COMMENCEMENT2019

SATURDAY, MAY ELEVENTH | ERIE INSURANCE ARENA | ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA COMMENCEMENT

Graduates and2019 members of the audience are asked to remain in their seats throughout the ceremony so that they do not interfere with the special moments of others. During the ceremony, please turn off all cell phones and mobile devices. Thank you. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Order of Procession

The Chief Marshals The Faculty and Administration of the University The Graduate Marshals The Graduates of the University The Trustees of the University The Dais Party

Dais Party

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1. Keith Taylor, Ph.D. 9. The Reverend Michael T. Kesicki ’83 President Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry

2. The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. 10. Steven Mauro, Ph.D. Bishop, Diocese of Erie Vice President for Academic Administration Chairperson, Board of Trustees 11. Valerie J. Bacik ’88 3. Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D. Vice President for Planning and Finance Honorary Degree Recipient and Speaker Distinguished President’s Fellow for 12. R. Scott Rash, CFRE Global Development, Purdue University Vice President for University Advancement

4. Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D. 13. William R. Edmondson Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Enrollment Services

5. Karinna M. Vernaza, Ph.D. 14. R. Brian Nichols Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Business Vice President for Student Development and Engagement

6. Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D. 15. Hannah E. Kirby ’10 Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences President, Gannon University Alumni Association

7. Eric A. Brownlee, Ph.D. 16. David Long President, Faculty Senate President, Student Government Association

8. Sarah J. Ewing, Ph.D. Dean, Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 1 - Order of Exercises

Prelude Presentation of Degree Candidates Presque Isle Pro Musica Brass Ensemble Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D., Dean College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Processional* Doctor of Philosophy Presque Isle Pro Musica Brass Ensemble Sarah J. Ewing, Ph.D., Dean Posting of the Colors of the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences United States and Gannon University* Doctor of Physical Therapy Gannon University’s Army ROTC Occupational Therapy Doctorate

National Anthem* Karinna M. Vernaza, Ph.D., Interim Dean “The Star-Spangled Banner” College of Engineering and Business Performed by Presque Isle Pro Musica Brass Ensemble Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Call to Commencement Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D., Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Vice President for Academic Affairs Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Computer and Information Science Invocation* Master of Science in Electrical Engineering The Reverend Michael T. Kesicki, Master of Science in Engineering Management Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Welcome Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D., Dean College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Musical Interlude Associate of Arts “My Wish” Bachelor of Arts Written by: Jeffrey Steele and Steve Robson Bachelor of Science Vocalist: Grace Schaefer ’19 Master of Arts Master of Education Presentation of Honorary Degree Master of Public Administration Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Master of Science Master of Science in Criminalistics Introduction of Commencement Speaker Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Sarah J. Ewing, Ph.D., Dean Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences Commencement Address Associate of Science Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D. Bachelor of Science Distinguished President’s Fellow for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Global Development, Purdue University Master of Athletic Training Master of Athletic Training - Ruskin, Florida Campus Master of Physician Assistant Science Master of Science Master of Science in Nursing

Conferral of Degrees Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President

Conferral of Distinguished Student Awards Keith Taylor, Ph.D., President Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award Gannon University Medal of Honor

*All who are able are asked to stand.

- 2 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 Prayer of Sending Forth The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., All respond: Amen Bishop, Diocese of Erie Faculty, Staff, Parents recite together: The Bishop: Lord God, God, our Heavenly Father, we praise you for creating us You accompany us at each moment of our journey in your image and likeness. In your generous Providence, through life. you allow Gannon University to be a community where Continue to guide our graduates in the paths they have this great truth of human dignity is proclaimed, learned chosen. and lived. You wish Gannon to be a place where our May your truth purify their values. students can seek and find you. With grateful hearts, we May your wisdom enlighten their decisions. May your thank you for sustaining our graduates with your love goodness be the foundation of their relationships. and your truth. May your love be the consolation of their souls. Be at their side in difficulty. All respond: Amen Prompt their generosity in prosperity. Deepen their humility in success. The Bishop: Lord Jesus Christ, by your death and resurrection you All respond: Amen redeemed a fallen human family. Be with our graduates as they continue to discern what is right and good and The Bishop: true in the midst of the confusion and tensions in our May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, world. Help us to build a culture where each human and the Holy Spirit. life, no matter how vulnerable, may be respected and protected from degradation and violence. Lord, be our All respond: Amen way, our truth and our life. Recessional All respond: Amen Presque Isle Pro Musica Brass Ensemble

The Bishop: Come, Holy Spirit, bestow upon our graduates soundness of mind and holiness of life. With the aid of your spiritual gifts, prompt them to integrate their faith into their lifestyles, their work, and their relationships. Help them to value the service of others over selfish gain. Come, O Spirit, enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Academic Regalia in American Universities

In 1895, the Intercollegiate Commission in length and made with a wide panel. The Arts, Letters, Humanities - White presented to American institutions of higher master’s and bachelor’s hoods are three-and- Business - Drab learning the Intercollegiate Code. Today, one-half feet long and three feet wide. this code provides for three types of gowns. Education - Light Blue Those for bachelors are made of black The binding or trim of all hoods is of velvet, Engineering - Orange material and have long, pointed sleeves. two, three and five inches wide for the The master’s gown is made with an oblong bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees, Health Sciences - Sage sleeve, open at the wrist. The rear part of its respectively. Law - Purple oblong shape is a square cut and the front Medical Sciences - Green part has an arc cut-away. The doctor’s gown The color of this velvet trim indicates is made with bell-shaped sleeves and like the the department or faculty to which the Nursing - Apricot master’s gown, it is designed so that it can be degree pertains, each department having Philosophy - Royal worn open or closed. been assigned a different color by the Intercollegiate Code. The lining of the hood Public Administration - Peacock The black oxford cap is worn for all degrees, reflects the official colors of the college/ Public Health - Salmon but only the doctor’s cap may be made university. of velvet. Only doctors and presidents of Science - Gold colleges may wear a gold tassel on the cap. Students who participated in a semester, Social Work - Citron summer, or internship abroad are wearing Theology - Red It is the hood which is the most important stoles representing the countries in which and distinctive feature of the American code. they studied or interned. The doctor’s hood, of black cloth, is four feet

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 3 - COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D.

Carolyn Woo, Ph.D., is currently the Distinguished President’s Fellow for Global Development at Purdue University, and is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), a position she held from January 2012 to January 2017. From July 1997 to December 2011, Dr. Woo served as the dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to her service at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Woo served as associate executive vice president for academic affairs at Purdue University. She currently serves as a director of NiSource Industries, Inc.

Dr. Woo was born and raised in Hong Kong and immigrated to the United States to attend Purdue University, where she received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and joined the faculty to teach. Her teaching, research and administrative leadership have been recognized through Best Paper Awards by the Academy of Management; selection as one of 40 Young Leaders of American Academe by Change Magazine; and the journal of the American Association for Higher Education. She has been honored with being named a distinguished alumna and honorary alumna by Purdue University and University of Notre Dame; as well as the conferral of honorary doctorates from Providence College, Loyola University of Maryland, Manhattan College, Wake Forest University, the University of Notre Dame and others.

Dr. Woo was one of the five presenters in Rome at the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment in June 2015. Her faith journey and work at CRS are recounted in her book, “Working for a Better World,” published in 2015 by Our Sunday Visitor. She was the speaker at the October 2015 Gannon Loftus Lecture.

Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa

- 4 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Doctoral Studies

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Doctor of Philosophy

Caron A. Anthony-Higley Brad J. Kovaleski Organizational Learning and Leadership Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Role Intersections of Principals and Doctoral Dissertation: A Qualitative Study Exploring Special Education Directors in Special Education Inclusion University Employee Perceptions Of Engagement Lori A. Hamblin Tabitha Ann Marino Organizational Learning and Leadership Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Behind the Scenes: Unveiling the Doctoral Dissertation: Exploring Perceptions of a School Invisible Labor of Faculty Weekend Feeding Program in an Urban School Setting

James K. Harvey Organizational Learning and Leadership Doctoral Dissertation: Using Phenomenological Approach In Exploring High Potential Leaders’ Perspectives On Assessment Feedback

MOROSKY COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SCIENCES

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dana Appelfeller Thomas Russell Herman Kylee Renae Reynolds Jessica Armstrong Derek M. Hosier Megan Gwendolyn Schoming Molly Elizabeth Carson Brittany Lyn Hurst Samantha Shepherd Tyler Joseph Cashmer Jennifer Lynn Knox Taylor A. Shields Abagail Nicole Cavalier Victoria Rose Lavery Brittany Nicole Snyder Kaitlyn M. Cooney Jake Lennon Cain Forest Sonney Shannen Marie Drennon Autumn Paige Liesenfeld Cassandra Spangle Danielle R. Duberow Karli E. Lucas Nicholas Emmett Stephenson Danie Jo Dwyer Joseph F. Miller III Jeremy Vaun Thomas Sarah Baylee Ford Kaitlynn A. Mostard-Smith Philip Ahrash Torab Jessica Galasso Alexander Nescott Paul D. Vojtek Claire Quigley Gongaware Tyler Wade Norris David Daniel Ways Jennifer Mae Gravatt Christine Leigh Osborn Meredith Colby Widecan Katelin Ann Hain Kelly Marie Parsons Andrew Charles Wood Ryan Alan Harer Christopher David Pike Reid C. Yarzabek Amanda Lynn Harne Brenna Rose Powers Nicholas Zehring

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Danielle Marie DiLuzio Carrie L. Jost Mary Mai Iwanenko Lynette Scotese-Wojtila

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 5 - CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES College of Engineering and Business

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Bachelor of Science

Blaine Adams Justin Robert Drehs Olivia Lora Rose Saleh Hussin Alkhalifah Jeffrey Edmondson Bradley Rutkowski Rawan Ali Alrashed Jason K. Geiger Margaret M. Rutkowski Mohammed Saleh Althuwiny Rachel Grubbs Alafias Jalil Satcher Bashayr Abdulghani Alturkestani Hitham Hatatah Emily Sauer Robert L. Burke Hunter Austin Kelly Garrett Sutton Andrew J. Burris Brett Lesczynski Casey Vollmer Anthony G. Calarie Dongni Mai Logan Wasielewski Madeline Carnell Grace McGrath Mitchell William Wesley Logan Thomas Clarke Kherrin Morgan Emily Whaley Demetrius J. Coe Erin Marie Petrosky Matthew G. Yough Matthew John Colbert Leslie Ann Postek Adam P. Crise Benjamin Reed

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Zaid Abdullah A. Alhelal Joseph Alfred Fustine George Thomas McGuire Cody J. Anderson Fletcher Rockne Grady Brett T. Rehrer Shannon Nicole Bastow Jillian Elise Gray Lauren Roberts Jared Charles Beach Sarah Guarriello Matthew John Ruggiero Declan Bingham Joshua Hanko Abdulrahman Salem Amy Lynn Buettner Lauren Kristine Heidt Julia Santo Nathan R. Cardy Zachary Herman Robert William Sexton III Brooke Carr Alexander J. Hutchings Christina Sims Mohammad Casey Kylie Kaspick Dakota Lee Symons Michael C. Clark James D. Kennedy Bathiry A. Thera Lily A. Cogley Baran Kilic Kendra Dawn Walker Nicholas Costa Andrew Kohler Mary Katherine Wassell Andrew James Dalton Grant Richard Kruszewski Francesca Williamson Cole Davis Thomas R. Martin Jennifer Lynn Wise Erik R. Doerr Nason McCall Summer Young

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Abdulaziz Saad Alajaji Niklas C. Bitters Carter Sim Miller Faris AlQrishah Daniel T. Driscoll Daniel Nuñez Rachel E. Amorose Asaad Mahdi Hakami Zackery L. Witt Tenger Batjargal Richard Marcheleovich

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

David Andrew Albrecht Kevin M. Cedzo Nathaniel Norman Anthony Pellegrino Hassan M. Aljaroudi William John Colbert Erin Marie Petrosky Edin Aljic Christopher Devine Adin Selimovic Mohammed Amoudi Almaserai Julia Grace Eads Terence M. Serbak Hussain Almaskeen Jacob R. Galla Maciej Skrzypczak Turki Dogaiim Alshammari Corey P. Griffith Ian Steighner Mohammed Hasan Bamieh Sahal Hawsawi Andrew John Tyers Tharaa Bin Bunayyan Timothy B. Jackson Markus John Wesley Alaa Marwan Bogari Aliaksandr E. Kotau Theresa Joan Caulfield Anthony Patrick Lee

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Master of Business Administration

Damir J. Brescic Hinako Kojima Tasha N. Savko Diane Brescic Chenyu Mai Steven Robert Sornberger Lyndsey Anne Carone Richard Makowski Darren Christopher Suroviec Bryan John Colish Kezia Mathew Domonique Thompson Srdjan Dujkovic Gary Scott Ross Asith H. Fernando Kristyn Ann Ross

Master of Science in Computer and Information Science

Hamad Mousa A. AlJassas Jay Maheshkumar Bhavsar Dhwani Yogeshbhai Patel Sultan Ahmed M. Asiri Brian James Pasquale Akash Verma

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Raed Essam Abdulslam Nicholas K. Devine Mohammed Abdulrahman Almaghrabi Divyesh K. Pipaliya

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Adel Ihsan Abdulkareem Ali Mutiq Awad Alsharari Rohan Jacob George Raed Essam Abdulslam Mohamed Ali Elmesteri Mehulkumar Mohanbhai Patel

Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering

John Andrew Dombrowski Matthew Allen Loughner

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Surya Teja Challa Gundla Livinus Okeke Jinglun Zhou Adam D. Mihalko Harsh Jitendrakumar Patel

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 7 - CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Associate of Arts

Ashol Akol Angelia R. Evans

Bachelor of Arts

Dexter Abrams Maria Hays Keri D. Peyton Yasir Mohammed Alsharif Emma Hesch Cory Lee Pius Mahir Becirovic Baylee Jean Hodder Elizabeth Raymond Megan Blahuta Kathryn Rose Hoffman Jacob P. Rehrer Harlee N. Boehm Bentley Stafford Hylton Abigail Mae Ritchie Alexa Lian Bower Dylan Isacks Cristina del Diego Rodríguez Alexandria J. Brown Anthony Scott Jaskiewicz Chynna Imanie Rose Cameron B. Brown Marcus DeVonte Jones Megan Shindledecker Emily Paige Chabalie Shayla D. Jones Gabrielle A. Short Anne Ciacchini Ann Marie Kaspick Lauren Christine Sovisky Joseph R. Colosi Patricia Jean Keys Anthony Austin James Sparacino Molly Devon Cooke Shelbi Lea King Cheyenne Stefano Augusta Karen Deacon Alex J. Kissell Charles Michael Stoll William R. Driver Veronica Rose Kowalski Tiffany Ann Taccone Alaina Eisinger Rachel Madison Loper Danika C. Taub Akielah F. England Cliff Wei Ern Low Lee’a S. Thigpen Matthew W. Fassnacht Jordon Thomas Martig Elise Caroline Torrence Jennifer Rose Frappa Joel Michael Martin Lisa Christine Wagaman Gabriel John Fulgenzio Caroline Lee Mauck Olivia Anabel Wallace Julia Marie Fulton Tatianna Kathleen Maxwell Daniel Robert Weaver Kerriscia Meganiese Gibson Samantha Veronica-Lynn McGregor Francesca Williamson Ore’ Kim Goddard Karen S. McKenna Rachael A. Winiesky Andrew J. Hamilton Semir Memic Sabrina D. Yassem

Bachelor of Science

Nicole Lynn Anderson Hannah Grace Kitcey Ivana Ilise Perez Bailey Byrd Stephen Robert Knouse Samantha D. Rivera Anne Ciacchini Marley Angela Lucas Sandra Lee Zampogna Allan James Collins Grant P. Maier Allison Hess Josephine M. Mavica

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Master of Arts

Laura M. Casella Veronica Lynn Flacke Kristen Amanda Webster Melanie Cholewinski Malorie Lyn Patterson Alexander Wheaton

Master of Education

Gregory Glenn Adams Katherine Marie Gigl Jordan Lindsay Murdock Shani Leigh Baughman Ashley Nicole Good Alisha Murray Amber N. Beichner Alexandra Gunns Jennifer Petrucci Ingrid Lee Boarts Carly S. Higgins Brennan R. Plucknett Nicole Danielle Bradley Marigrace Celeste Hood Brittani L. Reynolds Stephanie M. Brocious Julie Kaplan Emily Augusta Rindels Janet Lynn Cahilly Anne Marie Kelly Chase Leonard Simons Shane Patrick Coyne Brittany Kindle Kimberly L. Struble Sara Lynne Davis Marissa N. Macko Alexandra Lynn Tierney Haley Dill Emily Maloney Kimberly J. Timer Caroline Lorene Downey Alyssa M. Martin Emily Turek Kelly Drushel Stephanie McIntosh

Master of Public Administration

Kathleen Birkmire Epizitone Kale Nsanbeh Safeta Hrnjic Kevin Patrick Weaver

Master of Science

Sarah Burnside Angela K. Jeffery Olivia D. Royal Wei-Yee Chong Joshua J. Kidd Danielle E. Shuler Katelyn M. Duberg Chance F. Nelson Lindsey Walls

Master of Science in Criminalistics

Andrew Berger Zara Brittany Johnson Kelsey Ann Simon Anthony Raymond Chimenti Alexander Douglas Korhorn Christina Maria Smith Tori Rai Hallstrom Stevie Lee Lombardoni Christopher Zhi Quan Tan Andrew James Hayes Jade Marie Root Destiny L. Volkman

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 9 - CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Associate of Science

Joshua D. Coleman Meghan Elise Green Jacob Joseph Teeter Jemma Grace DeCrapio Nicole Ann Huntington Renee Anne Watson Alexus Marie Edinger Noah E. Pohl Jordyn Taylar Gaut Amanda R. Seth

Bachelor of Science

Apurba Ahmed Nicole Marie Felice Tyler Martin Ariana Margaret Aliasso Lydia Colette Fennessy Rachel E. Maslyn Abigail Allen Julia Eleanor Ferringer Shaun McCann Emily Rae Allen Jessica Marie Gaffney Kelsey Anne McGarvey Zahraa Al-Quraishi Olivia Marie Ganley Hannah McKee Melissa Lee Amos Stephanie Garlick Jacob McKillop Chelsey M. Anderson Melia Elizabeth Gasbarre Jared Christopher McLaughlin Zachary David Paul Aszalos Kathryn Lyn Getson Deen Meah Zina Babitski Emily Marie Grambo Maura Mobilia Caroline Amanda Bard Lauren Marie Hanna Estrella C. Molina Cheyenne L. Barger Erica Hassett Ian Thomas Morgan Shannon Delaney Bernardi Cory J. Hegedus Hannah Elaine Murkens Connor Bero Keith Richard Heinritz Zachary Adam Muye Megan Bessel Kelsey Nichole Herbert Rachel Lee Nye Josiah Blanchard Rebecca L. Hetz Brianna Michele Olson Luke E. Bohrer Isaac D. Hodapp Matthew M. Orinick Ashley Bower Alexis Fanny Huff Rebekah Lynn Padezanin Bronwyn Alise Brocklehurst Eric Ingram Alexandra Nicole Paullet Samantha Rose Brown Matthew Thomas Inscore Rachel Poetker Ashley Krystyna Budzilo Seth Liam Jaussen Sydney Marie Pouliopoulos Kara Anne Burger Karissa Leigh Jones Jessica R. Powell Olivia Ryan Burger Jennifer Jung Abigail Elizabeth Printz Cole Daniel Cable Madison Lynn Jurcenko Mary Kathaleen E. Pritz Brittney Summer Callahan Hannah Ann Kaltenbaugh Abigail M. Quinn Micaela Marie Capozzo Adam S. Kauffman Leah Rose Ratterman Ellen Therese Carabin Amberlynn Marie Kegler Emily Rea Leanne Margaret Casserlie Breeanna Danielle Kelly Christine S. Reinwald Sara Grace Chmielewski Parker James Kilstrom Jordan Reynolds Joshua D. Coleman Katherine Claire Kiss Lea Elizabeth Richir Olivia M. Collins Carolyn Corbett Knollman Stephen Rinderle Megan McKenzie Copfer Catherine Kohl Dina Janine Rini Vincent M. Cross Madeline Marie Kosinski Meghan G. Robick Katelyn Ann Culley Megan Amanda Kunsch Annmarie Taya Rosa Liam Christopher Cunningham Nicole Grace LaCava Samantha Emery Ruiz-Bueno Andrea N. Cygan Anna Christine Lacy David Scott Russo Jr. Ashlynne Alyce Daley Emily Anhdao Lam Ashley Lynn Ruszala Meaghan Hope Danaher Alexandria P. LaMarca Christopher Robert Sanders Grace Shepherd Dennis Marissa Dawn Lamary Grace Faller Schaefer Kassidy Lyn Deuber Olivia Marie Lamb Lou Joseph Schneggenburger Puja Narendra Dhaduk Jessica Laser Emily G. Scifo Bailey Dilks Olivia R. Leasher Luke Scypinski BethAnn Marie Doyno Christina Longjohn Hannah Elizabeth Sekerak Elisabeth Teresa Duer Joseph Lueck Eldena Selimovic Amy L. Ellsworth Cassandra Lukonic Parth Sanjay Shah Andrea M. Evanoff Yasmín Rosenda Mamani Anas Shahzad

- 10 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 Kayla Jule Shields Kirsten Samantha Terry Brendan T. Waltman Nicole Simonetti Lauren Riley Tewes Katelyn Marie Way Bailey Ann Simpson Kaitlyn Thorpe Angela Weeks Laura Skirtich Olivia Tiano Casey Weibel Konar Smith Fernando Torres Santiago Mackenzie Storm Wenrick Dale Snyder Kayleigh Marie Tourt Caitlyn Jean Williams Michael J. Stewart Thomas Tripodis Sabrina Lynn Williams Stacy Leigh Stotler Melissa Valenty Dacey Mae Wohlford Emily Theresa Stroh James A. Vanderhoof Jr. Taylor Jean Yenko Catherine Reed Strout Mikayla Vecchio Tyler James Youschak Maria Paige Sturdivant Haley Elizabeth Vranich Matthew Charles Zysk Julia Sweeney Cassandra Mae Wagner Michal Szelwach Luke Edward Walter

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Megan Elizabeth Alexander Courtney Leigh Henry Maggie Jean McLaughlin Sara lynn Bogle Meghan Katherine Hines Allison Taylor Moore Brittany Noel Brubaker Courteney Elizabeth Hubert Kellyn Joyce Perich Amanda Leigh Carson Madison Anne Huzicko Cameron Perrell Jillian Sophia Chezosky Sarah Margaret Johnson Abigail Price Anna Katherine Chojnacki Ilya S. Kharkovskiy Megan Sara Shumway Madeline Danielle Christenson Leslie Christine Konyha Sabina Stepanyan Emily Ruth Dolan Samantha Ann Lee Sydney Lynn Stephens Delaney Lynn Drushel Emily R. Lojewski Sydney Nicole Stone Megan Ehanika Lauren Helen Lombardi Mariah Faith Sturges Holley Engel Riley Luplow Kalie Marie Trott Rachel Elyssa Gizzi Maria Frances Macchione Erica Weaver Meaghan Colleen Hanlon Kennedy Mason Keisha A. Winger Taylor Renee Hasychak Danielle May Jessica Debra Zelcs Jaime Nicole Helmer Kaitlyn J. Mazzanti

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 11 - GRADUATE STUDIES

Master of Athletic Training

Jared Thomas Limbeck Kristen A. Moore Bremont Keairis Robison Alicia Marie Lyon Tsukasa Ohashi Jin Woo Song

Master of Athletic Training - Ruskin, Florida Campus

Stephanie Deschamps Hannah Marie Merrifield

Master of Physician Assistant Science

Helene Emma Abrams Emily Hostottle Allison Salerno Nicholas Alexander Mitchell Eugene Huber Hannah Christine Schaly Alysandra Leigh Andrusky Lindsay Elizabeth Jensen Eric Scott Alayna Emily Barton Branden Darryl Kitchen Gina Marie Stiftar Alexandra Stella Begley Erin Elizabeth Lipnicky Nikolas D. Tasser Craig Michael Brumagin Caroline Christine Luczak Shania Ann Trippy Gavin Christopher Cianci Liya Lukose Jordan Elizabeth Tunno Alyson L. Cragle Emily Jade Lyons Lauren Urie Abigail Erin Deemer Leda Marie Marangoni Emina Vakufac Caitlin Anne Ebert Carrie Lynn McArtor Anna VanEerden Kaitlyn Marie Eckelberry Brandon Hughes McKanna Krysta Lee Wagner Matthew John Eich Margaret McKernan Ciara Weaver Katelyn Ghastin Jessica Victoria Miller Nathan C. Wolcott Alicia Renee Gordon Michelle Jan Mostowy Matthew Wolf Maureen Grady Stephanie Nolan Kirsten Michelle Woodford Morgan Marie Grzegorzewski Antonina Rodrigues Megan Nicole Wrest Allie Mackenzie Hepner Micheal Rogers Allison Zellefrow Anna Claire Herberger Victoria Ryan Jeffrey Allen Zhan

Master of Science

Allison Marie Blatt Andrew J. A. Fry Mackenzie Lauren Mraz Brandi Larissa Brendle Kristen Elizabeth Gordon Kelsey Mikayla Orr Sadie Anne Leigh Brunot Abigail Paige Hamilton Haley Jo Richards Zachery Buell Ryan Hatkevich Taylor Alexandra Roseto Bridget Burnett Kaitlyn Sandra Heath Abigail A. Schmidt Julia Louise Corello Jenna Dawn Hoffman Emma Grace Sciullo Sara Marie Crandall Meagan Hyslop Chelsea Jean Scott Colleen Marie Cummings Alexis Ishman Savanna Rose Steffen Angela DeBlasio Stephanie Ann Jickess Emily Joanne Tomer Morgan Christina Demyanovich Jeanette Koeth Jennifer N. Weightman Jamie Kathleen DiFrank Jennifer Lynn Krider Margaret R. Wilhelm Tara Jane Edwards Tina Marie Larson Anna Marie Winter Marissa Lynn Foriero Hannah Marie Manczka Gerald Paul Zachar Jr.

Master of Science in Nursing

Christian Alvarado Megan Alissa Hornyak Kristen Elizabeth Nelson Kaitlin Butler Alan Kim Khadijat Ometere Okasime Ashley Elaine Capitosti Timothy Adam Kozek Samantha L. Schmidt Julienne Patrice Chandler Keishonta D. Lawrence Chelsea Lauren Schwartz Lauren Marcella Daigle Aaron Frank Meehl Lilleigh Stein Tatiana N. Grant Frances Margaret Miles Gilbert Bangha Tohmukuah

- 12 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 ACADEMIC AWARDS Graduate Studies

For Excellence in...

Athletic Training Engineering Management Occupational Therapy Doctorate Kristen A. Moore Raed Essam Abdulslam Mary Mai Iwanenko

Athletic Training- Ruskin English Doctorate in Organizational Learning Hannah Marie Merrifield Malorie Lyn Patterson and Leadership Raymond John Oshop Business Administration Environmental Health and Karl H. Madon Engineering Doctorate in Physical Therapy Matthew Allen Loughner Katelin Ann Hain Clinical Mental Health Counseling Wei-Yee Chong Health Communication Physician Assistant Devyn Alexis Peskorski Craig Michael Brumagin Criminalistics Andrew James Hayes Mechanical Engineering Public Administration Kiran Kumar Reddy Kukkala Molly Kathleen Minman Curriculum and Instruction Kimberly J. Timer Nursing Sport and Exercise Science Khadijat Ometere Okasime Mackenzie Lauren Mraz Electrical Engineering Raed Essam Abdulslam Occupational Therapy Kaitlyn Sandra Heath Embedded Software Engineering Bharath Srinivas

ACADEMIC AWARDS Undergraduate Studies

For Excellence in...

Accounting Criminal Justice Healthcare Management Jillian Elise Gray Anthony Austin James Sparacino Shannon Nicole Bastow

Biochemistry Early Childhood Education Pre-K-4 History Vincent M. Cross Nicole Lynn Anderson Kate Elizabeth Robb

Biology Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Maria Ellen Colt Tenger Batjargal Logan Thomas Clarke

Biomedical Engineering English Information Systems Garrett Sutton Lee’a S. Thigpen Eric James Byrd

Business Administration Entrepreneurship Interdisciplinary Studies Charles Long Julia Santo Ann Marie Kaspick

Chemistry Environmental Engineering International Management Zina Babitski Kherrin Morgan Patrick Korn

Communication Arts Finance International Studies Abigail Mae Ritchie Brooke Carr Megan Blahuta

Computer Science Freshwater and Marine Biology Journalism Communication Kevin R. Kauffman Dale Snyder Gabriel John Fulgenzio

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 13 - Associate Legal Studies Nursing Risk Management and Insurance Angelia R. Evans Taylor Renee Hasychak Joseph Alfred Fustine

Baccalaureate Legal Studies Occupational Therapy Social Studies Rachel Madison Loper Jessica Marie Gaffney Jordon Thomas Martig

Management Philosophy Social Work Jillian Elise Gray Cliff Wei Ern Low Emma Hesch

Marketing Physician Assistant Software Engineering Jeffrey Ryan Sims Madeline Marie Kosinski Mitchell William Wesley

Mathematics Political Science Special Education Pre-K-8 Zachary David Paul Aszalos William R. Driver Nicole Lynn Anderson

Mechanical Engineering Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Sport and Exercise Science Theresa Joan Caulfield Emily Paige Chabalie David Scott Russo Jr.

Medical Laboratory Science Psychology, Bachelor of Science Sport Management and Marketing Keith Richard Heinritz Allan James Collins Dakota Lee Symons

Middle Level Education 4-8 Public Relations Supply Chain Management Marley Angela Lucas Anne Ciacchini Brett T. Rehrer

Military Science Radiologic Sciences Theatre and Communication Arts Logan Thomas Clarke Meghan Elise Green Molly Devon Cooke

Mortuary Science Baccalaureate Respiratory Care Theology Stephen Robert Knouse Alexis Fanny Huff Elizabeth Ann Merski

Service Awards

Doc Beyer Service Award for Martha Noyes/Sandra Mead Reverend Charles Drexler Award for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Award Outstanding Leadership in Faith, Scholarship and Athletics Shayla D. Jones Worship, Community and Service Kellyn Joyce Perich Leanne Margaret Casserlie Garrett Sutton Monsignor Wilfrid J. Nash Cory Lee Pius Service Award Joe Luckey Award for Logan Thomas Clarke Dedication to the University Rachel Lee Nye Mackenzie Storm Wenrick

Distinguished Student Awards

The Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award For General Scholastic Excellence David Andrew Albrecht Jessica Marie Gaffney Carter Sim Miller Theresa Joan Caulfield Kathryn Lyn Getson Garrett Sutton Puja Narendra Dhaduk Andrew J. Hamilton Bailey Dilks Isaac D. Hodapp

The Gannon University Medal of Honor For Character, Leadership and Scholarship To be announced at Commencement Ceremony

- 14 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 Honors Program Graduates

Honors Scholar These students have completed a minimum of 24 Honors credits, maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, and have either taken six credits of a foreign language or have met additional service hour requirements.

Ariana Margaret Aliasso Eric Ingram Mary Kathaleen E. Pritz Zachary David Paul Aszalos Seth Liam Jaussen Meghan G. Robick Tenger Batjargal Madison Lynn Jurcenko Annmarie Taya Rosa Ashley Krystyna Budzilo Madeline Marie Kosinski Emily G. Scifo Leanne Margaret Casserlie Marissa Dawn Lamary Catherine Reed Strout Emily Paige Chabalie Joseph Lueck Dakota Lee Symons Olivia M. Collins Yasmín Rosenda Mamani Michal Szelwach Molly Devon Cooke Deen Meah Kendra Dawn Walker Jessica Marie Gaffney Carter Sim Miller Mackenzie Storm Wenrick Melia Elizabeth Gasbarre Hannah Elaine Murkens Kathryn Lyn Getson Rachel Lee Nye

Associate Honors Scholar These students have completed a minimum of 18 honors credits, maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, and have either taken six credits of a foreign language or have met additional service hour requirements

Niklas C. Bitters Justin Robert Drehs Erin Marie Petrosky Bronwyn Alise Brocklehurst Emily Marie Grambo Abigail Elizabeth Printz Ashlynne Alyce Daley Adam S. Kauffman Christopher Devine Kherrin Morgan

ROTC Commissionees

The following students were commissioned as officers in the United States Army earlier today:

Logan Thomas Clarke Jordon Thomas Martig Anthony Austin James Sparacino Corps of Engineers Quartermaster Corps Armor

GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 - 15 - Dean’s List for Academic Achievement Spring 2018 or Fall 2018

Associate of Science Sara Grace Chmielewski Rachel Lee Nye Nathan R. Cardy Jemma Grace DeCrapio Anne Ciacchini Brianna Michele Olson Brooke Carr Meghan Elise Green Logan Thomas Clarke Matthew M. Orinick Mohammad Casey Nicole Ann Huntington Matthew John Colbert Rebekah Lynn Padezanin Andrew James Dalton Noah E. Pohl Allan James Collins Alexandra Nicole Paullet Joseph Alfred Fustine Amanda R. Seth Olivia M. Collins Ivana Ilise Perez Fletcher Rockne Grady Renee Anne Watson Megan McKenzie Copfer Erin Marie Petrosky Jillian Elise Gray Adam P. Crise Rachel Poetker Sarah Guarriello Bachelor of Arts Vincent M. Cross Leslie Ann Postek Joshua Hanko Megan Blahuta Katelyn Ann Culley Sydney Marie Pouliopoulos Alexander J. Hutchings Alexa Lian Bower Liam Christopher Cunningham Jessica R. Powell Baran Kilic Emily Paige Chabalie Andrea N. Cygan Abigail Elizabeth Printz Thomas R. Martin Anne Ciacchini Ashlynne Alyce Daley Mary Kathaleen E. Pritz Nason McCall Molly Devon Cooke Meaghan Hope Danaher Leah Rose Ratterman Brett T. Rehrer Augusta Karen Deacon Grace Shepherd Dennis Emily Rea Matthew John Ruggiero Cristina del Diego Rodríguez Kassidy Lyn Deuber Benjamin Reed Abdulrahman Salem William R. Driver Puja Narendra Dhaduk Christine S. Reinwald Julia Santo Alaina Eisinger Bailey Dilks Jordan Reynolds Christina Sims Matthew W. Fassnacht BethAnn Marie Doyno Lea Elizabeth Richir Dakota Lee Symons Jennifer Rose Frappa Justin Robert Drehs Dina Janine Rini Francesca Williamson Gabriel John Fulgenzio Elisabeth Teresa Duer Samantha D. Rivera Jennifer Lynn Wise Julia Marie Fulton Amy L. Ellsworth Meghan G. Robick Kerriscia Meganiese Gibson Andrea M. Evanoff Annmarie Taya Rosa Bachelor of Science Andrew J. Hamilton Lydia Colette Fennessy Olivia Lora Rose in Electrical Engineering Maria Hays Julia Eleanor Ferringer Samantha Emery Ruiz-Bueno Abdulaziz Saad Alajaji Emma Hesch Jessica Marie Gaffney David Scott Russo Jr. Faris AlQrishah Marcus DeVonte Jones Olivia Marie Ganley Ashley Lynn Ruszala Rachel E. Amorose Ann Marie Kaspick Stephanie Garlick Bradley Rutkowski Tenger Batjargal Shelbi Lea King Melia Elizabeth Gasbarre Margaret M. Rutkowski Niklas C. Bitters Alex J. Kissell Jason K. Geiger Christopher Robert Sanders Daniel T. Driscoll Rachel Madison Loper Kathryn Lyn Getson Alafias Jalil Satcher Carter Sim Miller Cliff Wei Ern Low Emily Marie Grambo Emily Sauer Jordon Thomas Martig Lauren Marie Hanna Grace Faller Schaefer Bachelor of Science Caroline Lee Mauck Hitham Hatatah Lou Joseph Schneggenburger in Mechanical Engineering Tatianna Kathleen Maxwell Cory J. Hegedus Emily G. Scifo David Andrew Albrecht Semir Memic Rebecca L. Hetz Luke Scypinski Tharaa Bin Bunayyan Keri D. Peyton Isaac D. Hodapp Hannah Elizabeth Sekerak Theresa Joan Caulfield Cory Lee Pius Alexis Fanny Huff Eldena Selimovic William John Colbert Abigail Mae Ritchie Eric Ingram Kayla Jule Shields Christopher Devine Megan Shindledecker Seth Liam Jaussen Nicole Simonetti Julia Grace Eads Lauren Christine Sovisky Karissa Leigh Jones Bailey Ann Simpson Aliaksandr E. Kotau Anthony Austin James Sparacino Madison Lynn Jurcenko Laura Skirtich Anthony Patrick Lee Tiffany Ann Taccone Hannah Ann Kaltenbaugh Konar Smith Nathaniel Norman Anthony Elise Caroline Torrence Adam S. Kauffman Stacy Leigh Stotler Pellegrino Lisa Christine Wagaman Hunter Austin Kelly Catherine Reed Strout Erin Marie Petrosky Francesca Williamson Katherine Claire Kiss Garrett Sutton Adin Selimovic Rachael A. Winiesky Hannah Grace Kitcey Julia Sweeney Terence M. Serbak Sabrina D. Yassem Carolyn Corbett Knollman Michal Szelwach Maciej Skrzypczak Stephen Robert Knouse Kirsten Samantha Terry Markus John Wesley Bachelor of Science Catherine Kohl Lauren Riley Tewes Apurba Ahmed Madeline Marie Kosinski Kaitlyn Thorpe Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ariana Margaret Aliasso Megan Amanda Kunsch Olivia Tiano Brittany Noel Brubaker Saleh Hussin Alkhalifah Nicole Grace LaCava Kayleigh Marie Tourt Anna Katherine Chojnacki Abigail Allen Anna Christine Lacy Thomas Tripodis Emily Ruth Dolan Emily Rae Allen Alexandria P. LaMarca Mikayla Vecchio Holley Engel Melissa Lee Amos Marissa Dawn Lamary Casey Vollmer Rachel Elyssa Gizzi Chelsey M. Anderson Olivia Marie Lamb Haley Elizabeth Vranich Meaghan Colleen Hanlon Nicole Lynn Anderson Jessica Laser Luke Edward Walter Taylor Renee Hasychak Zachary David Paul Aszalos Olivia R. Leasher Brendan T. Waltman Meghan Katherine Hines Zina Babitski Brett Lesczynski Logan Wasielewski Sarah Margaret Johnson Caroline Amanda Bard Christina Longjohn Katelyn Marie Way Emily R. Lojewski Cheyenne L. Barger Marley Angela Lucas Angela Weeks Riley Luplow Shannon Delaney Bernardi Joseph Lueck Casey Weibel Maria Frances Macchione Megan Bessel Dongni Mai Mackenzie Storm Wenrick Kennedy Mason Josiah Blanchard Grant P. Maier Mitchell William Wesley Danielle May Luke E. Bohrer Yasmín Rosenda Mamani Caitlyn Jean Williams Kaitlyn J. Mazzanti Ashley Bower Tyler Martin Sabrina Lynn Williams Maggie Jean McLaughlin Bronwyn Alise Brocklehurst Josephine M. Mavica Dacey Mae Wohlford Kellyn Joyce Perich Samantha Rose Brown Kelsey Anne McGarvey Taylor Jean Yenko Megan Sara Shumway Ashley Krystyna Budzilo Grace McGrath Matthew G. Yough Sydney Lynn Stephens Kara Anne Burger Hannah McKee Matthew Charles Zysk Kalie Marie Trott Robert L. Burke Jacob McKillop Keisha A. Winger Bailey Byrd Jared Christopher McLaughlin Bachelor of Science Jessica Debra Zelcs Cole Daniel Cable Deen Meah in Business Administration Anthony G. Calarie Maura Mobilia Cody J. Anderson Micaela Marie Capozzo Ian Thomas Morgan Shannon Nicole Bastow Ellen Therese Carabin Kherrin Morgan Jared Charles Beach Madeline Carnell Hannah Elaine Murkens Declan Bingham Leanne Margaret Casserlie Zachary Adam Muye Amy Lynn Buettner

- 16 - GANNON UNIVERSITY | COMMENCEMENT 2019 GANNON UNIVERSITY MISSION Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

The list of graduates included on the commencement program is not intended to be used as an official indication of graduation. The diploma of the University and the official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, provide authentic testimony to the conferring of a degree.

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