Taylor Elizabeth Marie Jensen Elenore G. Leonard - summa cum laude Mollee Maureen McKee Omaha, Nebraska Waddell, Arizona Omaha, Nebraska

Bianca Inania Jinete Mejia - cum laude Olivia K. Lickteig - summa cum laude Erin Lorayne McLaughlin Barranquilla, Colombia Eden Prairie, Minnesota Barrington, Nebraska

Brian Lawrence Johnson Elizabeth Anne Lievens - magna cum laude ✿ Leah Ashanti McNary Fair Oaks, California Austin, Texas Tarpon Springs, Florida

Christy Shawn Jones - magna cum laude ❖ Jill Christine Limas † Shannon Kathleen McNeeley Rapid City, South Dakota Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

✝ Sahra Nina Kaboli Nejad * Jacquelyn Rocquelle Loewe Paige Lauren Menolascino - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Hawthorne, California Omaha, Nebraska

Christopher Michael Kambhu - summa cum laude ❖ Christine Marie Luckasen Taylor F. Menolascino - cum laude Iowa City, Iowa Fort Collins, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska

Megan Marie Kangiser - magna cum laude Garrett Andrè Luttrell - magna cum laude Molly M. Meyer - cum laude Colorado Springs, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Sarah E. Kelly - summa cum laude Amanda Grace Maki - summa cum laude Crystal Faith Miller Omaha, Nebraska Woodbury, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Shannon M. Kern - summa cum laude Alexandra Danielle Malek Michaela Jean Miller - cum laude Champlin, Minnesota Highlands Ranch, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska

Grace J. Kim Gianna Rose Marchetti - cum laude Moriah Grace Miller Mililani, Hawaii Melrose Park, Illinois Solon, Iowa

Melanie Jung-Mee Kim - magna cum laude David Michael Martin - summa cum laude Mackenzie Sebastian Mills - magna cum laude La Salle, Illinois Burlington, Wisconsin Dallas, Texas

Jacqueline Jo Klein ❖ Robert Tadd Martin III Molly Ann Misek - summa cum laude Council Bluffs, Iowa Elkhorn, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Katherine Grace Koebel - magna cum laude Meghan Colleen McCabe - magna cum laude Lauren T. Mistler - cum laude West Bend, Wisconsin Naperville, Illinois Overland Park, Kansas

Brian Cody Kottich Erin K. McCarville Alexa Keely Modrell - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Casa Grande, Arizona Moville, Iowa

Michael Alan Kotrous - summa cum laude Maggie Patricia McCormick - summa cum laude Brady Ryan Moe - summa cum laude Niobrara, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Spearfish, South Dakota

Ashton Marie Kuchera John Thomas McCoy - summa cum laude Medford, New Jersey Peosta, Iowa

* Kevin William Lamb magna cum laude Timothy Joseph McDermott - SYMBOL KEY Tulsa, Oklahoma Wheat Ridge, Colorado = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ Michael Anthony Lazzeri Morgan Alaina McEwen - summa cum laude = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate Littleton, Colorado Highlands Ranch, Colorado v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 27 Bachelor of Arts continued

Jacob Michael Morrow - cum laude Nicholas Alexander Quinones Mateo Nicolas Sandi Espinoza - magna cum laude Cedar Rapids, Iowa Oakland, California Cochabamba, Bolivia

Carolyn Gardner Murphy ✿ Paige Catherine Rainforth Shellie Elizabeth Schaffer Parker, Colorado Sharpsburg, Iowa Naperville, Illinois

Adriel Leron Neely - cum laude Conan Jean-Paul Rainwater - magna cum laude Jennifer Ann Schorgl - cum laude Farmington Hills, Michigan Bismarck, North Dakota Kansas City, Missouri

Emily Elizabeth Neiss - summa cum laude Claire Kempen Reichenbacher ❖ Jeanne Marie Schulte Monument, Colorado Verona, Wisconsin Omaha, Nebraska

Amanda Marie Noonan - magna cum laude Leah Ann Renaud - cum laude Emily Louise Schulze - summa cum laude Tinley Park, Illinois Imperial, Missouri Mount Prospect, Illinois

Colleen Bridgette Noonan Laura C. Renner - summa cum laude Hannah Marie Schumacher Milwaukee, Wisconsin St. Paul, Minnesota Lincoln, Nebraska

Laura Emeline Novotny - magna cum laude Melanie A. Rhode - summa cum laude ❖ Olivia Christine Scott Carson, Iowa Bellevue, Nebraska Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Nicholas William O’Brien - magna cum laude * Michael Joseph Richards Anisha Dhillon Singh Spirit Lake, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska Henderson, Nevada

* Dominique Daniella O’Connor Patrick Michael Riley ✿ Christopher Allan Smith Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Parker, Colorado

Quinn Patrick O’Grady Kanisha Lonya Roberts Eilis Anne Smith - magna cum laude Prospect Heights, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Springfield, Virginia

Ryan Patrick Oliva Jordan Marie Robertson Matthew William Sorensen - summa cum laude San Antonio, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah Fargo, North Dakota

Sandra Lynn Olsen ❖ Karen G. Rodriguez Kennedy Ryan Spencer Omaha, Nebraska Bonita, California Honolulu, Hawaii

Kelsey Simone Orr - summa cum laude Andres Christiano Rodriguez-Burns Taylor Charles Spencer Sioux City, Iowa Shawnee Mission, Kansas Honolulu, Hawaii

Daniel L. Osborn Andrew Michael Roesch * Kayla R. Spiel Carmichael, California Hoffman Estates, Illinois Dupree, South Dakota

Jacob P. Padilla Dillon John Roost Austin Joseph Spillane - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Sioux City, Iowa East Dubuque, Illinois

Jennifer Lynn Penn - cum laude Erin Leigh Rossiter - summa cum laude Diane K. Sunde - magna cum laude El Cajon, California Spencer, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska

Sarah Kathryn Peraud Yahaira Ruiz Margaret Frances Sutton St. Louis, Missouri Gypsum, Colorado Fort Worth, Texas

Michael Thomas Pfeifer - summa cum laude Morgan Ashley Ryan - magna cum laude Amanda Christine Swisher - summa cum laude Grand Island, Nebraska Papillion, Nebraska Galena, Illinois

Carolyn Jane Pokorney - cum laude Evan H. Sakai Alexis M. Tafoya Northfield, Minnesota Kaneohe, Hawaii Las Vegas, Nevada

Margaret Jean Pope Robert Hans Sanders - magna cum laude Nicole Emi Tamura Wahpeton, North Dakota Glen Ellyn, Illinois Pearl City, Hawaii

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* Abigail Kristen Taylor * Michelle Helen Zbaracki - cum laude Kristine Mary Altrichter - magna cum laude Sioux Falls, South Dakota Hopkins, Minnesota Pine Island, Minnesota

Stephanie Lynn Tedesco - cum laude Madeline Ann Zukowski - summa cum laude Stephanie Mwango Anasi Park Ridge, Illinois Elm Grove, Wisconsin Arlington, Texas

Kimberly Anne Thies Christian Mischelle Andreen - magna cum laude St. Louis, Missouri Bachelor of Fine Arts Phoenix, Arizona

Elizabeth Ann Dagle - summa cum laude * Daniel Luke Thiessen - summa cum laude Kaitlin Margaret Apostolik Camino, California Iowa City, Iowa Peoria, Arizona

Allison Nicole Derr - magna cum laude Rachel J. Thompson Erik James Arneson - summa cum laude Chesterfield, Missouri Lincoln, Nebraska West Des Moines, Iowa

Sarah Ann Godfrey Stephen Michael Tomoser - cum laude * Joshua William Leroy Atwell - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska La Vista, Nebraska Matthew Dean Hamel ✿ Vu Quang Tran Elizabeth Au - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Topeka, Kansas Fremont, California

Ephriam Aric Harnsberger - magna cum laude Mackenzie Jo Trombly Thomas K. Backe - cum laude Gretna, Nebraska Scholls, Oregon St. Paul, Minnesota

Linda Marie Hilliar - magna cum laude Lucas Richard Vandermyde - cum laude Elliott William Baker - cum laude Braidwood, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa

Colleen Theresa Kilcoyne - cum laude ✝ Kayce Lynn Vaverek - summa cum laude ✝ Brittany Danielle Baldwin - cum laude Bellevue, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Lemont, Illinois

✿ Molly Elizabeth McGuire ❖ Blake E. Vieregger * Anna Catherine Balling - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa Glenview, Illinois

Nikolas Marquez Whitcomb * Maria Janine Murray ❖ Alyssandra Nazareno Baniqued Omaha, Nebraska River Forest, Illinois Waipahu, Hawaii Emma Marie Rasmussen Caryn Marie Willems Meghan Brynn Barry - summa cum laude Green Bay, Wisconsin Omaha, Nebraska Lakeville, Minnesota

* Daniel Lee Willis - cum laude Bachelor of Science Kenneth Dean Bartholomew - magna cum laude Overland Park, Kansas Sioux City, Iowa Victoria Jorgette Acosta Anne-Marie Louise Witcher San Ysidro, California Bryan Kyle Bennett Cedar Rapids, Iowa Phoenix, Arizona ✝ Ramez Zeid Akasheh Grace Alexandra Wooldridge Amman, Jordan ❖ Colin Robert Bertsch Minneapolis, Minnesota Miller, South Dakota Frank Selasi Akoto Tessa Aubrey Workman Omaha, Nebraska Christina Marie Bladow Norfolk, Nebraska Bellevue, Nebraska Fajer Al Haddad Ruomei Wu - summa cum laude Kuwait City, Kuwait Baxter, Minnesota Paige M. Allen Zachary Randall Wyatt-Gomez Omaha, Nebraska SYMBOL KEY Novinger, Missouri = Multiple degrees v Brittney Rose Allred * = in absentia Stephanie Marie Yarbrough ❧ = August 2014 Graduate Parkville, Missouri † = December 2014 Graduate Memphis, Missouri v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 29 Bachelor of Science continued

Agrini Kumar Boken Alexander James Continenza - cum laude Matthew Hubert Estabrook - cum laude Kearney, Nebraska Lakeville, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Melinda Lauren Bray - cum laude Courtney Jahn Coslor - cum laude James P. Fagerland - cum laude Bellevue, Nebraska Kearney, Nebraska West Des Moines, Iowa

Julia C. Brecht Cole Daniel Crawford - summa cum laude Marcus Robert Fearing - summa cum laude Cold Spring, Minnesota Dubuque, Iowa Williston, North Dakota

Jessica Sue Brickey Kathryn Ann Cullen - cum laude Steven Nicholas Fidone - magna cum laude Council Bluffs, Iowa Plymouth, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Makenna Marie Brown Colin Thomas Dale - magna cum laude Alyssa Marie Finch Sioux City, Iowa Golden Valley, Minnesota Foxfield, Colorado

Patrick J. Buckley Kristin Nicole Daniel Andrew Joseph Flaherty Chesterfield, Missouri Ceresco, Nebraska Van Meter, Iowa

Madelyn E. Buckner - magna cum laude Peter Michael Davis Brooke Elise Fletcher - cum laude Overland Park, Kansas Mondamin, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska

Joshua Tyler Bucy - summa cum laude Rebecca Michelle de Vergie ❖ Ryan William Ford Tekamah, Nebraska Meeker, Colorado Yankton, South Dakota

Melissa Membrere Bumanglag ✝ Nicole M. Dempsey - cum laude Sonja A. French - magna cum laude Mililani, Hawaii St. Louis, Missouri Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kylie Brianne Bungcayao Gwendolyn Ann Devonshire Hailey Katharine Froehlich - magna cum laude Mililani, Hawaii Shawnee, Kansas Plymouth, Minnesota

Morgan Taylor Busboom Julianna Stone Diddle - magna cum laude Marissa May Fuller Lincoln, Nebraska Brookings, South Dakota Salt Lake City, Utah

Erin Marie Byers ❖ April J. Dixon Francine Mary Fuxa - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Mark Patrick Byrne - summa cum laude Dominic Addison Dongilli - magna cum laude William Muscoe Garnett Paradise Valley, Arizona Lincoln, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Adam Michael Carson - summa cum laude Regina Catherine Drummond - cum laude Xavier Gervaise Glover - summa cum laude Elkhorn, Nebraska Dallas, Texas Lead, South Dakota

❖ Tiffanee LaShelle Carter Gregory Michael Dupuy Christopher Nathaniel Glueck Omaha, Nebraska Baton Rouge, Louisiana Jenks, Oklahoma

Olivia Marie Chambers Anthony Kenneth Easterday - summa cum laude Ryan A. Gnabasik - magna cum laude Audubon, Iowa Cozad, Nebraska Aurora, Colorado

Erin Megan Cheese - magna cum laude Heather Marie Eaton Matthew Michael Goldsmith - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Schuyler, Nebraska Hiawatha, Iowa

❖ Madeline Marie Clarke Ibrahim El Ashri - magna cum laude Roger Gonzales Wailuku, Hawaii Cairo, Egypt Omaha, Nebraska

Kaitlyn Margaret Clements Jonathan David Ermer - summa cum laude Jessica Jacqueline Gorup - summa cum laude St. Joseph, Missouri Sioux Falls, South Dakota Waterloo, Nebraska

Kayla Marie Condello Emily Eva Esch Dylan S. Goto - summa cum laude Roca, Nebraska Spalding, Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii

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Scott Kaulana Granger - cum laude Emma Ruth Hoppe - summa cum laude Cortney Brook Kelley Honolulu, Hawaii Lincoln, Nebraska Kimball, Michigan

Karli Jean Green - magna cum laude Ricky W. Huang - summa cum laude ✝ Sean Joseph Straub Kennedy - summa cum laude Bellevue, Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii Robins, Iowa

Maria Frances Greteman - magna cum laude Garret Michael Hucal Abdulwahab E. Khodadah - cum laude Carroll, Iowa Springfield, Virginia Al Zahra, Kuwait

✿ Megan P. Greteman Julia Ashley Hummel Molly Nicole Khoury - magna cum laude Carroll, Iowa Scottsdale, Arizona Leawood, Kansas

Connor Neal Griggs - cum laude Kelli Ann K. Ifuku - cum laude ✝ Sung Kim Omaha, Nebraska Honolulu, Hawaii Fremont, California

Ashlie Ann Guarino Ian Patrick Jackson - summa cum laude ✝ Kaitlann Jo King Missouri Valley, Iowa Sioux City, Iowa Central City, Nebraska

Kaitlin Marie Haase Robert E. James - summa cum laude Christina Jeanine Klem - cum laude Spearfish, South Dakota Ballwin, Missouri Omaha, Nebraska

Zachary Vaughn Hadden ❖ John McKeon Jarosz Jacob John Kmiecik - cum laude Gretna, Nebraska Vienna, Virginia Omaha, Nebraska

Richard T. Halama Andrew M. Jochum Colin Matsujiro Kodama - cum laude Lincoln, Nebraska Dakota Dunes, South Dakota Lakewood, Washington

Larissa Mariko Hamada Alexander Kenneth Johnson - magna cum laude Benjamin J. Kohler Kaneohe, Hawaii Brookfield, Wisconsin Wamego, Kansa

Melissa Ann Hanigan - cum laude Jessica M.K. Johnson - magna cum laude Nicole Akemi Koochi Dunlap, Iowa Waikele, Hawaii Mililani, Hawaii

Mary Margaret Hanten - cum laude Katherine Lynn Johnson - magna cum laude Joseph Anthony Kromrey - summa cum laude Orono, Minnesota Andover, Minnesota Rochester, Minnesota

Collin Andrew Haraden - magna cum laude Taylor J. Johnson Kathryn Joy Kubik Libertyville, Illinois Edina, Minnesota Burke, Virginia

Alexander Joseph Heimes Elizabeth Ann Jolkovsky - cum laude Rachel Elizabeth Kubowicz - summa cum laude Lincoln, Nebraska St. Cloud, Minnesota Lone Tree, Colorado

Tobias Stefan Heinrich Ryan Paul Jones - magna cum laude Lin Thin Lau Gurnee, Illinois Newcastle, Wyoming Kansas City, Kansas

Logan Joseph Heinzen - magna cum laude Katherine Eva Joyce - magna cum laude Andrew H.W. Lee Green Bay, Wisconsin Sleepy Eye, Minnesota Honolulu, Hawaii

Katherine Marschall Hibbs - magna cum laude Michael B. Katan Reana Megan Lee - magna cum laude Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Wichita, Kansas Kapolei, Hawaii

Lisa Naomi Higuchi - magna cum laude Alyssa A. Kava - magna cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii Sioux City, Iowa

Nicholas Kekoa Hiraoka Bryony Ann Keeble - summa cum laude SYMBOL KEY Waipahu, Hawaii Rock Valley, Iowa = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia Stephen Dyas Hook Kathryn Maureen Keenan ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate Escanaba, Michigan Chandler, Arizona v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 31 Bachelor of Science continued

Mary Katherine Lentino Mary Claire McGlynn - summa cum laude Mogboluwaga Ademiolegan Oginni Libertyville, Illinois Belleville, Illinois Florissant, Missouri

Meghan Elizabeth Lenzi - cum laude Mara Rose McGuire - magna cum laude † Rachel Elizabeth Olsen Buchanan, New York Rochester, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska

Joseph Bentley Lesnak - cum laude Brianne Maureen McMahon James Graydon Osborne Kenosha, Wisconsin Schaumburg, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska

Laura Joan Levy - cum laude Keely Anne McNutt - magna cum laude Emalee Elizabeth Patterson - summa cum laude Coralville, Iowa Golden, Colorado Pittsburg, Kansas

Rachel Christine Lewandowski - summa ❖ Elsa Menjivar-Valverde Asmita X. Paudyal cum laude Lexington, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Farwell, Nebraska Derek Steven Mickelson Dana Kiyomi Peros ❖ Allison Elise Lieb Naperville, Illinois Honolulu, Hawaii St. Louis, Missouri Kaitlin Ava-Marie Mullen - summa cum laude Markus Nikolay Pfaff - magna cum laude Nathan Young Lo - summa cum laude Henderson, Nevada Arendal, Norway Bismarck, North Dakota Thomas Marshall Munro - summa cum laude Zachary W. Pollom Christopher Lee Lyons - cum laude West Des Moines, Iowa Overland Park, Kansas Wilcox, Nebraska Lauren Raquel Murphy-Moore Brendan Marcus Quinn * Yitong Ma - magna cum laude Iowa City, Iowa Corona, California Honolulu, Hawaii Jawad Joe Najdawi - cum laude Tiana Malia Rauliuk Eric K. Magliulo - summa cum laude Sioux City, Iowa Kailua, Hawaii Kailua, Hawaii K’Tawna Nelson Joseph E. Reznicek - summa cum laude Thomas S. Majda III - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Wauwatosa, Wisconsin St. Louis, Missouri Paul Kiet Nguyen Jordan Robert Richards - cum laude Andrew Davis Markham - magna cum laude La Vista, Nebraska Argusville, North Dakota Harlan, Iowa Elizabeth Ann Nikodem - cum laude Alisia Mireya Rivera - cum laude Markloyd Aquino Martinez St. Louis, Missouri Grand Island, Nebraska LaVista, Nebraska Armon John Nikravan Ellen Connolly Robinson - magna cum laude Kain Kaonohiokala Mitsuru Masutani - Leawood, Kansas Western Springs, Illinois cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii David Toshio Nishiki - magna cum laude Monica Marie Rocco Honolulu, Hawaii Colorado Springs, Colorado * Nicholas William Mathy - summa cum laude Onalaska, Wisconsin Ashley Deanna Nolting - cum laude ❖ Jim Ernest Rodriguez Damascus, Oregon Las Cruces, New Mexico Mason John McCain - cum laude Wisner, Nebraska ✿ Karie Chioma Nwadike Megan Elizabeth Rogel Houston, Texas Corrales, New Mexico Robert James McCracken - cum laude Kansas City, Missouri Brendan Martin O’Connor Kelsey Laurel Saddoris - magna cum laude Overland Park, Kansas Ankeny, Iowa ❖ Tomi Lee McCuen Omaha, Nebraska Sean Tadashi Malilay Odo - cum laude Sarah Ann Sanders - summa cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii Lewiston, Nebraska * Andrew Connor McCurdy Cambridge, Nebraska Ryan Kahakauilamaholelani Ogata Michael Lenihan Sauter - cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska

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Courtney Paige Sawle - summa cum laude Shawnalyn Wing Chun Sunagawa - Eric W. Villanueva - summa cum laude Menomonie, Wisconsin magna cum laude Phoenix, Arizona Kaneohe, Hawaii Andrew Ambrose Schmanski - cum laude Jacquelyn Christine Wagner - cum laude Brookings, South Dakota ❖ Geoffrey Alan Supplee Salina, Kansas San Diego, California * Allison Leigh Seats - cum laude Michael John Walek Golden, Colorado Casey Leigh Sutton St. Paul, Minnesota Freeport, Maine Dhwani D. Shah Nicholas James Wankum - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Claire Jamison Svoboda McCook Lake, South Dakota Blair, Nebraska Alex John Shepherd - magna cum laude Haley M. Warren - summa cum laude Rochester, Minnesota Matthew Akira Taira Lake Oswego, Oregon Mililani, Hawaii Shea Scott Shimabukuro - cum laude Anna C. Wattles Kalaheo, Hawaii Tiare M. Takaesu - cum laude St. Charles, Missouri Mililani, Hawaii * Lucas M. Slattery - magna cum laude ❖ Noelia Marlene Weber Carroll, Iowa Evan S. Tanaka - cum laude Guatemala City, Guatemala Honolulu, Hawaii Veronica Jean Slavik ❖ Matthew Brooks Wilson Omaha, Nebraska Brittany Ellen Telecky Mission, South Dakota Seward, Nebraska Jacob P. Smith - cum laude Robert Paul Windisch Jr. - summa cum laude Highlands Ranch, Colorado Michael Robert Tellman West Chicago, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana Mariah Lorraine Sommerhalder Christopher Kwai Hing Wong Blair, Nebraska Nicholas Thura Than Honolulu, Hawaii Arvada, Colorado ❖ Carlos Hiram Soto Riva Palacio Creighton Soo Hyun Woo San Diego, California Katherine Elizabeth Thompson Honolulu, Hawaii Southlake, Texas Kathryn Elizabeth Spray Matthew A. Yang St. Paul, Minnesota Nicholas David Tran - cum laude Carmichael, California Honolulu, Hawaii Zachary Robert Stading - summa cum laude Hannah Christine Yelinek - cum laude Eagle, Nebraska ❖ Samuel Dominic Troia II Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Eric Jon Stanek - cum laude Kayla Fumie Yonamine Cedar Rapids, Iowa ❖ Jonathan V. Trudel Wailuku, Hawaii Arlington, Virginia ❖ Nicholas J. Stasi Littleton, Colorado Katie Nicole Truitt - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Michael Anthony Stock North Sioux City, South Dakota Alexandria E. Tymkowicz - summa cum laude Sioux City, Iowa * Anne Marie Stonikas Springfield, Illinois Daniel Russell Uy Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nicole Arlene Strawn - summa cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois Annika N. Van der Werf - cum laude Estes Park, Colorado * Thomas Charles Strunc SYMBOL KEY Highlands Ranch, Colorado Caitlin V. Vera = Multiple degrees v Greenwood Village, Colorado * = in absentia ❧ Anne M. Sullivan - cum laude = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate Jacksonville, Florida v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 33 Bachelor of Science Kelcie Emoto Sarah Nicole Janes - magna cum laude Kailua, Hawaii Dubuque, Iowa in Chemistry

cum laude magna cum laude Danielle Dawn Agcaoili Acacio - magna cum laude Daniel Gerald Hawkins - Courtney Jane Kern - Waipahu, Hawaii South St. Paul, Minnesota Leawood, Kansas ❖ Katherine Marie Bauer - magna cum laude Francesca Anne Miller Anyssa Jocelyn Lenhart Anchorage, Alaska Grand Island, Nebraska Storm Lake, Iowa

✝ magna cum laude James J. Doyle - summa cum laude Jennifer Lee Rehan - Gabriela V. Martinez Topeka, Kansas Sioux City, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Emily Nichole McGuire Kaitlyn Christina Fischer - summa cum laude Bachelor of Science Omaha, Nebraska Fort Dodge, Iowa in Mathematics ❖ Renner Charles Fujiwara - summa cum laude Madeline Virginia Pilney Sarah Mieko Budney - magna cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii St. Paul, Minnesota Colorado Springs, Colorado

Michael James Grzelak - summa cum laude Brianne Sambo Adam Michael Goodrick Green Bay, Wisconsin Mitchell, South Dakota Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ❖ Jennifer Marie Hartjes - summa cum laude Namrata Sapkota August Jacob Hagen - magna cum laude Lake Elmo, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Maple Grove, Minnesota ❖ Kimberly Ann Mitsuko Hiyoto - magna cum laude Katti Margaret Suter Keith M. Hernandez Mililani, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska Whittier, California

summa cum laude Asia A. Inagaki - cum laude Brooke L. Wigen - * Lucia Guadalupe Magos Kaneohe, Hawaii Spencer, Iowa Los Angeles, California

Mark Daniel Larson - summa cum laude Thomas Joseph Nemmers - summa cum laude St. Paul, Minnesota Leawood, Kansas Anne Christine Mirich Joshua A. Trebbien Glasgow, Montana Omaha, Nebraska

Colleen Marie Morken - summa cum laude Madison, Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Physics Merrie Hatsuye Oshiro - summa cum laude Mililani, Hawaii Benjamin Russell Schmachtenberger - cum laude Denver, Colorado Leah Victoria Schaffer - summa cum laude Woodbury, Minnesota Bachelor of Social Work Brent Takayuki Shishido - cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii Roselle Mangrobang Agdipa San Jose, California

Bachelor of Science in ✿ Bridget Catherine Battafarano Environmental Science Omaha, Nebraska

Danielle I. Bieber Natalie Neils Davies Richland, Washington Portland, Oregon

Catherine Elizabeth Dobbins ❖ Brianna Cymone Haynes Quincy, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska

34 HEIDER COLLEGE Coltt Devan Breedlove Avery Adams Dingman Grand Forks, North Dakota Branson, Missouri OF BUSINESS Names read by: Leah Rose Brindley - cum laude Brandon Robert Donahoe Deborah L. Wells, Ph.D. Minneapolis, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Associate Dean Samantha Elise Broderick Patrick Duff Dorneker Cutler Bay, Florida Forest Park, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Austin T. Brown - cum laude George Alexander Drakopoulos - cum laude Denver, Colorado Wauwatosa, Wisconsin William P. Abraham Monument, Colorado Christopher Dennis Bruns - magna cum laude John Ward Dreyer North Platte, Nebraska Brookfield, Wisconsin ✝ Abigail Elizaga Alagao Honolulu, Hawaii Ashley Marie Bullock - magna cum laude Brendan Kyle Dugan Eagan, Minnesota Brooklyn, New York * Nathan Charles Alsop Eden Prairie, Minnesota Spence L. Byer - cum laude Austin James Edwards - cum laude Cimarron, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska Elizabeth Northington Angus Dallas, Texas Iwa Sengkeo Chanthavong - cum laude ❖ Ryan Joseph Ehrman Storm Lake, Iowa Springfield, Nebraska Madeleine DeChamplain Aufricht Southlake, Texas Austin Edward Chatman Eric R. Eller - cum laude The Colony, Texas Plainfield, Illinois Brendan Patrick Baldridge Wildwood, Missouri Brittany Taylor Clifton - summa cum laude ❖ Alexi Jane English Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Maria Irene Margaret Barnett - cum laude Sioux Falls, South Dakota Spencer Francis Cloud - cum laude Jessica Ann Esch - cum laude Sioux City, Iowa Frederick, Nebraska Catherine Marie Bart - magna cum laude Woodbury, Minnesota Gabriel Martin Connealy - summa cum laude Laura Marie Faurot - magna cum laude Whitman, Nebraska Council Bluffs, Iowa Matthew Kelley Baumann Minneapolis, Minnesota Vincenzo Richard Cortese William Patrick Fenton Pueblo, Colorado Woodbury, Minnesota Melanie Goetsch Beauvais Green Bay, Wisconsin ✝ Anna Jolyn Cowan - cum laude Timothy Thomas Flaherty Council Bluffs, Iowa Wausau, Wisconsin Lubna Yasmin Benalaya Omaha, Nebraska Maxwell Charles Crinklaw Joseph Chevalier Forbes Bellevue, Nebraska Raleigh, North Carolina Evan Michael Berndt - magna cum laude Blue Springs, Missouri Emily A. Csik - cum laude Chaeli Ann Ford Columbia, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Rachel L. Berry - magna cum laude St. Louis, Missouri Savannah Gabrielle Cuevas Emma Louise Fritzkapps Riverside, California St. Paul, Minnesota John A. Birdsall Milwaukee, Wisconsin ❖ Emsy Nadine Cullinan Altoona, Iowa Michael Thomas Blessing - cum laude Minneapolis, Minnesota ✿ Gino Vincenzo D’Amato Fox Point, Wisconsin Alex James Bonus SYMBOL KEY = Multiple degrees v Waipahu, Hawaii ✿ Elizabeth Anne Dike * = in absentia Lincoln, Nebraska ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 35 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration continued

Audrey Futryk Ciara Briann Hegeholz - cum laude Emily Louise Laak Las Vegas, Nevada Lincoln, Nebraska Maple Grove, Minnesota

Ryan Mitchell Gardner - magna cum laude Brett William Helt - magna cum laude ❖ Salvatore Joseph LaBarbera St. Louis, Missouri Middleton, Wisconsin Elmwood Park, Illinois

Dominic S. Gassman - cum laude Joel Allen Henriksen Ethan John Lampman - summa cum laude Kansas City, Missouri Norfolk, Nebraska Marshalltown, Iowa

Alex Michael Gavin - cum laude John Irvin Hense III - cum laude David Elmer Laughlin Monmouth, Illinois Leawood, Kansas Ballwin, Missouri

Makayla Marnae Genullis Alexandra Brynne Hirchert William Jonathan Leafstedt Aurora, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Clive, Iowa

Andres Mateo Gerardo Benjamin Taylor Hostetter - summa cum laude ✿ Cody Allen Leslie Farmington Hills, Michigan Loveland, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska

Grace Alexandra Giitter * Max Bruno Ising Dylan Patrick Lester - summa cum laude Rockville, Maryland Lee’s Summit, Missouri Lincoln, Nebraska

✝ Sean Everett Gillway - cum laude * Mehrdad Christopher Jalisi - cum laude Nicholas Dunbar Lewis Kimball, Nebraska Chicago, Illinois Kansas City, Missouri

Tyler James Gilman Daiva M. Jarasius * Adam Y. Li - cum laude Gretna, Nebraska Westminster, Nebraska Leawood, Kansas

✝ Geoffrey Jackson Groselle Amy Jeannine Johnson - magna cum laude * Mark Ray Lukowski Plano, Texas Yankton, South Dakota Papillion, Nebraska

Jacob Douglas Gubrud Taylor Mackenzie Johnson John Steven Maria - cum laude Eugene, Oregon Woodbury, Minnesota Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ryan Jay Halpin Martin M. Jow John Thomas Mattia Eden Prairie, Minnesota Fort Worth, Texas McKinney, Texas

Erin Elizabeth Handke - cum laude Steven P. Kaleta Megan Joan Maxwell - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Las Vegas, Nevada Ainsworth, Nebraska

✿ Andrew Sullivan Hansen ✿ Sabastian A. Karpen Kaitlan M. McDermott - cum laude West Des Moines, Iowa Houston, Texas Waterloo, Nebraska

Taylor Marie Hansen - cum laude Maxwell Edward Kelly Quinn Patrick McLafferty Norfolk, Nebraska River Forest, Illinois Beaverton, Oregon

Thomas Michael Happe Sarah M. Klahn Matthew Ryan McNary - summa cum laude Wayzata, Minnesota Treynor, Iowa Meriden, Kansas

Meghan Elizabeth Harper - summa cum laude Mary Claire Kleiss Kelly Lloyd McSweeney Fairway, Kansas St. Louis, Missouri Emerald Hills, California

Karly Kathleen Harrison Rebekah Mae Kornblum - cum laude Beejan Rostam Mehrabani Livermore, California Fort Worth, Texas Tucson, Arizona

Cole A. Harscher - magna cum laude ✿ Melanie Leigh Krohn Michael Jeffrey Meyer - magna cum laude Parker, Colorado Council Bluffs, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

* Jessica Elaine Hasslinger - summa cum laude Brian William Kuehner - summa cum laude * Brandon T. Mikulka Eagan, Minnesota Shoreview, Minnesota Woodinville, Washington

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Christopher John Miller Benjamin Daniel Remarcke - magna cum laude Mitchell Golden Taylor Leawood, Kansas Lakeville, Minnesota Salt Lake City, Utah

Michaela Elizabeth Modica Theresa Marie Riehle Carly Joyce Thelen - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Orangevale, California Omaha, Nebraska

Daniel P. Morris Lauren Marie Ruden - summa cum laude Blake Thompson - magna cum laude Kansas City, Missouri Omaha, Nebraska Corning, Iowa

Anne Elizabeth Murphy MaKayla R. Rutt - cum laude Matthew C. Thompson Eden Prairie, Minnesota Minden, Nebraska Boulder, Colorado

❖ Garrett Andrew Navis Jonathan Luke Santiago - magna cum laude Steven Andrew Townsend Omaha, Nebraska Kaneohe, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska

Katie Marie Neisler Spencer Dean Schwarting - magna cum laude Michael John Trombello II - cum laude Double Oak, Texas Bennington, Nebraska Dallas, Texas

Jack David Nelson - magna cum laude Azmi Patrick Sharif Matthew John Turco - cum laude Olathe, Kansas Downers Grove, Illinois Bellevue, Nebraska

Robert William Nelson James Andrew Shehan Maximilian Glen Tyrell Rosamond, California Omaha, Nebraska Chamberlain, South Dakota

Linh V. Nguyen Raymond Michael Shirley Elizabeth Caitlin Vermillion - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Leawood, Kansas Roswell, Georgia

❖ Jason Phillip Nitz Elizabeth Ann Spurny - cum laude Anna Marie Viers - summa cum laude Lincoln, Nebraska Lee’s Summit, Missouri Wayzata, Minnesota

Addison Marchelle Nokels Cody Alan Stalp Melissa Ann Voss Omaha, Nebraska Wisner, Nebraska Downers Grove, Illinois

Kealy M. O’Brien Derek William Steele John Chester Walawender - cum laude Bakersfield, California Burnsville, Minnesota Livonia, Michigan

Emily Marie Palmer Brooke Anne Stephens - summa cum laude Jesse Christopher Way Shorewood, Minnesota Parker, Colorado Ponca, Nebraska

Mary Helena Petersen - summa cum laude Benjamin Hughes Stevinson Kelsey L. Weeks Overland Park, Kansas Greenwood Village, Colorado Mililani, Nebraska

Stephanie Marie Plaster Cathern Elizabeth Strief Emilia Anna Wehrmann - magna cum laude Tucson, Arizona Iowa City, Iowa St. Louis, Missouri

Heidy Polanco Romano - summa cum laude Ryan J. Sturenfeldt - magna cum laude Jennifer Anne Williams - magna cum laude Santiago, Dominican Republic Marion, Iowa Ankeny, Iowa

John Patrick Pulverenti Kathryn M. Suess - summa cum laude Erin Elizabeth Wong - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Wheaton, Illinois Honolulu, Hawaii

* Brian Joseph Purcell - magna cum laude Jordan James Sunderman - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Norfolk, Nebraska

Daniel B. Rahav - magna cum laude Timothy Jeffrey Switzer - summa cum laude Ramat Hasharon, Israel Manchester, Missouri SYMBOL KEY = Multiple degrees v Mary Cathryn Rau - cum laude Kyle Ryosuke Tanaka * = in absentia Irving, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 37 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration continued

Alexander Joseph Wuebker COLLEGE OF SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Afton, Iowa PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND HEALTH Eric Anthony Yakes - magna cum laude Names read by: PROFESSIONS Greenwood Village, Colorado Tracy A. Chapman, Ph.D. Names read by: Associate Dean Michael G. Miller, Ed.D., R.N., NRP Toren Kei Yamamoto Assistant Professor Honolulu, Hawaii Bachelor of Science * Alexander Richard Yee Bachelor of Science ❖ Leslie Marie Bagnoche Kaneohe, Hawaii San Antonio, Texas in Emergency Medicine Ashlee Elizabeth Yost Mohammed Hashim Alanazi ❖ Darling Urania Handlos Plainfield, Illinois Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Bellevue, Nebraska

Timothy Michael Young - magna cum laude Ahmed Atiah AlMalki Jennifer Lynn Hayes-Maytum Omaha, Nebraska Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Omaha, Nebraska Rachel Helen Zaborowski Baptiste B. Beauvais ✝ Carrie Lynn Nelson Omaha, Nebraska Mission, South Dakota Council Bluffs, Iowa Fang Bin Zheng Zachary Dylan Blackstun ❖ Jolene K. Buckingham Peterson Papillion, Nebraska Missoula, Montana Carson, Iowa

Mikayla Ann Zobrist - cum laude ❖ Katherine Elizabeth Glowicki * Eric A. Wordekemper Scottsdale, Arizona Chicago, Illinois Storm Lake, Iowa Christopher A. Greger Ralston, Nebraska

❖ Leanna Mae Gubbels Laurel, Nebraska

Jessica Rae Hansen - magna cum laude Dorchester, Nebraska

✿ Jacob John Hardiman Council Bluffs, Iowa

Caleb Jordan Harvey Aurora, Nebraska

✿ Hans Martin Madsen Lincoln, Nebraska

Connor T. Maher Omaha, Nebraska

Leandra Diane Martins - magna cum laude Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Luke Anderson Matzen - cum laude Blair, Nebraska

Anthony Joseph Meyer - summa cum laude Dubuque, Iowa

❖ Paige E. Miller Bellevue, Nebraska

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Adam Millington Pitts SCHOOL OF LAW Sean P. Danehey Omaha, Nebraska Bladen, Nebraska Names read by:

David P. Weber, J.D. Steven Lehane Raimondi Justin A. DiBona - magna cum laude Associate Dean Portland, Oregon Rapid City, South Dakota

Nathan Blakely Reese Juris Doctor Ian P. Dike Oakland, Michigan Lincoln, Nebraska Hoken J. Aldrich ❖ Briana Nicole Sandoval Wahpeton, North Dakota Connor B. Dillard - cum laude Costa Mesa, California Andover, Nebraska Natalie Marie Andrews - magna cum laude John D. Schmitz - cum laude Overland Park, Kansas MaKenna Jean Dopheide Simi Valley, California Council Bluffs, Iowa Isaiah Eduard T. Ang - cum laude Drew David Henry Schramm Waipahu, Hawaii Mark G. Drent Moville, Iowa Sioux Center, Iowa Daneis Sean Barber Jacob Douglas Wingate - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Ellee M. Elliott Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Patrick James Bartman - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska * Nicholas Eugene Ernster Colorado Springs, Colorado  Emalee P. Barto Kearney, Nebraska Hannah Katherine Fischer - summa cum laude Murdock, Nebraska Tyler A. Berger Omaha, Nebraska Matthew G. FitzPatrick Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Ronald Christopher Betita Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Kaylen Kristine Fleming - cum laude Lawrence, Kansas * Erick R. Bohm Omaha, Nebraska Nikkie McKay Frampton Salt Lake City, Utah Jacob L. Borer Omaha, Nebraska Connor Lee Gorby Omaha, Nebraska Melissa J. Brann-Sellnow Whitefield, Maine Ellysa H. Gosar Flagstaff, Arizona Leanne Elizabeth Carberry Idledale, Colorado Andrea Virginia Gosnold-Parker Grand Forks, North Dakota Molly M. Carmody Marshall, Minnesota S. Ryan Greenwood Snohomish, Washington Conrad Francis Connealy Tekamah, Nebraska

Nolan Derek Cordon - cum laude Bountiful, Utah

* Bryan Jonathan Cox - cum laude Denver, Colorado SYMBOL KEY = Multiple degrees v * Ryan Stephen Crnkovich - magna cum laude * = in absentia Papillion, Nebraska ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 39 Juris Doctor continued

Tyler J. Grevengoed Sri Lakshmi Korrapati Jacob Garrett Nelsen Rock Valley, Iowa Metairie, Louisiana Callaway, Nebraska

Kevin Robert Griffin Jeffrey M. Kunz Nicholas S. Nielsen Chico, California Blackfoot, Idaho Draper, Utah

Cayle M. Halberg Nicholas Francis Lesiak - magna cum laude John H. Olson Shevlin, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Montpelier, Idaho

 Kraig R. Hamit Elizabeth Caroline Cecelia Li Augustine C. Osuala Greeley, Colorado Fort Dodge, Iowa Ontario, California

 Adam W. Harper Whitney Schroeder Lindstedt James A. Owen Tulsa, Oklahoma Curtis, Nebraska Shelby, Iowa

Colleen Marie Hassett Nicholas J. Lombardi Scott Jennings Packer Omaha, Nebraska West Des Moines, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska

Amanda J. Heims Megan Elizabeth Lutz-Priefert Adam Christopher Page Delhi, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Mallory Marie Henninger - magna cum laude Zachary W. Lutz-Priefert - cum laude Skyler H. Pearson - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Sandy, Utah

Robert Nathan Higginson Daniel Beesley Maxwell - magna cum laude Clifton Maurice Pee Bountiful, Utah Farmington, Utah Lancaster, California

❖  Kortnei Nicole Hoeft  Kevin Francis McCarthy Anh Phung Ngoc Pham North Platte, Nebraska Avon Lake, Ohio Dalat, Vietnam

Thomas Edward Horgan Daniel Dugan McMahon Katherine Rose Powers - magna cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Ayr, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

John A. Hurley John Andrew McWilliams - magna cum laude Amanda E. Raver Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Yutan, Nebraska

Susan M. Huse David Lyle Metzger  Claire Lucy Reyes - summa cum laude Omaha, Nebraska New York, New York New York, Nebraska

Ikechukwu N. Igbokwe Lauren J. Micek * Justin Lloyd Richardson Omaha, Nebraska Irvine, California Washington, D.C.

 Kimberly Brenda Jeter Ashley Arlene Moore Darren W. Romriell Papillion, Nebraska Manning, Iowa Inkom, Idaho

Charles J. Johnson Michael Day Moscrip Michael Gabriel Rowberry Aurora, Colorado Fruitland, Idaho Gallup, Nebraska

Julianne M. Katherman - cum laude Dru Michael Moses Stephanie Rose Sang Irvine, California Platte City, Missouri Scottsdale, Arizona

Kati Michelle Kilcoin Daniel Joseph Muelleman Robert T. Schaefer Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

 Zachary D. Kitchin Alexis Seroor Mullaney - cum laude Joseph H. Selde Dutton, Montana Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Jay D. Koehn - summa cum laude Andrew Mark Edward Munger - cum laude Shivani Sharma Watertown, South Dakota Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

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 Hassan A. Sheikh Franklin B. Wilkerson GRADUATE SCHOOL Brielle, New Jersey Spring Creek, Nevada Names read by: Isabelle D. Cherney, Ph.D. Consolata Naomi Sikinyi Dane A. Wilson   Associate Dean Mcdonough, Georgia Oakland, Iowa

Natalie M. Sindelar - magna cum laude Alexis Mary Wright Master of Accounting Republican City, Nebraska Sioux City, Iowa ❖ Michael James Greteman ✿  Landon Bret Smith  Anna M. Wright Carroll, Iowa Santa Clara, Utah Springfield, Missouri

Peter Willis Stamm Jr. Peter M. Zagotta Master of Arts Tucson, Arizona Chicago, Illinois * Nadia Eman Alaglan-Manly Jared Floyd Stensrud Josh T. Zarse MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Riverton/South Jordan, Utah Overland Park, Kansas Waterford, Michigan

Patrick Paul Tarr * Jayne A. Barnes Council Bluffs, Iowa MINISTRY Bozeman, Montana Jason R. Thomas ❖ Omaha, Nebraska Bryan Donald Benson ENGLISH Carl Joseph Troia III Faribault, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska ❖ Kelly Jean Burdine INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Derek True - cum laude Fairmont, Minnesota St. Louis, Missouri

Keith Richard Tucker * Julie Ann Christensen Glenwood, Iowa CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Concordia, Kansas Aubrey Dawn Vila  ❖ Woodland Park, Colorado Elizabeth Marie Cox MINISTRY Denver, Colorado * Erik F. Walser - cum laude Colorado Springs, Colorado Davis L. Florick Thomas N. Ward EAST-WEST STUDIES Omaha, Nebraska Norfolk, Virginia * Robert James Johnson Chase Christopher Webb- cum laude Tulsa, Oklahoma THEOLOGY Chesterfield, Missouri

Kelsey Marie Weiler - cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Curtis Scott Jordan EAST-WEST STUDIES Kevin R. Wesley Omaha, Nebraska Dayton, Ohio

Tonya L. Whipple - cum laude Hiko, Nevada

Kelly O-Hea White SYMBOL KEY Bountiful, Utah = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ Carlton W. Wiggam - cum laude = August 2014 Graduate  † = December 2014 Graduate Cheyenne, Wyoming v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 41 Master of Arts continued

❖  Phillip Joseph LaSala Sophie J. F. Wagner * Brandon Richard Koenigstein THEOLOGY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Waterloo, Nebraska Papillion, Nebraska Bellevue, Nebraska William Wenceslaus Lanik * Kolby L. Lewis Omaha, Nebraska aster of usiness INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS M B King City, Missouri Administration Christopher Thomas Lensing Spencer, Iowa * Geraldine Ann Mackey Rana Fikry Ahmed Cairo, Egypt ❖ MINISTRY  Zhangde Lin Salt Lake City, Utah Guangzhou, China Aamna Anwer ✝ Daniel M. May Galesburg, Illinois Mark Anthony Matthews INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Detroit, Michigan Kearney, Nebraska ✝ Bradford Paul Bittle West Des Moines, Iowa Brittney Renee Ann Merritt Sharra Lynne Montag Missouri Valley, Iowa LEADERSHIP  Andrew James Bracht Omaha, Nebraska West Point, Nebraska Jacquelyn Lora Moore Omaha, Nebraska * Laura Maryam Nasseri  Marc Thomas Choquette MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Hastings, Nebraska ❖ Himadri Mukherjee Fair Oaks, California Omaha, Nebraska Janet Maria Contreras * Cathy Klearman Orr Santo Domingo, Dominican ✝ Ratheesh Ravindran Nair MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Republic Omaha, Nebraska San Clemente, California Matthew W. J. Fiene Jun Okuda Rosalind Olinda Parr Ashland, Nebraska Nishinomiyam Hyogo, Japan ENGLISH Omaha, Nebraska Chelsey Christina-Raye Goodwin * Ian Orr Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska ✝ Megan Elizabeth Piernicky ENGLISH Seth Warner Goodwin Kara Michelle Pella Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

* Jonathan Daniel Raia Sean G. Halverson ❖ Courtney M. Polk CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Scotland, South Dakota Omaha, Nebraska Austin, Texas * Colin Wylie Herr Michael William Pray Thomas Joseph Sander Council Bluffs, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska THEOLOGY Chesterfield, Missouri Lauren Christine Hopkins Andrew David Prystai Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Jan Catherine Schnack ❖ Navin Ikramullah ❖ THEOLOGY  Megan Ann Ramsey Crescent, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska Adams, New York

Charlotte Daisy Spires Natalie Cay Ives ✝ Brian Edward Reddish ENGLISH St. Paul, Minnesota Grayslake, Illinois Bristol, United Kingdom ❧ Roland Todd Janzen  Matthew P. Ruch ✝ Vincent Athanas Sunguti Fresno, California Omaha, Nebraska CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Lugari, Kakemega County, Kenya Narasimhan Jayachandran ✝ Sarah Marie Schmitt Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska * Myrna J. Udelhofen Andrew Charles Klick ❖ CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY   Jeffrey Scott Schutzbach Ankeny, Iowa Albert Lea, Minnesota New Lenox, Illinois

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Amanda M. Scott ✝ Ryan Jeremy Ward Daniel John Wees Council Bluffs, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska SECONDARY TEACHING Omaha, Nebraska Kathryn A. Sebby  Kevin Michael Welch Omaha, Nebraska Topeka, Kansas ✝ Jessica Mae Zimmerman ELEMENTARY TEACHING Dhimankumar R. Shah Damon M. Wohlers Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

❖ Scott Siemens * Charlie Francis Youngblood Master of Fine Arts Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Matthew Alan Argotsinger Christopher T. Sifuentes CREATIVE WRITING Bellevue, Nebraska Master of Education Lenexa, Kansas Megan Kimberly Deras Ryan Francis Borchers  Consolata Naomi Sikinyi Mcdonough, Georgia SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

 Neha Singh Omaha, Nebraska D’Orsay Marie Gills Elizabeth Alice Elliott SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING * Scott William Slezak Boulder, Colorado Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Christopher Carl Giorlando Cassiopeia Lorynn Fletcher SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING  Landon Bret Smith Santa Clara, Utah Staten Island, New York Omaha, Nebraska

❖ Maurice John Steier  Phillip Joseph LaSala Amy Johnson-Oxenford Omaha, Nebraska SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING Papillion, Nebraska Bancroft, Iowa Carly Christine Stratton Canton, Illinois Sara Marjorie LeDuc Jude Andrew Justice SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING Lauren Elizabeth Sullivan Lincoln, Nebraska Nashville, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska ❧ Alyssa Nicole McBride Amy Dianne O’Reilly SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING  Scott Ryan Summers Papillion, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Kyle Andrew Thompson Katherine Louise Montez Theodore Lynn Wheeler Omaha, Nebraska SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING Peoria, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska * Arees Sassette Uresti ❖ San Antonio, Texas Kevin Michael Stricklett Felicity Jo White SECONDARY TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING ✿ Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska  Michael Kei Uyemura Ventura, California Russell Paul Walter ❖ Prabhakar Ramasamy SECONDARY TEACHING Vijayarangam Shawnee, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska  Kristina Grace Ward SECONDARY TEACHING *  Maximilian Wilhelm Stephan Vogt Marl, Germany Omaha, Nebraska

SYMBOL KEY John Christopher Vyhlidal = Multiple degrees v Omaha, Nebraska * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 43 Master of Investment * John Patrick Lynn III * Joseph R. Volpi Management and Financial Charlotte, North Carolina Somerset, Kentucky Analysis/Master of Fabian Patrick McBee Ryan James Wolfe Securities and Portfolio Scottsdale, Arizona Omaha, Nebraska Management Brandon Christopher McKinzie Alexander Thomas Woodard ❖ Abdulkader Khalil Almkinzy Overland Park, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Thomas Scott McQueen * Jacob Timothy Beaty Omaha, Nebraska Master of Public Health Snoquaimie Ridge, Washington Justin Aaron Nevels Thomas William Barnard * Michael Becker San Antonio, Texas Omaha, Nebraska Chicago, Illinois ❖ * Brendan Charles O’Connor Elshimaa Hamdi Basha * Clay Jordan Brooks Omaha, Nebraska Aurora, Colorado Indianapolis, Indiana ❖ ✝ Sean Prather Elvedina Becirovic Stephen E. Carr Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Huntington Beach, California * Scott Provence Lora Jane Black ❖ Jason Wade Decker Buffalo, New York Sioux Falls, South Dakota San Antonio, Texas ❖ Pauline Jo Quinn Melissa Gwen Brown * William B. Jackson Omaha, Nebraska Selma, Texas Arlington, Texas ❖ Tammy Lynn Burns  Megan Ann Ramsey * Theodore Theopolus Jones III Adams, New York Plattsmouth, Nebraska Bridgeport, Connecticut ❖ * Joel Stephen Scott Patrick Allan Dang Chad Leo Juranek Houston, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii Omaha, Nebraska Shradha Shrestha Karen Martha Davin Christie Gayle Kennimer Kathmandu, Nepal Houston, Texas Pearland, Texas Ravi U. Shukla * Kelly A. Gould Casey James Kerr Ahmedabad, India Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Neha Singh * Jamie Lyn M. Greseth  Mililani, Hawaii * Randall Salvatore Klaiber Omaha, Nebraska New Brighton, Pennsylvania * Lindsey Marie Hoodjer  Scott Ryan Summers Emily Marie Klick Papillion, Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa Scottsdale, Arizona * David Swanson Nicole Ignacio Andrew Jameson Leasure Aurora, Illinois Lithia, Florida Papillion, Nebraska Thierry Kokouvi Trenou Annette Cecilia Jeanes * Daniel J. Lensing Omaha, Nebraska Papillion, Nebraska Troy, Missouri Tara Iryelle Kole Michael Kei Uyemura ❖  Papillion, Nebraska  Zhangde Lin Ventura, California Guangzhou, China Mark Valdez Kellie Lyn Milam Xin Liu Houston, Texas Durham, North Carolina Beijing, China * Emily Jo Phelan *  Maximilian Wilhelm Stephan Vogt Marl, Germany Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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* Lorelei J. Piantedosi Paul Steven Brown Victor Hugo Diaz San Francisco, California NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Fargo, North Dakota Deland, Florida * Jacob Harvey Raden Boulder, Colorado Brant Douglas Burbank ❖ Richelle L. Donner ORAL BIOLGOY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP Lauren Elizabeth Ridgway Logan, Utah Omaha, Nebraska Sioux Falls, South Dakota Marta L. Cary-Skovrinski Steven Christopher Eckhardt Julie Anne Sievert NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION River Forest, Illinois Littleton, Colorado Clovis, California

❖ ✝ * Sylvia Lashawn Simpson  Melissa Anne Casey-Hansen April Amanda Ellis Roseburg, Oregon EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Omaha, Nebraska Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Master of Science James Charles Chaney Cynthia Anne Faas

SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION * Amanda Colette Ackerson MENTAL HEALTH Williamsburg, Iowa NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Auburn, Nebraska Alexandria, Virginia * George A. Ford

Joel Chavez HEALTH CARE ETHICS ❖ Mark Okpanachi Akubo INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Portland, Oregon PHYSICS Moses Lake, Washington Elubi, Nebraska Jessica Ann Fritz ❖ Divyan Ashok Chopra NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION ❖ Michael Chigozie Amadi PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Castle Rock, Colorado NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Pune, Nebraska Loganville, Georgia ✝ Kathryn Elizabeth Fulton

Tomas Gustavo Cosenza HEALTH CARE ETHICS ❖ Christi Chereé Banks SECONDARY EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Denver, Colorado NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Houston, Texas Cody, California ❖ Urvi Hasmukhlal Gala

Joseph Ryan Creiglow PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Emalee P. Barto  NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Mumbai, India GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP El Centro, California Kearney, Nebraska ❖ John Wesley Gallion Jr.

Megan Jean Crowell NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION * Gleb Grigoriy Batalkin SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE Omaha, Nebraska PHYSICS MENTAL HEALTH Omaha, Nebraska Papillion, Nebraska Michelle Charmaine Garcia BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS Sameer K. Bhatia ✝ Harold Alfonso Cruz-Sanchez Wappingers Falls, New York BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS Omaha, Nebraska Bogotá, Columbia * Russell Alan Gibson

NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION * Ronald Patrick Bickett ✝ John Rosario Curtin West Des Moines, Iowa NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Bakersfield, California New York City, New York ❖ Thomas Richard Bockman Kenneth Joseph D’Alessandro NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE Omaha, Nebraska Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tonya Renee Branham Megan Brooke Derda NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION  SYMBOL KEY PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES = Multiple degrees Georgetown, Kentucky v Bangor, Maine * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 45 Master of Science continued

* Anne Veronica Grana Kylie Louise Hovinga * John L. Lehman PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Los Angeles, California La Vista, Nebraska Portland, Oregon

* Michael David Grout Jr. Clare Eva Huerter ✿ Dana Elaine Lesus NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Downey, California Omaha, Nebraska Aurora, Illinois

❖ Barak Raimond Gruberg Cazon ❖ Adam Philip Hughes ❖ Matthew John Lindewirth PHYSICS NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE Cochabamba, Bolivia Cincinnati, Ohio Wentzville, Missouri

* Adam Hafez Allison Gayle Iles Stephanie Jo Lindhjem NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE Kentfield, California MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska *  Kraig R. Hamit GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP Jane Mary Ingram * David Daniel Lopez Greeley, Colorado SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION MENTAL HEALTH Lincoln, Nebraska  Adam W. Harper Omaha, Nebraska NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Laren Celia Mahoney Tulsa, Oklahoma  Kimberly Brenda Jeter ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP Excelsior Springs, Missouri * William Brian Hatten Papillion, Nebraska HEALTH CARE ETHICS Logan Maschmann West Sacramento, California * Eric David Johnson NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION HEALTH CARE ETHICS Deshler, Nebraska Jacob Ross Hedger Urbandale, Iowa SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE  Kevin Francis McCarthy MENTAL HEALTH Tonya Raquel Johnson-Holley NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Logan, Iowa NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Avon Lake, Ohio High Point, North Carolina Jordan Dean Heimann Gregory John McQuade INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP Catherine Anne Keating NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Chandler, Arizona NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Tucson, Arizona St. Cloud, Minnesota Robert Michael Hepper ❖ Fan Meng ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES  Zachary D. Kitchin PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Parkville, Missouri NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Changde, Nebraska Dutton, Montana Joaquin A. Hernandez ✿ Krista Ann Miller BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS ❖ Sara Elaine Krajicek NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Omaha, Nebraska EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Burr Ridge, Illinois Omaha, Nebraska Jonathan Michael Hernandez Eric M. Minchow NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION * Sean D. Laing EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Stockton, California NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION North Platte, Nebraska Windsor, Ontario, Canada  Kortnei Nicole Hoeft Philip Bradley Nation GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP * Jason Eugene Lang ORAL BIOLOGY North Platte, Nebraska INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP Tulsa, Oklahoma Papillion, Nebraska Nathan Shane Holman ❖ John Patrick O’Donnell PHYSICS ✝ Jeffrey Ward Lawler ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Sioux Falls, South Dakota NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Colorado Springs, Colorado Chehalis, Washington

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Kathryn Hayes Onorato * Lori Ann Rodriguez Kori Ann Slinger NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION HEALTH CARE ETHICS NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Old Saybrook, Connecticut Lancaster, California Lawrenceville, Georgia

❖ ❖ Swasti Pandey  Matthew P. Ruch Mina Soleimani PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS Mumbai, India Omaha, Nebraska Tehran, Iran

❖ Travis David Parker Beverly Gayle Russell * Lisa Marie Spencer BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Alexandria, North Carolina Lincoln, Nebraska Rock Falls, Illinois

Katlin Johannah Peterson ❖ Amruta Ajay Sabnis Margriet Janee Stelling NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Omaha, Nebraska Mumbai, India Lincoln, Nebraska

* Ryan Peter Pferdehirt Matthew James Salerno * Kelly Stuart HEALTH CARE ETHICS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Omaha, Nebraska Oilville, Virginia

* Christopher William Piercy Selassie Sallas-Mensah  Anne Mae Trivino NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Mount Holly, North Carolina Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bartlett, Illinois

Iris N. Pinto Castillo * Jennifer Kay Schiemann * Taylor Vemer Trogdon COUNSELING SPECIAL POPULATIONS EDUCATION ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Omaha, Nebraska Fremont, Nebraska Columbia, Missouri

✝ Shaelynne Marie Pohlman Rebecca Christine Schwarz  Aubrey Dawn Vila HEALTH CARE ETHICS NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Stanton, Nebraska Bertrand, Nebraska Woodland Park, Colorado

✝ Teresa L. Keith Pond * Kara D. Schwee Brian David Ward NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Mesa, Arizona Omaha, Nebraska Denver, Colorado

Gregory A. Powers Cory Nathan Sepich  Kristina Grace Ward NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PHYSICS Dana Point, California La Vista, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska

Jill Lynne Prochaska * Moira Rafferty Sharkey Robert Milton Webb SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION MENTAL HEALTH Denver, Colorado Keystone, South Dakota Omaha, Nebraska Dale Ellen Sharpe Jenkins William John Puetz III NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION ORAL BIOLOGY Arlington, Texas Staten Island, New York  Hassan A. Sheikh ❖ Aparna Ravikrishnan GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Brielle, New Jersey Mumbai, India * Nicki Jean Shupp  Claire Lucy Reyes NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP Mineral, Virginia SYMBOL KEY New York, New York = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 47 Master of Science continued

 Carlton W. Wiggam ❖ Anthony Craig Cobbs ❖ Paula Lynn Risolo NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Cibolo, Texas Lynbrook, New York Cheyenne, Wyoming ❧ Andrew Scott Dungan Jodette Elaine Rose Martha Jeanne Wilcoxson Beatrice, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Pueblo, Colorado ❖ Sahar El Turk Cheryl Noel Ross Scottsdale, Arizona Birmingham, Alabama  Dane A. Wilson GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP ✝ Seth Edwin Fager ❧ Jeffrey T. Toliver Oakland, Iowa Lincoln, Nebraska Santa Fe, New Mexico

✿  Anna M. Wright ❖ Laura Gill Brian Paul Wisneski GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP Omaha, Nebraska Grand Rapids, Michigan Springfield, Missouri Brandon Michael Gilliland ❖ R. Kent Yocum Susan Kay Ziola Trussville, Alabama Kansas City, Missouri SCHOOL COUNSELING AND PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH Krista Lazarus Gilliland Doctor of Philosophy Elkhorn, Nebraska Trussville, Alabama

* Jason Todd DeBoer ❖ Kimberly Anne Zuzenak * Kevin A. Gugliotta Medical Microbiology NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Immunology Omaha, Nebraska Geneva, Nebraska ✝ Twaina Harris Dissertation: Proteomic Analyses Orangeburg, South Carolina Doctor of Education – of HIV-1 Infected T-cells and the Interdisciplinary Leadership Functional Characterization of ❖ Jennifer Jo Hascall Cyclophilin B During HIV-1 Infection Kansas City, Missouri Carolyn Louise Ackerman Arvada, Colorado Nicole Marie Gardner Jacob R. Jenkins Pharmacology Fairfax, Virginia ✝ Sean Bailey Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hanover Park, Illinois Dissertation: Deciphering the Link Robb Francis Kunkle Between Genetic Variants and Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Bonny Jo Barr Sphingolipid Metabolites in Fumonsin Eugene, Oregon B1- and FTY720-Induced Neural Tube Courtney Erin Driggs Lark Defects Vancouver, Washington Jennifer Lynn Baublits Florissant, Colorado * Vikash Kansal * Diana Sorokes Maguire Biomedical Sciences Allegany, New York Abby Jennifer Brown Bhawanigarh, Punjab, India Phoenix, Arizona Dissertation: Vitamin D, ADAM-12 ❖ Stephen Edward McMinn and Carotid Artery Disease San Jose, California * Deborah Hines Butler Seattle, Washington Harrison Morgen Walling Roundtree ❧ Michael Glenn Miller Pharmacology Omaha, Nebraska ✝ Anthony C. Campbell Warrensburg, Missouri Lexiington, Kentucky Dissertation: Hypothalamic orexin ❖ Sarah Margaret Rowland Miller neurons and tanycytes: Functional and Leavenworth, Kansas †  Melissa Anne Casey-Hansen molecular aspects in a mouse model of Omaha, Nebraska temporal lobe epilepsy Jonathan Storm Overocker Edmond, Alabama Jane Nicole Hall Chaillie Marsha Louise Pierce

Leon, Iowa Biomedical Sciences ❖ Wendy Elizabeth Patterson Clearwater, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska ❖ Marco Joseph Clark Dissertation: Inner Ear Hair Cell Loss Cheverly, Maryland and Stereocilia Defects in miR-183 ✝ Jeanette Alice Porter Family Knockout Mice Sioux Falls, South Dakota

48 SYMBOL KEY = Multiple degrees v * = in absentia ❧ = August 2014 Graduate † = December 2014 Graduate v = August 2015 Candidate ✿ = December 2015 Candidate 49 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT’S CABINET GRAND MARSHALS Bruce C. Rohde, BSBA’71, JD’73 J. Chris Bradberry, Pharm.D. Neil S. Norton, Ph.D. Interim President Chairman Thomas J. Shanahan, S. J. Richard T. Kizer, BSBA’71, JD’73 Tim Brooks, M.B.A. Vice President, Information Technology, CIO Vice Chairman ASSOCIATE MARSHALS Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan, S.T.D. Mary E. Walton Conti, BS’66, MD’70 Vice Provost, Mission and Ministry Amy J. Cosimano, Ed.D., R.N. Mimi A. Feller, BA’70 Daniel E. Burkey, BSBA’81 Dennis R. Higginbotham, DDS’67 Ronald B. Gartlan, BSBA’69 Senior Vice President, Operations Charles T. Kestermeier, S.J., Ph.D. W. Gary Gates, MBA’91 Jim Berscheidt, M.S. Anthony E. Kincaid, Ph.D., P.T. Chief Communications and Marketing Officer M. Ross Romero, S.J., Ph.D. Bruce E. Grewcock, B.S. Mary E. Chase, EdD’14 Marcia K. Shadle-Cusic, M.A., M.S. George F. Haddix, Ph.D., MA’66 Vice Provost, Enrollment Management Thomas A. Simonds, S.J., BA’87, Ed.D. Howard L. Hawks, M.B.A. Donald R. Frey, M.D. Senior Vice Provost, Clinical Health Jennifer A. Tilleman, PharmD’02 Frank L. Hayes, BSBA’75 James S. Jansen, JD’73 Robert D. Whipple Jr., Ph.D. Julie Hefflinger, BA’70 General Counsel Scott C. Heider, B.S. Edward R. O’Connor, Ph.D., FACHE MACE BEARER Provost Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. Bartholomew E. Clark, R.Ph., M.S., Ph.D. Colette O’Meara-McKinney, M.Ed. President of the University Faculty Mark Denniston Huber, BSBA’83, JD’86 Associate Vice President Stephen Katsouros, S.J., Ed.D. Director of Strategic Planning Office of the President BANNER CARRIERS Melissa C. Kean, J.D., Ph.D., MA’93 Rick Virgin, M.P.S. Laurie R. Galeski, M.S. Peter J. Klink, S.J., M.Div., S.T.M. Vice President, University Relations College of Professional Studies Amy M. Haddad, Ph.D. Terry J. Kroeger, B.S. John L. Wilhelm, BSBA’81 Vice President, Administration Graduate School Bruce R. Lauritzen, M.B.A. Tanya A. Winegard, Ph.D. Tammy S. King, J.D. William P. Leahy, S.J., ARTS’70, Ph.D. Vice Provost, Student Life School of Law Deborah A. Macdonald, BA’72, JD’80 E. Jeffrey North, Ph.D. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D., BS’61 UNIVERSITY DEANS Thomas J. Purcell III, J.D., Ph.D., CPA Michael R. McCarthy, B.A. Cindy L. Costanzo, Ph.D., R.N., CNL Heider College of Business Interim Dean, College of Nursing Jane Miller, B.A. Nancy Shirley, Ph.D., R.N. Marianne B. Culhane, J.D. College of Nursing Chris J. Murphy, B.A. Dean, School of Law Jared H. Smith, D.D.S. Daniel P. Neary, M.S. Robert W. Dunlay, M.D. School of Dentistry Dean, School of Medicine James B. O’Brien, BSPha’71 Megan B. Sorensen, M.H.A, R.N., CEN Anthony R. Hendrickson, Ph.D. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Gregory J. O’Meara, S.J., J.D. Dean, Heider College of Business Michael D. White, M.D. Mark H. Rauenhorst, BA’75 Gail M. Jensen, Ph.D. School of Medicine Dean, Graduate School Robert A. Reed, BSBA’61 College of Professional Studies Greg W. Zacharias, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences Constance M. Ryan, ARTS’75, HON’11 Bridget M. Keegan, Ph.D. Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Gail Werner-Robertson, BA‘84, JD’88 Mark A. Latta, D.M.D., M.S. Dean, School of Dentistry Patrick J. Zenner, BSBA’69 Victoria F. Roche, Ph.D. Interim Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

50 A BRIEF HISTORY OF CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

Edward and Mary Lucretia Creighton, along with Edward’s brother John, settled in Omaha in the mid-1850s. John married Mary Lucretia’s sister Sarah Emily Wareham in 1868 and the four are considered the founders of Creighton University. Edward’s work with the transcontinental telegraph and freighting, ranching, railroading and banking became a major force in the city’s economic development. The two brothers were widely known for their business enterprises and the two couples were also widely regarded for their philanthropy.

Edward died in 1874 and his widow included $100,000 in her will to establish Creighton College in memory of her husband. Mary Lucretia died in 1876 and her executors, who included her brother-in-law John, purchased 6.2 acres of land at the northwest corner of what is currently 24th and California streets. They began to build a school and transferred the land, building and additional securities to Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha.

The bishop asked the Jesuits to operate the school and the first president, Roman A. Shaffel, S.J., arrived in Omaha in late 1877; the school opened on Sept. 2, 1878. One priest, three scholastics, a layman and a laywoman formed the faculty. The school began with 120 students ranging in age from 6 to 30. On Aug. 14, 1879, Bishop O’Connor surrendered his trust to the Jesuits, who incorporated “The Creighton University” under Nebraska law. Much of the initial teaching was secondary-level; in 1891, the first baccalaureate degree was awarded.

Edward and Mary Lucretia’s generosity is credited with establishing Creighton College, while John and Sarah Emily’s philanthropy enlarged it to a five-school university. Today, Creighton University consists of nine schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences (1878) • School of Medicine (1892) • School of Law (1904) • School of Dentistry (1905) • School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905) • Heider College of Business (1920) • Graduate School (1926) • College of Nursing (Four-year bachelor’s degree program began in 1958; college established in 1971) • College of Professional Studies (Established as University College in 1983)

Mary Lucretia Creighton Edward Creighton Sarah Emily Creighton John Creighton

51 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

CREIGHTON CREST The Creighton University crest includes elements representing the Creighton family, Creighton’s Jesuit tradition and the Omaha Archdiocese.

The gold stripes on the red field, in the upper left-hand quadrant of the shield, come from the family coat of arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus or Jesuits. The lion rampant comes from the Creighton family coat of arms and the three seashells on a field of white and red sable come from the Wareham family coat of arms — giving nod to Creighton University’s founding families. The design for the shield’s final quadrant, in the lower left, comes from the coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The starburst behind the shield comes from the seal of the Society of Jesus.

CEREMONIAL MACE In the Middle Ages, the mace was a club used in battle and carried by a bodyguard to defend a person of authority. Over the years, it began to lose its warlike image and became a symbol of peaceful leadership.

At an academic institution, the mace is the symbol of the legal and chartered authority of the leadership to whom the board of trustees has delegated authority. When the ceremonial mace is present, the authority of the university is present. Use of the mace is reserved for occasions of outstanding importance and it is an honor to bear the mace. Carrying it today is the president of the University’s Faculty, Bartholomew E. Clark, R.Ph., M.S., Ph.D.

The Creighton University mace was designed and fashioned by Brian K. Besack, operation supervisor of the University’s carpenter shop, at the invitation of then president, the Reverend John P. Schlegel, S.J., to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the University.

Using a cherry wood baluster from a long abandoned staircase in the attic of Creighton Hall, the oldest building on Creighton’s campus, Besack designed and fashioned the shaft, head and foot of the mace. Each facet of the nine-sided head displays a bronze, gold-plated medallion bearing the name and founding date of the University’s schools and colleges. Its foot is sheathed in gold-plated brass and cradled in its shaft rests the official seal of the University. At its top, the mace is crowned with a three- dimensional blue and gold medallion symbol of the Society of Jesus.

GRADUATION HONORS Students may graduate with honors. Criteria for graduation honors can be found in the Creighton University Catalogs. Students who have completed their degree requirements and meet the honors criteria at the time of print, have their honors listed in this program, as well as on their diploma and transcript. Students meeting their degree requirements at a later date and meet the honors criteria, may receive graduation honors that will be listed on their diploma and transcript.

DEGREE CONFERRAL Creighton University confers degrees three times per year: August, December and May. Annual University commencement ceremonies are held in May. Students who complete their degree programs in August or December may attend the May commencement ceremony following completion, or with approval of the Dean’s Office, in the preceding May. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not guarantee a degree is officially earned. A degree is conferred only after the Dean verifies all academic requirements are met and the degree is posted on the student’s transcript by the registrar’s office.

52 ACADEMIC ATTIRE

The history of academic dress reaches far back into the early days of the oldest universities. A statute of 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” of the University of Coimbra wear gowns. In England, in the second half of the 14th century, the statutes of certain colleges forbade “excess in apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown.

While European institutions continue to show great diversity in their specifications of academic dress, American colleges and universities generally have adopted the Intercollegiate Code for Academic Costumes. This code specifies design characteristics of gowns, hoods, caps and tassels, including pattern, material, color, trimmings, etc.

For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctors’ gowns, edging of hoods and tassels of caps, the colors associated with the different subjects are as follows:

Agriculture...... Maize Nursing...... Apricot Architecture...... Blue Violet Occupational Therapy...... Ink Blue Arts, Letters, Humanities...... White Oratory (Speech)...... Silver Gray Commerce, Accountancy, Business...... Nugget Pharmacy...... Olive Green Dentistry...... Lilac Philosophy...... Dark Blue Economics...... Copper Physical Education...... Sage Green Education...... Light Blue Physical Therapy ...... Teal Engineering...... Orange Public Administration, including Fine Arts...... Brown Foreign Service...... Peacock Blue Forestry...... Russet Public Health...... Salmon Pink Journalism...... Crimson Science...... Golden Yellow Law...... Purple Social Work...... Citron Library Science...... Lemon Theology...... Scarlet Medicine...... Green Veterinary Science...... Gray Music...... Pink

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The Creighton University Bookstore is located on the 2nd floor main entry area. Diploma frames, health and beauty items, alumni items, graduation cards, gift wrap and other Creighton memorabilia will be available for purchase.

Hy-Vee Floral is also located on the 2nd floor concourse. Cash transactions only.

53 ALUMNI 101

Everything you need to know about being a Creighton alumnus!

Your journey as a Creighton Bluejay is never over. There are many ways to stay involved and connected as an alumnus. Below is a summary of what the Alumni Association has to offer and how you can stay connected to Creighton.

What does “Recent Alumni” mean? For the next 10 years you will be part of an elite group of alumni! All alumni who received a Creighton degree in the last 10 years are considered recent alumni. You will receive special communications from the Alumni Association and Creighton University specific to recent alumni.

How will I find out about Creighton alumni events in my area? You will be invited to events in your area via email or printed invitation based on the most updated home address you provide the Office of Alumni Relations. If your information is not updated, you may not receive information on fun events near you. Visit alumni.creighton.edu/inmyarea to find links to social media and events around the country.

How do I plan an event in my area? Interested in being involved in planning a happy hour, game viewing party or other event in your area? We have several tools to help you through the process. For more information contact [email protected].

Homecoming for Alumni, Friends and Families ALL alumni, friends and families are invited back to campus for this fall tradition. Make plans to come back to celebrate your “Zero Year Reunion” filled with several activities including the Homecoming Soccer game, Getting Blue Block Party and recent alumni pub crawl. This year’s Homecoming will take place Sept. 17–20, 2015. Learn more at alumni.creighton.edu/weekend.

Keeping Creighton Informed When you move, get a new job, get married or have a baby, keep the Alumni Association informed. You can update your contact and employment information on Jay2Jay or share your news by emailing [email protected].

Jay2Jay This online community allows alumni to search for Creighton alumni in their geographic area or academic class and is available exclusively for Creighton alumni. This is also the system you can use to register for upcoming alumni events, such as regional events in your area and Homecoming. Your individual 10-digit activation code will be included on the mailing label of your first Creighton alumni magazine this fall as well as the bottom of any emails from the Office of Alumni Relations. Learn more at alumni.creighton.edu/jay2jay.

Read with the Creighton Alumni Book Club Whether you’re looking to read a little or a lot, the Creighton Alumni Book Club is accepting new members. The group will be facilitated through the Goodreads website and will feature online discussions led by Creighton faculty hosts. For more information and to join, visit alumni.creighton.edu.

Giving Many alumni invested in you throughout your time as a student so that you could benefit from the education and experiences you received the last few years. Now it’s your turn to help current Creighton students enjoy the academic, professional and service-oriented experiences provided by Creighton. It’s never too early to make a gift, no matter the size. To learn more and to give, visit giving.creighton.edu.

Office of Alumni Relations p: 800.282.5867 email: [email protected] alumni.creighton.edu 54 VOCABULARY LESSON Alumnus: Singular noun to describe a male graduate or when gender is unknown. Alumna: Singular noun to describe a female graduate. Alumni: Plural noun to describe male and female graduates. Alumnae: Plural noun to describe only female graduates. Alum: A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Facebook: facebook.com/CreightonUniversityAlumni

Creighton LinkedIn: bit.ly/CreightonLinkedIn

Twitter: twitter.com/CreightonAlumni

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR CREIGHTON ALUMNI: » Networking opportunities » Invitations to reunions, Homecoming and special events » Subscription to Creighton University Magazine » Library access at reinert.creighton.edu » Discounted membership to the fitness centers » Discounted use of Harper and Skutt Student Centers » Special merchandise programs and offers » University updates from the President’s Office » Special savings and other discounts on auto and home coverage through Liberty Mutual Insurance » And much, much more!

Alumni, families, friends and fans – mark HOMECOMING your calendars for Creighton University’s Homecoming! Meet Creighton’s new president, enjoy soccer and volleyball and attend the President’s Alumni Dinner. In addition to these fun events, the 10-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 40- and 50-year reunion classes and other milestone SEPTEMBER reunions will have the opportunity to celebrate 17-20, 2015 their anniversaries.

55 SPIRIT OF CREIGHTON AWARD

Creighton University, through the Public Honors and Events Committee, annually recognizes outstanding students at May commencement with the Spirit of Creighton Award. This is the highest student award presented by the University and the student receiving it does not know until their name is called during the commencement ceremony.

PAST RECIPIENTS:

2014 2001 Hunter Colt Allen, Heider College of Business Amber Van Kirk, School of Nursing Douglas Richard McDermott, Heider College of Business Chad N. Scholl, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sarah Elizabeth Seifert, College of Nursing Professions

2013 2000 Laura Haller, College of Arts and Sciences Sarah Elizabeth Waetzig, College of Arts and Sciences Matthew Leedom, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Matt West, College of Arts and Sciences

2012 1999 Melissa List, School of Nursing Dawn A. Imada, College of Arts and Sciences Edward Saito, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Eric Stener Eastmo, School of Medicine

2011 1998 Elizabeth M. Fairbairn, College of Arts and Sciences Megan Walker, College of Arts and Sciences Patrick O’Malley, College of Arts and Sciences Steven Haskett, College of Arts and Sciences

2010 1997 Patrick Carter, College of Arts and Sciences Christie Michels, College of Arts and Sciences Marley Doyle, School of Medicine Edward T. Dziedzic, College of Arts and Sciences

2009 1996 Geoffrey Hayes, College of Arts and Sciences Jennifer Naughton, College of Arts and Sciences Danielle Potter, School of Medicine Ralph Ralphson, College of Arts and Sciences

2008 1995 Joseph M. Ortega, College of Arts and Sciences Courtney L. Carlson, College of Arts and Sciences Justin Birge, Jacob Smeltzer and Mary Skrypek Trenten B. Baush, School of Law Magis Award, School of Medicine 1994 2007 Robyn Davis, College of Arts and Sciences Mary Therese Rogers, School of Medicine Steve Kern, School of Medicine Brandon C. Hanke, College of Arts and Sciences 1993 2006 Jana Braklow, School of Nursing Adam Greteman, College of Arts and Sciences Christopher Shaffer, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Raquel “Kelly” Orbik, College of Arts and Sciences Professions

2005 1992 Kim Righter, School of Nursing Shirley Kern, College of Arts and Sciences Keith McGovern, College of Business Administation G. Scott Wall, School of Dentistry

2004 1991 Katherine “Katie” Wadas, College of Arts and Sciences Mary T. O’Keif, School of Nursing Micah Kiel, College of Arts and Sciences Melvin “Paul” Palalay, School of Medicine Gerard J. Stanley, School of Medicine 1990 2003 Lisa Zimmerman, College of Arts and Sciences Margaret Bowie, College of Arts and Sciences Bill Meduna, College of Business Administration Jesse Luis Renteria, College of Arts and Sciences 1989 2002 Kathryn Ault, College of Arts and Sciences Kurtis T. Morrison, College of Arts and Sciences David A. McGuire, School of Nursing Nakina Mills, College of Arts and Sciences

56 1988 1972 Mary Margaret Lawler, Graduate School Catherine A. Boesen, College of Arts and Sciences Robert J. McQuillan, School of Medicine Edward D. Hotz, College of Arts and Sciences

1987 1971 Anne M. Duffy, College of Arts and Sciences Elaine M. Peterschmidt, School of Pharmacy Daniel J. Huesgen, College of Arts and Sciences 1970 1986 Kathleen J. Majewski, College of Arts and Sciences Terese A. O’Neil, School of Nursing Henry R. Herrera, School of Medicine James J. Crandall Jr., School of Dentistry 1969 1985 Heather M. Harden, College of Arts and Sciences Janet Berning, School of Nursing Frank J. Dowd, School of Dentistry Thomas J. Merkel, College of Arts and Sciences 1968 1984 Margaret A. Kennedy, College of Arts and Sciences Jacquelyn D. Miller, School of Dentistry Richard P. Jefferies, School of Law Jeffrey P. Johnson, College of Arts and Sciences 1967 1983 Patricia Rice, College of Arts and Sciences Ellen M. Townley, School of Nursing John B. Balousek, College of Arts and Sciences Kevin N. Monroe, College of Business Administration 1966 1982 Suzi Curan, College of Arts and Sciences Mary Jo Hanigan, School of Nursing Fred L. Gates, College of Arts and Sciences Joseph M. Stavas, School of Medicine 1965 1981 Carol Ann and Nancy Ann Barta, College of Arts and Sciences Mary N. Disis, College of Arts and Sciences Randall J. Moody, College of Arts and Sciences William J. Nelson, School of Dentistry 1964 1980 Jeanne C. Slaninger, College of Arts and Sciences Lisa G. Swinton, College of Arts and Sciences Robert L. Winters, College of Arts and Sciences Paul E. Kaminski, College of Arts and Sciences 1963 1979 Roberta Eckerman, College of Arts and Sciences Julie L. Asher, College of Arts and Sciences John G. Langdon, College of Arts and Sciences Ray A. Lyons, School of Dentistry 1962 1978 Marianne Gau, College of Arts and Sciences Michaela M. Marcil, College of Business Administration Patrick E. Brookhouser, College of Arts and Sciences Dominic F. Frecentese, College of Arts and Sciences 1961 1977 Mary Ann Voeller, College of Business Administration Jeanne L. Farrell, College of Arts and Sciences John L. Maginn, College of Business Administration Bert W. Winterholler, School of Dentistry 1960 1976 Geraldine M. Brady, College of Arts and Sciences Mary Margaret Bradley, College of Arts and Sciences Jerry W. O’Kief, School of Law Robert N. Vero, College of Arts and Sciences 1959 1975 Judy M. Krajicek, College of Business Administration Mary C. Martinetto, School of Pharmacy Donald R. Prinz, College of Business Administration Thomas A. Grennan, College of Arts and Sciences 1958 1974 Jeanne B. Waller, College of Arts and Sciences Karen E. Kelly, College of Nursing Stephen T. McGill, School of Law Richard A. Witt, College of Business Administration 1957 1973 Perry Keitges, School of Medicine Mary Higgins, College of Arts and Sciences Anne L. Dyer, College of Nursing 1956 Timothy R. Lannon, College of Arts and Sciences John P. Duffy, School of Medicine Gary R. Batenhorst, College of Business Administration For a complete list, visit creighton.edu/spiritofcreighton. 57 Commencement Seating

Morning Ceremony

COLLEGE OF NURSING PHARMACY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS STAGE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Afternoon Ceremony

ARTS AND SCIENCES

ARTS AND SCIENCES (continued) STAGE BSEMS CPS BUSINESS GRADUATE SCHOOL LAW

59 A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Creighton University is thankful for the parents, family members and friends who have supported the graduates throughout their college years.

A special thanks to the parents who serve on the Parent Leadership Council and participate in the Creighton Parent Program.

More information can be found at www.creighton.edu/PLC.

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