UMSL Alma Mater Heart of Missouri (Words and Music by John Francis Dill and Diane Ceccarini)

Rising high between two rivers history yet to tell, Stands an honored Alma Mater, our UMSL. Came to seek more understanding for my life to be. University of Missouri–St. Louis Found my need for knowledge answered gratefully by thee.

Dreaming dreams about tomorrow, as I've learned today. 2019 Sp ring Now this heart deep in Missouri seeks a better way. Commencement When at last my journey's over may its value be, That it honors state and nation but above all, thee. University of Missouri–St. Louis 2019 Spring Commencement

Friday, May 17 2 p.m. College of Optometry Saturday, May 18 10 a.m. College of Arts and Sciences (arts, humanities, mathematics and sciences) 2 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences (BGS, BIS, BLS and social sciences) 6 p.m. College of Nursing UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program School of Social Work Sunday, May 19 2 p.m. College of Education SUCCEED Certificate Program 6 p.m. College of Business Administration

Dear Graduate, I’ve been afforded numerous opportunities over the past 16 years as the chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis to host dignitaries, celebrities, authors, scientists, educators and business leaders, and at the top of my fortunate experiences is an UMSL commencement ceremony. I have participated in over 150 commencement ceremonies and shaken the hands of nearly 50,000 graduates. That’s a lot of hands, a lot of success stories. Among the first graduates I met on stage following the fall 2003 semester was Evelyn Bailey Moore – a freshly minted engineer beginning her career at Boeing. I recall Evelyn specifically because she moved up the ranks quickly and received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015. Today, she’s a chief engineer University of Missouri–St. Louis on one of Boeing’s top fighter lines. Like Evelyn, I know that each of you will find your place, your perfect path, and use your unique talents to live a life that’s fully empowered by the world-class education you received here. Know also 2019 Spring Commencement that UMSL is here for you, cheering you on. Always. Chancellor Thomas F. George

Thomas F. George Chancellor

The University of Missouri– opened a building in Grand Center – UMSL has been ranked among the best places St. Louis the arts and entertainment district in the to study for military veterans, online and heart of St. Louis – that houses St. Louis adult learners. The university is a three-time Much like our graduates, the University of Public Radio. recipient of the Higher Education Excellence Missouri–St. Louis is also a success story. in Diversity Award from INSIGHTS into UMSL enrolls nearly 17,000 students from Diversity magazine – the oldest publication As the largest research university in Missouri’s 46 states and 74 countries. And yet, despite specializing in this area. UMSL is also a most populous and economically important its international diversity, the UMSL student primary partner in the first-ever accelerator to region, UMSL provides excellent learning body comes primarily from the St. Louis focus primarily on energy technologies. The experiences and leadership opportunities to region. Providing area residents access to Ameren Accelerator players include Ameren a diverse student body whose influence upon higher education remains a priority and Corporation, UMSL Accelerate and Capital graduation is immense. No other university a central focus. Innovators. brings more to bear on the advancement of UMSL has 785 full- and part-time faculty St. Louis than UMSL – which is fitting for a members, 291 graduate teaching assistants, Forbes Magazine has even named UMSL one campus created just for that purpose. 1,056 staff members and 10 schools and of “America’s Best Colleges.” In 1963, the university opened on the colleges. The university’s annual economic For more than 50 years, the University of grounds of a closed golf course in Normandy, impact on the state of Missouri tops $363 Missouri–St. Louis has been a beacon of hope, Missouri. It had one building, a handful of million. More than 96 percent of tenure and a force for good and a leader in the pursuit of faculty and fewer than 700 students. Today, tenure-track faculty hold doctoral or terminal excellence in education, meaningful research UMSL is spread across 450 acres of rolling degrees in their respective fields and edit or hills in suburban St. Louis County. The have articles routinely published in a variety and community service. As this mission campus has a wide array of academic and of nationally renowned academic journals. continues into the future, everyone at UMSL general-purpose buildings, student residence Several of the university’s 91 degrees and remains committed to providing much more halls, condominiums and apartments. UMSL programs have attained national recognition than exceptional educational experiences. has developed a business park that houses the for quality, including biology, criminology, We transform lives. world headquarters of Express Scripts Inc. education, information systems, international and operates several health-related facilities business, nursing, optometry, psychology, throughout the region as well as a Learning public policy and tropical ecology. Center in west St. Louis County. It also

3 UM System Table of Contents Board of Curators Chancellor’s Message...... 1 CEREMONY V: Julia G. Brncic, St. Louis About the University...... 1 SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2 P.M...... 16 Darryl M. Chatman, St. Louis Table of Contents...... 2 College of Education Jamie L. Farmer, Jefferson City About Commencement...... 3 SUCCEED Certificate Program Commencement speaker...... 16 Maurice B. Graham, St. Louis - Charles James Pearson, CEREMONY I: Jeffery L. Layman, Springfield superintendent of schools, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2 P.M...... 4 John R. Phillips, Kansas City Normandy Schools Collaborative College of Optometry Phillip H. Snowden, Kansas City Graduate candidates...... 17 Commencement speaker...... 4 Undergraduate candidates...... 18 David L. Steelman, Rolla - Edward S. Bennett, SUCCEED Certificate Program...... 18 Jon T. Sunvold, Columbia assistant dean of student services and alumni relations, and professor Mun Y. Choi, president, Graduate candidates...... 5 CEREMONY VI: University of Missouri System SUNDAY, MAY 19, 6 P.M...... 19

CEREMONY II: College of Business Administration UMSL Leadership SATURDAY, MAY 18, 10 A.M...... 6 Commencement speaker...... 19 Thomas F. George College of Arts and Sciences - Lisa D. Yanker, chancellor (arts, humanities, mathematics, retired vice president, IBM Kristin Sobolik sciences) Graduate candidates...... 20 provost and executive vice Commencement speaker...... 6 Undergraduate candidates...... 20 chancellor for academic affairs - Claire M. Schenk, Richard A. Baniak partner, Thompson Coburn LLP Graduate Certificates...... 22 vice chancellor for finance Graduate candidates...... 7 Undergraduate Certificates...... 23 and administration and chief Undergraduate candidates...... 7 financial officer Pierre Laclede Honors College...... 24 Paul Herring Building map and vice chancellor for university CEREMONY III: safety information...... inside back cover advancement SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2 P.M...... 9 Alma Mater...... back cover Deborah J. Burris College of Arts and Sciences director of the office of (BGS, BIS, BLS, social sciences) diversity, equity and inclusion Commencement speaker...... 9 Elizabeth Van Uum - Sara E. Foster, special assistant to the chancellor executive vice president, Commerce for public affairs and economic Bancshares, Inc. development Graduate candidates...... 10 Christopher D. Spilling Undergraduate candidates...... 10 vice provost for research administration and graduate studies CEREMONY IV: Curtis C. Coonrod SATURDAY, MAY 18, 6 P.M...... 13 vice provost for student affairs and dean of students College of Nursing UMSL/Washington University Alan Byrd Jr. Joint Undergraduate Engineering vice provost for enrollment management Program School of Social Work Elizabeth Eckelkamp Commencement speaker...... 13 associate provost for - Bethany Johnson-Javois, student success chief executive officer, St. Louis D’Andre Braddix Integrated Health Network associate vice provost for Graduate candidates...... 14 campus life and student services Undergraduate candidates...... 14

4 About Commencement

Aisle Marshal A faculty member who helps guide the Student Government Association (SGA) graduates of each college in the academic procession. Representative A student in a leadership position within the campus SGA program who leads the Platform Party in the Banners In addition to the coloring presented in the academic procession. academic attire, each college is also represented on the university’s commencement banners. These banners are Student Marshal A student who has high academic carried by the student marshal leading the procession for standing, outstanding character, and is involved in university and their college. The side panels of the banners are red and gold, professional activities. They have been selected by the faculty the colors of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The color and staff of each college to represent their school. They will of the center section, which bears the seal of the university, carry their college’s banner, leading their fellow students in the represents the academic college. commencement procession.

Candidates The commencement program is a roster of candidates from the Office of the Registrar, not an official list of graduates. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to candidates who have successfully completed all requirements by the date of commencement.

Commencement is the ceremony to celebrate a true milestone in each candidate’s life and those of their guests. Excitement, joy and enthusiasm is expected and welcomed! The Seal of the University of Missouri We ask, however, that all graduates and guests respect the The seal was adopted March 31, 1903. The straight importance and dignity of this occasion. Please remain seated perpendicular lines on the printed shield denote courage. throughout the ceremony and refrain from loud talking, use The grizzly bear of Missouri is walking leisurely with face of cell phones and prolonged cheering. The use of air horns turned toward the observer. A new moon is outlined in blue, and noisemakers is prohibited. Please help us make this an and in the lower right corner appears the arms of the United occasion which honors all graduates. States of America. Appearing on an open book is the motto Degrees with Distinction A degree with distinction in of the university, Salus Populi, The Welfare of the People. Sigill research (RCH), scholarship (SCH) or creativity in the arts Universitatis Missourien MDCCCXXXIX means the seal of (ART) is an honor that recognizes a student for outstanding the University of Missouri 1839, the year the university was accomplishments in research and/or other creative endeavors. established as the first state university west of the Mississippi To graduate with a degree of distinction, students must have River. The seal can be seen on the UM System flag located on obtained 75 credit hours, a minimum 3.5 GPA, a faculty mentor, the stage, to the right of the American flag. and have begun research, scholarship or creative endeavors of exceptional quality. Website Visit umsl.edu/commencement for a digital program, history and context of attire, recordings, speeches, Faculty Marshal A faculty member who leads the doctoral traditions and more. students and faculty in the academic procession.

Latin Honors High scholastic achievement for undergraduate degree candidates is indicated by Latin honors. Guest Information

To graduate with Latin honors, students must have Balloons are not permitted in the gym. They may be left in attended UMSL for 56 graded hours and must meet the GPA the first aid room and claimed after the ceremony. qualifications listed below. First aid A first aid station staffed by a nurse is located *** summa cum laude: top 3% grade point average in the lobby next to the men’s restroom. In an emergency, ** magna cum laude: next 5% grade point average dial 314-516-5155 for campus police. * cum laude: next 12% grade point average Lost and found Articles may be deposited and retrieved at the first aid station. See the official University Bulletin for more information. Undergraduate degree candidates with Latin honors will be Safety regulations In compliance with safety regulations, wearing red and gold tassels to signify their honors. the procession routes must be kept clear. Guests are asked to cooperate with staff to keep these designated areas clear. Platform Party Administration, staff, faculty, commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients who sit on the stage Strollers and baby seats are not permitted in the seating during commencement. area. They may be parked at the back of the gymnasium under the back bleachers.

5 Ceremony I - Friday, May 17, 2 p.m.

College of Optometry Order of Procession Administration of the Optometric Oath Order of Exercises • Doctoral candidates • Faculty Dr. Julie DeKinder Presiding • Platform Party Presentation of Honors Thomas F. George, chancellor National Anthem College of Optometry faculty University of Missouri–St. Louis Led by Alayna Epps Names read by Dr. Julie DeKinder Pre-ceremony Concert and the Faculty Brass Quintet Welcome to the New Alumni Faculty Brass Quintet Commencement Address Dr. Scott Ream, Class of 1987 Dr. Edward S. Bennett, assistant Master of Ceremonies Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” dean of student services and Dr. Julie DeKinder, associate clinical alumni relations, and professor Led by Alayna Epps and the professor of optometry, director Introduction read by Dr. Venita Faculty Brass Quintet of academic programs, director of Henry, director of clinical operations residency programs, and chief of Recession and clinical professor contact lens service (Please remain seated until the Conferral of Academic Degrees platform party has exited.) Faculty Marshal Chancellor George assisted by Dr. Carl J. Bassi, director of research Dr. Larry J. Davis, dean; and professor of optometry Names read by Dr. Julie DeKinder Student Marshal Hooding of the New Doctors Alexandra Emilia Gada, of Optometry College of Optometry, outstanding student in optometry Dr. Edward S. Bennett and Dr. Kathleen Boland

Commencement Speaker

DR. EDWARD S. BENNETT is including the University of Missouri– professor and assistant dean for St. Louis Chancellor’s Award for student services and alumni relations Excellence in Teaching. He was at the University of Missouri– recently named one of the 50 most St. Louis College of Optometry. He influential optometrists in America is the executive director of the Gas by Optometric Management. He is Permeable (GP) Lens Institute, on the Education Committee of the serves as immediate past chair Global Specialty Lens Symposium, of the Contact Lens and Cornea is the clinical features editor for Section Council of the American Contact Lens Spectrum, and is on Optometric Association (AOA), and the Medical Advisory Board for the is a past chair for the Cornea, Contact International Keratoconus Academy. Lens and Refractive Technologies Dr. Edward S. Bennett Section of the American Academy assistant dean of student services of Optometry. He is a fellow in and alumni relations, and professor the Scleral Lens Education Society and was recently inducted as a distinguished fellow in the National Academies of Practice. He has authored over 200 publications including 13 texts. Dr. Bennett has received numerous recognitions,

6 Ceremony I - Friday, May 17, 2 p.m.

Candidates for Doctor of Optometry Degrees COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY Optometry May Candidates Maria Justine Adriaansen Dustin William Anderson Taylor Barnett Bethany Lynn Becker Jenny Louise Belken Dalton Lawrence Brothers Jantz Remington Chappel Dena Lynn Colantino Collin Joseph Edwards Marie Lulette Pinto Fermil Alexandra E. Gada Blair Wayne Gerratt Kathryn Jane Hamm Amanda Hargrove Thomas Christian Hatesohl Kara Christine Hoff Heather Mae Jackson Peter D. Jacques Sydney Elaine Kapp Leslie Karen Kinder Hallie Elizabeth Kuchera Valerie Ann Leff Amy Brooke Mackey Matthew Carl Moerdick Emily Claire O Brien Bailey Warren Peterson Jacob Pieper Shannon Elizabeth Renner Brittney Eileen Schieber Breanna Jo Scott Maggie Elizabeth Scott Kyle David Sherwood Rachel Sarah Simpson Kayla K. Smith Sara Elizabeth Taylor Jacquelyn Marie Tyra Benjamin Wehner Jon Russell Wilson Adam Paul Wira

5 Ceremony II - Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.

College of Arts and Sciences SGA Representative Conferral of Academic Degrees (arts, humanities, mathematics Joey Dordoni, president Chancellor George assisted by and sciences) Provost Sobolik; Student Marshal Teresa Thiel, dean, Graduate School Order of Exercises Brian Joseph Edson, College of Arts Andrew Kersten, dean, College of Presiding and Sciences, outstanding student Arts and Sciences in mathematics Thomas F. George, chancellor Edward Munn Sanchez, dean, Pierre University of Missouri–St. Louis Sydney Lee Garrett, Graduate Laclede Honors College School, outstanding student in Pre-ceremony Concert creative writing Presentation of Diploma Folders Names read by University Wind Ensemble Richard Matthew Stanton, Robert McCabe Graduate School, outstanding Master of Ceremonies student in computer science Welcome of the New Alumni Stacy T. McMurray, BSBA 1990 Frank Grady, professor and chair Order of Procession in the department of English • Undergraduate candidates Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” Aisle Marshals • Master’s candidates Led by Lexi Neal and • Doctoral candidates and faculty University Wind Ensemble Manon Allard-Kropp, assistant • 50th Anniversary Class of 1969 teaching professor in the • Platform Party Recession department of language and (Please remain seated until the cultural studies National Anthem platform party has exited.) Jeffrey Sippel, professor in the Led by Lexi Neal department of art and design and the University Wind Ensemble Faculty Marshal Commencement Address Lauren Obermark, assistant Claire M. Schenk, partner, professor in the department Thompson Coburn LLP of English Introduction read by Andrew Kersten, dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Commencement Speaker

CLAIRE M. SCHENK graduated of Commerce. She is a former chair summa cum laude from the University of the Missouri Bar Health and of Missouri–St. Louis in 1977 with a Hospital Law Committee, member of bachelor’s degree in psychology. She the Missouri Hospital Association then attended Syracuse University, and a subcommittee chair for the where she earned her Juris Doctor development committee of the degree and served as an editor for Women’s White Collar Defense the Journal of International Law and Association. In 2014, she was Commerce. Prior to joining Thompson named one of UMSL’s Distinguished Coburn LLP’s Business Litigation Alumni and selected for inclusion practice group as a partner, she spent in Best Lawyers in America. In April 14 years with the Department of 2019, she was named a “Top 100 Justice as an Assistant United States St. Louisan to Know” by St. Louis Claire M. Schenk Attorney and served as the civil chief. Small Business Monthly. partner, Thompson Coburn LLP Schenk now serves on the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences Council, the executive committee of the Board of Casa de Salud, the National Kidney Foundation and the Hispanic Chamber

8 Ceremony II - Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.

Candidates for Christina Elizabeth Latzer Computer Science Alivia Nicole Brinker* Doctoral Degrees Mark Loehrer Samantha L. Cardwell* Zaven Dikran Nalbandian May Candidates Endri Ceno GRADUATE SCHOOL Kelly Michelle Plunkett Sri Harsha Akurathi Jamie Marie Chandler COLLEGE OF ARTS AND Andrew Michael Schleicher Aladdin Fisal Khader Alakhras Jennifer Crile Dominick Valli Siva Parvathy Bachina Agota Csiki-Fejer* SCIENCES Terra M. Williams Haoyang Hong Christopher J. Ernst*** Doctor of Philosophy August Candidates Jayashree Venkatasubramanian Patricia Ann Flesner Varalaxmi Kadavendi Jessica Azmi Hakim Shuron Danielle Jones Biology Alexander James Pierce Alexandra Johanna Hamrick Mathematics Jordan Sieve Katherine Haskins Rani Asmaryani Richard M. Stanton Brianna Christine Heidemann Systematics of Malesian-Pacific May Candidates Amrita Thoppe Kuppubabu Tam M. Huynh Piper (Piperaceae) Amatun Noor August Candidates Natalie Nicole Jones*** Amber Turner Agatha Kinuthia Advisor: Peter Stevens, PhD Parul Sharma Jonathan Michael Klunk*** Ying Li Philosophy Candidates for Erica Lynn Koenig Peroxisomal Protein Defects May Candidates Carly June Lindwall Bachelor’s Degrees Disrupt Coordinated Peroxisomal Seth Elliot Reed John Michael Linneman Processes and Affect Early Seedling Danielle Walker COLLEGE OF ARTS Paige Elizabeth Lyell*** Development Through Accumulat- AND SCIENCES Maggie Rose Mckenna ing Toxic Catabolic Intermediates August Candidates Melissa B. Moore Advisor: Bethany K. Zolman, PhD Laura Annette Miller Bachelor of Science Nicholas Joseph Nuelle Master of Fine Arts Biochemistry and Hemaly Parmar** Chemistry Randall K. Perkins II Creative Writing Biotechnology Jack Harms Jaynie E. Phippen-Hunt** May Candidates Richard Alexander Preckel High Resolution Near-Infrared/ May Candidates Carolyn Marie Antoine Jenna Leigh Riordan Visible Intracavity Laser Spectros- Sydney Lee Garrett Alexander Delano Blackshear Kristen Marie Schmutzler* copy of Small Molecules Bryan Halvarsson Aaron Isaiah Boland Youngsoo Shin Jacob William Stern Advisor: James J. O’Brien, PhD Dureese Rojae Colvin Matthew T. Stacy* Shannon Strawhun Agota Csiki-Fejer* Kevin Phung Ton* Michael Mannino Master of Music Education Taylor Joseph Gerau* Trinh T. Tran Application of the Picoloyl Alexandra Johanna Hamrick Zachary Clayton Weber Protecting Group in Carbohydrate Music Education Rebecca Diane Harris* August Candidates Chemistry Robert Steve Korb May Candidates Ashleigh Margeret Nichole Ellis Zohra Mohammad Advisor: Alexei Demchenko, PhD Tyler James Moore Erika Marie Hiza Joshua David Neeter Ed Samuel Sandheinrich Monica Lynn Powers Physics Rachel Elizabeth Rosse* Mary Corrin Roche August Candidates Cristina Sinobas Pereira* Timothy Sullivan Nicholas Oliver Tarpinian Marita Ute Hollander Matthew T. Stacy* The Dynamics of a Young Stellar Samiya Tazeen Bachelor of Science Cluster Master of Science Brandon David Vestal** Chemistry Advisor: Bruce Wilking, PhD in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Arts Biotechnology May Candidates Candidates for Biochemistry and Biology Master’s Degrees Michael Steven Barnes- Biotechnology May Candidates Flaspoler GRADUATE SCHOOL Raghd Jihad Alyatim Khamhbawihum Cenhrang May Candidates Ethan Randall Gallaher** COLLEGE OF ARTS Erwin Bankston Jr. Ashley Marianne Daffin Kaitlin Amanda Fraser Anastasia Jensen* AND SCIENCES Kirstin J. Blase Michael Joseph Pollihan Megan Elizabeth Reid Wesley Payne Garner Master of Arts Sarah Faisal Muhsen Alan T. Scheibel** Master of Science Ina Papathanas Hayley Brianne Steber** English Austin Lee Stelling* Biology Laci Ladonna Rowings May Candidates August Candidates Bachelor of Science May Candidates Laura Dobbs Terry Sarah Hambrough Computer Science Stephanie Leigh Lake Serena Isabel Acha Kara Manley Kathryn Lynn Pilgram-Kloppe Bachelor of Science May Candidates Janeece Woodson Andreia Queiroz Santos A Biology James Louis Aiello Figueiredo August Candidates Abdullah Altamimi** Mladen Senicar May Candidates Andrew James Audrain Katie Leach Matthew Thomas Sidwell Alexis Brianna Abernathy* Jeffrey Angelo Butera History Alyssa Dianne Thiessen Freba M. Amin Joseph Dolan Carmody Chemistry Jenna N. Arcipowski* Zyra Glee De Los Reyes May Candidates Casey Patrick Aschinger** Livia Baptista Dias Jones May Candidates Peter Brendan Davis Abdullah Ahmad M Alqahtani Alec Scott Graham Giri Raj Gnawali Degree with Distinction Latin Honors Miles Solon Jenks Rishi Ram Paudel (RCH)–Research *** summa cum laude (SCH)–Scholarship ** magna cum laude (ART)–Creativity in the Arts * cum laude 9 Rachel Festervand Bachelor of Arts Adrien Rose Jones Dylan Michael James Tyler Scott Filla History Samantha Breier Looney Gerard Pujol Hernandez** Brandon Taylor Garrard** Jesse Carron Louis Matthew Sprague David Francis Hardy*** May Candidates Dongyu Ma* Miguel Angel Vargas Grayson C. Hart Christopher Angulo Kayla Lynn McAllister Bachelor of Fine Arts Justin Henn* Abby Nicole Naumann* (ART) Andrew Curtis Cole Studio Art Ervin Paul Hennrich IV David Michael Donovan Amanda Jacqueline Ottinger Andrew Joseph Hosna Jean C. Petty Michael Daniel Dorsey May Candidates Yung Chieh Huang Blake Randall* Thomas Michael Krakoviak Damon Jamal Addison Jason Anthony Jaeger Logan Mifflin* Abigail Bethany Robbins Zachary Thomas Jorn Sabrina Kay Romine Krasimira Ivova Angelova Emerald Brook Sample John R. Beckmann Philip Steven Keroff* Joseph Paul Sapp Natalia Lizeth Valero Matthew Klein*** Samuel Henry Williams Jasmine Renae Blanks*** Terrence Sharp Hannah Frances Clark** Willard Lee Laxton III Christopher Strunk August Candidates Sang Mai* Kevin Lloyd Feuerhelm* Mesha B. Walker Nicole Joy Culbertson Anthony Marturana* Demetria Charis Georges*** Kay Lynn McDaniel Ryan Palen August Candidates Alyssa Joann Halloran* Briton Alexander Powe* Arashi Max Cogan Bachelor of Arts Virginia C. Harold** Andrew Joseph Prost Nicole Joy Culbertson Brandon Michael Hills Music Daylee Hopson Paul Ries Jr. Bachelor of Arts Corey Sanders May Candidates Igor S. Juste Mathematics Brandon Alexander Kelly Samuel Joseph Scalise Stephen Ralph Baier Stewart Kirchhoff Timothy Schisler May Candidates Kayla R. Schieffer* Kendra Lynn Sullens* Brian A. Lewis** Herman Travis Deborah Garcia* August Candidates Brad D. Liermann Ted Anthony Lim Uy* Jonathan Michael Israel Fausto Federico Barrera Hayden Murray Loos*** Samuel Michael Woodruff Natsuki Kobayashi* Megan Grace Gaxiola Elise Meredith McMindes Nicholas Andrew Wooldridge Kristoffer Lindal* Nicholas Ryan Smith Chelsy N. Middleton Danielle Robinson Sierra Michelle Morrison** August Candidates Torlecer Rehonna Sombright Bachelor of Music Jonathan Alexander Neal II Vibhav Reddy Chemarla Andrew Tipping*** Music Salena Marie Niemann Chaorui Hu August Candidates Elizabeth Marie Ramirez William Nesham May Candidates Shane T. Gee Jr. Maxwell Thomas Seal Jonathan Pham Anna Grace Hope Boyd Brock Vincent Seals* Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Richard Breyer Shelby Taylor Sebaugh*** Mathematics Jacob Michael Burgdorf Amanda M B Simon* English Amy Joy Camp Spencer A. Smith* Emily Grace Cowan* (SCH) May Candidates May Candidates Kerry Lynn Stevens*** Jordan David Epperson Jessica Rae Tonyan** Blake Andrew Barringer Donald Ray Brandon II Rachel Morgan* (ART) Alison Michelle Viehman* Adam Bardon Berger* Hazel Noelle Brenner* Derek Jason Peplaw* Letisha Lynne Wexstten Christopher Joseph Bowen Austin Hughes Buss Nickolas Adam Clark Jeffrey Joseph Polizzi*** Camillia Dior Zachary** Dylan Lee Bowles Adela Rybarova* Kyle Shane Cook* August Candidates Tara Anne Clarkson*** Hannah Serafino SCH)( Kristen Brooke Dragotto Brian J. Edson*** Brittni Mosby Megan Elizabeth Goodman* Alberto Flores August Candidates Angie Tatiana Ruiz Vanegas Anna Marie Guntli Brittany Jost* Daniel Callihan Andrew Joseph Juen Bachelor of Arts Lydia Corrine Hardy* Bachelor of Arts Kyle Harris Crystal Joy Kornyukhov* Theatre Arts Elizabeth Rose Harter* Medi-Jah William Kpankou Philosophy Ali Mirza May Candidates Sean Miller May Candidates Carrie Ann Noblitt Christina Ranick Llermo Rogers Ariel Redel* Isabella Russo Nicholas Price Adams Alexander Philip Tash Redwan Saeed Elijah Steven Jauernig* Jorie Elizabeth Sims* August Candidates Noah William Scala*** Alan Michael Seufert Brittany Nicole Steck Dylan K. Houston Taylor Kathleen Thomason* Timothy Schisler August Candidates Matthew Sprague Leonardo Van Dillen Michael Anthony Sullivan Kaitlyn Elizabeth Waller*** Matthew Charles Watt Ashleah Maria White August Candidates Bachelor of Science Samuel Henry Williams Danielle Marie Hunt Physics August Candidates Bachelor of Arts May Candidates Alexanderia Grubb-Hoxworth Modern Language Justin Wayne Bryan** Julie Elizabeth Harms** Melody Ann Burns May Candidates Theodore J. Davich Deborah Garcia* John C. Holzer Megan Elizabeth Goodman* Cameron Reece Jensen

Degree with Distinction Latin Honors (RCH)–Research *** summa cum laude (SCH)–Scholarship ** magna cum laude 10 (ART)–Creativity in the Arts * cum laude Ceremony III - Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences SGA Representative Commencement Address (BGS, BIS, BLS and social sciences) Joey Dordoni, president Sara E. Foster, executive vice president, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Order of Exercises Student Marshals Introduction read by Presiding Abby Nicole Naumann, College of Andrew Kersten, dean, Arts and Sciences, outstanding College of Arts and Science Thomas F. George, chancellor student in modern language and University of Missouri–St. Louis political science Conferral of Academic Degrees Pre-ceremony Concert Meagan Christine Burwell, Chancellor George assisted by Graduate School, outstanding Provost Sobolik; University Wind Ensemble student in economics Teresa Thiel, dean, Graduate School Master of Ceremonies Scarlett Horner, Graduate School, Andrew Kersten, dean, College Maureen Quigley, department chair outstanding student in psychology of Arts and Sciences and associate teaching professor in Alysa Dawn Kaiser, Graduate Edward Munn Sanchez, dean, the department of art and design School, outstanding student in Pierre Laclede Honors College criminology and criminal justice Aisle Marshals Amanda Elizabeth Lilly, Graduate Presentation of Diploma Folders James R. Craig, interim chair and School, outstanding student in Names read by Robert McCabe associate teaching professor communications in the department of sociology, Welcome of the New Alumni gerontology & gender, and director Order of Procession Debra J. Harper-LeBlanc, BGS 1986 of the veterans studies program • Undergraduate candidates Amber Reinhart, graduate program • Master’s candidates Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” director and associate chair in the • Doctoral candidates and faculty Led by Nicholas Smith and the department of communication and • Platform Party University Wind Ensemble media National Anthem Recession Faculty Marshal Led by Nicholas Smith and the (Please remain seated until the Matthew J. Taylor, interim associate University Wind Ensemble platform party has exited.) dean of faculty affairs and associate professor in the department of psychological sciences Commencement Speaker

SARA E. FOSTER is executive vice She earned her bachelor’s degree president of talent and corporate from the University of Missouri–St. administration for Commerce Louis, her executive MBA from Bancshares, Inc. She began her Washington University, and received career at Commerce in 1986. Foster an honorary doctorate of humanities oversees several administrative from the University of Missouri–St. support areas that provide services to Louis. She currently serves on the team members across the company, board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of including talent management, Eastern Missouri, is a member of talent development, inclusion and the University of Missouri–St. Louis diversity, internal communications, Chancellor’s Council, and is a board risk management, audit, legal, and member of the Normandy Schools flight operations. She also serves as Collaborative. She previously served Sara E. Foster chairperson of the company’s ethics on the boards of the YWCA of executive vice president, committee and is a member of the Metro St. Louis and The Gateway Commerce Bancshares, Inc. executive management committee Region YMCA. for the company. Foster is a lifelong resident of North St. Louis County and attended Normandy High School.

11 Candidates for Criminology & Candidates for Bachelor of Science Doctoral Degrees Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degrees Criminology & GRADUATE SCHOOL May Candidates COLLEGE OF ARTS Criminal Justice COLLEGE OF ARTS Gary James Arturo II AND SCIENCES May Candidates AND SCIENCES Kevin Leroy Belcher Bachelor of Arts Makayla Denise Abernathy* Alysa Dawn Kaiser Anthropology Danielle Ann Bagy Doctor of Philosophy Danielle McCrady Jerry A. Brandon Cassidy Glynn Mitchell May Candidates Kyra Marie Buhl Criminology & Robert Joseph Rivers Nicholas Eppes Braun* (RCH) Miranda Cobb Criminal Justice Matthew Ross Varner Kathryn Ruth Fraley Kaylie Marie Cunningham Amanda Bolton Economics Brian M. Hong*** Maria Sarahi D Ambrosio Brittany R. Kertz Jacob Allan Daily “I Am Whatever You Say I Am”: May Candidates The Social Construction of Cassidy Drew Kilgore Meagan Christine Danforth Identity in Rural Drug-Using Flannery Kate Eggers Allison Margaret Mary Magnetti Lizeth Delgado Women’s Narratives Meagan Christine Burwell Abigail Marler Trevor Legrand Dobbs Kevin Hoehne Advisor: Elaine Doherty, PhD Nate Oatis (RCH) Christopher Ryan Duncan Kristoffer Lindal Courtney Marie Taylor* Samantha Mariah Fenlon Saundra D. Trujillo Jordan M. Lucas Krystal Sue Foley August Candidates A Dynamic Approach to Nicolette Suzanne Neal Chance Colton Foster** Understanding Immigration, Kameron Otis Stewart Allison Paige Hall Kelsey Gaia Amber Carol Schroeder Ethnicity and Violent Crime in August Candidates Edie Marie Hammett** Chicago Communities Joseph Robert Lux Bachelor of Arts Peter Joseph Haupt Advisor: Finn Esbenson, PhD Andrew Tipping Kaley Renea Hill Communication Ella Marie Huppert Political Science Political Science Nathan Warner Jacobs May Candidates Azra Jahic Kerra McCorkle May Candidates Hope Yvonne Becton Jasmine Rene Jones Bethany Ann Behrhorst The Influence of Media Kentrall Marenda Brown* Hanean Kanan Armin Cejvanovic Consumption on Trust, Joseph Timothy Burge Mandy Lissa Klemp Johnathan A. Eftink Political Efficacy and Social Lacey Gayle Chaney Dongyu Ma* Media Activism among Iuliia Fieser Natalie Renee Cracraft* Scarlet Montilla Young Adults Ameena Mohyuddin Zia Brittney Del Castillo Andrew Neece Mahir Omeragic Advisor: Adriano Udani, PhD Alexandri E. Easter Anna Lilly Norris Alieu B. Sanneh Emma Analiese Fraley Terri L. Riis-Christensen Ameena Moyhuddin Zia Briana Lynn Gerler Shawver Ralph H. Hall* Courtney Jamal Robinson Descriptive to Substantive Napoleon Williams III Joseph Taylor Hill Faiza Saleem Representation: A Study of August Candidates Samantha N. Holland Leanna Renee Sieger Gender Quotas in the National Annastacia Long Nathan E. Theus Amber Eline Visser* Assembly of Pakistan 2002-2018 Benjamin A. Marshak Psychology Madisyn Elaine Weiss* Advisor: David Kimball, PhD Patrick Masterson Jacori Nichole Williams Johnathan Paul Matthews Psychology May Candidates Lindsey Renee Wirth Louis A. Meyer Thomas Paul Witte Laura Kristine Fewell Jacob Allen Moll* Jennifer Unnerstall Errin Fornicola Kathryn Mil Wood You Look Like Me: The Impact Courtney Rose Patterson** Candace Woodard Nicole Anne Gardner Kristen Mary Patterson** of Demographic Similarity on Deidre Yvonne Hall August Candidates Picture Primes’ Effectiveness Jamie Mariah Roper** Sophie Elizabeth Haven Christian Aignee Scott Megan Betts Advisor: Stephanie Merritt, PhD Scarlett Belle Horner Jorie Elizabeth Sims* Nick Sergio D’Ambrosio Selmi Kallmi Dustin Christopher Steinhoff Thomas Anthony Decero Candidates for Natalia Marta Kecala Cecelia Renea Stricklin Rachel Elizabeth Fike Master’s Degrees Amanda Elizabeth Liechty Laura Szörenyi* Briana Denise Gist Bhavik Aashish Modi GRADUATE SCHOOL Michael H. Walters Evan Michael Gutknecht Alanna Christine Roesler Maya Janaye Wilson-Ewing Hiba Haseeb COLLEGE OF ARTS Adam Clay Runyan Melanie Tracy Young Elizabeth M. Hemingway Julia Sager Hydea Armonna Holland AND SCIENCES August Candidates Master of Public Policy Ben Christoph Jordan Master of Arts Jessica Ann Manion Angela Dawn Mims** Administration Kelly Marie Mileur Communication Paul Mooney Public Policy Administration Natalie Marie Plackemeier Payton Nicole Nothdurft May Candidates Savannah N. Price May Candidates Hunter Allyn Rose* Amanda Elizabeth Lilly Victoria Reed Katie T. Scoopmire Sarah Elizabeth Belcher Janet Lynn Loher Daniel Robert Tallin Khristopher Womack Jeremy Tyler Goldberg Andrew John Woodard Sarah Elisabeth Woods Paul Hess Eric Zigler Ramona Candrl Marshall Kelly E C Moushey

12 Ceremony III - Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.

Bachelor of Arts Robert Matthew Manning* Andrew Richard Duesenberg Bachelor of Science Economics Jennifer Elise Meszaros** Jennifer Mossgraber*** Psychology Alexandra Faith Miner* Abby Nicole Naumann* May Candidates Jennah Savannah Perryman Adam Thomas Rapert* May Candidates Nate Oatis Jillian Renae Pitts Madison Isabella Sundling*** Brittany Anderson Melissa Priese Emily Wade Drake Austin Anderson* (RCH) Bachelor of Science Christina Taylor Richardson Madisyn Elaine Weiss* Wallat Baban Economics Gloria Dean Smith Aleathea L. Williams Stephen Robert Bondurant** Zach Bernard Smith Bachelor of Arts Gabrielle Mae Breiten May Candidates Mitchell George Sneed Danielle Brooks Meagan Christine Burwell*** Tierra Melissa Snow Psychology Connie Chiang Tien Thinh Dam Lillian M. Strickland May Candidates Lillith Jane Clark*** (RCH) Abigail Marion Froidl* Tim H. Thier Kaylie Marie Cunningham Denisa Alic Austin Gregg Garrett Christopher Wadley Olivia R. Dinwiddie*** Michael Robert Barnard Emma L. Hogrebe*** Nicholas Christopher Williams Ruth Jacqueline Dorhauer* Connor George Barry Kristoffer Lindal* Alexis Eggemeyer August Candidates Bethanie Becker John Alexander Lovell Margaret Ann Eldredge Crystal Charlene Brown Jillian Sarah Beckerle Lauren Lowenthal Joshua Shain Evans Tyra S. Cole Christiney Bell Nicolette Suzanne Neal** Alan Trent Foley Julie Renee Dierker Salome Lara Bleuler* Paige Lynn Steimel* Tracy Habtemariam** Robert B. Hamilton Jennifer Elizabeth Buerke Sara Halilbasic* Bachelor of Cynthia Denise Hill Yana Butler Ervin Paul Hennrich IV Interdisciplinary Studies Nicole Christine Huesgen Jordan D. Clark Karly Sue Herrington Sharmai M. Huggins Madeline Ashley Cochuyt Interdisciplinary Studies Eric Andrew Hilkenkamp Janika H. Humphrey Lizeth Delgado Da Dra Shanell Hill May Candidates Joni Kay Hynes Jessica Amanda Dexter Sougand Jazbani Edythe Marie Johnson Jason John Michael Dodson Matthew John Gianino Heather M. Lange*** (RCH) Kneeshe R. Parkinson Claudia Elizabeth Farson*** Anna Beth Henrickson** Ashanti N. Leslie Riley John Pawelski Charde Fisher Jonathan Walker Paige Elizabeth Lyell*** (RCH) Kama Lea Roth Allison Mercedes Garcia Erin Elizabeth Weilmuenster Linh Tu Mach Mary L. Tackett Shontay Annette Gates Madeline Marie Marchetto Bachelor of Arts Lemalemo Girmay Bachelor of Science Joseph Abraham McBride*** (RCH) International Relations Jacqueline Lee Guidici** (RCH) Frances LaShaun McCloud Media Studies Ryan Hahs Precious Markia McGregory May Candidates Jarrett R. Hickman* May Candidates Elizabeth Ann Miller Christopher William Aiken Alexandra Erin Hyde** Blake Abrams Geoffrey Denzel Prow Jonice Langford August Candidates Shenol Kerim Ali* Taylor Neal Riner** Megan Cecile Mayfield*** Aminata Lamarana Diallo Kevin Michael Arndt Breona L. Robinson Tamara Nicole Newsome Jimmy Dale Arthur Jr. Trent Scott Ruckman** (RCH) Bachelor of Emily Ann Owens* Samuel E. Aubuchon** Chloe Elizabeth Simpson* Liberal Studies Chasity Marie Patterson Cheryl Ann Bruce Trevor Lee Sims* Sarah Rose Poppe Liberal Studies Katelyn Jewel Chostner** Sheena Stevens Katelyn Marie Ray Chadwich Ysaye Ellis Jr. Gregory Austin Terschluse** Zachary Patrick Robinson May Candidates Louis A. Meyer Kiana LaRose Washington Courtney S. Rowland Katerina Alexandropoulos Chelsea Margarette Neuling Erin Zoeller Alexandria Rene Ruiz Malorie Arredondo** Brandon Perkins Emina Sabotic August Candidates Shelby Baker Michelle Jean Reynolds** Destiny Renee Schindler* (RCH) Tosha Nicole Akers Jill Michelle Banks David Christopher Singleton Eva Maureen Selph* Mavis Boltz Nicholas Bolden Shelby Sosa Jamie Lee Sims*** Brian Edward Moats Jr.* Donny Bradfield Dustin Christopher Steinhoff Patrick Austin Tanner*** Kaelin Selle Nicholas Thorsen Brakeman Ariel Malika Swopes Kelsie Elizabeth Tinnea* Stacy Brummet Giuseppe Vitellaro Bachelor of Science Natalia Lizeth Valero Korey Cooksey Roderick Morez Wilbon Silvija Antonia Coric Amber Eline Visser* Public Policy & Administration August Candidates Kimberly Wall Sara J. Crump May Candidates Kellie Marie Davis Nadia Anderson Theresa Marie Williams William Joseph Diemer Allison Breanna Lee Dixon Abbey Nicole Carpenter Sidreta Zuko* (RCH) Brendan James Haire Michael Joseph Dunlap Michael Stephen Moore August Candidates April Ja’nae Russell Kevin Matthew Durington Kourtney Nicole Clark August Candidates Keith La Vell Fisher Bachelor of Arts Jasmine Denise McCollough Gregory Paul Anderson Roland Wayman Garner Shemonika Rene Graham Political Science Kay Lynn McDaniel Robert Edward Gonzalez Zohal Mohammad Arielle Mariah Jackson May Candidates Kayla Shea Mumford William Byron Johnston Nicholas Price Adams Aiyana Jene Nash Dekysha Nannette Jones Armin Cejvanovic Alexis Michayla Ruscitti Jermy Laron Jones Darryl Fitzgerald Chandler Jr.* Briana Renee Kyles Degree with Distinction Latin Honors (RCH)–Research *** summa cum laude (SCH)–Scholarship ** magna cum laude (ART)–Creativity in the Arts * cum laude 13 Bachelor of Arts Sociology May Candidates Jason John Michael Dodson Anthony Lamar Hinton Seth Hoff Jacqueline M. Parker Bachelor of Science Sociology May Candidates Marsadie Natosha Brown David Driver Lindsey Householder** Hailey Marie Moore Patricia Ann Moorehead Rodger Landon Plack Sarah Margaret Regan Weston C. Suber August Candidates Hannah Michelle Lois Jazmine Stovall

Degree with Distinction Latin Honors (RCH)–Research *** summa cum laude (SCH)–Scholarship ** magna cum laude 14 (ART)–Creativity in the Arts * cum laude Ceremony IV - Saturday, May 18, 6 p.m.

College of Nursing SGA Representative Conferral of Academic Degrees UMSL/Washington Joey Dordoni, president Chancellor George assisted by Provost Sobolik; University Joint Student Marshals Undergraduate Teresa Thiel, dean, Graduate School Engineering Program Madison Michelle Bick, College of Susan Dean-Baar, dean, College of Nursing, outstanding student in Nursing School of Social Work nursing Jody O’Sullivan, dean, UMSL/ Brian Burton Mayfield, UMSL/ Order of Exercises Washington University Joint Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Undergraduate Engineering Presiding Program Program, outstanding student in Thomas F. George, chancellor mechanical engineering Sharon Johnson, dean, School of University of Missouri–St. Louis Ammiel Nicole Rowland, School of Social Work Social Work, outstanding student in Edward Munn Sanchez, dean, Pierre Pre-ceremony Concert social work Laclede Honors College University Wind Ensemble Courtney Danielle Jones, Graduate Presentation of Diploma Folders School, outstanding student in Master of Ceremonies social work Names read by Robert McCabe Diane O’Brien, program director and assistant teaching professor in the Order of Procession Welcome of the New Alumni School of Social Work • Undergraduate candidates Semir Vajzovic, BSEE 2014 • Master’s candidates Aisle Marshals • Doctoral candidates and faculty Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” Gary M. Frandsen, associate • Platform Party Led by Christopher Reyes and teaching professor in the College University Wind Ensemble of Nursing National Anthem Erica Koegler, assistant professor in Led by Christopher Reyes Recession the School of Social Work and the University Wind Ensemble (Please remain seated until the platform party has exited.) Faculty Marshal Commencement Address Linda Wells-Glover, associate Bethany Johnson-Javois, chief teaching professor in the School of executive officer, St. Louis Social Work Integrated Health Network Introduction read by Sharon Johnson, dean, School of Social Work Commencement Speaker

BETHANY JOHNSON-JAVOIS She currently serves on the board serves as the chief executive officer for Missouri Foundation for Health, for the St. Louis Integrated Health chairs the board of Alive and Well Network. She has received several Communities, LLC, and is former recognitions, including a 2016 trustee for the Deaconess Foundation Silver Bell Award by Mental Health and member of the Executive America of Eastern Missouri, 2015 Advisory Council for Missouri State Community Advocate of the Year by University College of Business. As St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and the a licensed Evangelist Missionary in Access to Equal Justice Award from the Church of God in Christ, she the Washington University School of is a noted motivational speaker, Law’s Clinical Education Program. She trainer, and facilitator around possesses over 15 years of experience spiritual development and leadership. Bethany Johnson-Javois working and volunteering in the Johnson-Javois was named the chief executive officer, nonprofit sector for organizations managing director for the Ferguson St. Louis Integrated that positively impact the quality of Commission. Health Network life for disadvantaged populations.

15 Candidates for Diamond Vernell Carr Alyssa Dawn Fuqua Natalie R. Dearing Doctoral Degrees Sarah Elizabeth Cline Hannah Elisabeth Geurink* Shelby E. Derikito Kimberly Michelle Dowling Courtney Irene Gregory Raven Sky Evola GRADUATE SCHOOL Brenda Louise Friedel Agnieszka Honorata Grucela Pilar De La Cruz Glastetter COLLEGE OF NURSING Cassandrah Elizabeth Guinn Julia Marie Gubicya* Lindsey Jacole Guadarrama Lara Ilene Haas Olivia Nikole Harrop Tonjia Louise Hardesty Doctor of Philosophy Richard D. Hayes Ashley Patricia Haupert Kristen Hoffer Nursing Tara Lynn Hubert Kaitlynn Noel Henning Alishia Christine Jackson Zachary Jefferson Kaitlynn Marie Hill* Christina Marie Jasper Barbara Astorino Dixon Courtney D. Jones Rachel Elizabeth Hoffmann Melody A. Knoff Loss of a Sibling: A Phenomeno- Danielle Rose Kimbrel Brooke Renee Hooton Julianne Kowalski logical Exploration of the Erin Kimberly Kinsey Marianne Rosales Huff Mariah Lynn Kwiatkowski Experiences of School-aged Jacob Labelle Bridgett Marie Huitt Margaret Landis Children Shea Lanaghan Olivia Drew Jarvis Jessica Marie Lindsey Danielle Marie Louis Jennae Jenkins Brooke Elizabeth Mehrle Advisor: Roxanne Vandermause, PhD Andrew Joesph McMahon Amanda Bethea Johannes Rahab Waithira Ndungu Courtney Jo Mosley Kristen Rae Johnson Joseph David Neiner Joshua Minks Yvette Navarrete Jasmine R. Jones Purity Mukami Raiji The Influence of Stressful Life Jill Marie Pingel Stacey Lynn Kee Sherma Saunders Events on the Development of Moira Potter Madeline Marie Kroger Frances Schneider Type 2 Diabetes Mackenzie Jo Remmert Ashli Renee Layton Renee Shigemura Advisor: Roberta Lavin, PhD McKenzie Rae Rough Jennifer Marie Lenzner Malaya Smith Monique Lee Ruiz Jordan D. Loehr Sterling Sidney Smith Stacy Skelton Rose Elizabeth Sandt Breaunna Doranell Looney Aryka B. Spears Predictors of Health Literacy and Alexa Kate Stanley Jordan Mann Emily Stephan Steps Taken to Pursue Kidney Latia Thomas Erica Ann Marlinghaus Lawrence Tarbox Transplant Among African Megan Grace Westjohn Kennedy Kay McClinton* Hailey Nicole Vanderleest Americans on Dialysis Jessica Woodruff Tamara Renee Millard Kayla Marie Wagner Advisor: Kuei-Hsiang Hsueh, Tracey Michelle Young Scott Everett Miller Samantha Weismann PhD August Candidates Skye Lauren Mitchell Hannah Elizabeth Wooten Dawna Naheed Montasser Nicka Lashanna Wright Hannah Briner Doctor of Gene Eric Mueller Makenzie Kaye Young Lindsey Nicole Hopkins Peter Muigai Mwariri Nursing Practice Stephanie Marie Larson Reagan Leighann Osborn* Courtney Neff UNIVERSITY OF Nursing Practice Haylie Kim Pham Lindsey Michelle Persinger MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS/ Lexi Rain Randman Zoe-Anne Onyun Julianna Schenberg Cherry Roy WASHINGTON Human Trafficking Victim Madison Taylor Russell*** UNIVERSITY JOINT Candidates for Identification Among Nurse Zachyle Sanders UNDERGRADUATE Practitioner Students During Bachelor’s Degrees Sierra Isabella Schellhase Objective Structured Clinical ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF NURSING Jordan Schrom PROGRAM Examinations Bailey Marie Shofner Advisor: Laura Kuensting, DNP, Bachelor of Science Kurt Daniel Sigler Bachelor of Science in RN in Nursing Katherine Sipe*** Civil Engineering Brian A. Torres Nursing Navonna L. Smith Civil Engineering Kyle Roman Spies Perioperative Antimicrobial Courtney Spink May Candidates Prophylaxis in Vascular May Candidates Surgery: A Quality Assessment Stephanie Adams James Otis Stapleton Jr. Kyle Mark Baumann and Improvement Project Sajah Majed Alkharabsheh Madaline Jane Steffens* Ariel Michelle Farnsworth Jessica Stone Nicole Marie Gevers*** Advisor: Susan Dean-Baar, PhD, Mikayla Suellen Archambo Katherine Stone David Maxwell RN, CENP, FAAN Gabrielle Christina Bahr* Madison Michelle Bick*** Rachel Elaine Tharp Jake Thomas McDermott Devin Kay Thomas Candidates for Kelsey Danelle Boehm Michael Philip Ohlemeyer* Gabrielle Leigh Trebus Dustin Michael Raney Master’s Degrees Karen Bramel Tera Anzhela Brown Megan Marie Tully Nicholas S. Renschen GRADUATE SCHOOL Rebecca S. Burkett Pabitra Maya Upreti Anthony J. Scotino* Heather Vandervoort SCHOOL OF Vanessa Marie Christman Alexey B. Sharypov Lesley Colonia Mackensey Vangyia SOCIAL WORK Megan Nicole Velius Bachelor of Science in Brooke Colotta* Electrical Engineering Master of Social Work Adriana Condren Abby Marie Williams Conswala Nicole Williams Electrical Engineering Social Work Michael Paul Cramblet Andrea Margaret De Luca* August Candidates May Candidates May Candidates Melissa Cathrine Devore Muriel Burris Jeremy T. Duncan Makenzie Leann Donaldson Michael Stephen Chard Catherine Theresa Anderson Matthew Goodwin Ashley Nicole Dunker Mary C. Costello Tessa Anwar Charles Joseph Moody Rachel Dijean Fantroy Michael Crist Amelia Bellm Ryan Walker Mueller** Caitlin Elizabeth Bright Catherine Irene Fries Kevin Patrick Crocker

16 Ceremony IV - Saturday, May 18, 6 p.m.

Lucas Ryan Palmer Catrina Fitzpatrick Sean E. Reid Ronald Westley Glenn Victoria Zhou** Savannah Martina Harrington August Candidates Catherine Ann Hawkins Abigail Grace Head* Jacob Scott Case Erica W. Henry-Frazer Mark Hager Aaron Jones Jr. Christo Michos* Misty-Love Lopez** Adnan Rizvanovic Melanie S. Matthew Corey Matthew Smith Tessa Lea McCain Bachelor of Science in Mikayla B. McKenzie** Mechanical Engineering Keaira Tashay McLucas Mechanical Engineering Brigit Kendra Moore Scarlett O’Shaughnessy May Candidates Ammiel Nicole Rowland Menasha Abrams Kayla Christine Sidwell** David James Curtis Cross Quiana Latrice Thompson Kaitlin Leigh Kretzler Haunah Michelle Vanlaningham** Brian Burton Mayfield* Laura Kathryn Wiser** Ashley Nicole Newton Allison Michelle Young Daniel John Sarkis August Candidates Ramiz Ahmed Jr. Vito Fiordimondo* Brittany L. Gray Nathan A. Hopper Amber Ingram Brett Michael Kayman Stephanie Nicole Niesen Jonathan Amos Olson Franchesca Petersen Nicholas Anthony Pusateri Jennifer Kate Sommerfeld* Kristian Stavri Jeffrey Taylor Strecker** Seth Joshua Trevino SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Bachelor of Social Work Social Work May Candidates Emily Elizabeth Beverly Ashley Nicole Brewer** Harold Brent Crawford Alritha Denise Davis Sarah Foote Sultania R. Foston Cameelah Amanda Freeman Navjott Kaur Gill Ruby Latoya Jean Harris Rosalynn Lorraine Harrison Delayna Hollaway* Robyn Renee Hutchins** Keisha Marie Jackson Anniya Charisse Jones* Amy Lynn McKinney Teressa Ella Reese Ashley Ruck Melinda Antonia Stetina Xena Ann Wallach August Candidates Victoria Zelma Maria Baker Misty Dawn Courtouise*** Latin Honors *** summa cum laude ** magna cum laude * cum laude 15 Ceremony V - Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.

College of Education SGA Representative Commencement Address SUCCEED Certificate Joey Dordoni, president Charles James Pearson, Program superintendent of schools, Student Marshals Normandy Schools Collaborative Order of Exercises Corbyn Elizabeth Jakubeck, Introduction read by Ann Taylor, dean, College of Education Presiding College of Education, outstanding student in elementary education Thomas F. George, chancellor Conferral of Academic Degrees Makeda Cummings, Graduate University of Missouri–St. Louis School, outstanding student in Chancellor George assisted by Provost Sobolik; Pre-ceremony Concert elementary education Teresa Thiel, dean, Graduate School University Wind Ensemble James David Mitchell, Graduate School, outstanding student in Ann Taylor, dean, College of Master of Ceremonies secondary education Education April Regester, director of Angela Michelle Moon, Graduate Edward Munn Sanchez, dean, faculty support and engagement School, outstanding student in Pierre Laclede Honors College and associate professor in the special education SUCCEED Certificate Program department of educator preparation Danielle Renee Qualley, Graduate and leadership School, outstanding student in Candidates presented by Curtis C. counseling Coonrod, vice provost for student affairs and dean of students Aisle Marshals Marie K. Thompson, Graduate James Shuls, assistant professor School, outstanding student in Presentation of Diploma Folders in the department of educator educational administration preparation and leadership Names read by Robert McCabe Order of Procession Julie Smith Sodey, associate chair Welcome of the New Alumni and assistant teaching professor • Undergraduate candidates in the department of educator • Master’s candidates Aaron Ezell, BSBA 2010 preparation and leadership • Doctoral candidates and faculty Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” • Platform Party Faculty Marshal Led by Gavin Taylor and the National Anthem Vanessa Garry, assistant professor University Wind Ensemble in the department of educator Led by Gavin Taylor and the Recession preparation and leadership University Wind Ensemble (Please remain seated until the platform party has exited.)

Commencement Speaker

DR. CHARLES JAMES PEARSON of his dissertation – “Factors that became the superintendent of Contribute to the Success of African schools for the Normandy Schools American Academic Achievement Collaborative in Normandy, Missouri, Initiatives in the State of Missouri.” in 2015. His educational career spans Pearson received his doctorate in 34 years of engagement in public educational leadership from Saint education and includes 21 years as Louis University in 2007. From a classroom teacher and 13 years 2008 to 2016, Pearson facilitated as an administrator. He served as a professional development as CEO curriculum coordinator, principal, of Innovative Education Solutions, and assistant superintendent before LLC. Specialized topics included leaving retirement to lead the instructional leadership, cultural return of the Normandy Schools proficiency/responsiveness, effective Collaborative to an accredited status. communication strategies, and Dr. Charles James Pearson Pearson’s commitment to issues of parental engagement that supports superintendent of schools, educational equity led to his work “learning at home.”​ He also served as Normandy Schools Collaborative with African American Academic one of four trainers for the National Achievement initiatives during Institute of School Leadership in his career and became the focus Missouri.

18 Ceremony V - Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.

Candidates for Brian Santos Laine Hope Moon Elisha Chantilly Linnen-Glass Doctoral Degrees The Attitudes and Learning Vince Morse Fredrick L. Montgomery Sr. Styles of Adult Learners to Rachel Pope Christopher Michael Pearson GRADUATE SCHOOL E-Instruction of the Spanish Jamie Michelle Powers Kayla Theberge COLLEGE OF Language Sonia Shelton Educational Administration EDUCATION Advisor: E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, Alexa Renee Soraparu Julie Yvonne Whittington May Candidates Doctor of Philosophy PhD Ana Barrios Yujia Wang Candidates for Education Cassandra Tamika Brown Understanding Chinese Master’s Degrees Deitra Colquitt International Undergraduate Michael Brown Jessica Entler Students’ Experiences at the GRADUATE SCHOOL An Examination of Disingen- University of Missouri–St. Louis Annette Marie Fields uous Deeds by St. Louis Public COLLEGE OF Zona Marissa Ho Advisor: Laura M. Westhoff, PhD Schools 1945-1983 EDUCATION Kelsey Koenig Samantha Lurie Advisor: Matthew Davis, PhD Education (Co-Authored) Master of Education Kimberly Clarice Mott Jennifer Freund Julia Wilkins Adult & Higher Education Svetlana Nikic Evolving an Ecological Way of Chelsea Witwer Belinda J. Quimby May Candidates Thinking: Social Interactions Fostering Critical and Creative Tracy Smith and the Construction of Thinking in the Elementary Montolliea Brock Marie Kathlyn Thompson Environmentally Sustainable Social Studies Classroom: Teach- Rhonda Sue Clayton Educational Psychology Behaviors in Adolescents ing Social Justice Through the Ruth A. Davenport During Expeditionary Learning Lenses of Power and Oppression Alison Lily Kim May Candidates Advisor: William Kyle, PhD and Site-Based Experiences Ivy Michelle F Word Sarah Marie Oelke Brian Sheble Advisor: Phyllis Balcerzak, PhD August Candidates Melissa Marie Politte Mona Rajab Validity of the Barkley Deficits Lauren Melissa Bledsoe Jason Becker Elizabeth Rivera Munoz of Executive Functioning Vielia Jeffries-Evans Kayla Klossner-Thompson Short Form Jessa Blake Stone Heather Klein Counseling Shawn A. Trent Advisor: Cody Ding, PhD Jessica Pilgreen Elementary Education Jovon Willis Jane Zappia May Candidates Eleni Antrobus From Midterms to Naptime: An Generative Pedagogies: May Candidates Autoethonography of the Affects Activating Learners through Kendall Beahm Tina Boyd of Intersectionality on an African Student-centered Practices Gabriella Black Caitlin Alice Carney American Single Parent College Advisor: Phyllis Balcerzak, PhD Mel Aedan Carenza Kristin Cooke Student Noelle Grace Chandler Makeda Lene Cummings John Caleb Cheavens Jr. Advisor: Matthew Davis, PhD Candidates for Gina M. Evenson Educational Specialist Jessica K. Dowling Alina Marie Everitt Yuyang Zhao Degrees Shannon Fischer Moira Elizabeth Anne Foley The Effect of Emotional Rachel Lee Gaglio Jocelyn Ford Intelligence and Adversity GRADUATE SCHOOL Kerry Elizabeth Hogan Kimberly Ann Kern Glessner Intelligence on Mental Health, COLLEGE OF Anita Saad Khan MD Angela C. Hazlewood Life Satisfaction, Career and Grace J. Knobbe Emma Herrick Interpersonal Success among EDUCATION Lauren Elizabeth Maedge Amanda Hogan Chinese Adults Educational Specialist Katherine Mancuso Christina Leadbetter Advisor: Cody Ding, PhD Meghan McLaughlin Brittney Marie McClendon Educational Administration Nicole Marie Meier Catherine Meeks Doctor of Education Orli Pinsberg Seren Acar Pederson May Candidates Jennifer Plante Kristin Marie Pesek Education Kimberly Arnetta Austin Christine Lynn Crain Polizzi Jacob Mueller Sandman Yolanda Denise Johnson Danielle Renee Qualley George Calhoun Caroline Skelton Susan Janel Reid Salina Schmidgall Katherine Grace Swarts The Colin Kaepernick Effect: Deandre Demon Thomas Hongshan Shao Christina Carolyn Sweeney Socio-Cultural Tension Over Michael Zitzer Tiffany Simon Angela Beth Torretti Patriotic Views Within K-12 August Candidates Emily Thornburg Education August Candidates Velma M. Glenn Layla M. Torgoley Advisor: Matthew Davis, PhD Tori Towery Deborah Alexander Bobby Louis Hughes II Eric Casper Denise Carpenter Mussman Myrycale Jerna Vickers-Fennoy School Psychology Joel Gibbons Vickery Kathryn Ann Egan The Process of Oral Academic Samuel Robert Walk Jennifer Ashley Enserink Discourse Socialization and May Candidates Briana Marie Everett Workplace Enculturation of Kelsey Ruth Woemmel Chloe Nichole Arms Kelsey Elawese Wooten Ashton Taylor Fields International Graduate Students Matt E. Bonasch Callan Rae Finney of Business Kaitlin Anne Heagney August Candidates Tiarra Gunn Advisor: William Kyle, PhD Jennifer Lee Manley Amy Baraba Mercedes Antanique Khalia Margo Grant McWilliams Samuel Hackett Latin Honors Jayme Elizabeth Hairston *** summa cum laude ** magna cum laude * cum laude 19 Lauren Paige Hager Joshua-Michael Brooks Kiggins Molly S. Streeter*** Hunter Tyler Wood Sarah Mae Hunt Ronald Tyrone Lewis Jr. Elementary Education Physical Education Erika Jones Jennifer Suzanne McBride Conor Smith Joyce Katherine Micek May Candidates May Candidates Rachel Kohl Pranav Nanda Felicia Kay Adams Brendan Doyle Laurie Lambros Peter Gregory Northcutt Allison Marie Armbruster Jason Tyler Jovi Jessica Ann Lawrence Jessica Pena Katherine Atwood Lance Laplant Iesha Lewis Rohan Pidaparti Jenna Rose Backs* Troy Austin Ruckman Merri Kathleen Miller Erica L. Polk Madeleine R. Bleitner Brian Richard Seymour Kimberly Sue Mitchell Lindsay Elizabeth Rundell Matthew David Botkin Lauren Mackenzie Niemann Eric Schierbecker Abbey Rose Bown*** Secondary Education Rachel Pettid Sanjivini Suresh Emily K. Burnett May Candidates Adonica Michelle Radford Sarah Jeannette Vandenberg Jaquelyn Marie Buss* Emily Mae Eileen Bonkoski Whitney Robins Rachel Wasbotten Reghan Louise Cevasco Gabriel Albert Faron Audrey Barbara Sanders Jillian Zuccarelli Amanda Mae Clark Sarah Damaris Gordon* Jhane Simmons Emily Clark Special Education Tabatha Lynn Gufler Christopher Stealey Alyssa Denise Cook Joshua Caleb Hammon Christine Steele May Candidates Kaysie Alexis Corbett Lydia Harold Erin Elizabeth Suchy Briana Ashley Dempsay Patricia Ellen Archer Kayla Marie Holt Rachel Thomas Alison Nicole Dodd Brooke M. Bellers Mariah Marie Kirby Vivianne Marie Young Jacob R.H. Dodge Heather Bishop Lana Dries Klar Connie Marie Dowell Secondary Education Anitra Marie Brown Aaron Jacob Leggett Courtney Rae Frederich Jennifer Lynn Caton Ryan Bradley Montgomery May Candidates Caroline Theresa Gallaher*** Abbie Schmidt Harcourt Amanda Jacqueline Ottinger Meagan Joy Galluzzo Anoa Alimayu Adam Heriford Andrew Phillip Rola Samantha Lynne Gholson* Kelly Ann Anderson Kristen December Jones Erika Alexandra Rose* Brandi Nicole Griffin Alexander Berich Lorena Nicole Kelley Alex Ryan Smith Hunter Micah Hebron Emily Bowman Angela Michelle Moon Joseph Paul Van Herreweghe Diamond Janay Herron Megan Brege Agnes Jebet Powon Daniel Paul Wangler Jason Robert Hinthorne Samantha Brown Laresa Ann Roberts Codie Allison Wicks Katherine Christine Huppert Patricia Ann Burnley Timika Joslin Robinson Micah Young* Jason Carter Emily Elizabeth Mary Wiltsch Jennifer Ann Ingoldsby Jaycee Michael Jackson Amanda Marie Corrado August Candidates SUCCEED Certificate Julie L. Elking Corbyn Elizabeth Jakubeck*** Latoya Griffin Program Tuija Evjen Casey Lillian Kinnevan Tracy Marshall Abigail Feldmann Amanda Nicole Koch* Chancellor’s Certificate Alysia Marie Polec Sonya Christine Francis Mckenna E. Kreder Jessica Marie Warner Amy Elizabeth Grove Shannon Kathleen Linders Brandon M. Blando Anna Rose Hormberg Samantha Joanne Litzinger** Alana S. Curth Candidates for Jamorie Johnson Andrew William Meininger John F. Deasy Megan Nicole Lewis Bachelor’s Degrees Aimee Merideth Andrea E. Faulhaber Alicia Manders COLLEGE OF Taylor Marie Mueller Justin L. Hood Shayvonda Laree Mayes EDUCATION Ashley Newland Scott A. Humphrey James David Mitchell Jacob Mckinley Nolan Allaina Jaffe Jessica Musterman Bachelor of Rebecca Marie Orick John E. Lauria Carolyn M. Palmer Educational Studies Kristin Nicole Perry* Sophia Sue Strickland Sarah Elizabeth Pettit Jon Jameson Velier Brian Ewell Pickens Educational Studies Tara Marie Rice Hailey F. Porter Malik Jose Zepeda Todd Schaefer May Candidates Jennifer Marie Redel* Nicole C. Regan Sarah E. Shelburg Ayrrielle Lewis Matthew Preston Robinson Elma Sljivo Sierra Kashel McClellon Sandra Vaughn Stephanie Louise Rodriquez- Caitlynn M. Ward August Candidates Joos Kate Marie Wilkinson Shauntel M. Bardley Ashley Abigail Rose Molly Woodson Chanti Harris-Walker Madison Rothermich* Shanae Latrice Yancy Felicia L. McTeal Hailey Runge*** Donna Michelle Pendleton August Candidates Rebecca Saari*** Diamond Dasha Sellers Maggie Samson* Malcolm Ettienne Baker Talia Lashae M. Underwood Carleen Grace Schlimpert Matthew Joseph Beltrami Bachelor of Science Joanna Marie Schroer Lauriel Elizabeth Bristol Rachel Elizabeth Seidel in Education Kayla Elizabeth Celello Kaitlyn Lee Sladek Esq Emilee Conroe Early Childhood Education Morgan Elizabeth Smith** Jeremy James Dorrell Macey Nicole Snyder* Kaitlyn N. Forks May Candidates Alyssa Fay Vaughn* Kevin Philip Goon Sydney Kathryn Hardin** Danielle Wilke Audrianna Irving Jorgi Blair Henry Kayomi Rone Williams Latin Honors Jordan Alexa Jackson *** summa cum laude ** magna cum laude * cum laude 20 Ceremony VI - Sunday, May 19, 6 p.m.

College of Business Faculty Marshal Commencement Address Administration Lynn M. Staley, associate teaching Lisa D. Yanker, Order of Exercises professor in the department of retired vice president, IBM English and specialist in business Introduction read by Presiding writing, service-learning, gender Charles Hoffman, dean, College of Thomas F. George, chancellor and interdisciplinary studies Business Administration University of Missouri–St. Louis SGA Representative Conferral of Academic Degrees Pre-ceremony Concert Joey Dordoni, president Chancellor George assisted by Provost Sobolik; University Wind Ensemble Student Marshals Teresa Thiel, dean, Graduate School Justin Louis Keth, College Master of Ceremonies Charles Hoffman, dean, College of of Business Administration, Joseph Rottman, associate dean Business Administration outstanding student in business of graduate and international administration Edward Munn Sanchez, dean, Pierre programs, director of the Laclede Honors College International Business Institute, and Caitlin Hannah McCann, Graduate professor of information systems School, outstanding student in Presentation of Diploma Folders business administration Names read by Robert McCabe Aisle Marshals Order of Procession Jill Bernard Bracy, assistant Welcome of the New Alumni teaching professor in the • Undergraduate candidates • Master’s candidates Kathleen L. Riddler, BA 2014, department of supply chain and MA 2016, MBA 2018 analytics • Faculty • Platform Party Shaji A. Khan, director of the Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” cybersecurity institute and assistant National Anthem Led by Swabu Jefferson and professor in the department of University Wind Ensemble information systems and technology Led by Swabu Jefferson and the University Wind Ensemble Recession (Please remain seated until the platform party has exited.)

Commencement Speaker

LISA D. YANKER has served as the newly acquired sales organizations vice president and general manager of into IBM’s software team. Yanker MicroStrategy’s Central and Canadian currently serves as a member of the Regions, and as vice president of College of Business Administration’s big data and analytics at IBM. In Leadership Council at the University these roles, she was responsible for of Missouri–St. Louis, is on the the go-to-market strategy, revenue, fundraising and philanthropy sales, technical sales, partners and committees for the Professional consulting services. At IBM she held Women’s Alliance, and received the various regional and worldwide St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most sales leadership roles, and was Influential Business Women” award responsible for sales strategy and in 2015. She holds a bachelor’s execution, market share growth, degree in business administration, Lisa D. Yanker resource planning and deployment, and an MBA from the University of retired vice president, IBM and all aspects of sales, support and Missouri–St. Louis. Yanker credits client satisfaction. She has also served UMSL with her start at IBM. as a sales integration executive on the mergers and acquisition team, and led the successful integration of

21 Candidates for Abhay Kumar Master of Science Qianhan Tang Master’s Degrees Thomas Lantzy Information Systems Adrianne Chantal Teague Kristina M. Linden Trevor Andrew Thornton* GRADUATE SCHOOL Jack Colin Lovett May Candidates Hang Thu Vu*** COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Mila Majtan David Clifford Autry MD Breanna May Wampler*** ADMINISTRATION Annie J. Mbale Darlene Block Qun Wei Caitlin Hannah McCann Samantha Lynn Zeik Master of Accounting Kyle Brinker Daniel Robert McLean Jeffrey Donald Friedrich August Candidates Samantha Rae Meyer Accounting Ravi Sai Krishna Nunnagoppula Asmaa Jassim Al Rashid Anisah N. Mirza Meredith Claire O Brien Samantha Fleschner May Candidates Morgan Rae Mitchell Harishana Parthiban Ram Sait Ardit Haxhaj Michael Moorhem Elaine Marie Brauss Fernando Robledo Fernandez Ruoyu Lei Savitha Narendra Paul Buehler Aaron Seavers John Aaron Mitchell Alexis Nelson Austin Fischer Patrick Theby Alexis Rae Neumann Long Duy Nguyen Garrett Christopher Gassner Jayesh Tiwari Timothy James Oge Btoul M. Obeissi Jiading Guo Ruoyun Wang Melisa Ramic Emily Frances Powers Miaohua Huang Lei Yang Amanda Christene Schneider* Melissa Anne Jorcke Jameson Ford Pulley Vidushi Yog Jueshan Liu Timothy R. Quinn Bachelor of Science in August Candidates Mitchael Carter McAlister Danilo Radenkovic Business Administration Kyle Joseph Rasch Shruthi Sreenivasa Murthy Sean Rozier Business Administration Alexandre Walsh Sharon Ray Prapti Vikramrao Vadgaonkar Sydney Walton Aaron Reynolds May Candidates Candidates for Sherry Peijia Wang Timothy Michael Riley Sammy Adlabi Ashley E. White David Wayne Short Bachelor’s Degrees Coleton J. Alexander Marcus Jacoby Avery Yates Taylor Renee Smith COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Naif Abdulhadi Alharthi Laura Rose Young Amy Marie Stanke Jason Allan Alonen William Andrew Steinhoff ADMINSTRATION August Candidates Faisal Yahya Alserhan Leslie Ann Stenner Bachelor of Science John Hirschfield Fix Ahmed Abdullatif A Alzanbaqi Jennifer Suttmoeller in Accounting Meshari Abdullatif Alzanbaqi Vicki Lynn Tandon Master of Business Accounting Andrew Lee Anderson* Administration Benjamin Taylor Balqees O. Anifowoshe Brandon Timmermann May Candidates Dustin Tyler Aschinger* Business Administration Erin Renee Vantrease Abdirizak Abud Victoria Elizabeth Ash*** Loc Nhu Vo May Candidates Zaina Badwan Rachele M. Banks Lauren Ann Weber Zachary Stephen Bandera Dominic Joseph Barczewski III Lana Aleksandrova Erika Lavette West Robert Bassett*** Tracy Ellen Barhorst Syed M. Ali Claire Christine Witte Thanh D. Cam* Morgan Barker* Safija Avdic Charles Yuk Brian Baldwin Andrew Wilson Clote Brenda Barnett Brandon Banks August Candidates Adam Richard Dalton Tori C. Basile* Margaret Baum Kelly Deidre Fahy Barthold Jacob Brian Ervin Ryan Thomas Behnen Jeremy Edward Bell Kyle Barton Nathan Richard Ferreira Fatima Ez-Zahraa Benbati Nicole Bell Tzu-Jung Chen Sydney Rayahn Fulkerson Anthony James Birkenmeier Craig Matthew Bent Autumn Rose Eberlin Tyler J. Heilich* Alexander Joseph Blair Michelle Brannon Matthew John Gauvain Daren Hembrador Salome Lara Bleuler* Robert Steven Brodzin Xinyue Gu Alex Parker Howard Kyle Anthony Boewe Eugene Browder Yu-Chi Hsu Yuhan Huang Gabriella L. Boix Gabriel Bush Li-Min Huang Heather Janson Hannah Mae Bonine* George Shitsukane Busieka Wan-Yu Jhuang Erin R. Kane Brandon Duane Boyer Matthew Dennis Coburn Henry Kamkwalala Ashley Danielle Kauffman Joshua Lee Bozarth Bradley Collins Emily Anne Koehler Shawna D. Kreher Benjamin David Branco** Tyler Edward Dinkelaker Gang Liu Kyoungjoon Lee Jonathan Bredeck Melissa Dorn Li-Bao Lyu Lila Naserian Lemayian* Chandler Daniel Bringer Yaniv Dudaie Alexander Oltmann Ciara Nichole Lenzner* Brittany Brookins Stacey Michelle Faris-Lee Ashlie Tierra Vickers Katie Jia Lin Cyndi Jo Brotherton Derek Farmer En-Sheng Wang Alexandria Jill Manestar Ashley Brown Ethan Robert Garner Jon Matthew Willie Calvin Fredrick McCallister Tyler Stephen Buck Rahan Gerges Meng-Chin Wu Generose Nimpagaritse Drew Patrick Burns Kathryn Gerler Ting-Yi Wu Xinyi Peng* David Camera* Aparna Parshuram Gokhale Jinhua Yang Mina Rezaie*** Brian A. Cardona Sarah Elizabeth Ham Weizhen Zhong Wonho Ryu Michael R. Cassidy Melinda Joan Hunze Nicholas James Shao Wei Chiang Connie Island Schimmelpfennig Radoslaw Damian Chupka*** Nicholas Ryan Jones Scott Singer* Marilyn Carolyn Cifuentes** Maeve Juenger Andrew Peter Smith Sarah Koryn Clark Kevin Chris Kellogg Tyler Anthony Smith*** Jordan Alex Cochrum Michael Klein Minghan Sun John Costello

22 Ceremony VI - Sunday, May 19, 6 p.m.

Zane Creek* Ian Michael McQueen Bassam Hamed Alrashdi Matthew James Fischer Sabrina Nicole Davis Michael Shane Melbrod Tyler Nicole Atherton* Guy Vincent Goodpaster*** Jacob Dickherber* Jacob Mathew Meyerkord Natalie Jeanne Baner David Nicholas Haffner Jr. Jacob T. Doepke Siddiqa Mohammad Brett Matthew Beussink Hammad Iqbal Eric Charles Dust Kyle William Mosqueda Michael William Biehl Christian Timothy Jensen Brysan Duvall Derek W. Mueller Timothy James Brinckwirth Dion Lucas Jake Colten Eagen Lucas Lawrence Mueller Kennedy Christian Brown Shannon McCallister* Kirby Joseph Edmondson Kirktis Zachary Neal II Leah Lorraine Bryant* Sean M. McGuire Kathryn Elisabeth Eisele*** Joseph Anthony Nguyen Taylor Caputo Andrew Joseph Miller Lauren Nicole Ervin Lindsey B. Nixon* Xiyan Chen Saad Mirza Kimberlyn Renee Finefrock Payton Nicole Nothdurft Runda Chi Mark Steven Mueller Michael Fotouhi Thomas Sheridan O’Toole Kylie Nicole Claypool* Thong M. Nguyen Justin Christopher Francik** Jim Onder Wade Cornett Nino Obanor** Michael Robert Frkovic Meliha Osmanovic Kyle S. Eggering Alex Brian Oliver Jason Randall Gall Maneet S. Parmar* Breanna Elizabeth Esmon Xinyi Peng* William Robert Gilbert Justin Michael Perez* Tyler Sean Esmon Jennifer Lynn Purcell** Giovani C. Gomes Samantha Erin Pierce* Brigette Gabrielle Fernandez Sherie Danielle Richards Ricardo Luis Gomez Esteban Pombo Posada Ciarra Jamie Fitter Christian Thomas Tominia Yanchi Gong Garrett Evan Priester Michael Dennis Flesch* Blake Richard Unnerstall Oscar Andres Gordillo*** Madelyn Olivya Puckett Samantha Fleschner Violeta Valle Matthew Graser Michael Quinn* Todd Eugene Furlow Sean David Van De Riet Bridget Kaitlin Hacker Blake Randall* William Charles Glass Robert Jonathan Freddie White Jeremy Hardcastle* Timothy Randall Alex James Hawkenbery Joseph Andrew Wiethop Nicholas C. Harper* Alexandria Nicole Rocco Alexis Crystina Holland August Candidates James David Henderson** Kimberly J. Ross Nathan Allen Holtmeyer Asim Jabree Brown Stephanie Renee Henry Maxi Jana Roth Tina M. Huynh Anel Jugovic Michael Bradley Herr Glenn Robert Ryan Tristan Johnson Matthew Ryan Hewitt Aldin Sabotic Adam Joseph Julius Jack Andrew Hobbs Jean Claire Safron Daccota Kennedy Dylan Jackson Hoelscher Kristen Michelle Salyer Ruoyu Lei Matthew Blake Housewright Zachary Schurk Tereasa Renee Lester Patrick Brendan Huebner* Cameron Skiles Kaylynn Marie Lindquist* Jasmina Hukic Maria Skurtu Adam Litzau Blake Hunter Hustedt Andrew Peter Smith Lauren Nicole Lottmann* Hammad Iqbal Nathaniel Thomas Smith* Darryl Lamont McGee Jr Noah Jacob Jaks* Megan Dawn Spotila Tess Elizabeth Meyer* Nicholas Andrew Janushanis* Nathan James Stalter** Theodore Joseph Molinari Chiffon N. Johnson Natalia Adrianna Staniek* Irene N. Muange James Thomas Kallaos II Amanda Grace Stanton Daniel J. Mueller Edina Karahodzic Ciera Stewart Kimberley M. Preston Amanda M. Kelly Annie Stineman Brendan Charles Riesmeyer Justin Louis Keth*** Michael Stone Natasa Sajic Phillip Ketsenburg Keenan Strong Koltyn Joseph Schilly Samuel Schroeder Kickham Qianhan Tang Kenan Selimovic Monea Breanna Kimple Ernestina Jamia Taylor-Oppong Anas Z. Shabaneh* Sean Christain Koster Violeta Valle Ok K. Shin Rebeccah A. Kramer Meagan Elizabeth Wakefield* Christopher Stephon States II Jordan Scott Krumwiede Matthew Stephen Walker* Lorenzo Streeter Kuan Lai Christopher S. Walter Jr. Alexandra Maryjane Taylor Ryan John Lange Fuhua Wang Tim Allen Taylor** Matthew Ryan Langland Jingxi Wang Jing Wan Jeffrey Michael Leas Natsumi Watanabe Amy Jane White* Ee Jen Eugene Leong Claire Watson Anderson Joseph Wiegman* Brendan Watts* Tayler Renee Leverenz* Bachelor of Science in Lunyu Li Brandon Whitehead Damir Libic Curtis J. Woods Information Systems Katie Jia Lin Rachael Brianna Wylie Information Systems Rui Ling Zewei Xie Hao Liu Harry Townsend Yerkes May Candidates Brian Fitzgerald Logush Adam Michael Youck Ahmed Mohammed Madison Nicole Martin Chanice Williet Young Almohammadi Calvin Fredrick McCallister Yuchen Zhang Jacob Daniel Artis Mark Andrew McCoy Alexander Zvibleman Lucas Ryan Barth Leadale Monty McCutcheon August Candidates Alexander James Bouas Kyle James McFarling Miguel Delgado Omar J. Abdelaziz Danielle Mae McGrory Zachary Eaton Alan McKay Al Haitham Jamal Shamis Ryan Matthew Ernst Al-Hooti Latin Honors *** summa cum laude ** magna cum laude * cum laude 23 Graduate Certificates

Acute Pediatric Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner Public History and Practitioner Cultural Heritage May Candidates August Candidates Debra J. Connell-Dent May Candidates Jodiey Annalynn Bondurant Gender Studies Nicholas Ryan Thoreson Erin Korobey Secondary School Teaching Lillian McDonagh May Candidates Aundrea Kay Schubbe Moira Potter May Candidates Applied Behavior Analysis Gerontology Timothy Michael Allman Miranda Hardy May Candidates May Candidates Alysia N. Lee Kathy Ann Carvalho Brenda Louise Friedel Leticia Sophia Puglia Pesce August Candidates Ellie Lynn Repp Social Justice in Education Brooke M. Bellers Kristin Lynn Walters Ginger Irene Gastineau Global Biodiversity May Candidates David Patrick Mueller Conservation and Mel Aedan Carenza Mary E. Edwards-Fears Autism Studies Leadership Student Affairs May Candidates May Candidates Administration and Patricia Ellen Archer Kathryn Lynn Pilgram-Kloppe Leadership Angela Michelle Moon Local Government Agnes Jebet Powon Management August Candidates Ryan Sharod Paige Business Administration May Candidates Teaching English to Speakers Sarah Elizabeth Belcher May Candidates of Other Languages Ravi Sai Krishna Nunnagoppula Logistics and Supply Chain Harishana Parthiban Ram Sait Management May Candidates Jayesh Tiwari Patricia Ann Burnley May Candidates Tuija Evjen August Candidates Long Duy Nguyen Caroline Skelton Shruthi Sreenivasa Murthy Danilo Radenkovic Teaching of Writing Business Intelligence Museum Studies May Candidates May Candidates May Candidates Laura Dobbs Terry George Shitsukane Busieka Elizabeth Bernadette Isenburg Kara Manley Nicole Marie Geahle Nonprofit Organizational Long Duy Nguyen Management & Leadership Ravi Sai Krishna Nunnagoppula Harishana Parthiban Ram Sait May Candidates Jayesh Tiwari Caitlin Elizabeth Bright Ruoyun Wang Mary Christine Brod Lei Yang Diamond Vernell Carr Weiling Zhu Zhu Kimberly Michelle Dowling August Candidates Policy and Program Shruthi Sreenivasa Murthy Evaluation Cybersecurity May Candidates May Candidates Gina Aitch Fernando Robledo Fernandez Paul Hess Digital and Social Media Kelly E.C. Moushey Marketing Post Grad Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse May Candidates Practitioner Annie J. Mbale Ashley Elizabeth Myers May Candidates Christel Fehr Robyn Wendt Treacy Williams

24 Undergraduate Certificates

Advertising Ethnicity Migration Neuroscience and Human Diversity May Candidates May Candidates Katelyn Jewel Chostner May Candidates Wallat Baban Ralph H. Hall Lindsey Householder Heather M. Lange Rachel Morgan Gender Studies Paige Elizabeth Lyell Chelsea Margarette Neuling Photographic Studies Michelle Jean Reynolds May Candidates Amanda Stanton Marsadie Natosha Brown May Candidates Ariel Malika Swopes Megan Cecile Mayfield Courtney S. Rowland Laura Szörenyi Jennah Savannah Perryman Professional Writing Roderick Morez Wilbon Madisyn Elaine Weiss May Candidates Applied Econometrics August Candidates Lydia Harold and Data Analysis Jazmine Stovall Chelsea Margarette Neuling May Candidates Gerontological Studies Carrie Ann Noblitt Flannery Kate Eggers Allison Brandon Perkins May Candidates Meagan Christine Burwell Jorie Elizabeth Sims Lindsey Householder Jordan M. Lucas Ashleah Maria White Child Advocacy Studies Interdisciplinary Roderick Morez Wilbon Entrepreneurship August Candidates May Candidates Julie Elizabeth Harms Connie Chiang May Candidates Lizeth Delgado Nicholas Bolden Public Relations Catherine Eaton Internet and Web May Candidates Allison Mercedes Garcia Destiny Renee Schindler May Candidates Katelyn Jewel Chostner Sidreta Zuko Andrew Joseph Hosna Annastacia Long Louis A. Meyer August Candidates Media Production Laura Szörenyi Savannah Martina Harrington May Candidates Roderick Morez Wilbon Conservation Biology Blake Abrams Technical Writing Jimmy Dale Arthur May Candidates Samuel E. Aubuchon May Candidates Patricia Ann Flesner Cheryl Ann Bruce Seth Hoff Creative Writing Llermo Rogers Trauma Studies Shelby Sosa May Candidates Giuseppe Vitellaro May Candidates Tara Anne Clarkson Emily Elizabeth Beverly Modern European Studies Jorie Elizabeth Sims Lillith Jane Clark August Candidates May Candidates Harold Brent Crawford Julie Elizabeth Harms Abby Nicole Naumann Allison Mercedes Garcia Karly Sue Herrington Cybersecurity Modern Language/Study Linh Tu Mach Abroad May Candidates August Candidates Grayson C. Hart May Candidates Hiba Haseeb Philip Steven Keroff Megan Elizabeth Goodman Mikayla B. McKenzie Matthew Klein Kaitlin Johnson Kayla Christine Sidwell Tarun Vittal Abby Nicole Naumann Workplace and August Candidates Blake Randall Organizational Science Natalia Lizeth Valero Ian Scott Fehmel August Candidates May Candidates East Asian Studies Nicole Joy Culbertson Zachary Patrick Robinson May Candidates Trevor Lee Sims Abby Nicole Naumann August Candidates Samantha Fleschner

25 Pierre Laclede Honors College

Students of the Pierre Laclede Honors College pursue any major they choose and complete either a two-year or a four-year honors program. Each student shares in a challenging and innovative curriculum, which occupies one-third of their undergraduate career. The honors experience also requires independent study under the supervision of individual faculty. These projects include guided reading, supervised undergraduate research and/or academic- or career-related internships and public service projects. To this work, honors students bring their intelligence and a wide diversity of experience and values – among the college’s most precious assets. Completion of the program marks a significant achievement. These students are recognized during the ceremony and are wearing special red and gold honors cords around their necks.

May Candidates Abigail Marion Froidl* Lila Naserian Lemayian* Bailey Marie Shofner Alexis Brianna Abernathy* Nicole Marie Gevers*** Anthony Marturana* Chloe Elizabeth Simpson* Makayla Denise Abernathy** Oscar Andres Gordillo*** Brian Burton Mayfield Katherine Sipe*** Nicholas Price Adams Sarah Damaris Gordon Megan Cecile Mayfield*** Courtney Spink Akinyemi Henry Adeusi*** Kevin Jacob Graham Samuel Patrick McKee Nathan James Stalter** Raghd Jihad Alyatim Jacqueline Lee Guidici** Logan Mifflin* Hayley Brianne Steber** Drake Austin Anderson* Sara Halilbasic* Melissa B. Moore Melinda Antonia Stetina Victoria Elizabeth Ash*** Nicholas C. Harper* Rachel Morgan* Trinh T. Tran Gabrielle Christina Bahr* Rebecca Diane Harris* Abby Nicole Naumann* Megan Nicole Velius Blake Andrew Barringer James David Henderson** Nicolette Suzanne Neal** Brandon David Vestal** Adam Bardon Berger* Anna Beth Henrickson** Erik Robert Nielsen Marina Villoch Diaz-Maurino* Madison Michelle Bick*** Kaitlynn Marie Hill* Jaynie E. Phippen-Hunt** Kaitlyn Elizabeth Waller*** Benjamin David Branco** Dylan Jackson Hoelscher Melissa Priese Zachary Clayton Weber Meagan Christine Burwell*** Rachel Elizabeth Hoffmann Garrett Evan Priester Madisyn Elaine Weiss* Khamhbawihum Cenhrang Emma L. Hogrebe*** Christina Taylor Richardson Ashleah Maria White Endri Ceno Katherine Christine Huppert Erika Alexandra Rose Aleathea L. Williams Marilyn Carolyn Cifuentes** Olivia Drew Jarvis Madison Taylor Russell*** Samuel Henry Williams Tara Anne Clarkson*** Elijah Steven Jauernig* Adela Rybarova* August Candidates Jasmine R. Jones Alan T. Scheibel** Zyra Glee De Los Reyes Omar J. Abdelaziz Agatha Kinuthia Kayla R. Schieffer* Olivia R. Dinwiddie*** Nathan A. Hopper Jonathan Michael Klunk*** Destiny Renee Schindler* Michael Daniel Dorsey Amber Ingram Erica Lynn Koenig Kristen Marie Schmutzler* Michael Joseph Dunlap Daniel J. Mueller Patricia Ann Flesner Heather M. Lange*** Eva Maureen Selph*

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EMERGENCY: In case of an emergency, dial 314-516-5155 for on-campus police dispatch. Public areas FIRST AID: Graduate/ A first aid station staffed by a nurse is located in the restricted area lobby next to the men’s restroom. Emergency exit EXITS: In the case of a fire or immediate need to exit the building, please reference the map here for the closest emergency exits. LOST AND FOUND: Articles may be deposited and retrieved at the first aid station. UMSL Alma Mater Heart of Missouri (Words and Music by John Francis Dill and Diane Ceccarini)

Rising high between two rivers history yet to tell, Stands an honored Alma Mater, our UMSL. Came to seek more understanding for my life to be. University of Missouri–St. Louis Found my need for knowledge answered gratefully by thee.

Dreaming dreams about tomorrow, as I've learned today. 2019 Sp ring Now this heart deep in Missouri seeks a better way. Commencement When at last my journey's over may its value be, That it honors state and nation but above all, thee.