The One Hundred and Fiftieth Commencement of Drake University
May Fifteenth, Two Thousand Twenty One bachelor degrees Saturday Morning at Nine O’clock master, specialist, doctorate degrees Saturday Afternoon at Two O’clock
drake stadium — des moines, iowa drake university’s mission
is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.
2 THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Program may fifteenth, two thousand twenty one, nine o’clock in the morning
the academic processional...... A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed Sine Nomine, R. Vaughan Williams
the call to order...... Craige C. Wrenn University Marshal
the national anthem...... ????????????? Class of 2021
the drake hymn...... ??????????? Class of 2021
introduction of platform...... Marty Martin party and remarks President of the University
conferring of the...... President Martin honorary degree
madelyn m. levitt awards...... Sue J. Mattison Provost of the University
2020–2021 oreon e. scott award...... ??????????? recipient remarks Class of 2021
the presentation of candidates...... Provost Mattison
the conferring of degrees...... President Martin
the presentation of diplomas...... President Martin and Deans of the Colleges and Schools
alumni welcome...... ????????????? jo ‘88, jo ‘92 (gr)
the academic recessional...... The Sinfonians Clifton Williams
Music provided by Drake University Concert Band Robert W. Meunier, Director
2 3 MADELYN M. LEVITT AWARDS
Excellence in Mentor and Teaching Awards
the madelyn m. levitt mentor of the year award 2021 In 1994, the Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year Award was created in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty and staff achievement and academic excellence.
This award honors commitment to student success on the Drake campus and recognizes faculty and staff who exhibit:
• An outstanding commitment to student success in and out of the classroom • Integrity in personal relationships • Typifying the ideal student mentor
the madelyn m. levitt teacher of the year award 2019 Since 1994, the Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year Award has recognized a faculty member for his or her superior teaching. The award is named in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty achievement and academic excellence.
This award recognizes the Drake University faculty member who best demonstrates excellence in teaching, inspirational leadership, and intellectual rigor through:
• An informed mind in inspirational dialogue with students • Integrity in personal relationships • Rigor in intellectual endeavors • Contagious enthusiasm for her/his subject matter
4 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
Lieutenant General Russell C. Davis, LW ‘69 Honorary Doctor of ??????
Russell Davis was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1938. He began his military career in the U.S. Air Force in 1958 as an aviation cadet. Following pilot training, he was assigned at Lincoln Air Force Base and graduated from the University of Nebraska - Omaha in 1963 with a B.A. in general education. After serving as a bomber pilot, he was released from active duty in 1965 and joined the Iowa Air National Guard as an interceptor pilot. He served in numerous command and staff positions from squadron pilot to Director of Operations and advanced through the ranks to Colonel.
After earning his J.D. at Drake University Law School in 1969, he worked part-time in private practice while serving in the military and U.S. civil service. He also worked in corporate practice with a conglomerate insurance company from 1969-1977, starting out as a staff attorney and advancing to positions of vice president and general counsel. He graduated from the Air Command and Staff College in 1973 and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 1979. He returned to active duty with the Air National Guard in 1979 and was appointed Chief of Manpower and Personnel at the Air National Guard Support Center, Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. From 1980 to 1982, he served as Executive Officer to the Director of the Air National Guard.
From 1982 to 1990, he commanded the 113th Tactical Fighter Wing and was promoted to Brigadier General in 1982. Davis was the first African American to become a general officer in the Air National Guard. In 1989, Davis graduated from the National and International Security Management Course at Harvard University. He was the Assistant for National Guard Matters for the commander of the Tactical Air Command and was promoted to Major General in 1990. In 1991, Davis was appointed commander of the District of Columbia National Guard. He served in this position through 1995, at which time he was appointed Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He held this post until 1998 when he was named Chief of the National Guard Bureau and promoted to Lieutenant General. Davis was the first African American to serve as National Guard Bureau Chief, and he held the position until retiring in 2002.
Davis served on the Drake University Board of Trustees from 1992-1998 and on the Law School Board of Counselors from 1983-1992. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Falcon Foundation of U.S Air Force Academy.
From 1998-2002, Davis served as Director and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee of the Armed Forces Benefit Association; auxiliary board member of the United Services Benefit Association from 2002-2004; and served on the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Board of Directors from 2006-2010.
Davis’s U.S. Civil Service spanned from 1982-1990, retired (GS15) and Senior Executive Service, U.S. Army 1991-1995, retired (SES-3).
His current board memberships and committees include: American Enterprise Insurance Holding Company, R2 Associates, Enterprise Ventures Corporation, and Arlington National Cemetery Advisory Committee. Previous board memberships include: Boy Scouts of American, National Capital Area Council, National Guard Youth Foundation and Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, D.C.
4 5 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
?????????????? Honorary Doctor of ????????????????????
6 MARSHALS OF THE UNIVERSITY
marshal of the university and master of ceremonies Craige C. Wrenn Professor of Pharmacology
assistant marshals of the university Rachel Paine Professor of Political Science
Thomas H. Root Associate Professor of Finance
Jennifer A. McCrickerd Professor of Philosophy
faculty marshals John P. Rovers Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Catherine W. Gillespie Professor of Education
announcing of graduates Charles Phillips Professor Professor of Pharmacy Administration/Associate Dean
Interpreters provided by Deaf Services Unlimited
6 7 school of education
Candidates Presented by Dean Ryan M. Wise Professor ???????????? and Associate Professor ?????????, Marshals bachelor degrees Jada Alizé Boatright, Aurora, Illinois Hannah Jane Parker, Lenexa, Kansas B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Hannah Raye Bormann, Amana Dailia Carlie Plath, Chanhassen, Minnesota B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Anika Cheyenne Boyert, Chicago, Illinois Aaliyah Denese Quinn, Des Moines B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Abigail Christine Ford, Rock Island, Illinois Mary Rose Radice, La Grange, Illinois B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Madison Mae Elaine Ford, Coralville Jacob Joel Reynolds, Urbandale B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Nina Victoria Givotovsky, Lawrence, Kansas Benjamin Edward Sinnwell, Windsor Heights B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Page Ann Hauble, Dellwood, Minnesota Elisa Maria Soosloff, Elgin, Illinois B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Leslie Isabel Hernandez, Des Moines Hannah Nicole Stenback, Champlin, Minnesota B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Megan Michelle Hoppe, Papillion, Nebraska Abigail Victoria Stephenson, Nevada B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Loida Cecilia Marroquin-Martinez, Des Moines Grace Eva Sullivan, Eagan, Minnesota B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Annika Kathlyn Mather, West Peoria, Illinois Elizabeth Johnson Weber, Clive B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Angelina Venus Millican, West Des Moines Kinsey Parker Zacharski, Sterling, Illinois B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
8 college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts
Candidates Presented by Dean Gesine Gerhard Professor ????????????? and Professor ?????????????, Marshals bachelor degrees Stefan Elias Abbott, Stillwater, Minnesota Jonathan Binion, Chicago, Illinois B.S., Physics B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Matthew Thomas Aceto, Evergreen, Colorado Kathryn Ann Bohn, Omaha, Nebraska B.S., Chemistry B.M.E., Music Education Aileen Acosta, Chicago, Illinois Madeleine Ann Bonnallie, Tulsa, Oklahoma B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., English Evelyn Abigail Adams, DeKalb, Illinois Riley Mitchell Borst, Prole B.A., Music B.S., Computer Science B.S., Mathematics Shiloh K. Boston, Chicago, Illinois Marisela Alicia Aguilar, Des Moines B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.S., Psychology Anika Cheyenne Boyert, Chicago, Illinois B.A., Sociology B.A., History Elizabeth Anne Aho, Grayslake, Illinois Ana Paula Bravo, Clinton B.A., Sociology B.A., International Relations, Politics Yinka Mary Ajayi, Lagos, Nigeria Terissa Kaylee Brininger, Sterling, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Graphic Design Jackson Mitchell Alford, Leawood, Kansas Hannah Rae Broshar, Urbandale B.S., Environmental Science B.S., Computer Science Bukuru Anastazie, Des Moines Abigail Rene Bukowski, Roscoe, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society, International Relations B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Lucas A. Anderson, Wayzata, Minnesota Caroline Elizabeth Bushman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S., Environmental Science B.F.A., Graphic Design Wyatt G. Anderson, Marseilles, Illinois B.A., Painting B.A., Law, Politics & Society Allysan Danielle Bushore, Boone Rebecca E. Andrade-Jimmerson, Des Moines B.S., Psychology B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Tara G. Butler, Denver, Colorado Sophia Marie Angelier, Mequon, Wisconsin B.F.A., Theatre/Design B.A., Psychology Fatima Adriana Calderon Ceron, Des Moines R. Annemiek Arkema, Chicago, Illinois B.A., Graphic Design B.A., Spanish McKenna Ann Canaday, Davenport Sarah G. Aubin, Oak Lawn, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Amanda Christine Canfield, Montgomery, Illinois Pawel Barnas, Hampshire, Illinois B.A., Psychology B.S., Mathematics, Computer Science Ryan Andrew Capps, Grimes Shahnaz Basha, West Des Moines B.A., Politics, International Relations, History B.S., Computer Science Lauren Briley Carroll, Bettendorf Bailie Jean Bautch-Breitung, Eau Claire, Wisconsin B.M., Vocal Performance B.A., Environmental Science Brooke Emily Carter-Westphal, Carlisle Allyn Rose Benkowich, Warrenton, Missouri B.M., Music w/ Business Emphasis, Instrumental B.A., English Performance Samantha Leigh Bennett, McHenry, Illinois Dillon Theodore Lawrence Chaney, Hubert, North Carolina B.A., Politics B.S., Computer Science B.S., Data Analytics Tate W. Clemen, Overland Park, Kansas Abby C. Berger, Smithville, Missouri B.A., Theatre B.A., English Michael Kohl Conlon, Woodstock, Illinois B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., History Abigail Linse Bethke, Juda, Wisconsin Liam Carl Conrad, Fort Dodge B.A., Writing, Psychology B.A., International Relations Hunter Vanlier Beyer, Cedar Rapids Meredith S. Cornwell, Ankeny B.A., Graphic Design B.S., Psychology B.S., Computer Science Annabelle Joy Costanzo, Polk City Taylor Brianna Bickham, Madrid B.A., Sociology, History B.A., Law, Politics & Society Maili Sinead Cotter-Brown, Overland Park, Kansas Nicholas Robert Bierman, Polk City B.F.A., Theatre/Acting B.S., Biology B.A., History, Politics Amber Lea Billings, Rosemount, Minnesota Emilyn Sarah Crabbe, Ballwin, Missouri B.S., Computer Science B.A., Anthropology/Sociology B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology 8 9 Emma E.K. Crippen, Lakeville, Minnesota Owen Robert Finn, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.S., Psychology B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics Hannah E. Cummins, Tipton Rachel Rebecca Fischer, Iowa City B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Biology, Anthropology/Sociology Jacob Russell Curley, Omaha, Nebraska Taylor A. Fisher, Glenwood B.S., Computer Science B.A., International Relations, Law, Politics & Society Kelly Marie Current, Elkhorn, Nebraska Jamie Lynn Flanagan, Crystal Lake, Illinois B.A., History, English B.A., Physics Laurie Marie Custard, Des Moines Amy L. Flieder, Marion B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Graphic Design Nels Erik Danburg, Burnsville, Minnesota Samuel W. Fluhr, O Fallon, Missouri B.A., Theatre B.S., Computer Science Kameron Charles De Moss, Johnston Rachel Tamar Jordan Foster, Gurnee, Illinois B.M.E., Music Education B.A., Psychology Angela Ngoc Dinh, Davenport Brittany Ann Freeman, Saint Louis, Missouri B.S., Chemistry B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology, Spanish Danielle Marie Dircks, Omaha, Nebraska Madison Adelle Frey, South Elgin, Illinois B.S., Neuroscience B.F.A., Graphic Design B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Maximilian Fridrich, Wals, Austria Jaymee Antionette Dixon, Portage, Indiana B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics B.A., English Anna Rose Gabalski, Pearl River, New York Brooke Anna Dobmeier, Northfield, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Environmental Science Lucia E. Garrett, Des Plaines, Illinois Nicolas R. Doerr, Glencoe, Minnesota B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics B.S., Mathematics Gillian Elizabeth Gergen, Janesville Brianna L. Dompke, Bensenville, Illinois B.A., Sociology, Law, Politics & Society B.M.E., Music Education Bridget G. Gervais, Des Moines Alina I. Dorion, Plainfield, Illinois B.M.E., Music Education B.A., Music Matthew Gerald Gill, Johnston Samuel Keaton Downey, Des Moines B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science B.S., Computer Science Allison F. Girvan, Maple Grove, Minnesota Ceciley Angelique Eckhoff, Chillicothe, Illinois B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience, Economics B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Christ Magnambe Gnassingbe, Lome, Togo Mackenzie Mardell Ekern, Sioux Falls, South Dakota B.A., Politics, Philosophy B.A., Writing Maria Colleen Gnoza, Overland Park, Kansas Madilyn Rose Ellis, Hutchinson, Minnesota B.A., Writing B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Nicholas James Ellis, Saint Charles Mahgol S. Golshani, Overland Park, Kansas B.A., Graphic Design B.A., English Javairian Devanders Estell, Los Angeles, California B.S., Neuroscience B.A., Graphic Design Jose Alfonso Gonzalez, Murrieta, California Ian L. Evans, Sunnyvale, California B.S., Computer Science B.F.A., Theatre/Design Miles L. Graham, Des Moines Autumn Jordan Taylor Evins, Chicago, Illinois B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, B.A., Law, Politics & Society Computer Science Erik Von Fahner, Omaha, Nebraska B.A., Chemistry B.A., Environmental Science Lisa Ann Greenfield, Ankeny Lily Gella Feiger, Deerfield, Illinois B.A., Sociology B.A., Politics Jack Cordray Griffin, Parker, Colorado Mykaelah A. Fennoy, Belleville, Illinois B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.S., Biology, Individualized Major: Zoo and Hailey Elizabeth Gutowski, Sobieski, Wisconsin Conservation Science B.M., Vocal Performance Evyn Elizabeth Fickau, Mukwonago, Wisconsin Alexis Nicole Haley, Kansas City, Missouri B.A., Psychology B.A., Law, Politics & Society Mia Nicole Fidanze, Wauconda, Illinois Emily S. Hanna, Duluth, Minnesota B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Rhetoric, Media & Social Change
10 Joseph Nile Harkins, Earlham Hunter Elijah Leo Johnson, Manson B.S., Kinesiology B.M.E., Music Education Logan Daniel Haskill, Rock Island, Illinois Lila Jewel Johnson, Leawood, Kansas B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Graphic Design Page Ann Hauble, Dellwood, Minnesota Elijah Altus Jost, Lawrence, Kansas B.S., Mathematics for Secondary Education B.A., Law, Politics & Society, History James Armin Hawkins, Des Moines Rasleen K. Kakar, Urbandale B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Computer Science Brooklyn Phelps Hawley, Maryville, Missouri Kellen Joseph Karls, De Pere, Wisconsin B.A., Environmental Science B.A., Quantitative Economics Mia Royond Hendrix, DeSoto, Texas B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics B.F.A., Musical Theatre Hallie Katlynne Keiper, Prior Lake, Minnesota Julisa Olga Heredia, Des Moines B.A., Sociology B.M.E., Music Education Madison S. Kelly, New Berlin, Wisconsin Michael Alvin Ismael Hernandez, Glendale, Arizona B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., History Emma Mae Kerr, Mound, Minnesota Joshua S. Hession, Springfield, Missouri B.A., Graphic Design B.A., Environmental Science, History Eric Brian King, Oak Forest, Illinois Grace Michelle Hipple, Bettendorf B.A., Law, Politics & Society, History B.A., History, Politics Sarah King, Cedar Rapids Jacob Daniel Hoehn, Manhattan, Illinois B.M., Instrumental Performance B.A., Environmental Science Ian William Klein, Bloomington, Minnesota Lily Anna Hofer, Saint Louis, Missouri B.A., Politics, Economics B.M., Music w/ Business Emphasis Tyler John Knor, Ankeny Hailey Lee Hoffman, West Des Moines B.S., Psychology B.S., Computer Science Andrew Thomas Kosharek, Dickeyville, Wisconsin Lucas John Hofmann, Lino Lakes, Minnesota B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.S., Physics, Mathematics Alexus Cille Kreft, Arlington, Minnesota Edward John Hohe, Stockton, California B.A., English, Law, Politics & Society B.A., Politics Anna Joy Kucera, Des Moines Haley S. Holmes, Mission, Kansas B.M., Instrumental Performance B.S., Individualized Major: Zoo & Conservation Science Ireland Rose Larsen, Rapid City, South Dakota Hannah M. Horowitz, Valencia, California B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Philosophy B.S., Computer Science Brynne Noel Lassiter, West Des Moines Carmen Reina Houck, Broomfield, Colorado B.A., English B.S., Kinesiology Kevin James Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois Grace K. Hulin, Carlinville, Illinois B.M.E., Music Education B.S., Environmental Science, Lauren Skye Lawson, Springfield, Missouri Individualized Major: Zoo and Conservation Science B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Kylie Lynn Hunter, Greenville, Wisconsin Andrew P. Lazicki, Park Ridge, Illinois B.A., Psychology B.S., Chemistry Aili Pearl Huss, Excelsior, Minnesota Peter A. Leap, Carpentersville, Illinois B.A., Spanish B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science B.S., Psychology Margaret Irisa Lehtinen, Saint Peter, Minnesota Mustafa Ahmed Ibrahim, Des Moines B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Computer Science Zachary Michael Lesniewicz, Joliet, Illinois Jonah James Jackson, Merrillville, Indiana B.A., Environmental Science B.A., Sociology Jaylon M. Lewis, Schleswig Rachel Lynn James, Anna, Texas B.A., Philosophy B.A., Politics Josephine Maya Lie, West Des Moines JaNiese Elizabeth Jensen, Dubuque B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Joely L. Lomas, Swansea, United Kingdom John Alexander Jenson, Leawood, Kansas B.A., International Relations B.A., Politics Nathan Carter Louis, Hampton, Minnesota Evan Thomas Johnson, Waunakee, Wisconsin B.A., Environmental Science B.A., History, Economics
10 11 Emily Applen Lovan, Des Moines Gavin Patrick Menning, Shakopee, Minnesota B.S., Psychology B.S., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science Amari Love, Chicago, Illinois Matthew J. Merritt, Des Moines B.S., Psychology B.S., Mathematics Jordan B. Lowrance, Overland Park, Kansas Skyler C. Merry, Monmouth, Illinois B.A., Music B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science B.S., Computer Science Matthew G. Meyer, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota Nikki Marie Lund, Edina, Minnesota B.S., Computer Science B.A., Graphic Design Chloe Mariah Meyers, Asbury Sandy Nhi Luong, Pleasant Hill B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Robyn Violet Michalec, Wausau, Wisconsin Daniel Christopher Madison, Des Moines B.A., Anthropology/Sociology, International Relations B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics Grace Marie Mikelsons, Middleton, Wisconsin Madison Cristin Magee, Overland Park, Kansas B.S., Environmental Science B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Emily Rose Miles, Manchester, Connecticut B.S., Biology B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Addison Jane Malinski, Keokuk B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Psychology Rylee Allen Miller, Jefferson, Wisconsin Avery Louise Malinski, Keokuk B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English Bryony E. Mitchell, Des Moines Haley Kristine Malone, Earlham B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Kennedy Nicole Mitchum, Florissant, Missouri Ashley Nicole March, Princeton, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Biology Scott Peter Molloy, Otley Loida Cecilia Marroquin-Martinez, Des Moines B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Computer Science B.S., Mathematics for Secondary Education Madison E. Monahan, Silver Lake, Minnesota Spencer Nolan Marsh, Knoxville B.S., Data Analytics B.M.E., Music Education Jonah Thomas Montoya, Parker, Colorado Case Collier Martin, Spokane, Washinton B.F.A., Theatre/Acting B.A., Economics Sophia Lynne Montoya-Suson, Parker, Colorado B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics B.F.A., Musical Theatre Farhiyo Abdirahman Matan, Des Moines Marisa Isabella Morris, Harrisburg, South Dakota B.A., Sociology B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English Annika Kathlyn Mather, West Peoria, Illinois Bailey Jordan Mosley, Rowlett, Texas B.A., English B.A., Biology Monica Martinez-Montero, Des Moines Catherine Linnea Mullen, Des Moines B.S., Computer Science B.A., Sociology Signe E. Mattson, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Aubin Marie Murphy, Lawrence, Kansas B.A., Law, Politics & Society, International Relations B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Hunter A. May, Plainfield, Illinois Matthew R. Musacchio, Lake Forest, Illinois B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics B.A., Psychology, English Molly Kay McCord, Parker, Colorado Logan Thomas Musel, Storm Lake B.S., Physics, Mathematics B.M.E., Music Education Kathleen Elizabeth McCracken, Edwardsville, Illinois B.M., Instrumental Performance B.A., International Relations, Religion Madeline Kay Nachtman, North Liberty Melissa Ann McElin, Stillwater, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.F.A., Graphic Design Adam R. Nelson, Atlantic Ryan Austin Gary McGinnis, Abingdon, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Biology Kaela L. Newman, Watertown, South Dakota Alec S. McGlasson, Eden Prairie, Minnesota B.S., Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science B.S., Computer Science Kevin Ngoc Nguyen, Urbandale Kiera McGregor, Des Moines B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Benjamin George Nienhuis, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Mallory J McQueen, Sheldon B.A., Biology B.A., Politics, History Alex George Nixa, Gurnee, Illinois Lucas Ray Menke, Indianola B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Chemistry
12 Emma Caroline Nixon, Leawood, Kansas Angelica Reyes, Des Moines B.S., Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science B.A., International Relations Grace Elizabeth Nolte, Parker, Colorado Learenna Annice Reynolds, Chicago, Illinois B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Gavin Christopher Nordberg, Rogers, Minnesota Kelsey Kay Rick, Center Point B.A., Politics, History B.A., Philosophy, English Samantha M. Nosler, Westfield, Indiana Thomas Gray Riordan, Crystal Lake, Illinois B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience B.M.E., Music Education Hannah Allaire Nuss, Leawood, Kansas Connor Joseph Ripperger, Dubuque B.A., Writing B.F.A., Musical Theatre Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant, Olive Branch, Mississippi Zachary Croix Risken, Eden Prairie, Minnesota B.A., Writing B.A., Anthropology/Sociology, Politics B.F.A., Musical Theatre Elijah Thomas Rockhold, Minneapolis, Minnesota Erin Elizabeth O’Keefe, Chaska, Minnesota B.A., English, International Relations B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Sarah Rosales, Des Moines Shirley Ketsye Ortega, Norwalk B.M., Vocal Performance B.A., Law, Politics & Society David Christopher Rosaschi, Irving, Texas Bryan Joel Ortiz, West Des Moines B.A., Chemistry B.A., Graphic Design Theresa Christine Rukavina, Rosemount, Minnesota Teresa Carmelita Otáñez-Ortiz, West Des Moines B.M., Instrumental Performance B.A., Law, Politics & Society Abigail Eloise Rundquist, Minnetonka, Minnesota Hannah Jane Parker, Lenexa, Kansas B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.F.A., Theatre Education, Theatre/Design Shelby Ann Sanders, Champlin, Minnesota Da’Shaun Alan Payne, Des Moines B.S., Psychology B.A., Spanish Holly Nicole Santman, Superior, Colorado Josephine Lee Pechous, Hastings, Minnesota B.A., Spanish B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Faith Madelyn Satern, Hiawatha Victor David Peka, Des Moines B.S., Biology, Individualized Major: Zoo and B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Conservation Science Roman Allen Penn, Hammond, Indiana Jacqueline Danielle Sayers, Shawnee, Kansas B.A., Sociology B.A., Law, Politics & Society Alexander Peralta Cornejo, Quito, Ecuador Matthew Shane Scandurra, Austin, Texas B.A., Sociology B.F.A., Musical Theatre Steven Peralta Cornejo, Quito, Ecuador Mason Daniel Schmidt, Kaukauna, Wisconsin B.A., Graphic Design B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Hernan Perez, Cottage Grove, Minnesota Micah Rae Schuiteman, West Des Moines B.A., Chemistry B.A., Politics Quynh Diem Pham, Des Moines Corey L. Schultz-Bever, Lawrence, Kansas B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.A., Sociology Madison Nicole Pierce, Fairmont, Minnesota Shyann Stonae Scott, Aurora, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Sociology Nicolas Jon Plankerhorn, Peru, Illinois Katherine Jo Segler, Owatonna, Minnesota B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics B.A., Graphic Design Dailia Carlie Plath, Chanhassen, Minnesota Rachel Elizabeth Selva, Columbia, Missouri B.A., Spanish B.S., Kinesiology Bailey Margaret Pohl, Stillwater, Minnesota Andrew Michael Shade, Glencoe, Illinois B.S., Neuroscience B.A., History Spencer Zachary Poole, Des Moines Natalie Lynn Sherman, Solon B.S., Computer Science B.A., Politics Frederik C. Powell, Poole, United Kingdom Brandon Michael Shreve, Mansfield, Texas B.S., Psychology B.F.A., Musical Theatre Graceanne Ruth Radichel, Apple Valley, Minnesota B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change B.A., Individualized Major: Zoo & Conservation Science Brendan Bruce Sienko, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Landra Jo Reece, Boone B.M., Vocal Performance B.A., Environmental Science Erik Sigman, Brookhaven, Georgia Carson Joseph Scott Reichardt, Waconia, Minnesota B.S., Kinesiology B.A., Sociology
12 13 Daniela Elena Silva, Lenexa, Kansas Madelyn Claire Topliff, Grinnell B.A., Writing, History B.A., Spanish Raina Kimberly Simonsen, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Rachel M. Trbovic, Willowbrook, Illinois B.M., Instrumental Performance B.A., Law, Politics & Society Manasi Singh, Clive Justin Grant Underwood, Overland Park, Kansas B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.S., Biology Benjamin Edward Sinnwell, Windsor Heights Maegan Valencia, Round Lake Beach, Illinois B.A., History B.S., Computer Science Alexandra Marie Sleva, Saint Cloud, Minnesota Bryce P. Valley, Topeka, Kansas B.A., Politics B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics Abbey Lee Smith, Kansas City, Kansas Sonita Payal Anna van der Leeuw, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A., Writing B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Emily Christine Smith, Cedar Rapids Raeann Irene VanDrongelen, Sioux Falls, South Dakota B.S., Environmental Science B.A., Law, Politics & Society, History Jacob Wendell Smith, Des Moines Samuel Max Veytsman, Arlington Heights, Illinois B.A., Politics B.A., International Relations, Politics Mikayla Jane Soelter, Fairmont, Minnesota Megan Danielle Vorhies, Leawood, Kansas B.A., Biology B.S., Neuroscience Elisa Maria Soosloff, Elgin, Illinois B.A., Physics B.A., Mathematics Sydney Katharine Walther, Richardson, Texas Kasey Lou Springsteen, Lisbon B.A., Mathematics B.A., English Brandon Lee Weaver, Flossmoor, Illinois Erin Rachel Steffenson, Owatonna, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Sophia Lee Weber, Apple Valley, Minnesota Hannah Nicole Stenback, Champlin, Minnesota B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Elizabeth Rose Weyer, Saint Paul, Minnesota Lasha Ivette Stewart, Anna, Texas B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology B.A., Drawing B.A., Chemistry Seth Harrison Strahan, Fairfax Elizabeth Ann Weyers, Bouton B.A., History B.A., Writing Maddelyn Jean Stuve, Mondovi, Wisconsin Alexander Robert White, Mason City B.A., English, Law, Politics & Society B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Winston F. Taylor, Saint Peter, Minnesota Alexandra Grace Wilber, Greenwood, Missouri B.A., Politics B.S., Neuroscience, Psychology David James Tennant, Aurora, Illinois Marguerite Pauline de Mello e Souza Wildermuth, B.S., Data Analytics West Des Moines Genevieve G. Thelen, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.S., Psychology B.S., Data Analytics Madison Nicole Willey, Albert Lea, Minnesota Michael Joshua Thimmesch, Plover, Wisconsin B.A., Graphic Design B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Alyssa Tennille Wilson, Lenexa, Kansas B.A., Chemistry B.A., Psychology William Scott Thomas, Stillwater, Minnesota Emma M. Wing, Sartell, Minnesota B.S., Physics, Mathematics B.A., Politics, History Andrew L. Thompson, Davenport Veronica Fairchild Winn, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics B.M., Music w/ Business Emphasis Teagan Michele Thune, Crystal Lake, Illinois Anna Rebecca Wondrasek, Hainesville, Illinois B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience, B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English International Relations Sophia Rose Wroblewski, Gordon, Nebraska Qifeng Tian, Shijiazhuang, China B.S., Astronomy B.S., Physics Sydney Anne Yotter, Prior Lake, Minnesota Paige D. Titak, Stoughton, Wisconsin B.S., Kinesiology B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Abigail Jane Youker, Olathe, Kansas Dillon Huan To, Des Moines B.S., Environmental Science B.A., International Relations Emma Isabella Tonn, Dubuque B.F.A., Theatre/Acting
14 college of business and public administration
Candidates Presented by Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez Assistant Professor ????????? and Assistant Professor ?????????????, Marshals bachelor degrees Nabil Ziad Abdel-Hamid, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin William Gearty Centner, Plymouth, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Finance, Accounting Asrielle Azisa Rene Allen, Milan, Illinois Samuel Blessing Chesa, Harare, Zimbabwe B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Lucas R. Alumbaugh, Blue Springs, Missouri Tate W. Clemen, Overland Park, Kansas B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Economics/Finance Christopher Daniel Auger, Hugo, Minnesota Cailey Shea Coghlan, Winnipeg, Canada B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sidharth Avasthy, Spring Hill, Florida Avery Glenn Collins, Knoxville B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Accounting Dalton Curtis Robert Bach, Pleasant Hill, Missouri William Joseph Cordier, Grandview, Missouri B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Marketing Olivia June Baumann, West Des Moines Thomas James Cravens, Minnetrista, Minnesota B.S.B.A., International Business/Management B.S.B.A., Finance, Accounting Kara Lynette Berk, Bloomington, Illinois Charles Dominic DeMerit, Port Washington, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management B.S.B.A., Accounting Andrew J. Berndt, Lake St Louis, Missouri Matthew D. Dieleman, Kansas City, Missouri B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing Oliver Roland Bihuniak, Prairie Village, Kansas Haley Elise Dietz, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Quantitative Economics Brady J. Bjorkman, San Juan Capistrano, California Nicolas R. Doerr, Glencoe, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management/Marketing B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics Benjamin James Blanchard, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Tanner W. Downs, Indianola B.S.B.A., Marketing, International Business B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics Calvin Brooks Blume, Rochester, Minnesota Leroy K. Enzugusi, Marion B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Aimee Jeanette Bolduc, Mokena, Illinois Alexander Michael Ernst, Bellevue B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., International Business/Marketing Riley Mitchell Borst, Prole Caroline Elizabeth Evans, Eagan, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Finance Robyn Olivia Bowes, Germantown Hills, Illinois Samuel W. Fluhr, O Fallon, Missouri B.S.B.A., Finance/Marketing B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Hoffman Wayne Boyea, Minneapolis, Minnesota D’Andre J. Forbes, Kingston, Jamaica B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Sara Joy Boylan, Chesterfield, Missouri Isaac Frederick Franks, Davenport B.S.B.A., Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Finance Sohil T. Brahmbhatt, Eleva, Wisconsin Natalie Bray Fry, Bullard, Texas B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management/Finance B.S.B.A., Accounting Amelia Rose Bretl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hannah Lyn Fuller, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Marketing Ethan Gregory Bridge, West Des Moines Connor William Gholson, Newton B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Finance Noah Brinkmeyer, Ames John Gibson II, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Information Systems David C. Brownell, Jamison, Pennsylvania Mitchell B. Goettl, Cameron, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance Layne Marie Burdette, Minneapolis, Minnesota Efrain Gonzalez, Storm Lake B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing B.S.B.A., Accounting Madison Faith Butler, Minonk, Minnesota Eva Roberta Greder, Plainfield, Illinois B.S.B.A., Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Accounting Oscar Camacho, Evanston, Illinois Abby L. Groendal, New Berlin, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics Elizabeth Goddard Cash, Hinsdale, Illinois Emma Jo Grossman, Albert Lea, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management B.S.B.A., Accounting
14 15 Manuel Gutierrez, Plainfield, Illinois Lauren Nicole Launer, Germantown, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Finance, Management B.S.B.A., Finance/Marketing Thomas G. Hawes, Glenview, Illinois Kai Yee Lee, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Richard John Hertogs, Riverside, Illinois Ryan Robert Lieb, Deerfield, Illinois B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Marketing Carter James Hince, Blaine, Minnesota Timothy Soobom Lim, Hoffman Estates, Illinois B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance Miles W. Hock, Valley, Nebraska Ashleigh Annabelle Lindhorn, Elgin, Illinois B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics Brendan Scott Holland, Gurnee, Illinois Ruben Michael Lotz, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance B.S.B.A., Finance David Andrew Holmes, Glencoe, Missouri Matthew Christian Lovelace, Centennial, Colorado B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Finance Amanda Jane Hosier, Runnells Carter Frank Lundgren, Urbandale B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Management B.S.B.A., Accounting Kylie Lynn Hunter, Greenville, Wisconsin Kyle A. MacDonald, Ontario, Canada B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance Syed Zohaib Hussain, Karachi, Pakistan Aleeza Melody Mandel, Golden Valley, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Marketing Nicholas D. Jacobson, Berthoud, Colorado Zachary Roy Martinez, Phoenix, Arizona B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Katelynne Anne Jensen, Austin, Minnesota Kerigan Marie McAllister, Frankfort, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Ryan Timothy Johnston, West Des Moines Jenna J. McNamara, La Crosse, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management B.S.B.A., Finance, Marketing Rebecca Sue Jonen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Matthew J. Merritt, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Jesiah Toure Jones, South Holland, Illinois Matthew G. Meyer, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Rasleen K. Kakar, Urbandale Natalie Monica Meyer, Pella B.S.B.A., Information Systems B.S.B.A., Marketing, Finance Indira Kapetanovic, Johnston Joshua M. Mocol, Eagen, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing B.S.B.A., Accounting Katherine Clare Kelly, Windsor Heights Kaysha Dianne Murphy, Decatur, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management/Marketing B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management Danielle M. Kinsella, Cooksville, Illinois Harrison James Murray, Reno, Nevada B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Finance Kortney Jean Kirby, Dubuque Sanjana Rajendran Nair, Waukee B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance Luke C. Knudsen, Grimes Clayton DuVall Nelson, Glenview, Illinois B.S.B.A., Accounting/Marketing B.S.B.A., Information Systems Andrew Ryan Kriceri, Aurora, Illinois Justin Tanner Nelson, Ham Lake, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Catherine Anne Kriceri, Aurora, Illinois Trey Jerald Newman, Oakdale, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Anna Louise Kunstmann, Fredonia, Wisconsin Vincent W. Njane, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Marketing Erika T. Kuriger, Blue Grass Richard Jacob Novaski, Tinley Park, Illinois B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Quinton Paul Lake, Hubbard John Eric O’Connor, Brownsville, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Economics Julia Grace Lanzel, Rochester, Minnesota Noah Scott Osorio, Ankeny B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Marketing B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
16 Marissa Elizabeth Owens, Rosemount, Minnesota Joseph D. Sienkiewicz, Chicago, Illinois B.S.B.A., International Business, Economics B.S.B.A., International Business/Marketing Aashka Keyur Patel, Round Lake Beach, Illinois Michael Isaiah Skinner, Glendale Heights, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance B.S.B.A., Marketing Samantha Grace Paulak, Kansas City, Missouri Alexandra Marie Sleva, Saint Cloud, Minnesota B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing B.S.B.A., International Business Claire Nicole Peterson, Windsor Heights James Callaway Smallwood, Parker, Colorado B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Quantitative Economics B.S.B.A., Marketing Hang Thi Thu Pham, Norwalk Devin Michael Smith, Chilicothe, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Andrew William Pierropoulos, Wheaton, Illinois Joshua P. St. Pierre, West Springfield, Massachusetts B.S.B.A., Management B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Accounting/Finance Nicholas James Pifer, Runnells Sarah Eunice Stephen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Alexander Anselm Piotrowski, Crystal Lake, Illinois Colin Robert Stidham, Oswego, Illinois B.S.B.A., Information Systems B.S.B.A., Finance John G. Piper, West Des Moines Kevin Thomas Sullivan, Chicago, Illinois B.S.B.A., Economics B.S.B.A., Marketing Joshua Ray Pyburn, Ankeny Megan Marie Taggart, Overland Park, Kansas B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Marketing B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Cassandra Irene Rehling, Colorado Springs, Colorado Katherine Rose Tallett, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., International Business Sophia Marie Revord, Middleton, Wisconsin Maria Tatarnikova, Wroclaw, Poland B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Information Systems Parker Andrew Reynolds, Cumming, Georgia Jenna Ann TeKolste, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Finance B.S.B.A., Finance John Robert Ricard, Little Rock, Arkansas Grace Nicole Telling, Bloomington, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Management Amy Viola Richards, Mundelein, Illinois Samantha Irene Terry, Indianola B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems B.S.B.A., Accounting Brianna Lee Ringen, Butterfield, Minnesota Gabrielle Kathleen Thom, Jordan, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Economics Kyle Edgar Rittmueller, Itasca, Illinois Isaac D. Thompson, Rock Island, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Marketing Joseph R. Romain, Saint Paul, Minnesota Emma Grace Thoreson, Pella B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management/Finance B.S.B.A., Marketing Karla Salgado, Wapello Kristen K. Tollas, Glen Ellyn, Illinois B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Management B.S.B.A., Marketing Haley Morgan Sampson, Lakeville, Minnesota Diana Isamar Urbina, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Information Systems Chamakpal Singh Sandhu, Johnston Ryan Christian Van Wyk, Pella B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Accounting Shreeya Sapkota, Chitwan, Nepal Madeline Marie Vander Feen, Sioux Falls, South Dakota B.S.B.A., International Business, Information Systems B.S.B.A., Accounting Chelsea Tabetha Sapp, West Des Moines Matthew Roberts Vickers, Rapid City, South Dakota B.S.B.A., Economics/International Business B.S.B.A., Accounting Andrew Michael Shade, Glencoe, Illinois Joseph Montana Vivone, Norwalk B.S.B.A., Marketing B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Information Systems, Law 3+3 Andrew Raymond Shafis, Mount Prospect, Illinois Michael Andrew VonWald, Rochester, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance B.S.B.A., Management Marcus Ray Shields, Plattsmouth, Nebraska Sydney Katharine Walther, Richardson, Texas B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Kelly Diana Short, Caledonia, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing
16 17 Megan Charlotte Webb, Thomas R. Wrigley, Frankfort, Illinois Wotton-Under-Edge, United Kingdom B.S.B.A., Information Systems B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance Jie Jing Yeoh, Penang, Malaysia Camille Elaine Wheels, Marion, Indiana B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science B.S.B.A., Finance, International Business Brooke Lauren Zander, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Hunter D. White, Hacienda Heights, California B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing B.S.B.A., Management/Marketing Corene Marie Zellner, Des Moines Emily Elizabeth Wilcox, Norfolk, Nebraska B.S.B.A., Business Studies B.S.B.A., Marketing McKenzie Jo Zenner, Savage, Minnesota Istvan Wilhelms, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan B.S.B.A., Accounting B.S.B.A., Marketing Lily Ruth Zhang, Maryland Heights, Missouri Emily Rachel Wilson, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics B.S.B.A., Marketing Emily Anne Kealoha Woitas, Kaneohe, Hawaii B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
18 college of pharmacy and health sciences
Candidates Presented by Dean Renae J. Chesnut Professor ??????????? and Associate Professor ?????????????????, Marshals
bachelor degrees Ruaa Faris Alobaidi, West Des Moines Jacob Samuel Midby, Hudson, Wisconsin B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Jaclyn Elizabeth Andersen, Rochester, Minnesota Taylor Danielle Muno, Dunlap, Illinois B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management Madyson Alexa Anglim, La Vista, Nebraska Matalyn Alida Ruthann Perry, Phelan, California B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Mirnesa Becirovic, Urbandale Franchesca Jayne Porter, Ankeny B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Bridget Lyn Davidson, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Danielle Marie Ross, Jefferson B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Konstantia Geraldine Dickens, Naperville, Illinois Abigail Ann Rye, Plymouth B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Meghan Helene Dixon, Bettendorf Joy Colleen Schnoebelen, Cedar Rapids B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Jenevi Nguyen Han Doan, Des Moines Madison Nicole Sehmer, Stoughton, Wisconsin B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Corey Benjamin Elliott, Pella Alea Lynn Slater, Montezuma B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Alexander Lee Fischer, Dubuque Zola Ry Hills Sloth, Racine, Wisconsin B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Jason Timothy Grady, Cary, Illinois Gwendelyn N. Soliz, Granite City, Illinois B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Amy Nicole Helseth, Plymouth, Minnesota Rachel Ann Stafford, Prairie City B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Kaitlyn J. Hester, Cedar Rapids Hope Amber Stone, West Des Moines B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Stephanie Lee Jarecki, Brookfield, Wisconsin Kayla Lynn Strodtman, Savage, Minnesota B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied John Alexander Jenson, Leawood, Kansas Nicole Lynn Timmons, Davenport B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Joshua Allan Kimm, Grimes Emma Ruth Torrens-Burton, Oronoco, Minnesota B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management Alexander J. Klosterman, Bloomington, Illinois Sabrina A. Uddin, Schaumburg, Illinois B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Noah Albert Linder, Lake Elmo, Minnesota Kayley Elizabeth Weiland, Dubuque B.S., Health Sciences: Health Services Management B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Josephine Louise Lowe, Johnston Faith Alexis Wilson, Waukee B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Aobakwe Last Malau, Des Moines Haley Renae Wood, Waukee B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
18 19 school of journalism and mass communication
Candidates Presented by Dean Kathleen A. Richardson Associate Professor ??????????? and Professor ??????????????, Marshals bachelor degrees Vada Clair Abrahamson, Chariton Mackenzie Mardell Ekern, Sioux Falls, South Dakota B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Aileen Acosta, Chicago, Illinois Nicholas James Ellis, Saint Charles B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media Jared John Freese Allread, Oak Park, Illinois Amy L. Flieder, Marion B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Laura Anne Anderson, Boone Kathryn Jean Louise Gaito, Topeka, Kansas B.A.J.M.C., News, Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Sydney Leigh Anderson, Altoona Erykah L. Grady-Cohen, Posen, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Advertising B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Anthony William Arroyo, Des Moines Maddison Lee Grell, Sterling, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Advertising Sarah Emily Ball, Elburn, Illinois Jose Miguel Guzman, Cicero, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Public Relations Greta Ann Haas, Menomonie, Wisconsin Allyn Rose Benkowich, Warrenton, Missouri B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Strategic Political Communication Sarah Ann Bogaards, Urbandale Adam Heater, Indianola B.A.J.M.C., News B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Cameron Harrison Bolton, Riverside, Illinois Anne Marie Hirschfeld, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin B.A.J.M.C., News B.A.J.M.C., Advertising, Public Relations Madeleine Ann Bonnallie, Tulsa, Oklahoma Katherine Copeland Hull, Leawood, Kansas B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Digital Media Production Celia G. Brocker, Ankeny Rachel Lynn James, Anna, Texas B.A.J.M.C., News B.A.J.M.C., News Genesis Mireille Buckhalton, Minneapolis, Minnesota Chloe Marie Janich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Valerie Elisse Buvat De Virginy, Springfield, Missouri Lila Jewel Johnson, Leawood, Kansas B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Fatima Adriana Calderon Ceron, Des Moines Hallie Katlynne Keiper, Prior Lake, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Olivia Ashton Carew, Garner Emma Mae Kerr, Mound, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Public Relations Madison Nicole Koetting, Kansas City, Missouri Alondra Gonzalez Carrillo, Aurora, Colorado B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media, Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Michelle H. Kofman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Caitlin Elizabeth Clement, Arvada, Colorado B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media Lauren Skye Lawson, Springfield, Missouri Emilyn Sarah Crabbe, Ballwin, Missouri B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Ryan Lawrence LeFort, Los Angeles, California Kollin H. Crompton, Bellvue, Nebraska B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Nikki Marie Lund, Edina, Minnesota Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Hannah E. Cummins, Tipton Katherine Kelly McCarthy, Naperville, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Kennedy Paige Dockhorn, Kansas City, Missouri Megan Louise McDowell, Des Moines B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Alina I. Dorion, Plainfield, Illinois Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media Taylor Anne McGill, Ankeny Meghan Maya Drahota, Omaha, Nebraska B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Malique Otis-Lee Miller, Des Moines Nicholas Joseph Drahozal, Cedar Rapids B.A.J.M.C., Advertising B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Nicholas Wayne Miller, Polk City Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
20 Erin Marie Mumford, Topeka, Kansas Kevin Josef Taeyaerts, Elmhurst, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Aubin Marie Murphy, Lawrence, Kansas Winston F. Taylor, Saint Peter, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Cheyann Sierra Neades, Des Moines Delainey Grace Thorud, Edina, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Hannah Allaire Nuss, Leawood, Kansas Madelyn Claire Topliff, Grinnell B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Halle Christine Peterson, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Rachel M. Trbovic, Willowbrook, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media Lucius Pham, Galena, Illinois Nathan M. Trees, Arden, North Carolina B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Digital Media Production Sydney Clara Valenta, Waconia, Minnesota Savannah Grace Prescott, Kingsland, Georgia B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Advertising B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Ellen Elizabeth Vroege, Deephaven, Minnesota Ashwin Jacob Raj, Schaumburg, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Advertising B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Gavin W. Waller, Des Moines Joshua Randolph, Chicago, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production, News B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Addison Diane Weakley, Olathe, Kansas Carson Joseph Scott Reichardt, Waconia, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., News B.A.J.M.C., News Rachel Megan Wente, Janesville, Wisconsin Angelica Reyes, Des Moines B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Elizabeth Ann Weyers, Bouton Seherzada Salkanovic, Des Moines B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Brandon John Wheelock, Ankeny Holly Nicole Santman, Superior, Colorado B.A.J.M.C., News B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Emily Elizabeth Wilcox, Norfolk, Nebraska Lauren Christine Selfridge, Lemont, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, Madison Nicole Willey, Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Media Katherine J. Simpson, Spencer Leah Lynn Wilson, Waukee B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Kasey Lou Springsteen, Lisbon Jenna Lee Zellmann, Norwood, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Sophie Gabriel Elizabeth Strong, Norwalk B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
20 21 HONORS DESIGNATION
Honors at Graduation
Students who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are recognized with the following honors:
cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 magna cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89 summa cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above
Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined in the Drake catalog.
The Honors Program
The Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that al- lows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and pursu- ing special projects.
Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.
honor societies Phi Alpha Theta — History Alpha Kappa Delta — Sociology Phi Beta Kappa — Scholarship Beta Alpha Psi — Business Phi Delta Epsilon — Pre-Medicine Beta Beta Beta — Biology Phi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy Leadership Chi Omega Lambda — Chemistry Pi Alpha Alpha — Public Administration Kappa Delta Pi — Education Pi Kappa Lambda — Music Kappa Mu Epsilon — Mathematics Pi Sigma Alpha — Political Science Kappa Tau Alpha — Journalism Pi Theta Epsilon — Occupational Therapy Lambda Alpha — Anthropology Psi Chi — Psychology Nu Rho Psi — Neuroscience Rho Chi — Pharmacy Omicron Delta Epsilon — Economics Sigma Tau Delta — English Order of Omega — Greek IAPLS — Undergraduate Research
Academic excellence; outstanding performance; leadership; upholding the highest standards and ideals, character, personality, and promise of success; and a high level of ability, talent, and potential are the various criteria for membership in these organizations. The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Fall 2020 semester and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter. Names listed in honor societies include December 2020 graduates. This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the May 15, 2021, commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.
22 HONORS RECIPIENTS
the honors program
university honors
Aileen Acosta Amari Love Jacob Joel Reynolds Sonita Payal Anna van Wyatt G. Anderson Avery Louise Malinski Elijah Thomas Rockhold der Leeuw Abigail Linse Bethke Signe E. Mattson Theresa Christine Rukavina Rachel Megan Wente Kelly Marie Current Matthew J. Merritt Jacqueline Danielle Sayers Marguerite Pauline de Rachel Rebecca Fischer Marisa Isabella Morris Natalie Lynn Sherman Mello e Souza Brittany Ann Freeman Alex George Nixa Gwendelyn N. Soliz Wildermuth Carmen Reina Houck Hannah Allaire Nuss Seth Harrison Strahan Anna Rebecca Wondrasek Ian William Klein Carson Joseph Scott Maddelyn Jean Stuve Alexus Cille Kreft Reichardt Andrew L. Thompson
all-university honors
oreon e. scott order of omega award Caroline Elizabeth Evans This award is presented Mia Nicole Fidanze to students receiving the Anna Rose Gabalski baccalaureate degree, Page Ann Hauble who have attended Drake Rebecca Sue Jonen University for at least four Katherine Clare Kelly semesters, and who have Case Collier Martin been of the greatest ser- Nicholas Wayne Miller vice to the University during Erin Marie Mumford their years at the University. Carson Joseph Scott Reichardt ????????????? Katherine J. Simpson Michael Andrew VonWald Addison Diane Weakley Thomas R. Wrigley
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school of education honors summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude departmental honors Abigail Christine Ford Madison Mae Elaine Ford Hannah Raye Bormann Hannah Jane Parker Megan Michelle Hoppe Page Ann Hauble Abigail Christine Ford Dailia Carlie Plath Annika Kathlyn Mather Aaliyah Denese Quinn Madison Mae Elaine Ford Mary Rose Radice Hannah Nicole Stenback Jacob Joel Reynolds Megan Michelle Hoppe Abigail Victoria Elisa Maria Soosloff Hannah Jane Parker Elizabeth Johnson Weber Stephenson Grace Eva Sullivan Dailia Carlie Plath Kinsey Parker Zacharski Aaliyah Denese Quinn Mary Rose Radice Benjamin Edward Sinnwell Hannah Nicole Stenback Abigail Victoria Stephenson Elizabeth Johnson Weber
kappa delta pi
Abigail Christine Ford Kinsey Parker Zacharski
24 college of arts and sciences honors
summa cum laude magna cum laude Elijah Thomas Rockhold cum laude Theresa Christine Marisela Alicia Aguilar Matthew Thomas Aceto Rukavina Elizabeth Anne Aho Pawel Barnas Aileen Acosta Abigail Eloise Rundquist Samantha Leigh Bennett Allyn Rose Benkowich R. Annemiek Arkema Faith Madelyn Satern Nicholas Robert Bierman Abigail Linse Bethke Sarah G. Aubin Katherine Jo Segler Kathryn Ann Bohn Riley Mitchell Borst Hunter Vanlier Beyer Andrew Michael Shade Lauren Briley Carroll Hannah Rae Broshar Amber Lea Billings Brandon Michael Shreve Dillon Theodore Lawrence Annabelle Joy Costanzo Ryan Andrew Capps Daniela Elena Silva Chaney Emilyn Sarah Crabbe Brooke Emily Erin Rachel Steffenson Emma E.K. Crippen Danielle Marie Dircks Carter-Westphal Hannah Nicole Stenback Erik Von Fahner Alina I. Dorion Jacob Russell Curley Seth Harrison Strahan Evyn Elizabeth Fickau Madilyn Rose Ellis Kelly Marie Current Maddelyn Jean Stuve Owen Robert Finn Taylor A. Fisher Nicolas R. Doerr Winston F. Taylor Amy L. Flieder Brittany Ann Freeman Brianna L. Dompke Bryce P. Valley Gillian Elizabeth Gergen Maria Colleen Gnoza Mackenzie Mardell Ekern Raeann Irene Bridget G. Gervais Mahgol S. Golshani Nicholas James Ellis VanDrongelen Miles L. Graham Emily S. Hanna Mia Nicole Fidanze Marguerite Pauline de Page Ann Hauble Hailey Lee Hoffman Lucia E. Garrett Mello e Souza Brooklyn Phelps Hawley Hannah M. Horowitz Jack Cordray Griffin Wildermuth Joshua S. Hession Aili Pearl Huss Hailey Elizabeth Gutowski Madison Nicole Willey Lily Anna Hofer JaNiese Elizabeth Jensen Joseph Nile Harkins Alyssa Tennille Wilson Lucas John Hofmann Hallie Katlynne Keiper Carmen Reina Houck Anna Rebecca Wondrasek Edward John Hohe Andrew Thomas Kosharek Grace K. Hulin Sydney Anne Yotter John Alexander Jenson Alexus Cille Kreft Rachel Lynn James Sarah King Lauren Skye Lawson Evan Thomas Johnson Tyler John Knor Josephine Maya Lie Hunter Elijah Leo Johnson Andrew P. Lazicki Avery Louise Malinski Elijah Altus Jost Sandy Nhi Luong Signe E. Mattson Madison S. Kelly Ashley Nicole March Kathleen Elizabeth Ian William Klein Case Collier Martin McCracken Anna Joy Kucera Monica Martinez-Montero Lucas Ray Menke Ireland Rose Larsen Mallory J McQueen Matthew J. Merritt Brynne Noel Lassiter Chloe Mariah Meyers Matthew G. Meyer Kevin James Lawrence Emily Rose Miles Robyn Violet Michalec Margaret Irisa Lehtinen Bryony E. Mitchell Scott Peter Molloy Daniel Christopher Aubin Marie Murphy Marisa Isabella Morris Madison Grace Elizabeth Nolte Kaela L. Newman Madison Cristin Magee Hannah Allaire Nuss Kevin Ngoc Nguyen Addison Jane Malinski Bailey Margaret Pohl Benjamin George Nienhuis Haley Kristine Malone Frederik C. Powell Emma Caroline Nixon Annika Kathlyn Mather Kelsey Kay Rick Hannah Jane Parker Gavin Patrick Menning Thomas Gray Riordan Josephine Lee Pechous Skyler C. Merry Connor Joseph Ripperger Dailia Carlie Plath Grace Marie Mikelsons Rachel Elizabeth Selva Holly Nicole Santman Madison E. Monahan Elisa Maria Soosloff Jacqueline Danielle Sayers Sophia Lynne Kasey Lou Springsteen Mason Daniel Schmidt Montoya-Suson Lasha Ivette Stewart Mikayla Jane Soelter Catherine Linnea Mullen Andrew L. Thompson Michael Joshua Logan Thomas Musel Teagan Michele Thune Thimmesch Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant Justin Grant Underwood Paige D. Titak Teresa Carmelita Sophia Rose Wroblewski Madelyn Claire Topliff Otáñez-Ortiz Megan Danielle Vorhies Alexander Peralta Cornejo Sydney Katharine Walther Steven Peralta Cornejo Elizabeth Rose Weyer Quynh Diem Pham Alexander Robert White Madison Nicole Pierce Alexandra Grace Wilber Carson Joseph Scott Reichardt
24 25 departmental Kathleen Elizabeth Madison Nicole Willey alpha kappa delta honors McCracken Anna Rebecca Wondrasek (sociology honor Mallory J McQueen society) Matthew Thomas Aceto Lucas Ray Menke Gavin Patrick Menning Marisela Alicia Aguilar Brittany Ann Freeman Matthew J. Merritt R. Annemiek Arkema Marisela Alicia Aguilar Sarah G. Aubin Matthew G. Meyer Pawel Barnas Robyn Violet Michalec Grace Marie Mikelsons Allyn Rose Benkowich beta beta beta Abigail Linse Bethke Emily Rose Miles Bryony E. Mitchell (biology honor Hunter Vanlier Beyer society) Amber Lea Billings Scott Peter Molloy Riley Mitchell Borst Madison E. Monahan Amber Lea Billings Hannah Rae Broshar Sophia Lynne Miles L. Graham Ryan Andrew Capps Montoya-Suson JaNiese Elizabeth Jensen Brooke Emily Carter Marisa Isabella Morris Andrew Thomas Kosharek Annabelle Joy Costanzo Catherine Linnea Mullen Sandy Nhi Luong Emilyn Sarah Crabbe Kaela L. Newman Madison Cristin Magee Kelly Marie Current Kevin Ngoc Nguyen Ashley Nicole March Danielle Marie Dircks Benjamin George Nienhuis Josephine Lee Pechous Nicolas R. Doerr Emma Caroline Nixon Abigail Eloise Rundquist Alina I. Dorion Hannah Allaire Nuss Mikayla Jane Soelter Mackenzie Mardell Ekern Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant Erin Rachel Steffenson Madilyn Rose Ellis Teresa Carmelita Michael Joshua Nicholas James Ellis Otáñez-Ortiz Thimmesch Mia Nicole Fidanze Hannah Jane Parker Paige D. Titak Taylor A. Fisher Alexander Peralta Cornejo Justin Grant Underwood Brittany Ann Freeman Steven Peralta Cornejo Elizabeth Rose Weyer Lucia E. Garrett Madison Nicole Pierce Alexander Robert White Gillian Elizabeth Gergen Dailia Carlie Plath Alexandra Grace Wilber Maria Colleen Gnoza Connor Joseph Ripperger
Mahgol S. Golshani Elijah Thomas Rockhold
Jack Cordray Griffin Holly Nicole Santman Emily S. Hanna Faith Madelyn Satern kappa mu epsilon Joshua S. Hession Jacqueline Danielle Sayers (mathematics Hailey Lee Hoffman Mason Daniel Schmidt honorary society) Lucas John Hofmann Katherine Jo Segler Hannah M. Horowitz Andrew Michael Shade Evelyn Abigail Adams Aili Pearl Huss Brandon Michael Shreve Asriella Azisa Rene Allen JaNiese Elizabeth Jensen Daniela Elena Silva Christopher Daniel Auger Evan Thomas Johnson Mikayla Jane Soelter Haley Elise Dietz Hunter Elijah Leo Johnson Kasey Lou Springsteen Nicholas R. Doerr Elijah Altus Jost Hannah Nicole Stenback Maximilian Fridrich Hallie Katlynne Keiper Seth Harrison Strahan Lucas John Hofmann Madison S. Kelly Maddelyn Jean Stuve Rebecca Sue Jonen Andrew Thomas Kosharek Michael Joshua Daniel Christopher Alexus Cille Kreft Thimmesch Madison Anna Joy Kucera Andrew L. Thompson Skyler C. Merry Ireland Rose Larsen Teagan Michele Thune Madison E. Monahan Brynne Noel Lassiter Paige D. Titak Kaela L. Newman Kevin James Lawrence Madelyn Claire Topliff Emma Caroline Nixon Lauren Skye Lawson Bryce P. Valley Claire Nicole Peterson Margaret Irisa Lehtinen Raeann Irene Megan Marie Taggart Josephine Maya Lie VanDrongelen Sydney Katharine Walther Addison Jane Malinski Megan Danielle Vorhies Avery Louise Malinski Sydney Katharine Walther Haley Kristine Malone Elizabeth Rose Weyer Annika Kathlyn Mather Alexander Robert White Signe E. Mattson Alexandra Grace Wilber
26 phi delta epsilon pi sigma alpha sigma tau delta lambda alpha (pre-medicine (political science (english honor (anthropology honor society) honor society) society) honor society) Nicholas Robert Bierman Taylor A. Fisher Allyn Rose Benkowich Robyn Violet Michalec Danielle Marie Dircks Rachel Lynn James Abigail Linse Bethke Mia Nicole Fidanze John Alexander Jenson Madeleine Ann Bonnallie Mahgol S. Golshani Ian William Klein Alexus Cille Kreft omicron delta JaNiese Elizabeth Jensen Kathleen Elizabeth Brynne Noel Lassiter epsilon Andrew Thomas Kosharek McCracken Megan Marie Taggart (economics Sandy Nhi Luong Winston F. Taylor Elizabeth Ann Weyers honor society) Mikayla Jane Soelter Teagan Michele Thune Paige D. Titak Alexander Robert Haley Elise Dietz White Bryony E. Mitchell psi chi (psychology
honor society)
pi kappa lambda phi alpha theta Avyn Elizabeth Fickau (music honor (history honor Aili Pearl Huss society) society) Addison Louise Malinski Marguerite Pauline de Alina I. Dorion Mello e Souza Kelly Marie Current Hailey Elizabeth Gutowski Wildermuth Mallory J McQueen Hunter Elijah Leo Johnson Raeann Irene Anna Joy Kucera VanDrongelen Kevin James Lawrence Andrew Michael Shade Logan Thomas Musel Gwendelyn N. Soliz Theresa Christine
Rukavina
phi beta kappa (national honor society)
Committee working on this
26 27 college of business and public administration honors summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude departmental honors Riley Mitchell Borst Asrielle Azisa Rene Allen Olivia June Baumann Layne Marie Burdette Kara Lynette Berk Aimee Jeanette Bolduc Asrielle Azisa Rene Allen Cailey Shea Coghlan Andrew J. Berndt Hoffman Wayne Boyea Kara Lynette Berk Avery Glenn Collins Oliver Roland Bihuniak William Gearty Centner Oliver Roland Bihuniak Natalie Bray Fry Calvin Brooks Blume Thomas James Cravens Riley Mitchell Borst Mitchell B. Goettl Sara Joy Boylan Hannah Lyn Fuller Amelia Rose Bretl Abby L. Groendal Amelia Rose Bretl John Gibson II Layne Marie Burdette Rebecca Sue Jonen Haley Elise Dietz David Andrew Holmes Cailey Shea Coghlan Julia Grace Lanzel Nicolas R. Doerr Katherine Clare Kelly Avery Glenn Collins Kai Yee Lee Tanner W. Downs Andrew Ryan Kriceri Thomas James Cravens Jenna J. McNamara Caroline Elizabeth Evans Ashleigh Annabelle Haley Elise Dietz Matthew J. Merritt Jason Timothy Grady Lindhorn Nicolas R. Doerr Matthew G. Meyer Eva Roberta Greder Ruben Michael Lotz Tanner W. Downs Natalie Monica Meyer Emma Jo Grossman Aleeza Melody Mandel Natalie Bray Fry Hang Thi Thu Pham Indira Kapetanovic Sanjana Rajendran Nair Mitchell B. Goettl Haley Morgan Sampson Catherine Anne Kriceri Justin Tanner Nelson Abby L. Groendal Devin Michael Smith Kerigan Marie McAllister Richard Jacob Novaski Rebecca Sue Jonen Joshua P. St. Pierre Trey Jerald Newman Alexander Anselm Indira Kapetanovic Samantha Irene Terry Samantha Grace Paulak Piotrowski Andrew Ryan Kriceri Kristen K. Tollas Claire Nicole Peterson Joshua Ray Pyburn Catherine Anne Kriceri Ryan Christian Van Wyk John Robert Ricard Amy Viola Richards Julia Grace Lanzel Joseph Montana Vivone Kyle Edgar Rittmueller Brianna Lee Ringen Kai Yee Lee Sydney Katharine Walther Andrew Michael Shade Joseph R. Romain Jenna J. McNamara Lily Ruth Zhang Maria Tatarnikova Chamakpal Singh Sandhu Matthew J. Merritt Megan Charlotte Webb Marcus Ray Shields Matthew G. Meyer Sarah Eunice Stephen Natalie Monica Meyer Megan Marie Taggart Samantha Grace Paulak Jenna Ann TeKolste Claire Nicole Peterson Michael Andrew VonWald Hang Thi Thu Pham
Emily Elizabeth Wilcox John Robert Ricard Emily Rachel Wilson Amy Viola Richards Thomas R. Wrigley Kyle Edgar Rittmueller Brooke Lauren Zander Haley M. Sampson McKenzie Jo Zenner Devin Michael Smith Joshua P. St. Pierre Maria Tatarnikova Samantha Irene Terry Kristen K. Tollas Ryan Christian Van Wyk
Joseph Montana Vivone Michael Andrew VonWald
Sydney Katharine Walther Megan Charlotte Webb Lily Ruth Zhang
28 beta alpha psi
William Gearty Centner Avery Glenn Collins Natalie Bray Fry Eva Roberta Greder Brendan Scott Holland Erika T. Kuriger Carter Frank Lundgren Sophia Marie Revord Chamakpal Singh Sandhu Samantha Irene Terry McKenzie Jo Zenner
alpha kappa psi scholarship key winners
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delta sigma pi scholarship key winners
Megan Marie Taggart
28 29 college of pharmacy and health sciences honors
summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude departmental honors Bridget Lyn Davidson Madyson Alexa Anglim Ruaa Faris Alobaidi Corey Benjamin Elliott Konstantia Geraldine Meghan Helene Dixon Madyson Alexa Anglim Franchesca Jayne Porter Dickens Alexander Lee Fischer Bridget Lyn Davidson Rachel Ann Stafford Josephine Louise Lowe Stephanie Lee Jarecki Corey Benjamin Elliott Jacob Samuel Midby John Alexander Jenson Rachel Ann Stafford Nicole Lynn Timmons Joshua Allan Kimm Nicole Lynn Timmons Taylor Danielle Muno Abigail Ann Rye Joy Colleen Schnoebelen Madison Nicole Sehmer Gwendelyn N. Soliz
30 school of journalism and mass communication honors
summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude departmental honors Allyn Rose Benkowich Aileen Acosta Vada Clair Abrahamson Sarah Ann Bogaards Laura Anne Anderson Celia G. Brocker Aileen Acosta Emilyn Sarah Crabbe Kollin H. Crompton Genesis Mireille Allyn Rose Benkowich Alina I. Dorion Mackenzie Mardell Ekern Buckhalton Sarah Ann Bogaards Greta Ann Haas Nicholas James Ellis Valerie Elisse Buvat Genesis Mireille Katherine Copeland Hull Adam Heater De Virginy Buckhalton Hallie Katlynne Keiper Rachel Lynn James Olivia Ashton Carew Olivia Ashton Carew Lauren Skye Lawson Cheyann Sierra Neades Alondra Gonzalez Carrillo Alondra Gonzalez Carrillo Holly Nicole Santman Lucius Pham Caitlin Elizabeth Clement Emilyn Sarah Crabbe Katherine J. Simpson Carson Joseph Scott Nicholas Joseph Drahozal Kollin H. Crompton Madelyn Claire Topliff Reichardt Amy L. Flieder Alina I. Dorion Addison Diane Weakley Lauren Christine Selfridge Maddison Lee Grell Mackenzie Mardell Ekern Rachel Megan Wente Winston F. Taylor Madison Nicole Koetting Maddison Lee Grell Delainey Grace Thorud Erin Marie Mumford Greta Ann Haas Madison Nicole Willey Aubin Marie Murphy Adam Heater Jenna Lee Zellmann Hannah Allaire Nuss Katherine Copeland Hull Halle Christine Peterson Rachel Lynn James Seherzada Salkanovic Hallie Katlynne Keiper Kasey Lou Springsteen Madison Nicole Koetting Emily Elizabeth Wilcox Lauren Skye Lawson Cheyann Sierra Neades Lucius Pham Seherzada Salkanovic Holly Nicole Santman Lauren Christine Selfridge Katherine J. Simpson Kasey Lou Springsteen Winston F. Taylor Delainey Grace Thorud Madelyn Claire Topliff Addison Diane Weakley Rachel Megan Wente Emily Elizabeth Wilcox Madison Nicole Willey Jenna Lee Zellmann
kappa tau alpha national honor society
Sarah Ann Bogaards Jasmine Dezarra Brooks Diane Kay DeVault Alina I. Dorion Greta Ann Haas Jennifer Ann Halupnik Megan Hanson Katherine Copeland Hull Krista Ann Jackson Kenyon Ryan Kemnitz Lauren Skye Lawson Sarah Elizabeth McCarthy Holly Nicole Santman Christine Marie Thiriet Madelyn Claire Topliff Addison Diane Weakley 30 31 32 THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Graduate Program may fifteenth, two thousand twenty one, two o’clock in the afternoon
the academic processional...... A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed Sine Nomine, R. Vaughan Williams
the call to order...... Craige C. Wrenn University Marshal
the national anthem...... ??????????????? the drake hymn Class of 2021
introduction of platform...... Marty Martin party and remarks President of the University
remarks...... ??????????????? Class of 2021
the presentation of candidates...... Sue J. Mattison Provost of the University
the conferring of...... President Martin doctoral degrees
the conferring of...... President Martin other degrees
the presentation of diplomas...... President Martin and Deans of the Colleges and Schools
the academic recessional...... The Sinfonians Clifton Williams
Music provided by Drake University Concert Band Vince J. Kenney, Director
*Drake University Law School held its own commencement ceremony on May 14, and Law School graduates are listed in their commencement program.
32 33 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
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Dr. Bobby D. Russell serves as the Public Health Dental Director for the State of Iowa, Department of Public Health. He joined the organization in 2005. In addition to the Master of Public Administration degree to be awarded today, Bobby earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University in 1981, a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loyola University of Chicago in 1988, and completed a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2002. He is a member of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, the National Network for Oral Health Access, the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry. He recently was appointed a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, and to the Drake University Chapter of the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society for Public Administration.
Bobby resides in Des Moines where he also serves on the Board of Directors and Vice President of the Region VII Head Start Association, the Board of Directors of the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), the Iowa Hawk-I Advisory Committee, the Free Clinics of Iowa Advisory Committee, and the Lifelong Smiles Dental Coalition.
34 school of education
Candidates Presented by Dean Ryan M. Wise Assistant Professor ???????????????? and Associate Professor ????????????????, Marshals doctorate degrees Michael Joseph-Elias Albarracin Kayla Kristine Gormley Ed.D., Leadership Ph.D., Education B.M., University of Iowa, 2005 B.S.E., Drake University, 2014 M.M., University, of Northern Iowa, 2012 M.S.E., Drake University, 2016 M.S.E., Drake University, 2018 dissertation title: dissertation title: A Phenomenographical Comparison of Software Decisions, Decisions: A Case Study Examining Factors Engineers’ and Technology Leaders’ Perceptions of That Influence the Principal’s Decision-Making Process Engineering Workplace Culture During the Referral of English Learners for Special adviser: Dr. Jerrid Kruse Education adviser: Dr. Randy Peters Rachelle Lynne Karstens Ph.D., Education Jessy Rose Bibler B.A., Wartburg College, 1992 Ph.D., Education J.D., University of Iowa, 1995 B.A., Beuna Vista University, 2014 dissertation title: M.Ed., Beuna Vista University, 2017 Sensemaking and Rainmaking: A Phenomenology dissertation title: Examining the Fundraising Experiences of Presidents at Examining Specials and Non-Specials Teachers’ Sense of Private, NonProfit Institutions of Higher Education Belonging and the Professional Development They adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper Receive: A Study of Midwest K-12 Teachers adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie Heath Lynn Lewis Ph.D., Education Deborah Lyn Boldt B.A., Concordia University, 2006 Ph.D., Education M.A., Gonzaga University, 2014 B.A., Buena Vista University, 1996 dissertation title: M.A.T., Morningside College, 2014 Tend my Sheep: A Phenomenology Exploring Generation Z’s dissertation title: Understanding of and Experience with Christian Clergy Elementary Teachers Experiences with the Fidelity of Leadership Inclusion in the Least Restricted Environment Viewed adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper through Strange and Banning’s Environmental Model adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper Diana Quillin O’Leary Ph.D., Education Chad Eugene Cardani-Trollinger B.A., Central College, 1983 Ph.D., Education M.S.E., Drake University, 1995 B.A., Buena Vista University, 1996 dissertation title: M.S., Iowa State University, 2000 Examining the Social and Emotional Competencies of Iowa dissertation title: Teachers and Their Beliefs About Social and Emotional Preserving the Academy: Staff and Faculty Perspectives Learning on the Future of Higher Education at Private, Liberal Arts adviser: Dr. Matt Hayden Colleges adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper Tamara Lynn Masters Ph.D., Education Anthony Ferguson, Jr B.S.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2007 Ed.D., Leadership M.Ed., Concordia University, 2012 B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 Ed.S., Drake University, 2017 M.S., Drake University, 2017 dissertation title: dissertation title: Preschoolers’ Access to Writing Materials During A Panoramic View of the Lived Experience of Black Independent Time University Faculty adviser: Dr. Jill Johnson adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
34 35 Kandice Kay Roethler Stephanie Anne Tuinstra Brown Ph.D., Education Ph.D., Education B.A., University of Iowa, 2011 B.A., Simpson College, 1999 M.S.E., Drake University, 2015 M.S.E., Drake University, 2006 dissertation title: Ed.S., Drake University, 2011 Investigating the Phenomena of Work Engagement, dissertation title: Burnout, and Psychological Capital in Teachers: A Job Self-Awareness of Who One is Makes a Difference: demands-resources approach Examining the Predictive Role of Psychological Capital to adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper Mitigate Leadership Turnover in Iowa’s School Systems adviser: Dr. Trent Grundmeyer Corey Robert St. John Andrew Joseph Vogel Ed.D., Leadership Ph.D., Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2003 B.A., Drake University, 2005 M.A., Viterbo University, 2010 M.Ed., Washburn University, 2015 dissertation title: M.L.S., Washburn University, 2017 A Multiple-Case Study of Secondary Schools Counselors’ dissertation title: Perceptions of Meeting Social and Emotional Needs of Exploring Second Generation Technological Tools: Gifted and Talented Students International Student Service Providers Use of adviser: Dr. Sally Beisser Technology to Support International Students adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper Christine Ann Sturgeon Ph.D., Education Penny Lynn Watgen B.A.E., University of Northern Iowa, 2009 Ph.D., Education M.A., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2011 B.A., William Penn University, 2008 dissertation title: M.A.T., Drake University, 2012 A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of dissertation title: Post-Secondary Leaders of Nonprofit Student Voice A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Middle Organizations School Gifted Education Teachers in their Work with adviser: Dr. DeDe Small Students adviser: Dr. Sally Beisser
36 master and specialist degrees Alida Mae Acosta Clarissa R. Davison M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Leadership Development B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 B.A., Drake University, 2017 Lindsey Kay Altenhofen J.D., Drake University, 2021 M.S.E., Literacy Education Kelly Jill Daza B.A., University of Iowa, 2015 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Whitney Marie Anderson B.A., Morningside, 1998 M.S., Counseling Debra Sue Downey B.S., Iowa State University, 2012 M.S.T., Elementary Education Brittney Susan Andreassen B.S., Drake University, 1987 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Carol Dresher B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development Susan Annette Arment B.S., Utah State University, 1986 M.S., Leadership Development Brittani Janelle Dudley B.A., William Penn University, 1993 M.S., Leadership Development Lauren Lynn Bagby B.A., San Diego State University, 2008 M.S., Leadership Development M.B.A., William Penn University, 2013 B.A., Central College, 2019 Nathan Brent Efkamp Hope Mae Banker M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Autumn Raye Ehlers Margaret Anne Beier Grzeskowiak M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2016 B.A., Iowa State University, 2008 Jennifer Kay Fischer Callie Jo Bergan M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Central College, 1986 B.A., Luther College, 2013 Asa L. Fisher Haley Elizabeth Bohlmann M.A.T., Secondary Education M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Iowa State University, 2008 B.A., University of Iowa, 2009 Matthew Curtis Fisher Kristin Marilyn Whited Boyd M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 B.S., University of Northwestern - Saint Paul, 2013 Laurene Franco M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2016 M.S., Counseling David James Brady B.A., Scripps College, 1992 M.A.T., Secondary Education M.A., University of Chicago, 1996 B.S., Iowa State University, 2012 Kari Frazier Hilary Renae Breon M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.S., University of Nevada - Reno, 2006 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Rachel Elizabeth Frazier Ethan Jacob Calvert M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.E., Education Leadership B.S., Iowa State University, 2014 B.A., Simpson College, 2015 Kenneth Adolphas Gaskin Jr. Lynne Marie Cornelius M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Leadership Development B.A., University of Iowa, 2015 B.S., Grand View University, 2003 Jacob Preston Gebelein Tracy Diane Dailey M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Education Leadership B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2015 B.S., University of New Mexico, 1996 Joseph Adam Gentzler Stephanie Nicole Dana Ely M.A.T., Secondary Education M.A.T., Secondary Education B.A., Augustana University, 2006 B.A., Indiana University - Bloomington, 2012 M.A., American University, 2016
36 37 Mollie Marie Gilbertson Micala Shae Jensen M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., University of Southern California, 2012 B.A., Grand View University, 2019 Melonie Marie Gill Laticia Marie Joens M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., Grand View University, 2016 B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 Bethany Diane Gillespie Riley Clarice Jones M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.A., Clarke University, 2009 B.A., Coe College, 2015 Tori Willow Goertz Madelyn Ann Kieler M.A.T., Secondary Education M.S.E., Education Leadership B.S., University of Iowa, 2020 B.A., Luther College, 2017 Tonya Lynn Gordon Sarah Elizabeth Knute M.S., Counseling M.S., Counseling B.S.E., Upper Iowa University, 2016 B.A., University of Iowa, 2004 Megan Elizabeth Graf Kelsey Anne Konecky M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S.E., Literacy Education B.S., South Dakota State University, 2015 B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 Alexander Warren Grapp Allison Christine Koontz M.A.T., Secondary Education M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012 M.A., Indiana University - Bloomington, 2016 Robin Elizabeth Lacquement Malory Jean Hamre M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012 B.A., University of Iowa, 2010 Melissa Anne Lee Morgan Taylor Hawkins M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S., Leadership Development B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Crystal Justine Heddinger Kyle Benjamen Lehman M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 B.A., Grand View University, 2014 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Sarah Elizabeth Lindman Laura Kay Hollinger M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 B.A., Northwestern College, 1993 Roxanne Elizabeth Livermore Crystal Secilia Holsapple M.S., Leadership Development M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2008 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Martha Jane Loney Jerod Scott Holt M.S.E., Effective Teaching Ed.S., Educational Administration B.A., Central College, 1991 B.M., Cornell College, 2005 Alexander Maciejewski M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa, 2011 M.S., Leadership Development Aldijana Hotic-Cullinan Pharm.D., Drake University, 2020 M.S., Counseling Morgan AshLeigh Maharry B.A., Iowa State University, 2017 M.S.E., Education Leadership James Allen Hurst B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 M.S.E., Education Leadership Monica Martinez Marquez B.S., Iowa State University, 2007 M.S., Counseling Kelsey Elizabeth Hybarger B.A., Grand View University, 2016 M.S., Counseling Andrew Harlan Mayes B.A., Brigham Young University, 2014 M.S.E., Education Leadership Brandon John Jensen B.A., Simpson College, 2016 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., Minnesota State University - Mankato, 2015
38 Alexandra McDonald Brian Joseph Phillips M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Mindy K. McGaha Grace Karraker Piper M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1996 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2017 Ronna Sue McGrann B.A., Drake University, 2017 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development Chelsea Nichole Reece B.S., Iowa State University, 2008 M.S.T., Elementary Education Laura Jane Meade B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 M.S., Counseling Julie Anne Rice B.A., University of Iowa, 2007 M.S., Counseling Jake Michael Mohling B.S., Iowa State University, 1989 Ed.S., Educational Administration Sarah Elizabeth Rose B.A., Wartburg College, 2011 M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Drake University, 2015 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Kelly Louise Murphy Denise Amber Roth M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., University of Iowa, 2016 B.S., University of Iowa, 2001 Peter Daniel Myers Samantha Sue Ruggles M.A.T., Secondary Education M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 B.A., Iowa State University, 2019 Sarah Louise Nelsen Kayla Marie Sandmann M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., Wartburg College, 2004 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2010 Abra Nichol Katelyn Rae Sandquist M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.S., Iowa State University, 2000 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Abigail Kathryn Olson Kristy Sastamoine M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2013 Jessica Rae Ott Mitchell Scott Schank M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.E., Education Leadership B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 B.S.E., Drake University, 2018 Jeffery Paul Panek Steven Kirk Schappaugh Ed.S., Educational Administration Ed.S., Educational Administration B.A., Wartburg College, 1991 B.S.E., Drake University, 2007 M.S.E., Drake University, 2007 M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2009 Katherine Olesen Panek Alexandrea Lynne Selfridge Ed.S., Educational Administration M.S.E., Instructional Strategies II-Behavioral Disorders/ B.A., Simpson College, 2002 Learning Disabled M.Ed., Iowa State University, 2008 B.A., Central College, 2011 Samuel Barker Pattison Hilary Anne Sheeks M.S., Counseling M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 B.S., Iowa State University, 2001 Misty Dawn Payne Kayla Rae Sherwood M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Grand View University, 2000 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012 Elizebeth Bailey Payton Sara Kelly Shileny M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2017 B.A., Grand View University, 2018 Michelle Jean Perry M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2018
38 39 Jennifer Sigrist Susan Rena Steier Ed.S., Educational Administration M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.A., William Penn University, 1995 B.S., Mount Mercy University, 1991 M.A., Iowa State University, 2008 Amelia Jo Stuhr Kylene Lyleigh Simpson M.S., Counseling M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 B.A., Buena Vista University, 2001 Bethany LeAnn Thompson Cassandra Ranae Smith M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Central College, 2005 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2006 Taylor Nicole Tuerler M.A., Morningside College, 2010 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development Hannah Lin Smith B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2017 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development Brett Gaylon Vitzthum B.S.E., Drake University, 2017 M.S., Counseling Heather Lynn Smith B.A., University of Iowa, 2004 M.S., Counseling Bryan Keith Wagschal B.A., William Penn University, 2012 M.S.T., Elementary Education Kristjana Marston Smith B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 M.S., Counseling Aaron William Ware B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 2003 M.S.E., Education Leadership Sarah Elizabeth Smith B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002 M.S., Leadership Development Julia Gayle Weber B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Sierra Nicole Smith B.A., University of Iowa, 2007 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development Sylvia Adrienne Welchans B.A., University of Iowa, 2018 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Taylor Smith B.S., Iowa State University, 1999 M.S.T., Elementary Education Tanner Jay Whipple B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 M.S., Counseling Zachary Aaron Smith B.A., Central College, 2006 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Bailey Diane Wilmes B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2008 M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development B.S.E., Drake University, 2012 B.A., Simpson College, 2017 Darcy Lynn Spellman Samuel Andre Zager M.S.E., Education Leadership M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Iowa State University, 2014 B.A., University of Iowa, 2015 Megan Marie Stange Anna Lynn Zimney M.S.T., Elementary Education M.A.T., Secondary Education B.A., Central College, 2007 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 M.P.A., Drake University, 2012
40 college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts
Candidates Presented by Dean Gesine Gerhard
masters degree Jessica Marie Brown M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Drake University, 2018 Allison Nicole Canaday M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Drake University, 2019 Shuangfeng Guo M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Miami University - Oxford, 2018 Shalisa Johnson M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Auburn University, 2019 Daniel Greg Jones M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Drake University, 2015 M.A., Marywood College, 2018 Katherine Anne Oberman M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.A., Drake University, 2018 Toni Denise Semler M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.A., Kaplan University, 2014 Kaleigh Lynn Vesely M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis B.S., Iowa State University, 2017
40 41 college of business and public administration
Candidates Presented by Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez Associate Professor Alanah J. Mitchell and Associate Professor Allen J. Zagoren, Marshals
master degrees Jana C. Abens Jacob Jeffrey Drettwan M.P.A., Public Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 1997 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.A., Northwestern Business College, 2018 Stephanie Rae Esker-Siegle Abdisamat M. Aden M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2009 Melissa Megan Farrel Natalie Michelle Ake M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Grand View University, 2015 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Amanda Marie Fielder-Lembke Guadalupe R. Aquino M.P.A., Public Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., AIB College of Business, 2010 B.S., Drake University, 2016 Joan M. Flecksing Jacob Steven Bacon M.P.A., Public Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2005 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2019 Jason David Fraser Kristin Elizabeth Barber M.P.A., Public Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Kansas, 2004 B.S., Grandview University, 2010 Natalie Bray Fry Lucas Allen Bartlett M.Acc., Masters of Accounting M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 Eva Roberta Greder Andrew Joseph Bjorlin M.Acc., Masters of Accounting M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Sean Christopher Harnois Travis Mikel Brenner M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2017 David Franklin Hawkins J.D., Drake University, 2021 M.B.A., Business Administration Monica Grace Burich B.A., Simpson College, 2014 M.B.A., Business Administration Katie Osa Hilton B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2019 M.B.A., Business Administration Lindsay Jean Clemenson B.S., Iowa State University, 2012 M.B.A., Business Administration Cole Michael Horton B.A., Yale Univeristy, 2017 M.B.A., Business Administration Briana Reis Cleveland B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2019 M.P.A., Public Administration Andrea Margaret Hoyt B.S., University of Wisconsin, 2018 M.P.A., Public Administration Avery Glenn Collins Pharm.D., Drake University, 2019 M.Acc., Masters of Accounting J.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 Li Huang Emily Irene Cutsforth M.P.A., Public Administration M.D.A.L., Data Analytics Leadership B.S., American Institute of Business, 2011 B.A., William Penn University, 2019 Katherine Elizabeth Hunt Julianna Brynn Darzins M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014 B.A., Drake University, 2020 Dhruv Jain Gabriela Davila M.P.A., Public Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Iowa, 2016 B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Victor John Jergens Austin Robert Decker M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2019 B.A., Lehigh University, 2016 J.D., Drake University, 2021
42 James Levi Johnson Sydney Shay Milton M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2007 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014 Riley Douglas Karpen Carolyn Elise Morrissey M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Krista Irene Kielsmeier Zach Patrick Morrissey M.P.A., Public Administration M.S.B.A., Business Analytics B.S., Northwestern University, 2007 B.S., Maryville University of Saint Louis, 2018 Joshua T. Kim Rael Naemeka M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2002 Robert Michael Kitchen Areeb Shoeb Nagamiyan M.P.A., Public Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2019 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Mallory Klungtvedt Christopher David Nickell M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Iowa, 2004 B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2009 M.A., San Fransisco State University, 2008 Andrew Jacob Olson Matthew James Kodis M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 2012 Austin Park Hoan Nguyen Larson M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S., Vietnam National University, 2002 Vidhi Hiren Patel Kathryn Anne Leidahl M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.A., Iowa State University, 2017 David Patrick Rafferty J.D., Drake University, 2021 M.B.A., Business Administration Census Kabang Lo-Liyong B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2007 M.P.A., Public Administration Ricardo Marcelo Ramirez-Fernandez B.E.M., University of Venda, 2004 M.P.A., Public Administration Alexandria Elizabeth Lueck B.B.A., University of Texas - Pan America, 2017 M.B.A., Business Administration J.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2016 Geena Emiline Rasmussen Rebecca Lynn Massman M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2011 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2007 M.A., University of Colorado - Denver, 2020 Patricia Dawn McCaffrey Sophia Marie Revord M.B.A., Business Administration M.Acc., Masters of Accounting B.A., Simpson College, 2016 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 Jane Leslie McLaughlin Antonio Reyes Jr. M.P.A., Public Administration M.P.A., Public Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2001 B.A., Simpson College, 2013 Gregory Alan Meitl Morgan Mid Ridout M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Kansas, 2005 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 Mya Renee Mertz Zachary Aloysius Rilling M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 B.S., Southern New Hampshire University, 2018 John Gabriel Mills Chamakpal Singh Sandhu M.B.A., Business Administration M.Acc., Masters of Accounting Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020
42 43 Jessica Summer Satterfield Lindsey Renee Swanson M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Drake University, 2017 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Pharm.D., University of Iowa, 2021 Kimberly Keely Tang Emily Christine Schettler M.B.A., Business Administration M.P.A., Public Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.A., Simpson College, 2010 Courtney L. Toth Kayla Shuckahosee M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.S., Iowa State University, 2009 William Joel Wright Georgina Simmons M.B.A., Business Administration M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2021 B.A., William Penn University, 2018 Qi Xiang Colton Sydney Sleister M.S.B.A., Business Analytics M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2017 B.S., Drake University, 2020 Yuanyi Ye Jamie Lynn Toombs Smith M.Acc., Masters of Accounting M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Shanghai for B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2010 Science & Technology, 2016 Aaron L. Sterrett M.B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2020 M.B.A., Business Administration McKenzie Jo Zenner B.A., Buena Vista University, 2004 M.Acc., Masters of Accounting Andrew James Stroud B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 M.B.A., Business Administration B.A. University of Iowa, 2011
44 school of journalism and mass communication
Candidates Presented by Dean Kathleen A. Richardson Associate Professor ???????????, Marshal
master degrees Salena Rachel Behrens Jennifer Ann Halupnik M.A.C., Brand Communication M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1993 Jasmine Dezarra Brooks Amy Kathleen Hansen M.A.C., Communication M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., University of Iowa, 2012 B.A., University of Iowa, 2009 Hillary Hayden Carlson Megan Hanson M.A.C., Communication Leadership M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2011 B.F.A., Wichita State University, 2015 Tina Marie Colburn Briana Hawkins M.A.C., Communication Leadership M.A.C., Communication Leadership, B.S., Iowa State University, 1998 Brand Communication Sarah Elizabeth Coleman B.S., Kansas State University, 2017 M.A.C., Communication Courtney Anne Horstman B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2017 M.A.C., Communication Leadership John Warren Crandall B.A., Iowa State University, 2018 M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy Krista Ann Jackson B.S., Barry University, 2012 M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy Diane Kay DeVault B.A., Simpson College, 2002 M.A.C., Brand Communication Kenyon Ryan Kemnitz B.S., Iowa State University, 1981 M.A.C., Brand Communication Megan Elizabeth Ehlers B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2005 M.A.C., Communication Leadership Sarah Elizabeth McCarthy B.A., Northwest Missouri State University, 2015 M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy Kelsey Rae Faybik B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 M.A.C., Communication Leadership Airelle McNeal B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 M.A.C., Brand Communication Michele Lynn Ford Nelson B.S., University of Memphis, 2015 M.A.C., Brand Communication Maria Elizabeth Medina B.A., Iowa State University, 2002 M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy M.S., Drake University, 2017 B.A., Western Illinois University, 2014 Cathy Lee Fredrickson Lauren Marie Oliver-Price M.A.C., Brand Communication M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2005 B.F.A., Drake University, 2014 Crystal Freeman Andrew Michael Olson M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Grand View University, 2011 B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2018 Grayson Terrell Givens Christine Marie Fischer Thiriet M.A.C., Brand Communication M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Dillard University, 2017 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 1999
44 45 46 THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Program may fourteenth, two thousand twenty one, three o’clock in the afternoon
the academic processional...... Land of Hope and Glory: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Edward Elgar
the call to order...... Craige C. Wrenn 2019 University Marshal
the national anthem...... ??????????????? Class of 2021
university honors and...... Renae J. Chesnut college awards Dean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
class reflections...... ???????????, Class of 2021 ???????????, Class of 2021
remarks...... Marty Martin President of the University
presentation of candidates...... Sue J. Mattison Provost of the University
conferral of degrees and...... President Martin academic hoods Dean Chesnut Charles R. Phillips, Associate Dean Michael H. Nelson, Assistant Dean
oath of an occupational therapist...... ??????????????????? ????????????????????
oath of a pharmacist...... Anthony T. Pudlo Iowa Pharmacy Association
oath of an athletic trainer...... Jason R. Viel Iowa Athletic Trainers Association
alumni welcome...... CoraLynn B. Trewet CPHS National Advisory Council
concluding remarks...... Dean Chesnut
the academic recessional...... Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 4 Edward Elgar 46 47 college of pharmacy and health sciences
Candidates Presented by Dean Renae J. Chesnut
Department Chair ?????????????????, Associate Professor Erik Maki and
Assistant Professor Megan Brady, Marshals occupational therapy doctorate Audrey Loris Baker Kelsey Ann Huss Kuehl O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Kansas State University, 2016 B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Laura Ann Brady Danae Joy Lane O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2008 B.S., Azusa Pacific University, 2014 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Maranda Kay Metz Lizette Ivonne Cruz O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Iowa, 2017 B.A., University of Iowa, 2018 Cassidy Michele Mullins Sabrina Jo DeHerrera O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2018 B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Jessica Lea Neff Hannah JoAnn Denkler O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.A., McKendree University, 2018 B.S., Truman State University, 2018 Regan Ashley Odegard Corinne Renae Drummond O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.A., University of Iowa, 2017 B.A., William Jewell College, 2014 Ewa Pawelko Cheyanne Elizabeth Ellis O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Aurora University, 2017 B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Carly Marie Perryman Kelsey Grace Finn O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2018 B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Taylor Melina Pirillo Angelica Renata Gacek O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.A., University of Iowa, 2015 B.S., Drake University, 2018 Jessica A. Pottebaum Andrew Brandon Galvez O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 B.S., Illinois State University, 2017 Jessica Marie Reynalds Lindsey Rae Gidel O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., South Dakota State University, 2017 B.A., Loras College, 2017 Rachel Ann Rose Sydney Lynn Ginkens O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Carroll University, 2018 B.A., Iowa State University, 2018 Myranda Rochelle Runneberg Sarah Elizabeth Gronau O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Saint Catherine University, 2018 B.S., Drake University, 2018 Richard Jose Serrano Hailey Rose Hahn O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Drake University, 2017 B.S., Wayne State College, 2018 Lacie Marie Sleezer Haylee Rebecca Huedepohl O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Wartburg College, 2017 B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Katelyn Rebecca Smith Jessica Dianna Jacobs O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., Truman State University, 2018 B.S., Drake University, 2018 Dana Lee Stanek Janna Danielle Johnson O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2017 B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2016 Chelsea Maria Steffens Brooke Emily Krogman O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Minnesota - Rochester, 2017 B.A., Wartburg College, 2017
48 Baylee Nicole Stoll Paige Kathryn Wooldridge O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2018 B.S., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 2014 Whitney Lynn Valasek Lauren Rae Wyllie O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2018 B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Kaitlyn Grace Williams Keli K. Zemke O.T.D., Occupational Therapy O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., San Diego State University, 2015 B.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 2015 Madison Leigh Wood O.T.D., Occupational Therapy B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2018
doctor of pharmacy Andrea Eliana Aguilar, Apple Valley, Minnesota Michael Lloyd Coleman, Cary, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Natalie Michelle Ake, Neenah, Wisconsin Layne Nicole Davis, Winfield Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Ali H. Altaie, Des Moines Brayden Dale Dawson, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Jason Alexander Anderson, Plymouth, Minnesota Maia Marie Determan, Kasson, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy R. Annemiek Arkema, Chicago, Illinois Jacob Jeffrey Drettwan, Burlington, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy William Garret Augspurger, Adel Emma Ruth Fervoy, Saint Paul, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Alexandrea Ranae Bennett, Ankeny Noah William Fletcher, Lake St Louis, Missouri Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Erika Neeltje Bethhauser, Germantown, Wisconsin Emily Marie Freier, Port Washington, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Andrew Joseph Bjorlin, Plymouth, Minnesota Hanna Rose Mary Friedrich, Jordan, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Leah Rose Blader, New Richmond, Wisconsin Abby Marie Frommelt, Earlham Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Danielle Sue Boone, Manchester Rita Catherine Hammer, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Taylor Marie Boorn, Adel Sedie Jo Harms, Jim Falls, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Tessa Marie Buehrer, Colfax Sean Christopher Harnois, Buffalo, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Matthew Carter Burton, O Fallon, Missouri Morgan Taylor Hawkins, Columbia, Missouri Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Nicholas Thanh-Tu Cao, San Marino, California Rebecca Lynn Heinert, Elkhorn, Nebraska Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Viviana V. Cao, Quito, Ecuador Lindsay A. Hillmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Jillian Nicole Chambers, Tiffin Katarina Nicole Hockey, Urbandale Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Miranda Sue Christenson, Champlin, Minnesota Sydney Catherine Holte, Bettendorf Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Kevin C. Clough, Eagan, Minnesota Brooke M. Huegli, Mason City Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Lydia Marie Code, Hopkins, Minnesota Aldin Karic, Des Moines Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy
48 49 Riley Douglas Karpen, Ogilvie, Minnesota Katelyn Jessica Phillips, Batavia, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Joshua T. Kim, Buffalo Grove, Illinois David Javier Poidomani, Batavia, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Justin Tyler Klein, Palatine, Illinois Nevin W. Radechel, Carlisle Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Celyna Layne Koopmann, Epworth Andrew Ramdhani, San Clemente, California Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Jane Riley Laubengayer, Cedar Rapids Jacey Jo Redman, Iowa Falls Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Alexander Maciejewski, Schaumburg, Illinois Kayla Marie Reuter, Bloomington, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Paige Nicole Mall, Des Moines Morgan Mid Ridout, Eldora Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Husein Mehmedovic, West Des Moines Renee Alexis Rivera, Breese, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Nicole Elizabeth Melby, Frankfort, Illinois Robert James Schroeder, Bellevue Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Kennedy Hart Merical, Ankeny Kristine Nicole Schwietz, Cottage Grove, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Dinka Miljkovic, Urbandale Jacob James Sepka, Plainfield, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy John Gabriel Mills, Rosemount, Minnesota Emily Louise Skjeveland, Faribault, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Claire Elizabeth Monzel, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Rachel Erin Soppe, Ankeny Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Carolyn Elise Morrissey, Fairfax Steven Lee Strong, Lisle, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Katelyn Marie Mouser, Sioux Center Kimberly Keely Tang, Monterey Park, California Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Areeb Shoeb Nagamiyan, Des Moines Erica D’Ann Thacker, Johnston Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Phuong N. Ngo, Des Moines Courtney L. Toth, Naperville, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Sonia K. Ngo, Ham Lake, Minnesota Brittany Nicole Traut, Kansas City, Missouri Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Monica Nasreen Nikseresht, Glenwood Jesse William Upton, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Thomas J. Noll, Burlington, Wisconsin Taylor Rose Volesky, Swisher Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Alix Devon Noteboom, Stilwell, Kansas Kathryn Jensy Vollmer, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Andrew Jacob Olson, Roscoe, Illinois Rachel May Wedemeyer, Lake City Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Elizabeth Kay Orput, Des Moines Abigail Christine Wedoff, Rockford, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Austin Park, Palatine, Illinois Olivia Christine Welter, Neenah, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Vidhi Hiren Patel, Lenexa, Kansas Iris Mae Wenceslao, Prospect Heights, Illinois Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Rachel Marie Paulmann, Mequon, Wisconsin David Thomas Wood, Greendale, Wisconsin Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy McKenzie Rose Pfeffer, Bloomington, Minnesota William Joel Wright, Mantorville, Minnesota Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Tuong Vy N. Pham, Cottage Grove, Minnesota Hakyung Yeo, Seoul, Republic of Korea Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy Michaela Rae Phelps, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Courtney Beth Younge, Ventura Pharm.D., Pharmacy Pharm.D., Pharmacy
50 master of athletic training Andrew Sullivan Orr M.A.T., Athletic Training B.S., Drake University, 2019 Franchesca Jayne Porter M.A.T., Athletic Training B.S., Drake University, 2020 Madison Nicole Sehmer M.A.T., Athletic Training B.S., Drake University, 2020
college of pharmacy and health sciences honors
summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude
Natalie Michelle Ake R. Annemiek Arkema Andrea Eliana Aguilar Rita Catherine Hammer Andrew Joseph Bjorlin Erika Neeltje Bethhauser Lindsay A. Hillmer Leah Rose Blader Viviana V. Cao Sydney Catherine Holte Lydia Marie Code Miranda Sue Christenson Riley Douglas Karpen Morgan Taylor Hawkins Brayden Dale Dawson Vidhi Hiren Patel Alix Devon Noteboom Maia Marie Determan Rachel Marie Paulmann McKenzie Rose Pfeffer Abby Marie Frommelt Nevin W. Radechel Kayla Marie Reuter Aldin Karic Robert James Schroeder Kristine Nicole Schwietz Celyna Layne Koopmann Steven Lee Strong Erica D’Ann Thacker Kennedy Hart Merical Kimberly Keely Tang Taylor Rose Volesky Carolyn Elise Morrissey Jesse William Upton Rachel May Wedemeyer Andrew Jacob Olson Kathryn Jensy Vollmer William Joel Wright Tuong Vy N. Pham Abigail Christine Wedoff Jacey Jo Redman Olivia Christine Welter Emily Louise Skjeveland Courtney Beth Younge David Thomas Wood Hakyung Yeo
50 51 college honors iota tau alpha pi theta rho chi epsilon honorary Natalie Michelle Ake Franchesca Jayne Porter society Audrey Loris Baker Laura Ann Brady Andrew Joseph Bjorlin Cheyanne Elizabeth Ellis Natalie Michelle Ake Laura Ann Brady phi lambda sigma Kelsey Grace Finn Andrew Joseph Bjorlin Lizette Ivonne Cruz honorary society Sarah Elizabeth Gronau Rita Catherine Hammer Hannah JoAnn Denkler Hailey Rose Hahn Sydney Catherine Holte Corinne Renae Drummond Leah Rose Blader Haylee Rebecca Huedepohl Riley Douglas Karpen Cheyanne Elizabeth Ellis Viviana V. Cao Jessica Dianna Jacobs Alix Devon Noteboom Kelsey Grace Finn Layne Nicole Davis Brooke Emily Krogman Vidhi Hiren Patel Lindsey Rae Gidel Rebecca Lynn Heinert Kelsey Ann Huss Kuehl Rachel Marie Paulmann Sydney Lynn Ginkens Alexander Maciejewski Cassidy Michele Mullins Robert James Schroeder Sarah Elizabeth Gronau Nicole Elizabeth Melby Carly Marie Perryman Kristine Nicole Schwietz Hailey Rose Hahn Claire Elizabeth Monzel Taylor Melina Pirillo Steven Lee Strong Rita Catherine Hammer Carolyn Elise Morrissey Jessica Marie Reynalds Kimberly Keely Tang Morgan Taylor Hawkins Katelyn Marie Mouser Richard Jose Serrano Jesse William Upton Lindsay A. Hillmer Areeb Shoeb Nagamiyan Lacie Marie Sleezer Kathryn Jensy Vollmer Sydney Catherine Holte Monica Nasreen Whitney Lynn Valasek Abigail Christine Wedoff Haylee Rebecca Huedepohl Nikseresht Madison Leigh Wood Olivia Christine Welter Jessica Dianna Jacobs Andrew Jacob Olson Paige Kathryn Wooldridge Courtney Beth Younge Riley Douglas Karpen Robert James Schroeder Lauren Rae Wyllie Brooke Emily Krogman Erica D’Ann Thacker Keli K. Zemke Kelsey Ann Huss Kuehl Courtney L. Toth Danae Joy Lane Taylor Rose Volesky Maranda Kay Metz Kathryn Jensy Vollmer Cassidy Michele Mullins Rachel May Wedemeyer Jessica Lea Neff Iris Mae Wenceslao Alix Devon Noteboom Hakyung Yeo Regan Ashley Odegard Vidhi Hiren Patel Rachel Marie Paulmann Carly Marie Perryman Taylor Melina Pirillo Franchesca Jayne Porter Nevin W. Radechel Jessica Marie Reynalds Rachel Ann Rose Robert James Schroeder Kristine Nicole Schwietz Madison Nicole Sehmer Richard Jose Serrano Lacie Marie Sleezer Chelsea Maria Steffens Steven Lee Strong Kimberly Keely Tang Jesse William Upton Whitney Lynn Valasek Kathryn Jensy Vollmer Abigail Christine Wedoff Olivia Christine Welter Kaitlyn Grace Williams Madison Leigh Wood Paige Kathryn Wooldridge Lauren Rae Wyllie Courtney Beth Younge Keli K. Zemke
52 Oath of an Occupational Therapist • I understand all individuals are unique and I will assist with realizing their potential with understanding, kindness and respect. • I pledge to engage in compassionate, conscientious and evidence based practice within whatever professional role I pursue. I will advocate for persons to live full, occupationally engaged and meaningful lives. • I will be humble in acknowledging my responsibility to engage in lifelong learning and demonstrate competence to all I serve. • I will model leadership and uphold the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics as representatives of this beloved profession. With dignity and pride, I join my Occupational Therapy colleagues, and promise to preserve the integrity of the profession, to the greater good of persons served.
Oath of a Pharmacist I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow: • I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns. • I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients. • I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me. • I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional knowledge and competence. • I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct. • I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care. • I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists. I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
Oath of an Athletic Trainer • I solemnly pledge to uphold the standards of the profession of athletic training and to strive to be an exemplary athletic trainer in all of the following ways: • I will learn and maintain a solid foundation of clinical and ethical skills on which to practice. • I will provide patient-centered care, demonstrate integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and working to the best of my ability. • I will commit to self-improvement, life-long learning, stress management, and health. • I will practice with compassion and respect the dignity of all patients, colleagues and faculty. I will do this regardless of gender, race, religion, age, ethnic or national origin, nature of illness, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. • I will responsibly contribute to whichever aspects of profession I engage in: clinical practice, education, research, or professional advocacy. • I will follow all professional and legal standards in my practice by complying with all ethical guidelines and continually providing care that is in line with current evidence based medicine I will refrain from practicing in a way that would negatively affect my patients or the profession through conflicts of interest, the pursuit of financial gain, or the provision of false information.
52 53 COMMENCEMENT TRADITION
The Academic Costume
The pageantry and dress of the University commencement have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 12th and 13th centuries. Academic life as we know it today began in the Middle Ages, first in the Church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, where the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility.
Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood. It early became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895. In 1932, the American Council on Education presented a revised code. In 1959, the Council appointed a committee on academic costumes and ceremonies. Since 1960, the revised guidelines have provided guidance for the latest developments in higher education— the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees granted by the community and junior colleges. The Specialist in Education degree also is recognized and regulated by the latest revisions in the code for academic dress.
the gown The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the cold of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree; and full bell double sleeves for the doctor’s degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctor’s degree the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctive to the faculty or discipline of the degree. The code allows institutions to adopt their own design and color that better expresses the individuality of the institution.
the cap When Roman law freed the slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square, to symbolize the book. In the 15th century, some caps were stiff, some soft, some square; and some round with a tuft in the center. The tassel used today is an elaboration of the tuft. While some institutions still use the round cap, most have adopted the mortar board style, which comes from Oxford. A different style, called the Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret and is appropriate for doctorate degrees only. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. Those holding doctorate degrees are entitled to wear metallic-gold tassels.
54 the hood The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college from which the degree was granted.
The colors associated with the different disciplines are as follows:
Agriculture — Maize Science — Golden Yellow Journalism — Crimson Education — Light Blue Philosophy — Dark Blue Music — Pink Arts, Letters, General Studies — White Social Work — Citron Law — Purple Fine Arts — Brown Physical Education — Sage Green Nursing — Apricot Business and Commerce — Drab Occupational Therapy — Slate Blue Library Science — Lemon Speech — Silver Grey Public Administration — Peacock Blue Forestry — Russet Economics — Copper Pharmacy — Olive Green Medicine — Green Theology — Scarlet
The Ceremonial Mace
Since the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American higher education and is carried by the marshal of the University at official academic convocations.
The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs about five pounds.
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