Spring 2020 Commencement Spring 2020 Commencement A Message from the President

Dear Graduates: Since 1889, the University of Northern Colorado has welcomed students whose dreams and ambitions led them to pursue higher education in preparation for the vast opportunities that a college degree affords. Even in times of war, pandemic, and economic uncertainty—or perhaps all the more so in these times—those dreams are the spark that ignites our students’ motivation and drive to overcome adversity and persist toward the coveted reward that is theirs to claim: the distinction of having earned a college degree. This past semester threw tremendous obstacles into the path of the graduates of the Class of 2020. Especially during this time, qualities that we have recognized among you for years have shone through with greater intensity. We are all extraordinarily proud of you for making it to this point. We are humbled by the resilience and courage you have shown in these unusual and uncertain times. We are inspired by your persistence and focus as you have pressed ahead toward attaining the goals that brought you to UNC. We appreciate the care you have shown for the wellbeing of your peers, our faculty and staff, and our neighbors in the community. And, we celebrate you as your degrees are conferred in recognition of years of hard work, commitment, and sacrifice. I know it was not always easy. I have heard from some of you about the extraordinary struggles you endured to make it to this point. Whatever your journey entailed and wherever it takes you next, you have earned this moment. You are now graduates of the University of Northern Colorado. As you look back on the time you spent at UNC, I encourage you to reach out to the friends, family members, mentors, and others in your support network who helped you to reach this milestone to share your gratitude. Their love, care, and support were vital to keeping your spark burning these past few years. Your memories of them and what they contributed to your life and education will stay with you for many years to come. I hope you will come back to Greeley to celebrate your accomplishments with us in December—to cross the stage as your name is called in recognition of your graduation in front of friends and family. Until then, I am proud to welcome you into the UNC Alumni network along with more than 134,000 Bears who came before you. Once a Bear, Always a Bear.

Andy Feinstein UNC President

Spring 2020 Commencement 3 UNC History and a Time of Change

The University of Northern Colorado has a long and unique history dating back to the late 1800s. On April 1, 1889, the governor of Colorado signed the bill creating the State Normal School, which was created to train teachers for the state’s public school system. With money raised by Greeley citizens for its first building, the cornerstone was laid on June 13, 1890, and the school opened its doors on October 6 with a staff of four instructors and 96 students, offering teacher certification after completion of a two-year course. The state legislature changed the school’s name to Colorado State Teachers College in 1911. It then began offering four years of undergraduate work and granting the Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1935, the name was changed to Colorado State College of Education to recognize the fully developed graduate program, which was started in 1913. The state legislature approved shortening the name to Colorado State College in 1957; again to recognize the further growth of the university’s programs and offerings. Finally, in 1970, the name was changed to the University of Northern Colorado, which best reflects the comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that carry national recognition in education, business, performing arts, health care and many other distinguished academic disciplines. Among these historic milestones, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 will be recorded as an important moment in the history of the University of Northern Colorado. Due to state and federal public health precautions, the May 8-9, 2020 Commencement ceremonies were postponed and moved to December 2020, marking a distinct change in the manner and delivery of the university’s most celebrated tradition. Yet, the moment could not overshadow the academic accomplishments of the nearly 2,000 individuals who also created a mark on the university’s history. These individuals will forever be remembered for their fortitude and perseverance as graduates of the spring and summer Class of 2020.

4 University of Northern Colorado Academic Regalia

Academic dress originated at Oxford and The specialist colors of the various fields are: Cambridge in the 1300s. As the universities • Light Blue: Educational Leadership passed from ecclesiastical control, brighter • Royal Blue: School Psychology colors distinguished the academic robe from the drab clerical gown. In 1895, an Intercollegiate The following colors represent the various master’s Commission established a uniform code for the degrees: hoods, gowns and caps used today. • White: Letters, Humanities, Arts The most colorful and distinctive element of academic regalia is the hood. It has • Golden Yellow: Science descended from the cowls worn by monks • Salmon: Public Health to ward off cold drafts in buildings and • Pink: Music monasteries. The hood originally had three uses: a head covering, a shoulder cape and a bag • Light Blue: Teaching Education in which alms could be collected. • Drab: Accountancy, Business, Commerce During commencement the faculty’s gown and hood provides color and meaning. The The gown and how it’s worn differ by degree: satin lining inside the hood is the official color • The bachelor’s gown, worn closed, has or colors of their alma mater and the degree sleeves that are square cut at the bottom. that was conferred. Here at the University of • The master’s gown has oblong sleeves that Northern Colorado, blue and gold represent our are arched at the wrist and have a square cut graduates. bottom. The front of the gown is designed to The doctoral colors of the various fields are: be worn open or closed. • Royal Blue: Applied Statistics and Research, • The doctor wears a gown with velvet panels Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education with three horizontal chevrons, indicating and Supervision, Educational Mathematics, the third and highest academic degree. Educational Psychology, Educational A doctoral gown with a fourth chevron is Technology, Higher Education and Student reserved for a President or Chancellor of an Affairs Leadership, Human Rehabilitation, institution. These are stitched on the upper Nursing Education, School Psychology, arm of the full round bell-shaped sleeves. Special Education, Sport and Exercise The cap is a sign of the freedom of Science scholarship, responsibility, and dignity with • Golden Yellow: Biology, Chemistry which scholarship endows the wearer. Old • Light Blue: Educational Leadership, poetry records the cap of scholarship as a Education Studies square symbolizing a book, although other authorities claim that it is a mortar board, the • Pink: Music symbol of the masons, a privileged guild. • Spruce Green: Audiology Other adornments such as cords or stoles • Apricot: Doctor of Nursing Practice represent various academic achievements or honors.

Spring 2020 Commencement 5 Academic Traditions

Procession In all cultures throughout time, processions have been a natural form of public celebration. They have played a prominent part in great festivals across the world. In the past, games were either opened or accompanied by elaborate processions, which later formed an essential part of the celebration. The academic procession and pageantry is a featured part of the commencement ceremony. Commencement is a solemn climax and the recognition of a graduate’s years of study and preparation — a symbolic declaration that all members of the academic community are bound by a common purpose and shared commitment to the ideals of higher education, including the search for meaning, truth and understanding. The procession brings to the platform the Board of Trustees, President, Provost, Vice Presidents, Deans, Honorary Degree recipients, speakers and other university officials.

Mace The mace is a world symbol of tradition and a bond to centuries of academic ritual. In Medieval times, the mace was a hand-to-hand combat weapon, a heavy staff or club made wholly or partly from metal and used for breaking armor. By approximately 1400 C.E., its use became more ceremonial in nature, first as a wooden staff carried by royal messengers and then as an instrument used by academicians in rituals such as commencement and inaugurations. A university mace is used for formal events such as commencement and convocation ceremonies, which are attended by faculty in full academic regalia. The university mace is a symbol of the legal and chartered authority of the university president. When the mace is present, the authority of the university is present. The honor of carrying the mace is reserved for a distinguished faculty member.

6 University of Northern Colorado The University of Northern Colorado mace was handcrafted by Professor William S. Cordiner in a meticulously constructed combination of layered ebony and maple, connected by bronze fittings to an American walnut spiral. “University of Northern Colorado” is etched into a bronze band encircling the head of the mace. The materials used represent the strength and quality needed by an educational institution in a frontier territory.

Medallion The president’s medallion, like the mace, was a gift to the institution from distinguished alumnus Victor Nottingham (B.A.-’52). The solid polished brass medallion is suspended from a heavy brass chain. Display of the UNC medallion at commencement and other official events signifies that the university is in formal session.

Seal The University Seal forms the centerpiece of the ceremonial chain that is worn by the president of the university.

Music The traditional music played at commencement is the processional Pomp and Circumstance written by English composer, Sir Edward William Elgar. He was considered by many to be the first modern English composer to write choral and orchestral music of any significance.

Spring 2020 Commencement 7 Use Your Gifts

Laura Marie Schauer Doctor of Audiology, Degree in Audiology Graduate Student Speaker

Dear UNC Graduates, As we’re graduating with the degrees that we’ve worked so hard for in these uncertain times, I would encourage everyone to consider the challenging or unfair experiences in life and use them in tandem with your schooling to benefit others. For instance, I lost my hearing as a teenager and required several surgeries to help me to hear again through the use of cochlear implants. This time in life was very difficult and I struggled accepting my loss for many years. Along my hearing loss journey, I found that audiology, the very field of healthcare that allowed me to hear again, was something I loved. My personal audiologist demonstrated how much of a difference an audiologist could make in a patient’s life, as she did in my own. As a result, I’m now graduating with my doctorate in audiology with plans to help those who are in similar situations as myself. From my story, I encourage you all to not be embarrassed by your struggles. While life can be so painful sometimes, we’ve all been given unique gifts and passions—use them to rise above and leave your impact on the world.

8 University of Northern Colorado Do the "Heart" Work

Malaika Michel-Fuller Student Trustee, Upper Division Honors and Honors Interdisciplinary Program Bachelor of Arts, English: Liberal Arts Undergraduate Student Speaker

Dear fellow Bears, We move into the world at a turning point in history. Now more than ever, there are plenty of things to dishearten and divide us. However, our class possesses a powerful means to weather the changes to come. We have civility: the common language for communicating respect for one another. We uniquely understand that individual decisions have a resounding impact, and the way we treat one another matters. I know we are well-equipped for whatever comes next. I watched you juggle multiple jobs to support your families and pay your tuition. I saw you studying during late nights, early mornings; on lunch breaks at work and in between classes. And you still found time and motivation to volunteer, study abroad, conduct research, and enrich our campus through clubs and organizations. Please: acknowledge and celebrate what you did as a Bear. You have everything you need within you to take the next step. Whether it’s your patients, customers, athletes, students, employees, cast members, or neighbors, continue to lead with kindness and a willingness to do the “heart” work, because that’s the hardest work of all. Good people bring out the good in people. Be one of them.

Spring 2020 Commencement 9 UNC Graduate School Timeline

1914 1934 The State Teachers College The college confers its first of Colorado confers its first doctorates on three candidates, graduate degrees. all Ph.D.s in Education.

1921 The college’s first residence halls 1907 are completed and named in honor Carter Hall is built. It was of Normal School Trustee and originally home to the university women’s suffragist leader Frances library. Carter Hall has been Belford, national Women’s Club home to the Graduate School pioneer Sara Platt Decker, and since 1997. education, social and political leader Sophia Park Gordon.

1942 During World War II, more than 1920 4,000 men in the Army Air The first Masters of Arts Force Clerical Training School, degrees awarded. an eight-week program for trainees becoming serviceman, are housed on campus.

10 University of Northern Colorado 1983 1942 The Ph.D. program in UNC offers student teaching rehabilitation is ranked credit to Japanese-Americans as one of the top two in who had been relocated from the United States. their homes on the Pacific coast to the Granada Relocation 2002 Center near Lamar, Colorado. Students can now apply to UNC graduate school online.

1955 In June, as a result of climbing enrollment, graduate instruction is turned over to a newly created graduate division.

1994 The university develops online courses.

1973 The university names its $5 million 2013 library and media resource center Graduate school celebrates its the James A. Michener Library, 100 year anniversary. after the well-known alumnus, teacher and author.

Spring 2020 Commencement 11 Graduate CLASS OF 2020

Master's Degrees

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND Wilburn, Melissa BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Winner, Paul August

Applied Statistics and Research Methods Education: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Alrawqi, May Mashhour H. Education Bernander, Paula Nicola Dos Santos, Adriana Paula Guffey, Kara Sue Smail, Erin Haskowitz, Yael Bracha Education: Curriculum Studies Hodges, James Frye, Stephanie Sun, Shuo Heise, Kevin Christopher Welle, Ryan Daniel Hern, Danielle Elizabeth Zhou, Meiling Marconi, Nicholas Clinical Mental Health Counseling McNutt, Scott David Abbas, Jacob Woodrow Pope, Andrea J. Bakalars, Charlie Albert Education: English Education Bellamy, Laura Ann Been, Rosemary Bowling, Jeffrey Vincent Jelinek, Kayley Bussing, Sharon Ann Oquist, JaLynn Carlson, Emily Reetz, Megan Ann Concepcion, Peter Ray Borja Shoemaker-Webster, Kyle Davis, Adam Corey Warner, Erik Lee Dunson, Courtney Janae Escarcega, Jon Paul Educational Leadership Felton, Yamila Fernanda Adviento-Mackey, Jessica Martine Gleichman, Allison Leslie Lornell Anderle, Kevin Hatling, Morgan Leigh Archey, Kathy Ann Hovey, Jayce Bailey, Mallory Rae Kettner, Naomi Saree Noelani Beaudoin, Connor Hughes Lindsley, Tiara Borden, Meredith Paige Lomartire, Kaitlyn Marie Bott, Alycia Marchant, Brooke M. Bufton, Alyson McCoy, Michael Ryan Cassidy, Mike Michael Monroe, Tamara Leta Haddorff, Christopher Jon Schwartz, Jessica Lynn Hanley, Sarah Anne Softas-Nall, Sofia Hilma Haynes, Brittany Janelle Thatcher, Victoria Kathleen Johnson, Todd Garrett Tienvieri, Steven D. Kohler, Daniel Robert Vinyard, Kelsi Renae Langlie, Bethany

12 University of Northern Colorado Li, Huixian Literacy Maxwell, Kali Marie Clark, Ellen Mayes, Brian Paul Damhof, Sarah Musgrave, Nevada Maire Morris, Dawn Christine Osofsky, Joel Thomas Popp, David William Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy Rector, Sara Marie Beneda, Maryn Elizabeth Sagel, Daniel Simon Berglund, Rachel Scheele, Travis Michael Brown, Melissa Smith, Melinda Leigh Cantrell, Caitlin Maree Spendlow, Katie MacKenzie, Emma Trombley, Calvin William Maier, Kathleen Venn, Darcy Dawn Nordstrom, Leighanna Marie Wilkes, Brandon Benjamin Multilingual Education: Teaching English To Wilson, Randy Speakers of Other Languages Winder, Tyler R. Li, Yanzhou Zakavec, Robyn Louise Nowak, Lauren Wolff, Lauren Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration Multilingual Education: World Language Licensure Black, Amanda Lee, Szu Hui Coats, Kaci Marie Su, Junsong Dickson, Jessica Lynn Zhang, Qianwen Edwards, Marisa Farner-Hirsch, Tiffany School Counseling Kramer, Sara Ann Camara, Chukwufumnanya A. Marthaller, Jason Michael Gleichman, Allison Leslie Lornell Saperstein, Sari Luker, Alyssa Paradis, Lilly Ann Educational Psychology Redd, Erin Alisa Antuna, Corrina Leigh Will, Anna Elaine Weller, Drew Knight Williams, Whitney Louise Wolfe, Tana Noel Foundations of Professional Psychology Boris, Anne Hardy Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Reshel, Bailey R. Cooper, Niki A. Deaville, Brittany Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Barros, Richard R. Musick, Stacey Nicole Bussiere, Patrick Opp, Katelyn Rachel Delgado, Vicente James Special Education: Early Childhood Special Kilgore, Craig Dillon Education Krivas, Taylor John Akey, Alisa M. Luna, Natalia Bouwkamp, Kelly McMahon, Margaret Josephine Bowman, JoAnn Pacheco, Danielle Carney, Kayla Marie Pettersen, Kate Downey, Kayla Pimentel Gonzalez, Jessica Nohemi Dreiman Johnson, Christina Swick, Forrest Henry Huang, Zaozao Wooldridge, Jessie M.

Spring 2020 Commencement 13 Jacoby, Diana Chancellor, Allison Renee Manoles, Ruby George Eiseman, Megan Mickey, Laurie Ann Felkey, Kallie Marie Morgan, Dione Nicole Gru, Michelle Newton, Trevor Leresche, Doug Niesent, Holly Medlyn, Samantha Blake Powers, Maureen Minor, Brittney Elizabeth Satterthwaite, Rebecca Ann Monroe, Melissa Jeanne Ulmer, Andrea Jo Robbins, Richard Todd Vasquez, Tanya Shantel Thatcher, Nicole Lynn Winters, Katy M. Wright, Rachel Elizabeth Special Education: Visual Impairment Aziz, Muayad Shaheed Special Education: Generalist Howe, Lorie Ann Adair, Anna Virginia Martin, Jenna Lynae Agripino, Marissa Nichole McKoon, Jessica Alzaedi, Ahlam Faisal H. Walker, Jared Archer, Andrew Egland, John Bernard Teaching American Sign Language Hegarty, David John Feliciano Ruiz, Carlos Emanuel Spring, Amber Lyn-Dallas Haynes, Ryleigh J. Hoffman, Emily Page Teaching American Sign Language: World Hynes, Michele Languages (Grades K-12) Markel, Taylor Jayd Keller, Linda Miller, Krista Sheree Mott, Cindy Teaching Diverse Learners Murry, Tchuen Yi S. Stockfish, Margaret Elise Pedersen, Sharon Lee Technology, Innovation and Pedagogy Zimmerman, Leah Marie Alazwari, Fayez Abbas Special Education: Gifted and Talented Education Almer, Caitlin Odenwald, Cynthia Kreeger, Colt Dewayne Leinweber, Breanna Special Education: Gifted Education Specialist Schwalen, Nathan Charles Endorsement Williams, Christopher Lane Dunford, Margaret Jean Dzikowski, Tina F. Fuller, Heather COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND Kressler, Benjamin SOCIAL SCIENCES McGill, Rachel N. Communication Palmer, Jennifer St George Alicea, Olivia Joy Powers, Angela R. Ellert, Lisa Marie Rios, Alyssa Hatcher, Denzel Malik Taffe, Heather Nicole Johnson, Nick James Special Education: Intervention Specialist: Lander, Micayla Applied Behavior Analysis Meyer, Ali M. Barrows, Kelly Diane Miller, M'lyn Kay Bedu-Annan, Erynn Saada, Hidaya

14 University of Northern Colorado Criminology and Criminal Justice Business Administration: General Business Ayres-Perry, Alivia Appelt, Aaron Lamphere, Nicholas Ryan Fitzgibbons, Coby Tanner Mendoza, Juan Fox, Michael Moore, Rebecca Danielle Mehigh, Tyler Pham, Tiffanie Siliva, Travis Alisi Qualkenbush, Samantha M. Woosley, Alec Cameron Taylor, Erin Business Administration: Healthcare English Administration Faour, Tamara Elaine Cook, Bailey Lynn Lewis, Winsome Lee, Isaac Lopez, Scott Frank Rocha Olivas, Alondra Smith, Jeremy Michael Thomas, Patrick VandeBrake, Jenna Lynn Business Administration: Human Resource History Management Halverson, Candice Borror, Dennis Augusta Malley, Trevor Counts, Jessie Lauren McDaniel, Shaughnessy C. Herrera, Leilani Teuila Hickingbottom, Kayla M. Sociology Graefe, Caitlin Lydia Lundstrom, Megan COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES Sociology: Thesis Bissell, Megan Lee Biological Sciences: Non-thesis Kemp, Philip Christensen, Rebekah Rae Smith, Rebecca Jayne Johnson, Ryan Wilson Jones, Luressie M. Rauluk, Andrew Montgomery MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Biological Sciences: Thesis Balchan, Neil Raj Accounting Dargis, Lori Eileen Boyce, Ian D. Krum, Brian Channell, Allison Marin Murry, Zvi Cherokee Cieminski, Courtney E. Olson, Drew Garner, Chloe Rase, Viva Jeanne Grace, Garyn Anne Tiemann, Zach K. Harben, Jada Walker, Rob Thomas Jackson, Benjamin L. Martin-Wegryn, Marcus E. Biomedical Science Maslyk, Alicia P. Apara, Kulwa Mulberry, Trace K. Barton, Taylor Renee Pierce, Derrick James Blanchette, Matthew Paul Strickland, Adriane Bowie, Zachary Vann, Trey A. Chamberlain, Marlee Waite, Courtney Rose Craft, Sara Fall, Kylee R.

Spring 2020 Commencement 15 Farley, Taylor Marie Mathematics: Liberal Arts Hayes, Taylor Hampton Hurtt, Stephanie Lynn Khan, Shaheer Sparks, Sarah Lynn Manabat, Ajette Flores Marchese, Charlie Robert Mathematics: Teaching Martinez-Lopez, Adriana Beckler, Steve J. O'Loughlin, Kerri Drzymala, Katie Lynn Pichardo, Leticia Stephanie Harding, Cole Joseph Piper, Tanner Ron Knudson, Rachelle Rick, Trevor Krysl, Alex Rose, Lindsey Roesslein, Dana Sinclair, Rayne Elizabeth Secosky, Brenda Sloan, Rochelle Jean Van der Vieren, Daniel Robert Smith, Cailee Lynn Nursing: Advanced Nurse Generalist Smothers, Leanna M. Chau, Than Minh Spurgeon, Kaden Hanh, Nguyen Thi Hong Thomas, Christine Linh, Nguyen Thi Ngoc VanBockern, Kaitlyn My, Ngo Thi Phuong Vi, Nguyen Thi Tuong Chemistry: Research Forster, Jana L. Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Games, Joie Alena Practitioner Balzen, R.J. Chemistry: Research Non Thesis Barrack, Blessed H. Folsom, Josh Aaron Brock, Leighann Marie Dietetics Bryant, Shannan Hunley, Samantha Joy Burton, Sarah Elizabeth Envik, Kari Dietetics with Internship Evans, Leah Ann Alvidrez, Leticia Garcia, Elizabeth Ann Barnhart, Shelley Lea Garth, Melissa Diane Curry, Bailee Nicole Lariviere, Jack M. Hsueh, Esther Eun Lowell, Harrison Schmidt, Kristin Marie Lozen, Michael Earth Sciences Magayisa, Connie Constancia Brown, Haylie Mathern, Melissa Miele, Rocco James Environmental Geosciences Mitchell, Shawn Lanier, Courtney Lee Modzelewski, Amber J. Peroney, Brandi Marie Gerontology Fagan, Donnica Pfouts, Ellie Elizabeth Rallens, Tory Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program: Science Reynolds Calvert, Tani Education Ross, Elizabeth Buehler, Marianne Schmalstich, Kelly Westbrook McInerney, Lindsay M. Snell, Chrystin Nelms, Brianne Thomas, Misty Dawn Varhus, Kjersti Nelle

16 University of Northern Colorado Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Bergh, Alison Alvarado, Traci Michelle Biegner, Alex Nicole Axmann Grabinger, Angela Bolyard, Carly Melissa Babumba-Migadde, Diana Monica Bookout, Sarah Bailey, Diana Lynn Breckinridge, Hannah Elizabeth Barefoot, Sharon Louise Caha, Danielle Bigley, Cassandra Cordovano, Lucia Bray, Colten Matthew Davidson, Aubrey Christiansen, Erin Lee Dearborn, Danielle Davis, Meredith Dolven, Dylan Denton, Marianne Eicher, Chloe Lynn Hijmans, Kyler Rae Fiola, Emily Margaret Kot, Andrea Urie Hehemann, Alyssa Nicole Law, Mikaelyn Hunt, Abbie Lorna Martin, Katie Ann Matranga, Gina Lucy McNamara, Nicola Jane Rice, Shannon Leigh McQuagge, Elle Keenan Rutherford, Emily Newvine, Colleen Saenz, Mackenzie Ann Rennie, Siri Liv Olsen Steckelberg, Alexa Jean Sebesta, Jannene Sneddon Sylvest, Elsa Schmitz Slayman, Eliza Keating To, Sophia Tullis, Megan Ransford Turner, Janette Hadley Wells, Julia Catherine Zink, Jenna Louise White, Carl Everett Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics Wilson, Makayla Linn Boncella, Katie Lynn Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership Ryan, Rachel Alexandra Birdwell, Kevin Sport and Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology Chase, Joel R. Brummett, Christian Dennison, Morgan Burgess, Shawna Hopkins, Katie Daehlin, Kelsey Anne Kuntz, Kati Hill, Dom Francis Liston, Lyndi Michelle Munson, Vicki Meeker, John William Robles, Erick Ney, Abby Weisen, Arianna Lauren Powers, Starla Wright, Briana Marie Romero, Shawna Steele, John Austin Sport and Exercise Science: Social Psychology of Stoody, Cullen M. Sport and Physical Activity Lapidus, Emily Public Health: Community Health Education Reilly, Jenelle Robles, Brianna Kelly Sport and Exercise Science: Rehabilitation Counseling Sport Administration Sandoval, Alex Allen, Diana Speech-Language Pathology Imhof, Kevin Akey, Rachel Johnson, Kendrick J. Bellofatto, Jillian F. McDonald, Brode

Spring 2020 Commencement 17 Pickens, Ryan Douglas Music: Jazz Studies Rap, Kolton Hoisang, Poom Sanchez, Dylan Kitazawa, Hiroki Ulland, Tanner Roben, Jack Kenneth Williams, De'Tuan Maliq Roswick, Amanda Elaine Turner, Elliott Sport Coaching Wiens, Robert Jordan Adkins, Steven Allen Zeric, Danijel Albright, Tyler Boothe, Heather Music: Music Composition Coenenberg, Justin Albert Perez, Justino Eustacio Cortes, Louis Hans Zungu, Nkululeko Nkanyezi Harr, Ryan Patrick Landham, James Robert Music: Music Education Main, Joshua David Bock, Heather Rene Moreno, Eric Peter Brake, Zach Oliver, Graeme Murray Francom, Katy Richardson, Marcus T. Loyer, Sarah Thompson, James Pults, Kristyn Racek, Renee Christine Tian, Siyu COLLEGE OF PERFORMING Weakley, Kaylee Janee AND VISUAL ARTS Music: Music History and Literature Art and Design Bryant, Melonie Dorthiana Brigham, Alex Hayden Felder, Amy Coleman Music: Vocal Performance Wilcox, Alison Renae Capra, Clayton Salvatore Zhen, Crystal Hicok, Kaylah Leigh Jensen, Nathan Dance Education Lueninghoener, Shea Donald Vazquez, Ana Lidoine Ploughman, Hannah Elizabeth Music: Conducting Chen, Weijia Rodriguez, Alberto Alexander

Music: Instrumental Performance Dikeman, Seth Charles Fippinger, Nathan David Goldman, Sean Daniel Li, Boya Mounce, Megan Sarah Paquette, Cale Leland Pelham, Crystal Ruksuriya, Kosin Zhang, Ye

18 University of Northern Colorado Specialist's Degrees

Educational Leadership Educational Leadership and Allen, Tyler Special Education Administration Ballon, Monica Marie Appel, Annalise Bergeron, Anna Keathley Collins, Laura Bollinger, Anne Ferguson, Amanda Diane Bonde, Meghan Gallimore, Erin Nicole Bridge, Adam McFarland, Laurie Lee Brockman, Aimee Minter, Shari Lyn Carballeira, Cora Parks Neely, Caroline Johnson Cerise, Anthony Edward Romel, Marie Cerise, Sidney R. Stachokus, Nick Curlee, Portia MacDonald Sykes, Michael Daly, Brendan William School Psychology Deinert, Sonya Dee Biesemeier, Natasha Marie Garcia, Kymm Elizabeth Gears, Sarah E. Genaro, Michelle Godchaux, Madeleine Jean Groeger, Joann Ka Pae, Rosa Haseloh, Jeremy Paul Parmanand, Suryia Hollis, Audra Rae Stapleton, Darla Joy Kellogg, Jaime Crowe Little, Douglas Peter School Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis Meine, Rebecca Peterson Ahlbrandt, Kait Elizabeth Metivier, Regina Lynn Busto, Geoa Mock-Murphy, Liz Foley, Lindsay Morehouse, Jesse Grosch, Lela Grace Moschetti, Micky Hyde, Kayla Schulte, Amanda Margaret Liles, Krista Faye Temple, Sarah Nicole Newman, Kathleen Trevino, Brandi Ruiz, Maria Guadalupe Waggoner, Tresa L. Schnell, Jessica Lynne Souders, Emma Jane Varner, Evan James

Spring 2020 Commencement 19 Doctoral Degrees

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Applied Statistics and Research Methods Aljobaily, Hend, B.S., M.S. Nonparametric Approach to Multivariate Analysis of Variance (Manova) Using Density-Based Kernel Methods

Skafyan, Maryam, B.A.C.H., M.A.S.T. Multivariate Longitudinal Joint Model of Mean and Dispersion with Incorporation of Outcome Variability as a Predictor

Zaagan, Abdullah Ahmed A., B.S., M.S. Bayesian Approach of Joint Models of Longitudinal Outcomes and Informative Time

Zahed, Mostafa, B.A.S., M.A. An Intensive Longitudinal Functional Linear Models with Multiple Time Scans

Counseling Psychology Guo, Yuge, B.A., B.A.S., M.A. The Relationship Between Adult Attachment, Perceived Social Support and Depression in Chinese College Students with Different Life Experiences

Hall, Deon Marcell, B.A. Military Narratives and Identity Development among Black Post-9/11 Veterans

Martinez, Megan Nichols, B.A. From Invisibility to Belonging: Supports and Challenges of First-Generation College Students who Identify as Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Ohde, Kaitlin N., B.A., M.A. Perceptions of Challenges and Resiliencies of Post 9/11 Combat Veterans' Spouses

Zwetzig, Sarah, B.A. Drunkorexia and Gender Role Conformity

Counselor Education and Supervision Cigrand, Clarissa B., B.S., M.A. Contemplative Pedagogy: A Grounded Theory of the Integration of Contemplative Practices and Perspectives Within Counselor Education

Cormier, Savannah Rose, B.S., M.S. Exploring Counselor Educators' Experiences with Neuroscience-Informed Counseling Pedagogy

Tis, Matthew S., B.A., M.A. The Experience of Affectional and Gender Minority Students at CACREP Accredited Counseling Programs Housed within Conservative Christian Institutions: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

20 University of Northern Colorado Educational Leadership Alhudithi, Ahlam Abdullah, B.A., M.A. Experiences of School Leaders at K-12 International Schools in Saudi Arabia

Alsliman, Abdulmohsen Ibrahim, B.A., M.A. The Roles of Educational Leaders and Other Factors that Contribute to Successful Programs for English Learners

Clay, Matthew Alan, B.S.E., M.S. Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: Student Success on the High Plains of Western Kansas

Fodness, Jennifer Ann, B.A., M.A. Educational Leaders' Role in Sustaining Achievement in Successful, High-Poverty, Title I Elementary Schools: A Case Study on Practices and Actions Leaders Take

Lackey, Angie Katherine, B.A., M.A. How Prepared are Principals to Evaluate Teachers? A Look at Principals' Professional Development and High Stakes Educator Evaluation

O'Toole, Jessica Lyn, B.S., M.A., Ed.S. The Impact of Principal Turnover on Student Achievement and School Climate

Phillips, JB Robert Charles, B.A., B.A., M.Ed. Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in Rural Colorado Schools: A Quantitative Study of the Impacts of Impetuses and Challenges

Young, Brian, B.S., M.A. Does Socioeconomics Status Influence Students’ Postsecondary Expectations?

Educational Psychology Luce, Courtney Rae, B.A., M.A. If you Build it Will They Come?: An Autoethnographic Look at Opening a School and Year One

Educational Studies Bretl, Emily Christine, B.S., M.S. Shifting Sands: The Art of Ecological Place-Based Education

Chalfin, Greg Max, B.A., M.A. Caring About More Than Grades and Test Scores: The Work of Reputationally Caring Teachers

Olson, Insoon H., B.S., M.Ed. The Impact of Teacher Beliefs on Relationship-Building in a High School Advisory Program

Person, Melody J., B.A., M.A. The Connection Between Professional Development and Teacher Growth

Riney, Danielle Ann, B.A., M.A. Socio-Emotional and Socio-Cultural Perceptions of Young Women and their Interests in STEM

Schnell, Allison Marie, B.A., M.A. The Influence of Care: An Exploration of Student and Teacher Experiences

Spring 2020 Commencement 21 Speckien, Mark A., B.S., M.S. Student and Teacher Perceptions of College Readiness in Myanmar: A Mixed Methods Approach

Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Berg, Kristy, B.S., M.S.E. Reasons for Choosing a Study Abroad Destination: A U.S. Student Perspective

Datteri-Saboski, Erin Michelle, B.A., M.S.E. Growth Mindset for Incoming College Students

Giberson, Paul Eric, B.A., M.S. Community College Advisors' Understanding and Uses of Colorado Statewide Transfer Articulation Policy

Lail, Drew Jacob, B.S., M.Ed. Scandals in College Athletics: If it Can Happen Here, Can't it Happen Everywhere? A Case Study Exploring the Impact of a College Basketball Scandal on the Enrollment Management/Admissions Process of a University

McCartin, Lyda Fontes, B.A., M.A., M.A.L.S. Patterns and Perceptions of Academic Librarian Deference Behavior: A Mixed Methods Study

Ricke, Matthew Lawrence Peterson, B.A., M.S. Did You Take Care of Everybody? Insights on Crisis Management from Senior Student Affairs Professionals

Sepulveda, Alicia, B.S., M.S. Coaching College Students to Thrive: A Narrative Study Exploring Coaching Practices in Higher Education

School Psychology Gagliano, Stacey, B.A., M.A. Protective Factors for Secondary Traumatic Stress in Residential Treatment Staff

Kriescher, Stephanie L., B.A. The Effects of Fidgets on Attention and Learning of College Students

Luallin, Stephanie Susanne, B.A., M.A. Predictors of Standardized Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition Across Treatment Settings

Olton-Weber, Sophia Rebecca, B.A., M.A. Academic Standing and Psychological Well-Being of Elementary Students: An Analysis

Schneider, Maryia M., B.A., M.A. Current Trends in Marijuana Methods of Ingestion and Associated Problems Among Young Adult Marijuana Users

School Psychology; Applied Behavior Analysis Singleton, Kayla Jo, B.S., Ed.S. Exploring the Prevalence of Suboptimal Effort Among Children and Adolescents on Psychoeducational Evaluations

22 University of Northern Colorado Special Education Alsarawi, Aeshah Abdullah, B.A., M.A. Perceptions Regarding the Effectiveness of Co-teaching to Support Students with Learning Disabilities in Secondary Inclusive Classrooms: Case Study

Loftin, Kara Alison, B.M., M.B.A. Assessing Students with Emotional Disturbance: Rater Variance Using Generalizability Theory

Millen, Kaitlyn, B.A., M.Ed. Exploring Self-Determination in Youth and Young Adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Mohammed, Amra Abdulrahman, B.A., M.A. The Effects of Disability Labeling on Teachers' Referrals of Twice-Exceptional Children to Gifted Programs in Saudi Arabia

Movahedazarhouligh, Sara, B.S., M.S. An Examination of Current Leadership Practices in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education: A Mixed Methods Study

Osborne, Elizabeth Elaine, B.S., M.S. Parent Perspectives of Their Role in the Transition Planning Process of Their Children with Significant Support Needs

Rasmussen, Sandra Helena, B.A., M.A. Characteristics and Motivation of Spanish-Speaking Latinx Families of Children With Disabilities Engaged in a Family Support Group

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Audiology Hubachek, Mckinzee Lauren, B.S. Writing to the Middle: The Effects of Undergraduate Writing Curriculum on the Confidence of Audiology Graduate Student Writers

Schauer, Laura Marie, B.S. Comparing Perceptions Regarding Accommodation Strategies Used Between Adults with Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners

Steffen, Katherine, B.A. Effects of Written Instructions on Field Real Ear Attenuation at Threshold Measurements

White, Carla M., B.A. Audiologists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Hearing Loss

Zakrzewski, Elizabeth A., B.S. The Effects of Caffeine on Video Head Impulse Test Results

Spring 2020 Commencement 23 Biological Education Heim, Ashley Barbara, B.S., M.A. Understanding Learner-Centeredness and Student Engagement in Undergraduate Biology Education

Sherman, Tyler, B.S. Comparative Host Response and Gene Regulation in Deer Mice and Syrian Golden Hamsters During Acute Infection with Modoc Flavivirus

Chemical Education Kemats, Kyle Glen, B.S., M.S. Flow State Experiences in Second Semester General Chemistry

Nedungadi, Sachin, B.S., M.S. Development and Assessment of an Inventory on Concepts Important for Developing Proficiency in Organic Reaction

Educational Mathematics Zakotnik-Gutierrez, Jennifer Ruth, B.A., M.S. The Implications of Developmental Mathematics Reform at an Urban Community College

Nursing Leeper, Robert Stanley, B.S., M.S.N. Implementation of ACC/AHA Cardiac Assessment Guidelines for Patients Having Non-Cardiac Surgery

Mudey, Yonis, B.S., M.S. Can Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Fill California's Provider Gap? Integration of Telepsychiatry in the Medical/Surgical Units at Sutter Delta Medical Center

Torman, Chris, B.S., M.N. Anesthesia Preoperative Inclusion Criteria for Total Knee Replacement in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Martinez, Darci J., B.S., B.S.N. Suicide Awareness and Prevention: A Quality Improvement Plan for Suicide Prevention Training in Healthcare Organizations

Nursing Education Fitzwater, Julie Susanne, B.A., B.S.N., M.N. Using Simulation to Develop Clinical Nurse Educators' Teaching Competencies

Frost, Cassandra Jean, B.S., M.S. The Effects of Resilience on Student Academic Success in Baccalaureate Nursing

Hood, Tiffany Lee, B.S., M.S. Support for Student Nurses who Witness Critical Events in the Clinical Setting: A Phenomenological Inquiry

James, Nadja, B.S., M.S. Effects of English Proficiency on Nursing Student Empowerment and Intent to Leave the Program

24 University of Northern Colorado Leahy, Nancy Brooks, B.S.N., M.S. The Relationship of Critical Thinking Disposition and Nursing Student Attrition in the Community College Setting

Murphy, Michael G., B.S. Implicit and Explicit Sexual Attitude Among US Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Nation, John Arthur, B.A., M.S.N. Nursing Student Experience and Safety Awareness Using 360-Degree Immersive Video Simulation

Peters, Rita, B.S.N., M.S. Transitions: The Lived Experience of the Bachelor of Science Nursing Student

Tice, Maria M., B.A., M.A. Comparing Student Nurse Experiences with Developing Psychiatric Mental Health Competencies in Hospital and Nursing Home Environments: A Mixed Methods Study

Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics Robey, Nathan, B.S., M.S. Influence of Visual Disrupting Glasses on Postural Stability Tasks after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Sport and Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology Garritson, Jacob, B.S., M.S. Effects of Exercise Training on Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell-Related Tumor Progression and Metastasis

Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration Hazzaa, Rammi, B.A., M.S. The Psychological Foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility in Recreational Sport Organizations: An Investigation of Employee Functioning

Martyn, Jay, B.S., M.S. An Exploratory Investigation of the Interinstitutional Logics System and NCAA Embedded Agents

Ouyang, Lei, B.S., M.S. An Empiracal Study of the Determinants of Consumer Price Sensitivity for the Health and Fitness Club Industry

Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Pedagogy Cox, Dannon, B.A., M.A. Implementing Digital Media as a Pedagogical Tool in University Physical Activity Courses

Spring 2020 Commencement 25 COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

Music: Jazz Studies Lewis, Seth Britton, B.A., M.M. We Not Me: The Musical Life of Bob Cranshaw

McLean, Jenna, B.M., M.M. A Study in Effective Teaching Methods of Jazz Voice Technique in Higher Education

Weis, Gregory John, B.M., M.M. Linear Concepts: The Life and Music of Bill Holman

Williams, Shawn Edward, B.M., M.A. Three in One: The Style, Structure and Sound of Thad Jones as a Jazz Trumpeter

Music: Music Education Chatwood, Yolanda Marie, B.M., M.M. A Comparison of Different Reflective Modalities of Pre-Service Music Education Student Teachers

Music: Music Performance Berman, Nathaniel Clement, B.M., M.A. Transcribing Kuhlau for the Saxophone: A Stylistic Bridge

Buer, Karin, B.M., M.M. Public Works, Private Meanings: An Intertextual Analysis of the Schumann Variations of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms

Long, Courtney Elizabeth, B.M., M.M. Agency and Parallelism in Three Saxophone Works by Dorothy Chang: A Performative Analysis

McCarthy, Ben Matthew, B.A., M.A. An Expansion of Piccolo Trumpet Solo Repertoire: Transcriptions from the Romantic Era

Pierson, Jesse Michael, B.M., M.M. A Compendium of Graded Piano Repertoire to Support Undergraduate Music Theory and Secondary Piano Sequences

26 University of Northern Colorado A VIEW OF UNC

Spring 2020 Commencement 27 28 University of Northern Colorado Spring 2020 Commencement 29 30 University of Northern Colorado Spring 2020 Commencement 31 UNC Undergraduate Timeline

1926 1952 Construction begins The Pride of the Rockies Marching 1889 on Gunter Hall. Colorado Governor Job A. Cooper Band gains prominence under the signs Senate Bill 104 to create the direction of music faculty member State Normal School, which would Wayman Walker. Today, 165 students eventually become UNC. are members of the marching band.

1935 The State Teachers College of Colorado becomes 1956 Colorado State College of Colorado State College 1903 Education in Greeley. of Education President The institution regularly William Ross acquires plays teams from other the 168-acre Petrikin schools in tennis, football and farm for the college, basketball. Women’s physical more than doubling the education focuses on fencing, size of the campus. marching, gymnastics and basketball.

1925 The College adopts the bear as its mascot, inspired by the brown 1891 bear atop “Totem Teddy,” the The Colorado State Normal totem pole sent to campus by an 1957 School’s first graduating class alumnus in 1914. The totem pole The Colorado State College of 12 students. was repatriated to the Tlingit of Education at Greeley people in Alaska in 2003. becomes Colorado State College.

32 University of Northern Colorado 1983 The Black Cultural Center 1970 opened on February 1st, 1983, Colorado State College in conjunction with Black 2014 2019 becomes the University History Awareness Month. UNC celebrates its Rowing Not of Northern Colorado. The Center was subsequently 125 year anniversary. Drifting: Strategic named the Marcus Garvey Vision 2030 Plan Cultural Center. unveiled.

2016 UNC breaks ground on the new Campus Commons. 1985 The Hispanic Cultural Center first opened its doors on September 3, 1985. Its name was later changed to the César Chávez Cultural Center, in honor of the civil rights leader.

1966 Greeley leader Judy Farr 2019 brings together supporters Campus Commons opens. of the college to establish the Colorado State College Foundation, which will become the UNC Foundation.

1996 UNC wins back-to-back national Division II football championships in 1996 and 1997.

Spring 2020 Commencement 33 Undergraduate CLASS OF 2020

Bachelor's Degrees

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND Freehling, Jessica BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Matthews, Meghan Frances Montante, Marie A. American Sign Language English Interpretation: Nichols, Lea K.* Community Interpreting Odd, Kadia Day** Hinman, Jeremy Douglas Retka, Brogan Olivia* Richards, Parker Thomas Ryan, Hannah Lynne*** Snider, Timothy Wayne* Wheeler, Alyssa Mae* Early Childhood: Teacher Education, Licensure Early Childhood Education American Sign Language English Interpretation: Baldwin, Nicole*** Educational Interpreting Crites, Kirstin Michelle Apodaca, Laurel** Ferguson, Marisa*** Borneman, Skylar Marie Garcia, Natalie Dea* Harvey, Tiffanie** Giancaterino, Angel B. Hollinshead, Gabriella Rose*** Herget, Rebekah M.*** Holloway, Timberly Hope*** Jaime Villanueva, Manuela Candelaria*** Porter, Kellie*** Linnebur, Adrianna Marie Prouty, Amber Lynn Lobato, Sara Ellen Ramirez, Denise Mc Donald, Abby Reinhardt, Brandy J. Nelson, Abigail Claire Thomas-Barker, Sharnett Urrutia, Elena I.* Early Childhood: Liberal Arts Worman, Mariah Noelle** Fader-Meade, Taylor Rae Elementary Education: Liberal Arts Golgoon, Laila Rose*** Driskell, Victoria Rochelle Hopkins, Meghan Lester, Michaela Ariane Kindler, Elizabeth* Tapparo, Jacie Ann Kochevar, Maria Katherine Orozco, Arabella Elementary Education: Teacher Licensure, Sheets, Eve Josephine Elementary Education Endorsement Shumway, Cheyenne Brandt, Mollie Lee Calvert, Grace Jordan Early Childhood: Teacher Education, Early Childhood Cook, Lillian*** Licensure Dalton, Morgane Kathleen Barker, Morgan Claire*** Giron, Maria Elena* Barson, Alyssa B. Goodrich, Hector Alexis Bodnar, Jessica Marie Holsinger, Claire Marie*** Bostwick, Emma T. Howell, Abigail Anderson** Fox, Chloe Elizabeth Hulet, Sarah A.

34 University of Northern Colorado LeClaire, Stephanie M.*** Kiepke, Lillian L. Magallanes, Veronica Kneip, Elizabeth D.*** Markgraf, Mackenzie Laidman, Kaitlyn Marie*** Miller, Abigail Hastings Leicester, Laurel A.*** Mohler, Adrienne LeAnn Maierhofer, Elizabeth Claire*** Novotak, Sydney K.P. Martinez, Samantha Ann** Owen, Faith Alexandra Martire, Emily Elizabeth Pasillas, Jacqueline McAfee, Taylor B.** Peters, Sara*** McCarty, Sarah E. Richards, Stephanie Renee Mestnik, Samantha G. Roberts, Aimee N.** Mitchell, Andrea Elizabeth*** Samson, Kelsie Marie** Moen, Reily Nicole*** Simpson, Delaney Rose Molsen, Olivia Nikole** Snyder, Kristin** Moore, Madison Renee Trujillo, Skyler Elizabeth** Padilla, Alysia Nicole** Williams, Jessica Marie*** Padilla, Jenea R. Phelps, Kyla Nichole*** Elementary Education: Teacher Licensure, Rickart, Lucy Kristine*** Elementary Licensure Schuller, Rachel E. Alexander, Hannah Grace*** Shedd, Kaitlyn Brooke* Arnold, Alena Rachael Shogren, Madeline Lee Baldwin, Veronica L. Snell, Megan M.*** Blomberg, Emily Krystina*** Swift, Jenisis Brockhagen, Alexandra Louise*** Thomas, Tori Ann* Burmeister, Barbara Jean Unger, Jenna Michelle Cochran, Allison Visser, Jensen Nicole Cordova, Makalla Michelle Wagner, Caitlin Nicole*** Coukos, Cassandra Elene Walker, Joshua M.* Derrera, Jaycie R. Wells, Hannah Elizabeth Eaddy, Kiara Siobhan* Wilmore, Alicia Renae** Ernst, Myranda Nicole Woods, Jenna* Faulkner, Emily Marie Flores, Alondra*** Interdisciplinary Studies: Education and Biology Freemyer, Krissy Gao, Xiaoran Geist, Kyla J.*** Gilmour, Abbie N.*** Interdisciplinary Studies: Education and Geography Gomez, Stephanie L.*** Lyu, Zhaoqi*** Gonzales, Lauren Mikayla Wang, Manjun*** Gurrola Perez, Leslie * Interdisciplinary Studies: Education and History Henrich, Jennifer Lee*** Wu, Sihan Herbers, Madison Nadine** Hernandez, Maria Elena Interdisciplinary Studies: Education and TESL Hervey, Mackenzie R. Zong, Zishan Hoff, Lauren Psychology Hoover, Emily Scout** Acevedo, Oscar Horn, Kali L.*** Amaro Martinez, Ashley Jock, Kayla Rae*** Avila, Masae Kwani

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 35 § President’s Leadership Program ‡ Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Barela, Riley ‡ Kupferer, Gwyneth Bronwyn Bates, Ashley Leiby, Katherine Rose Bevans, Clarissa LeRoy, Cole Hunter-Carrington Bradford, Serena Elaine Long, Alejandra ‡ Brothe, Neveon Lee Lowell, Katelyn Ashley Brown, Ashton Claire Lozoya, Naomi G. Brownlee, Chase Preston* Lucero, Susan Nancy Bucki, Samantha Luis-Guzman, Estrellita Carlino, Alisha C. Mackley, Mercaedes C. Colbray, Marco Antonio Maday, Margaret Copelin, Jaucqueline Elizabeth Malone, Anna Marie** Danenhauer, Lucille Carolyne** Manlove, DeAnte Dang, Kayla Anh Thu Mann, Allison Leigh Davis, Ko'i'ula Koiula Martindale, Morgan Marie Day, Mary Renate Massengale, Brianne Deaver, Jeweliane Nicole Mbayo, Sandra Dinwiddie, Katlyn Michelle McVicker, Sydney*‡ Dunn-Morris, McKenzie Miller, Mikayla D. Dykstra, Jacob Gray Montgomery, Caitlin Elizabeth Edelen, Savannah L.* Moreau, Alina Eguiluz, Daniel Moreno, Lauren A. Erpenbeck, Kaitlin R.***‡ Morris, Monica Louise Estrada Campos, Angelica*** Movizzo, Charlotte Katherine Coffland*** Evans, Nicole Mueller, Sydney Lee Ezeli, Chuk-Davis Mullins, Jamie Lynn Faville, Aubrie N. Myers, Lila Feliz-Hamilton, Shannon Mysliwiec, Kaci Jo** Flores, Arylena Rosita Nerey, Celeste Yasmin Flores, Josiah Michael Niebch, Kathryn Reagan ‡ Flynn, Kerigan M. ‡ O'Berry, Jaime Alyssa Furgeson, Brennen Anthony Padilla, Crystal Renee Ganger, Luke Ryan** Palacios, Teresa C. Garcia, Arianna Maikalani Palmer Lindberg, Imani Nicole Goering, Eric Benjamin Parshall, Sarah Elizabeth** Gray-Sawyer, Laneisha Parsons, Abigail Watson*** Grice, Emma Kate Patch, Haylee Sarae*** Heinz, Jason Michael Pettit, Mackenzie Lee Henderson, Jake S.*** Pranke, Aizlyn Rose Heronema, Kaili M.*** Pugh, Chanelle Nicole Hisaki, Marisa Rapp, Raven Renee Hyland, Nicholas*** Remington, Isaiah Jose** Ingram, Kara Lynn Renaud, Taylor J. Jenkins, Jordan B.*** Ribble, Lauren N.** Jensen, Ava Renee*** Richardson, Peyton Marie Jokel, Taryn Nicole Rivera, Joselyn Kinimaka, Chenoa K. Rizo, Sylvia Giselle Knepell, Megan B. Robinson, Gabriel Alessandro Garcia

36 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Rowinski, Emma Grace Special Education: K-12 Special Education Rowlett, Mackenzie Anne Teaching Emphasis, Licensure: Special Education Salgado, Gabriela Generalist Santibanez, Ana Elizabet Brophy, Brittany* Schneider, Audrey Marie Madden, Jennie Grace Schwartz, Sydney Jordan Thomas, Cara Ann* Sherif, Neema Hussein Special Education: Liberal Arts Soria, Jacqueline Guadalupe Jones, Hayley J. Strange, Jacqueline Mae Stratman, Ashley Suzanne Taylor, Antoine Bishop COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND Army ROTC Commissionee SOCIAL SCIENCES Toma, Gabriela Torrez, Xavier J. Africana Studies Trojovsky, Milan T. Kibozi, Martha H. Tutavac-Weinreich, Natasha Anthropology Twigg, Abrianna* Ananea, Danielle Cherise Usher, Tatiana F. Galvez-Rea, Nayelly Yamileth* Velasco, Jasmin Alejandra Jimenez Castro, Stephania*** Vieyra, Lilia Gabriela Maragliano, Madison Doreena Villarreal Conchas, Ulises Maya, Eduardo* Watts, Sara Molz, Courtney Renee Weeks, Rachel Deline Rouzan, MaKayla Raymonia Wells, Aubrey M. Sweidan, Ruqyah Imad*** Williams, Sara Nicole Yenter, Kyra Jamasen ‡ Anthropology: Interdisciplinary Atkins, Marchelle U. Special Education: Early Childhood Special Green, Kiana E. Education, Early Childhood Special Education Henselman, Natalia Jane Licensure Olson, Randi Dianne Collins, Kestrel E. Getz, April Dawn*** Asian Studies: Liberal Arts Chavez, Kathia Special Education: K-12 Teaching, K-12 Licensure Li, Katherine Anna Apodaca, Alexis Alexandria Nieft, Katie Sue Duren, Kylee Nicole Rodriguez, Bianca Eisman, Emily Madeline*** Simon, Mariah Nicole Gonzalez, Gabriella Sharlynn*** Gray, Cassidy M.*** Communication Studies Jackson, Erin K. Akolade, Aishat Abeke Kirkutis, Christina Marie Alcaraz, Emmanuel Guadalupe Powell, Allie Brooke* Allen, Zoe Drieanne Quick, Kelsey A. Banks, Stephen Rodriguez Bejarano, Luisa Fernanda*** Barnes, Katie Ann Seamans, Dylan M. Bergdahl, Austin Michael Sturm, Stephanie Nicole* Berndt, Lisa May** Tracy, Ashley Brooke*** Billheimer, Lia Shea Walters, Ashley Paige** Bowe, Luke M.

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 37 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Bowers, Dylan Campbell Communication Studies: Bugarin, Adrian N. Human Communication Burk, Rena Cale, Kimberly Lynette Burns, Katrina Nicole Jaeger, Paige T. Case, Megan Chhabra, Sarina*** Criminal Justice Aldridge, Skylar G. Claflin, Courtney Renee Bernal-Rivera, Luis A. Davis-McDougal, Malcolm R. Camacho, Ivan Manuel Douglas, Daveon Ferman, Mercedes G. Dreiling, Xavier A. Hurd, Dylan Campbell Dunbaugh, Alyssa Nicole***‡ Lopez, Carlos A. Finn, Kaitlin K. Moreno, Lauren A. Fisher, Meagan Elizabeth* Sepeda, Mercedes Lorraine Franceschini, Jayson Francesco Tshite, Mashinda Freeman, Joanna G. Gaiter, Matthew Gibson*** Criminology & Criminal Justice Hinrichs, Lauren Ashworth, Jennifer Nicole* Jackson, Selena Louise Baker, Makayla Dawn Jobman, Zackary M. Banuelos, Lucero Jordahl, Macy Lee** Barela, Riley ‡ Kuyper, Drake Avery** Barleen, Justin Michael Lewis, Derek Gerard Barrera, Jazmin Martinez De Escobar, Christopher Batista-Majalca, Michelle McDonald, Emily Carol*** Bauer, McKayla Marie Mora, Raffaella Roberta Bojkovic, Ema Morgan, Benjamin Louis Carbajal, Yadira Selene Mott, Keaton Jay Carney, Nicole Elizabeth Olson, Kade Reid Carrillo, Jose Francisco Patten, Haley Ann Cervantes, Olivia N. Prinster, Ryan Eugene Corley, Kutter T. Quist, Saeda Avrey Culbert, Cassie Nicole Rice, Ryann Leigh Daire, Courtney Lyn Rojas Jr., Adam Jacob Esparza, Victor Shugrue, Andrew Kang Foust, Jacob Ross Skipworth, Abigail J. Franceschini, Jayson Francesco Sklar, Nina R. ‡ Fritz, Ellie Nicole Snapp, Sheridan Huelle Fuselier, Jordan Tyler** Streeter, Brytnee Adrianna* Garcia, Shania Emily Tena Vazquez, Miriam Guadalupe Garcia-Perez, Rogelio Trujillo, Rachel Joy Gomez, Odalys Vargas, Maribel Grice, Emma Kate Vaughn, Derrick Edward Kanger, Kirsten Lynn Viera, Michael Anthony Leiby, Katherine Rose Wilson, McKenzie Rae Lloyd, Casey Mae Wood, Garrett Loma, Alexis Zuppas, Lindiwe Maragliano, Madison Doreena Maslin, David William

38 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Mayne, Hannah Marianna Boal, Dillon J. Miller, Sean Michael Broome, Jessica Anne Nelson, Connor D. Cannon, Sean Patrick Noble, Samantha R. Chacon, Bryan Olin, Nathan W.*‡ Davis, William Michael Palmer Lindberg, Imani Nicole Drake, Kaden J. Parker, Madisen K. Gilliland, Brent Parshall, Sarah Elizabeth** Gonzales, Truman James Parsons, Abigail Watson*** Green, Seth Michael Pershing, Bradley Greene, Joshua Taylor Pettit, Mackenzie Lee Hall, Albert Philip Ramirez, Zaylene Kioni** Luden, Kaden Raymond, Jake Matthew Marquez, Alexis Serenity Reed, Sabrina Lynne Pease, Kyle Matthew Reemts, Sean Robert Porter, Ashton Lee Renteria, Caleb Adam Thompson, George Campbell Martin Rodriguez, Adriana Topete, Brandon Ruiz Graciano, Cintia Trujillo, Patrick Leland Russell-Coprich, Naya Sanai Williams, Christian Knudson Sambrano, Maverick Williams, Malik Tyree Sanchez Mauricio, Isaac Sheehy, Brianna K.** Economics: Environmental Policy Jones, Taylor R. Silva Castillo, Yonathan Sisneros, Anthony James Economics: International Economic Policy Smith, Chloe Jeanne Banegil Arroyo, Adolfo** Smith, William Nicolas Mott, Troy Devin Spratte, Kaitlynn Kay Porter, Ashton Lee Strychalski, Madison Allyn Jiang Sweidan, Ibrahim Imad Economics: Liberal Arts Teklemichael, Ramee Yohanes Cochran, Alivia*** Thompson, Jennifer Ashley Economics: Public Policy Thompson, Latrail Jowan Gutierrez, Tania Army ROTC Commissionee Mysliwiec, Kaci Jo** Torres III, Jorge Uyetake, Taylor Jade English: Liberal Arts Van Horn, Kylie Benham, Zoey Elizabeth* Vanderwerff, Chris Alan* Broome, Jessica Anne Villanueva, Ashley M. Campbell, Madeline G. Villarreal Conchas, Ulises Caro, Keyauna M. Webb, Cameron Chandler, Jared Wells, Aubrey M. Charlton, Heather Dawn Wells, Samantha Allison Edwards, Danielle Helen* Gee, William Abraham Economics: Business Economics Gonzalez, Julianne Rose* Amdeyesus, Dawit Abereha Hayes, Ethan Ward West Amundson, Bailey Huber, Austin Stephen Aoga, Abdella Jeude, Katrina Denae** Banegil Arroyo, Adolfo** Jones, Ashley Robyn ‡

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 39 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Kieckow, Trent Jerry Swain, Danielle Nicole Kinch, Kristie**‡ Witchard, Tiffany Limb, Miranda Little, Matthew Geography: Geographic Information Science Army ROTC Commissionee Chenore, Michael J. Livo, Andrea K. Eaton, Phillip Michael* Macy, Austin Abbas Frederick, Joseph McClinon, Jordyn N. Haas, Stephen James* McGuire, Colin Illenberger, Henry Paul Michel-Fuller, Malaika Sustene**‡ Mason-Warren, Amman Michael Molson, Logan Wayne Ramos Jr., Michael Carl Newton, Cayle Anthony*** Shroyer, Austin Tyler Newton, Cooper Thomas*** Geography: Global and Area Studies Reagan, Keelie Nicole Nelson, Jaxon Aderic** Solt, Elijah*** Stanton, Gabrielle*** Stugart, Danielle R. Timm, Brenna Faith History: Liberal Arts Trujillo, Patrick Leland Cowher, Matthew Tyler Walton, Brianna Kay Cox, Rachel Renee Wiggins, Joshua Caleb**‡ Farneth, Alex William Zangari, Taylor Ashley Henselman, Natalia Jane Holland, Brittany N. English: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Licensure Leal, Dylann Esperanza*** Corwin, Katherine S. Miller, Robin Zane Crutchfield, Sydney Elizabeth* Moss, Michael Robert Page, Amanda Rosemary*** Neave, Zachary S. Race, Sofia*** Nelson, Keeley Lauren Ward, Kaila Marie*** Parnell, Kelsey Lee Peterson, Maddie Jorie Environmental and Sustainability Studies Balderas, Gustavo N. Quist, Saeda Avrey Dillinger, Katherine Michelle Stugart, Danielle R. Haas, Stephen James* Trujillo, Nicholas Alberto James, Travis Brendan Wilhelm, Breana Arielle Jardine, Sarah R. History: Secondary Teaching, Licensure Social McDougall, Cheyenne Marie Studies (Grades 7-12) Miller, Tyler Robert Nigro, Cameron David** Molson, Logan Wayne Williams, Sara Jackquelin* Richards, Logan Thomas Sunblade, Christian Wolfe ‡ History: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Licensure Army ROTC Commissionee Abbott, Ilyssa J. Touchton, Connor David Bruggeman-Green, Andrew Michael** West, Nicholas James Carrasco, Paul Phillip Fink, Luisa Ann*** Foreign Language: French Liberal Arts Garver-Koch, Mikayla Mae Batteiger, Desiree Mae ‡ Lorenz, Mariah Joan* Engstrom, Cheyenne Lovisa McBride, Jameson E. Kasten, Olivia Grace***‡ Ray-Isner, Sam Nicholas

40 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Runnells, Michaela M. Libby, Taylor Anne Tabrum, Patrick William Ortega, Jennifer N.*** Tomei, Sarah E. Smith, Alecia M. White, Aubrey H.*** Utley, Sophia Danielle White, Victoria R. Wike, Max Andrew Zahorik, Nicole Danielle International Affairs: Area Studies Arroyo, Cecilia Mexican American Studies: Liberal Arts Chavez, Kathia Almanza, Karyme Clifford, Jack Ryan Amaro Martinez, Ashley Cowher, Matthew Tyler Bueno, Gianna Victoria Dunbaugh, Alyssa Nicole***‡ Sandoval-Gutierrez, Jasmine Lizeth Goodloe, Damara Joyce Kasten, Olivia Grace***‡ Mexican American Studies: Secondary Teaching Emphasis Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12) Mueller, Ben* Contreras, Emely Odalys Randolph, Jane Lin Chenging Tesfaselassie, Makida Gebrewold Philosophy Yehdego, Elsa T. Evans, Nathan Jeffrey Moreau, Alina International Affairs: International Rubio, Jorge Luis*‡ Political Economy Banegil Arroyo, Adolfo** Philosophy: Ethics and Public Policy Bellos, Lola Cecile Henderson, Jake S.*** Villavicencio, Miranda ‡ Hull, Kent Jensen, Ava Renee*** Journalism: News and Multimedia Journalism Political Science Berndt, Lisa May** Brown, William Dean Burns, Madison Nicole Burden, Marshall Douglas Caro, Keyauna M. Cowher, Matthew Tyler Cuevas, Ajia Enlow, Cassidy Jackson, Wilhelmina M. Harris, Tori Lyn Jenkins, Matthew R. Herson, Holly Anne McKenzie, Morgan Rose* Johnston, Malay Marie McKibben, Holly J.** Kramer, Dawson Miles O'Donnell, Katie Morgan Lown, Mark David Pirayesh, Erick McBride, Maggie Kathryn Shugrue, Andrew Kang O'Donnell, Katie Morgan Shumate, Ben Paul Olin, Nathan W.*‡ Warner, Jonathan S. Prince, Sheridan Nicole Sandoval-Gutierrez, Jasmine Lizeth Journalism: Strategic Communications Baity, Jessica Therese Wilson, Matthew J. Campbell, Bailee Auna Sociology Fenwick I, Hunter Phillip Brown, La'Asianee B. Fisher, Meagan Elizabeth* Brown-Smith, Torrence Gene Hampton, Sarah Marie Castro, Andrea Valeria Jordahl, Macy Lee** Davis, Jahn Lawson, Kaela Danielle Franklin, Alyssa*

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 41 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Goldstedt, Amber Liu, Yu Grigg, Elijah JuJuan Martinez, Erick Guzman, Kimberly Monington, Luke Howard** Hedges, Anna Nakakura, Corey Andrew Hicks, Macayla Daye Shan, Qingqing Hocog, Austin Kyle Sorensen, Kristine Renee*** Jones, Tabitha** Spittler, Kennedy Claire Lyons, Faith E.*** Tiefel, Kaitlyn Rose* Miller, Elizabeth Lynn Tricarico, John Michael** Nava Ortiz, Alicia Trujillo, Nick Adam* Noland, Emma Villegas, Samantha Pujols, Kiana Shyan*** Weil-Tekubie, Kelly Rago, Allison A. Rhoten, Sara*** Business Administration: Computer Information Systems Roe, Andrea C. Elmore, Scott Carter Toon, Megan Elizabeth Kauper, Tayler Nicole Walker, Brooklyn Joanne McFadden, Gwendolyn Haley Whitfield, Cassandra M. Monington, Luke Howard** Spanish: K-12 Spanish Teaching, World Languages Muhumed, Khadijo Ahmed K-12 Licensure Petsch, Dalton Thomas Dunnigan, Kassidy L.*** Ruvalcaba, Erick Garcia-Alonzo, Paola Watts, Sidney Mikayla Wrench, Zabrina L. Spanish: Liberal Arts Hoskins, Kayla Marie Business Administration: Finance Montes, Karen Soledad Abraha, Yaft Eyasu Mosqueda-Banuelos, Jazmyn Amdeyesus, Dawit Abereha Robinson, Shelby L. Aoga, Abdella Vasquez-Gutierrez, Guadalupe Bantin-Johnson, Trevor Lawrence Buchholz, Paul Coleman, April Marie KENNETH W. MONFORT COLLEGE Ergenbright, Kyle Ryan OF BUSINESS Fadenrecht, Rachel Elizabeth Business Administration: Accounting Flood, Sean Joseph Abbott, Kayla*** Gebretsadik, Dagmbrhan Baheta Babbitt, Justine J.*** Gould, Dylan Butts, Brennen Christopher* Gould, Jessica Anne Capulong, Naomi V. Griswinski, Joseph George Christopher, Moriah Leigh Hughes, Taylor Colchin, Ashley Lynn Krupa, Simon Hughes Cordova, Christopher John* Liu, Yu Crownover, Joanna Alece Marquez, Alexis Serenity Dovenbarger, Joshua H. Martin-Wegryn, Anastasia E. Goeringer, Ian Scott McLachlan, Christina Ann Jeffreys, Mariah N. Rose, Cameron Krier, Erick Matthew Simpson, Colby Duane** Leonard, Collin Dale Tegethoff, Samuel*** Weaver III, Malcolm Bruce***

42 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Business Administration: General Business Gebretsadik, Dagmbrhan Baheta Aldridge, Skylar G. Goodroad, Morgan Hutchinson, Emily Gwinnup-Green, Austin Taylor Ingram, Taylor Renee Business Administration: Management Lopez II, John Vallejos Bartolo, Talon* May, Grant S. Bedwell IX, John Luke McQuirk, Matthew Sean Branca, Jesse S. Meyers, Alexander Brill, Jaden Michelle Oyesile, Ronald Olufolahan Brown, Zach M. Rohlfs, Marina M. Gohl, Jacob M. Sankey, Samantha Howell, Jacob Allen Schaffer, Alex Tyler ‡ Ingram, Drew Robert Svedlow, Zoe Katherine Jelkin, Danial William Taketa, Maia Akiko Luzinski, Joseph Michael Talmadge, Kaylie Dawn Mateo Lucas, Angelica Trimpe, Cristina Kay McIntyre, Emma Mae McKee, Liam Davis Software Engineering Melick, Steven Michael Brems, Alexander Edward Nakamoto, Shelby Kiyoko Minor, Evan T. O'Connor II, Mark Jude* Osborne, Mack W. Pelon, Aaron William Perez Reyes, Sergio Noe Pribble, Timothy Lee Ritchey, Christina Sara Sankey, Samantha Rolf, Noah Carter* Shupe, Elliot Stewart Singh, Mandeep N. Shupe, Tiana N. Sinchak, Brennen J. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND Sloan, Kayla Nicole HEALTH SCIENCES Smith, Christopher Darrin Smith, Payten Cydney Athletic Training Sullivan, Jack B. Deatherage, Hannah Rice*** Thoma, Madeline L. Goldstein, Nicholaus Alan Turner-Frazier, Brandon Jarmond, Codi Patton* Wade, Nicholas R. Romero, Carly Yamada, Nao Jane Watne, Maja Christiana** Yanez, Luis Carlos Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences Business Administration: Marketing Bacca, Madison Jane*** Abraha, Yaft Eyasu Beigl, Kelly Rose Arce Mendez, Yesica Coffee, Keeley Ciara** Cisneros Jr., Raymond V. Contreras, Anastasiya Andreevna Darnell, Mitchell P. Coronado Gonzalez, Tania Oliva Donnelly, Brian Falu, Suvi Edwards, Kai Gentz, Mariah C. Enriquez Lucero, Belky Harvey, Kelsey May Fletcher, Ryan A. Hernandez, Samantha M. Fox, Sierra Jade Heseltine, Katherine Victoria Gabel, Madison Ruth Hollis, Hannah Ruth

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 43 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Irwin, Hannah Catherine** Johnson, Nicholas Stephen James, Lauren *** Lage, Patricia Marie Jarrar, Hala Lile, Taylor Rene*** LeSchofs, Christine Marie Losik, Brianna L. Maqueda Moran, Rocio Martinez, Evelyn Gabriela McIvor, Amber Marie Medeles, Rayna Renea Risberg, Madison DeAnn*** Montes, Karen Soledad Schachter, Nikki E.** Montgomery, Caitlin Elizabeth Schaff, Caroline Marie Oehler, Marina Maye Shokar, Jatinder Kaur* Parke, Dawn Urban, Rebekah Marie Patton, Katherine Ellen Vair-Grilley, Bailey C. Peterson, Seth Wandel, Allyson Elizabeth Pollart, Jessica Kay Ward, Jacque Tiara Payne Rodriguez, Carmen Zecilia Willard, Alexandria Lenee Roe, Samantha Tyler Romero, Jeremy Bernard Biological Sciences: Cell and Molecular Biology Schmidt, Samantha Lee Ehlers, Alissa M.* Selz, Brandon Michael*** Johnson, Alexander Bennett Shelrud, Anika Brit*** Rutledge, Cora M. Singleton, Madelyn Grace Viereckl, Michael** Summers, Kayla Marie* Wright, Samantha Lynn* Upson, Chase Biological Sciences: Ecology and Evolutionary Wong, Emily Ga Pui*** Biology Young, Nicole Marie Cline, Rachel Biological Sciences: Secondary Teaching, Holscher, Kirsten M.* Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12) Lawson, Branden Lee** Bowey, Taylor Paige Love, Adrian Rashan Scott, Connery J. Biological Sciences: Secondary Teaching, Sperandeo, Lily Claire Secondary Licensure Villegas Escobar, Maria Guadalupe Thompson, Ethan David Vincent, Eden N. Chemistry: Biochemistry Biological Sciences: Pre-Health and Chavez, Juan Manuel** Biomedical Sciences DeGraw, Samuel Warren Baughman, Shannon M. Berger, Michael Donavon*** Chemistry: Chemistry Kirsch, Ashley Rose Biechler, Tory Ann Munder, Erin Elizabeth ‡ Burtard, Laci Jae Butts, James Aaron Samuel Chemistry: Forensic Science Christenson, Danielle Heather Berenson, Caitlyn E. Clifford, Garrett*** Culbert, Cassie Nicole Crable, Sierah Renae Curcio, Raymond P. Funk, Allyssa Marie Hoang, Vivian Nguyen ‡ Gurrola Saucedo, Brian J. Smith, Chloe Jeanne Harrison, Megan Lee Wright, Samantha Lynn* Ibarra Mesta, Sussel P. Ishikawa, Khodey-Ann A.

44 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Chemistry: Industrial Chemistry Earth Sciences: Geology Campbell, Joshua Allen Griffee, Katelyn Kolodziej, Kevin Weigle, Tracy Martin, Robert Anthony Theisen, Eric George Earth Sciences: Meteorology Cutting, Grace M. Chemistry: Pre-Health Hale, Jacob Lee Banfill IV, Edward Theodore* Air Force ROTC Commissionee Bebout, Jentry Janee Hulse, Tim Clark Chavez, Kylie Kristine*** Pagano Jr., Tommy Gray, Emily Kay Pehl, Jonah Christopher Ordonez, Rogelio Jr. Stoinski, Benjamin Joseph* Robbins, Nicole Kay Earth Sciences: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Smith, Jessica Austin Licensure Chemistry: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Peterson, Kristina Mae Licensure Human Services Duncan, Logan Read Ahmed, Hodan Ismail Dietetics Alberts, Haley Morgan** Allen, Jessica Marie Applegate, Madison K. Barney, Alexa Kay Askew, Blake L. Burns Jr., Patrick Kevin Bahena, Cinthia Marban Clark, Ashley Nicole Boukary Saidou, Balkissatou Correa, Loree Isabel Brown, Adrienne Renee Diggins, Donnelly Faye Bustillos, Guadalupe Flanders, Sara Jo Carr, Katherine Bailey Fuller, Nicole Kathleen Cespedes, Ana Lucia Harvey, Michaela Lucille Cox, Gabrielle Katherine Houghton, Abby Croissant, Logan M. Hutchison, Amanda Lee*** Danenhauer, Lucille Carolyne** Keever, Emma Delgado, Gisselle Krueger, Ashley Marie Digiulio, Kelly Lemke, Dana Duran, Danae Lee Luis-Guzman, Estrellita Edmisson-Breeze, Katelyn Alexis Magdessian, Carolina Evangelista, Sofia Mudge, Janae R.** Garcia, Maria J. Sands, Autumn Gibbs, Miranda Sneddon, Courtney C.* Gomez, Odalys Thompson, Reyna Corinne Gonzales, Erinn Hayes, Kelsey N. Earth Sciences: Environmental Hernandez, Fabiola Cirino, Nicolle Hernandez, Valeria Montes Jaeger, Natalie Elissia Huizar Escobedo, Adilene King, Zak Kranig, Makayla Renee Muth, Rachel Rae Leonard, Angela Kay Radmacher, William Ligsay-Iopa, Shylo Kauakeamaila Richmond, Alexi Jade Lopez Tzun, Andrea Lovato, Erika Q.

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 45 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Luna Rojas, Claudia McConnell, Samantha Shay Martin, Juana Jannette McDonald, Christine Marie Mathematics: Secondary Teaching, Licensure: Math (Grades 7-12) Miller, Michala J. Frank, Mark Thomas Moore, Katelynn Joan Ilgen, Madeline Claire Newton, Julia M. Noble, Lauren Elizabeth*** Nowicki, Elise Mae Padilla, Rosa Maria* Mathematics: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Perez, Desiree Shaniece Licensure Peterson-McCool, Courtnay RaeAnne Gurney, Acadia Celia Ragan, Delaney Rae** Holland, Mackenzie P.** Razo, Josue McWilliams, Lori Ellen* Ritter, Courtney Rodriguez, Emily R. Nursing Ross, Brittany***‡ Allen, Marie Santos, Melanie Anne Anttila, Katie Rose** Savane, Sasha Auger, Emma Schuster, Hannah Bearden, Analyse Michelle Scott, Ranubia Beck, Andrew Christian Serrano, Cindy Gisel Belin, Nicole Anne*** Smith, Sydney M. Bennett, Kirsten Elise Tapia, Sandra Bentley, Tracina Corrine Tulensa, Arykah Berg, Madeline Ann*** Van Egmond, Jaycee Lynn Bukaty, Payton Erika Vargas Zacarias, Gabriela Yaretzy Carter, Shelby J.* Wong, Cameron Michael Cheuvront, Anna Jean Contreras Haro, Giselle Mathematics: Applied Mathematical Sciences Cremeens, Kathryn Elizabeth Engstrom, Cheyenne Lovisa Cronje, Romeo John Ets-Hokin, Jordana Rose Davis, Brooke Ann* Hoffman, Andrea Lee Davis, Cara Keta, Sandra Daniela Donovan, Katelyn Rose*** Popa, Aida Druse, MacKenzie J.*** Solko, Maxwell Johnson Dunn, Kaleigh Joelle** Vega Lucero, Kassandra* Eichman, Hunter Lidy** Wattier, Bryanna D.***‡ Engelbert, Amanda Marie Wells, Samantha Allison Fischer, Katelyn Maxine Young, Zach Fischer, Kristin L. Foote, Kyra Lynn*** Mathematics: Liberal Arts Fox, Susie Alexandra Michael, Monica C. Garrity, Keara Erin** Rivera, Hannah E. Gray, Carlee Elizabeth** Rolf, Noah Carter* Groves, Bryanna Leigh Srikhao, Suttinee Hammond, Samantha Kay** Mathematics: Middle School Teaching Hansen, Marcie*** Emphasis- Licensure: Middle School Harris, Christina Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Heiny, Samantha Rae Cataquian, Princes Gelmarie Acantilado* Herren, Jennifer F.

46 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Hesterman, Christina L.* Robinson, Laura Holly Heustis, Stefani E. Rodd, Alexandra Solenn* Hochmiller, Randee Romero, Alexis** Hoffer, Carrie Ann Rosa, Carlie Ireland, Grace Anne Rutter, Lily Ann Mowry* James, Kyra Alexis* Sanford, Sophia A. Jennings, Ashley A. Sarnowski, Hannah Elizabeth Jensen, Emily E.** Sauer-Reyes, Jessica K.*** Jensen, Savannah Nicole Schoene, Rebecca Grace Johnson Jr., Alfred L. Seaman, Cammy Renae Kahler, Mackenzie Ann Shim, Jihyun*** Kandel Sapkota, Bhawana* Shorb, Sydney Anne*** Keatley, Natalie Shay** Show, Jaysa Marie** Kenyon, Rachel Melody Skram, Casey Margaret*** Khaing, Wia Wia Smalley, Murphy*** Khaliqi, Phoebe Jael*‡ Sommers, Madison Elizabeth Kochman, Cassie M.*** Starcevich, Abigail** Kopfman, Skye L. Steigerwalt, Naomi R.** Law, Susan W. Steranka, Ashley Lonardo, Lexie N.*** Stout, Mackenzie* Lozano, Sal*** Sullivan, Tyler Jordan Macha, Luz A. Torres, Kelli Maikell, Marissa A.*** Tutton, Holly Christine* Markling, Jack James* Tyrell, Madeline Bridget*** Mattson, Courtney Lynn** Uwandu, Augustina Nicole* McAllister, Jamie L.*** Vair, Ana Ranadi Mcfarland, Amber Walker, Kyle McNa, Ashley Nicole Benmore Watanabe, Cindy Meese, Renee N.* Weber, Lia Angela*** Miller, Alexandria Jane* Wright, Julianna Katherine*** Minnihan, Blair Robert Young, Kindra J.*** Montes, Jennifer* Zybura, Tyler Ann Muniz, Jacob J.*** Newendorp, Chelsea Marie*** Nutrition Berger, Andrew Boyd Noblitt, Abigail D.*** Callahan, Clark Nolan, Adrienne Taylor** Clark, Allison K. Norden, Andi Marie Cooks, Kanecia Monet Olson, Breanna Lynn** De Moudt, Courtney K. Palumbo, Kristin M.*** Duran, Fabiola Parry, Kearsten Ann Engelkins, Mackenzie Elisabeth* Petry, Victoria R.*** Garcia Hernandez, Cristal Pilato, Athena Frances Garrett, Bailey Elizabeth* Poston, Kimberly Gauli, Sanij Powell, Isabel Greco, Brittney Michelle Preciado, Jimmy Hudson, Megan Brooke Provancal, Natalie Rose*** Hutchinson, Maddie Claire Rikhoff, Morgan Haley** Jefferson, Alex Jean

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 47 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Jones, Madison Arnell Lewis Janklow, Megan Martinez, Dominique Lynne King, Chloe Nesta Mbise, Margaret C. Kraus, Brooke Bradlynn Meissner, Libby Corrine Krohn, Sarah Elizabeth Owen, Brianna N. Lawson, Hanna Elizabeth Phebus, Taylor Marquez, Nichol Vaughn Rodriguez, Jesse M. Martin, Chance Robert Wellbrock, Jordyn Matte´a McBeth, Khoen James McCormack, Shelby Marilyn Physics McLean, Makenna J. Blair, Noah Jeffrey McNutt, Grace Marie Physics: Astronomy Nowlen, Kelly Clawson, Soren Baines Scott, Megan E. Cline, Michelle Phuong Spivey, Hannah Nicole Gomez, Lael A. Tyler, Samantha T. Lakin, Zachery J. Uhlenbrock, Kacey Anukkah Rathke, Benjamin Havis Waibel, Emilian Gardiner Raub, Kaitlyn Taylor Webb, Saylor Elizabeth* Schaefer, Conrad E. Sport and Exercise Science: Exercise Science Settle, Tyler James Alvarado Vega, Alejandra Physics: Engineering Physics Aspromonte, Isabella Grace ‡ Courrejou, Christopher Baessler, Colbee Hideaki Erzinger, Makayla Marie Bennyworth, Riley P. Kembel, Hayden Conrad Bradfield, Alexis Mikayla Quin, Daniel De'Lar Brummer, Allison Nicole Chacon, Carter Joseph Physics: Mathematical Physics Charbo, Jaime Carlson, Timothy William Clark, Ashley Nicole Physics: Secondary Teaching, Licensure Science Clarke, Sierra (Grades 7-12) Corby, Kipp Joseph Young, Severn Richard Cuppett, Ryder Thor*** Dahlem III, David Harrison Physics: Secondary Teaching, Secondary Licensure Dexter, Spenser Dean Bullard, Austin M. Els, Taylor*** Everett, Cassandra M. Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Freisner, Erika Lynnae*** Ascherl, Jacob Robert Grummert, Taylor Jo Barker, Nicholas W. Heble, Brantt Cale, Kimberly Lynnette Heiden, Janelle Marie Duncan, Rachel Elizabeth Jaudon, Karese Z. Escalera, Manuel Enrique Johnson, Ayanna LaTrice Ets-Hokin, Jordana Rose Johnson, Jalyn J'vante Gifford, Trevor D. Jordening, Parker Blake Gonzales, Joshua Lee Kain, Abigail Nicole*** Goodyear, Lauren Sierra Kovinchick, Kristopher Mikael Gordon, Connor C. Lang, Cassidy**‡ Hotzfield, Jacob James

48 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Leiding, Conner James*** Brewer, Colleen Grace Madrid, Abigail Layne LeRoux, Kyler Reyes Marlenee, Darby Lynn Martenson, Scott Arthur** Maturin-Carrera, Leonel Radebaugh, Jonah K. McWhirt, Caitlin Paige** Reed, Courtney*** Miller, Madison Selby, Madison Renee Mills, Andrew Takeshi Milton, Nyia Iman Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education K-12 Teaching Emphasis, Physical Nixon, Braden Education (K-Grade 12) Peterson, Christopher James Dreitz, Ethan Matthew Potter, Lexi Nicole Garza, Nicholas A. Racine, Erika Paige Olinger, Colton Riek, Jordan Trace Schafer, Jake* Salsbury, Erin Christine Villanoz, Simon* Sapla, Dallas T. Sather, Alicia Yuki Sport and Exercise Science: Schmitt, Collin T. Sport Administration Schramm, Jacob** Booton, Jesse William Seagren, Dylan Frank*** Bryan, Terrell B. Seale, Aaron Davidson, Dalton Dwayne Shartzer, Brett James Hein, Kaley Amanda Shupe, Caitlin Elizabeth*** Jackson Jr., Jerone Keith Sims Johnson, Cinnamon Ceyaira Miller, Sean Michael Sosa, Bryan Miller, Zachary Michael Sterling, Kendra C. Ross, Shea Elizabeth Tonelli, William J. Stauffer, Kodey James Vecchio, Sean L. Williams, Nicholas Adam Veik, Kaycee Lynne Vicente, Wendy Jennifer Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Coaching Walker, Brooke Ashley Burke, Amber Mae Werner, Mariah Marilyn*** Hill-Bayne, Kristopher Duane Wiegand, Katelyn Howard, Conor Brian** Wood, Allyson Margaret Seddon, Olivia Patrice** Young, Andrew Johnathan*** Zavori, Megan Kristine*** COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND Zinanti, McKayla Faith VISUAL ARTS

Sport and Exercise Science: Human Performance Art and Design: Art Beard, Keirsten Bobo, Madeline Katherine* Brookover, Carina Ann Hurtado, Morgan Elizabeth* Howard, Kamal N. Wilkerson, Paulina C. Klarich, Arreal Reynolds, Zachary J. Art and Design: Art History Schiefer, Jordan Colwell, Nicolette Selene Hemphill, Conner Mathew Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education K-12, K-12 Licensure Art and Design: Art K-12 Teaching, Bogulski, Sethan John K-12 Licensure Ballard, Amy Elizabeth

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 49 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Casas, Jeanette Music: Business Englander, Danny Diehl, Sean A. Honchell, Cassie Jordan Gibson, Mallory G. Hooker, Kara M. Hall, Tyler James Miller, Samuel Austin Shettle, Pat** Newby, Sasha Noelle Van Dyke, Ally Elizabeth*‡ Schuler, Nicole Starr** Wamsley, Elisabeth C. Sparkman, Kendall Mimi Wilkerson, Paulina C. Music: Instrumental Performance Basagoitia, Marika Aspen*** Art and Design: Art K-12 Teaching, Connolly, Aubrey Faith Licensure Visual Arts (Grades K-12) Hamstra, Culley John Baker, Delaney S. Hight, Sarah Samantha Higgins, Alicia M.** Hodapp, Isaac Xavier Kirk, Dana Kristine** Lei, Matthew Hsinhung*** McKague, Cory*** Masching, Ivory E.** McClure, Daniel Bernard Art and Design: Art Studio Phosut, Thanapol Black, Juliette Marie Ramirez, Rita Katherine* Cervantes, Catherine Carol Rooney, Owen G. Crews, Phillip Anthony Root, Robert Croft Henry, Kathryn Vela Jr., Scotty Johnson, Laurel Walter, Jimmy Lewis Knutsen, Tori* Marquez, Nichol Vaughn Music: Jazz Studies Mayne, Alexis Louise* Astrup, Adam Mark** McKague, Cory*** Baird, Alexandra Kendall* Merth, Kathryn H. Bell, Adam S. Reiman, James Robert*** Costigan, Samantha Catherine*** Ruelas, Stephanie Anne Miller, Micah Naginey*** Van Dyke, Evan Reed Reeve, Mckenna Devine*** Walter, Alexandra Quinn Resler, Chloe Shekinah* SanGiovanni, Karlee** Art and Design: Graphic Design Ashcraft, Katherine Jane Music: Liberal Arts Hampton, Angela Lester, Bryan Nicholas Herzog, Carlotta Cisternas Noetzelman, Jasmine Faith** Knutsen, Tori* Pring, Caroline Jewel Music: Piano Shoup, Liza Audrey Figgs, Rachael Michelle Skelton, Olivia Marie Music: Vocal Performance Tiffany, Amanda Elizabeth Anderson-Clare, Chavilah S. Vasquez, Christiana R. Miller, Daniel Micheal

Art and Design: Visual Communication Design Music Education: Instrumental Music K-12, Baker, Cade E.* K-12 Licensure Eggers, Christian Drake Patrick Florence, Caleb Neil Goodroad, Morgan Hesch, Samuel Isaac** Tafoya, Lorne M Lynam, Brio Sophia

50 University of Northern Colorado *Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Plehaty, Charlie** Hiland, Alexandra Faye** Warren, Deven T. McFall, Gavin F. Messenger, Olivia Marie Music Education: Instrumental Music K-12, Seader, Jill M.* Licensure Music (Grades K-12) Passini, Jacob Ryan*** Theatre Arts Ahmad, Mohammed Tahir Music Education: Vocal, Piano, and General Music Baity, Jessica Therese K-12, K-12 Licensure Barbera, Kendall Catherine** Loya, Erica Danielle** Baylon, John Paul Ponville, Amber Renee Beekmann, Asia Marie Richey, Alexandra Fay Bentsen, Emma Paige*** Short, Emme Renee Bush, Jason Harris Music Education: Vocal, Piano, and General Music Chavez Rodriguez, Eduardo K-12, Licensure Music (Grades K-12) Clayton, Daniel Paul** Tollison, Zoie Lynn* Cole, Hunter Alexander Daeffler, Shelby*** Musical Theatre Dorrance, Haley Nicole Chanukov, Yael Eden*** Doyle, Ryan Markys Evers, Ryahn Danielle** Ewing, Hailey L.* Fisher, Riley Joseph* Fleming, Briana Leigh Gorjanc, Samantha Nicole*** Fleming, Peyton Rose** Grannis, Elizabeth Ellen*** Gamelin, Rebecca Suzanne** Higgins, Sydney Danielle Hahn, Amber N.** Hines, Emery Jordan*** Housley, Haley R.* Kennedy, Brian Anderson Hunt, Becca Marie Koshevaya, Anastasia** Irwin, Mia Catherine*** Moore, Thomas Allan Kinner, Zoe Movizzo, Charlotte Katherine Coffland*** Klein, Sophie Chaya Rains, Logan Michael** Metusalem, Claire Deanne***‡ Schleppenbach, Abigail Adele Middleton, Jasmine Solange** Seckman, McKenna Raquel Moore, Gabrielle Josephine** Wendland, Kira L.** Mortenson, Savannah Alexis Theatre Arts: Secondary Teaching, Mount, Michael Joseph Drama Theatre Arts Licensure (Grades K-12) Nielsen, Natalie Joyce** Bobo, Holly Nicole*** Noon, Jacob J.*** Sax, Jordan Riley*** Olson, Elizabeth I. Seymore, Eniia NiGiel Parker, Morgan Michelle Rochford, Randy Austin Theatre Arts: Secondary Teaching, Shutt, Hannah Elizabeth*** Secondary Licensure Souza, Brandon Anthony* Bauers, Stephen Christopher Sprague, Joshua L. Chandler, Emma Grace*** Stanley, Mason Alexander* Engel, William Pentland*** VerSteegh, Marisa Jane*** Glide, Katie E. Weigel, Claire O.* Gollan, Hanna Shearer*** Williamson, Hanna V.* Guthary, Julianna Rose Zurflueh, Irelynn Dee Hernandez Albarado, Jose Ivan

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude 51 § President’s Leadership Program ‡Honors Program Spring 2020 Commencement Honors Program

Upper Division Honors Aspromonte, Isabella Grace Sport and Exercise Science: Exercise Science Honors Thesis: Activation of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor: An Analysis of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin Dose-Response on Antigen-Specific Antibody Advisor: Gregory DeKrey

Barela, Riley Criminology & Criminal Justice Psychology Honors Thesis: The Stigmatization of Mental Illness Advisor: Paul Klaczynski

Flynn, Kerigan M. Psychology Honors Thesis: Childhood Emotional Abuse as a Predictor of Disorders Advisor: Rosann Ross

Hoang, Vivian Nguyen Chemistry: Forensic Science Honors Thesis: Recovering Latent Fingerprints from Duct Tape after Removal from Various Surfaces using a Dry Ice Acetone Slush Advisor: David Pringle

Lang, Cassidy Sport and Exercise Science: Exercise Science Honors Thesis: Therapeutic Interventions for Visual Impairments After Stroke Advisor: Sara Winges

Long, Alejandra Psychology Honors Thesis: The Role of Random Drug Testing in Family Reunification: More Questions than Answers Advisor: Thomas Dunn

Michel-Fuller, Malaika Sustene English: Liberal Arts Honors Thesis: The Room Where It Happens: Autoethnographic Reflections of an Elected Student Representative Advisor: Deborah Romero

52 University of Northern Colorado Mosqueda-Banuelos, Jazmyn Spanish: Liberal Arts Honors Thesis: The Experience of First-generation College Students in STEM Classrooms Advisor: Susan Keenan

Munder, Erin Elizabeth Chemistry: Chemistry Honors Thesis: Transformation of Humulone by UV-Visible Spectroscopy with Introduction of Magnesium Advisor: Michael Mosher

Niebch, Kathryn Reagan Psychology Honors Thesis: A Systematic Review of Gender Role Conflict and Shame as Hurdles for Men in Therapy and Suggestions for Future Research on Therapeutic Intervention Advisor: Mitchell Gardner

Olin, Nathan W. Criminology & Criminal Justice Political Science Honors Thesis: Perceptions of Police Self-Legitimacy in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States Advisor: Kyle Ward

Rojas Jr., Adam Jacob Communication Studies Honors Thesis: Policy Analysis of Broadband Deployment in Colorado Advisor: Charles Soukup Rubio, Jorge Luis Philosophy Honors Thesis: Bonus: A Journey to Masculinity Advisor: Kristin Bovaird-Abbo

Yenter, Kyra Jamasen Psychology Honors Thesis: Creativity and Long-Term Memory Advisor: James Kole

Spring 2020 Commencement 53 Honors Interdisciplinary Program Batteiger, Desiree Mae Dunbaugh, Alyssa Nicole Erpenbeck, Kaitlin R. Jones, Ashley Robyn Kasten, Olivia Grace Khaliqi, Phoebe Jael Kinch, Kristie McVicker, Sydney Metusalem, Claire Deanne Michel-Fuller, Malaika Sustene Ross, Brittany Schaffer, Alex Tyler Sklar, Nina R. Sunblade, Christian Wolfe Van Dyke, Ally Elizabeth Villavicencio, Miranda Wattier, Bryanna D. Wiggins, Joshua Caleb

54 University of Northern Colorado BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Monfort, Chair Christine Scanlan, Vice Chair Steve Jordan Janice Sinden Maia Babbs Shashwata Prateek Dutta Patricia Barela Rivera Fritz Fischer, Faculty Trustee Malaika Michel-Fuller, Student Trustee

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Spring 2020 Commencement 55 Welcome to the UNC Alumni Association

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