May 2019 Commencement Program
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Dear Blugold graduates, Congratulations! Today we celebrate an achievement for which you’ve worked long and hard: You’ve earned your UW-Eau Claire degree! Not a day goes by that I am not amazed by your many talents and successes both in and outside the classroom. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and in our conversations I have been inspired by your goals for the future — goals for success in your chosen careers and aspirations to make a difference in the communities you will call home in the years to come. You can look to the future knowing there is real value in your UW-Eau Claire degree. In its 2018 “Best Colleges for Your Money” list, MONEY ranks UW-Eau Claire as the top public regional university in Wisconsin and Minnesota for educational quality, affordability and alumni success. Furthermore, according to the 2019 Educate to Career College Rankings Index, UW-Eau Claire ranks among the top 13 percent in the nation for added value in terms of graduate employability and earnings, and we are one of only two UW System institutions on the Forbes America’s Best Value Colleges list. Also know that as you leave this great university, you join the ranks of our more than 87,500 Blugold alumni making a difference the world over through their contributions in their workplaces and communities. Just look at the shining examples provided by our alumni award recipients being honored here today. The world will be a better place because of your skills and wisdom, entrepreneurship and integrity of spirit, strong work ethic and inspiring creativity — all hallmarks of your UW-Eau Claire degree. As we say in our mission statement (proudly printed on this page), UW-Eau Claire provides a “transformative liberal education.” I challenge you to audaciously pursue your goals, knowing that your UW-Eau Claire degree has prepared you for all you aspire to achieve. And most of all, I wish you joy on your journey. With all best wishes for a bright Blugold future, James C. Schmidt | Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Mission Statement of the University We foster in one another creativity, critical insight, empathy and intellectual courage, the hallmarks of a transformative liberal education and the foundation for active citizenship and lifelong inquiry. Commencement Program May 25, 2019 James C. Schmidt, Chancellor, Presiding 9 a.m. College of Nursing and Health Sciences College of Education and Human Sciences 1:30 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences 5:30 p.m. College of Business Prelude by UW-Eau Claire Robert Baca, trumpet Faculty Brass Quintet Chuck Hodgson, horn Jacob Grewe, tuba Matthew Mealey, trumpet Phil Ostrander, trombone Greetings Evan Weiher, Commencement Marshal, Chair, University Senate Processional Pomp and Circumstance, No. 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) by Sir Edward Elgar Please rise and remain standing through the National Anthem. National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner by John Stafford Smith Led by Emma Cruciani, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral (9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.) Led by Ian Rucker, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (1:30 p.m.) Welcome and Introductions Patricia A. Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Introducing Members James C. Schmidt, Chancellor of the Platform Party Tamara Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (5:30 p.m.) John Haven, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (9 a.m.) Michael Carney, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Darrell Newton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies Brewer Doran, Dean, College of Business Rodd Freitag, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Linda Young, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Jill Prushiek, Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences Debra Jansen, Associate Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences (9 a.m.) Margaret Cassidy, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (1:30 p.m.) Jean Pratt, Interim Associate Dean, College of Business (5:30 p.m.) Mickey Kolis, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, College of Ed. and Human Sciences (9 a.m.) Vicki Samelson, Department Chair, Associate Professor, College of Ed. and Human Sciences (9 a.m.) Evan Weiher, Commencement Marshal, Chair, University Senate Greetings from the Regent John Behling (9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) UW System Board of Regents Regent Ryan Ring Congratulatory Remarks James C. Schmidt, Chancellor Congratulate your graduate: #UWECGrad Introduction of Alumni Patricia A. Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor Award Recipients See pages 24-27 for bios of the award recipients. Charge To The Class Susan Perry-Lindle, Retired Intelligence Officer, U.S. Pentagon Conferral of John Menard Jr. (1:30 p.m.) Honorary Degree Presentation Of Patricia A. Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor Doctoral Candidates Conferral Of James C. Schmidt, Chancellor Doctoral Degrees Presentation Of Patricia A. Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor Master’s Candidates Conferral Of James C. Schmidt, Chancellor Master’s Degrees Presentation Of Patricia A. Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor Baccalaureate Candidates Conferral Of James C. Schmidt, Chancellor Baccalaureate Degrees ROTC Oath of Office Major Matthew Kelly (5:30 p.m.) Blugold Reflections Angelica Daley, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (9 a.m.) Leslie Peterson, Bachelor of Arts, Communication (1:30 p.m.) Lauren Brettingen, Bachelor of Business Administration (5:30 p.m.) University Alma Mater Led by Megan Ellison, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (9 a.m.) Led by Gabriel Feldt, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (1:30 p.m.) Led by Ian Rucker, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (5:30 p.m.) Please rise and join in singing. Words and music are printed at end of program. Recessional Pomp and Circumstance, No. 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) by Sir Edward Elgar Triumphal March from “Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi You are welcome to move from your seat as soon as the platform party, faculty and graduates have exited the arena. Photographs A professional photograph will be taken of all graduates as they receive their diplomas. In order to reset the arena for the next event, there will be no photo opportunities in Zorn Arena following the ceremony. Reception The chancellor, faculty and members of the graduating class cordially invite all guests to a reception immediately following the ceremony in the Marketplace on the first floor of the W.R. Davies Student Center. Candidates for Degrees Graduation with distinction is being conferred on those graduates who have an outstanding scholastic record. They are identified by gold cords and recognized in the program as follows: *cum laude (grade-point average of at least 3.2), **magna cum laude (GPA of at least 3.5) and ***summa cum laude (GPA of at least 3.8). Graduates receiving departmental honors are identified by the symbol †. The recognition of graduates receiving University Honors is noted under the student’s name. Graduates receiving University Honors are identified by a gold ribbon and medal. Baccalaureate candidates who are members of scholastic honor societies are identified by silver cords. See Page 21 for the key listing UW-Eau Claire’s degree interpretations. College of Nursing and Health Sciences DOCTORAL DEGREES Dawn M. Blindauer Minneapolis, MN Katelyn Elizabeth Fridell-Davis Greenwood, AR Jolleen Mary Nichols Somerset D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse B.S.N., 2005, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.S.N., 2013, The College of Saint Scholastica Practitioner) Advisor: Dr. Lisa Schiller Advisor: Dr. Shelley-Rae Pehler B.S.N., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Madison DNP Project: Caring “Weighs” for the Heart: DNP Project: Adolescent Depression Screening in Primary Care Advisor: Dr. Der-Fa Lu Implementation of a Standardized Weighing Crystal Violet Getchell Eau Claire DNP Project: Improving Providers’ and Nurses’ Knowledge Process for Residents with Heart Failure of Advance Care Planning: An Educational Intervention D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Kathleen Beth Bloechl Merrill B.S.N., 2013, Viterbo University Libbie Lou Nyarangi Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Advisor: Dr. Lisa Schiller D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire DNP Project: Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary B.S.N., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Madison Advisor: Dr. Charlotte Sortedahl Tract Infection Rates by Improving Nursing Staff B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison DNP Project: Development and Evaluation of a Knowledge of the Nurse-Driven Houdini Protocol Advisor: Dr. Debra Hofmann Tool to Assist Hospital Supervisors in the Process of Carla LeAnn Griggs Chippewa Falls DNP Project: Promotion of Using Video Remote Appropriately Placing Patients Admitted to the Hospital Interpreting Services in a Family Practice Clinic D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Amanda Kay Bradley Eau Claire B.S.N., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Breanna Lyn Riesgraf Edgar D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Advisor: Dr. Norah Airth-Kindree D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Practitioner) DNP Project: Enhancement of a Collaborative Care B.S., 2014, College of St. Scholastica B.S.N., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Mental Health Registry on a College Campus Advisor: Dr. Robin Beeman Advisor: Dr. Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher Jodi Lea Hanson Rasmussen Elk Mound DNP Project: Increasing Adherence to DNP Project: Use of Pressure Mapping to Decrease Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Pressure Injuries in Skilled Nursing Facilities B.S.N., 2007, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Judith Neh Shu Forest Lake, MN Debra Lynn Callow Elmwood B.S., 1999, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Advisor: Dr.