University of Colorado Colorado Springs

December 20, 2013 Commencement From the Regents of the University to the Class of 2013

Dear Graduate, One of the greatest honors for the University of Colorado Board of Regents, the institution’s governing board, is to be part of a graduation ceremony. Your success is a success for us all. Your degree is a measure not only of an accomplishment of dedication and talent, but also notice to the world that you have the intellectual gifts and discipline to contribute greatly to our community. Your commencement ceremony, like every University of Colorado graduation since 1935, will close with the reading of the timeless Norlin Charge. Today “marks your initiation in the fullest sense of the fellowship of the university, as bearers of her torch, as centers of her influence, as promoters of her spirit.” Each year, the University of Colorado grants thousands of bachelor’s, master’s, professional and doctoral degrees to some of the greatest minds in our country and the world. Today, we proudly add your name to this notable group of individuals. Congratulations on your hard-earned accomplishment.

The Regents of the University of Colorado

Back Row: Steve Bosley, At Large (Longmont); James Geddes, District 6 (Sedalia); Stephen Ludwig, At Large (Denver), Glen Gallegos, District 3 (Grand Junction).

Front Row: Kyle Hybl, District 5 (Colorado Springs); Irene Griego, District 7 (Lakewood); Michael Carrigan, Chair, District 1 (Denver); Sue Sharkey, Vice Chair, District 4 (Windsor); Joseph Neguse, District 2 (Boulder). Order of Exercises

Robert von Dassanowsky, Commencement Marshal University of Colorado Colorado Springs Faculty Award for Excellence in Research - 2013 Prelude Instrumental Music Visual and Performing Arts Honors Ensemble Music Program Coordinator, Colin McAllister Joseph Navarro - piano, Hannah Burlew - soprano, Therese Carmack - soprano, Brent Wollman - guitar/computer music, Benito Vena – saxophone Processional Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 1 in D, Op. 39, No. 1 – Arranged by Joseph Prostakoff ...... Pianist Sara Mc Daniel Ceremony America the Beautiful (Lyrics on page12) Visual and Performing Arts Student Therese Carmack

The National Anthem (Lyrics on page 12) Visual and Performing Arts Vocal Ensemble Directed by Lecturer Solveig Olsen Chancellor’s Welcome ...... Chancellor . Pamela Shockley-Zalabak President’s Remarks ...... President . . Bruce Benson Congratulations from Distinguished Alum ...... Mr . Robert Walter Harleston

Conferring of Advanced Degrees (page 14) Recognition of Honors Graduates ...... Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Coussons-Read Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees (page 21) Initiation of Graduates into Alumni and Friends Association ...... Alumni Chair Nicholas Goodsell Charge to the Graduates ...... Regent . . Stephen Ludwig

Alma Mater (Lyrics on page13) . . .Visual . and Performing Arts Lecturer Gayle Grace Recessional Music ...... Pianist Sara Mc Daniel

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 1 From the President of the University to the Class of 2013

December 20, 2013

Dear University of Colorado Graduate, Congratulations on earning your degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs . I still remember the deep sense of pride I felt when I accepted my geology degree from the University of Colorado . My education has served me well over the years, and I am sure yours will, too . Welcome to the generations of alumni around the globe who carry that pride within them . Our collective legacy has been to leave a positive and meaningful mark on Colorado and the world . Accepting your degree after years of self-sacrifice and dedication is one of life’s greatest achievements . When you walk away from this exciting day, my hope is that you will do so with a passion to pursue your dreams . Never forget how the university shaped you and prepared you to face life’s challenges . Expect nothing but the best from yourself and those who surround you on your journey through life . Students who have passed through the campus’s classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls and libraries have emerged with a greater understanding of their place in the world . The University of Colorado community is proud of you and your accomplishments . As you leave here to start careers, draw on your academic achievements at UCCS to help you succeed and inspire others . Today is your day to shine and share your accomplishments with your family and friends . We wish you success, prosperity, happiness and good health in all your endeavors . Sincerely,

Bruce D . Benson President of the University of Colorado

2 University of Colorado Colorado Springs From the CHANCeLLor of uccs to the Class of 2013

December 20, 2013

Dear Graduate, Congratulations on reaching this milestone achievement – the completion of your degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs . I am extremely proud of the 2013 graduating class . You represent the best of what our student body has dared to dream . Your academic achievements are represented by the high scores on licensure exams, as well as the notable number of you offered jobs, without interview, as a direct result of your consummate internship work . Your hard work is the best predictor of your future success . I am gratified by the number of first generation college graduates who are sharing this day with family . Many of you also faced challenging decisions and situations that made you all the more determined to reach you college dream . You are an inspiration to me and to those celebrating in your success, today . Welcome to the family of UCCS graduates . I am honored we could be a part of your journey, and I look forward to seeing the spread and influence of Mountain Lion tracks across our city, state, nation, and world . Best of luck to all of you in your future . Sincerely,

Pam Shockley-Zalabak Chancellor

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 3 Distinguished Alum

Robert Walter Harleston Robert “Robb” Walter Harleston currently hosts C-SPAN’s flagship morning public affairs program, “The Washington Journal,” several times a month . In his role as anchor, he presides over a three-hour live television marathon of viewers’ calls and interviews . His guests include members of Congress, representatives of various branches of government, lobbyists, world leaders and a variety of experts on anything dealing with politics or public policy . In addition to his work on the “Journal,” Robb is also C-SPAN’s Congressional Editor, managing the coverage of events on Capitol Hill . They include Congressional hearings, news conferences, speeches and other special events . Prior to coming to C-SPAN, Robb Harleston built up a wealth of experience as a reporter and news anchor at various stations across the country . He started as a Washington, D .C . correspondent for the Sunworld Satellite News Service . From there he traveled south, working in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina . Later, he moved west to Kansas City, Missouri and Memphis, Tennessee . He finished his local television work in Jacksonville, Florida . In each market, Robb worked the streets covering crime, politics, natural disasters and, occasionally, sports . His coverage of Hurricane Hugo, in Charleston, helped his station win the Peabody Award and the George K . Polk Award in 1989 . His work at C-SPAN helped the network win a special Emmy Award for “Outstanding Election Coverage” in 2004 . Midway through his career, Harleston took some time off from journalism to work on the other side of the street, so to speak, as a media relations director for the yacht racing team, “Challenge America .” At the time, it was the only “all-American” effort in pursuit of the “Whitbread ‘Round the World Race” Championship (now known as the Volvo Ocean Race) . He spent three years generating global coverage of the program and its leader, Teddy Turner . When not racing up and down the Atlantic Coast, around the Caribbean or “across the Pond” in the English Channel, the syndicate was based in Charleston, South Carolina . Robb Harleston earned his BA in Distributed Studies: Communication from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 1983, although he began his studies at Syracuse University . He is also a life-long fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Jets .

4 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mission of the University of Colorado The University of Colorado is a public research university with multiple campuses serving Colorado, the nation and the world through leadership in high-quality education and professional training, public service, advancing research and knowledge, and state-of-the- art health care . Each campus has a distinct role and mission as provided by Colorado law . (Laws of the Regents, Article 1, Part C. Adopted 02/11/2010.) Mission of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards . The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of master’s and doctoral degree programs . Colorado Revised Statutes. Senate Bill 11-204. Section 2. 23-20-101 (1) (c) Approved June 10, 2011. Vision of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs UCCS, a premier comprehensive undergraduate and specialized graduate research university, provides students with academically rigorous and life-enriching experiences in a vibrant university community . We advance knowledge, integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery, and broaden access to higher education for the benefit of southern Colorado, the state, nation and world . The University Seal The University of Colorado has used three seals in its lifetime . The present seal, adopted in 1908, depicts a classical male Greek figure seated against a pillar and holding a scroll . Laurel branches frame a burning torch beside him . The Greek inscription means “Let Your Light Shine ”. The seal’s designer, Henry Reed of Denver, chose the classical motif because Greek civilization “stands as the criterion of culture .” The laurel symbolizes honor or success, the youth of the figure suggests the “morning of life,” and the scroll represents written language . From 1893 to 1908, the university seal was a copy of Wyon’s medallion, “Science Trims the Lamp of Life .” The classical figure of a Greek woman knelt before a lamp and was flanked by mariposa lilies, which President Baker described as “a true Colorado flower .” Before 1893, a seal was used which essentially copies the Colorado state seal . It was never adopted by the Regents . The official seal of the University of Colorado is used primarily on official documents, such as diplomas and transcripts that have been issued on behalf of the university . The Board of Regents uses the seal in transmitting official business .

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 5 The Norlin Charge to Graduates (From the baccalaureate address by President George Norlin, of the University of Colorado, June 1935) “You are now certified to the world at large as alumni of the university . She is your kindly mother and you her cherished sons and daughters . This exercise denotes not your severance from her, but your union with her . Commencement does not mean, as many wrongly think, the breaking of ties and the beginning of a life apart . Rather it marks your initiation in the fullest sense into the fellowship of the university, as bearers of her torch, as centers of her influence, as promoters of her spirit . The university is not the campus, not the buildings on the campus, nor the faculties, nor the students of any one time — not one of these or all of them . The university consists of all who come into and go forth from her halls, who are touched by her influence and who carry on her spirit . Wherever you go, the university goes with you . Wherever you are at work, there is the university at work . What the university purposes to be, what it must always strive to be, is represented on its seal, which is stamped on your diplomas — a lamp in the hands of youth . If its light shines not in you and from you, how great is its darkness! But if it shines in you today, and in the thousands before you, who can measure its power? With hope and faith, I welcome you into the fellowship . I bid you farewell only in the sense that I pray you may fare well . You go forth, but not from us . We remain, but not severed from you . God go with you and be with you and us ”.

6 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Honors Designations Descriptions Graduates having been awarded honors are noted in the program . Following is an explanation of the criteria required of the honors designations . with Honors with Special Honors These terms denote students who have met criteria including, but not limited to, grade point average set by the college from which they are graduating that demonstrate exceptional academic performance within the college . with Distinction with High Distinction with Highest Distinction These terms denote students who have met criteria including, but not limited to, grade point average set by the department of the student’s major that demonstrate exceptional academic performance within the major .  Graduates having completed an honors program are also noted in the program . Following is an explanation of the criteria required of the honors programs . University Honors This program recognizes students who have successfully maintained a cumulative GPA of 3 .75 and have completed 18 hours of Honors-dedicated or designated courses, including Mountain Lion Honors This program recognizes students who have successfully maintained a cumulative GPA of 3 .50 and have completed the First-Year Honors Seminar, Honors Public Speaking, and the Honors Capstone Seminar .

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 7 8 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Academic Dress The tradition of the academic costume began during the twelfth or thirteenth century in the early European universities . Since the clergy composed the majority of the educated class, academic dress is an adaptation of the cape or mantle which was usually of silk or wool and worn by church dignitaries in religious processions . Through the years, great diversity in color and in style of cap, gown and hood developed . In 1896, the colleges and universities in the United States adopted a uniform code governing academic dress . Today, the black gown, hood, and mortar board worn by the graduates in most institutions follow this code . While it is not apparent to the casual observer, the gowns worn by the recipients of the various degrees differ somewhat in design . The sleeves of the gown worn by the baccalaureate candidate are long and pointed, while the sleeves of the gown worn by the master’s degree recipients are square at one end with a slit at the elbow . The doctor’s gown has flowing sleeves with three bars of velvet, and facing of velvet down the front of the gown . Those who receive a master’s or a doctoral degree from the University of Colorado wear hoods lined with the school colors, silver and gold . The hood worn by the doctoral candidate differs in design from that of the master’s as it has side panels and is slightly longer . The velvet border of the hood indicates the degree and usually follows the same code as the color of the tassels . The oxford cap, usually referred to as a mortar board, is black and has a long tassel which is fastened by a button on the top . Candidates for the baccalaureate degree wear the tassel pendant over the right front of the cap before the degree is conferred, then it is worn on the left thereafter . Cum Laude candidates wear bronze honor cords . Magna Cum Laude and honors candidates wear silver honor cords . Summa Cum Laude and special honors candidates wear gold honor cords . The color of the tassel on the bachelor’s cap indicates the field of study, with the exception of the BA degrees in Letters, Arts & Sciences whose candidates wear white tassels indicating the arts .

Doctorate Tassel Colors Master Tassel Colors Doctor of Philosophy ...... Old Gold Master of Science/Sciences (Beth-El) . . . . . Gold Doctor of Nursing Practice...... Apricot Master of Business Administration. . . . Sapphire Master of Criminal Justice...... Peacock Bachelor Tassel Colors Master of Public Administration. . . . . Peacock Nursing...... Apricot Master of Arts (Education)...... White Health Care Science...... Green Master of Sciences (Education)...... Gold Business...... Sapphire Master of Engineering/Science...... Gold Criminal Justice...... Peacock Master of Arts (LAS)...... White Engineering ...... Orange Master of Science/Sciences (LAS)...... Gold Letters, Arts and Sciences...... White

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 9 The Presidential Chain of Office The tradition of the chain of office was passed down through the Middle Ages and coincided with the rise of the university system in Europe . Many of these European institutions of higher learning were branches of the church or connected to royal power and soon the chain of office became a treasured part of university practice . Each chain of office is as unique as the institution it represents. In most designs a promi- nent medallion or shield is suspended from a series of links . The central piece usually bears the institution’s official seal or logo, and it may be enhanced with enamel in the of- ficial colors of the school. The University of Colorado Presidential Chain of Office was created in 1980 by Mary Sartor, M F. .A ,. University of Colorado, Boulder, for the inauguration of President Arnold R . Weber . The chain was a gift to the university by Mr . and Mrs . David G . Hawthorn, Class of 1924 . Colorado gold and silver are used throughout the chain to symbolize the importance of those minerals to the history of the state . The gem stones chosen also consist entirely of minerals from Colorado . Three pendants are suspended on the chain . The back pendant is the seal of the State of Colorado surrounded by a golden ribbon representing the golden “Circle of Knowledge ”. The top pendant in the front, the seal of the University of Colorado surmounted by an arch set with diamond and topaz, signifies the necessary link between the search for knowledge and its practical application to the world outside the university . The seal is supported at the bottom by the laurel wreaths found in the seal, emblematic of honor and success . The bottom pendant is centered with a golden topaz indicating man’s quest for knowledge . The surrounding ring is paved with fragmented cubes and diamonds which suggest fragments of knowledge with brilliant breakthroughs of understanding . The chain surrounding these pendants symbolizes the endless but ever-changing cycle of human knowledge . The presidents of the University of Colorado are: Joseph a . Sewell 1877–1887 Roland c . Rautenstraus 1974–1980 Horace m . Hale 1887–1892 Arnold r . Weber 1980–1985 James h . Baker 1892–1914 William h . Baughn 1985 Livingston Farrand 1914–1919 e . Gordon Gee 1985–1990 George Norlin 1919–1939 William h . Baughn 1990–1991 Robert l . Stearns 1939–1953 Judith e . n . Albino 1991–1995 Ward Darley 1953–1956 John c . Buechner 1995–2000 Quigg Newton 1956–1963 Alexander e . Bracken 2000 Joseph r . Smiley 1963–1969 Elizabeth Hoffman 2000–2005 Eugene h . Wilson 1969 Hank Brown 2005–2008 Frederick p . Thieme 1969–1974 Bruce Benson 2008-present

10 University of Colorado Colorado Springs The Chancellor’s Chain of Office A campus commencement tradition began in 2008 when the Chancellor’s Chain of Office was created to recognize and celebrate the chancellors who have led the University of Colorado Colorado Springs since its founding in 1965 . The chain was a gift to the university from Mrs . Kathy Griffith and other campus leaders . Kathy worked in the Chancellor’s Office for 30 years, upon her retirement in 2008, and provided the initial gift to create the chain . The chain is a traditional part of academic regalia that provides recognition at formal events to the person who currently holds the position of chancellor, as well as those who previously filled the role . The Chancellor’s Chain of Office is connected with the interlocking CU to symbolize campus ties to the University of Colorado System . The words “Chancellor” and “Colorado Springs” surround the chain’s medallion of the university’s seal . The chain includes links denoting the university’s six colleges and schools; it also includes individual links recognizing all UCCS chancellors . The chancellors listed are:

Lawrence Silverman 1974–1977 Dwayne Nuzum 1986–1993 Don Schwartz 1978–1982 Linda Bunnell Shade 1993–2001 Neal Lane 1984–1985 Pam Shockley-Zalabak 2002–present

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 11 America the Beautiful Oh Beautiful for spacious skies For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!

The National Anthem Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there . O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

12 University of Colorado Colorado Springs CU Alma Mater Hail, all Hail our Alma Mater Ever will our hearts be true You will live with us forever Loyal we will be to you . We will sing forever your praises Ever more our love renew Pledge our whole devotion to you Dear Old CU!

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 13 Candidates for Advanced Degrees

The following list of candidates for degrees includes students graduating in August 2013 and December 2013. Graduates will receive their diploma jackets by walking across the commencement stage in two lines in order of college or school listed in this program.

Graduate School Kelli Klebe, Dean Ph .d . – Educational Leadership Research & Policy Sandra S . Meagher “The effect of full-day kindergarten programming, teacher ethnicity, and classroom composi- tion on special education eligibility of black elementary students” Ujunwa Patrick Okeahialam “An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Secondary School Civic Education on the Attainment of National Objectives in Nigeria” Katarzyna Anna Pickering “An Analysis of Mentor-Based Induction Program Components and Teachers’ Perceptions of Improvement in Teaching” Thomas Tad Swaim “Cognitive Apprenticeship in Military Teacher Induction: Facilitating the Transition from War Fighter to Educator at the United States Air Force Academy”

Ph .d . – Engineering Hassan Abdallah Aldeeb (emphasis in Electrical Engineering) “Ferroelectric Capacitor Based Tunable Filter Circuits” Archana Sapkota (emphasis in Computer Science) “A Solution Towards an Unconstrained Face Recognition” Kyle Webb (emphasis in Electrical Engineering) “A Circuit-Based Approach for the Compensation of Self-Heating Induced Timing Errors in Bipolar Integrated Circuit Comparators” Richard White (emphasis in Security) “Towards a Unified Homeland Security Strategy: An Asset Vulnerability Model”

14 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Advanced Degrees

Ph .d . – APPLIED SCIENCE David Andrew Smith (emphasis in Physics) “Subwavelength Plasmonic Metamaterials in Optical and Microwave Frequencies” Ph .d . – Psychology Sheri Christine Gibson “Understanding Underreporting of Elder Financial Abuse: Can Data Support the Assumptions?” Doctor of Nursing Practice - Capstone Project Carrie Duncan Smith “Increasing Access to Health Care for Rural Students Through Utilization of Telemedicine: A Program Evaluation”

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Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nancy Smith, Dean Degree Master of Science in Nursing Jenny Dalstra Meg Nakajima Adriene Kristine Rivera Laura Jo Fitts Vasumathi Nallusamy Candida Rodriguez Michael Wayne Hansen Stacy Pleasant Jamie Lynn Rushford Cameron P . Mc Farland Gigi Amber Podczervinski Kelly Renee Williams Kim Marie Mc Nichol Degree Master of Sciences IN Sports Medicine Mary Therese Church Eisner Degree Master of Sciences in Sports Nutrition Agnes Thora Arnadottir Lauren Michelle Gilliland Rebecca Terese Viner

College of Business and Administration Venkateshwar Reddy, Dean Degree Master of Business Administration Distinguished Graduate Academic Achievement Award: Christopher Beute Terry Lee Adrian, Jr . Lillian Giddings Londres Edward Medranda Gabriel Alvarado Sujatha Gonella Alyssa Carrie Morales Jayson David Andersen Jason Harold Harmon Kathryn Joanna Nelson Jennifer Lynn Anderson Kelly Galen Hennegan Shannon Scarlett O’Connor Rika Christina Armstrong Kelly Hess Ricki Val Olmstead Christopher Ethan Beute George Edwin Hosster Nicholas Andrew Pagano Kristina B . Bodoczky Arunkumar Jagannathan Stephanie Lu Palacios Gaspare Michael Bonventre John Andrew Kerr, III Meghan Jane Papp Jason W . Carter Stacie Renee King Heather Anne Paschall Janel Elizabeth Castellon Steven Loren Lane Nathan Richard Pauly Kelsey Confer Pamela Marie Leonard Eric A . Plummer Jared Mark De Jong Allison Lynn Lovato Daniel Ricks Eric Donald DeLoria Amanda Luther Kathleen Diane Rose Bartholomew James Linda Marie Malie Steven Richmond Shideler Dietrick Robert Martin Kristen Elizabeth Smith-Krull Leilani Viviana Distaso Irakli Matchavariani Joshua Thomas David Paul Edsen Daniel Patrick Mayfield Adam White Stefan Eiles Paul Joseph Mc Dermott Kevin John Wiacek Jeanine Lynn Frazier Dustin John Mc Intire Robert Alan Williamson Sagar Gorakh Gadsing Lane Steven Walker Patrick Anthony Wright Joseph Preston Gatlin Mc Millen

16 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Advanced Degrees

School of Public Affairs Paul Teske, Dean Degree Master of Criminal Justice Kiti Trang Hall Kimberly Brett Moore-Collins

Degree Master of Public Administration Phillip Andrew Hamann Patience Lea Paisley Frances Silva Blayney Heather Kling Christina Payamps-Smith Brian Andrew Soule Ares George Koumis James Robert Plott Lauren Ashley Taylor Kathy Marie Lightfoot Juandriqua Pona Rachel Marie Wilmoth Daisy McConnell Jack Reasoner Kirk Davis Wilson

College of Education Mary Snyder, Dean Degree Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services Rebecca Leigh Hensley Tania Marrero Gonzalez Corey Martel Stewart

Degree Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Raul Alequin Summer Humphreys Franklin Kelly Phillips Anna Augustine Jeff Kralik Karna Lynn Prime Jon Bell Patrick James Littrell Meredith Vinger Roach Amber Marie Davis Madeline Yvette Lundberg Robert Rocha Thomas Duhs Karen Mullin James Winfield Scott Teresa Eloise Greene Elizabeth A . Osburn Melody Shuman Wachter Shari Griffin Jathan Paris Sheilah Marie Yamamoto Amanda Suzanne Horner Degree Master of Arts in Leadership In Education Bailee Bannon Cheryl Corpus Ross W . Mishler Dalal Mohamed BinJabrin Megan Joy Eckstrom Stephanie Renee Mora Michelle Canon Ian Ely-Cate Susan Kaye White Degree Master of Arts in Special Education Hanan AlDabis Nicole Maria Garcia Carrie E . Pitts Wadha Eid Alshammari Tyson Lane Grahn Kelly Lee Straub Sarah Joy Dahlberg Jaclyn Hill Rebecca VanBuskirk Andy Kent Dalton Degree Master of Sciences in Education Matar Ahmed Alessa Christine Elisabeth Meek Robert Joseph Striebel Amber Izzo

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 17 Candidates for Advanced Degrees

College of Engineering and Applied Science Ramaswami Dandapani, Dean Degree Master of Engineering Ehab B . Ashary Frederic Farhat Nicholas John Bryan Christopher Bishop John Andrew Ferko Kimberly Jean Romero Kristin Burnett Alexander James Fiore Mark Anthony Vieira Matthew Joseph Canella Eduardo Garcia Llama Daniel C . Whipple Caitlin Elizabeth De Lucio Joshua Carl Hendricks Marissa Ann Wolff Degree Master of Science in Computer Science Michael Bankston George Mudrak Alex Friedrich Renger Michael John Kopps Timothy Carl Porter Brian Gregory Wilke Ping Li Roshnee Ravikumar Degree Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Rifaah Alkhamis Kiana Karami Kolawole Kazeem Oladapo Ruwaybih Alsulami Mark Andrew Kraska Anthony Christopher Ortiz Marcelo Araujo Xavier Sean Gregory Mc Cormick Robert Corey Roller Roxanne Lynn Beem Stephen Timothy McDaniel John Michael Schell Milad G . Hmeda Christopher R . McWilliams Degree Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Thomas Ray Amundson Therese Rose Brook Daniel William Gould Ryan Wayne Bosworth

18 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Advanced Degrees

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Peter Braza, Dean Degree Master of Arts in Applied Geography Brian Robert Best Kari Marie Pittman Degree Master of Arts in Communication Jennifer Joyce Benson Mireya Garcia Nicholas James Carly Rose Darrow Junghyun Lim Serrano-Piche

Degree Master of Arts in History Attzje Corrine Deubach Kendra Rene Johnson William Robert Scruitsky Degree Master of Arts in Psychology Morgan Nichole Clinton Allison Douglas Caitlin Tyrrell Alyssa Marie Connella Heidi Haenisch Ivan Valenzuela Nathaniel Timothy Diede Daniel E . Montoya Elizabeth A . Welch Degree Master of Arts in Sociology Khaled Mohammed Margot Dainowski Alsubaiee Degree Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Henri Ndaya Degree Master of Sciences In Biology Evelyn Garcia Danita Catherine Lynch Christine Ciletti Steigerwald Lena Johnson

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 19 NEW PHOTO

20 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

The following list of candidates for degrees includes students graduating in August 2013 and December 2013. Graduates will receive their diploma jackets by walking across the commencement stage in two lines in order of college or school listed in this program.

Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nancy Smith, Dean Degree Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science Brian Kyle Ashbee Melissa Ann Frankland Joshua Jacob Redlinger Devin Celeste Barth* Lauren Gilster Carlos Armando Ruibal Jenny Bazemore Jaclyn Tamra Griffeth Veronica Snapp* Kathleen Berri Brashears Denise Renee Highness Kelli Lynne Strauch Jesse Alon Campbell Shannon Kathleen Hoops Derrick Leo Torba* Kevin M . Cerven Chelsea R . Hrdlichka Erin Michelle Utesch Rachel Lynne Colchin Darby Silva Jones Angie Ann Valdez Anthony Lee Davis Ryan Alexander Lawrence Lisa Danielle Viloria* Farrel Coleen Davis* Raeann Lippitt Lindsey F . Wheeldon Samantha Nichole Erica Lohr David N . Wilk Fitzgibbon* Jessi Mullenbach Rachel Woods Patricia Jane Fox Lindsay Ann Petersen Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Zebene Melesse Aboye Nicole Kathryn Haugeto* Renee Danielle Pabilonia Michele Marie Amore Kaylee Jordan Hawks* Andrea Rebecca Paton* Maisie Lea Anderson* Promise Elizabeth Haynes** Crysta Danielle Polanco* Heather L . Bradley Susan Bernice Heidelberg* Jocelyn R . Reeves Bealis Burger Viet Quoc Huynh Lindsey Helen Rosten* Connie Michele Burhenn** Nae R . Lee Genna Christine Rubino Haley Ann Choat Ashley Lauren Lighty* Kate Christine Sandler Nicolee Ann Coffman* Brittany Leigh Limauro** Nicole K . Schoch* Marcia H . de Jong Daphne S . Luc Beth Renae Shell* Cheryl Anne D’Epagnier Marah Elizabeth Macura Anna Marie Swintek* Jordan Marie Fine* MeShell D . McLeod- Niccole Louise Todd* Hannah Lynn Gerstner*** Mahoney* Sarah Jane Van Wey** Reilly Hamblin Sara Elizabeth Naous*** Mary Louise Watson Dana Elizabeth Hatteberg* Jennifer Hoon Osorio* Lauren Kelly Winn

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5-3.74; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.75-3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 21 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

College of Business and Administration Venkateshwar Reddy, Dean Degree Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration Patrick Christopher Durst James T . Mc Laughlin Michael Solomon Safran John R . Franck* Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Distinguished Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award: Erin Carolyn Sparrow Daniel R . Adkins* Stephen Michael Ermisch Teresa Erin Maschinsky** Salma Mohammed Al Eric Finkbeiner** Shelby Tucker Masse- Asaad Grace K . Foust** Samento Melanie Nadja Alexandre Corinne Gillenwater Steven Paul Mauser* Laura Ander*** Angela Marie Gregorio** Joshua Mills Eric Daniel Basco Travis James Gruenenwald Alexandra Moyers** Allison Grace Benkert Elizabeth Gunnison** Chelsey Muth Bryce Zachary Boarman Jennifer Lynn Hackman Yaroslav Nepok Sterling Charles Bois Michael David Harper Spencer Oetjen Jordan Leigh Bonta* Emily Rachel Harris Eli Russel Olson Zachary Kyle Brehm*** Matthew Richard Hass Robert L . Pace* Michael John Bucher Denise Renee Highness Gregory Colin Paine Lynsey D . Burdick Amanda Christine Hilton Jessica Pauls Robert William Burgess II*** Ryan Farrell Hogan* Craig Steven Pence Brian Leroy Carpenter Ethan Thomas Honaman* Nathan Thomas Perry* Alexander Lee Clark Bryan Horinek Nicholas Alexander Phillips* Jenna Ann Collette* Wade Adam Jacobs Jessica Leigh Placzek** Kyle J . Cook Amber Mary Johnson* Ryan Thomas Rabson Madeleine Jeanne Cooper* Corey A . Johnson* Benjamin Lee Redner Anthony Dean Cordova Darby Silva Jones Markus Stephen Reuter Abbie R . Cornella* Mitchell Lonnie Richard Brett Michael Robinson*** Daniel Corrie Jones Ryan D . Rocha Joell Crawford Daniel Welch Kinney*** Joshua Martin Rodriguez Matthew Weldon Dally Daniel Joseph La Salle Travis Cameron Rogers Jacob Kurth Darby Marie-Helene Lai Lam** John Spencer Rogerson Taja D `angela. Davis Melody Lajoie* Keenan T . Samuelson* Shaun Patrick Degnan Brenda Lorene Nolte Lang* Melanie Elizabeth Teri Jo Dixon Heather Latka Schattschneider Victoria Ann Dommer Mary Melissa Launer Micah Schulz Nathan Andrew Drell John Christopher Jessica D . Sementelli Colin Carrol Duran Leavengood*** Babajide Shittu Keith William Eberle Michael Anthony Lobato Erin Carolyn Sparrow*** Amy Nicole Einspahr Benjamin Logsdon** Gavin Scott Straub** Russell Ernst Parker Rebekah Lohman Curtis Allan Sveinsson Einspahr Dillon James Malcolmson Brett Edwin Teague Thomas S . Enck David Vance Martin Matthew Foster Thompson** Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.3 CU GPA and 3.5 Business GPA; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.5 CU GPA and 3.7 Business GPA; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.7 CU GPA and 3.9 Business GPA

22 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Seth Nicholas Thompson Samuel Vosler* James Robert Wilson*** Christopher Tichenor* Wesley James Walters Calla Wooldridge Kylie Elizabeth Treble Heather L . Wankum Mark Yorkston Uriah Ray Trounce-Mercer Bret Michael Weiche Karlie Cynthia Zajac* Jerrad Russell VanHorn* Jessica Robyn Weinberger Wenchao Zhang Samuel William Veigele* Bryan Wilson

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.3 CU GPA and 3.5 Business GPA; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.5 CU GPA and 3.7 Business GPA; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.7 CU GPA and 3.9 Business GPA

School of Public Affairs Paul Teske, Dean Degree Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Jorge Arredondo Charles Gingrich Joshua Mark Nelson Kylie Michelle Barnes Jackilyne B . Green Donnie Palmer Hannah Christina Bressler Christopher Alexander Henry Ariana Perez-Urbina* Monique Rose Brown Aria Rae Herrera Ethan Mathew Prentice Amy Leighann Bunn* Velrahjah Holman Emily Rosales* Alex Edward Burris Kelly Frances Korzekwa* Ashley Nicole Russell Devon Michael Campbell Tiffany Marie Lee* Lauren Elizabeth Russell Kyla Lynn Christianson Erika Martinez Julia Ann Shelton Corey Scott Elliott Joe Logan Matheny* Lauren Jean Trojanovich* Bradley Lee Fuller Sean Alexander Medina David August Dobbs Wolfe Michael Ray Gerhart Adam Keith Morales

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

College of Engineering and Applied Science Ramaswami Dandapani, Dean Degree Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science Demetrio Trinanes Cutaran, III Paul Robert Ottum

Degree Bachelor of Innovation in Game Design & Development Scott Allen Wiedmeyer, Jr ,. with Special Honors

Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Luke Marcus Anderson Kyle Richard Edens Alexander Timothy Outlaw Aaron Michael Burkhart, Michael Paul Joyal Joshua Thompson with Special Honors Jessica A . Lineberger Graham Keith Williamson, Shawn Matthew Burlew, Brandon Michael Nesterenko, with Special Honors with Honors with Honors Michael Sebatian Wiseman

Explanation of Honors: Honors - 3.6 - 3.79; Special Honors - 3.8 - 4.0

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 23 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Jason Hilario Robert Aldaz Robert Mann, with Honors, Shaun Raj Justin Michael Bobo Chancellor’s Leadership Seth Shoemaker Carl Sheldon Christensen Class Royce Charles Skelton, Micaela Denae Eisman, Angeleah Christina Marquez with Honors with Honors Collin Richard Mast Michael Sebatian Wiseman Kyle Graba Cory Bryan Mast Gregory Scott Zarnoch Kevin M . Hogg Andrew Louis Miller

Degree Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Thomas Ray Amundson, Brandon Ross Fortune William Eric Marrison with Honors Daniel William Gould Dustin Micah Mc Ferrin John Michael Bellamy Ariel R . Hacker Micah Josiah Perez Skyler K . Biek Brittany Kristine Haggard Bryan Earl Reid Ryan Wayne Bosworth, Tanner Matthew Hidrogo Brendan Scott Ruggles with Honors Austen Carl Knapp, Benjamin Hunter Schmitt Therese Rose Brook, with Honors Heath Channing Schoonover with Special Honors Jonathan Andrew Lake Alison Michelle Smith Benjamin L . Callis Alex Nickolas Laydon Hannah Ruth Tackett Anastasia Flanegin Alexander James Maestas Scott Daniel York Explanation of Honors: Honors - 3.6 - 3.79; Special Honors - 3.8 - 4.0

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Peter Braza, Dean Degree Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Trevor R . Bobb Daniel Morris Mikaela Amber Resende Cole Adam Denisen Emilee Ann Morse Malina Nicole Sykora Julie Nicole Harbin*, James Nemanich** Scheuerman with Highest Distinction Joanna Newcomer Kimberley Ann Sweetwood Christopher Michael Mark Davis Perry Christy Thomas Hollander John Lemuel Pyne, IV Degree Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry Christopher James Brandon**, with Highest Distinction

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Biology Daniel Lynn Bishop Christopher James Brandon**, Peter Sacksen with Highest Distinction Stephanie A . Willard

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

24 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Dustin Antonio DiSalle Erich Lee Orwig Diana Lynn Timmerman Kevin Michael Moore Antonio De Jesus Silva Emily N . Williams Van Ngoc Ngo

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Communication Jillian Rae Bair Daniel Garrido Heather Alyse Mc Peak Bryan Austin Bakel Greg Garza, IV Andrew Lyn Mitchell Andrew David Barwin Alexie Ashley Girtin Brittney Nicole Monks Jordan Lane Bierschenk Jessica Griser Andrew Charles Olson Joseph Biggs Abigail Lynn Grosenbach Pamela Michelle Pace Megan Joel Buckner Brianna L . Hawk Jordan Anne Pinegar*, Rayanna Mary Cameron Renae Chalaine Hill*, with Distinction Rachel Sei Cassity with Distinction Michael Lee Ring Lency Chiles Amanda Sophia Horner***, Lana Brittany Root Gabriella Valentina Clark with Distinction Savannah Alyssa Ruschioni**, Sean Patrick Collins Ashley Ann Howald*, with Distinction Danielle Elizabeth Condon with Distinction Dominique Antonio Shaw Gabriel Cordova Julie Anne Hughes Julia O . Stephen* Gabriel Christian Costantino* Joe L . Hutchins Alexander Taylor Amanda Marie Cowin* Kia Natice Jeffords Madeleine Raine Wachtler** Candace Cyrus Kelsie N . Jones Kristofer Endre Warbritton Brittany Joy Decker Jasmyn Elizabeth Kim Jennifer Watton Josh Allen Devanney Megan Koop Brandon Michael Wikner Elia Donnelly Angela Joy Loomis** Kevin Louis Witte Robyn Lindsay Elliott Casey William Mac Neill Briana Marie Young Miranda Carol Fafard Laura Shepard Maher Degree Bachelor of Arts in Distributed Studies Jonathan Mitchell* Degree Bachelor of Arts in Economics Leslie Marissa Bennett Kyle Glen Lancaster Peters, Kory Michael Reimann with Distinction Sarah Marie Switzer Degree Bachelor of Arts in English Melissa Dewitt** Samantha Graham Megan Elizabeth Marchand Jennifer L . Donnelly Sara Nicole Horton***, Rachel Irene Nelson Emily Elizabeth Dovolis* with Highest Distinction Kayla Nicole Perkins Andrew W . Dyer Amanda Christine Lenehan James S . Powell***, Melissa Anne Eiferle Rachel Anne Lewey with Highest Distinction Mark David Fender*, Jessica S . Manthei Michelle Gurule Velazquez** with Highest Distinction

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 25 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies Natasha Marie Bergeron Lacey Nicole Marsh Danielle M . Rishavy Valerie Lynn Beyer Amber Marie Mason Keegan William Ryan Carl Brousseau** Julian McNally Clayton David Sanders** Weston Coy Burch Karee Milowicki Sara Santa Cruz**, Charles Joseph Dostal Jonathan Edward Miranda* with Distinction Melissa Maria Hill Daniel Morris Brian Norman Smith Katherine M . Jervik Marshall Wayne Muse Priscilla Stevens William Thomas Jewell James Nemanich** Katelyn Marie Stover, Christopher Jan Johnson Ben Oakland with Distinction Nicolas Ryan Mahoy Kevin Joseph Reed Emily Wells Gunnar Malek-Madani** Nathan Edward Brandie Woodall Kelly Elizabeth Malone Grimshaw Richards Degree Bachelor of Arts in History Srdjan Anic Shelley C . Kirkpatrick- Cassandra M . Rokita Jordan Lane Bierschenk Haddock, Judith Christa Sarmiento Amber Lauree Bradish with Highest Distinction Jennifer Rose Scroggins Jesse Jach Coyne, Alex Bryan Kyniston Rebecca Smith with High Distinction Ray Everett Lisle Amy Elisabeth Strickland, Lauren Diane Etz Dannielle Piersant, with Highest Distinction Luke Spencer Funchess with High Distinction Kimberley Ann Sweetwood Travis William Goings Lora L . Reiher Taylor Rose Wirth Jennifer Ann Jackson Degree Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Alex L . Betty Christina Marie Buco Shannon Joy Stiverson***

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Char Renee Brecevic**, Andrew Guzman, Michael Shippee, with Highest Distinction with High Distinction with Distinction Alec Brockell Amber Lynn Phillips, John Dows Woods, Dean T . Burley* with High Distinction with High Distinction Easton Thomas Coleman***, Polina Anastasia Reynolds*, with Highest Distinction with Distinction Degree Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Krystal Mary Bruner Erich Landon Gonce Gabriel Stephen Rodriguez Riley Lindsay Caudle Sandra Grohovaz Chassidy Ibe Rosete Andrew Gabriel Wynter K . Miller* Crystalee Ann Shelton Counterman Mary Kay Morel Brian Torres Seth Arnold Erickson Kyle Glen Lancaster Peters Hart Alexander Tracy Michael Ray Gerhart James Edwin Petrakis Alexander Miller Waters Danielle Glassner Matthew Robert Rodenberg

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

26 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bryan Vincent Adams Cody John Robert Hanable Polina Anastasia Reynolds*, Jessica Danielle Aikens Stephanie Hatfield with High Distinction Kelli Michelle Allred Amanda Sophia Horner** Shelly Lynne Roberson** Nichole Marian Anderson Hollie Hyde Kari Leah Rupley Cashena Keona Balcom Steven Jarrell* Lauren Elizabeth Russell Jacqueline Caress Barnes Jermaine Latrell Johnson Samantha Kay Saft Chelsea Loraine Bartlett Madison Mariah Kay Katie Nicol Schafer Megan Ellen Bell Kelee Ann Koponen Kristy Anne Schermerhorn Liliana Boisvert*** Kelly Frances Korzekwa* Brianna Nicole Schuler Tyler J . Butler* Lindsey Hope Lavender* Leeya Hyunjoo Schulz* Brittany Chambers* Cynthia Anne LaVerne Marc Alan Scott Rachel E . Coronado Annie Louise Mabry Nicholas Jon Slama Derek Lee Davis Brenda A . Maloukis, Chad Derek Sparling Kristin Elizabeth Degenhart with High Distinction Lisa Starcher***, Jessica Dominguez William Jacob McBride with High Distinction Taylor-Brooke Donaldson* Elizabeth Ann Merkel* Alyssa Louise Stine Kayleen Denise Ian Michael Kimberly Ann Swanson Duckworth*** Megan Morris Corinna Marie Tandy* Seth Arnold Erickson Sarah Maria Truxaw Myers** Anthonie Arend Van Zoeren Caroline Flores Joshua Mark Nelson Julie Marie Wall Carli Friss** Tracie Natsuko Newman Isaac Christian Wiggers, Jayde T . Fristam Justin Oliver* with High Distinction Alyson Garbutt Jennifer Owen*** Laurie Ann Works** Carly Liza Glommen James Elliot Pinter Michelle Lynn Yenter** Degree Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Kevin Lee Bishop Carli Friss Lynn Marie Ouellette** Martin Bishop Angela Khrystine Gearhart Brandon Trinidad Perea Amy Bunn*, with Distinction Teresa Gorell**,with Distinction Jennifer Ross Tara Burns**, Chelsi Rae Hernandez Erin Marie Schall*, with Distinction Jamie Lynne Hostetter* with Distinction Macie E . Calderon Ashley Ann Howald*, Megan Symmone Seabron Molly Sue Christy with Distinction Julie Seeger DaiLynn Driscoll** Catherine Ann Marvin Ryan John Smoliak Kayleen Denise Duckworth Kimberly Marzullo* Michael Leo Strzyzewski, Jr . Corey Scott Elliott Calli Ann McNabb Maeva Irene Williams Scott Friedline**, Ryan Lewis Merrifield with Distinction Degree Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Brandon Lee Prewitt

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 27 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts Sarah Alice Banse Oumid Christopher Harrison Kori Pothour Meghan Bosch Ali Kim Zachary Taylor Rice Ali Nicole Brown Lauren Kristine Miller Samantha L . Sanchez Britton Ciampa** Cheryl L . Morton*** Sara K . Sharples***, Emily Anne Danti*, Timothy Dale Ogilvie with Highest Distinction with Highest Distinction Kaitlin Michelle Porter Jordan Nicole Sveen Terrence James Goldcamp

Degree Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Ethnic Studies Jessica Dominguez Ali M . Kim Megan Symmone Seabron Scott Friedline** Eric Eugene Perenyi Degree Bachelor of Science in BioCHemistry Char Renee Brecevic**, Jenna Jean Lubieniecki** Meng Wang Smith*, with Highest Distinction Chancellor’s Leadership Class Degree Bachelor of Science in Biology Summer Lorraine Adelbush* Stephanie Ann Herlik* Brianna Corinne Peppin Rebecca Nicole Blake Whitney Michele Homer Nicholas Ryan Rasmussen Ashley Rose Brinton* Erika Marie Langfeldt Polina Anastasia Reynolds*, Sarah Kimberly Brunner Patrick Lavin with Distinction Danielle Rene Bumgardner* Cory Jean Lawrence-Fisher Andrea Dayuma Schneider Susan M . Burke Nichole Elizabeth Lucero Jourdan Elizabethallena Johnny Daniel De La Cruz Dominic Geno Lupori Sherman Daniel Dela Cruz Michael Lawreance Mason Amy Slagle Ashly Dawn Eichenberger Kimberly Ann Mastropietro Harry Allen Smith Breanna English-Reid Michelle Marie McCormick Alicen Spale Melanie Johnson Fortin Rebekah Louise Moe Danelle Linsey Steele Teja Anikumar Gaikwad Michael Andrew Musella Stephanie Swisher** Bethany Brooke Geiger* Kayla Nagy*** Jesse Edwin Troutman** Ashley L . Gentry Bethany Neighbors* Stephanie Lynn West*, Stephanie Anne Groom Marianne Christina Nurmi Mountain Lion Honors Holly Heins*** Degree Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Taylor Jacob Carlson Aaron Michael Hendrix, with High Distinction Degree Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Christopher Alexander Funari Dianne Soto* Colton Williams*

Degree Bachelor of Science in Physics and Energy Science Alex L . Betty Justin Michael Bobo Chad Philip Kelley

Explanation of Honors: *Cum Laude - 3.5 - 3.69; **Magna Cum Laude - 3.7 - 3.89; ***Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 or above

28 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Candidates for Commission

Military Science Mark Thompson, Lieutenant Colonel Second Lieutenant, United States Army Daniel R . Knight Diana L . Timmerman

The preceding list of candidates for degrees is not an official record that such candidates have been awarded such degrees or honors. Diploma covers are distributed during the ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed March 30, 2014 to your address of record.The Commencement website is http://www.uccs.edu/commencement. Photographs are available from Grad Images, 1-800-628-4509.This program is produced collaboratively by the Chancellor’s Office, Dean of Students Office, Marketing Communications Office, Information Technology Office and the Office of the Registrar.

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 29 2013 Commencement Ceremony Attendees

Administrators, Faculty, Instructors and Directors Chancellor Pamela Shockley-Zalabak Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Mary Coussons-Read Senior Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Brian Burnett Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Susan Szpyrka Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Enrollment Management, Homer Wesley Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Development, Martin Wood Vice Provost and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, David Moon

Beth-El College Blaise Sonnier College of School of of Nursing and Gordon Stringer Letters, Arts Public Affairs Health Sciences Sheri Trumpfheller and Sciences Associate Dean Dean Nancy Smith Sally von Breton Dean Peter Braza Terry Schwartz Debbie Beatty Yang Xu Christopher Bell Katy Cathcart Timothy Behrens Kimberly Zahller Jacqueline Berning Katie Kaukinen Melissa Benton Mingming Zhou Lauren Brengarth Don Klingner Holly Bradshaw Tom Zwirlein Valerie Brodar Anna Kosloski Vicki Brownrigg Zbigniew Celinski Mike Martinez College of Edin Mujkic KC Craig*** Education Minette Church Jay Dawes Fred Coolidge Rich Radabaugh Dean Mary Snyder Don Tharp Mandi Elder** Dick Carpenter Leilani Feliciano Henriikka Weir Lea Gaydos Beth Cutter Nina Ellis Frischmann Regina Winters Andrea Hutchins Stephanie Dewing Gayle Grace Deborah Kenny Leslie Grant Erik Hanson Kraemer Family Sherry Lee Christi Kaka Andrea Herrera*** Library Kerry Peterson Sarah Kasa Curt Holder Dean Teri Switzer* Lynn Phillips April Lanotte Lori James Sue Byerley Amy Silva-Smith Sylvia Martinez Kathleen Johnson Tabatha Farney Jeff Spicher Laura Marshall Kelli Klebe Christina Martinez Mysha Tompkins Vickie Newkirk Molly Maxfield Carla Myers Deb Tuffield Al Ramirez Zak Mesyan Mary Rupp Mary Claire Wahl David Moon Directors College of Sherry Morreale College of Brad Bayer Engineering and Anatoliy Pinchuk Business Josephine Benavidez Applied Science Sara Qualls Dean Venkateshwar Anthony Cordova Dean Ramaswami Daniel Segal Reddy Jeff Davis Dandapani Pam Shockley- Peggy Beranek Barbara Gaddis Robert Block Zalabak Cathy Claiborne Bev Kratzer Terry Boult Katherine Smith Andrew Czaplewski*** Lisanne McNew Edward Chow Susan Taylor Monique French Gregory Plett Nina Polok Dooley Robert von Charlie Shub Dassanowsky* Jeff Ferguson (retired)*** Paul Miller Xiaobo Zhou Eric Olson

* Commencement Marshal, ** Faculty/Directors Marshal, *** Faculty/Directors Graduate Floor Marshals

30 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Assisting in the Ceremony

Commencement Coordinator Andrea Cordova Staff Support Wendy Adoretti Cheya Dowden Robert King Mallory Price Tungsten Alcazar David Dubois Heather Kling Carla Quarrles Brooke Allen Chris DuVal Amanda Koback Jon Radke Carrie Arnold Jamie Duvall Angela Kozlowski Patricia Rea Greg Augspurger Steve Ellis James Kumm James Rehkopf Brad Bailey Deanna Ely Rick Landis Michael Reyes Taryn Bailey Gregg Fleury Debbie Lapioli Melissa Reynolds Kelind Baker Jeff Foster Cheryl Lee Karen Sangermano Bill Bannister Robert Gagnon Steve Linhart* Ruth Sansing Laura Baur Megan Gallegos Sgt . Grant Lockwood Pam Sawyer Mike Belding Jacqueline Gatlin Sandra Loux Jolene Schauland Megan Bell* Lt . Clay Garner* Debbie MacDonald David Shurtleff Candida Bennett Linda Goodwin Brian Mann Ben Sloan Brenda Bonn Sally Greene KrisAnn McBroom LeeAnna Slyman* Sheryl Botts Kathy Griffith Sherry McDonnell Jim Spice Samantha Bruner Windy Haddad Julie McDermott Tim Stoecklein Ellen Burkart Melinda Hagemann Victoria Marshall Officer Martin Toetz Diane Busch Norm Halford Emanuelita Martinez Keith Valentine Kara Carragher Frank Hammitt John-Thomas Kirk VonLoh Todd Casey Jennifer Hane Martinez Debbie VonRueden Sharon Coddington Stephanie Hanenberg Linda Matthies Sabrina Wienholtz Ariadna Coffman Elizabeth Hanlon Rashell McCann Russ Wilcox Tina Collins* Marian Harris* Julie McDermott Andrea Williams Nancy Cornella Officer Jerod Heidrick Lisanne McNew Kristina Woods Robynne Dahl Erin Hiltner Chief Brian McPike* Eva Wynhorst Carolyn Daley Hope Hoch Kirk Moore Anja Wynn Larry Darnall Katie Horner Nancy Moore Marcus Davis Steve Horner Tamara Moore* FACULTY SUPPORT Nashla Dawahre Dawn House Jane Muller Sandra Berry-Lowe Alejandro Dejesus Kelsey Hunt* Sue Myers Robert Camley Philip Denman Mary Hurless Cynthia Norton John Harner Cpl . Steve Dewey Tom Hutton Jeremy Offutt Robert Larkin Ida Dilwood Ruth Jackson Sgt . Marc Pino Mark Malone Officer Joe Dilwood Mary Lou Kartis Michelle Porter Paul Miller Lisa Dipzinski Rosemary Kelbel Whitney Porter Yu Zhang Rob Dougherty Kathleen King

* Lead Coordinators

May 2013-December 2013 “In Memoriam”

Steve Chambers, former director, Institutional Research Eric Diederich, student Margaret “Marge” Mistry, senior instructor, Languages and Cultures Edward Oppermann, professor emeritus, College of Business Stan Powell, shuttle driver, Parking & Transportation Fred Thompson, retired, Admissions and Records * Commencement Marshal, ** Faculty/Directors Marshal, *** Faculty/Directors Graduate Floor Marshals Gerald Zucchero, student

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 31 UCCS Site and Campus History

he history of the University of Colorado start of his sanatorium . Solly selected one of the Tdates back to the earliest days of Colorado most important and versatile architects working and precedes the creation of the state . At its in Southern Colorado, Thomas MacLaren . first session in 1861, the Colorado territorial MacLaren (1863-1928), acknowledged master legislature passed an act providing for the of architecture, designed many structures in creation of a university in Boulder . To establish Colorado Springs including several sections of the university, the legislature appropriated the opulent Broadmoor Hotel . The sanitorium $15,000, which was matched by Boulder building echoed the aesthetics of the founders residents . However, the formal founding was merging with Spanish-Moorish influence; delayed for another fifteen years by the Civil it embodied the heritage of the builders of War . When Colorado became the 38th state in Colorado Springs and the understated beauty the Union in 1876, the university was declared of the Hispanic culture . Cragmor Sanitorium an institution of the state, and the Board of (now Main Hall) opened its doors to patients on Regents of the University of Colorado was June 20, 1905, and thereafter became the most established under Colorado’s State Constitution luxurious place for well-to-do consumptives as its governing authority . in the United States . Dr . Solly named the The University of Colorado Colorado Springs site Cragmoor (later shortened to Cragmor), has a rich history as a site and campus . Many reminiscent of the crags and moors he had left millennia before any students began studying behind in Great Britain . here, a small group of ancestral American Cragmor became the health mecca for artists, Indians set up camp overlooking an arroyo on writers, and corporate tycoons who found not the west edge of what is now the campus . only their health but also a new home in Colorado Remains from approximately 30 sites used by Springs . Laura la Tille (Broadway performer), Plains Indians from about 100 A .D . to 1400 A .D . Constance Pulitzer (Joseph Pulitzer’s daughter), dot the campus grounds . The cultural heritage Murielane Pancost (concert soprano), Jeanette of the area is witnessed not only architecturally MacCoil (well-known New York musician), and and in diverse ecological phenomena but Russell Cheney (renowned painter) spent time also in the significant prehistoric archeological and regained their health at Cragmor . components observable throughout the Upon his death Solly was memorialized as a University acreage . The daily discarded artifacts world class physician who had brought the of Cragmor Sanitorium life - medicine bottles, Colorado Springs community to global acclaim crumbling foundations, and broken dishes are for its outstanding health facility . Ironically, the intertwined with artifacts from the prehistory of world forgot Solly as Cragmor became even the region . more established under the direction of new Henry Austin, for whom the bluffs on campus leaders in health care: Gerald B . Webb, Alexius were named, purchased a large part of what is M . Forster, Otto Einstein, and George J . Dwire . now the campus in 1873 to graze herds of sheep . The 1930’s stock market crash brought financial The first known building on the site was a cabin disaster to many of the Cragmor Sanitorium’s built by the world-famous physician, Dr . Edwin exclusive clientele . The facility was adapted Solly . Dr . Solly suffered from tuberculosis and to serve the health needs of less affluent moved from England to the area, as the region patients . Alexius Forster’s death in 1954 (took was becoming known for its healthy climate . charge of Cragmor in 1910 at age 29) found After years of planning for a sanatorium on the Cragmor at a loss for medical and financial site, Dr . Solly was spurred into action in 1902 leadership . The last decade of the sanitorium’s when General William Jackson Palmer (founder homeopathic life was to become tied to the of Colorado Springs) gave him 100 acres of Bureau of Indian Affairs as Navaho Indians were land on Austin Bluffs and $50,000 towards the flown in to Cragmor . This was one of the first

32 University of Colorado Colorado Springs UCCS Site and Campus History public health programs launched by the newly to Colorado Springs and George J . Dwire’s sale formed U S. . Department of Health, Education of the defunct 80-acre Cragmor Sanatorium and Welfare (HEW) . The first Indian patients property for $1 led to birth of the Colorado arrived at Cragmor in 1952 with the signing of Springs Center of the University of Colorado . a government contract between the Cragmor June 15, 1964, commemorated the funding Foundation and HEW . The institution would and legislation signed by Governor Love be guaranteed a permanent base of financial allowing the University of Colorado to assume support . In return, Cragmor would provide for custody of Cragmor . In 1965, the Colorado the medical needs of hundreds of tuberculous Springs Center opened on the south side of Navajos . George J . Dwire, Managing Director, Austin Bluffs, an area which showcased a oversaw the decade of fiscal recovery for the spectacular panoramic view of Pikes Peak and institution . He created a dynamic program the Garden of the Gods; tuition was $13 per which not only provided for the health needs of credit hour . Professor offices in Cragmor Manor hundreds of Navajos infected with tuberculosis (now Cragmor Hall) were equipped with small but also expanded to include educational and kitchenettes and private bathrooms, due to occupational therapy . As the health crisis of the building’s previous use as a nursing home; the Navajo people subsided so did the Federal Cragmor Manor was added to the Sanitorium funding for Cragmor . By April of 1962, remaining in the 1950s . A few offices were still outfitted patients were being transferred to other facilities . with this unique piece of history as late as 2002; As early as the 1920s, the University of Cragmor Hall was completely remodeled and Colorado offered courses at numerous reopened in January 2004 . Colorado Springs locations including Colorado From 1965 to 1972 the Colorado Springs Center College and various storefronts . By the mid- operated as a division or extension of the Boulder 1960s, community leaders were pressing for campus . It became the first permanent home a full-fledged CU presence in the community . for a growing following of scholars . Colorado In his negotiations with then-Governor John Constitutional Amendment 4, approved at the Love, Hewlett-Packard (HP) co-founder David 1972 Colorado General Election, designated Packard, a Pueblo native, wanted a permanent the Colorado Springs campus and two other CU campus in Colorado Springs to support the centers as distinct campuses of the University educational needs of company employees . The of Colorado . Dwire Hall opened as the first combination of the state’s desire to attract HP solely academic building on campus in 1972;

Circa early 1960s Courtesy, Kraemer Family Library, UCCS Archives

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 33 UCCS Site and Campus History

it was completely remodeled in 2007 . In 1974, education and public affairs to meet the needs the University of Colorado reorganized into of Colorado’s second-largest metropolitan area four campuses – Colorado Springs, Boulder, and beyond . In recent years, programs such as Denver, and the Health Sciences Center in the CU Institute for Bioenergetics and the CU Denver . The two Denver campuses later Center on Aging cast an eye toward the future . consolidated administratively in June 2004 . In 2012, Colorado Springs voters again added 1974 also marked the establishment of the first to the UCCS campus by agreeing to lease Chancellor of the Colorado Springs campus, city-owned Memorial Hospital to University of with ties to the Boulder campus being changed Colorado Health . As part of the agreement, to have the campus directly reporting to the an administrative branch of the CU School of President of the University . UCCS grew over the Medicine is being built at UCCS . From its original years, and in 1997 the first on-campus student 80 acres, UCCS has added 450 additional housing opened . That same year a community acres along Austin Bluffs Parkway and North referendum merged the city-owned Beth-El Nevada Avenue . The student population has College of Nursing with the campus . During the grown significantly as well; as of fall 2013 more 2010-2011 University of Colorado System’s new than 10,600 students are enrolled on campus . branding campaign, “at” was removed from the UCCS spring commencement ceremonies official UCCS name – University of Colorado have been held at the old Broadmoor Ice Arena, at Colorado Springs – to become University of a campus parking lot where the Osborne Colorado Colorado Springs . Center for Science & Engineering now stands, Because of the ties to HP, initial university and the Colorado Springs World Arena . The programs focused on engineering and business . first December commencement ceremony Today, 48 years after its beginning, UCCS offers for summer and fall graduates was held on 37 bachelor’s, 19 master’s, and five doctoral December 14, 2007 at the Pikes Peak Center . degrees in six colleges and schools . The initial After only two years, the December graduates university programs of engineering and business outgrew the Pikes Peak Center, and now both still serve as pillars of the university, and are yearly ceremonies are held at the World Arena . joined by a broad range of degree programs Since the first UCCS commencement in 1975, offered in the liberal arts and sciences, as approximately 35,000 students have graduated well as professional programs in nursing, from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs .

Photo by Jeff Foster, staff, 2010

34 University of Colorado Colorado Springs UCCS MASCOT

he University of Colorado TColorado Springs mascot is the mountain lion . It is visible across campus in a variety of ways – as the artistic logo on UCCS shuttles, the grand marble statue in the University Center Lower Plaza, and the costumed mascot who ignites crowds at athletic games and official campus events . The mountain lion is an integral part of campus life, but that has not always been the case . As UCCS began to develop an intercollegiate sports program in the 1980s, it became necessary to establish team identity with Association (SGA) Committee were eagles, official colors and a mascot . In 1986, the first prospectors, gold diggers, golden avalanche, UCCS mascot, the hawk, was chosen and and pronghorns . Popularity of the spirit green and white sports uniforms were symbol waned with time . Many did not purchased . The Editor’s Corner in The Scribe connect the giraffe with “CU Gold” and (student newspaper) was even renamed “The wanted a stronger identity . Hawk’s Eye .” Until this time, the campus was Not until 1997 did a new campaign for a told it was part of the CU System, and as UCCS mascot begin . Realizing a need for such, already had a mascot – the buffalo . a credible mascot, the SGA created a NCAA rules stated that due to differences in suggestion box to collect nominees for an division level sports played at the Boulder official mascot . The overwhelming suggestion and Colorado Springs campuses that UCCS was the mountain lion, which won by 86% of was not allowed to claim the buffalo as their the student body vote in spring 1998 . Since mascot . At the June 18, 1987 CU Board of that time, it has been the officially recognized Regents Meeting, the “regents decided not to symbol of the University of Colorado Colorado officially designate a school mascot and Springs . Dakota, a 14-year-old mountain lion colors for UCCS, but instead opted to allow at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, was adopted UCCS to choose its own mascot while still by the student body in December 2002 . maintaining the official CU colors of gold, Boomer, the costumed mascot, was named silver, blue and black” (The Scribe, August by the winner of the “Name the Mascot” 1987, pg 1) . “CU Gold” became the accepted contest in September 2003 and was officially identity of the sports teams in Fall 1987 . introduced at Fall Fest (original name for Back In 1991, the student body voted for the to the Bluffs) that year . “Fighting Longneckers” – or giraffes – to In spring 2011 the UCCS student body voted become the unofficial spirit symbol . This was to officially change the name of the school personified by “Stretch,” a costumed giraffe mascot to Clyde, based on the name of a live obtained by former chancellor Dwayne mascot UCCS supported at the time . Nuzum . Other options for a new spirit symbol Details provided by Kraemer Family Library Archives considered by the Student Government

Commencement Exercises ◆ December 20, 2013 35 Welcome to the Alumni & Friends Association

Celebrate the memories that will last a lifetime and receive a special message from alumni who have gone before you. xttt Congratulations! And don’t forget: you’ll always be a Mountain Lion.

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