Commencement Schedule
Saturday, May 6, 2017 6
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus Student Life Center, Salina, 10 a.m.
Friday, May 12, 2017 9
Graduate School Bramlage Coliseum, 1 p.m.
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College of Veterinary Medicine McCain Auditorium, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 31
College of Arts and Sciences Bramlage Coliseum, 8:30 a.m.
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College of Architecture, Planning & Design McCain Auditorium, 10 a.m.
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College of Education Bramlage Coliseum, 11 a.m.
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College of Business Administration Bramlage Coliseum, 12:30 p.m.
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College of Agriculture Bramlage Coliseum, 2:30 p.m.
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College of Human Ecology Bramlage Coliseum, 4:30 p.m.
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College of Engineering Bramlage Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.
1 CelebratingOur Future
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of Kansas State University, we extend our sincerest congratulations and best wishes on your graduation.
Your degree represents work and commitment on your part and on the part of those who have helped you along your way. Whether it is your family, friends, faculty, staff or fellow students, know that all are proud of your accomplishments.
Commencement marks a milestone in your life and sets you on a journey toward a productive and fulfilling career. We hope you use the knowledge and preparation you received at K-State to move forward and make a difference throughout your life, whether in the career field, in the community or in other worthy pursuits.
As you embark and progress in your career and life, know that Kansas State University will always encourage you along the way. You are now part of our network of around 200,000 proud alumni worldwide. We urge you to remain connected to the university through the K-State Alumni Association, which is providing you and fellow graduates with a year’s free membership.
Please find opportunities to return to campus, whether to continue your education, share your experiences and expertise with future K-Staters, take in an athletic or cultural event, or just to catch up on your alma mater.
Congratulations and best wishes for the future,
Richard B. Myers, MBA April C. Mason, Ph.D. President Provost and Senior Vice President
2 Letter byAlma H.W. Jones,Mater class of 1888
I know a spot that I love full well 'Tis not in forest nor yet in dell, Ever it holds me with magic spell, I think of thee, Alma Mater.
K-S-U, we'll carry thy banner high, K-S-U, long, long may thy colors fly. Loyal to thee, thy children will swell the cry. Hail, hail, hail, Alma Mater.
Alma Mater 3 About Kansas State University
ansas State University is on its way to With nearly 200,000 alumni, K-State is ranked Kansas State University, becoming one of the nation’s Top 50 public among the top five alumni associations in the Kresearch universities by 2025. The visionary nation for the percentage of graduates who are by the numbers K-State 2025 plan, launched in 2010, serves as a members. Philanthropic giving to the university, 1 — Where Money magazine ranks K-State on its list of guide for our decision-making and priority-setting coordinated by the Kansas State University best colleges in Kansas. in all facets of the university, including academics, Foundation, has exceeded $100 million for the 2 — Years in a row K-State is rated the best value in facility needs, research, engagement and athletics. fifth year in a row. Kansas by SmartAsset. For more information and to track our progress, go 3 — Years in row K-State receives the HEED Award for to k-state.edu/2025. Called the "Silicon Valley for biodefense" for diversity and inclusion. its leadership in food safety and security and 6 — Years in a row K-State's National Strategic Selling Founded in 1863 as the country’s first operational agrodefense, Kansas State University is home to Institute named one of nation's top sales programs. land-grant university, Kansas State University has four Feed the Future labs, an initiative by the U.S. campuses in Manhattan, Salina — now known as Agency for International Development to increase 8 — Years in a row K-State's Crops Team is national Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus — food production in nations with limited resources. champion. and Olathe, as well as K-State Global Campus, The university also is home to the Biosecurity 9 — Times in the last 12 years K-State's Black Student which serves distance education students. K-State Research Institute, which supports comprehensive Union named best in the Big 12. Research and Extension also has a presence "farm-to-fork" infectious disease research 9 — Academic colleges, offering a variety of academic throughout Kansas. programs that address threats to plant, animal and disciplines. human health. Construction is underway adjacent 200+ — Fellowships held by faculty and patents developed The mission of Kansas State University is to to the Manhattan campus of the U.S. Department at the university. foster excellent teaching, research and service that of Homeland Security’s National Bio and Agro- develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry defense Facility, which will be the nation’s premier $230+ million — Financial aid distributed annually, necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, animal disease research facility. including scholarships, student wages and veterans' benefits. the nation and the international community. 250+ — Academic majors and options. The university embraces diversity and inclusion, Total research efforts at Kansas State University encourages engagement and is committed to have led to more than 200 patents to date. The the discovery of knowledge, the education university has more than 90 research centers, of undergraduate and graduate students, and including the 8,600-acre Konza Prairie Biological improvement in the quality of life and standard of Station and the Johnson Cancer Research Center. living of those we serve. Our distinguished faculty members are tackling such issues as climate change, cybersecurity, Forbes magazine, Princeton Review and U.S. News sustainable energy, urban revitalization and more — & World Report have recognized Kansas State often involving undergraduate students in their work. University as one of the best in America.
Nearly 24,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries attend Kansas State University. Students can choose from more than 250 majors and options in nine colleges: Agriculture; Architecture, Planning & Design; Arts and Sciences; Business Administration; Education; Engineering; Human Ecology; Technology and Aviation; and Veterinary Medicine. The Graduate School offers more than 110 academic programs.
4 About Kansas State University About our ceremonies
The university mace The Kansas State University mace made its debut in September 2009 at the inauguration of Kirk H. Schulz, Ph.D., as the university’s 13th president. A mace is a decorative symbol of office and typically carried at the front of academic processions. The university’s mace is carried in the processional at the Graduate School ceremony and is displayed at each college’s ceremony. Designed by Tom Boley, a 1970 university graduate, the mace is made from a purple wood called purpleheart and a light-colored maple. Academic dress The history of academic dress dates to medieval European universities of the 12th century. Universities in the United States have standardized academic dress so its features are common and uniform throughout the country. The gown — At Kansas State University, gowns are black and typically made of synthetic material or worsted wool. The pattern varies with the degree held — open sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long, closed sleeves with slits for the hands for the master’s degree; and round, bell sleeves for the doctoral degree. The hood — Students receiving graduate degrees wear hoods. The master’s hood is shorter than the doctoral hood and lacks the panels of the doctoral hood. Hoods are lined with the colors of the university; the university’s lining is purple with two inverted chevrons. The binding or edging of the hood is the color pertaining to the subject of the degree. The caps — All bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates wear a black mortarboard. Doctoral students may wear a mortarboard or a soft velvet tam with either six or eight sides. The tams can be dark blue or black for Doctor of Philosophy candidates, and light blue for Doctor of Education candidates. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates wear a black mortarboard. Tassel color for all degree candidates depends on the degree and/or degree field.
Trimming colors on hoods Dark blue White Brown Doctor of Philosophy Bachelor of Arts Master of Fine Arts Golden yellow Bachelor of Arts in Music Master of Landscape Architecture Associate degrees Master of Arts Dark blue Bachelor of Science Master of Science Graduation honors Doctor of Philosophy Bachelor’s degree candidates who are earning Gray Gray graduation honors from Kansas State University wear Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine a purple-and-white honor cord on the left shoulder of Lavender Lavender their commencement gown. Honors are awarded based Master of Architecture Master of Architecture on their Kansas State University grade point average. Light blue Light blue Eligible students also must have completed a minimum Doctor of Education Bachelor’s degrees in Education of 60 hours in residence, with at least 50 hours in graded Maize Doctor of Education courses. Master of Agribusiness Maize K-State graduation honors: Navy blue Bachelor’s degrees in Agriculture Summa cum laude — For students with a 3.95 or above Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design Master of Agribusiness GPA. Orange Maroon Magna cum laude — For students with a 3.85-3.949 Master of Software Engineering Bachelor’s degrees in Human Ecology GPA. Master of Engineering Management Navy blue Cum laude — For students with a 3.75-3.849 GPA. Peacock blue Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design Note: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree candidates Master of Public Administration Orange receive these honors based on courses completed in the Master of Regional & Community Planning professional program. Honors indicated in this program Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Pink are determined on a minimum of 45 hours in residence Master of Software Engineering Master of Music completed prior to the term of graduation, with at least Master of Engineering Management Salmon 36 credit hours in graded courses. Peacock blue Master of Public Health Commencement program key Tan/drab brown Master of Regional & Community Planning Master of Public Administration (Cl) Cum laude Master of Accountancy (Mcl) Magna cum laude Master of Business Administration Pink (Scl) Summa cum laude White Bachelor of Applied Education (D) Dual degree Master of Arts Bachelor of Music Education (H) Honors program Yellow Master of Music (S) Secondary major (F16) Fall 2016 graduate Master of Science Salmon (SU17) Summer 2017 candidate Master of Public Health (F17) Fall 2017 candidate Tassel colors on candidates’ caps Tan/drab brown (P) Posthumous degree Brown Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration * Double, multiple majors Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Fine Arts Master of Accountancy Master of Landscape Architecture About our ceremonies 5 Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus
Announcer: Alumni Association Greetings: James Westling, Rocking M Media, Salina Brad Sidener, Senior Vice President and COO, K-State Alumni Association Processional:* Nick Ramirez, President, Student Governing Conferral of Degrees: Association Verna M. Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., CEO and Dean
National Anthem:* Recessional: Eric Cole, Guest Musician Eric Cole, Guest Musician
Welcome: Student Marshal: Verna M. Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., CEO and Dean Nick Ramirez, President, Student Governing Association Student Address: Nick Ramirez, President, Student Governing *The audience will please rise. Association
Introduction of Commencement Speaker: Verna M. Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., CEO and Dean
Commencement Address: Stephen Lieber, Founder, Helicopters Inc.
Presentation of Degree Candidates: Terri Gaeddert, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of Academic Operations
Presentation of Diplomas: Verna M. Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., CEO and Dean
Assisted by: Kurt Barnhart, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Engagement
Reader: Alysia Starkey, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
6 Kansas State Polytechnic Speaker
fter graduating and maintenance on the aircraft. Helicopters Inc. Lieber is an active supporter of Kansas State from Kansas State serves every major television market and network, Polytechnic and serves as co-chair with his University'sA College of including NBC for the "Today" show, providing an wife, Shirley, for the Polytechnic campus in the Business Administration entire package that even includes on-air talent. The university's Innovation and Inspiration Campaign. in 1971, Stephen Lieber company has a fleet of 82 aircraft, most of which are His generous donations to the campus, including founded his own company Bell helicopters, and four fixed-wing corporate jets a helicopter and helicopter transmission, continue in 1978, Helicopters Inc., that it makes available for corporate clients. to advance the campus's curriculum. His son, which today produces $48 Christopher, is a current student at Kansas State million in revenue. From its base in St. Louis the company's staff outfits Polytechnic in technology management. its helicopters with broadcast equipment, refurbishes Helicopters Inc. leases the cabins and repaints the helicopters, complete choppers to radio and with station call letters. Those improvements Stephen Lieber television news departments are on top of meeting stringent federal aviation across the country, requirements on replacing parts and rebuilding operating as a single engines. source that provides pilots, all electronic equipment
Degree Candidates
School of Integrated Studies Aeronautical Technology/Avionics Aeronautical Technology/ Systems and Management Unmanned Aircraft Systems Professional Master of Technology Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Katherine A.M. Boutz, Salina Sandra Lee Anderson, Clarinda, Iowa * Ricardo Ruben Martinez, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Cl) Ray P. Chase, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Mark Randall Dewitt, Wichita William Stewart Morgan, Huntsville, Texas Ramon Ortega Rubio, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Shaun William Hargadine, Assaria Mihn Pham, Westwood (SU17) Jodi R. Pappada, Salina Preston Renfro, Dallas, Texas (Mcl) Karlee Lynn York, Salina (Mcl) Aeronautical Technology/ Matthew Max Tener, Wichita Professional Pilot Aeronautical Technology/Airport Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology/Computer Management Ryan Joseph Albers, Parker, Colorado Systems Bachelor of Science Whitney Rochelle Alexander, Paola (Scl) (SU17) Bachelor of Science Ian Thomas Bonsall, Goodland Cameron Bradley Johns Beeler, Olathe Damon Ryan Anguiano, Salina (SU17) Jacob Michael Carlson, Manhattan Christopher Thomas Boucher, Merriam Jacob Anthony Dehoff,Salina John David Offutt,Lacey, Washington Brett Roy Crone, Great Bend Ryan Michael Fabac, Leawood (Cl) (D) Elliot Rogers, Lawrence Nathan Rupert Eckenberg, Shawnee (SU17) Logan Lee Gideon, Galena (Cl) (D) Ryan Eugene Thomas, Atchison Kayode Fawusi, Wichita (SU17) Hibiki Himiya, Tokyo, Japan (Mcl) (D) Justin Harry Fishman, Olathe Bradley Anthony Komarek, Salina (Cl) (D) Aeronautical Technology/Aviation Johnathon Fraser Hagen, Belton, Missouri (Mcl) (SU17) Tate Joplin Neill, Virgil Maintenance Hibiki Himiya, Tokyo, Japan (Mcl)(D) Justin Tylor Noggle, Salina (Scl) Bachelor of Science Luke Matthew Lindgren, Lindsborg Jason Eric Nowak Jr., Salina Royce Whitnack, Antelope, California (Mcl) Daniel Edward Marinoni, Plano, Texas Kelly Louise McDonald, Hutchinson (Scl) (Scl) Engineering Technology/Digital Christopher Michael Messing, Wichita Media Aeronautical Technology/Aviation Blake Austin Miller, Cheney Maintenance Management Gregory Jules Monty, Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Science Jesse Lake Allen, Derby Bachelor of Science Andrew Morgan Pahlke, Bartlett, Illinois * Benjam Richard Crabtree, Shawnee Sandra Lee Anderson, Clarinda, Iowa Joseph Peter Psyck, Vine Grove, Kentucky Clyde Russell Bolyard, Boonville, Missouri Surendra Bahadur Thapa, Salina Hyunsu Kim, Goyang, South Korea (Cl) (SU17) Nicholas Aaron Wiers, Seneca (Cl) Alan Wayne McElroy, Tallapoosa, Georgia (SU17)
Kansas State Polytechnic, Speaker, Degree Candidates 7 Engineering Technology/Electronic Engineering Technology/Web and Computer Engineering Development Technology Associate of Technology Ryan Michael Fabac, Leawood (Cl) (D) Bachelor of Science (Cl) (D) Sierra Davis-Yianakopulos, Salina Bradley Anthony Komarek, Salina Benjamin Paul Kyle, Wichita Eric William Perkins, Wichita College of Arts and Sciences William Brock Son, Brookville (Scl) (D) Social Work Engineering Technology/ Bachelor of Science Mechanical Kaitlyn Sue Boyer, Salina (Cl) Bachelor of Science Lisa A. Burt, Abilene Tyler John Glissman, Bennington Jasmin Mirasol Herrera, Salina Tyler J. Montgomery, Manhattan Jade Antoinette Johnson, Salina Brett Andrew Shouse, Parsons Miranda Lynn Kay, Salina Sarah Lynne Longey Hassell, Larned Engineering Technology/Unmanned Yesenia Michelle Perales, Salina Aircraft Systems Maddison Sheleen Pilgrim, Salina Taylor Lynn Reinsch, Salina Bachelor of Science Macy Marie Schneweis, Salina Samuel Armstrong Ervin, Paxico Amanda Louise Shirack, Solomon Trillian Cody Svoboda, Salina Technology Management Carol Sue Thorstad, Fairbanks, Alaska Bachelor of Science Nicole Michelle Bishop, Salina College of Human Ecology Micah Oliver Crane, Chapman (SU17) Darin Engle, Clearwater Lauran Evenson, Wichita Personal Financial Planning Keith David Hill, St. Joseph, Missouri Bachelor of Science Bradley Anthony Komarek, Salina (Cl) (D) Jarah Elizabeth Cooper, Salina Nicholas J. MacAronas, Coffeyville (SU17) Bartholomew Ray McFee, Oberlin Certificate Candidates Daniel J. Sanders, Assaria (SU17) Weston Robert Schilowsky, Phillipsburg Roger Lee Smith, El Dorado Aviation Electronics Technology Mark Randall Dewitt, Wichita Carl John Springer, Eudora Nathan Micheal Terpstra, Wichita Verneysha L. Walker, Wichita
Applied Business Associate of Science Bradley Anthony Komarek, Salina (Cl) (D)
Engineering Technology/Computer Systems Associate of Technology Logan Lee Gideon, Galena (Cl) (D) Bradley Anthony Komarek, Salina (Cl) (D) William Brock Son, Brookville (Scl) (D)
8 Kansas State Polytechnic, Degree Candidates Graduate School
Introduction: Marshals: Gerard Kluitenberg, Ph.D., Professor, Agronomy Brett DePaola, Ph.D., Professor, Physics Steven Eckels, Ph.D., Professor, Mechanical and Processional: Nuclear Engineering Rachael Gros, Senior, Music Education Gerard Kluitenberg, Ph.D., Professor, Agronomy Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D., Professor, Educational National Anthem: Leadership Matthew Cyphert, Master's Candidate, Music Junehee Kwon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Hospitality Management Welcome and Introductions: April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice Reader: President Vincent Carlisle, Ph.D.
Greetings from the Board of Regents: Dave Murfin,Regent
Introduction of Commencement Speaker: Richard B. Myers, MBA, President
Presentation of Honorary Degree: Richard B. Myers, MBA, President
Commencement Address: Geraldine "Geri" Richmond, Ph.D., Presidential Chair in Science and Professor, Chemistry, University of Oregon
Alumni Association Greetings: Amy Button Renz, President and CEO, K-State Alumni Association
Graduate Student Council Greetings: Derek Lawson, President, Graduate Student Council
Presentation of Graduate Faculty: Carol Shanklin, Ph.D., Dean
Conferral of Degrees: Carol Shanklin, Ph.D., Dean
Recessional: Rachael Gros, Senior, Music Education
Graduate School 9 Kansas Board of Regents
ppointed to the Kansas Murfin grew up in Wichita and is a graduate Chamber of Commerce and the National Petroleum Board of Regents of Wichita East High School. He earned his Council. He is a former president of the Kansas inA 2015 by Gov. Sam bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and Independent Oil & Gas Association and past Brownback, Dave Murfin business administration from the University of chairman of the National Stripper Well Association. is the CEO of Murfin Inc., Kansas, and currently serves as a member of the In 2016, Murfin was awarded the Jim Edwards whose interests include University of Kansas School of Business board Leadership Kansas Alumnus of the Year Award. Murfin Drilling Co. Inc. of advisors and on the University of Kansas and Murphy Tractor and Endowment board of trustees. Murfin and his wife, Janet, have three children and Equipment Co., one of five grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys flying the largest John Deere Known for his civic engagement, Murfin serves and spending time with his family. construction dealerships in on several boards, including the Greater Wichita Dave Murfin North America. Economic Development Coalition, the Kansas
production, environmental remediation and Richmond is a member of the National Academy atmospheric chemistry. More than 200 publications of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and have resulted from the studies conducted in her Sciences. She is fellow of the American Chemical Speaker laboratory with undergraduate, graduate students Society, the American Physical Society, the and postdoctoral associates. Her teaching activities Association for the Advancement of Science and in the classroom and beyond focus on science the Association for Women in Science. he presidential chair in literacy, science policy, and building a strong and science and professor of diverse science and engineering workforce in the Serving in leadership roles on many international, chemistryT at the University U.S. and globally. Throughout her career, Richmond national and state governing and advisory boards, of Oregon, Geraldine has been actively involved in efforts to increase Richmond recently finished her term as president "Geri" Richmond, Ph.D., the number and success of women in science and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the got her academic start at engineering. largest general scientific professional organization Kansas State University, in the world, and currently serves as chair of the earning a Bachelor of Her scientific accomplishments have brought academy. She is a member of the National Science Science in chemistry. She Richmond many honors, including the National Board as an appointee of President Obama. She earned a doctorate in Medal of Science from President Obama, the serves, through appointment by Secretary of physical chemistry from the American Chemical Society's Olin-Garvan Medal State John Kerry, as U.S. science envoy to the Geraldine "Geri" University of California, and Joel H. Hildebrand Award, and the American Lower Mekong River countries of Vietnam, Laos, Richmond, Ph.D. Berkeley. Physical Society's Davisson-Germer Prize. Cambodia, Burma and Thailand. Richmond is the Awards for her education, outreach and science founding and current director of COACh, a grass- Richmond's research using capacity building efforts include the Presidential roots organization formed in 1998 that has helped laser spectroscopy and computational methods Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics in the career advancement of thousands of scientists focuses on understanding environmentally and and Engineering Mentoring, and the American and engineers in the U.S., Asia, Africa and Latin technologically important processes that occur at Chemical Society's Award for Encouraging Women America. water, semiconductor and mineral surfaces. The in the Chemical Sciences and Charles L. Parsons studies have relevance to current issues in energy Award.
Awards
Alvin and RosaLee Sarachek Nicole Green Doctoral Student, Biochemistry Predoctoral Honors Fellowship and Travel Award Recipient Travel Awards in Molecular Biology Ananda Bandara Kirsten Grond Doctoral Student, Plant Pathology Doctoral Student, Biology Travel Award Recipient Fellowship Award Recipient
10 Graduate School, Kansas Board of Regents, Speaker, Awards Degree Candidates
Adult, Occupational and Continuing Mathew Alan Vaughn Kirsten Grond Major Professor: John Gonzalez, Ph.D. Major Professor: Brett Sandercock, Ph.D. Education Dissertation: Characterization of Intra-Litter Variation Dissertation: Linking Gut Microbiota Composition on Myogenic Development and Myogenic Progenitor Cell to Development and Life-History Traits in Migratory Doctor of Education Response to Growth Promoting Stimuli Shorebirds David Paul Gunn Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Biochemistry Ellen Welti Dissertation: Exploratory Multi-Case Study of Graduate Major Professor: Anthony Joern, Ph.D. Education Transfer of Learning Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation: Ecological Networks of Grassland Plants and Arthropods Tam Nguyen Thu Tran Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Major Professor: Timothy Durrett, Ph.D. Dissertation: Structural Features and Functional Chemistry Education Residues Important for the Activity of EaDAcT, an Unusual Membrane Bound O-Acyltransferase Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Damith Randika E.W. Patabadige Annie Marie Hoekman Jordan Lee Woehl Major Professor: Christopher Culbertson, Ph.D. Major Professor: W. Franklin Spikes, Ed.D. Major Professor: Brian Geisbrecht, Ph.D. Dissertation: Developing Multilayer Microfluidic Dissertation: Examining Patterns of Student Dissertation: Structure/Function Analysis of the Platforms and Advancing Laser Induced Fluorescent Participation in Online Discussion Boards Interactions of the Staphylococcus aureus Extracellular Detection and Electrochemical Detection to Analyze Adherence Protein and the Human Innate Immune Intracellular Protein Kinases, Reactive Nitrogen and Agronomy System Oxygen Species in Single Cells Biological and Agricultural Madumali Kalubowilage Doctor of Philosophy Major Professor: Stefan Bossmann, Ph.D. Cristie LeAnne Edwards Engineering Dissertation: Liquid Biopsies of Solid Tumors: Non- Major Professor: Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, Ph.D. Small-Cell Lung and Pancreatic Cancer Dissertation: Evaluation of Long-Term Phosphorus Doctor of Philosophy Fertilizer Management and Research in the U.S. Midwest Nana Baah Appiah-Nkansah Sadish Karunaweera Major Professor: Donghai Wang, Ph.D. Major Professor: Paul Smith, Ph.D. Abhishes Lamsal Dissertation: Full Utilization of Sweet Sorghum for Dissertation: Theory and Simulation of Molecular Major Professor: Stephen Welch, Ph.D. Biofuel Production Interactions in Biological Systems Dissertation: Crop Model Parameter Estimation and Sensitivity Analysis for Large-Scale Data Using (F16) Yong Wei Hongfu Luo Supercomputers Major Professor: Naiqian Zhang, Ph.D. Major Professor: Viktor Chikan, Ph.D. Dissertation: Handheld and Robotic Phenotyper Designs Dissertation: Understanding and Controlling Defects in Meng Lin Quantum Confined Semiconductor Systems Co-Major Professors: Guihua Bai, Ph.D., and Allan Biology Fritz, Ph.D. Mohomed Nawavi Mohomed Naleem Dissertation: Genetic and Genomic Studies on Wheat Major Professor: Paul Smith, Ph.D. Pre-Harvest Sprouting Resistance Doctor of Philosophy Elizabeth Rose Everman Dissertation: Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Major Professor: Theodore Morgan, Ph.D. Aqueous Ion Solutions Animal Science Dissertation: The Evolution and Genetic Control of Stress Tolerance in a Complex World Asanka Sajini Yapa Doctor of Philosophy Major Professor: Stefan Bossmann, Ph.D. Kelsey Phelps Jesus Enrique Gomez Dissertation: Nanosponges for Advanced Drug Delivery Major Professor: John Gonzalez, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anthony Joern, Ph.D. Dissertation: Effects of Alternative Feeding Strategies for Dissertation: Role of Spatial and Temporal Vegetation Feedlot Cattle on Meat Quality and Use of Front-Face Heterogeneity From Fire-Grazing Interactions to the Fluorescent Spectroscopy to Predict Beef Steak Tenderness Assembly of Tallgrass Prairie Spider Communities
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 11 Man Zhang Cristina Ann Fanning Sarah D. Diamond Major Professor: Duy Hua, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: W. Franklin Spikes, Ed.D. Dissertation: Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Dissertation: Beliefs in the Crossroads: Teachers’ Personal Dissertation: An Exploratory Study of the Motivation Bioactive Molecules; Chiral Polyvinylpyrrolidones Epistemology and Effective Practice for Culturally and and Retention of Adult High-Functioning Volunteers in Supported Cu/Au Nanoclusters Catalyzed Cyclization of Linguistically Diverse Students Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations 5-Substituted-Nona-1,8-Dien-5-Ol Andrew Dean Feyes Holly B. Fisher Civil Engineering Major Professor: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D. Co-Major Professors: W. Franklin Spikes, Ed.D., and Dissertation: The Score Study Procedures of Three David Thompson, Ed.D. Collegiate Wind Band Conductors Dissertation: Exploring Programmatic Issues Which Doctor of Philosophy Effect Continuing Legal Education Practice in Kansas Habiburrahman Ahmadi Brett A. Janssen Major Professor: Hayder Rasheed, Ph.D. Co-Major Professors: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D., and Teara Flagg Lander Dissertation: Lateral Torsional Buckling of Anisotropic Phillip Payne, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kakali Bhattacharya, Ph.D. Laminated Composite Beams Subjected to Various Loading Dissertation: A Preliminary Comparative Study of Dissertation: She Just Did: A Narrative Case Study of and Boundary Conditions Rhythm Systems Employed Within the First-Year College Black Women Student Leaders at a Predominately White Aural Skills Class Institution Rund Ahmad Al-Masri Major Professor: Hayder Rasheed, Ph.D. Chance Lee Dissertation: Analytical and Finite Element Buckling Electrical Engineering Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Solutions of Anisotropic Laminated Composite Columns/ Dissertation: The Global Nextdoor: A Case Study of Plates Under Axial Compression with Various Boundary University Study Away Doctor of Philosophy Conditions Mohammad Nazif Faqiry Stephanie Ann McCutcheon Major Professor: Sanjoy Das, Ph.D. Naga Narendra Babu Bodapati Co-Major Professors: Kakali Bhattacharya, Ph.D., and Dissertation: Efficient Double Auction Mechanisms in Major Professor: Robert Peterman, Ph.D. Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. the Energy Grid With Connected and Islanded Microgrids Dissertation: A Comprehensive Study of Prestressing Dissertation: The Process of Belonging: A Critical Steel and Concrete Variables Affecting Transfer Length in Autoethnographic Exploration of National Identity in Akanksha Singh Pretensioned Concrete Crossties Transnational Space Major Professor: Behrooz Mirafzal, Ph.D. Dissertation: A Boost Current Source Inverter Based Computer Science Cheryl Dianne Myers Generator-Converter Topology for Direct Drive Wind Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Turbines Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation: Law Professors’ Existential Online Pavel Janovsky Lifeworlds: An Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Entomology Major Professor: Scott DeLoach, Ph.D. Dissertation: Large-Scale Coalition Formation: Sara Elizabeth Schwerdtfeger Doctor of Philosophy Application in Power Distribution Systems Major Professor: Sherri Martinie, Ph.D. Alan Fernando Burke Dissertation: Elementary Preservice Teachers and Major Professor: Gregory Zolnerowich, Ph.D. Joshua Levi Weese Elementary Teachers Knowledge of Mathematical Dissertation: Systematics and Biogeography of the Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D. Modeling Subfamily Tillinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae) in the New Dissertation: Computational Thinking in K-12 and World Higher Education Economics Alice Lea Harris Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Philosophy Major Professor: Brian McCornack, Ph.D. Ana Claudia Sant'Anna Dissertation: Spatial Distribution of Adult Dectes Texanus (Leconte, Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and Its Doctor of Philosophy Co-Major Professors: Jason Bergtold, Ph.D., and Tian Effects on Kansas Soybean (Glycine Max L.) Daniel Brecht-Haddad Xia, Ph.D. Dissertation: Ethanol and Sugarcane Expansion in the Major Professor: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D. Brazilian Cerrado: Farm, Industry and Market Analyses Dissertation: Discovery, Video Self Confrontation Geography and Intervention as a Means to Improve Quality and Motivation of Instrumental Practice Educational Leadership Doctor of Philosophy Gabriel Granco Gloria Faith Creed-Dikeogu Doctor of Education Major Professor: Marcelus Caldas, Ph.D. Major Professor: Debbie Mercer, Ph.D. Joel Daniel Applegate Dissertation: Land Change Dynamics in the Brazilian Dissertation: Exemplary Online Information Literacy Major Professor: Jeffrey Zacharakis, Ed.D. Cerrado: The Interaction of Biofuels, Markets and Courses at Selected Four-Year Colleges and Universities Dissertation: Analysis of the Moral Judgment of Biodiversity Superintendents in Kansas and Nebraska
12 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Bryce Kendrick Marston Aaron Kai Davis Human Nutrition Co-Major Professors: Melinda Daniels, Ph.D., and Major Professor: Robert Linder, Ph.D. Charles Martin, Ph.D. Dissertation: American Protestants and U.S. Foreign Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation: Influence of the Mountain Pine Beetle Policy Toward the Soviet Union During the Eisenhower Sirichat Chanadang Disturbance on Large Wood Dynamics and Channel Administration: Billy Graham, Reinhold Niebuhr and G. Major Professor: Edgar Chambers IV, Ph.D. Morphology in Mountain Streams Bromley Oxnam Dissertation: Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Acceptability of Novel Fortified-Blended Foods Gina K. Thornburg Eric Alan Dudley (F16) Major Professor: Bimal Paul, Ph.D. Major Professor: Charles Sanders, Ph.D. Nicole Delimont Dissertation: Who Benefits? The Intersection of Dissertation: The Memory and Memorialization of Major Professor: Brian Lindshield, Ph.D. Governance and Agency in Farmers' Engagement with the James Birdseye McPherson Dissertation: Factors Affecting Food Aid: Evaluating Oklahoma Farm-To-School Program New Fortified-Blended Foods and the Clinical Impact Timothy Wayne Holgerson of Tannin and Phytic Acid Consumption on Iron Major Professor: Robert Linder, Ph.D. Grain Science Bioavailability Dissertation: The Wesleyan Enlightenment: Closing the Gap Between Heart Religion and Reason in Eighteenth- Sam Robert Emerson Doctor of Philosophy Century England Mario Andrada Major Professor: Sara Rosenkranz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Ph.D. Dissertation: Postprandial Metabolism and Douglas Blake Kennedy Dissertation: Infestation of Rhyzopertha Dominica (F.) Inflammation: Novel Insights Focusing on True-to-Life Major Professor: Donald Mrozek, Ph.D. First Instars on Different Classes of Wheat Application Dissertation: The Development of Professional Military Education at the United States Air Force Academy Hyma Gajula Industrial Engineering Major Professor: Hulya Dogan, Ph.D. Dissertation: Effect on Wheat Bran Origin, Source Human Ecology and Size Levels on Physical, Structural and Rheological Doctor of Philosophy Songnian Zhao Properties of Wheat Flour Varieties Doctor of Philosophy Major Professor: Chih-Hang Wu, Ph.D. Cameron Clark Brown Dissertation: Spontaneous Changes of Human Behaviors Jung-Eun Lee Major Professor: Jared Durtschi, Ph.D. and Intervention Strategies Human and Animal Diseases Major Professor: Praveen Vadlani, Ph.D. Dissertation: Chronic Disease, Depression and Dissertation: Sustainable Production of Microbial Lipids Adult Attachment within Romantic Relationships: A from Renewable Biomass Evaluation of Oleaginous Yeast Longitudinal Analysis of Trajectories of Physical Health Mathematics Cultures for High Yield and Productivity Stacy Rene Conner Doctor of Philosophy Haijing Liu Major Professor: Jared Anderson, Ph.D. Hui Chen Major Professor: Xiuzhi Sun, Ph.D. Dissertation: Fostering Movement Toward Recovery- Major Professor: Zongzhu Lin, Ph.D. Dissertation: Wet Adhesion Properties of Oilseed Proteins Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC): Understanding Dissertation: Counting Representations of Deformed Simulated by Chemical and Physical Interactions and Individual and System-Level Barriers to Implementation Preprojective Algebras Bonding of ROSC in an Addictions Treatment Community Mechanical Engineering Xiangwei Zhu Prerana Pradeep Dharnidharka Major Professor: Amber Vennum, Ph.D. Major Professor: Xiuzhi Sun, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation: Unfold, Crosslink and Co-Polymerization Dissertation: Differentiation, Rejection Attributions and Mario Michael Dippolito of Camelina Protein and Its Use as Wood Adhesives Sexual Desire in Committed Relationships Major Professor: Youqi Wang, Ph.D. Dissertation: Real-Scale Simulation of Ballistic Test for Stephanie Kurti History Soft Armor Major Professor: Craig Harms, Ph.D. Dissertation: The Impact of Lifestyle, Age and Sex on Ying Ma Doctor of Philosophy Systemic and Airway Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Robert Jonathan Clark Major Professor: Youqi Wang, Ph.D. Dissertation: Ballistic Strength of Multi-Layer Fabrics Major Professor: Robert Linder, Ph.D. Joshua Smith Against Fragment Simulating Projectiles Dissertation: “Let Every Soul Be Subject”: Northern Major Professor: Craig Harms, Ph.D. Evangelical Understanding of Submission to Civil Dissertation: Sex Differences in Cardiopulmonary Authority, 1763-1863 Responses to Exercise
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 13 Nuclear Engineering Physics Academic Advising
Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Ryan Garrett Fronk Yuba Raj Dahal Noelia M. Anduray Major Professor: Douglas McGregor, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jeremy Schmit, Ph.D. Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Dissertation: Dual-Side Etched Microstructured Dissertation: Equilibrium and Kinetic Factors in Protein Semiconductor Neutron Detectors Crystal Growth Kate Nicole Berry Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Michael Anthony Reichenberger Hui Wei Major Professor: Douglas McGregor, Ph.D. Major Professor: Chii-Dong Lin Anthony Cantele Dissertation: Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors: Dissertation: Characterization and Application of Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Development of Advanced Real-Time, In-Core, Neutron- Isolated Attosecond Pulses Flux Sensors Melissa Christensen Stefan John Zigo Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Pathobiology Major Professor: Carlos Trallero, Ph.D. Dissertation: Photoionization of Isomeric Molecules: Rebecca Eva Cooling From the Weak-Field to the Strong-Field Limit Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Kaitlynn Marie Abell Melanie Annececile Damphousse Co-Major Professors: Robert Larson, Ph.D., and Plant Pathology Major Professor: E. Ann Knackendoffel, Ph.D. Bradley White, Ph.D. Dissertation: Predictive Analytics and Data Doctor of Philosophy Susan M. Davis-LaFeldt Management in Beef Cattle Production and Medicine Vuyiswa Sylvia Bushula Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Major Professor: Christopher Little, Ph.D. Jinhwa Lee Dissertation: Genetic Diversity and Pathogenicity of Melissa Lynne Decker Major Professor: Wenjun Ma, Ph.D. Sorghum-Associated Fusarium Species Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Dissertation: Effects of PB1-F2 and PA-X on the Pathogenicity of H1N1 Influenza Virus Derek Schneweis Kristin Anne Dringoli Major Professor: Dorith Rotenberg, Ph.D. Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. Ashley Beth Smith Dissertation: Characterizing Global Gene Expression Major Professor: David Renter, Ph.D. and Antiviral Response in Frankliniella Occidentalis Loren Elaine Edwards Dissertation: Epidemiology and Fluoroquinolone- Infected With Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Susceptibility of Salmonella and Campylobacter in Feedlot Cattle Psychology Cassandra Ekelmann Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Benjamin Ralph Trible Major Professor: Raymond Rowland, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Erik Joseph Garcia Beth Michelle Elkin Dissertation: Antibody Epitopes Linked with Protection Major Professor: Mary Cain, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Versus Disease for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Dissertation: The Effects of Differential Rearing and Syndrome Virus and Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Abstinence Period on Post-Synaptic Glutamate Receptors Michael Jose Furlong and Amphetamine Seeking Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Personal Financial Planning (F16) Michael Walter Stetzer Ashley A. Haydock Doctor of Philosophy Major Professor: Patrick Knight, Ph.D. Major Professsor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. David Allen Ammerman Dissertation: Shared Mental Models’ Impact on the Major Professor: Maurice MacDonald, Ph.D. Onboarding Process Nancy Her Dissertation: Household Capital Structure and Financial Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Resilience: Evidence From the Netherlands Security Studies Anne Michelle Hinze Stephen Charles Poplaski Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Major Professor: Sonya Britt, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Juste Edouard Wassi Codjo Dissertation: Charitable Behavior: Christian Beliefs That Major Professor: Emizet Kisangani, Ph.D. Lillian Hunter Explain Donor Intentions Dissertation: The Logic of Strategic Consensus: State Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. Environment and Civil War Katherine Jones Major Professor: E. Ann Knackendoffel, Ph.D.
14 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Valon Louise Jones Laura L. Thompson Hai Viet Dinh Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Karah Kay Kellogg Kebera Ann Underwood Onyekachukwu Joan Ehie Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Terry Mason, Ph.D.
Shannon Leigh Kizzia Kara Marita Ward Victoria Leigh Gilliam Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: E. Ann Knackendoffel, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D.
Abigail Danette Klein Jacqueline Wilson KC Gloe Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D.
Veronica Pilar Lawrence Accounting Jonathan Tate Heiman Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D.
Ashley Levy Master of Accountancy Amy Lynn Herron Neal Adams Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Sharon Rose Margalli Joshua Aaron Jimison James Albert Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Major Professor: Dan Deines, Ph.D. Major Professor: Terry Mason, Ph.D.
Suzanne Katherine McCusker Maggie Klug Tanner Joseph Allen Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D. Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D.
Nancy B. Mendoza Katherine Knox Jennifer Busch Anwander Major Professor: Charlie Nutt, Ed.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Ross Blaine Metheny Amber Lynne Kunz Abigail Marie Atchison Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D.
Sherese N. Parker Maureen McCafferty Bonnie Catherine Boos Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Heather DeAnne Peterson Samuel Stuart Meether Dylan Lawrence Buessing Major Professor: E. Ann Knackendoffel, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D.
Tara Mariegolden Pillai Bret Niese Luke Burgett Major Professsor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Terry Mason, Ph.D.
Aaron Proctor Roxanne Lynn Ochs Andrea Shay Burghardt Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dan Deines, Ph.D.
Sarah Marie Rauter Jennifer Petrie Lucas Antonio Casenove Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D.
Laura Lynne Scholl Samuel Jacob Power Jamie Cockerham Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Clark Ellis Slater Yuntao Qian Taylor Leigh Craghead Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dan Deines, Ph.D.
Melanie Jean Sourbeer Kyle Mitchell Schieber William Tyler Davis Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amy Hageman, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Allison Ann Stillmaker Mackenzie Selzer Claire Devlin Major Professor: Dan Wilcox, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 15 Grace Sewell William Henry Bradley Cindy Marie Gosse Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Haijun Kang, Ph.D.
Casey M. Sexton Rodney Bunyan Ryan Thomas Hughes Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Rachel Sparks Sarah Colleen Burgen Camden Jordan Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Taylor Nicole Stricker Rhonda Cameron Kevin Kennedy Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Haijun Kang, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Timothy Stricker Andria Carpenter Joshua Michael Kersting Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Susan Yelich Biniecki, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Casey Teichmann Patrick Thomas Caruso Adam Kirschling Major Professor: Joseph Ugrin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Logan Terry Brandon Chase Cameron Mays Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
David Andrew Unruh David Crigger Kyle Lee McGillen Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Megan Varhola Dana Elizabeth Crow Richard Alan Miller Major Professor: Dann Fisher, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
Xinyi Wang Justin Crowe Dale E. Morrow Major Professor: Mark Linville, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Judith Favor, Ph.D.
Adult, Occupational and Continuing Ryan Dougherty Benjamin Thomas Oschwald Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Education Aaron Thomas Doutt Paula Virgen Page Master of Science Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Frank Edward Armeson Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Eric Paul Elsener Carl Walker Prioleau Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Kathleen Anne Babcock Major Professor: Judith Favor, Ph.D. Gregory Hunter Fassett Murphy George Pryce Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Matthew James Bailey Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Julie Ann Fulton David O'Donnell Raser Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Christopher Daniel Bartok Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Brian Andrew Galneau Michael David Riley Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Luthur Abner Beazley Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Fernando Garrett Lisa Marie Ritcher Major Professor: Jeffrey Zacharakis, Ed.D. Major Professor: Haijun Kang, Ph.D. Jeffrey Bernasconi Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Eric Matthew Giannaris Benjamin William Saad Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Pamela Lenore Bracey Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Marvin Gipson Luke Shibilski Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D.
16 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Joshua Daniel Slattery Ben Ross Blue Brian James Highfill Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Keith Harris, Ph.D. Major Professor: Glynn Tonsor, Ph.D.
Jesse Tafoya Jose Ignacio Castillo Shuang Xu Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Allen Featherstone, Ph.D. Major Professor: Aleksan Shanoyan, Ph.D.
Trent Talley Jamie Stuart Cooke Agricultural Education and Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Aleksan Shanoyan, Ph.D. Communication
Eric J. Thompson Julie A. Craig Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Vincent Amanor-Boadu, Ph.D. Master of Science Courtney Danielle Boman Major Professor: Jason Ellis, Ph.D. Jared D. Thompson Andrew Garr Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professsor: Andrew Barkley, Ph.D. Jordan Marie Pieschl Major Professor: Shannon Washburn, Ph.D. Eric Trivette Erica Jo Hoover Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bryan Schurle, Ph.D. Lauren Jeleen Van Allen Major Professor: Shannon Washburn, Ph.D. Jyoti Valluri Andrew James Lauver Major Professor: Judith Favor, Ph.D. Major Professor: Christine Wilson, Ph.D. Agronomy
Michael Justin Vankleeck Tiffany Ligtenberg Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dustin Pendell, Ph.D. Master of Science David Scott Abel Major Professor: Nathan Nelson, Ph.D. Tyler Ferrell Vest Sarah Elizabeth Lukach Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Allen Featherstone, Ph.D. Tyler Gardner Major Professor: Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, Ph.D. Jason Thomas Walsh Dana Christian Marshall Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Vincent Amanor-Boadu, Ph.D. Giovani Preza Fontes Major Professor: Peter Tomlinson, Ph.D. Keith Roy Whitcomb Michelle Mensing Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Terry Griffin, Ph.D. Baylee Marie Showalter Major Professor: Kraig Roozeboom, Ph.D. Andrew William Wilson Andy Milstead Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Daniel O’Brien, Ph.D. Kyle S. Stropes Major Professor: Eduardo Alvarez Santos, Ph.D. Charlene Ann Wilson Kendal Sue Quandahl Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Vincent Amanor-Boadu, Ph.D. Animal Science
Brian William Winter Michael Rattray Master of Science Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mykel Taylor, Ph.D. Dustin Grant Aherin Major Professor: Robert Weaber, Ph.D. David Paul Wrighten Skyler Perry Rinker Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Allen Featherstone, Ph.D. Dayna Colleen Alexander (F16) Major Professor: David Grieger, Ph.D. Jennifer Dawn Yoho Britney Jean Rosburg Major Professor: Susan Yelich Biniecki, Ph.D. Major Professor: Terry Griffin, Ph.D. Corey Blaine Carpenter Major Professor: Joel DeRouchey, Ph.D. Megan Elizabeth Young John Matthew Sachse Major Professor: Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dustin Pendell, Ph.D. Kiah Marie Gourley Major Professor: Joel DeRouchey, Ph.D. Agribusiness Agricultural Economics Molly Lass Master of Agribusiness Master of Science Major Professor: Teresa Douthit, Ph.D. Nathan Alan Bartholomew Tianyu Chen Major Professor: Nathan Hendricks, Ph.D. Major Professor: Aleksan Shanoyan, Ph.D. MaryAnn Matney Major Professor: Terry Houser, Ph.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 17 Katie Olagaray Chloe Elizabeth-Ida Gomez Hector Martinez-Rosales Major Professor: Barry Bradford, Ph.D. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S.
Benjamin Anthony Saylor Brianna Grimm Courtney Raye Minter Major Professor: Barry Bradford, Ph.D. Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch.
Lori Lynn Thomas Julia Carol Guerra Ethan Cole Moulder Major Professor: Robert Goodband, Ph.D. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch.
Apparel and Textiles Ryan J. Gustafson Curtis James Mueller Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch.
Master of Science Hannah Hackman Isaiah Christopher Navies Shuyi Huang Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Joy Kozar, Ph.D.
Nicole Marie Harris Sydell Rae Paul Architecture Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch.
Master of Architecture Mathew Thomas Heatherly Doan Khanh Pham Steven John Banovetz Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Andrew John Huss Jacob Pivonka Jason K. Barker Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Eric M. Janes Kaitlyn Nicole Portner Alexander Matthew Blair Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Elliott Christian Joern Zachary Brooks Pritchard Aaron Bolli Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Journi Alese Johnson Connor James Privett Alexander Cameron Booth Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Christian Grant Kaufman Taylor Rice Wade Frederick Byers Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Sarah Rae Kershner Trevor David Ricketts Levi Stuart Caraway Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Jeremy P. Knoll Lucille Zdenka Sadlon Jessica L. Carson Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Shruti Kumar Andrew John Schopen Lannie Madison Cowden Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Joseph Theodore Lewis Kylie Brynn Schwaller Jacob Cox Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Andrew Robert Lindsey Tara Danielle Sears Thomas Arthur Crane Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Chenyu Lou Travis David Snell Andrew Todd Friedmeyer Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Kevin Alberto Madera Michael Ryan Taylor Andrew Thomas Goad Major Professor: Vladimir Krstic, M. Eng. Arch. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S.
18 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Amanda S. Thao Biochemistry Business Administration Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Master of Science Master of Business Administration Brock Patrick Traffas Linda Adnan Alyahya Julie Michele Abrahamzon Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Major Professor: Anna Zolkiewska, Ph.D. Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D.
Gabriel Alexander Traknyak Joshua Andrew Bohnenblust (F16) Major Professor: Stephen Siebenmorgen, M.S. Biological and Agricultural Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Engineering Michael Dean Twitchel Kathryn Megan Brake Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Master of Science Major Professor: Diane Swanson, Ph.D. Jeffrey Douglas Scott Blake Michael Wilson Major Professor: Stacy Hutchinson, Ph.D. Rob Caffey Major Professor: Susanne Siepl-Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D.
Emily Whitty Biology Emily Cloud Major Professor: Matthew Knox, M. Arch. Master of Science Major Professor: Swinder Janda, Ph.D. Ruilin Zhang Christopher Michael Berger Burak Coskun Major Professor: Nathan Howe, M. Arch. Major Professor: Bradley Olson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Roger McHaney, Ph.D. Architecture Jonathan D. Lautenbach Major Professor: David Haukos, Ph.D. Nicholas Alexander Ebert Major Professor: Swinder Janda, Ph.D. Master of Science Sarah Bonneville Ogden Rine Dinarama Major Professor: David Haukos, Ph.D. Matthew Wayne Heinrich Major Professor: R. Todd Gabbard, M. Arch. Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Biomedical Science Sun Hyung Park Joseph Drew Hertel Major Professor: Gary Coates, M. Arch. Major Professor: Chwen Sheu, Ph.D. Master of Science Aaron Michael Balogh Architectural Engineering Autumn Felicia Horton Major Professor: Juergen Richt, D.V.M., Ph.D. Major Professor: Ansley Chua, Ph.D.
Master of Architectural Ana Rute da Silva Oliveira Myranda Louise Kimble Engineering Major Professor: Natalia Cernicchiaro, Ph.D. Di Kang Major Professor: Roger McHaney, Ph.D. Major Professor: Fred Hasler, M.S. Kaitlin Amelia Haukos Drew Curry Liddle Major Professor: Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D. Carlos Arturo Morales-Miranda Major Professor: William Turnley, Ph.D. Major Professor: Fred Hasler, M.S. Allison Nicole Hoehn Alexa Marie Mealy Major Professor: Natalia Cernicchiaro, Ph.D. Wei Ren Major Professor: Marne Arthaud-Day, Ph.D. Major Professor: Fred Hasler, M.S. Joseph Robert Smith Nicole Marie Miller Major Professor: Mark Weiss, Ph.D. Nicole Tan Sabourin Major Professor: Swinder Janda, Ph.D. Major Professor: Fred Hasler, M.S. Donna L. Steve Cheryl-lyn Ngoh Major Professor: A. Paige Adams, D.V.M., Ph.D. Christopher Paul Wearing Major Professor: Bongsug Chae, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kimberly Kramer, M.S. Yen Yeh Wang (F16) Major Professor: A. Paige Adams, D.V.M., Ph.D. Jeffrey Scott Peebler Robee Ybanez Sandoval Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kimberly Kramer, M.S. Fangfeng Yuan Major Professor: Ying Fang, Ph.D. Joshua L. Reed Major Professor: Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D.
Michelle Christine Schrag (F16) Major Professor: Swinder Janda, Ph.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 19 Aarushi Sheth Lucas M. Spaich Chaney Lee Courtney Major Professor: Stacy Kovar, Ph.D. Major Professor: Robert Peterman, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D.
Adam Michael Sobba Jason Robert Williams Shravan Dammannagari Gangadhara Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Major Professor: Hayder Rasheed, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D.
Jennifer Thierer Communication Studies Aruna Sai Kannamareddy Major Professor: Diane Swanson, Ph.D. Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D.
Yang Wang Master of Arts Bhavani Krithivasan Roger Steen Allen Major Professor: Tareque Nasser, Ph.D. Major Professor: Doina Caragea, Ph.D. Major Professor: Soo-Hye Han, Ph.D.
Andrew Kendall Wilcox Swapnil Kumar Emily Marie Roth Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D. Major Professor: Sarah Riforgiate, Ph.D.
Annette Dianne Winrick Uma Maheshwar Reddy Mandadi Venkata Kowan Ladell Russell Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Major Professor: Daniel Andresen, Ph.D. Major Professor: Charles Griffin, Ph.D.
Zhongyuan Wu Dhananjay Mehta Thomas Richard Weeks Major Professor: Tareque Nasser, Ph.D. Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D. Major Professor: Natalierose Pennington, Ph.D.
Xinran Yu Muhammad Sajidur Rahman Major Professor: John Morris, Ph.D. Community Development Major Professor: Eugene Vasserman, Ph.D.
Boyang Zhao Master of Science Oleksandra Sopova Major Professor: Marne Arthaud-Day, Ph.D. Calvin Justin Belcher Major Professor: Doina Caragea, Ph.D. Major Professor: Huston Gibson, Ph.D. Civil Engineering Varun Varshney Amy Elizabeth Kelly Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D. Major Professor: Cornelia Flora, Ph.D. Master of Science Nikitha Vootla Briana Kathryn Brubaker Trishelle Raymond Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D. Major Professor: Asad Esmaeily, Ph.D. Major Professor: Huston Gibson, Ph.D.
Ross Hyrum Dinsdale Counseling and Student Kayla Roseanneoney Savage Major Professor: Steven Starrett, Ph.D. Major Professor: Huston Gibson, Ph.D. Development Cole Charles Janisch Kolia Souza Major Professor: Steven Starrett, Ph.D. Master of Science Major Professor: Huston Gibson, Ph.D. Jill Nicole Abbott Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Sameera Chathuranga Koththigoda Kankanamge Major Professor: Sunanda Dissanayake, Ph.D. Computer Science Janelle Ashley Brooks Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Bryan Kumm Master of Science Major Professor: Dunja Peric, Ph.D. ChandraVyas Annakula Major Professor: William Hsu, Ph.D. Josh Brunner Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Timothy C. Murphy Major Professor: Robert Peterman, Ph.D. Urmi Chakravarty Major Professor: Daniel Andresen, Ph.D. Shijiao Chen Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Erin Camille Powers (F16) Major Professor: Steven Starrett, Ph.D. Shubh Chopra Co-Major Professors: Antonio Asebedo, Ph.D., and William Jermon Cooper Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Schyler Wade Rohleder Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D. Major Professor: Asad Esmaeily, Ph.D. Anamika Nupur Choudhary Carly Ann Corio Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Lisa Mae Shofstall Major Professor: Daniel Andresen, Ph.D. Major Professor: Eric Fitzsimmons, Ph.D. Ashley Rickeisha Dorsett Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D.
20 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Allison Breen DuLac Samantha Bree Strate Jorge Michael Vinan Lopez Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Major Professor: Kevin Murry, Ed.D.
Jordan Ashleigh Dunn Amy Danielle Vos Dietetics Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D.
Deshawn Casey Fogle Amy Lynn Wagner Master of Science Mania Fanaeian Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Major Professor: Tandalayo Kidd, Ph.D.
Daniel Abraham Freeman Anna Juliet Waugh Michelle Ellenda James Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Amber Howells, Ph.D.
Sean Daniel Gensky Maxwell Dennis Wright Angela Renee Spencer Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jennifer Hanson, Ph.D. Marissa Kay Germann Curriculum and Instruction Michael Swedberg Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kevin Sauer, Ph.D. Jeremy Gilkerson Master of Science Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. James Philip Alberto Jennifer Lee Tatro Major Professor: Kimberly Staples, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kevin Sauer, Ph.D. Kimberly Dawn Gross (F16) Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Muneera Saleh Alonazi Rochelle Lynn Walker Major Professor: F. Todd Goodson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kevin Sauer, Ph.D. Joe Luther Hall Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Brock Baxter Economics Major Professor: Kimberly Staples, Ph.D. Bradley Jarrett Halverson Master of Science Jaimee Christine Beugelsdijk (F16) Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Osman Tanko Alhassan Major Professor: Lotta Larson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Peri da Silva Jr., Ph.D. Gabrielle J. Jutte Jennifer Lynn Boss Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Tennecia Iayana Latoya Dacass Major Professor: Lotta Larson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Philip Gayle, Ph.D. Kyle Patrick Kubovcik Nate Cunningham Major Professor: Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D. Elif Burcu Dilden Major Professor: F. Todd Goodson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Philip Gayle, Ph.D. Philip Matthew LeBlanc Elizabeth Diane Demars Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Madhav Regmi Major Professor: Sherri Martinie, Ph.D. Major Professor: Philip Gayle, Ph.D. Erica Rose Lienemann Major Professor: Jessica Lane, Ph.D. Jeff Douglas Frantal Naafey Sardar Major Professor: Lotta Larson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Philip Gayle, Ph.D. Samuel Trent McGee
Major Professor: Lisa Rubin, Ph.D. Jessica Lee Laster (F16) Shu Zhou Major Professor: Sherri Martinie, Ph.D. Major Professor: Lance Bachmeier, Ph.D. Marie Ella Myers Major Professor: Judith Hughey, Ed.D. Seth Jordan Lickteig Major Professor: Bradley Burenheide, Ph.D. Educational Leadership Naho Nagai Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Amanda Paul Master of Science Major Professor: Laurie Curtis, M.S. Erica Lynn Bammes Andrew Gregory Rawlings Major Professor: Mary Devin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Christy Craft, Ph.D. Xueying Tang Major Professor: Deepak Subramony, Ph.D. Sarah Ellen Brown Mark Scherschligt Major Professor: Mary Devin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kenneth Hughey, Ph.D. Amy Denise Vandorn Major Professor: Sherri Martinie, Ph.D. Christine Lee Walter Major Professor: David Thompson, Ed.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 21 Electrical Engineering Lindsey Dunnahoo Emily Anne Miner Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D. Major Professor: Tanya Gonzalez, Ph.D. Master of Science Adam Gibson Shelby Margaret Palmer Edward Avery Ashby Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D. Major Professor: Elizabeth Dodd, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anil Pahwa, Ph.D.
Robert Jay Probst Ryan David Dardick Andrew James Halper Major Professor: Gregory Eiselein, Ph.D. Major Professor: Behrooz Mirafzal, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D.
Dylan Garrett Pyles Ethan Mark Grother Aaron Scott Johnson Major Professor: Katherine Karlin, Ph.D. Major Professor: Steve Warren, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D.
Brennan Leigh Saddler Riley Thomas Harrington Vang Zang Kue Major Professor: Mark Crosby, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dwight Day, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D.
Michael Langford Thomas William Payne Entomology Major Professor: Anil Pahwa, Ph.D. Major Professor: David Ben-Arieh, Ph.D. Master of Science Tianyu Lin Avelino Tamez Basak Coskun Major Professor: Steve Warren, Ph.D. Major Professor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D. Co-Major Professors: Kristopher Silver, Ph.D., and Kun Yan Zhu, Ph.D. Wenda Liu English Major Professor: Behrooz Mirafzal, Ph.D. Family Studies and Human Services Master of Arts Fatehullah Nassery Domenique Nicole Bernett Major Professor: Anil Pahwa, Ph.D. Master of Science Major Professor: Anne Phillips, Ph.D. Karolyn Louise Barclay Major Professor: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. Nicholas Michael Oberski Jonathan Hager Blake Major Professor: Shelli Starrett, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anne Phillips, Ph.D. Morgan Ashley Bialas Major Professor: Amber Vennum, Ph.D. Chintan Arunkumar Raval Christopher James Comer Major Professor: Behrooz Mirafzal, Ph.D. Major Professor: Karin Westman, Ph.D. Adam Webster Cless Major Professor: Elaine Johannes, Ph.D. Todd William Rider Elizabeth Culpepper Major Professor: William Kuhn, Ph.D. Major Professor: Elizabeth Dodd, Ph.D. Clarissa Marie Corkins
(F16) Major Professor: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. Kyle Dean Rogge Yakira Frank Major Professor: Dwight Day, Ph.D. Major Professor: Daniel Hoyt, Ph.D. Afton Elizabeth Gnadt Major Professor: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. Saeead Saud M. Saeead Kirsten Audra Hermreck Major Professor: Medhat M. Morcos, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anne Phillips, Ph.D. Nicole Marie Gonzalez Major Professor: Sandra Stith, Ph.D. Laura J. Tolle Allyson Marie Koziol Major Professor: Ruth Miller, Ph.D. Major Professor: Philip Nel, Ph.D. Michaela Marie Heitschmidt
(F16) Major Professor: Kristin Pelczarski, Ph.D. Te Xu Maria Roxana Loza Major Professor: Anil Pahwa, Ph.D. Major Professor: Tanya Gonzalez, Ph.D. Preston Christopher Morgan Major Professor: Jared Durtschi, Ph.D. Engineering Management Minadora Macheret Major Professor: Traci Brimhall, Ph.D. Eleanor Jeanne Musil Master of Engineering Major Professor: Jane Garcia, Ph.D. Management Corinne Kathryn Matthews Douglas Kinmung Chun Major Professor: Karin Westman, Ph.D. Samantha Ricard Major Professsor: Bradley Kramer, Ph.D. Major Professor: Joyce Baptist, Ph.D. Emilie K. Merrigan Christopher Michael Claussen Major Professor: Phillip Marzluf, Ph.D. Patricia Ann Roland Major Professor: Jessica Heier Stamm, Ph.D. Major Professor: Elaine Johannes, Ph.D.
22 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Laura May Schachtner Jacob Robert Jenott Lei Luo Major Professor: Jared Durtschi, Ph.D. Major Professor: Sara Gragg, Ph.D. Major Professor: Douglas Goodin, Ph.D.
Lesa Lavon Schulte Alexis Lane Johnson Emily Maria Mellicant Major Professor: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. Major Professor: Abbey Nutsch, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kendra McLauchlan, Ph.D.
Stephani Raechelle Shepherd Samuel Edward Kessler Barrett George Swenson Major Professor: Elaine Johannes, Ph.D. Major Professor: Karen Schmidt, Ph.D. Major Professor: Charles Martin, Ph.D.
Christanna Lou Smith Matthew Krug Geology Major Professor: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. Major Professor: Randall Phebus, Ph.D.
Natira Deziraie Staats Leanna Marie Lester Master of Science Bouharket Boumaaza Major Professor: Joyce Baptist, Ph.D. Major Professor: Sara Gragg, Ph.D. Co-Major Professors: Abdelmoneam Raef, Ph.D., and Matthew Totten, Ph.D. Fine Arts Ronald J. Noble Major Professor: Kadri Koppel, Ph.D. Colleen Marie Gura Co-Major Professors: Saugata Datta, Ph.D., and Master of Fine Arts Grizelda Trevino Takara Amity Geck Pamela Kempton, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kelly Getty, Ph.D. Major Professor: Rebecca Bahlmann, MFA Dustin Matthew Harris Alaina Trexler Thea Meussling Major Professor: Matthew Totten, Ph.D. Major Professor: J. Scott Smith, Ph.D. Major Professor: Kevin Bernstein, MFA Austin William Krehel Matthew David Veum Brandon James Williams Major Professor: Abdelmoneam Raef, Ph.D. Major Professor: Karen Schmidt, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jason Scuilla, MFA Anthony J. Lueck Marla Marie Yerges Major Professor: Abdelmoneam Raef, Ph.D. Food Science Major Professor: Fadi Aramouni, Ph.D. Grain Science Master of Science Genetics Jennifer Claire Acuff Major Professor: Randall Phebus, Ph.D. Master of Science Master of Science Pervin Ari-Akin Pierre Alexander Migeon Benjamin David Baron Major Professor: Rebecca Miller Major Professor: Sanzhen Liu, Ph.D. Major Professor: J. Scott Smith, Ph.D. Melania Arrieta Martinez (F16) Angela Kay Clark Geography Co-Major Professors: Jon Faubion, Ph.D., and Major Professor: Fadi Aramouni, Ph.D. Yongcheng Shi, Ph.D. Master of Arts Monique Sawyer Desarno Matthew Charles Allen Cameron Lewis McGuire Major Professor: J. Scott Smith, Ph.D. Major Professor: John Harrington Jr., Ph.D. Major Professor: Sajid Alavi, Ph.D.
Ibrahim Elandaloussi Austin Ray Braget Lydia M. Molnar Major Professor: Sara Gragg, Ph.D. Major Professor: Shawn Hutchinson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.
Frank R. Farello Mitchell Palmer Braget History Major Professor: Delores Chambers, Ph.D. Major Professor: Douglas Goodin, Ph.D.
Zack S. Goldstein Matthew Mark Brooks Master of Arts Michael Dean Hamer (F16) Major Professor: Abbey Nutsch, Ph.D. Major Professor: Xiangxing "Max" Lu, Ph.D. Major Professor: Robert Linder, Ph.D.
Jennifer Lynne Harkins Johnny Christopher Bryant Graham Morgan Weaver Major Professor: Kelly Getty, Ph.D. Co-Major Professors: Douglas Goodin, Ph.D., and Major Professor: Robert Linder, Ph.D. Kevin Price, Ph.D. Amanda Corrine Hutsell Major Professor: Abbey Nutsch, Ph.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 23 Human Nutrition Breann Davis Landscape Architecture Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Master of Science Master of Landscape Architecture Chelsea Renea Flickinger Nicole Marie Fiorentino Taylor Elizabeth Allen Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Major Professor: Brian Lindshield, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jason Brody, Ph.D.
Christopher Tomas Garcia Taylor Rae Jaffe Haley Elizabeth Armstrong Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Major Professor: Edgar Chambers IV, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anne Beamish, Ph.D.
Kendall Lee Harvey Kaitlin Bernal Industrial Engineering Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Major Professor: Anne Beamish, Ph.D.
Samuel Jung Master of Science Elise Fagan Larissa Marie Dettmer Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Major Professor: Jessica Canfield, M. Land. Arch. Major Professor: Jessica Heier Stamm, Ph.D. Whitney Marie Lawson Abigail Louise Fiala Zachary Adam Kuntz Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Major Professor: Hyung Kim, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jessica Heier Stamm, Ph.D.
Rachel Marie Marks Neal Heidt Sarah Elizabeth Newell Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Major Professor: Laurence Clement, M. Land. Arch. Major Professor: Todd Easton, Ph.D. and J.D. Alexandra Marschman Ian Ostenberg Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Emily Jordan Jagels Major Professor: Shing Chang, Ph.D. Major Professor: Alpa Nawre, MLAUD Francisco Jose Pergola Tucker Exum Styrkowicz Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Timothy Rossiter Kellams Major Professor: Jessica Heier Stamm, Ph.D. Major Professor: Brent Chamberlain, Ph.D. Steven Edward Scott Alonso Talamantes Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Jonathan Knight Major Professor: Todd Easton, Ph.D. Major Professor: Jessica Canfield, M. Land. Arch. Garrett Michael Steinlage Adam Joseph Temel Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Katelyn Danae Rose Major Professor: Shuting Lei, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anne Beamish, Ph.D. Nicole Danielle Taylor Interior Architecture & Product Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Kelsie Shy Design Major Professor: Jessica Canfield, M. Land. Arch. Kinesiology Kelsey Jo Steward Master of Interior Architecture and Master of Science Major Professor: Jessica Canfield, M. Land. Arch. Product Design Joseph Daniel Augustine Caleb Warren Amundson Major Professor: Thomas Barstow, Ph.D. Tyler John Swehla Major Professor: Rodney Troyer, M. Int. Arch. Major Professor: Alpa Nawre, MLAUD Jackie Marie Bell Katherine Anne Arndt Major Professor: Thomas Barstow, Ph.D. Morgan Kathleen Taylor Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Major Professor: Anne Beamish, Ph.D. Craig Doan (F16) Nicole Elise Baith Major Professor: Thomas Barstow, Ph.D. Tyler Wayne Tucker Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Major Professor: Laurence Clement, M. Land. Arch. Elizabeth Marie Gittemeier (F16) and J.D. Jacob David Becker Major Professor: Bradley Behnke, Ph.D. Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS Laura Elizabeth Vallo Brittany Orr Major Professor: Brent Chamberlain, Ph.D. Kelsey Lauren Castinado Major Professor: Thomas Barstow, Ph.D. Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS
Emma Leigh Cole Major Professor: Ryadi Adityavarman, M. Arch., MSAS
24 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Mass Communications Modern Languages Physics
Master of Science Master of Arts Master of Science Karly Lynne Craig Sean Christopher Cochran Sawyer Hopkins Major Professor: Thomas Hallaq, Ed.D. Co-Major Professors: Earl Brown, Ph.D., and Major Professor: Jeremy Schmit, Ph.D. Phillip Marzluf, Ph.D. Danielle Golway Political Science Major Professor: Xiaochen Zhang, Ph.D. Olivia Hope Leno Major Professor: Kathleen Antonioli, Ph.D. Zin Mar Myint Master of Arts Robert A. Adams Major Professor: Angela Powers, Ph.D. Music Major Professor: Sabri Ciftci, Ph.D. Jingyan Zhao Kholood Fahad Alzahrani Major Professor: Curtis Matthews, Ph.D. Master of Music Matthew Derek Cyphert Major Professor: Brianne Heidbreder, Ph.D. Major Professor: Reginald Pittman, D.M. Mathematics Craig Michael Iwen John Mckee Donovan Major Professor: Emizet Kisangani, Ph.D. Master of Science Major Professor: Kurt Gartner, D.A. Demara Renee Austin Mark Wilson Stephenson Major Professor: Gabriel Kerr, Ph.D. Yiqi Li Major Professor: Laurie Johnson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Slawomir Dobrzanski, DMA Keely Grossnickle Psychology Major Professor: Victor Turchin, Ph.D. Miranda Noel Martin Major Professor: Craig Weston, Ph.D. Master of Science Prem Raj Prasain Aaron Christopher Entringer Major Professor: Nathan Albin, Ph.D. Michael Thomas Meier Major Professor: Laura Brannon, Ph.D. Major Professor: Anna Wytko, DMA Mechanical Engineering Catherine Cheryl Steele Lujie Xue Major Professor: Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Master of Science Major Professor: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D. Monsur Adeyinka Abass Lisa Lynn Vangsness Major Professor: Gurpreet Singh, Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering Major Professor: Michael Young, Ph.D.
Saqr Mofleh Alshogeathri Master of Science Public Administration Major Professor: Jeffrey Geuther, Ph.D. Maria Pinilla Major Professor: William Dunn, Ph.D. Thomas Feldhausen Master of Public Administration Danae Nicole Daellenbach Major Professor: Bruce Babin, Ph.D. Operations Research Major Professor: Ethan Bernick, Ph.D. Jignesh Arvind Patel Katherine Pegan Co-Major Professors: Mohammad Hosni, Ph.D., and Master of Science Major Professor: Ethan Bernick, Ph.D. Byron Jones, Ph.D. Samuel Edward Clonch Major Professor: Todd Easton, Ph.D. Derek Joseph Shaw Shane Russell Smith Major Professor: Brianne Heidbreder, Ph.D. Major Professor: Dale Schinstock, Ph.D. Pedro Jose Ortiz Major Professor: Todd Easton, Ph.D. Abigail Maureen Weaver Andrew Travis Walker Major Professor: Ethan Bernick, Ph.D. Major Professor: Gurpreet Singh, Ph.D. Personal Financial Planning Matthew John Zayas Zayed Ahmed Master of Science Co-Major Professors: B. Terry Beck, Ph.D., and Major Professor: Brianne Heidbreder, Ph.D. Matthew Allen Buckwalter Mohammad Hosni, Ph.D. Major Professor: Maurice MacDonald, Ph.D.
Trevor Richard Randall (F16) Major Professor: Maurice MacDonald, Ph.D.
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 25 Public Health Alex J. Lu Sociology Major Professor: Hyung Kim, Ph.D. Master of Public Health Master of Arts David R. Maynard (F16) Marisol Aguirre Rojas John Edwin Dietrich Major Professor: Gregory Newmark, Ph.D. Major Professor: Katherine KuKanich, Ph.D. Major Professor: Lisa Melander, Ph.D.
Sarah Elizabeth Boline Emma L. Rearick Lora Kay McGraw Major Professor: Abbey Nutsch, Ph.D. Major Professor: Gregory Newmark, Ph.D. Major Professor: Nadezda Shapkina, Ph.D.
Andrew Robert Weaver Emily Marie Bonilla Software Engineering Major Professor: Sandra Procter, Ph.D. Major Professor: Huston Gibson, Ph.D. Master of Software Engineering Priscilla Brenes Melissa Ann Wilson Blake Michael Knedler Major Professor: Mark Haub, Ph.D. Major Professor: Gregory Newmark, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D.
Bridget Renee Byquist Security Studies Quan Kong Major Professor: Sara Rosenkranz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D. Master of Arts Ileana Edith Cepeda Ali Daniel Amhaz-Strickland Tracy Dalane Marshall Major Professor: Wei-Wen Hsu, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mitchell Neilsen, Ph.D.
Richelle Farley (F16) John Barrington Special Education Major Professor David Dzewaltowski, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D.
Nike Frans William Hans Burgdorf Master of Science Emily Anne Bailie Major Professor: Sandra Procter, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. (F16) Katie Frazer Thomas Campbell Caitline Carol Christenson Major Professor: Michael Sanderson, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Major Professor: Mickey Losinski, Ph.D. Alyssa Marie Gehle Joel David Funk Major Professor: Tandalayo Kidd, Ph.D. Kristina Rose Lyons Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Major Professor: Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D. Erin Elizabeth Jobman Robert Garven Major Professor: Roman Ganta, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Statistics
Eugene Stephen Johnson Michael Grieco Master of Science Major Professor: Robert Larson, D.V.M., Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Yu Wang Major Professor: Christopher Vahl, Ph.D. Diane Rose Larson Trevor Michael Jones Major Professor: Ellyn Mulcahy, Ph.D. Major Professor: Michael Krysko, Ph.D. Songnian Zhao Major Professor: Christopher Vahl, Ph.D. Hayleigh Elizabeth Passauer Justin Mohn Major Professor: Abbey Nutsch, Ph.D. Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Teaching Emily Sperry Chris Muller Major Professor: Richard Rosenkranz, Ph.D. Master of Arts in Teaching Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Kimberly Belanger Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Regional & Community Planning Robert Prescott Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Sabrina Bell Master of Regional and Community Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Planning Agnes Margaret Wojnar Christopher Scott Kutz Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D. Karen Elizabeth Bender Major Professor: John Keller, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Margaret Ziffer Major Professor: Andrew Long, Ph.D.
26 Graduate School, Degree Candidates Kylie Birney Hallie Kristalyn Patricia E. Spiess Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Amy Marie Bishoff Melissa Lanning Paige Stratioti Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Anlee Jayce Bradley Jessica Ann Manning Joyce Allison Swopes Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Cheryl Buckner Phillip Edward Manuel Steven Albert Thomas Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Rona G. Carlile Lesley Marshall Bryan Unruh Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Lisa Souheila Chapas Sara Katherine McCoy Keaghan Ruth Welter Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Ashley Renee Conde Bobbi McDowell Angie Loeta Wolferts Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Emily Dabeck Carolyn Miller Technology Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D.
Andrea De Santos Angela Moore Professional Master of Technology Katherine A. Boutz Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Frederick Guzek, Ph.D.
Alyssa Nicole Dees Angela Neuroth Ray P. Chase Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Frederick Guzek, Ph.D.
Casey Dodge Derek Pearson Ramon Ortega Rubio Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Raju Dandu, Ph.D.
Andrew Patrick Evans Amber Nicole Pontious Jodi R. Pappada Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Alysia Starkey, Ph.D.
Louis Blake Freeland Rhea Rollins Karlee York Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Frederick Guzek, Ph.D.
Andrea Annika Graham Lindsay M. Rowley Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Theatre
Rexanne Marie Greuter Ann Marie Schrick Master of Arts Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Sherry Lanee Brown Major Professor: Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW Tara Mae Hageman Laura Seley Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Funmilola Christiana Cole Major Professor: Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW Emily Hein Kaelin Shuck Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Sarah Maxieileen Edwards Major Professor: Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW Christina Marie Hennig Nic Eli Smith Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Michael Charles Rogers Major Professor: Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW Janell Klenke Joshua Neil Snyder Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Major Professor: Thomas Vontz, Ph.D. Susanna Catharina Woolls Major Professor: Sally Bailey, MFA, MSW
Graduate School, Degree Candidates 27 College of Veterinary Medicine
Processional:* Alumni Association Greetings: Stephen Kucera, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Music Brad Sidener, Senior Vice President and COO, and Accounting K-State Alumni Association
National Anthem: Student Address: Jordan Abernathy, D.V.M., Class of 2017 Christian Eckert, D.V.M., President, Class of 2017
Welcome and Introductions: Alma Mater* Tammy Beckham, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean Recessional:* Greetings from the Board of Stephen Kucera, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Music Regents: and Accounting Dave Murfin,Regent Marshals: Commencement Address: Warren Beard, D.V.M., Professor, Equine Surgery Kenneth R. Harkin, D.V.M., Professor, Clinical David Hodgson, D.V.M., Professor, Anesthesiology Sciences *The audience will please rise.
Presentation of Degree Candidates: Tammy Beckham, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean Bonnie Rush, D.V.M., Executive Associate Dean Peggy Schmidt, D.V.M., Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Veterinarians Oath Hooding of Candidates: Frank Blecha, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research Being admitted to the profession of veterinary Ronnie Elmore, D.V.M., Associate Dean for medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific Admissions and Diversity knowledge and skills for the benefit of society Derek Mosier, D.V.M, Ph.D., Professor and through the protection of animal health and welfare, Interim Department Head, Diagnostic Medicine and the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the Pathobiology conservation of animal resources, the promotion Hans Coetzee, Ph.D., Professor and Department of public health, and the advancement of medical Head, Anatomy and Physiology knowledge. Beth Davis, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Clinical Sciences I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of Presentation of Diplomas: veterinary medical ethics. Richard B. Myers, MBA, President April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual President improvement of my professional knowledge and competence. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Oath: Ken Burton, D.V.M., Program Director, National Agricultural Biosecurity Center
28 College of Veterinary Medicine neurology and clinical hematology. He also leads to associate professor in 1998 and to professor in weekly case discussions for pre-clinical veterinary 2010. His research interests have been focused in students. the areas of infection and immunology, primarily Speaker canine leptospirosis, perianal fistula and canine Harkin's teaching has earned several honors, dysautonomia. including the Norden-Pfizer-Zoetis Animal Health enneth R. Harkin, Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award in 2013, Along with his teaching responsibilities, Harkin D.V.M, professor of Novartis Teaching Excellence Award in 2012, Pfizer serves as faculty advisor for the student chapter of Kclinical sciences, teaches Award for Teaching Excellence in 2008 and the Carl the American Animal Hospital Association, the fourth-year veterinary J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award in 2001. feline club and the cycling club. students in their clinical rotations through the A 1989 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduate of internal medicine service at Iowa State University, Harkin completed a residency the College of Veterinary in small animal internal medicine at Michigan Medicine's Veterinary State University and is board certified by the Health Center. He gives American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. didactic lectures to third- He served three years in private referral practice Kenneth R. Harkin, year veterinary students in before joining the College of Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. gastroenterology, hepatology, in 1997 as a clinical instructor. He was promoted
Degree Candidates
Jordan Elizabeth Abernathy, Fayetteville, Arkansas Renee Jo Hibma, St. Jacob, Illinois Michael R. Porta, Westwood, New Jersey Anna Kerstin Amend, Valparaiso, Florida Matthew Browning Hull, Elkhorn, Nebraska Jessica Gabriela Prado, Olathe Madeline Grace Anderson, Overland Park Savannah Lizette Coudert Isely, Bird City Clare Elisabeth Reynolds, Tyler, Texas Sydney Marie Barloon, Costa Mesa, California Krysta Elizabeth Antonia Janas, Atlanta, Georgia Loren Renee Riccioni, Frenchtown, New Jersey Shannon Playfair Beins, Wichita Erin Elizabeth Jobman, Gothenburg, Nebraska Kaleigh Caroline Robinson, Escalon, California Samantha Kathleen Belsan, Phoenix, Arizona Melissa Diane Juby, Wichita Melissa Lynne Rosen, Bellmore, New York Carie L. Bikson, Overland Park Nathaniel Kapaldo, Springfield, Virginia Elyse Marie Rottinghaus, Wamego Katharine Renee Boyle, Pinole, California Shari Marie Kennedy, Tyro Katherine Maria Ryan, Pflugerville, Texas Molly Marie Brobst, Hiawatha Ellen Eun-Me Kim, Denver, Colorado Madeline Claire Sanders, Leawood Corbyn Rose Broeckelman, Beloit Alissa Ann Kirchhoff,Wichita Amy Janelle Schad, Valley Center Kimberly Blake Carr, Yucaipa, California Brooke Michelle Klaus, Salina Erin Lynne Schmidt, Haven Charlene Carrera Silva, Brownsville, Texas Jennifer Lynn Kristek, Argyle, Texas Erika Ruth Schmitt, Cannon Falls, Minnesota Allison Lee Carter, Seattle, Washington Jennifer Michelle Kuzminsky, Littleton, Colorado Sarah Marie Schock, Walcott, North Dakota Grace Chen, Hacienda Heights, California Katherine Susan LeSage, Prairie Village Emily Joan Seidel, Columbia, Maryland Lauren Elizabeth Christensen, Redlands, California Megan Elizabeth Levin, Manchester, Maryland Bobbi Ann Shanks, Columbus Leslie Osborn Collet, Kailua, Hawaii Jing Li, Zhangjiakou, China Yaoqin Shen, Hefei, China Hilary Lynn Coulombe, Cortland, Illinois Stephanie Elaine Liao, Pleasanton, California Kelly Kristen Simons, Livonia, Michigan Michael Cover, Lincoln, Nebraska (F17) Bo Liu, Xuanhua, China Laura Michelle Skoglund, Olathe Cyndi Jolene Davidson, Coronado, California Malaina Patrice Lough, Springfield, Massachusetts Andrea Marissa Slaughter, Redding, California Johanna Diaz, Garden City Gabriela Maria Malakates, Miami Beach, Florida Amber Michelle Smith, Shawnee Elizabeth Ann Donahoe, Ardsley, Pennsylvania Hillary LeeAnn Martin, Lenexa Andrea Lauren Smith, Agoura Hills, California Christian Wade Eckert, Sterling Nikki Christianne McComb, Framingham, Kelsey Leigh Sparrow, Overland Park Jennifer Lynne Fallon, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Jessica Anne Stangl, Kingfisher, Oklahoma Massachusetts Jacey Nicole McDaniel, Sterling Marcella C. Steele, Southlake, Texas Carly Corinne Fielding, West Kingston, Rhode Island Lorna Ivy McPeek, Wellington Sarah Marie Steen, Chino Hills, California Brett Andrew Fisher, Marysville Landon Wayne McQuilliams, Wichita Quynn Patrice Steichen, Brandon, South Dakota Meaghan Garay Fleischli, Menlo Park, California Megan Stacy Michaelis, Paradise, California Kathleen Alexa Stewart, Napa, California Kaitlin Michelle Foley, Shawnee Laura Doyle Nelson, San Carlos, California Virginia Bess Still, Atlanta, Georgia Megan Elizabeth Guyan, Healdsburg, California Jacob Edward Nightingale, Halstead Amie Leigh Stuke, Valley Center Cory S. Haigh, Wichita Sarah Elizabeth Nissley, Honey Brook, Pennsylvania Benjamin E. Suchsland, Agra Erica Lexus Hamman, Topeka Vien Chi O, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Robert Ryan Tanner, Derby Kaitlin Amelia Haukos, Lubbock, Texas Rebecca Ariel Ober, Chicago, Illinois Jamie Lynn Thompson, Oak Ridge, New Jersey Valerie Head, West Jordan, Utah Matthew Evan Olcha, Southlake, Texas Nancy Ann Toerner, The Woodlands, Texas Brandi Marie Heckel, Littleton, Colorado Christina Renee Pacholec, Gurnee, Illinois Ellen Marie Unruh, Rantoul
College of Veterinary Medicine, Speaker, Degree Candidates 29 Brandilyn Mary Wagoner, Latham, New York Jasmin Betsy Walters, Maidenhead, England Kayla Ann Walti, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Anamarie Elizabeth Weber, Claflin Katelyn Mary Whitsel, Overland Park Cameron Griffith Willoughby, Virden, Illinois Joanna Barbara Wilson, Wamego Allie Marie Wingert, Wichita Melissa Rose Zukle, La Mirada, California
30 College of Veterinary Medicine, Degree Candidates College of Arts and Sciences
Processional: Marshals: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D., Professor, Music Education; Kent Kerby, Ph.D., Teaching Professor, Biology; and Director, Graduate Studies in Music; and Director, Office Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies and Advising, of Assessment Biology Michael A. Krysko, Ph.D., Associate Professor and National Anthem:* Department Chair, History Madison Leigh Moore, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Charles W. Martin, Ph.D., Professor and Department Music Head, Geography
Welcome and Introductions: *The audience will please rise. Amit Chakrabarti, Ph.D., Dean
Commencement Address: Anne K. Phillips, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Department Head, English
Conferral of Degrees: Richard B. Myers, MBA, President
Presentation of Diplomas: Amit Chakrabarti, Ph.D., Dean Kimathi Choma, D.V.M., Assistant Dean
Readers: Louise Benjamin, Ph.D., Associate Dean Alison Wheatley, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
Alumni Association Greetings: Amy Button Renz, President and CEO, K-State Alumni Association
Charge to the Class: Amit Chakrabarti, Ph.D., Dean
Alma Mater:* Madison Leigh Moore, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Music
Recessional: Frederick Burrack, Ph.D., Professor, Music Education; Director, Graduate Studies in Music; and Director, Office of Assessment
College of Arts and Sciences 31 Speaker
nne K. Phillips, Ph.D., in 2001 and two volumes for Salem Press, 1997. The members of the College of Education's professor of English "Critical Insights: Little Women" in 2015 and honor society, Kappa Delta Pi, selected her as the andA associate head of the "Critical Insights: Louisa May Alcott" in 2016. 2004 recipient of the chapter's Teacher of the Year English department at Phillips was co-editor of a 2006 special issue on Award. In 2010, she received K-State's Presidential Kansas State University, Alcott's literature for young readers for Children's Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Advising. specializes in children's Literature, the annual in her field published by Phillips received the College of Arts and Sciences' literature. She teaches Johns Hopkins University Press. From 2009-2014, inaugural Ronald N. Gaches Lifetime Teaching several courses, including she served as associate editor of the Children's Award for outstanding undergraduate instruction in Literature for Children, Literature Association Quarterly. Chair of the December 2016. Literature for Adolescents, Modern Language Association's Division of Illustration in Children's Children's Literature in 1999, Phillips served as Phillips received her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Film president of the Children's Literature Association and theater with high distinction and her Master Anne K. Phillips, Adaptations of Children's from 2005-2006. She is currently president of the of Arts in English from the University of Nevada, Ph.D. Classics. Louisa May Alcott Society. Reno. She earned her doctorate in English from the University of Connecticut. Phillips and colleague Gregory Eiselein co-edited A K-State faculty member since 1993, Phillips the Norton Critical Edition of "Little Women" received the university's Commerce Bank in 2004, "The Louisa May Alcott Encyclopedia" Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in
Degree Candidates
American Ethnic Studies Lea Lyn Heryford, Berryton Biochemistry Audrey Lynn Hockersmith, Olathe (Cl) Emily Elizabeth Hogan, Marysville Bachelor of Arts Anna N. Hutchison, Topeka Bachelor of Arts (SU17) * Kathy Elizabeth Barron, Olathe (Scl) (H) Tate Elizabeth Gilchrist, Leawood Hannah Victoria Jennings, Onaga (SU17) Asia Ollie Upton, Kansas City Kari Laurice Keahey, Dodge City Kelsey Elizabeth Monson, Olathe Tarina Whitney MacDonell, Kenora, Ontario, Melanie Annette Sowards, Pleasanton (Mcl) Bachelor of Science Canada Mackenzie Mae Wahl, Riley (Scl) * Sara Marie Soph, Ottawa Lauren Elizabeth Martin, Lenexa Griffin Patrick McCabe,Overland Park Bachelor of Science Art Madalyn Rena McNally, Shawnee Gareth H. Bayne, Wichita * Patricia Joyce Brann Melton, Manhattan Matthew Brettmann, Overland Park (Scl) * (Mcl) Valerie Anne Meyer, Seneca Samuel Cody Broll, Shawnee (Cl) Bachelor of Arts (SU17) Jeffrey Miller,Manhattan Jose Jesus Covarrubias, Liberal Rachel Christine Land, Anchorage, Alaska (Cl) Kristen Veronica Ortleb, Andover Dakota William Denton, Derby Diahonia Lindsey Olson, Atwood (Cl) Rebecca Phouangphet, Olathe Muriel Eaton, Leawood (Cl) (H) Armando Francisco Rodriguez Jr., Garden City Garrison Daniel Olds, Manhattan Bachelor of Fine Arts Autumn Marie Short, McPherson Natalie Katherine Ost, Overland Park (Scl) * Anthony R. Acosta, San Antonio, Texas (SU17) Shelby Jo Stoneking, Eudora Gage Andrew Richard Stevens, Topeka Carolyn Jane Adams, Shorewood, Wisconsin James Aaron Tucker, Kansas City (SU17) (Mcl) Andrea Lauren Benge, Mission Viejo, California Kyle Andrew Van Vogelpoel, White City Shade Nickole Bornemann, Manhattan Zachery Aaron Vandorn, McPherson Biology Jacob Patrick Brooks, Gardner Victoria Lauren Vontz, Wamego (Scl) (Cl) Jessica Montanna Bruning, Olathe Clayton Jay Walter, Manhattan Bachelor of Science Ben T. Dodge, Everest Matthew Adam Waters, Langdon Alonso Benjamin Acevedo, Dodge City Emily Elizabeth Eggert, Denver, Colorado Spencer Lee Wichman, Manhattan Brogan Cole Barry, Topeka Jordan Arlene Fox, Overland Park (Mcl) Timothy Christian Wolfe, Michigan City, Indiana Gareth H. Bayne, Wichita * Michael Joseph Garcia, St. Marys Ryan Neil Woods, Lenexa Sharaya Lynn Bearman, Topeka Anna Marie Grauer, Marysville Sarah Ann Wylan, Leawood Maxwell Craig Braasch, Prairie Village (Cl) Carly Kathleen Haight, Olathe (Scl) Yusheng Zhou, Shanghai, China (SU17) David Michael Brown, Valley Falls (SU17) Tanner Dylan Hall, Olathe Britton MacKenzie Brownrigg, Garnett
32 College of Arts and Sciences, Speaker, Degree Candidates (Scl) Destiny Lane Bruce, Hutchinson Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Nathan Lee Haverkamp, Topeka August Henry Burg, Olathe * Caleb James Lang, Solomon Jacey Winston Buss, Leonardville Nicole Marie McKinnon, Topeka (Cl) (D) Daniel David Cain, Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Science Brenna Renee McMasters, Olathe (Cl) (SU17) Shannon Elaine Bird Dickson, Topeka Taylor Morgan Chaconas, Olney, Maryland Alex Anderson Meier, Hesston Alexandra Rose Hamm, Topeka Kseniya Chumachenko, Urbana, Illinois Sarah Keatley Price, Littleton, Colorado (Mcl) Trent M. Henry, Netawaka Patrick John DeMoe, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dalia Cecilia Sanchez, Liberal Destiney Dawn Hett, Canton Brandon Taylor Fisher, Paola Melanie Annette Sowards, Pleasanton (Mcl) Jamie Hurst Ladner, Topeka Victoria Winchester Floyd, Overland Park Justin Patrick Leon, Kearney, Missouri Brooke Carolyn Gaeddert, McPherson (Scl) (H) Trygve Hauge Loege, Baerums Verk, Norway Ashley Marie Gasiorowski, Olathe Clinical Laboratory Science (Scl) Shelby Kathryn Martin, Naperville, Illinois Danielle Lynn Gieselman, McPherson (Cl) Jerusha Mercedes Matthews, Leavenworth Sarah Elizabeth Gorn, Overland Park Bachelor of Science Andrew James Mullaney, Overland Park Connor William Gray, Olathe Andrea Louise Stallbaumer, Seneca Christopher Todd Reazin, Olathe Valeria Maria Guizado, Shawnee Sarah Elizabeth Remfry, Tecumseh Julee Catelyn Harlow, Lenexa (Mcl) Monica Renee Shaffer,Wamego Communication Studies Ian Patrick Harmon, Prairie Village (Mcl) (Mcl) Chelsea E. Sink, Topeka Hannah Elizabeth Heaton, Overland Park Lindsey Danielle Swartz, Junction City Rachel Danielle Heeren, Lenexa Bachelor of Arts Samantha Lynn White, Silver Lake (D) Hamad Jabir Al-Lakhen, Ar Rayyan, Qatar * Grace Frances Hesse, Wichita Emily Coral Harstine, Soldier (Scl) Tyler Chase Heying, Olathe Spencer Heilman, Olathe Jessie Catherine Horn, Oceanside, California Microbiology Sarina Ellen Irwin, Manhattan David Alan Hunter, Olathe (SU17) (SU17) Maria Panaite, Pitesti, Romania Amanda Lillian Hurtig, Topeka Bachelor of Science Katie Lynn VanDever, Augusta (Cl) Nathaniel David Jelinek, Topeka Wyatt Joseph Brichalli, Concordia (Scl) (H) Paige Elizabeth Wiley, Overland Park Brady Austin Kenton, Hays Konner Robert Cool, Manhattan Brady Hamilton Kiracofe, Manhattan Victoria Grace Cox, Topeka (Cl) (H) Augustus Walter Lamb, Winona Kelsey Jo Crow, Delia Bachelor of Science Tyler Anderson, Hutchinson Simo Li, Shaanxi, China Hannah Marie Glasgow, Wichita (Mcl) (Scl) (Cl) (SU17) Naomi Loren Bower, Salina Raelyn Michelle Lorson, Hope Seyed Erfan Mir Hejazi, Tehran, Iran (Cl) Courtney Elizabeth Carlton, Hutchinson Ashley Nicole Maler, Overland Park Maggie Hill, Olathe * Claire Elizabeth Daniels, Augusta Charles Ian Matthews, Village of Loch Lloyd, Jamie Marie Hughes, Manhattan (Mcl) Kayla Kennedy Dieker, Manhattan Missouri Luke Daniel Kicklighter, Hutchinson Noelle Christine Doty, Garden City (Cl) Joshua Michael May, Topeka Rebecca Anne Malanchuk, Mulvane (Scl) Abigail Marie Fiser, Overland Park (SU17) Jessica Lea McCall, Topeka Blake Austin Martin, Kansas City Gabrielle Elizabeth McGee, Jacksonville, (Cl) * Madeline Rose Frankel, Lenexa Chelsea Rae Moore, Overbrook (SU17) North Carolina (SU17) Kevin Thomas Furdek, Overland Park Sean Patrick Morris, De Soto (SU17) (Scl) * Lauren Kathleen Goans, Jetmore Shelby Kaye Moore, Shawnee Natalie Katherine Ost, Overland Park Deidra Guthrie, Lee's Summit, Missouri (SU17) Noel Fernando Nieto, Junction City Sarah Pendell, Muskegon, Michigan Stephanie Jean Hecker, Topeka Madison Rachelle Petersen, Clearwater Jessy Cristen Richard, Onaga (Cl) * (Scl) Sarah Elizabeth Hoffman,Wichita Kelsie Owen Pitsenbarger, Leavenworth Adam Joseph Schieferecke, Bennington (SU17) (H) Tara Renee Ewing Jackson, Manhattan Natalie Elizabeth Powell, Springfield, Missouri Omar Tanus Barranco, Platte City, Missouri Austin Michael Riddle, Salina (Mcl) Brian A. Junge, Overland Park Noah Benjamin Trapp, Ellsworth * (Cl) Jordan Paul Korb, Meriden Mitchell Lee Rork, Horton Laura Anne VanLerberg, Olathe (Mcl) Taylor Nicole Madel, Topeka Kathryn Elizabeth Ryan, Lenexa Katie Ann Watson, Goddard Grant Connor McLaughlin, Olathe (SU17) Afton Ilise Schwahn, Lincoln, Nebraska Shuyu Zhang, Jiangsu, China Michaela Lynn Mangelsdorf Sievers, Wamego Mason Nohea Moriarty, Tustin, California (SU17) Kyana Mari Stewart, Knightdale, North Carolina (SU17) Amanda Rita Reichenberger, Mount Hope Greyson Paul Spriggs, Galena (Scl) Chemistry Jordan Rebecca Reinhardt, Overland Park (Cl) Yubisela Toledo, Liberal Isaiah Alexander Ross, Lawrence Kade Le True, Salina Bachelor of Science Kyle Alexander Sims, Overland Park Miles Douglas Updike, Spring Hill Marquix Alexander Shuichi Adamson, Salina Brett Allen Sitts, McPherson (Mcl) * Abigail Renee Waters, Smithville, Missouri Momen Mohammed Al-Momen, Dammam, Samantha Ruth Siuda, Lake Zurich, Illinois (SU17) Kennedy Louise Wools, Topeka Saudi Arabia Caylin Candice Smith, Paola (Mcl) Bailey Kathryn Wright, Wichita (Cl) Joshua Michael Austin, Dodge City Jeffrey Brandon Stevens Sr.,Overland Park Brynn Ann Wright, White Cloud (Scl) Lacey Marie Beck, Olathe Emily Carol Swan, Roswell, Georgia Xiaoyun Zhou Sr., Sichuan, China Aaron Richard Day, Shawnee Kaysi Renae Wilson, Burlington Klara Zurek, Manhattan (SU17) Hannah Marie Devore, Overland Park
College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates 33 (Cl) Economics Cassandra Jean Shafer, Paola Tyler Weston Eaves, Manhattan Caroline Ann Sobeski, Elgin, Illinois Joshua David Edgar, Wichita * Catherine Rose Strayhall, Shawnee (Mcl) Elida Escarcega, Liberal (SU17) Bachelor of Arts Kaitlin Ashley Wells, Overland Park Jacob Michael Fiene, Overland Park Grant Aaron Cheezig, Edina, Minnesota Dylan Patrick Wheeler, Wichita Cole Thomas Fox, Olathe Sierra Nicole Lekie, Lenexa (Scl) * Krista Nadine Wilgers, Palmer Bailey Kendal Gipson, Shawnee Xueke Ma, Manhattan Mallory Elizabeth Harrell, Tonganoxie Caitlyn Richelle Webb, Colorado Springs, (Scl) (D) Aram Christopher Kokuzian, Naperville, Colorado Gender, Women, and Sexuality (Mcl) * Illinois Studies Colin Ross Morris, Overland Park Bachelor of Science Ross Kevin Nicklos, St. Francis (Scl) Brett Neal Bachelor, Lenexa Jordan Clare Rinner, Antioch, California (Scl) Bachelor of Arts (Mcl) * Juan Pedro Cardoni Rios, Asunción, Paraguay John Paul Rogers, Concord, Massachusetts Hannah Mae Atchison, Manhattan (Scl) * Yafdaya Ichel Coleman-Esquilin, Junction City (SU17) * Trevor Joel Thomas, Overland Park Kathy Elizabeth Barron, Olathe Lance James Conklin, Argonia Justin James Damiani, Plymouth, Minnesota (Cl) Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Joseph Dasenbrock, Cimarron * Tammie Louise Brown, South Bend, Indiana Sabrina L. Flowers, Junction City Victoria Lynn DeWeese, Overland Park Zachary Clonts, Reston, Virginia Gabrielle Marie Hull, Olathe Jared Miles Erpelding, El Dorado Riley Alexander Katz, Hays David Jacob Gabriel, Topeka Frank Thomas Evans, Shawnee * Haley Mckay Kottler, Edmond, Oklahoma (D) Blaine Robert Joonas, Linn Michael Robert Fox, Cary, North Carolina Jenna Leigh Roberts, Beloit Nicholas Taylor McCabe, Olathe Tia' Rochelle Gamble, Vichy, France (Scl) Keegan Alan Messer, Manhattan (SU17) Tara Sue Terwilliger, Valley Center Devin Alan Gibbs, McAllen, Texas Ryan David Miller, Ingalls Ethan Lowell Devere Harper, Wichita Mitchel James Schiff,Andale (SU17) Cheng Hong, Wuchin, China Geography Nicholas Craig Valledor, Chester, New Hampshire * Jordan Paul Korb, Meriden Daphne Joleen Weber, Lincoln, Nebraska * Kyle Donald Lutz, Overland Park Bachelor of Arts (Mcl) * Justin Lee Manford, Mission John Paul Rogers, Concord, Massachusetts Humanities Jehu Armand Mette, Manhattan Jake Andrew Miranda, Olathe (SU17) Bachelor of Science Tyler Proffitt,Hillsboro Livia Cirnu, Constanta, Romania Bachelor of Arts (Scl) * Nicholas James May, Prairie Village Shawna Nicole Smith, Wichita Rebekah Elizabeth Clouse, Lawrence (Mcl) Samantha Melby, Sedalia, Missouri Spencer Bruce Taylor, Olathe Joseph Timothy Cowden, Overland Park (SU17) Jack Warren Lawrence Moore, Ozawkie Andrew John Unruh, Louisburg Connor Joseph Kijowski, Abilene William Elliot Woody Naeger, Topeka (SU17) * Yuan Wang, Yangzhou, China Nick Joseph Meng, Kingman Timothy Joseph O'Connor, Louisburg JaKobi J. Webber, Valley Center Takuto Urano, Hyogo-Ken, Japan (Cl) Zaira Nohely Ruiz, Liberal (SU17) Alleen Young, Melbourne, Florida (SU17) English Geology Life Sciences Bachelor of Arts (Mcl) Bachelor of Science Lindsay Louise Base, Coffeyville Carmen Victoria Amos, Solomon Grant Paul Billings, Overland Park Taylor Dawn Crawford, Hutchinson Bachelor of Arts Alexa Nicole Faber, Overland Park Shelton Matthiew Burch, Manhattan Alexander David Eaton, Leawood Anna Grace Eaves, Manhattan Christopher Gene Greve, Erie Jami Michiko Harrison, Wichita Brett Hill Lykins, Overland Park Bachelor of Science (Scl) (Cl) Whitney Beth Horn, Lenexa Brent A. Stalnaker, Arkansas City Zev Aeschliman Allen, Soldier (SU17) Aaron Louis House, Stilwell Caleb Spencer Tanner, Whitewater Abigail Lauren Alsop, Garden City (SU17) Haley Ann Lively, Garnett Allison M. Walker, Onaga Hunter Cole Ashley, Overland Park (Scl) Rachel Renae Mortimer, Haviland Kellie Weeks, Weskan (Mcl) Alana Michelle Bouchard, East Granby, Connecticut Luis Jonathan Munoz, North Hollywood, California Kayla Leigh Brock, Manhattan Colleen Rae O'Connor, McPherson (D) Abbey Louise Davied, Shawnee Judson Easton Packard, Stone Ridge, New York History Brittany Lauren Davis, Salina Justin Bryant Phemister, Granite Bay, Tera Lynn Finley, Fridley, Minnesota (SU17) California (Mcl) Bachelor of Arts Sabrina L. Flowers, Junction City * Harriet Kathryn Reymond, Overland Park Daniel Aaron Dissmore, Manhattan * Sonia Gaskin, Bridgetown, Barbados Suzanne Michelle Schulte, Overland Park Claire Alexandra Duke, Overland Park Levi Kurt Gerson, Leawood
34 College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates Tyler D. Henry, Manhattan * Bachelor of Science Mathematics Jamie Marie Hughes, Manhattan Jackson Spencer Andre, Webster Groves, Missouri (D) Zane Dalton Keller, Hutchinson Logan Eileen Bledsoe, Silver Lake (Cl) (SU17) Bachelor of Science Phoebe Anne Loehr, Wichita Kaley Jaymes Bohlen, Hutchinson (Cl) (D) (SU17) Mitchell Leonard Baumgartner, Bern Schuyler Douglas Mayberry, Manhattan Amber Jasmin Bolton, Long Beach, California * (Mcl) Gabrielle Alice Bowers, Ottawa Joseph Justin McNish, Marysville Trent Michael Brown, Salina (Cl) (SU17) Denisse Josefina Dominguez,Booker, Texas Carolyn Frances Mense, Grinnell Gabrielle Elisabeth Burman, Lawrence (Mcl) (D) Karissa Magee Hammock, Cleveland, Texas Landon Wyatt Moore, Shawnee Kayley Jane Cassady, Lee's Summit, Missouri (Cl) (D) Sarah-Margaret Heffernon,Stilwell Billy T. Nguyen, Salina Rachael Ann Castellini, Bridgeton, New Jersey (SU17) * Xuanran Ji, Shiyan, China Madeline Elizabeth Oxler, Wichita Krystin Rashelle Castle, Kansas City (Scl) (D) Caden Arden Laptad, Olathe Chelsea Ann Peuser, Bucyrus Trayl Tee Chaffee, Topeka Xiyao Liu, Shanghai, China Allison Kathleen Sanders, Leawood Juan Camilo Cisneros-Sanchez, Cali, Colombia (Cl) * Steven Patrick Murray, Olathe Adam David Schondelmaier, Emporia Aaron Dale Crotinger, Cimarron (SU17) Anna Katarzyna Paczuska, Coopersburg, Courtney Sturgeon, Salina Katherine Ann Curtis, Overland Park (SU17) Pennsylvania Ariana Elizabeth Thompson, Overland Park Ashlen Paige Cyr, Leawood (SU17) Spencer Patrick Salmans, Salina Stephanie Anne Williamson, Alsip, Illinois Paul Brian Edwards, Dallas, Texas (Cl) Robert Fitzgerald Stewart, Wichita Sarah Danielle Wolfe, Corning Samuel Wayne Zimmerman Edwards, Olathe Yue Wu, Shandong, China Emily Rose Eilert, Wichita Mass Communications Matthew M. Ellington, Ottawa Gary Charles Hadachek, Belleville Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts Briana Nicole Hall, Marion Meghan Elizabeth Haun, Shawnee Kevin Gregory Bartram, Overland Park Bachelor of Arts Briana L. Hawkins, Manhattan Dustin Oliver Abnos, Kansas City, Missouri Brooke Lousie Biby, Wichita (Cl) (Mcl) (SU17) Garret Lawrence Heath, Topeka Lydia Noel Brundage, Abilene Kelsey Katherine Blakley, St. Joseph, Missouri Allison Ann Holyfield,Liberty, Missouri Blanca Yadira Bueno, Kansas City (D) Halle Michelle Blanchon, Overland Park Julia Ann Hood, Raymore, Missouri August Henry Burg, Olathe * Jamie Nicole Brond, Liberal (Scl) * (Scl) * Keeli Briann Hostetler, Kiowa Catherine Elizabeth Caffera,Perinton, New York Catherine Elizabeth Caffera,Perinton, New York Brittney Jo Houck, Americus (Mcl) Christine Marie Cox, Stockton (SU17) Lauren Elizabeth Copher, Andover Natalie Ann Hunt, Topeka Brooke Suzanne Crites, Overland Park * Edgar Daniel Cordero, Overland Park (SU17) (SU17) Cody Landry Isern, Ellinwood Alejandra Gonzalez, Whittier, California Dallas Allen Coronado, Wichita * (Mcl) Emily Colleen Jackson, Parkville, Missouri Kaitlyn Elizabeth Heier, Eudora Sydney Jo Dauer, Salina Jon Spencer Lofquist, Albuquerque, New Mexico Amy Leann Hein, Shawnee (Scl) (D) Mikayla Kathryn Gentine, Topeka Kaitlyn Diann Marolf, Lenexa Mary K. Hellmer, Shawnee * Natalie Carmen Gonzales, Shawnee (Scl) * Cameron Lea McLaughlin, Colby Kathryn Nicole Hoit, Kansas City Kaitlyn Elizabeth Heier, Eudora Jace Neil Mills, Winfield Allison Rebecca Ivers, McPherson (D) Alexandrea Caroline Hennes, Lenexa Emily Dawn Norberg, Lindsborg Teresa Lynn Kearn, Linn Katelyn Suzanne Howland, Topeka Taylor Jane Oldham, Dodge City Katie Lynn Keck Meyer, Stilwell (D) Elena Joseph, Wichita (SU17) (Mcl) (SU17) Elissa Ann Olivas, Westwood Lameese Ahmed Madi, Shawnee Justice Amber Kalin, Carthage, New York (Cl) * (Mcl) Avery Curtis Osen, Winfield Erin Renee Maher, Olathe Sarah Elise Knowles, Overland Park Zachary Paul O'Shea, Brookville (SU17) Chelsea Rae Moore, Topeka (C) * Gretchen Joan Koenen, Danville, California Emily Anne Peters, Wichita Kayla Poore, Overland Park (Cl) (D) Kerrie B. Leinmiller-Renick, Lawrence Zachary Richard Phillips, Seneca Jacob William Riedel, Castle Rock, Colorado * Mitchell John May, Folsom, California Scott Edward Popp, Kansas City, Missouri (SU17) Anna Marie Taylor, Overland Park Morgan Kacie Mobley, Overland Park Ryan Robert Porter, Naperville, Illinois Trevor Joel Thomas, Overland Park (Scl) * Jessica Nicole Nesbit, Coppell, Texas Ashley Nicole Provencher, Overland Park (Cl) Frantina Maria Williams, Platte City, Missouri Emily Marie Porter, Winfield Hailey Rae Purdy, Wichita Eliza Nyree Scott, Bonner Springs Katie Lyn Remy, Lost Springs (SU17) Kylie Michelle Sikora, Overland Park Music, Theatre, and Dance Morgan Elise Roenigk, Shawnee Miranda Marie Snyder, Shawnee James Terrence Schmidt Jr., Houston, Texas Marija Stambolic, Belgrade, Serbia Conner Mills Schrock, Kansas City, Missouri Applied Music Allison Christine Thomas, Plano, Texas Sara Marie Soph, Ottawa (Scl) * Jason Paul Tidd, Iola (SU17) Margaret Anne Stanton, Overland Park Rachel Diane Tucker, Chanute Bachelor of Music Abigail L. Thomas, Tonganoxie Grace Ellen Baugher, Overland Park Kayla Jo Tully, Junction City Hannah Ky Vu, Wichita Taylor Dawn Crawford, Hutchinson Hannah Nicole Ward, Overland Park Anna Janae Winkler, Gardner Robert Maxwell Dunlap, Lakin Clarissa Louise Weers, Bellevue, Nebraska Erin Marie Woods, Wichita John Patrick Hanson, Leavenworth Erica M. Young, Tampa, Florida Amanda Krieg, Shawnee (Cl)
College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates 35 (Scl) Stephen Michael Kucera, Kansas City Philosophy Jemima Nesthant, Independence, Missouri Madison Leigh Moore, Iuka (Scl) Heidee Kristine Prosser, Greensburg (Cl) Kirstyn Taylor Norris, Riley (Cl) Eden Dawn Pauline Randolph, Overland Park (SU17) Joshua James Peterson, Lenexa Bachelor of Arts Jacob William Riedel, Castle Rock, Colorado * Caesar Frederico Chavez, Denver, Colorado Eva Jing Roebuck, Merriam (Mcl)* Cesar Arturo Robles Jr., North Shore, California (Cl) Aram Christopher Kokuzian, Naperville, Illinois Elizabeth Regina Tobald, Glasco Janelle Irene Sparkman, Topeka Edward James Shaw Jr., Porter, Texas Bachelor of Science Kaitlin Nicole Stanley, Overland Park (Scl) (Scl) Chelsie Crook, Clay Center Madison Rilee Tucker, Shawnee * Music Lucas Allan Goddard, Penokee Eileen Ruth Johnson, Overland Park Bachelor of Science Matthew Alan Lester, Sperry, Oklahoma Ramat Abanishe, Manhattan Bachelor of Arts Gunnar Matthew Murray, Olathe * * Hamad Jabir Al-Lakhen, Ar Rayyan, Qatar Daniel Aaron Dissmore, Manhattan Madison Allen, Olathe Ana Margarita Fornoza, Wichita (Scl) John William Cobb, Shawnee Matthew Michael Honas, Wichita Physical Sciences Ellen Rose Crocombe, Wichita (Mcl) Samantha Kay Shamburg, Hiawatha (Scl) Chloe Elizabeth Davis, Wichita Mary Marcella Wahlmeier, Burlington Bachelor of Science * Ryan John Krajicek, Salina Frank Thomas Evans, Shawnee Lucas Allan Goddard, Penokee * Music Education Andrew James Powers, Overland Park Chloe Emma Skidmore, Newton Emily Kathryn Hottinger, Montclair, Virginia Gabrielle Marie Hull, Olathe Bachelor of Music Education Zachary Max Lowry, Stockton Marissa V. Archuleta, Belen, New Mexico Physics Spencer Jon Majka, Parma, Ohio Ronald McArthur Atkinson Jr., Junction City Justin Francis Miller, Spring Lake, New Jersey (SU17) Brett Thomas Butler, Lenexa Bachelor of Science Aaron Arlen Seaman, Hugoton Kasey Alexandra Dunlap, De Soto Reid Christopher Brown, Kansas City (SU17) Adam Chrisman Seaman, Hugoton Talia Ann Falcon, Dodge City Maxwell James Burr, Overland Park Robert Lewis Sharp, Wichita Joseph Fiorentino Fedrizzi, Dearborn, Missouri Kevin Scott Carr, Overland Park (D) Brett Allen Sitts, McPherson (Mcl) * Carolyn Paige Kaufman, Wichita Spencer Lloyd Childress, Manhattan Thomas Ryan Smith,Manhattan Kyle Ronald Lefler,Wichita (Mcl) Drew Taylor Johnson, Overland Park Tara Sue Terwilliger, Valley Center (Scl) Tyler Joseph Meek, Gardner Karan Mehra, Overland Park (Cl) (D) Mitchell Benjamin Umidon, St. Paul, Minnesota Connor Jeffrey Penton,Topeka Timothy James Moore, Kansas City Jacob Taylor Valdez, Wichita Zachary A. Seckman, Wichita Steven Patrick Murray, Olathe (Cl) * Jessica Alice Van Ranken, Lindsborg (SU17) Abby Allyn Thompson, Cimarron Andrew Tyler Walsten, Mulvane (D) Kaitlyn Nicole Willis, Abilene (SU17) Brayden Haze Whitaker, Dodge City Wai Ka John Wong Situ, Lima, Peru (SU17) Sierra Marie Witherspoon, Overland Park
Theatre Political Science Psychology
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (SU17) Mara Sydney Atzenhoffer, Avon, Ohio Hamad Jabir Al-Lakhen, Ar Rayyan, Qatar * Megan Nicole Brashears, De Soto (SU17) (Cl) * Tyler Bradshaw McComb, Buda, Texas Emma Jane Barnett, Hutchinson Kiera Lynae Brown, Wichita Catherine Elizabeth Caffera,Perinton, Brittny Raelynne Cantrell, Shawnee Bachelor of Science New York (Scl) * Amy L. Edie, Russell, New York Rachel Alexis Arbuckle, Andover (D) Chad Josiah Cook, Spring Hill Sydney Elizabeth Edmisten, Prairie Village (Mcl) Gabrielle Allec Browne, Colby (Mcl) MacKenzie Rose Dahl, Fallon, Nevada Krystle Rose Escobar, Topeka * Christopher James Daniels, Overland Park Joshua David Edgar, Wichita Kaitlin Paige Flores, Cimarron * Mason Gates, Manhattan Mohri Carolyn Exline, Salina Mary K. Hellmer, Shawnee (SU17) Elijah Cameron Grover, Ottawa Vanessa Hae Kyong Fronce, Wichita Tyler Denton Hite, Shawnee Alexis JoLynn Michael Lehman, Manhattan Marlaena Ann Gridley, Newton Scott Austin LaMunyon, Towanda (Scl) * Bradley Joseph Lies, Minneola Simone Amelie Haines, Centennial, Colorado Navanté Kentrell Peacock, Haysville Grace Ellen Pierson, Chapman Adam Bradley Hilbert, Wichita Lizvette Sanchez-Cortez, Topeka Kelli Renae Young, Topeka Chase Logan Kirby, Clearwater Sharice Monique Sanders, Puyallup, Washington Sierra Nicole Lekie, Lenexa (Scl) * Meagan Patricia Shanahan, Lee's Summit, Missouri Madison Elizabeth May, Prairie Village Elizabeth Meagan Sisco, Mulvane (Scl) Kyle Stephen McCullough, Olathe Amanda Faith Stultz, Andover Madeline Sloan Musil, Overland Park Cidney Hope Washington, Wichita William Elliot Woody Naeger, Topeka (SU17) *
36 College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates * (SU17) Bachelor of Science Dysheka Gloria Turner, Tulsa, Oklahoma Terrence R. McKinney, Akron, Ohio Bailey Lynn Aiken, Louisburg Ebony Janee' Williams, Lenexa Timothy Austin McMullin, Manhattan (SU17) Samantha Nikole Aleman, Gardner Sierra Marie Witherspoon, Overland Park Amber Lynn Meczywor, Concordia (Cl) * Anders M. Blomquist, Eagle, Colorado Mark Woolard, Wichita Stephanie Ann Meyers, Overland Park (SU17) Ashley Lynn Bowman, Woodville, Ohio Jesse McGovern Miller, Overland Park Logan Chance Breault, Benton Social Sciences Colin Joseph Murphy, Basehor Matthew Brettmann, Overland Park (Scl) * Mark Nelson, Manhattan Nicholas Christopher Bright, Wichita Sean Austin-Thomas Newlan, Prairie View Aaron Eugene Broeckelman, Mankato Bachelor of Arts Brendon Michael Nunamaker, Topeka Samantha Marie Chlebicki, Lakewood, Illinois Shawn Patrick O'Brate, Lenexa Chelsea Denise Buckner-Lyons, Kansas City (SU17) Alexa Peyton Welch Field, Biloxi, Mississippi (SU17) Rachael Ann Castellini, Bridgeton, New Jersey (SU17) * Chelsey Lea Olson, Manhattan Zhengyi Jian, Kunming, China Stacy Lee Childs, Keller, Texas (D) Thomas Carl Randolph II,Manhattan Charday Latrice Crawford, Springfield, Illinois(SU17) Carlee Nicole Ray, Leawood (SU17) Aubrey Kathleen Dauber, Garden City Bachelor of Science Andrea Lynne Rincker, Wichita Briana Marie Dietz, Smith Center Taylor James Anderson, Salina Keegan James Reese, Overland Park (SU17) (SU17) Maggie Marie Dinneen-Maxey, Salina (SU17) Debbie Louise Azbell, Manhattan Hunter Severn, St. Joseph, Missouri (SU17) Sara Elizabeth Doss, Bradenton, Florida (Mcl) Christian Ryan Baker, Topeka Jed Brendan Shepherd, Wichita Amy L. Edie, Russell, New York David John Beckley, Topeka Megan Marilyn Sheridan, Lenexa Sydney Elizabeth Edmisten, Prairie Village Carli J. Bohrer, Kansas City Makenzie Kell Skivers, Stilwell Christina Marie Engelken, Shawnee * Raymond C. Boller, Junction City Jennifer L. Stearns, Manhattan (Mcl) Hannah Elizabeth Erdman, Wichita Daniel Byers Bouton, Havensville Megan Dawn Steele, Colorado Springs, Colorado (SU17) (SU17) Beau Daniel Fick, Liberal Ajahne Dequan Brager, Magnolia, Texas Jacob Thomas Tanking, Holton (SU17) Tyler Christopher Gehman, Wichita Paul Bridges, Manhattan Mary Grace Lopez Vergara, Tacoma, Washington Colleen Rose Geller, Schaumburg, Illinois Bryson Lee Bromley, Olathe Michael Christopher Wangerin, Topeka Tanner Chase Goss, Olathe Patrick Gregory Calzonetti, Garden City Tearney Natasha Waterman, New South Wales, (SU17) Amanda Alise Grant, Lenexa Nancy Campbell, Georgetown, Texas Australia Madelin Greer, Lenexa * Marcia Louise Carlson, Neosho, Missouri Renee Anne Wegworth, Bellevue, Nebraska (Scl) Kara Elizabeth Guy, Fountain Hills, Arizona Frank Richard Davis, Junction City Barbara J. Wells, Manhattan (SU17) Morgan Marie Hammes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jonathan Asejo Davis, Juneau, Alaska Von Allen Wiltz, Winter Garden, Florida (SU17) (Cl) * Travis James Hight, Orange, California Abigail Kathleen Dillon, Hope Mark Woolard, Wichita (SU17) Spencer Mark Ingermanson, Salina (Mcl) (SU17) John Wesley Dobson, Overland Park Hannah Rae Wurtz, Topeka Deondra Lee Johnson, Junction City (SU17) Jenna Kay Doran, Olathe (SU17) Kourtney Rachelle Kincaid, Assaria Racya Priscilla Doyle, Denver, Colorado Sociology, Anthropology and Johanna Kathryn King, Wathena Jodie Lynn Ebert, Paxico (SU17) Social Work Jenna Lee Kriegh, Sharon Springs Miranda Morgan Elliott, Leawood Anna Cecilia Elwood, Criders, Virginia Alyssa Anne Lombardi, Frankfort, Illinois Sociology Leanna Ellen McClintock, Shawnee Jasmine Nadine Fabre, Port Richey, Florida Parker Ross McCoy, Burdett Elliot Edward Faerber, Mission Hills (SU17) Alyssa Sarah Mikesell, Manhattan Lucas Fischer, Olathe Bachelor of Arts Sahil Arora, Irvine, California Catherine Anne Miller, Thomasville, Georgia Tanner James Foster, Topeka Katherine Marie Boling, El Paso, Texas Haley Dawe Mills, Shawnee Hannah Beth Funk, Manhattan Kiera Lynae Brown, Wichita (Cl) * Naomi Edna Mwebaza, Kampala, Uganda Peyton Clark Garrison, Overland Park Brooke Suzanne Crites, Overland Park * Rachel Danielle Norberg, Lindsborg Cole Shon Gering, Enterprise Shambria Shanae Dale, Kansas City Mary Jane O'Connor, Wichita Shaquille R. Gonzalez, Richmond Hill, Georgia Teresa Lynn Kearn, Linn Erin Redfern Osborne, Wichita Maris Rae Griffith, Scott City Sabrina Marie Kleffner,Olathe Baylee Alexis Porter, Arlington Heights, Illinois Mackenzie Joleen Hallstrom, Paola Karen Abigail Palacios, Manhattan Austin John Preis, Overland Park Brett William Henning, Atchison Hope Ryan Rietcheck, Damascus, Maryland (Mcl) Lizbeth Hernandez, Costa Mesa, California Jordan Andrew Schultz, Wichita * Nekole Shynae Hines, Olathe (SU17) Bachelor of Science Lauren Michelle Sherwood, Lathrop, Missouri * Andrea Rae Johnson, Marion Courtney Justine Alex, Window Rock, Arizona Sydney Nicole Shields, Wellington Tyler Blake Johnston, Stockton Devonta Bagley, Fort Worth, Texas Marisa Grace Snyder, Kansas City, Missouri Terry Raymond Jones, Topeka Shelby Nicole Buchanan, Kearney, Missouri Megan Dawn Steele, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Mcl) Ryan Michael Jurgensmeier, Topeka (SU17) Ricky J. Carlson, Neosho, Missouri Alexander W. Tady, Kansas City Courtney Paige Karst, Wichita Maria Teresa Chavez, Great Bend Heather Maree Tedrow, Great Bend (SU17) Melissa Jean Kincaid, Bealeton, Virginia (Mcl) Paige Elizabeth Coleman, New Orleans, Louisiana (Mcl) Shannon Elizabeth Thomlinson, Kansas City Brogan James Loibl, Wichita Caleb James Cott, Clay Center Andrew Jacob Tucker, Wichita Franklin Martinez, Karnes City, Texas (SU17) Ramsey Paige Cubie, Manhattan
College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates 37 Katrina Kay Curry, Madera, California (Cl) Georgia Mayme Schaefer, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Cl) Zanetta Jean Thomas, Stanford, Kentucky (SU17) Alexandria Marie Dunlap, Pomona, California (Cl) Daphne Joleen Weber, Lincoln, Nebraska * Carol Sue Thorstad, Fairbanks, Alaska Ashley Danae Ellenz, Beloit (SU17) Ellie Renee Watt, Clearwater Christina Marie Engelken, Shawnee * Sara Jean Weckhorst, Doylestown, Pennsylvania Rebekah J. Esau, Olathe (SU17) Social Work Kelsi Amber Wenger, Topeka Kylee Ariane Filley, Hays Haylee Marie Wiggins, Merriam Tanner Neil Finney, Beloit Bachelor of Arts Patricia Ann Ahern Wilcox, Salina (SU17) John J. Fitzpatrick, Garden City Lauren Niccole Culter, Edwardsville Shannon Nicole Wilson, Wichita Jerrad Thomas Gillen, Chapman Kayla JaNae Green, Wichita Jacqueline Nicole Zaitz, Lawrence (Mcl) Brendan Dean Graff,Overland Park Matthew J. Jepsen, Manhattan (Cl) * * Erin Renee Maher, Olathe Madelin Greer, Lenexa Statistics and Data Science Brady Dean Grunder, Durant, Iowa Hannah Melinda O'Neil, Overland Park (SU17) Kyle James Hallinan, Lansing Meredith Jane Short, Wichita Shanice Nachelle Handy, Kansas City Jordan Colleen Stuckey, Overland Park Bachelor of Science Gabrielle Alice Bowers, Ottawa * Andrew Jens Harvey, Baldwin City Madison Paige Waltrip, Overland Park Jennifer Lynn Delzeit, Dodge City (Cl) Ramsey Glenn Heer, Lenexa Dewey Joseph Molenda, Gardner Nathan Wade Jeffrey, Milford Bachelor of Science (Scl) * Shawna Nicole Smith, Wichita Akela Inatta Jones, Bridgetown, Barbados Keionna Tashay Adair, Wichita Nicholas Jones, Kansas City, Missouri Mackenzie Kay Anderson, Westwood (SU17) Jayd Taylor Kirby, Blooming Grove, Texas Madison Nicole Bangs, Lenexa (Cl) Daniel Krause, Germantown, Wisconsin Kaitlyn Sue Boyer, Salina Carson M. Lang, Colorado Springs, Colorado (SU17) Rejoyce Michele Bryant, Manhattan Cameron Stewart Langston, Oskaloosa Lisa A. Burt, Abilene (SU17) Branden Tyler Leupold, Hiawatha (Cl) Laura Gwendolyn Clement, Kansas City (SU17) Tyler S. Lowe, Eureka Alex D. Gruber, Great Bend Hannah Marie Matchell, Colby Courtney Janae Hazen, Derby Davis Benjamin Millard, Shawnee Jasmin Mirasol Herrera, Salina Ryan James Murphy, Basehor Alexandra Paige Hilliard, Lawrence Sean Michael Murphy, Olathe Evelyn Jauregui-Brady, Anaheim, California Skyler Renea Nootz, Olathe Dorian Abrielle Jester, Olathe Aulelio Taua Olomua, Mesa, Arizona Jade Antoinette Johnson, Salina Daphne Nicole Park, El Dorado Miranda Lynn Kay, Salina Kelsie Owen Pitsenbarger, Leavenworth (Cl) * Hannah Marie Keller, Paola (Scl) (SU17) Evan Nicole Reed, Prairie Village Ann-Marie Kennedy, Garlands, Jamaica Travis B. Reed, Gardner Kristen A. Lafon, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Mcl) Elbert Alexander Rosales, Compton, California Breann Calyn Lehr, Harlan, Iowa Jordan Andrew Schultz, Wichita * Courtney Lynn Leis, Burrton Craig Steven Settles Jr., Glendale, California Sarah Lynne Longey Hassell, Larned (Mcl) Lauren Michelle Sherwood, Lathrop, Missouri * Miranda Zoe Mack, McKinney, Texas Donovan Nynaturan Michael Starks, Crosby, Texas Ariel Shaniece Maupins, Manhattan Dysheka Gloria Turner, Tulsa, Oklahoma * Willa Denise Raymond-McGarity, Junction City Kirsten Leigh White, Centerton, Arizona Tessa Nicole O'Brian, Overland Park Toni Denae Owens, Kansas City (SU17) Anthropology Kayla Marie Patton, El Dorado Jenna Marie Pelter, Topeka Yesenia Michelle Perales, Salina Bachelor of Arts Maddison Sheleen Pilgrim, Salina Julia Grace Chestnut, Overland Park Taylor Lynn Reinsch, Salina Eric Anthony Gudenkauf, Havensville Marissa Kay Scheele, Bennington (Scl) Holly Elizabeth Nelson, Omaha, Nebraska Hope Elizabeth Schlossman, Topeka (Scl) Navanté Kentrell Peacock, Haysville (Scl) * Marah Noel Schneider, Americus Cassidy Marie Shields, Oberlin (Cl) Macy Marie Schneweis, Salina Amanda Louise Shirack, Solomon Bachelor of Science Haley Nicole Siess, Meriden Devin Thomas Brown, Hutchinson Courtney Michelle Stuckey, Wichita Amanda Marjorie Donnoe, Manhattan Kathryn M. Sullivan, Olathe Tuesday Marsh Frasier, Hastings, Nebraska Trillian Cody Svoboda, Salina
38 College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Candidates College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Prelude: Presentation of Graduate Degree Student Brass Quintet Recipients:** Matthew Knox, M. Arch., Professor and Department Processional: Head, Architecture Student Brass Quintet Amie Keener, B. Interior Arch., Interim Program Director, Interior Architecture & Product Design National Anthem: Stephanie Rolley, M.C.P., Professor and Department Julia Guerra, Master of Architecture Graduate Head, Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning Welcome and Introductions: Timothy de Noble, M. Arch., Dean Student Remarks: Brianna Grimm, Master of Architecture Graduate Commencement Address: Caleb Amundson, Master of Interior Architecture & Sue E. Yoakum, Attorney and Owner, Yoakum Law LLC Product Design Graduate Katelyn Rose, Master of Landscape Architecture Presentation of Distinguished Graduate Service Award: Christopher Kutz, Master of Regional & Community Timothy de Noble, M. Arch., Dean Planning Graduate
Honorees: Alma Mater:* Susan "Sue" K. Peterson, Ph.D., Director of Student Brass Quintet Government Relations and Assistant to the President, Kansas State University Recessional: Student Brass Quintet Mark Hutton, Founder, Hutton Construction Corp. Lisa Shubert, Assistant to the Dean Grand Marshals: Alumni Association Greeting: LaBarbara James Wigfall, M.C.R.P., Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture and Regional & Brad Sidener, Senior Vice President and COO, Community Planning K-State Alumni Association Sebnem Yanc Demirkan, M. Naval Arch., Professor of Practice, Interior Architecture & Product Design Roll Call and Awards: Timothy de Noble, M. Arch., Dean Lynn Ewanow, M. Land. Arch., Associate Dean *The audience will please rise. R. Todd Gabbard, M. Arch., Associate Professor, **Names of the college's graduate degree recipients Director of Graduate Programs and Associate are listed with the Graduate School. Department Head, Architecture Neal Hubbell, M. Arch., Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Interior Architecture & Product Design Brent Chamberlin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning Greg Newmark, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning
College of Architecture, Planning & Design 39 her Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State A member of the American Institute of Architects, University and practiced architecture for a decade Yoakum is a liaison to its documents committee. with a focus on sport projects. Her legal practice She contributed to the book "Megaprojects: Speaker advises design professionals by providing contract Challenges and Recommended Practices," reviews, risk management evaluations, defense and published in August 2010 by the American Council ttorney and licensed claims monitoring services, and other related legal of Engineering Companies, and she has authored architect Sue E. services associated with practicing architecture and a chapter in American Institute of Architects' Yoakum,A owner of Yoakum engineering. 15th edition of "The Architect’s Handbook of Law LLC and counsel Professional Practice." to Donovan Hatem A frequent speaker on issues relating to professional LLP, has more than 25 liability risks, Yoakum's seminars focus on years of domestic and domestic and international risk management, international experience in building information modeling, sustainable design, design and construction. integrated project delivery, and design-build Before pursuing her legal procurement. She is the author of several articles Sue E. Yoakum career, Yoakum earned relating to the defense of design professionals.
Awards
Distinguished Service Award Along with her administrative duties, Peterson has of Engineering Advisory Board and is the past been an instructor for the K-State political science chairman of the Kansas Turnpike Authority’s board usan "Sue" K. Peterson, department since 1992. She also is a vice chair of of directors. Hutton has served on the Wichita Ph.D., is director of the board of directors of the Kansas State University Chamber of Commerce's board of directors and Sgovernmental relations and Institute for Commercialization. is a past chairman of that board's government assistant to the president of relations committee. He is a past board chairman Kansas State University. She of Youth Horizons, a faith-based youth mentoring has served in this capacity n April 1992, Mark organization, and he has also served in numerous since 1989, joining her alma Hutton founded Hutton capacities at his church for more than 30 years. mater after working in the IConstruction Corp. and office of Kansas Gov. Mike along with his son, Ben, Hutton's state service includes serving two terms Hayden. has grown the company's in the Kansas House of Representatives, 2013- annual business volume to 2017, representing the 105th District. He was a Susan "Sue" K. In her role, Peterson has more than $180 million. member of the House Taxation Committee and Peterson, Ph.D. direct responsibility for all Specializing in commercial Appropriations Committee, and served as chairman the university's liaison activities with the Kansas and industrial construction of the Commerce Committee. Legislature, Kansas executive branch agencies and in the Midwest, the the Kansas congressional delegation. As director Mark Hutton company has 250 employees. of governmental relations, Peterson works with s assistant to the the campus to establish K-State’s state and federal Hutton Construction has received several accolades dean of the College legislative requests and priorities in consultation for being a great place to work, including as a ofA Architecture, Planning with the president. In addition, she serves as chair multiyear finalist in the Wichita Business Journal’s & Design, Lisa Shubert of the university's Committee on Governmental "Best Places to Work." In 2010, the company was has been instrumental in Issues. honored as Company of the Year and Hutton providing key administrative was named Man of the Year by Kansas State organization with the A founding member of the Kansas Board of University’s College of Engineering. That same year, college's Seaton Hall/ Regents Council on Governmental Relations, the company received a Best in Business Award Regnier Hall renovation and Peterson also helped found the Big 12 Council of from the Wichita Business Journal. In 2013, he was expansion project. inducted into the College of Engineering's Hall of Governmental Relations Officers and was a host to Lisa Shubert the first Big 12 Governmental Relations Retreat on Fame and its prestigious Seaton Society. Shubert, a native Kansan the K-State campus in fall 2006. A member of the from Emporia, has a Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities' A 1977 graduate of K-State with a bachelor's bachelor's degree in finance from K-State. In the Council on Governmental Affairs, she has served degree in construction science and management, multiyear process of obtaining funding for and three terms on its executive committee and two Hutton worked as a finish carpenter and building, the expansion and renovation project, terms as secretary. superintendent for a homebuilder while in school. Shubert has taken on ever-increasing roles in promoting the college's efforts and serving as the In 2012, Peterson was awarded the Marvin D. With a passion for giving back, Hutton has served end-user client representative in all aspects of "Swede" Johnson Achievement Award from the in several additional capacities at the local, state construction and procurement, gaining the complete American Association of Community Colleges, and national levels. He is a past president and confidence of all parties involved in the project. American Association of State Colleges and currently serves on the board of directors of the Universities, Association of Public and Land-Grant Associated General Contractors of Kansas and The high quality of the project reflects not only the Universities, and the Council for the Advancement he is also a national director of the Associated fine design and construction, but also Shubert's and Support of Education. The award recognizes General Contractors of America. He is a trustee of diligence and attention to detail. her contributions to the advancement, quality and the Kansas Construction Education Foundation effectiveness of state relations on behalf of a state and the Kansas State University Foundation. He higher education institution and system. is a past member and chairman of the College
40 College of Architecture, Planning & Design Speaker, Awards College of Education
Processional:* Marshals: Virginia Houser, D.M.A., Associate Professor, Music Ken Hughey, Ph.D., Professor and Department Chair, Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs Lotta Larson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Curriculum National Anthem:* and Instruction Noah Lindquist, Senior, Applied Music Tonnie Martinez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction Welcome: Kimberly Staples, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Dean Curriculum and Instruction Be Stoney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction Presentation of the Dan and Jim Teagarden, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Special Cheryl Yunk Excellence in Education, Counseling and Student Affairs Educational Administration *The audience will please rise. Award: Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Dean
Presentation of Faculty Awards: Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Dean
Presentation of Student Awards: Todd Goodson, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Department Chair, Curriculum and Instruction
Commencement Address: Linda Pretzer Thurston, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Student Commencement Speaker: Oath of Education Lucia Scott, Bachelor’s Candidate, Secondary Education hereby pledge my dedication to the profession of teaching. I accept the obligations and the Conferral of Degrees: Ichallenges of guiding students to knowledge, April Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice always showing them care and concern. I will President encourage respect for all people, and will cultivate the disciplined, yet free minds necessary for a Presentation of Degrees: democratic way of life. Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Dean I promise to champion policies which promote April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice quality in teaching and learning. I will provide President everyone engaged in education the opportunity to Linda Pretzer Thurston, Ph.D., Associate Dean achieve their own level of excellence. I will strive to David Griffin Sr., Ed.D., Assistant Dean become a knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision- maker and emulate these qualities which I pledge to Paul Burden, Ph.D., Assistant Dean foster. I recognize that at times my endeavors may Bradley Burenheide, Ph.D., Associate Professor, prove discouraging. Nonetheless, I remain faithful Curriculum and Instruction to the belief that my actions in the pursuit of these goals make me worthy of my profession, and make Alma Mater: my profession worthy of a free people. Noah Lindquist, Senior, Applied Music
Recessional: Virginia Houser, D.M.A., Associate Professor, Music
College of Education 41 From 2009-2011, Thurston served as a program initiated the Prairie Journal of Educational Research, a officer for the National Science Foundation, using her student-led journal that publishes research by students knowledge about gender, disabilities and evaluation in the college. In 2014, she provided leadership in Speaker issues in STEM — science, technology, engineering developing one of the few graduate certificate programs and mathematics — education. Thurston has had in social justice education in the nation. inda Pretzer Thurston, leadership positions in professional organizations, Ph.D., a fourth- such as the American Evaluation Association and the Focusing on topics as diverse as special education Lgeneration educator, has American Council on Rural Special Education, and services in rural areas, inclusive evaluation practices served the College of serves on several editorial boards. She has received and gender-based pedagogy, she has published three Education and Kansas many awards, including the Michael C. Holen books and 50 professional papers and made more than State University for 34 Excellence in Research and Creative Activities Award, 200 academic presentations at conferences on five years. Currently a professor a community leadership award from K-State's Staley continents, including speeches at the White House and in the special education, School of Leadership Studies, Researcher of the Year the United Nations. A textbook she co-authored is in counseling and student from the Kansas Council for Exceptional Children and its eighth edition and has been translated into Chinese. affairs department and the Director's Award for Excellence by the National In her years at K-State, Thurston has been awarded Linda Pretzer associate dean for research Science Foundation. more than $15 million in external funding. Thurston, Ph.D. and graduate studies, Thurston holds the Lydia E. A pioneer, Thurston was instrumental in developing Her hobbies are reading mysteries — about 200 a Skeen Endowed Chair in the first collegewide new faculty mentoring program at year; bird-watching — more than 700 species on six Education. K-State in 1999 and in 2000 she founded the Office of continents; and admiring her grandchildren. When Educational Innovation and Evaluation, which grew to someone asks Thurston what she does, she says, "I am a multimillion dollar enterprise within the college. She a teacher."
Awards The Dan and Cheryl Yunk Excellence committees. In 2012, he was elected to the Kansas sound pedagogical strategies with an approach that Senate for the 22nd District, which includes Clay and stresses caring and doing what is best for each student in Educational Administration Award Riley counties and part of Geary County. with a rigorous approach to content, Burenheide trains teachers who represent the ideal of teaching. ansas State Sen. Tom While the organizations in which he has served over He puts this into action by working with the We the Hawk is this year's five decades are too many to list, Hawk is known for People program as co-director for the state of Kansas. Krecipient of the prestigious championing causes at the state and local levels for Additionally, he has spent the last two years teaching a Dan and Cheryl Yunk education, agriculture, business, youth organizations, current issues class at Rock Creek High School, putting Excellence in Educational retirees, transportation, faith and more. his philosophy in action and providing his students Administration Award. with practical and real examples of how to be a premier The Yunks were exemplary Hawk is married to Diane DeNoon, a retired K-State teacher. teachers and administrators College of Education elementary education instructor. throughout their careers They have four adult children and four grandchildren. "On the first day of class each semester, I show my in the Manhattan-Ogden students a picture of my own six children," Burenheide State Sen. Tom USD 383 School District. said. "In doing so, I tell the students two things. One, Established in their honor, Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Hawk you have to show to me that I could trust you in this award recognizes Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher teaching my own children; each has a unique learning the importance of educational administrators in Award style and challenges in school. I want to make sure establishing environments that promote student my students are prepared to reach each of them. The learning. radley Burenheide, Ph.D., other reason why I show them my children is that my associate professor of students become my kids. Each semester, my children A noted former school administrator, respected Bcurriculum and instruction, gain 12 to 20 siblings. If you are one of my students, legislator and successful small business owner, Hawk was named the 2017 recipient you are one of my kids. My students become part of a has enhanced his innate leadership skills through of the Commerce Bank and larger family that we strive to maintain and keep as my education and professional development. A graduate W.T. Kemper Foundation kids go out and take on the vocation of teaching." of Kansas State University, Hawk earned a bachelor's Award for Outstanding degree in math education, master's degree in counseling Teaching. Burenheide received his bachelor's degree in education and doctoral degree in educational administration. from Ottawa University, his master’s degree in liberal He spent 33 years at Manhattan-Ogden USD 383, Burenheide joined the studies from Fort Hays State University and his beginning his career as a junior high math teacher and College of Education in doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Kansas counselor, then serving as curriculum director, assistant Bradley 2006 and is the coordinator State University. He spent five years teaching at USD superintendent for personnel and finance, and finally as Burenheide, Ph.D. for secondary social studies 315 in Colby and five years at USD 498 Valley Heights superintendent for the 2000-2001 school year. education. He teaches several courses at the graduate in Blue Rapids. and undergraduate levels. His research focuses on Like the Yunks, Hawk displayed tireless service to creative and innovative pedagogy, improving the students and families throughout his professional teaching of history, and instructional gaming. career in education, which became a springboard for his transition to public service at the state level. Burenheide's philosophy of education is what the Hawk served three terms in the Kansas House as Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Award the representative for the 67th District, during which for Outstanding Teaching advocates. By combining time he was a member of several prominent legislative
42 College of Education, Awards Kathryn A. Holen Excellence in College of Education and its Center for Student Martinez values the personal relationships and Professional Services in 2005. Since that time, established with her advisees and helping them Advising Award she has been a steadying influence for the center, develop competencies in every area of their lives. As providing support and training for the advisors, staff a former transfer student and student-athlete, she echelle Martinez, and recruitment coordinator. She advises elementary is comfortable working with students from diverse academic advisor, and secondary education students and student- backgrounds because she recognizes the unique Mis this year's recipient of athletes, coordinates the orientation class, and serves challenges faced by these student populations. the Kathryn A. Holen as the liaison for Kansas community colleges. Excellence in Advising Award. She is a native An enthusiastic supporter of the teaching of Liberal, and received profession, she was involved with the creation of her Bachelor of Science the college's "Why Teach" campaign and during and Master of Science the past year, she worked with others in the college from Emporia State to re-establish the physical education and health University. She moved program as well as the elementary education Mechelle Martinez, to Manhattan to join the program offered through K-State Global Campus. M.S. Degree Candidates
(Cl) (SU17) Elementary Education Katelyn Mae Hogsett, Lawrence Eric Raduzycki, Lee's Summit, Missouri Kathryn Nicole Hoit, Kansas City (Scl) Megan Marie Reece, Benton (Cl) Bachelor of Science Alyssa Lee Hollinger, Wichita Christina Elaine Roe, Wichita Paxton Alexandra Akin, Olathe Nina Elizabeth Hollingsworth, Elkhart Kaylyn Michele Rumford, Ottawa (SU17) Darian Lyna Allen, Lebanon Alexis Seymone Hullaby, Kansas City Molly Kay Schoendaller, Junction City (Cl) Rachel Alexis Arbuckle, Andover Jill Nicole Hummel, Hope Holly Olivia Schoonover, Andover Alana Morgan Avery, Lenexa Racheal Ann Hunt, Wamego Rylee Colleen Shea, Shawnee (Scl) Kelsi Nicole Baird, Salina Steven Robert Hunt, Junction City Emily Brown Sorrows, Locust Grove, Georgia (Mcl) Katie Rose Bartolac, Lenexa (SU17) Brooke Nichole Janssen, Solomon Cassidy Rae Stauffer, Topeka (Scl) Amanda Carolyn Bell, Overland Park Danica Lynn Johnson, Strong City Lacy Kay-Snow Stockton, La Cygne (Mcl) (Scl) (H) Samantha JoAnn Bendrick, Overland Park (SU17) Madison Hope Johnson, Manhattan Emily Pochop Stolfus, St. Joseph, Missouri (SU17) (Mcl) Natalie Rose Biel, Overland Park (Mcl) Courtney Ann June, Basehor Megan Rae Streit, Seneca (Scl) Alyssa Danielle Bisagno, Augusta Catherine Ellen Karst, Overland Park Kelli Christine Sweeney, Kansas City Regina Michele Bledsoe, Shawnee (SU17) Nicole Marie Kirk, Liberal McKenzie Elizabeth Swiger, Manhattan (Scl) Sidnee Maria Bowers, Manhattan (Cl) Loni Ann Kite, Fort Riley Kelly Lynn Toll, Manhattan Cierra Joy Casimir, Olathe Alexis Anne Klein, Garden Plain Emily Michelle Veach, Wichita Leah Elizabeth Chaska, Wichita Kaleigh Renee Klim, Andover Samantha Lynn Vogt, Leawood (Mcl) Ashley Elizabeth Collins, Wellington Jezarae Breann Knitter, Morganville Sarah Lynn Watkins, Derby Katherine Maurine Cross, Bonner Springs Hannah Elizabeth Koch, Baileyville Alecxander Beckford Watson, Wellsville (Mcl) Erin Marie Davis, Louisburg Robyn Kay Leroux, Cheney Rachel Eileen Welch, Garden City (Cl) (Scl) Kristen Elizabeth Doberer, Wichita (Mcl) Emilie Anne Liebe, Manhattan Katherine Jo Wernes, Olathe (Cl) Leeza Marie Enfield,White City (Mcl) Darissa Michelle Maley, Garnett Kayla Marie Yost, Clearwater Shiann Kileigh Farris, St. George Caitlin Ann-Cole McGraw, Olathe Eli Taylor Fort, Hays Elly Noel Miller, Kensington (Scl) Secondary Education Dakota Johnson Foster, Basehor Emma Ann Miller, Manhattan (Mcl) Andrea Marie Fournier, Olathe Mikaela Suzanne Mitchell, Lee's Summit, Missouri Bachelor of Science Rachel Jane Frank, Westmoreland (Scl) Shelby Lynn Morgan, Council Grove Seth Eldon Alexander, Garden City (Mcl) Lyndon Marie Frisch, Wichita Stephanie Ann Morrison, Great Bend Megan Leigh Anderson, Lenexa Natalie Helen Frische, Overland Park Logan Maxwell Nichols, Shawnee Mitchell Leonard Baumgartner, Bern (Cl) Dallas Johnelle Froome, Salina Alyssa Janelle Noble, Overland Park Michael Dane Begley, Liberal (Mcl) Bailey Kay Geiman, Stilwell Jennifer Lynn Obee, Junction City Jacob Bryant Bjostad, Haysville (SU17) Julia Anne George, Aurora, Colorado Hannah Elizabeth Pauls, Oakley Adam Bliesner, Chapman Jenna Breann Golay, Wichita Olga V. Pavlova, Milford Brandon Branscom, Topeka (SU17) Victoria Faye Hamilton, Topeka Marissa Kirin Perez, Junction City Travis Wayne Britz, Harrisonville, Missouri Kolby Lane Harris, Hepler Mary Katherine Peterson, Olathe Blanca Yadira Bueno, Kansas City (Cl) Rachel Marie Hiatt, Olathe Brittany Danielle Pfaff, Randolph Erica Paige Carr, Liberty, Missouri Haley Nicole Hlad, Salina Morgan Renee Powell, Platteville, Colorado Meredith Kelly Clark, Barnard Courtney Nicole Priddy, Silver Lake (Mcl)
College of Education, Awards, Degree Candidates 43 Tyler A. Clubine, Iola (SU17) Brooke Audrey Cooper, Bonner Springs (Mcl) Kaitlyn Rae Curtiss, Green Chi Un Dougherty, Kangjin, South Korea Jeffrey A. Dusin,Phillipsburg Jacob Alan Easterberg, Topeka Chloe N. Enfield,Greensburg Daniel Mark English, Harveyville Savanna Marie Floyd, Manhattan Timothy Declan Fogarty, Overland Park Brian James Hagstrom, Overland Park Karissa Magee Hammock, Cleveland, Texas (Mcl) Sarah-Margaret Heffernon,Stilwell (Cl) Brooke Elizabeth Hemmert, Oakley Tyler Chase Heying, Olathe Dane Kirby Janner, Overland Park Hailee Nicole Jenkins, Moore, Oklahoma Anne Marie Jirak, Marion (SU17) Anna Christine Gredell Jones, Overland Park (Scl) Mary Chesley Kilgore, Wichita (Cl) Jubilee Rose Kinney, Sweeny, Texas Katherine Nicole Kraly, Kansas City Samantha Lauren Kruse, Olathe Caden Arden Laptad, Olathe (Scl) Jordan Christian Little, Greensburg Kaitlyn Sarah Lowry, Chapman Blake Morgan Madsen, Manhattan Diana Martinez-Abarca Blake Lowell Mayer, Alta Vista Nicole Marie McKinnon, Topeka (Cl) Shannon Renee Miller, Abilene Sara Brielle Nider, Manhattan Colleen Rae O'Connor, McPherson Dylan Brendan Owings, Overland Park Daniel James Patterson, Merriam (Mcl) (H) Madeline Grace Plankers, Olathe (Scl) Emily Elizabeth Queen, Wichita (Cl) (SU17) Adam Joseph Schmitz, Westmoreland Anna Elizabeth Schneeberger, Fort Collins, Colorado (Mcl) Mallory Kay Schneeberger, Holcomb (Cl) Rachel Katharine Schrag, Kingman (Cl) Lucia Jeana Scott, Wichita (Cl) (H) Ryan James Scott, Topeka Kaitlin Rachel Smith, Olathe Ashley Nichole Strasser, Lenexa (SU17) Margaret Paige Thomas, Leawood Morgan Elizabeth Tull, Olathe Allison M. Walker, Onaga Brooke Waters, Salina (Cl) Samantha Lynn White, Silver Lake Mellissa Marie Wiltrout, Herington Callie AnnMarie Windholz, Salina Rachel Lillian Wrobel, Overland Park Samuel James Young, Lenexa
44 College of Education, Degree Candidates College of Business Administration
Processional:* Presentation of Degrees: Virginia Houser, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Music Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D., Dean Stacy Kovar, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Academic National Anthem:* Administration Taylor Fry, Bachelor’s Candidate, Marketing David Lehman, MBA, Instructor, Marketing Bente Janda, MBA, Assistant Dean for Student Welcome and Introductions: Services Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D., Dean Assisted by: Richard B. Myers, MBA, President Commencement Remarks: April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice Randy Sims, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer President and Secretary, Cerner Corp. Recessional:* Presentation of Awards: Virginia Houser, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Music Ralph E. Reitz Outstanding Teaching Award *The audience will please rise. Myung Kyo "M.K." Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Management
Kansas State Bank Outstanding Advising Award Myranda Kimble, MBA, Professional Development Advisor
Developing Scholar Research Award Sabuhi Sardarli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Finance
Outstanding Senior in Business Andrea Labiste Teme, Bachelor’s Candidate, Management
Alumni Association Greetings: Amy Button Renz, President and CEO, K-State Alumni Association
Student Remarks: Caitlynn Webb, Bachelor’s Candidate, Accounting
College of Business Administration 45 trademarks. His legal affairs responsibilities cover attorney in 1986, and he left as assistant general Cerner's global subsidiaries, including operations in counsel in 1993. Sims began his legal career as Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia an associate at the Kansas City-based law firm Speaker Pacific. of Morrison & Hecker, now known as Stinson Leonard Street. Sims joined Cerner in March 1997 after three years s senior vice president, at Farmland Industries Inc., where he last served Sims earned a bachelor's degree in economics chief legal officer as associate general counsel. At Farmland, then a from Kansas State University, a Juris Doctor from andA secretary of Cerner Fortune 200 agribusiness conglomerate, Sims was the University of Kansas School of Law, and Corp., Randy Simms is responsible for the legal staffing and management an executive fellows master's degree in business responsible for all legal of all company transactions, including financing, administration from Rockhurst University. He affairs at the company, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and alliances. serves on the board of directors of Alpha Lambda including general corporate, Educational Foundation, First Hand Foundation Securities and Exchange Before joining Farmland, Sims provided general and Starlight Theatre, and on the dean's Business Commission compliance, legal representation to the Marley Co., including Advisory Council of the College of Business transactions and litigation. services related to acquisitions and divestitures, real Administration and the Department of Economics Sims also oversees client estate, products liability, antitrust and litigation Advisory Council at K-State. He was a member of and non-client contracting, Randy Sims management. Marley was a diversified manufacturer the advisory board for the management department human resources support of industrial and residential products and provider at K-State from 2001-2007. Sims is a member of and intellectual property, of professional services to the water supply and various local and national bar associations. including patents and environmental markets. Sims joined Marley as an
Awards Ralph E. Reitz Kansas State Bank Outstanding Developing Scholar Research Award
Outstanding Teaching Award Advising Award abuhi Sardarli, assistant professor of finance, yung Kyo "M.K." yranda Kimble, Sis the 2017 recipient of Kim, assistant professional the Developing Scholar Mprofessor of operations and Mdevelopment advisor with Research Award. Sardarli supply chain management, the College of Business researches empirical is the recipient of the 2017 Administration's career corporate finance, defined Ralph E. Reitz Outstanding development team, is the contribution retirement Teaching Award. Each 2017 recipient of the Kansas plans and mutual funds. spring the College of State Bank Outstanding He also studies the effects Business Administration Advising Award. of corporate tax avoidance presents this award to and its relationship with a faculty member who Kimble joined the college Sabuhi Sardarli, Ph.D. institutional investments consistently demonstrates in September 2012 with Myung Kyo "M.K." Myranda Kimble, and index funds. outstanding abilities as a the Professional Advantage Kim, Ph.D. classroom teacher. MBA program. In her time at His published works include several studies K-State, she has developed strong relationships with documenting conflict of interest in wealth Since joining the college in 2013, Kim has her students. She is passionate about professional management, including retirement plans, mutual taught several rigorous courses in supply chain development and the difference it can make in the funds and separately managed accounts. In the management, logistics and quantitative methods/ lives and careers of students. Kimble challenges and last two years, Sardarli has published four papers analytics. He has established a reputation for encourages every student she works with to do their in high-quality journals and has presented seven innovative and engaging teaching methods, which best and start building professional skills now. papers at academic finance conferences. One of his have earned him high scores and praise on student publications was recently recognized with 2016 evaluations of his teaching as well as positive A K-State alumna, Kimble just earned her MBA Outstanding Article Award by the publishing reviews of his courses. Perhaps the most telling and has a Bachelor of Science in management. journal. He currently has several research papers comment was from a student who said, "This under review at top business journals. course was so interesting, I changed my major to operations and supply chain management." The faculty co-advisor for the Student Finance Association, Sardarli is member of the College of Kim received his doctorate in operations and Business Administration's Research Committee and sourcing management from the Eli Broad the K-State Office of Undergraduate Research & Graduate School of Management at Michigan Creative Inquiry's advisory council. State University. He also has a Master of Science in business administration, with a specialization Before joining K-State in August 2013, Sardarli in operations management, from Seoul National earned a doctorate in finance from the University University and a Bachelor of Science in business of Florida. He has an MBA from the University of administration from Hanyang University, both in Missouri and Bachelor of Business Administration Seoul, South Korea. He was recognized with the from Pittsburg State University. college's Developing Scholar Research Award in 2015.
46 College of Business Administration, Speaker, Awards Degree Candidates
* (SU17) Accounting Zachary Scott Shogren, Winfield Dakota Lane Bartell, Wamego Shelby Deanne Showalter, Derby Rogelio Rivas Benitez Florentin, Asunción, Brody G. Ackley, Hutchinson Kaila B. Sneath, Hutchinson (SU17) Paraguay (SU17) Brett Thomas Bachman, St. Joseph, Missouri Abigail Steiner, McPherson (Scl) Jonathan Rodney Buultjens, Manhattan Levi Samuel Baker, Lawrence Jordyn Nicole Stephens, Manhattan (Cl) * Jacob William Caldwell, Lawrence Lucas Antonio Casenove, Goddard * Jillian Bethany Taylor, Hays (Cl) * Hunter Bradley Chandler, Almena Michael Patrick Chalfant, Olathe * Rashae Latrice Taylor, Kansas City, Missouri * Logan V. Clark, Alta Vista (Cl) Aaron Nicholas Chapman, Wichita Emilie Thill, Great Bend (F17) * Kevin Alston Cole, Vermilion, Ohio Juan Carlos Contreras, Liberal Theresa Marie Toler, St. Marys Lance James Conklin, Argonia Keaper Baylee Czarniecki, Wichita Kristy Nicole Urich, Tulsa, Oklahoma (SU17) Roger Ryan Copple, Overland Park Katee Loraine Damashek, Burlington Kimberly Vaughn, Shawnee Colborn Levi Couchman, Scott City John Paul Derksen, Lee's Summit, Missouri Mohamed Ali Wahba, Overland Park * Riley Alan Craig, Edgerton Joseph Michael Scott Descartes, Arkansas City (Scl) Derek Edgar Ward, Ellinwood (Scl) Garrett Lee Crome, Marysville Michael Austin Emley, Overland Park (H)* Caitlyn Richelle Webb, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Scl) Han Dong, Zhengzhou, China (SU17) Kira Jean Finn, Maize Shaquan Shavon White, Junction City Lindsey Anne Erskin, Johnson Reid Palmer Frye, Mission Hills (Scl) * Anne Christine Willman, Prairie Village (Scl) Luke Jacob Fields, Shawnee Leslie Ann Geist, Bel Aire Ashley Taylor Wilmoth, Wichita Douglas Scott Fleet, Overland Park Brittany Nicole Gleason, Kinsley Dylan Lee Wissman, Albert * Hannah Nicole Ford, Basehor Wesley Alan Goforth, East Peoria, Illinois Matthew Joseph Zemanick, Wichita (Scl) * Briana Marie Fowler, Wakefield Nicholas David Greco, Overland Park (Mcl) * Ming Gao, Chongqing, China (Su17) Zoey Marie Gubitoso, Hays Entrepreneurship Tanner Lee Garver, Basehor (Mcl) Kori Ann Harbin, Anthony (SU17) * Kelly Nicole Gay, Manhattan (Scl) Jill Heimerman, Garden Plain * Marcus Alan Baysinger, Wichita Asher Johnson Gilliland, Topeka Zenan Huang, Shenzhen, China (Su17) David Elliott Blank, Lenexa Kristin Navestad Gundersen, Arendal, Norway (Scl) (Mcl) * Meg Mary Huelskamp, Andover (Scl) * Ted Andrew Boersma, Cimarron Ryan Mitchell Haefke, Olathe (Scl) * Shari Lynn Humbard, Junction City (Scl) Wellington Shane Coleman III, New Orleans, Louisiana Brock Robert Hanf, Atchison (SU17) Andrew Charles Hurtig, Wichita * Adam Charles Fuchs, Wichita Brooke Lynee Hattrup, Kinsley * Kamilla Janae Jones, Norton Hunter Ryan Harrison, Great Bend Jacob Aaron Heindel, Lenexa Sadie Ann Jones, Hutchinson Cateline Jane Renee Isely, Bird City Jacob Andrew Herman, Overland Park * * Katie Lynn Keck Meyer, Stilwell Kevin Robert Jantsch, Mission Hills Kyle Charles Hillman, Overland Park (SU17) Mabry Alexander Keel, Kansas City, Missouri * Paige Marie Kriley, Stockton Gregory Alexander Hilton, Frederick, Maryland Page Henry Kendall, Wichita * Ian Gregory Lofton, Olathe Jack Briscoe Dean Howell, Syracuse (SU17) Ashley Dawn Knoll, Deerfield (Scl) Timothy William Marting, Lee's Summit, Missouri Ji Hua, Quzhou, China Shelon A. Knox, St. Louis, Missouri Richelle Rose Paulson, Woodston Cody Alexander Humphreys, Overland Park (SU17) Stephen Michael Kucera, Kansas City (Scl) Matthew Jon Penner, Olathe Nicolas James Jackson, Wichita * (SU17) Taylor Ann Mahring, Overland Park Jakeb M. Radmacher, Topeka Andrew Jewell, Salina (SU17) * Sydney R. Martinez, Peculiar, Missouri Chase Jacob Sabbert, St. Joseph, Missouri Grant Jacob Kalberer, Overland Park Grant Adam McGinn, Olathe Andrew Patrick Scott, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ryan Andrew King, Fort Knox, Kentucky Maureen Allison McCafferty,Wichita Kelsey Elizabeth Shepherd, Topeka Nicole Kristin Knox, Abilene (SU17) Hannah Rose Michael, Overland Park * Taylor Scott Siegman, Leawood Larissa A. Liggett, Tescott (Scl) (H) * (Mcl) * Logan Matthew Miner, St. George Lily Marie Staab, Overland Park Wen Liu, Tianjin, China (SU17) * Kelly Marie O'Keeffe,Olathe (Mcl) Max Mammel Stewart, Hutchinson Travis Gerald Lueger, St. Marys (Cl) (SU17) Sarah A. Peterson, Rosemount, Minnesota (H) Brionna Shawnt'e Taylor, Santa Clarita, California Justin Ryan Magott, Allen, Texas Samuel Jacob Power, Lenexa (Mcl) * Sarah Jo Townsley, Spring Hill Anna Irene Marken, Leawood * (Mcl) Joseph Albert Radetic, Overland Park Courtney Renae Winkley, Topeka Kyle Joseph Marra, Overland Park Justin Kendall Reilly, Salina Briell Nicole Zweygardt, Topeka Alexander William May, Prairie Village Angela Elizabeth Ritter, Dresden (Mcl) Bernardo James May, Kansas City Andrew Jeremy Robben, Oakley Finance Matthew George Millar, Leavenworth Martina Nicole Scates, Manhattan (SU17) Owen Jacob Miller, Overland Park Allison Lee Scheurer, Leavenworth (SU17) Micaela Arriola Arza, Asunción, Paraguay (Cl) James Michael Mindrup, Manhattan (SU17) Benjamin David Seiler, Andale (Scl) * Melissa Jo Asper, Geuda Springs Mitchell Allen Mize, Olathe (Cl) * Grace Nicole Sewell, Overland Park (Mcl) (H) Chandler Elliott Ayer, Derby Matthew Benjamin Myers, Abilene (Mcl)
College of Business Administration, Degree Candidates 47 Chase Tanner Newell, Ulysses Management Megan Elaine Meadows, Blue Springs, Missouri Michael Patrick O'Laughlin, Prairie Village Luis Alberto Mejia, Junction City (SU17) Casey Rene Pearson-Adams, Junction City Babatunde O Alabi, Ifelodun, Nigeria (SU17) Christian Mills, Dodge City * * Breanna Reyann Pfannenstiel, Topeka Whitney Maria Amaro, Pratt (SU17) Erica Lanoux Modzelewski, Jacksonville, Florida Matthew John Reilley, Wichita Dalyn Robert Anderson, Sedgwick Reid August Najvar, Spring, Texas * * Kelsey Nicole Ryan, Olathe Zachary Scott Beach, Manhattan (SU17) Brett Christopher Neely, Lenexa Reid Francis Schmidling, Hockessin, Delaware Bonny Jaeh Boultinghouse, Great Bend (Cl) * Tate William Nystrom, Aurora, Colorado * (Scl) Mason Kenneth Schoen, Overland Park Osten Spencer Brown, Wichita * John David Palmer, Olathe Aaron Keith Shamburg, Beloit Shai Lee Buelow, Manhattan Evangelos Gregory Papadelis, Wichita Lauren Nicole Shaw, Overland Park Katie Elizabeth Carlsen, Prairie Village (SU17) Paul Riley Pierce, DeKalb, Missouri (Cl) Charles Anthony Shockley, Lawson, Missouri Yian Chen, Beijing, China Kayla Poore, Overland Park (SU17) Seth Alexander Smith, St. Louis, Missouri Stacy Lee Childs, Keller, Texas Santiago Farid Racca Rachid, Asunción, Paraguay * John Patrick Stewart, St. Marys Madison Paige Cunningham, Tonganoxie Jaron Jeffery Randle,St. Louis, Missouri Christian William Stromgren, Osage City Chase Craig Currier, Overland Park Tyler John Remy, Goddard (SU17) (SU17) Junzhe Sunxu, Kunming, China Dakota Paige Dawson, Wichita Elizabeth Louise Reynolds, Lancaster, California Addison C. Tantillo, Gardner Zachary Taylor Doshier, Andover (SU17) Nicolas Daniel Richardson, Wichita (SU17) Teng Teng, Beijing, China Youlin Duan, Xuzhou, China Gregory Richard Rieber, Orange, California Ashley Elizabeth Thomas, Lincoln, Nebraska Michael Charles Dula, Bucyrus Dee J. Roblyer, Cimarron (Cl) Preston Thomas Tucker, Wichita Denise Adriana Durham, Manhattan Connor Andrew Rockrohr, Lenexa (SU17) (SU17) Kristy Nicole Urich, Tulsa, Oklahoma Jesse Sisco Ertz, Mediapolis, Iowa Jordon Travis Routh, Alma * (SU17) Daniel Andrew Vasquez, Houston, Texas Lindsey Anne Fangman, Lawrence Keith James Schnug, Elk City Lexi Ann Wallingford, Augusta Caleb Sheridan Fenn, Thornton, Colorado Todd Paul Seiler, Andale Nickolas Kaden Walsh, Lyndon Efren Josue Frayre, Garden City * Nathaniel L. Shafer, Topeka (SU17) Jia Wang, Xi'an, China Tia' Rochelle Gamble, DeSoto, Texas Susan M. Shuman, Manhattan (SU17) Weijian Wang, Huangshi, China Cecilia Mae George, Lincoln, Nebraska * Ross Philip Siebe, Wakefield (SU17) Xianjuan Wang, Wuhan, China John Giesy, Osage City (SU17) Waynique LaShawn Sims, Killeen, Texas (SU17) (Cl) Joseph Andrew Warner, Hutchinson Alan Dean Gilbert, Manhattan Brandi Lynne Sites, Lenexa (Scl) (SU17) Haley Lauren Waters, Shawnee Gabriel Anthony Gutierrez, Victoria Joshua Michael-Scott Snow, Rockford, Illinois (SU17) Kylie Ann Watson, Centennial, Colorado Nicholas Collett Hammer, Lenexa (SU17) Wynnette Sommerfeld, Newton * Brittany Nicole Werth, Overland Park Katie Lynn Hampton, Olathe (SU17) Ryan John Stark, Solomon Marlee Anne Wesselschmidt, Kansas City, Missouri Chen Han, Xi'an, China Chad Nicklaus Swanson, Overland Park (SU17) Jianmeng Yang, Wuhan, China Austin Colten Harkrader, Tonganoxie James Allen Wardlow, Overland Park (SU17) Yachen Yu, Yangzhong, China Michelle Jean Harper, Topeka (Scl) Cody Ray Watson, Forsyth, Missouri (Cl) (SU17) Chenyu Zhang, Xi'an, China Monique Ta'nisha Harris, Landover, Maryland (SU17) Mollee Weber, Frankfort * Zheming Zhang, Qingdao, China Kaneil Antonio Harrison, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica (SU17) Bryant Patrick West, Wichita * Blake Irving Zimmerling, Waterville Brian Richard Heinz, San Diego, California Tamara Lachone Williams, Austin, Texas (Mcl) * Matthew C. Zuiss, Longview, Texas Natalie Renee Hendricks, Overland Park (SU17) (H) Casie Lee Winchell, Agra Jaquelinne Herrera, Liberal Alexa Danielle Woodson, New Prague, (Cl) (SU17) Minnesota General Business Sheng Huang, Zhengzhou, China Tyler Ray Johnston, Parsons Yucheng Xu, Changshu, China Gene Michael Clayton, St. George Morgan Diane Jones, Valley Center Trale Blake Yost, Minneola Carlie Marie Darby, Wichita (F16) Nicole Danielle Jones, Council Grove (SU17) Hannah Ahava Young, Burlington Adam Michael Fechter, Meriden Palma Juhasz, Debrecen, Hungary (Cl) Yan Zhang, Beijing, China Isaac Robert Honer, Shawnee Kristi Marie Katlin, Leawood (Cl) Kyle Christopher House, Salina John M. Kay, Overland Park Management Information Systems Bryan Timothy Kloppe, Buckeye, Arizona Natalie Lynn Kestle, Damascus, Oregon Cassidy Rose LaMair, Temecula, California Matthew Zea Kundert, Mason City, Iowa Mohammad Abdulaziz Aleidan, Manhattan (SU17) (Cl) Derrick James Leggett, Kansas City, Missouri Andrea Karina Labiste Teme, Encarnación, Omar Abdullah I Almedaihesh, Riyadh, Ryan Allen McElroy, Ulysses Paraguay (Scl) (SU17) Saudi Arabia (SU17) Marisol Ochoa Miller, Oceanside, California Qing Lei, Baoji, China (F17) Samuel Scott Broadbent, Inverness, Illinois Matthew Ryan Schmitz, Hiawatha Brityn Kae Like, Leawood Alexander Thomas Cook, Bucyrus * Dustin Lee Schroller, Salina Ashley Nicole Linaweaver, Leavenworth Derek Andrew Cox, Topeka (Mcl) Katherine Alyse Staab, Leawood Alexander M. Maryman, Wichita Santosh Kumar Dandi, Merriam Sandra P. Stewart, Dunwoody, Georgia Leticia Martinez, Kansas City Jared Alexander Dinkel, Garden City * Jeffery Charles Yenzer, Raymore, Missouri Hannah Marie Matchell, Colby Brooke Renee Gershon, Overland Park Emma Lauren McCullough, Olathe (SU17) Wyatt Benjamin Gettler, Garnett Heather Marie McDougall, Arvada, Colorado Tyler Alan Harris, Chapman (SU17)
48 College of Business Administration, Degree Candidates Michael Allen Jackman, Kansas City Libby Lea Herwig, Olathe Korbin McClain Sharp, Leawood Dustin Marcelo Lara, Sabetha Kathryn Christine Hess, Overland Park Stephen Douglas Shelton, Lenexa Paige Morgan Lauer, Wichita Shelby Lee Heydon, Topeka Yumeng Shi, Chengde, China Paul T. Law, Overland Park (SU17) Levi Elton Hirsh, Kinsley (SU17) Scott Michael Slapper, Prairie Village (SU17) Jordan Rayshawn Markley-Kubias, Ottawa Luke Michael Hougland, Olathe Sarah Michelle Spradling, Leawood Christopher Patton McGee, Leawood Fangyuan Huang, Tianjin, China Emily Elizabeth Stanley, Prairie Village Anurag Muthyam, Hyderabad, India Anna Meghan Hughes, Shawnee Jessica Rae Stieben, Bazine Phuong Viet Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam Chunxue Jin, Dandong, China (SU17) Kevin Franklin Stief, Overland Park Morgan Christine Pehlman, Kansas City, Missouri Kristin Meredith Johnson, Plano, Texas Austin Joseph Stom, Olathe Wyatt Martin Peters, Pomona Zachary Laurence Johnston, Olathe Taylor Austin Swanson-Lhuillier, Elsmore Nadeem Shaik, Vijayawada, India Ryan Michael Kabriel, Manhattan Henry Dakota Sydow, Salina Matthew Stephen Tracy, Wichita Kyle Patrick Kain, Shawnee Sarah Elizabeth Trout, Leawood (SU17) Marshall Dean Wethington, Wamego (Mcl) Alexa Jordan Kasitz, Wichita Maria Nicole Vannicola, Lenexa (SU17) Cooper William Wiedeman, Leawood Zachary David Kasmiskie, Overland Park Steven Daniel Wegner, Ankeny, Iowa Jeremy Adam Youk, Wichita Austin H. Katsorelos, Leawood Sommer Lynn Wiebrecht, Shawnee Jumanna Imad Khamis, Manhattan Chase Dean Wilson, Holton Kalli Marie King, Overland Park (SU17) Dongliang Wu, Hangzhou, China (SU17) Marketing Gavin Thomas Kirk, Lawrence Yirui Wu, Manhattan (SU17) (SU17) Abigail Leeanne Agnew, Haysville Connor Steven Knabe, Leawood Molly Madelyn Young, Denver, Colorado Holly Marie Audiss, Wichita * Emily Michael Knobbe, Webster Groves, Missouri Linlin Zeng, Beijing, China (SU17) Ethan Joseph Bach, Kansas City Joshua Michael Larson, Shawnee Zachary Lain Zerger, Olathe Andrew Craig Bayless, Kechi Nicholas Arnold Leiker, Kansas City, Missouri Zaicheng Zhu, Jiangsu, China * Brooke Ellen Becker, Hutchinson (F16) Amanda Cecilie Limseth, Oslo, Norway Blake Michael Benton, Wichita Cameron Scott Lober, Topeka Certificate in International Justin David Beyer, Overland Park Lydia Leigh Lobmeyer, Follett, Texas Ryan Allen Lorimor, Moundridge Business Morgan Elizabeth Blake, Olathe Michael Austin Emley, Overland Park Amanda Marie Marchesini, Loudonville, New York Jessica Lynn Boedeker, Overland Park Tia' Rochelle Gamble, DeSoto, Texas Adam Kendall Buehler, Russell Matthew James Martin, Overland Park (SU17) Leslie Ann Geist, Bel Aire Megan Ann Martin, Olathe Jason Luis Carreon, Garden City Kristin Navestad Gundersen, Arendal, Norway Sarah Morgan Cauffield,Overland Park Rebecca Meganck, Louisburg (SU17) Lydia Leigh Lobmeyer, Follett, Texas Ashley Michelle Chastain, Shawnee Chase Andrew Miller, McPherson * Anna Irene Marken, Leawood (SU17) Trevor Wallace Moy, Lenexa Nicholas Patrick Christian, Mulvane Georgina Rubio, Grand Island, Nebraska (SU17) Sean Worth Murray, Leavenworth Kayla Danielle Clapp, Caney Caitlyn Richelle Webb, Colorado Springs, Colorado Matthew Dillon Comfort, Minneapolis Sterling C. Muse, Manhattan Bret David Cook, Overland Park Tyler Dean Nattier, Wichita Kody James Cook, Manhattan Amna Nawaz, Manhattan Certificate in Integrated Millie Kate Copper, Hays Harrison Charles Nelson, Mission Hills Investment Management (SU17) (SU17) Xiaoda Cui, Laoling, China Xin Nie, Chongqing, China Dakota Lane Bartell, Wamego (SU17) Brooks William DeBord, Manhattan Riley Marie Nizzi, Overland Park Rogelio Rivas Benitez Florentin, Asunción, * (SU17) Godahena Kankanamge Hansaka Kohala De Silva, Rowdie Joe Pate, Elkhart Paraguay Manhattan Sydney Patterson, McKinney, Texas Jacob William Caldwell, Lawrence Lily Rose Dollarhide, Newton (Mcl) (H) Richard Ernest Pearson, Prairie Village Lance James Conklin, Argonia Michelle Suzanne Dorsey, Olathe (Mcl) Michael Dean Penny, Lawrence Luke Jacob Fields, Shawnee Alexis Arleen Dryden, Richmond Matthew F. Peters, Shawnee Jack Briscoe Dean Howell, Syracuse Annissa Margaret Durar, Manhattan Alexander S. Piggott, Overland Park Cody Alexander Humphreys, Overland Park Jonathan Jordan Evans, Olathe (SU17) Timothy James Porter, Lenexa Bernardo James May, Kansas City Ciara Tatum Factor, Yukon, Oklahoma (SU17) Weston James Prockish, Topeka Hannah Rose Michael, Overland Park (SU17) Jordon Thomas Feltes, Valley Center Ethan Michael Rice, Shawnee Mitchell Allen Mize, Olathe David Austin Fisher, Lenexa (SU17) James W. Riehl, Overland Park Jiri Pillar, Czech Republic Lynda Elizabeth Fowler, Emporia Logan Connor Roberts, Overland Park Matthew C. Zuiss, Longview, Texas (SU17) Hayden Michael Frazier, Overland Park Georgina Rubio, Grand Island, Nebraska (SU17) (Mcl) Nicholas John Rysavy, Overland Park Taylor Ann Fry, Great Bend Certificate in Professional Matthew Green, Lenexa Alexander Harrison Schell, Overland Park (Mcl) Nichole Breanne Hall, Derby Cody Daniel Schlitzer, Stilwell Strategic Selling Abigail Leeanne Agnew, Haysville Matthew Peter Hanson, Olathe Luke David Schwertfeger, Wichita Jessica Amber Ayres, Wichita Daniel Christopher Harris, Ogden Alex Jayden Seely, Wichita (SU17) Ethan Joseph Bach, Kansas City Amy Leann Hein, Shawnee (Scl) Chenhao Shan, Arcadia, California
College of Business Administration, Degree Candidates 49 Dakota Lane Bartell, Wamego (SU17) Brooke Ellen Becker, Hutchinson (F16) Morgan Elizabeth Blake, Olathe Bonny Jaeh Boultinghouse, Great Bend Jason Luis Carreon, Garden City Bret David Cook, Overland Park Millie Kate Copper, Hays Brooks William DeBord, Manhattan Hayden Michael Frazier, Overland Park Blake William Goodin, Princeton, Missouri Matthew Green, Lenexa Kathryn Christine Hess, Overland Park Kevin Robert Jantsch, Mission Hills Kristin Meredith Johnson, Plano, Texas Alexa Jordan Kasitz, Wichita Connor Steven Knabe, Leawood Andrea Karina Labiste Teme, Encarnación, Paraguay Nicholas Arnold Leiker, Kansas City, Missouri Lydia Leigh Lobmeyer, Follett, Texas Matthew James Martin, Overland Park Taylor Jane Oldham, Dodge City Sydney Patterson, McKinney, Texas Casey Rene Pearson-Adams, Junction City Logan Connor Roberts, Overland Park Nicolas John Rysavy, Overland Park (SU17) Alexander Harrison Schell, Overland Park Cody Daniel Schlitzer, Stilwell Alex Jayden Seely, Wichita Stephen Douglas Shelton, Lenexa Emily Lou Stec, Atchison Austin Joseph Stom, Olathe Chase Dean Wilson, Holton Molly Madelyn Young, Denver, Colorado (SU17)
50 College of Business Administration, Degree Candidates College of Agriculture
Processional: Presentation of Diplomas: Stephen Kucera, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Music John Floros, Ph.D., Dean and Accounting Assisted by: National Anthem: Sandy Klein, M.S., Assistant Dean Allison Schulz, Bachelor's Candidate, Animal Sciences Shannon Washburn, Ph.D., Assistant Dean and Industry Zelia Wiley, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
Reflections: Recessional: Karly Frederick, Bachelor's Candidate, Agribusiness Stephen Kucera, Bachelor's Candidate, Applied Music and Accounting Introductions: Don Boggs, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Recognition of Faculty Award Recipients: Don Boggs, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Recognition of Honors Graduates: Shannon Washburn, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
Commencement Address: Daryl Buchholz, Ph.D., Associate Director, Extension and Applied Research
Student Address: Carrie Carlson, Bachelor's Candidate, Food Science and Industry
Conferral of Degrees: John Floros, Ph.D., Dean
Presentation of Degree Candidates: Allen Featherstone, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Agricultural Economics Jason Ellis, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Department Head, Communications and Agricultural Education Joe Harner, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Gary Pierzynski, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Agronomy Candice Shoemaker, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Horticulture and Natural Resources Ken Odde, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Animal Sciences and Industry Karen Schmidt, Ph.D., Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Gordon Smith, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Grain Science and Industry
College of Agriculture 51 As an extension soil fertility specialist at the represents 75 extension systems. As chair, he was University of Missouri, Buchholz put his practical instrumental in planning the May 2014 national outlook to good use. He developed and implemented centennial celebration of the Smith Lever Act, Speaker programs in soil fertility, fertilizer use efficiency, the federal law that established the Cooperative soil testing, environmental and water quality, no- Extension Service. till cropping management and site-specific crop aryl Buchholz, a native management to assist growers, dealers and the public Buchholz was elected a fellow of the American of South Dakota, was understand principles of nutrient management and Society of Agronomy and received the Ruby Dinvolved with a wide range of using those principles for agricultural improvement. Distinguished Service Award from Epsilon Sigma 4-H projects as a youth. He Phi, recognition for his outstanding contributions to then graduated from South Buchholz returned to K-State in 1992 as a professor the profession. Dakota State University of agronomy and assistant director of agriculture with a degree in agronomy, and natural resources for K-State Research and Since 2004, Buchholz has served as associate director becoming the first college Extension. He accepted the associate director for extension and applied research. He provides graduate in his family. position 12 years later. overall leadership for the day-to-day operations of approximately 240 K-State Research and Extension He received his doctorate His leadership skills have been recognized on agents, 110 faculty and more than 400 support staff, in 1980 from Kansas State multiple levels. He served as the regional chair of the and a budget exceeding $60 million. Buchholz is Daryl Buchholz, University. As a graduate North Central Cooperative Extension Association retiring this month to spend more time with his Ph.D. student, he realized that the and two terms on the Extension Committee on family. outcomes of agricultural Organization and Policy, including assignments on research went far beyond laboratories and papers. He the Budget and Legislative, Personnel, and Executive was interested in the practical application and how it committees. In 2013, he chaired the Extension could help agriculture. Committee on Organization and Policy, which
Awards
Charlie Barden, Ph.D. Ignacio Ciampitti, Ph.D. David Grieger, Ph.D. Professor, Horticulture and Natural Resources Assistant Professor, Agronomy Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Friend of Master Gardeners Award Alpha Rho Chapter’s Epsilon Sigma Phi Early College of Agriculture Faculty of Semester, Fall 2016 Career Recognition Andrew Barkley, Ph.D. Jason Griffin, Ph.D. Professor and Coffman Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Larry Corah, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agricultural Economics Professor Emeritus, Animal Sciences and Industry American Society for Horticultural Science Nursery College of Agriculture Faculty of the Semester Livestock Publications Council Headliner Award Crops Working Group Distinguished Achievement Award, Fall 2016 Feeding Quality Forum 2016 Industry Achievement Award Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Award Quality of Communication Award Steve Harbstreit, Ph.D. Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award Greg Davis, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Communications and Agricultural Associate Professor, Horticulture and Natural Resources Education Jason Bergtold, Ph.D. Faculty of the Semester, Fall 2016 National FFA VIP Award Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics National Association of Agricultural Educators Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Kevin Donnelly, Ph.D. Lifetime Achievement Award Distinguished Teaching Award Professor, Agronomy Kansas Association of Career and Technical Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Teacher Award Education Lifetime Achievement Award Elizabeth Boyle, Ph.D. Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Allen Featherstone, Ph.D. Mary Beth Kirkham, Ph.D. American Meat Science Association Fellow Professor and Department Head, Agricultural Economics Professor, Agronomy 2016 American Meat Science Association Signal Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Honorary Member, International Union of Soil Service Award Outstanding Research Award, Agricultural Finance Scientists and Management Section Barry Bradford, Ph.D. Cathie Lavis, Ph.D. Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Bob Goodband, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Horticulture and Natural Resources American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Faculty of the Semester, Spring 2016 Young Teacher Award Pennsylvania State University 2016 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus Dave Nichols, Ph.D. Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry College of Agriculture Advisor of the Year
52 College of Agriculture, Speaker, Awards Gary Pierzynski, Ph.D. Aleksan Shanoyan, Ph.D. Evan Titgemeyer, Ph.D. University Distinguished Professor and Department Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Head, Agronomy Western Agricultural Economics Association 2016 American Society of Animal Science Fellow Gamma Sigma Delta Distinguished Faculty Award Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award: Research Category President-Elect of the American Society for Agronomy Young-Cheng Shi, Ph.D. Peter Tomlinson, Ph.D. Professor, Grain Sciences and Industry Assistant Professor, Agronomy Jesse Poland, Ph.D. Phil Williams Applied Research Award Gamma Sigma Delta Early Career Award Assistant Professor, Agronomy AACC International Fellow National Association of Plant Breeders Early Career Nelson Villoria, Ph.D. Scientist Award Candice Shoemaker, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics Professor and Department Head, Horticulture and Southern Association Agricultural Economist Vara Prasad, Ph.D. Natural Resources Association Emerging Scholar Award University Distinguished Professor, Agronomy American Horticultural Therapy Association 2016 2016 University Distinguished Professor Alice Burlingame Humanitarian Service Award Steve Welch, Ph.D. 2016 Iman Research Award Professor, Agronomy American Association for the Advancement of Gordon Smith, Ph.D. Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Science Fellow Professor and Department Head, Grain Sciences and Award Industry Ron Pope, Ph.D. 2017 IFT Fellow Elizabeth Yeager, Ph.D. Instructor, Animal Sciences and Industry Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics College of Agriculture Faculty of Semester, Spring 2016 Xuizhi "Susan" Sun, Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics Association University Distinguished Professor, Grain Sciences and Outstanding Young Scholar, Agricultural Finance Randy Phebus, Ph.D. Industry and Management Section Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry Fellow Induction of American Society of Bob Krause and Marty Vanier Research Fellow Agricultural and Biological Engineers
DeAnn Presley, Ph.D. Curtis Thompson, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Agronomy Professor, Agronomy Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Teacher Award Fellow of the North Central Weed Science Society
Degree Candidates
Agricultural Economics Emily Anne Davis, Louisburg Cole Charles Leis, Garden Plain Wesley Boyd Davis, Harveyville Justin Lucas Linn, Abilene Agribusiness Clayton Douglas Esslinger, Norton Shaobo Liu, Qingdao, China Avery James Farrant, Meriden Henry John David Mascaux, Olathe Bachelor of Science Karly Bliss Frederick, Alden Matthew Lee McClaren, Fowler (Mcl) in Agribusiness Jacob Jantzen Friesen, Overbrook (Cl) Megan McDonald, Ness City Blaine David Alexander, Trenton, Texas Weston Eugene Gilbreth Sr., Garnett Steven Ross Miller, Garden City Samantha Lea Banahan, Steele City, Nebraska Dylan Benjamin Goeckel, Hanover Scott Olberding, Seneca Craig Austin Beachner, Parsons Gabriel Paul Goetzman, Overland Park Shaina Diane Ott, Stockton Kaylynne Jean Bonneau, Downs (Scl) Blake William Goodin, Princeton, Missouri Colton Tate Pevehouse, Gardner Nichole Rae Borgelt, Ashland Alexander Paul Grommet, Wichita (Cl) Yuchen Qin, Changchun, China Nicholas R. Boyer, Lenexa Grace Elizabeth Hammer, Wallace (Cl) Sarah Catherine Rahjes, Phillipsburg Hunter Patrick Brown, Montezuma Paul Michael Hartwich, Onaga Colton Jackson Row, Overland Park Molly Joy Browning, Dover Joseph Ernest Haug, Seneca Megan Briann Schuster, Richmond Kent Marcus Bruna, Hanover Payton Alan Hays, Parsons Cody James Seiler, Inman Cole Matthew Burnside, Hesston (Cl) Zachary Alan Heiman, Chapman Scott Mitchell Spiker, Wichita Emily Ann Carls, Arenzville, Illinois Yanxi Jin, Nantong, China Curtis Anthony Stallbaumer, Baileyville Jordan Kae Carlson, Clay Center Michelle Mae Keyes, Springfield, Nebraska Dalton James Stene, Lenexa Cole Garrett Claassen, Whitewater Kyle Joseph Krug, Kansas City, Missouri Michael Henry Wehkamp, Ingalls
College of Agriculture, Awards, Degree Candidates 53 Frantina Maria Williams, Platte City, Missouri Chance Michael Hunley, Columbus Agronomy Clayton Carl Wood, Lewis Hannah Marie Johlman, Sheridan, Wyoming Spencer David Yenni, Lindsborg Kalene Marie Lozick, San Diego, California (Mcl) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Rachel Margaret Zimmerman, Satanta Daniel Ray Martin, Hugoton Daniel Robert Adee, Silver Lake Leigh Ann Maurath, Oakley Allison Aubert, St. Marys (Scl) Agricultural Economics Jamie LouAnn Morrissey, Omaha, Nebraska Cody Lambert Brown, Kearney, Nebraska * Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Braidyn Danielle Rucker, Newton Scott Eugene Cain, Sterling (Mcl) Tanner Michael Aherin, Phillipsburg Amanda Marie Sales, Valley Falls Wade Thomas Capoun, Paxico Nolan Kenneth Allison, Eureka Audrey Lynn Schmitz, Axtell Crystal Jean Dau, Sheridan, Illinois Blake Michael Baird, Silver Lake Ashley Nicole Tercero, San Martin, California William Gary Davis, Belgrade, Maine (Cl) Justus Bartonek, Olmitz Dandi Rene' Thomas, Elkhart Jacob J. Dreiling, Minneola Linda Louella Bilberry, Garden City Anissa Marie Zagonel, Girard Taylor Chloe Fischer, Dodge City Conner Brianna Duff, Overland Park Hayden R Guetterman, Bucyrus (Mcl) Ethan Graham Fowler, McPherson Agricultural Education Keddrick Scott Hart, Wichita Tanner James Gasper, Tipton Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Derek Joseph Henry, Wetmore Tyler Joseph Gosch, Garden City Macy Marissa Anderson, Buhler Jeffery Lewis Kirk,Lawrence (Scl) Bret McClain Gum, Johnson Beth Nicole Augustine, Ellis Jaret James Kluender, Perryville, Missouri (Cl) (Mcl) Tanner Ned Black Hodgson, Little River Colton Lewis Branch, Winfield Mychal Ryan Kolterman, Onaga Tucker Beswick Hoover, Winfield Tyler Kent Cates, Salina Keldon Van Landgraf, Garden City Abigail Rose Horn, McCoy, Colorado Carley Patricia Conley, Delia Yanrui Liu, Jinan, China Lucas Adam Karlin, Shawnee Cain Christian Fouard, Brookville Trenton L. Moore, Galesburg Amy Michelle Kruse, McHenry, Illinois Cody James Holliday, Soldier Colton Ray Regier, Buhler (Mcl) Zachary James Lee, Burlington William Blake Johnson, Whitewater Luke Joseph Schmelzle, Seneca Samuel Robert McKinney, Weskan MaKayla CheyAnne LaRue, Chanute Drew Robert Steinlage, Seneca (Scl) Luke Alan Minnix, Scott City Makayla Rae Leslie, Tonganoxie Nathan Forrest Stewart, Valley Center Joseph Edward Neville, St. Marks Megan Elizabeth Meiwes, Moran Derek Stiens, Conception Junction, Missouri Dylan Austin O'Dell, Bucyrus Amber Rae Mock, Iola Brock Allen Welch, Goddard Bryan Christopher Otott, Washington Trint Adam Peine, Parker Zachary Chance Wilson, Larned (Mcl) Brandon Stephen Pechanec, Bison Melissa Rae Poet, Flagler, Colorado Hunter Andrew Peoples, Ottawa Ellen A. Revell, Wheaton (Cl) Wyatt Dean Pracht, Westphalia Jacob Andrew Rutledge, Keene Horticulture and Natural Resources (Scl) Kenan Paul Reeh, McDonald Courtney Lee Schamberger, Hoxie Brandon Lee Rein, Abilene Alicia Danielle Torr, Greencastle, Indiana Horticulture Luke Sankey, Andale Wyatt Emmett Wentz, Norton Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Sunny Anne Schroeder, Cincinnati, Ohio Kiersten Elizabeth Kay Branscum, Winfield * Emilee Catherine Smith, Union, Nebraska Agricultural Matthew Arlen Briggs, Tonganoxie Christina Ruberson Stander, Tifton, Georgia Justin Jeffrey Cecchini,Overland Park Leighton Brant Wasinger, Scott City Technology Management Brandon Lee Dillon, Junction City Chance Levi Weathers, Geuda Springs Kristina Elizabeth Gehrer, Wichita Jackson Henry Wingert, Ottawa Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Cassandra Beth Homan, Winfield Jacob Wallace Berglund, Louisburg Katherine Erika Wiseman, Olathe Kevin P. Horigan, Frankfort Gabriel Michael Bergmann, Concordia (Mcl) Benjamin C. Ira, Manhattan Colby Berry, Minneapolis Andrea Jae Johnson, Olathe Communications and Kyle John Blakeslee, Ellinwood Kaleb R. Lawrence, Gypsum Grant Avery Claassen, Whitewater (Mcl) Agricultural Education Caleb Andrew McCarty, Manhattan Jared Thomas Cullop, Sterling Nathan Dean Meier, Olathe (Cl) Kirk Andrew Engelland, Sterling Agricultural Communications Faith Ann Orth, Bushton Logan Matthew Hay, Wellington and Journalism Nicholas Michael Reedy, Lake Quivira Mark Leonard Leiszler, Clifton Joseph Jacob Rufenacht, Ness City Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Weiwen Li, Manhattan Kaitlyn Corin Alanis, Los Banos, California (Cl) James William Seiter, Olathe Ross Albert Niehues, Seneca Samantha Marie Capoun, Alma Nathaniel Paul Snethen, Ottawa Tyler James Peterson, Salina Charlsie Joann Craig, Scandia Brennan Matthew Stotts, Pratt Ryan Jacob Schulteis, Sylvan Grove Kenzie Marie Curran, Farlington Justin Taddiken, Salina Blaise Alan Staver, Darby, Pennsylvania Mikhayla Ruth DeMott, Abbott, Texas Laura Lynn Thurlow, Wakefield Shakyra Arias Everett, Evanston, Illinois Conner Joseph White, Wichita (Scl) Brooke Taylor Haas, Downs, Illinois
54 College of Agriculture, Degree Candidates Park Management and Conservation Sevastian Banuelos De La Rosa, Pasadena, California Eduardo Jose Ibarra, Lewis Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Pierce Jameson Bennett, Houston, Ohio Emily Ann Ingram, Andover Allison Grace Berry, Leawood Jacobo Jacquez, Liberal Dayton Lee Allen, Keene Louis Barthel Betzen, Colwich Paul Janzen, Newton Jeffrey Allen Austin,Junction City Sydney Breanne Bigger, Media, Illinois (Mcl) Jacob Aaron Bradley Jantz, Newton Bethany Marie Cherry, Olathe Haley Bandstra Bonebrake, Shawnee Dylan Kristopher Johnson, Valley Center Adrian Jose Cruz, Dodge City (Scl) Chase Taylor Boots, Great Bend James Robert Johnson, Niantic, Illinois Russell Mark Lee Hicks, Wichita Chase John Bornemann, Sugar Grove, Illinois Lane Alan Johnson, Eureka Kristina Renae Keehn, Shawnee Coleen Elizabeth Bost, Overland Park Marissa Ann Johnson, Lindsborg John Vincent Kelly, Topeka Angel Marietta Boyd, Junction City Ashley A. Joseph, Frankfort (Scl) Derek Kent Kvasnicka, Ellis (Mcl) Matthew Gregory Boyer, Prairie Village Morgan Kautzer, Hutchinson Ella Marie Magerl, Lawrence Dean Vincent Bruna, Hanover Clayton James Keeler, Pretty Prairie Tuesday Elaine Meredith, Leavenworth Alison Amy Brunner, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Jackson Wayne Kelley, Olathe (Cl) Colton Odette, Concordia Kassidy Kay Burgess, Olathe Christina Nicole Klein, Louisville, Kentucky Kyle John Picht, Oskaloosa Braxton Boyd Butler, Virgil Riley Vernon Raymond Lafrentz, Bienfait, Gary Kade Pulliam, Anthony Chelsea De Lisle Buttermore, Flemington, New Jersey Saskatchewan, Canada Matt Alexander Schneider, Garden City (Cl) Traniesh Anette Lacole Byrd, Salina Natalie Marie Ledgerwood, Wichita Trevor Schulte, Baileyville Astrid Dayana Carcamo-Tzic, Olathe Jing Li, Zhangjiakou, China Amelia Rose Staver, Darby, Pennsylvania Shelly Ann Chambers, Agate, Colorado Samuel Coffman Liggett IV,Mount Solon, Virginia (Mcl) Sarah Lynn Churchwell, De Soto Joseph Raymond Limbach, Eugene, Missouri (Scl) Wildlife and Outdoor Jennifer Jean Clark, Portland, Connecticut Bo Liu, Xuanhua, China Enterprise Management Chelsea Anne Coats, Potwin Kaitlyn Jennifer Kaleihiwa Long, Ewa Beach, Hawaii Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Kelsey Nicole Craig, Overland Park Jenna Lyn Lueth, Olathe Outdoor Enterprise Management Brianna Arline Crain, Lane Caden Tanner Lynch, Lawrence Jeffrey Allen Austin,Junction City (D) Theodore Francis Creech,Lloydminster, Alberta, Sierra Lynn Misa Mackey, Laguna Hills, California Brady Russell Burks, Wathena Canada Caleb Lucas Marshall, Sunbury, Ohio Patrick Kirby Davis, Hamilton Melissa Jonell Davidson, Berryton (Cl) Shelby Kathryn Martin, Naperville, Illinois Cody Wayne Faulkender, Oakley Stephanie Rene Davis, Silver Lake (Cl) (H) Christina Marie Martinelli, Oxford, Connecticut Evan Mitchell Gawanda, McPherson Haley Jeannette DeLong, Emporia (Scl) Cole William McCabe, Prairie Village Tyler Glen Gentry, Valley Center (Scl) Austin Eugene Deppe, Maquoketa, Iowa Brandi Anna McCoy, Sabetha (Cl) Tyler William Goscha, Logan Dustin Raymond Deters, Seneca Patricia Coe McEwen, Wichita Hagen Scott Hanzlick, Hoisington Nathaniel Lee Doss, Washington Kayla Ann McGurk, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Jared Francis Heiman, Summerfield (Cl) Mallory Suzanne Ellis, Shawnee (Cl) Matthew Todd Melvin, London Mills, Illinois Tyler James Hutchison, Lenexa Laura Grace Erbe, Altoona (Cl) Stephen Michael Mercer, Olathe (Scl) Shane Matthew King, Salina Cheyanne Danielle Evans, Blue Rapids Chiara Michelotti, Visano, Italy Coleman Franz Kingsley, Newton Lena Marie Fernkopf, Circleville (Cl) Kaylea Nicole Nemechek, Overland Park Chadrick Dean Lind, Wichita Braden Michael Field, Courtland Katharine Ingrid Newman, Evanston, Illinois Brady Patrick Marstall, Emporia Paige Ann Fischer, Hays Abby Elizabeth Stallbaumer, Seneca (Cl) Dylan Forest McKnight, Valley Falls Kathleen Rebecca Flanagan, Lake Dallas, Texas Kelsey R. O'Rourke, Prairie Village Avery Scott McNelly, Douglass Madalyn Joon Fleming, Torrance, California Sarah Anne Ostrom, Naperville, Illinois Robert Alan Moritz, Manhattan Matthew S. Flerlage, St. Marys Tasha Lynn Ostrowski, St. Joseph, Missouri Noah Henri Parsons, Wichita Viola Marie Folsom, Tonganoxie Montana Dawn Percell, Marion Joseph Lynn Prud'homme III, Kennedale, Texas Katelyn Marie Franco, Los Angeles, California Brooke Carolyn Perry, Emporia Zackary Clay Sammons, Logan Lauren Pauline Geis, Durham Shynia Rianne Peterman, Lyons (Mcl) Drake Lee Sparks, Gardner Charles Zachary Godde, Galesburg, Michigan Nathan Edward Pitts, Buhler Drake Norman Standefer, Sedgwick Morgan Nichole Goe, O'Fallon, Missouri Tyler Pohlenz, Valley Center Keagan James Strange, Colby Jason Michael Gregory, Kansas City, Missouri Breanna Marie Lynn Potter, Belle Plaine (Scl) Mark Tole, Colby (Cl) Andrea Nicole Gripe, Pratt Sarah Keatley Price, Littleton, Colorado Dan Michael Charles Vanschoelandt, Lansing Sarai Ashley Gruver, Stevensville, Michigan Lauren L. Prill, Wichita (Cl) Matthew William Hadden, Taylorville, Illinois Rebekah Kathleen Raetzel, Olathe (Mcl) Animal Sciences and Industry Cassidy Noelle Hamman, Newark, Illinois Angela Ramirez, Wichita Casey Rae Harper, Hutchinson Calla Annmarie Reilly, Dawson, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Shaily Brook Harsbarger, Oxford Saundra Lynn Reimer, Moundridge Samantha Leigh Adams, Gladstone, Missouri Elizabeth Marie Heimerman, Conway Springs Braden Matthew Richter, Green Henley Joy Adkins, Moorpark, California Adam Daniel Hickel, Claflin Jacob C. Robertson, Roca, Nebraska Lindsey Marie Anetsberger, Liberty, Missouri Kendra Dawn Holthaus, Axtell Taylor Joseph Rock, Strasburg, Colorado Jason Michael Banning, Hutchinson (Cl) Amanda Marie Howell, Farmington, New Mexico Jamie Nicole Rohlf, Bennett, Iowa
College of Agriculture, Degree Candidates 55 (Scl) * Cami Lynn Roth, Sterling Food Science and Industry Feed Science and Management Michael Patrick Rottinghaus, Seneca Bachelor of Science in Feed Braidyn Danielle Rucker, Newton Bachelor of Science in Food Rachel Elizabeth Sahrbeck, Springfield, Pennsylvania (Scl) Science and Management Kyle Dean Anderson, Abilene (Scl) Lance Augustus Sandoval, Hugoton Science and Industry Hannah Jo Alexander, Overland Park Claire Emily Bokelman, Washington Taylor Paige Schmidt, Fishers, Indiana * Jessica Marie Baker, Overland Park Kayla Clark, Denver, North Carolina Audrey Lynn Schmitz, Axtell (Mcl) Morgan Renee Baker, Louisville, Kentucky Allison Leigh Droege, Burlingame Jessie Nicole Schulteis, Lincoln (H) Katherine Helen Brackebusch, Marshall, Wisconsin Kristin Nicole Gronniger, Savannah, Missouri Allison Marie Schulz, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin (Scl) Ronald Joe Bragg, Manhattan Emily Rose Hoy, Springfield, Missouri Clara Renea Seiwert, Wichita (Scl) (Scl) Carrie Elizabeth Carlson, Lincolnville Evan S. Smith, DeMotte, Indiana Karissa Elizabeth Sawchak Severud, Hutchinson (Cl) Thomas Ray Cobb,Rockledge, Florida Morgan Hunter Steele, St. Marys Amy Lynn Sheehan, Wichita (Cl) Cynthia Marie Coleman, Columbus, Ohio Jonathon D. Wise, Harrisburg, Illinois Alexis Taylor Sherwood, Wichita Landon Michael Cook, Hope Sara Nichole Shields, Baldwin City Kelvin Duy Dam, Rosemead, California Morgan Lynn Shmidl, Lenexa (Scl) Milling Science and Management Ellissa Christine Heim, Hoxie (Scl) Shaila Annamarie Shogrin, Pomona Bachelor of Science in Milling Lilliam Marie Hyde, Topeka Mackenzie Mae Showalter, Rose Hill Suinian Jiao, Xiangyang, China Science and Management Barrett Joseph Simon, Leon Noah Michel Bourcier, Midlothian, Texas Sarah Lyndsey Jones, Riverton Brandt Charles Skinner, Enid, Oklahoma Tanner James Elliott, Nicollet, Minnesota Mayla Fabiana Kritski Baez, Asunción, Paraguay Whitney Erin Sloan, Lebo Ramsey Edward Hundley, Effingham Blake Anthony Lemley, Fostoria, Ohio Emilee Catherine Smith, Union, Nebraska Tucker John Ivan Kennedy, Stilwell Macy Loring, Gardner Savannah Mariah Smith, Pratt Margaret Morgan Molina, Leawood Alex William Maggard, Olathe Mark Randall Spare, Ashland Benjamin Edward Reilly, Tonganoxie McKenzie Sue Martel, Shawnee Savannah Laurel Speckhart, Princeville, Illinois (Mcl) Tyler Jacob Schissel, Olathe Willie Travis Mason, Wheaton, Missouri Bailey Renae Spencer, Wichita (Cl) Conner Clayton Seitz, Arkansas City Caylan Kyle McIntosh, Omaha, Nebraska Jacquelyn Victoria Werstler, Columbia City, Indiana Brett Eugene Stegeman, Stilwell (Mcl) Bria Liana Morton, Christiansted, Virgin Islands Erika Grace Stafford, Topeka (Scl) Derek Timothy Thibault, Osborne Elizabeth Ngoc Nguyen, Rockford, Illinois Alexander James Staggs, Fredonia Anteelah Nicole Phebus, Manhattan Abigail Winnifred Stedry, Leavenworth Sophia Elizabeth Pitney, Abilene (D) Tiffany Aaron Stucky,Moundridge Shelby Marie Lynn Rose, Louisburg Joelle Ann Sylvester, Wamego Danielle Elizabeth Reedy, Louisburg Lisa Marie Tenny, Leawood (Mcl) Kaylee Ann Sarver, Lyons Samantha Shea Trehal, Kiowa, Colorado Alexandra Kristen Serzyski, Lenexa Annaliese Koriel Trout, Manhattan Macy Christena Sherwin, Lenexa Victoria Marie Villicana, Eastvale, California Gretchen Elise Stone, Garden City Jeffrey Duane Volz, Oswego Linjia Tang, Shenzhen, China Kathleen Renee Walker, Camp Verde, Arizona Jacob Dean Wilson, Merriam Sydney Lenee Ward, Mulvane Jessica Rene Wayland, Huntington Beach, California Camille Ann Webb, Olpe Grain Science and Industry Callie Sue Weibert, Lindsborg Kristy Marie Wilson, Carlton Bakery Science and Management Savannah Leigh Wilson, Basehor Bachelor of Science in Bakery Nathan Alan Witters, Lenexa Science and Management James David Wolf, Pierre, South Dakota Gideon Abel Butler-Smith, Overland Park Samantha Fae Wood, Haysville Erick Richard Denton Neilson, Overland Park Tanner Joe Wood, Conways Springs Emily Joan Payne, Cimarron Jessica Leigh Woodworth, Burlington, West Virginia (D) Sophia Elizabeth Pitney, Abilene Rachel Lauren Wyant, Wichita (Scl) Lisa Christine Pluff,Shawnee Riley James Zamrzla, Wilson (Cl) Gaganpreet Singh, Mohali, India Zezhong Zheng, Zhengzhou, China Marissa Kaylyn Stubbs, Wichita Jonathan Thomas Wolfe, Pittsburg
56 College of Agriculture, Degree Candidates College of Human Ecology Processional:* Recognition of Student Speaker: Rachael Gros, Senior, Music Education John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean
Welcome: Student Address: Karen Pence, M.S., Assistant Dean Courtney Claxton, Bachelor's Candidate, Communications Sciences and Disorders National Anthem* Recognition of Student Honors: Shawna Jordan, Ph.D., Assistant Dean and Research Recognition of Faculty Awards: Assistant Professor, Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean Health
Dawley-Scholer Award for Commencement Address: Excellence in Student Development: Patrick Pesci, M.S., Professor Emeritus, Hospitality Sara Rosenkraz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Food, Management Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Alumni Association Greetings: Commerce Bank and W.T. Amy Button Renz, President and CEO, K-State Kemper Foundation Outstanding Alumni Association Undergraduate Teaching Award: Conferral of Bachelor’s Degrees: Bryan Orthel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Apparel, John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean Textiles, and Interior Design Presentation of Degree Faculty Extension Excellence Candidates: Award: Barbara Anderson, M. Arch., Professor and Sandra Procter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Department Head, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Extension Specialist, Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Design Health Dorothy Durband, Ph.D., Professor and Director, School of Family Studies and Human Services Mark Haub, Professor and Department Head, Food, Faculty Research Excellence Award: Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Tim Musch, Ph.D., Professor, Kinesiology Kevin Roberts, Associate Professor and Interim Katie Heinrich, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Kinesiology Department Head, Hospitality Management Karen Pence, M.S., Assistant Dean Craig Harms, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Myers-Alford Teaching Award: Kinesiology Kim Hiller Connell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Presentation of Diplomas: John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Award: Stuart Heckman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Family Studies and Human Services Assisted by: April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President K-State Mentoring Fellowship: Karen Pence, M.S., Assistant Dean Kristin Malek, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management Charge to the Class: John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching: Alma Mater* Stephanie Kurti, Doctoral Graduate, Human Ecology Recessional: K-State Excellence in Engagement Rachael Gros, Senior, Music Education Award: *The audience will please rise. Marlene VerBrugge, M.S., Research Assistant Professor, Family Studies and Human Services
College of Human Ecology 57 management program's professional development board member for the food service management of students. program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, committee member for Home Care and Hospice's Speaker Pesci served as chair of the College of Human Flint Hills Festival of Wines, and facilities Ecology's Reinstatement Committee, as faculty coordinator for the Episcopal Student Center’s s program director advisor to the Hospitality Management Society Canterbury House. for the hotel and and as capstone internship coordinator for the restaurantA management hospitality management program. The betterment and professional development program at Kansas of students were priorities of Pesci's and he was State University for 15 Before becoming hotel and restaurant recognized with the College of Human Ecology years, Patrick Pesci was management program director, Pesci was a unit Dawley-Scholer Award for Faculty Excellence in affectionately known as director and instructor with K-State Housing Student Development and Division of Student "Mr. Manners" for his and Dining Services. He also served as a human Life's Putting Students First Award. dining etiquette advice, resource development coordinator with Housing which was often shared and Dining Services and was a member of the Pesci received a Bachelor of Science in food and at workshops for student- Faculty Senate and Parking Appeals Committee. nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, athletes and burgeoning In addition, he was chapter advisor to the Kansas and a Master of Science in institutional Patrick Pesci, M.S. professionals. He also was Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. management from K-State. a driving force behind the highly successful Travel and Dining Auction, Pesci was able to translate his wide and varied which is planned by hospitality management interests into civic involvement as a food service students each year as part of the hospitality consultant for the U.S. Navy, alumni advisory
Degree Candidates
(SU17) Apparel, Textiles, and Schyler Victoria Slaven, Overland Park Family Studies and Human Services Margaret Rose Stuart, Shawnee (SU17) Interior Design Emily Ann Summers, Parkville, Missouri (SU17) Bachelor of Science in Family McKenzie Marie Tignor, Topeka Studies and Human Services Bachelor of Science in Fabiana Beatriz Zalazar Vega, Asunción, Paraguay Apparel and Textiles Jenna Elizabeth Vetere, Southlake, Texas (SU17) Reem Ibrahim Alawi, Manhattan Brooke Renee Wallace, New Cambria (Communication Sciences Margaret Mahoney Bourk, Leawood Brittany Ann Westbrook, Goddard (SU17) and Disorders) Jaliyah Drenise Brown, Hinesville, Georgia (SU17) Rikki Lynn Alderson, Wamego (SU17) Xiao Bu, Jiaxing, China Bachelor of Science in Interior Laurel Elisabeth Anderson, Wichita Kylee Dawn Darger, Waunakee, Wisconsin Emily Margaret Arterburn, Wichita (Cl) Design Quinn Cathryn Deters, Seneca Elizabeth Rose Bittiker, Mission Salome Rose Benedick, Manhattan (Cl) Kelsey Rae Dighans, Baldwin City Courtney Michelle Brackey, Topeka (SU17) Shelli Brannan, Basehor Maria Zarina Pelayo Domingo, Manhattan (S) Courtney Renee Claxton, Olathe Melina Erin Cope, Olathe (Cl) Hattie Michelle Doolittle, Kansas City Chanel Ashley Coyne, Iola Alexandria Nicole Flory, Lawrence (Mcl) Hannah Janae Ediger, Inman (SU17) Meagan Katherine Crooks, Spring Hill Margaret Cynthia Haneberg, Olathe Cassandra Elizabeth Dizon, Sheboygan Falls, Molly Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, St. Joseph, Missouri (SU17) (SU17) * Merry Cecilia Hornung, Kit Carson, Colorado (Scl) Nicole Breann Ford, Wichita Wisconsin Makenzie Ione Hutley, St. Marys (S) Amber Katherine Harvey, Lawrence Lindsey Ann Finger, Palos Park, Illinois Kyeongha Jeong, Seoul, South Korea Sonia Kumar Khosla, Overland Park Megan Frances Gansel, Hill City Kelsie Madison Joyce, Mesa, Arizona (Mcl) (H) (S) Emily Marie LeBlanc, Lawrence Megan Rose Griffith,Wichita Doyun Lydia Lee, Daegu, South Korea Sarah Wiesner Kelly, Wichita Sarah Lynn Haverkamp, Seneca (S) (D) Madison Marie McKeown, Sioux Falls, Lauren Elizabeth Osborn, Wichita Allison Rebecca Ivers, McPherson South Dakota (SU17) Cecilia Marie Pedroza, Chicago Ridge, Illinois Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, Stilwell (SU17) (S) Anna Marguerite Nolte, Wichita Kayla Mishell Presswood, Lawrence Elizabeth Lorren Penton, Topeka Kristin Elizabeth Nycklemoe, Olathe Laura Catherine Roth, Overland Park Yesenia Perez, Liberal Molly Renee O'Meara, Overland Park Jessica Christine Russell, Topeka Madelyn Anne Petree, Kansas City, Missouri (SU17) (Cl) (S) Kelsey Marie O'Neil, Southlake, Texas Kaitlyn Nicole Simon, Wichita Jessica Anne Smith, Manhattan (Cl) Bethany Jane Pence, Overland Park (SU17) Hannah Nicole Sojka, Lenexa Alexandra Nicole Soliday, Olathe (Cl) Baylee Jean Ragsdill, Tulsa, Oklahoma Kelsey Elizabeth Spriggs, Purcellville, Virginia Jessica Elaine Sutton, Topeka (Cl) Melanie Jane Riordan, Norwalk, Iowa (Cl) (SU17) Darbie Netise Winrick, Shoreview, Minnesota Casey Elaine Weaver, Burlingame (Mcl) Emily Rae Sanders, Wichita Lauren Welch, Arkansas City Aaron Albert Simon, Olathe (SU17)
58 College of Human Ecology, Speaker, Degree Candidates Taylor Renae Inglis, Manhattan (SU17) Skyler Charles Stevens (SU17) (Early Childhood Education) (Mcl) Whitney Michelle Croll, New Strawn Wesley Deshaun Iwundu, Houston, Texas Camille Brianne Stockemer, Colwich Madeline Melody Healy, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Ebony Renee Jackson, Kansas City Kelly Nicole Toolin, Overland Park Addie Marie Mayberry, Chapman Jennifer Marie Jackson, Clay Center Taylor Leigh Tyrrell, Overland Park (SU17) Ashley Nichole Nuzum, Garden City BreAnn Nicole Jaeger, Minneola Cierra Marr Waide-Portela, Manhattan Ashlyn Marie Wiens, Inman Caroline Elise Kain, Shawnee Rikki Takashima Washington, Silver Spring, Madeline Ann Kaster, Overland Park Maryland (SU17) (SU17) (Family Studies and Alyssa Gabriela Kelly, Overland Park Hannah Marie Wessels, Tomah, Wisconsin Kayla Ann Koenig, Leawood Brittny Nikol Wilhelm, Lincoln, Nebraska Human Services) (D) Haley Mckay Kottler, Edmond, Oklahoma (Scl) Jacob Thomas Anderson, Overland Park Renee Elizabeth Wilkins-Clark, Ogden Kodi Marie Koup, Eureka (Scl) (S) Makaela Cheri Willis, Spring Hill Titiana Maria Ayala, Junction City (Cl) (Cl) Kelsey Lynn Kuckelman, Scott City William Jacob Wipperman, Topeka Allison Louise Bamford, Overland Park (Cl) (S) Kaili Nicole Barbour, Overland Park Kristen Noel Kufahl, Wheaton Emily Ann Wolf, Marquette (Mcl) (SU17) Dimas Omar Benitez, Garden City Ashton Kimberly Lane, Leawood Kylee Christine Zumach, Buffalo, Minnesota Kinari Subhash Bhakta, Salina (SU17) Elaina Nicole Latimer, Overland Park Emily K. Leonard, Shawnee (Mcl) Page Elaine Black, St. Joseph, Missouri Bachelor of Science in Personal Karlee Reann Bobbitt, Prairie Village (SU17) Garrett Michael Lesher, Louisburg (SU17) (Scl) Jasmine Lenez' Lewis, Overland Park Financial Planning Gabriella Hope Boeger, Overland Park Lindsay Ann Adams, Clay Center (Mcl) (Scl) Lynzee Kate Mace, Smith Center Brooke Sierra Boyington, Phillipsburg Lauren Jessicca Conrow, St. George Taylor DeeAnn Breckenridge, Shawnee Regan Nicole May, Phillipsburg Jarah Elizabeth Cooper, Salina Jordan Alexander Mayle, Medina, Minnesota Katherine Alayne Burton, Shawnee (Mcl) (SU17) Nicola Lippert Cyr, Naperville, Illinois Morgan Justine Burton, Baldwin City (SU17) Karli Renae McLean, Derby Chad Douglas Fiser, Manhattan Kathryn Leigh Cannata, Goddard Eileen Melinda Mick, Osborne Bayli Alexanndra Gasper, Salina Nicollette Paige Caselman, Salina Anna Christine Milby, Lenexa Joseph Thomas Greco, Overland Park Danielle Georgia Chadbourne, Overland Park Elizabeth JoLynn Mills, Elkhart Joshua David Harper, Topeka Jordan Camille Clipson, Paris, Texas Annie Rose Mindrup, Hays Stephen Andrew Phillips, Merriam (Mcl) Kimberly Ann Morrison, Keller, Texas Shannon Elizabeth Conover, Wichita (SU17) (SU17) Matthew Christopher Schluter, Louisburg Kayla Rose Cooney, Lenexa (S) Sydney Lee Mulanax, Abilene (SU17) Bret Daniel Shoemaker, Riley Kathryn Wheeler Crimm, Overland Park (Mcl) Kathy Kim Nguyen, Shawnee Emily Lou Stec, Atchison Andrea Kathleen Davidson, Overland Park Alayna Camille Noe, Wetmore Allison J. Davis-Webb, Chapman Lauren Julia Oehmke, Palmer Katherine Marie Dirks, Overland Park Kayla Leigh Ohlde, Linn Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Alicia Marie Edgerly, Olathe Alexa Nicole Oliphant, Wichita (D) Cassie Marie Enright, Wellsville (SU17) Daphne Nicole Park, El Dorado Health Carlbe Lee Ervin, Edmond, Oklahoma Mackenzie Janae Payne, Burlington Laura Colleen Farkas, Bel Aire Monica Nicole Prado, San Antonio, Texas Bachelor of Science in Athletic (Mcl) (SU17) Morgan Elizabeth Feight, Clyde Sarah E. Pride, Lansing Training (Cl) Shawn Floyd Finch, Seattle, Washington (D) Madisen Nicole Reeves, Emporia Michelle Elizabeth Bowman, Kearney, Nebraska Brooke Nicole Gober, Wamego Moira Helen Reilly, Overland Park Alicia Marie DeSanto, Olathe (Mcl) McKinsey Renae Gonzales, Garden City Audrey Reynolds, Paola Megan Marie Domann, Nortonville Taylor Michelle Good, Manhattan Shelby Janelle Richardson, Kansas City Quay Andrew Hervey, Belle Plaine (Scl) Victoria Lane Govea, Burlington Monica Lynn Riedesel, Belton, Missouri Jordan Ross Johnson, Lenexa (F16) Jordyn Alexa Green, Olathe Hannah Kathleen Rogg, Topeka Izaac Johnson Kitsmiller, Grand Island, Nebraska Paige Michelle Guttersen, Eaton, Colorado Jessica Ann Roush, Leavenworth Brent Paul Komlofske, Holcomb Jill Catherine Haake, Olathe (Mcl) Jordann Rose Sagraves, Winterville, North Carolina Hannah Rose Lindsey, Stockton Jessica Nicole Harris, St. Louis, Missouri Brooke Danielle Sassin, San Antonio, Texas James Amos Manning, Wamego Savannah Alaina Hays, Topeka (SU17) Amanda Michele Scheideman, Wamego Elizabeth Ann McKinney, Englewood JoLynn Joyce Hennerberg, Hollenberg Nicholas Scheidt, Manhattan Carina Jean Metzgar, Mound City, Missouri Karla Marie Henry, Seneca Caroline Fay Schuckman, Wichita Katelyn Mary Musil, Blue Rapids Jenny Jean Herrera, Dodge City (SU17) Summer Nicole Senn, Manhattan Jack Andrew Nation, Overland Park Maggie Jane Heumann, Lenexa Kayla Nicole Shields, Manhattan Caroline Elizabeth Orndorff,Wiesbaden, Germany Ashley Marie Hirsch, Hiawatha Skyy Shelby Simmons, University Park, Illinois Katherine Elizabeth Proctor, Manhattan Megan Elizabeth Hiser, Overland Park Andrew Michael Thomas Snodgrass, Olathe (SU17) Cooper Alan Sax, Olathe Shanaya Dee Hoeme, Scott City (Cl) Karin Lynn Sol, Manhattan Jennifer Margit Stawski, Junction City Emma Ruth Honts, Andover Kelley Jane Sol, Manhattan Amanda Ann Todavchick, Lake Zurich, Illinois (S) Benton Michael Hrabe, Kensington (Mcl) (S) Lindsey Nicole Sparlin, Arkansas City (Cl) Jordan Levi Walter, Beloit (Cl) Nicholas Fredarick Huggard, Overland Park Jennifer Katherine Stanton-Jones, District of Columbia
College of Human Ecology, Degree Candidates 59 Kaitlin Renee Gulley, Marion, Illinois (SU17) Stephanie Ann Brands, Ottawa (SU17) Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (Scl) (D) (SU17) Breta Linnae Alstrom, Cheney Rachel Elizabeth Juenemann, Colby Cassie Rae Bullock, Wichita (Scl) Sophia Elizabeth Bachman, Overland Park (Scl) Hanna Lauren Kaempfe, Wichita Sarah Elizabeth Christensen, Tecumseh (SU17) Lindyn M. Bell, Louisville, Kentucky Courtney Morgan Klema, Lenexa Taylor Dawn Clark, Sedgwick (Scl) (S) Isabelle Mariah Bouchard, Columbia, Missouri Hannah Brooks Leasor, Louisville, Kentucky Kamrin Crawford, Paola (SU17) Sabrina Ann Cullison, Virginia Beach, Virginia Shelli Renee Lederer, Valley Falls Lindsay Jane Davis, Newton (SU17) (SU17) Melissa Curtis, Lansing, Michigan (Scl) (S) Madeline Anne Loper, Downers Grove, Illinois Nicole May Dearing, Bangor, Maine (SU17) Anna P. Dillon, Little River (D) John Michael Malabanan, Manhattan Kara Kaitlyn Dold, Overland Park Mary Frances Donnelly, Leawood (Cl) (SU17) (D) Logan Darrell-Lee Marconette, Olathe Lauren Marie Hauser, Gardner (SU17) (S) Taylor Lynn Drake, Derby (S) Olivia Macy Paden, Dearborn, Missouri Alexander Scott Heger, Manhattan (S) Robin Rae Durain, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Cl) Cody Jacob Riley, Overland Park Dylan Rae Jordan, Andover (SU17) (S) Ashlyn Elaine Evans, Lawrence Alissa Catharine Rinner, Lenexa Mary-Katherine Elaine Kearney, Sanger, Texas (Cl) (Scl) (Scl) Rachel Louise Goltl, McCook, Nebraska Megan Rhea Robertson, Tribune Abigail Elizabeth Krstulic, Overland Park (Cl) (SU17) Danielle Renee Grogan, Clearwater Samantha Brooks Rosado, Olathe (Scl) Heling Li, Xiangtan, China (SU17) Dani Grace Schwarz, Marysville Malerie Laine Heinz, Dodge City Kaitlin Louise Martin, Meade Daina M. Holmes, Lawrence (Cl) Rena Marie Soller, Shawnee (Scl) * Jordan Nicole Matthews, Glenside, Pennsylvania Tara Lynn Hovis, Bancroft, Michigan Kelly Mae Thomson, Riley (SU17) (Mcl) (D) Calder Patrick McAfee, Winchester (Mcl) Kristine Brigitte Marie James, Fort Worth, Texas Gabrielle Paige Vandergriff, Prairie Village (SU17) (SU17) Bridget Leacy McBratney, Leawood (Scl) (D) Whitney Sue Wealand, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Rachel Elizabeth Juenemann, Colby Alex Cameron Morehead, Overland Park Elli Lane Kingsley, Sedgwick Heather Nicole Nutt, Wichita (SU17) Twila Joy Linville, Bement, Illinois (Nutrition and Kinesiology) (Mcl) (D) Christian Andre Onuorah, London, England Tami Lynn McKay, Apex, North Carolina Emma Kristy Bassette, Nortonville (D) Caroline Rose Parsons, Wichita (SU17) Lisa Anne Njoroge, Lawrence Danielle Nicole Burleson, Olathe (SU17) (Cl) (SU17) (D) William A. Peterson, Augusta Summer Haylee Orr, Colleyville, Texas (Cl) Mary Frances Donnelly, Leawood (D) John Henry Prince, Manhattan Shannon Renee Parks, St. Petersburg, Florida Austin Wayne Holmes, Lebo (D) Abigail Dawn Richards, Valley Center (Mcl) (SU17) Autumn N. Juhl, Wichita Cindy S. Patierno, Brigantine, New Jersey (SU17) (D) (S) Mandy Jo Simons, Girard (Scl) Melanie Amanda McCarty, Rose Hill Tzippora Anne Perl, Toronto, Canada (SU17) (D) Junyun Tan, Yulin, China Jessica Provost, Prairie Village Dillon Robert Parker, Wichita (D) Sarah Marie Thomas, Shawnee Anna Maria Raymond, Morgantown, West Virginia Haley Brooke Pitko, Eureka (S) (D) Cole Richard Woodworth, Manhattan Ryndee Marie Root, Grand Rapids, Michigan Hunter Anne Dakotah Postier, Leavenworth (Mcl) (D) Ashley Wright, Manhattan Bailey C. Sanderson, Wamego (Mcl) (D) Bailey C. Sanderson, Wamego (SU17) (D) Kiersten Danielle Savage, Lanexa, Virginia Andrea Lynn Steuber, Manhattan (D) Jennifer A. Schaffer,Troutdale, Oregon (SU17) Madison Leigh Tuxhorn, Inman Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Angela Marie Schimka, Elgin, Illinois (Scl) Restaurant Management (SU17) Erin Marie Shaw, Syracuse, New York (Nutritional Sciences) Menghi Chen, Wuhan, China (Cl) Katherine Lisa Strang, Wichita (Mcl) Abbey Michelle Anderson, Belleville Kelly Marie Dickinson, Leawood (Mcl) Tracie Syed, Temecula, California (SU17) Joy Elizabeth Fesen, Hutchinson Maddy Jean Irvine, Andover (Cl) Gabrielle Paige Vandergriff, Prairie Village (Mcl) (D) Austin Mark Gilroy, Overland Park Drew Elston Jacobson, Wamego (Mcl) Laura Kathleen Wendte, Lee's Summit, Missouri (Cl) Riley Susan Mickelsen, Topeka Victor Marcelo Garcia Saldivar, Kansas City, Leanne Michelle Witek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Caleb Alan Niehues, Holton Missouri Maura Julianne Woolsey, Topeka (Cl) Jacob Wesley Priddle, Manhattan Alyssa Michelle Wortz, Newton (SU17) Sarah Ann Rhodes, Gardner Kelly Mae Thomson, Riley (Scl) * Bachelor of Science in Human Human Ecology Nutrition (Public Health Nutrition) Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Health) Anna P. Dillon, Little River (D) Brooke Anne Aguirre, Fillmore, California in Human Ecology Zhe Zhang, Qingdao, China Makenzie Kathryn Bexten, Leawood (SU17) (General Human Ecology) Morgan Katherine Britton, Overland Park Breanna J. Lewis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (S) Emily Castellini, Bridgeton, New Jersey Hospitality Management Kelsey Grace Ludwig, Shawnee Alex Jordan Chase, Derby Madison Lyn Rea, Lansing (SU17) Sarah Michelle Distefano, Overland Park Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Samantha M. Tien, Prairie View Thomas David Dodge, Linwood Management Kelsey Nicole Eagleman, Lenexa Jessica Amber Ayres, Wichita (Cl) Annie Elizabeth Eller, Topeka Katie Jo Baker, Wamego (Cl) Emily Grace Feldkamp, Lenexa Heather Frances Baldwin, Wichita Brandace Allyn Goetz, Park (Scl) Xiaowei Bing, Beijing, China (SU17)
60 College of Human Ecology, Degree Candidates (Cl) (Cl) (Family and Consumer Eric Patrick Heffern,Iola Rowan Theresa Turner, Gardner Brian Richard Heinz, San Diego, California (D) Madison Leigh Tuxhorn, Inman (D) Sciences Education) (S) (Mcl) Sierra Brooke Henricks, Olathe David Mark Warnky, Wichita Mackenzie Bickford, Bottineau, North Dakota Austin Wayne Holmes, Lebo (D) Madison Ashley Werth, Great Bend Jordan Kae Carlson, Clay Center Tyler Dwayne Hopkins, Lee's Summit, Missouri Kindred Parris Wesemann, Pleasant Hill, Missouri Lauren D. Cox, Wichita (D) Aaron Michael Howard, Wichita Joseph Luke Wheeler, Prairie Village Shawn Floyd Finch, Seattle, Washington (S) (Mcl) Samantha Marie Rethman Huber, Overland Park Alexis Marie Zavala, Wellington Haley Lynn Johnson, Auburn Tyler Caldwell Jennings, Wichita Casey Lynn Ziegenhirt, Council Grove Jorji Jo Johnson, Juniata, Nebraska (Scl) Gavin Jorns, Overland Park Brittany Jenkins Ziegler, Bowie, Maryland Katelyn Lani Marie Lohmann, Manhattan Autumn N. Juhl, Wichita (D) Claire Loree Meyer, Bern Timera Dawn Kakish, Las Vegas, Nevada Erica Ranae Parret, Wichita Kade David Kanelakos, Arkansas City Kathryn Marie Kazmierczak, Mokena, Illinois Kinesiology Logan R. Krizek, Olathe Jack Michael Leslie, Kansas City, Missouri Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Christian Thomas Leyh, Salina Samantha Paige Alexander, Highlands Ranch, Jared Seth Lovin, St. George Colorado Trevor Benjamin Lowe, Kirwin Gustavo Tamayo Arana, Marysville (Cl) Elizabeth Jane Manley, Marysville Iva Bago, Velika Gorica, Croatia (Cl) Melanie Amanda McCarty, Rose Hill (D) (S) Nathan Drew Bailey, Olathe (Cl) Emily Brooke McEntire, Lawrence Emma Kristy Bassette, Nortonville (Mcl) (D) Emily Marie McNally, Corning Madeline Grace Batchelder, Colorado Springs, Dylan Matthew Messer, Udall Colorado Jordan Taylor Minto, Maize MeKial Bliss, Halstead Mariah Jean Mussetter, Wamego (SU17) Travis Scott Bryan, LeRoy Connor Lott Nace, Minneapolis Danielle Nicole Burleson, Olathe (D) Robert George Nagely, Sabetha (Scl) Kelsie Marie Carpenter, Leawood (Scl) Ricardo Nava, Liberal Jourdan Case, Salina Bradyn Shay Nicholson, Wichita (Mcl) Nicole Anne Catloth, Olathe Christopher Edward Orme, Derby Marisa Nicole Cayler, Topeka Blake Carl Overmiller, Hastings, Nebraska Joseph Dean Chamberlain, Shawnee Dillon Robert Parker, Wichita (D) Dylan Thomas Cooley, Great Bend Kylie Veronica Penning, Washington Samuel Thomas Cooney, Atchison Olivia Nicole Pierce, Wichita (Mcl) Kasey Lynn Crauthers, Upper Township, Haley Brooke Pitko, Eureka (D) New Jersey (SU17) Hunter Kade Post, Beloit Jordan Kristofer Curtis, Wamego Hunter Anne Dakotah Postier, Leavenworth (S) (D) Taryn Blayne Daniels, Andover Dominique Lashay Proctor, Tulsa, Oklahoma (SU17) Jayden Michael De La Rosa, Garden City Joseph G. Pyle, Olathe (Cl) Alison Jean DelNegro, San Diego, California Devin Quinn, Bucyrus Hayla Demel, Claflin Kyle Robert Ragusin, Overland Park Mary Frances Donnelly, Leawood (Cl) (SU17) (D) Heather Rose Ruder, Hays Matthew Lawrence Engelken, St. Benedict Collier Hodges Sanders III, Concord, Georgia Madison Nicole Epp, Bonner Springs (Scl) (S) Bailey C. Sanderson, Wamego (Mcl) (D) Morgan Elizabeth Fisch, Shawnee Blake Andrew Saville, Manhattan Shannon Marie Foley, Stilwell (Cl) Charles William Schneider IV, Mustang, Oklahoma Ethan Thane Fort, Hays Benjamin Tyrone Selby, Colorado Springs, Colorado Morgan Rae Furstenberg, Wichita Jessica Dee Sheble, Olathe Megan Sharon Goebel, Leavenworth Katlyn Christine Smith, Andale (S) Seth Andrew Gonzalez, Erie (SU17) Andrea Lynn Steuber, Manhattan (SU17) (D) Kyle Dean Goracke, Hope Andrew Jasa Stevens, Ashburn, Virginia Samantha Kay Greig, Leawood Sydney Kay Stoffregen,Wichita (Cl) Taylor Jacob Guhr, Whitewater (SU17) Blaine Steven Tharman, Paxico Victoria Suzanne Happel, Salina Mallory Renae Thompson, Lawrence (Cl) (S) Taylor Elizabeth Hatfield,Mulvane Anthony Mark Thomson, Allen, Texas Andrew Christopher Hawkins, Goddard Amy Sue Tippin, Hillsboro (SU17) LaShae Marie Hedstrom, Belleville Chase Allen Turner, Salina (S)
College of Human Ecology, Degree Candidates 61 College of Engineering
Processional:* Assisted by: Student Brass Quintet Gary A. Clark, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean Ronald G. Maghirang, Ph.D., Associate Dean Welcome: Bette Grauer, Ph.D., Assistant Dean Craig Wanklyn, M.S., Assistant Dean Craig Wanklyn, M.S., Assistant Dean Andy Fund, M.S., Assistant Dean National Anthem:* Jacob Bullock, Bachelor's Candidate, Architectural Conferral of Degrees: Engineering Darren Dawson, Ph.D., Dean
Recognition of Honor Graduates: Recital of College of Engineering Darren Dawson, Ph.D., Dean Pledge: Bette Grauer, Ph.D., Assistant Dean Student Address: Gabrielle Lobo, Bachelor's Candidate, Industrial Alma Mater: Engineering Jacob Bullock, Bachelor's Candidate, Architectural Engineering Commencement Address: Charles "Chuck" Grier, President and CEO, UCI Recessional: Student Brass Quintet Alumni Association Greetings: Amy Button Renz, President and CEO, K-State Grand Marshals: Alumni Association Andy Fund, M.S., Assistant Dean Ronaldo G. Maghirang, Ph.D., Associate Dean Presentation of Degree Candidates: *The audience will please rise. Ray Buyle, M.S., Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Architectural Engineering and Construction Science and Management Joseph P. Harner, Ph.D., Professor and Department Pledge Head, Biological and Agricultural Engineering James H. Edgar, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Chemical Engineering As a graduate of the Robert W. Stokes, Ph.D., Professor and Department College of Engineering, I pledge: Head, Civil Engineering Scott A. DeLoach, Ph.D., Professor and Department To give the utmost of performance; To participate in none but honest enterprise; Head, Computer Science To live and work according to the laws of humanity, Don M. Gruenbacher, Ph.D., Associate Professor and the highest standards of professional conduct; and Department Head, Electrical and Computer To place service before profit, the honor and Engineering standing of the profession before personal Bradley A. Kramer, Ph.D., Professor and Department advantage, and the public welfare above all other consideration. Head, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems In humility and with need for Divine Guidance, Engineering I make this pledge. William Dunn, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering College of Engineering Pledge Based on the Engineer's Creed, National Society of Presentation of Diplomas: Professional Engineers Darren Dawson, Ph.D., Dean
62 College of Engineering Speaker
he president and CEO A graduate of Kansas State University with a Production System," which was published in 2013. of UCI, formerly known bachelor’s degree in construction science, Grier also Highly involved in the Wichita community for many asT Utility Contractors Inc., graduated as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army years, Grier has served as president of the executive since 1991, Charles "Chuck" Corps of Engineers and spent eight years as a reserve board of the Quivira Council of the Boy Scouts of Grier began his career as combat engineer officer. America and as a member of several other boards, a field engineer, working including the Wichita Chamber of Commerce, his way to project manager The past president of state chapters of the Associated Heartspring, Goodwill Industries and other chapters with a separate company General Contractors of America in Kansas and of local business-affiliated organizations. Grier before taking a position as Oklahoma, Grier has served on several committees currently serves as a director on a local/regional bank general manager at Utility in the organization and is a lifetime national director. board. Contractors of Oklahoma He is the co-author of the paper "Construction Kata: Charles "Chuck" Inc. Adapting Toyota Kata to a Lean Construction Project Grier Degree Candidates
Architectural Engineering Construction Science Samuel Cole Tagtmeyer, Overland Park Ryn Turk, Olathe Bachelor of Science and Management Mathew Isaac Alford, Eureka Biological Systems Engineering Nora Menahi Alqahtani, Manhattan Bachelor of Science John Armour, Manhattan Jacob Cecil Bullock, Atchison Bachelor of Science Dustin Nicholas Arnold, Olathe Anna Marie Brokesh, Manhattan Taylor Nathaniel Clark, Overland Park Ernie Ryan Barrett, Manhattan Virginia Ann Brown, Lansing (Scl) Bradley Joseph Conrow, Lee's Summit, Missouri Bradley Dalton Bice, Wamego Ryan Allen Clark, McPherson Jeremy Ensz, Garden City (Cl) Brock Andrew Borovetz, Parsons Craig Scott Griswold, Unionville, Missouri Jonathan Faringthon, McKinney, Texas Thomas Cole Conway,Osborne Mikayla Elizabeth Kortan, Olathe Joel William Findley, Bel Aire (Scl) Jackson B. Edds, Overland Park Adam Patrick Lappe, Kearney, Missouri Dallas Hope Gardner, Paola (Scl) Andrew William Eigsti, Shawnee Kyle Andrew Lickteig, Lenexa Sean Patrick Gerety, Wichita Darin Carlton Feist, Lenexa Robert Curry McWilliams, Leavenworth (SU17) Colten Wayne Johnson, Marion Matthew Addison Foster, Derby Tyler Rex Montgomery, Almena Caroline Rose Kabus, Topeka Robert Werner Gorton, Manhattan Jonathan Dean Pasowicz, Overland Park Di Kang, Chengdu, China (SU17) Zachary H. Hickman, Gardner Aaron Jared Perez, Lakin Hunter Joseph Koch, McLouth Mathew Steven Horton, McLouth Matthew David Price, Olathe Changmin Liao, Jingzhou, China (Scl) Dylan Lefroy Hugunin, Overland Park Megan Lee Richards, Stilwell Carlos Arturo Morales Miranda, Olathe (SU17) Steven K. Janes, Olathe Austin Anthony Schmitz, Axtell Kyle Wesley Pfannenstiel, Topeka (Cl) Drew Carston Lamprecht, Silver Lake Kendra Kelly Schuette, Olathe Thomas Timothy Pusty, Prospect, Kentucky (SU17) Justin Gregory Lozenski, Leavenworth Ryan Scott Strasser, Garden City Mason Alexander Quintanar, Manhattan Sean Bradley Mallory, Wichita Alexander H. Vo, Wichita Wei Ren, Xinxiang, China (Cl) Alejandra Martinez, Dodge City Lucas Andrew Weller, Rayville, Missouri (Mcl) Matthew Ryan Rensner, Wichita Cole Mitchell Matzke, Onaga Kaila Darchelle Wilson, Kansas City (Scl) Nicole Tan Sabourin, Holcomb Sean Adam Mitchell, Mission (Scl) Scott David Schroeder, Wichita Alyxandra Diann Newman, Lee's Summit, Missouri Chemical Engineering (Mcl) Bridger Alan Schwasinger, Gretna, Nebraska Nathan Lee Pendergraft, Overland Park Sean Francis Stryker, Chicago, Illinois Brady Martin Poppelreiter, Great Bend Bachelor of Science Michael Adam Swanson, Salina Demetri Dante Praderio, Leawood Mohammed Taher A. Albader, Jubail, Allison Lynn Troyer, Hillsboro Brandon Michael Reid, Denver, Colorado Saudia Arabia (SU17) (Cl) Christopher Paul Wearing, Salina Dalton Lawrence Schmidt, Wichita Abdullah Khalil Aldoukhi, Jubail, Saudi Arabia Kent David Wells, Clearwater Zachary Lee Sheffield,Olathe Momen Mohammed Al-Momen, Dammam, Kailynn Rae Weyrauch, Lee's Summit, Missouri Tyler Garrett Shields, Oberlin Saudi Arabia Robee Ybanez Sandoval, Talisay City, Philippines Jared Thomas Simpson, Wichita (Mcl) Mohammed Fayez S. Almutairy, Jubail, Connor James Yost, Salina Kyle P. Smith, Topeka Saudi Arabia (SU17) Brandon James Stewart, Manhattan Sultan Saleh A. Alrushaid, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (SU17)
College of Engineering, Speaker, Degree Candidates 63 Jijia Bai, Guangzhou, China Matthew Levi Emerson, Moundridge Broden Alan Bowell, Salina (Cl) Brett Rufus Bandy, Manhattan (Cl) Lauren Claire Erickson, Overbrook Justin Brickey, Manhattan (P) James A. Bennett, Topeka (SU17) Gregory Thomas Fry, Olathe Dustin Earl Chew, Plainville Hasan Mahfooz A. Binmahfooz, Jeddah, Rodolfo Gonzalez Matousek, Asunción, Paraguay Daniel H. Clausing, Lawrence (Cl) Saudi Arabia Neil William Haas, Shawnee Whitney Rae Cox, Olathe Lincoln Michael Blizzard, Andover (Cl) Weston Coulter Heidzig, Rogersville, Missouri Levi Mathias Eck, Andale (Mcl) Levi K. Bond, Conway Springs (Cl) Morgan Taylor Holmes, Overland Park Lawryn Edmonds, Valley Falls Allison Nicole Clark, Kearney, Missouri Brent Allen Juenemann, Oberlin Michael Joseph Hotujac, Overland Park (SU17) Diane Nicole Collard, Olathe (Cl) Cash Michael Kramer, Cheney Brandon Edward James, Lenexa Elena Kathrin Davidson, Wichita (Mcl) Alexandra Renee Lee, Lincoln, Nebraska Peter Lemoine Jensen, Hesston Natalie Lynne Davis, South Hutchinson (Scl) William Benjamin Lewis, Stilwell Andrew Dale Johnson, Wichita Micah Harrison Dehning, Cheney (Mcl) Bin Li, Binzhou, China Nasser Mulaa Juma, Manhattan (Mcl) Rachel DeMyers, Wichita Adam Lo, Shawnee Ethan Koch, Baileyville (Mcl) Kevin Charles Dippold, Overland Park Brett Hill Lykins, Overland Park James Douglas Lightner, Olathe Brian Everhart, Olathe (Mcl) Mary Colleen Madden, Prairie Village Eleazar Lopez, Dodge City Martha Elaine Floy, Owatonna, Minnesota (Scl) Mark Anthony Mathis, Hays (SU17) Myra Lynn McLenon, Merriam Luke Alexander Garrison, Auburn Evan Ryan McMillan, Wichita Karan Mehra, Overland Park (Cl) Nolan Mason Groff,Clinton, Missouri Paul K. Migwi, Wichita Jacob Joseph Miles, Overland Park Ziang Guo, Taiyuan, China Kevin Allen Moluf, Valley Falls Matthew Ryan Moran, Lenexa Quentin Hahn, Meriden Nathan Patrick Olson, Overland Park Kevin Thanh Nguyen, Wichita Md Abdul Hai, Kansas City Jack Andrew Olsson, Lincoln, Nebraska (Scl) (H) Elkana Kiboma Nyambegera, Topeka (SU17) Riley Morgan Hay, Liberal (Mcl) John Philip Palma, Houston, Texas Micheal Rhett Pepper, Holcomb Minjarez-Almeida Angel Homero, Liberal Colin Dean Parker, Leavenworth Meng Rao, Nanjing, China Logan Briana Joos, Ontario, California Randall C. Purdue, Abilene John Westhroppe Shaver, Olathe Kendall Konrade, Topeka Gage Andrew Scheer, Cheney Kelsi Rae Sheeley, Effingham Andrew Christian Lindsey, Houston, Texas Matthew Strub, Kansas City Abdullateef Akolade Shodunke, Sabo, Nigeria Alec Joseph Linot, Wichita (Scl) Andrew Alan Talkin, Kansas City Jacob Aaron Slous, Wichita Lauren Ashley McDonald, Overland Park Tyler Glenn Warren, Silver Lake Jacob L. Sowers, Cummings Maggie Alexandra Meyer, Lenexa (Cl) Ashton Brianne Wherry, Olathe Dylan Thomas Stidham, Lawrence Magdaline Marie Oberle, De Soto Earl Richard Watkins, Manhattan Austin Edward Pond, Arkansas City (Cl) Computer Engineering Tanner Christian Wiens, Hutchinson (Mcl) Jake Taylor Priddy, Shawnee Thomas A. Woodward, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Rachel Marie Quinnett, Colwich (Cl) Bachelor of Science Tyler Michael Wright, Hutchinson Esther L. Radaha, Tawau, Malaysia Tanner Lee Armstrong, Topeka Tianlu Wu, Wuxi, China Blake Andrew Ronnebaum, Wichita (Mcl) Brendan Michael Bonavia, Topeka Hang Zhang, Luoyang, China Rachel A. Root, Derby Muhammad Ibrahim Butt, Dubai, United Arab Hangyu Zhang, Chengdu, China (Mcl) Joshua Wade Rosebaugh, Silver Lake Emirates Samuel Murray Sheaks, Leavenworth Nolan Patrick Casimir, Newton Computer Science Aaron Matthew Shriner, Wichita Dustin Earl Chew, Plainville (Scl) Aaron Michael Spicer, Topeka Dalton Jay Graber, Berryton Bachelor of Science (Scl) Daniel Alexander Story, Wichita Alex Scott Hamilton, Topeka Daniel Josh Bamba, Junction City (Mcl) Aaron Scott Tatman, Wichita (Mcl) Ethan Koch, Baileyville Joshua G. Benard, Leavenworth Troy Dustin Underwood, Derby Joshua Thomas Langford, Littleton, Colorado Connor Milton Berg, De Soto Rachel Leigh Walker, Wichita Harrison Kevin Manase, Antananarivo, Madagascar Logan Ty Brecheisen, Hugoton (Scl) Xiu Wang, Lanzhou, China Blake Steven Martin, Lenexa Landon Sidney Breckenridge, Wichita (Scl) Jenna Alyse Watson, Junction City Grant Allen Meyerhoff,Wichita Allan Jay Morales Cabanatuan, Kapolei, Hawaii Matthew Tyler Webb, Wamego (Scl) Dishan Anupama Nahitiya, Manhattan Kevin Scott Carr, Overland Park Matthew Wayne Sanner, Gardner Zachary Alan Cleary, Manhattan Civil Engineering Blake Charles Smethers, Olathe Shawn T. Contant, Independence Luke John Waliser, St. Marys Jordan Timothy DeLoach, Manhattan (Mcl) Bachelor of Science Li Wang, Dalian, China (Mcl) Austin Christopher Elliott, Leawood Sulaiman Tareq Albader, Kuwait City, Kuwait (SU17) Xin Fang, Yangzhou, China Matthew Tod Anthony, Lakin (Mcl) Electrical Engineering Austin Paul Fangman, St. Joseph, Missouri (Cl) Brent David Baca, Gallup, New Mexico Dylan Andrew George, Andover Megan Kathleen Ball, Overland Park Bachelor of Science Hunter Brandon Goddard, Parsons Lauren Katherine Braun, Manhattan Khaled Abdullah Alfailakawi, Kuwait City, Kuwait Jonathan Michael Gooden, Kingman (Cl) Tongshan Dong Murtada Adel Alsaif, Al Qatif, Saudi Arabia Alexander Cameron Devereux Henley, Lawrence
64 College of Engineering, Degree Candidates McKenzie Renee Hine, Olathe (Scl) Zachary Benjamin May, Oberlin (Scl) May Lloyd Langston, Olathe Joshua Andrew Hock, St. Louis, Missouri Blake Redden Myers, Grand Prairie, Texas Shiqi Li, Handan, China Christian Jason Hughes, Leawood (Mcl) Sarah Elizabeth Newell, Stilwell Liangliang Liu, Wenzhou, China Brent Andrew Johnson, Leavenworth Ian Miles Ostenberg, Bennington Daniel Douglas Lorenzen, Olathe (Mcl) Eric Carl Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri (SU17) Lucas Leroy Poulton, Liberal Glenn Christian Luke, Overland Park Nicholas James Johnson, Sedgwick (Cl) Jillian Claire Prather, Ottawa Yitao Luo, Wuhan, China Kathryn Nancy Kristiansen, Lawrence Andrew James Pruett, Valley Falls Dacota Ashley Maris, Butler, Missouri Robert Casey Lafferty,Olathe Keaton Alan Romine, Overbrook Aaron David Mason, McPherson (Mcl) Andrew Jacob Leigh, Andover Jacob Daniel Rzewnicki, Overland Park Joshua Tyler Mathes, Bartlett Tyler Christian Gauge Lentz, Bonner Springs Marisa Ann Sotelo, Kansas City Jared S. McLaughlin, Abilene Mark Alan Loevenstein, Shawnee Tucker Exum Styrkowicz, Leawood (Scl) Lindsey Nicole Merrill, Topeka A.J. Massey, Manhattan Reid Augustus Sutherland, Parker, Colorado Trenton A. Midyett, Bonner Springs Sagar Mehta, Junction City Alonso Talamantes, Hutchinson Cody Albert Nieman, Hanover (Mcl) Joseph Brian Mills, Lawrence Jordan Michael West, Wichita (SU17) Julia Grace Nyiro, Parker, Colorado Joseph Richard Perkins, Shawnee Shaun Joseph O'Brien, Tonganoxie Corey N. Porubsky, Phoenix, Arizona Mechanical Engineering Adam David Osheim, Olathe Zachary Dale Sliefert, Kansas City Vashishth Janakbhai Patel, Surat, India (SU17) Robert Fitzgerald Stewart, Wichita Bachelor of Science Ryan Andrew Pauly, Conway Springs Jeremy Ryan Taylor, Ulysses Dustin Oliver Abnos, Kansas City, Missouri Benjamin Alexander Peterson, Lenexa Zachary Charles Terwort, Clearwater Abdullah Mohammed Alghobari, Najran, Kyle Eric Polson, Nortonville Blake Edward Winchester, Overland Park Saudi Arabia Brian Christopher Price, Lenexa Hayden Robert Woods, Wichita Bjad Naef Almutairi, Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia Sean Patrick Quinn, Lake Elmo, Minnesota Abdulrahman Yaser Al-Obaid, Kuwait City, Sage Marie Ratliff,Phillipsburg (SU17) Information Systems Kuwait Jared Michael Reese, McPherson Omar Ayedh S Alsaleh, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Michael Wesley Reimer, Ashland Bachelor of Science Mohammadi Ahmad Alshenqiti, Madinah, Cody Matthew Rethman, Seneca Steven Michael Blits, Lebo Saudi Arabia G.A. Riley, Silver Lake (Cl) Miriam Angell Feldhausen, Manhattan Matt Thomas Athon, Silver Lake Cameron Todd Rohleder, Hays (Cl) Jacob Michael Thomas Moulin,Bonner Springs Dylan Lloyd Babcock, McPherson Thomas Cole Sauber,Wichita Ryan Allen Rutledge, Olathe Joshua Caleb Bell, Morland Daniel Joseph Scharplaz, Minneapolis (SU17) Zachary Noble Smith, Wichita Timothy Ryan Bernard, Overland Park Emma Anne Schinstock, Manhattan Matthew Thomas Traudt, Fort Washington, Maryland Tyler Douglas Brown, Chesterfield, Missouri Eric Schlaikjer, Shawnee Leroy James Burke, Olathe Graham Schlaikjer, Shawnee Industrial Engineering Clark Andrew Busenitz, Whitewater Benjamin Howard Schmanke, Topeka Brett Lee Champlin, Cedar Vale Robert Lee Seymour, Manhattan Bachelor of Science Connor Franklin Clements, Overland Park Jingbo Shi, Beijing, China Bader Tayseer Alfeeli, Rumaithiya, Kuwait (Scl) Grant D. Collison, Shawnee Matthew Stalder Shobe, Wichita Abdulrahman KH A M E Alsumaiei, Manhattan Ryan Cooper, Olathe Caleb Shunatona, Wichita Emily Mae Bailey, Riley (SU17) (Mcl) Justin Currence, Topeka Aaron Smith, Adrian, Missouri Caleb McDowell Bartel, Shawnee Kyle Lewis Davis, Overland Park Allison Elizabeth Sommer, Kearney, Missouri Brandon James Bell, Chanute Jun Dong, Shanghai, China Grant Michael Stevens, Olathe Isaac Christopher Braun, Overland Park (SU17) Jacob Paul Dreiling, Wichita Mason Taylor Stewart, Wamego Nathan Waldner Cole, Manhattan Lee Evans, Lenexa Calder Chase TenEyck, Wichita Allyson Elizabeth Day, Olathe (Cl) Zachary James Ferguson, Paola Tyler Scott Allen Thiel,Hutchinson Larissa Marie Dettmer, Kensington (Scl) Grant Patrick Ferland, Kansas City, Missouri Logan Dean Thomas, Derby Daniel William Dowell, Liberal (Cl) Daniel Gregory Franken, Shawnee Martin John Thompson, Kansas City, Missouri Mary Rose Annette Eakes, St. Marys Cameron Robert Gabler, Wichita Keegan Douglas Tilton, Gaithersburg, Maryland Garrett Lee Foster, Hutchinson (Mcl) Benjamin Joseph Garten, Overland Park Nicholas William Utt, Arkansas City (Cl) Emily Walden Frye, Mission Hills (Cl) Nathan Scott Gladfelter, Topeka Adam Van Bergeijk, Hesston Ryan Michael Garrett, Olathe Larry Thomas Gliniecki, Junction City Jacob Randall Vang, Wichita Delilah Maeve Griebel, Stockton Ulas Green, St. Louis, Missouri Andrew Tyler Walsten, Mulvane Rachel Elizabeth Hayes, Wichita Matthew Justin Hale, Savonburg Daniel Patrick Wheeler, Overland Park Aaron Jacob Holsworth, Overland Park (SU17) Patrick Mason Harwell, Olathe John Randall Willnauer, Stilwell Arezoo Hosseinzadeh-Seisan, Kansas City (SU17) Dominique Miguel Hoover, Hutchinson Brett Stephen Wilson, Lyons Aaron Lawrence Jackson, Wichita Gregory James Hopper, Gardner (Cl) (SU17) Leidong Xu, Zibo, China Elizabeth Jordan Kennedy, Manhattan (Cl) Philip Michalakis Hotz, Olathe Joshua Joseph Yonkin, Wichita Zachary Adam Kuntz, Hays Nicole Elizabeth Johnson, Blue Springs, Missouri Lu Zhang, Handan, China Gabrielle Catherine Lobo, Overland Park Samuel Robert Kaifes, Lee's Summit, Missouri
College of Engineering, Degree Candidates 65 University Distinguished Professors he title of University Distinguished Professor is the highest honor Kansas State University can bestow on its faculty. This lifetime title recognizes faculty making outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service to their professions and communities. University Distinguished Professors are appointed followingT a universitywide competition conducted by the provost and senior vice president. Each recipient receives a commemorative medallion upon appointment. The honorees 2016 2007 1997 P.V. Vara Prasad, Ph.D., Agronomy Dale Herspring, Ph.D., Political Science C. Lewis Cocke, Ph.D., Physics Bharat Ratra, Ph.D., Physics Duy Hua, Ph.D., Chemistry Bikram S. Gill, Ph.D., Plant Pathology Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan, Ph.D., Biochemistry Peter M.A. Sherwood, Sc.D, Ph.D., Chemistry 2015 Wayne Goins, Ph.D., Music 2006 1994 Douglas S. McGregor, Ph.D., Mechanical and John M. Blair, Ph.D., Biology John J. Iandolo, Ph.D., Pathology and Microbiology Nuclear Engineering Daniel C. Marcus, Ph.D., Anatomy and Physiology James L. Marsden, Ph.D., Regents Distinguished Richard A. Marston, Ph.D., Geography Professor of Animal Sciences 2014 Yolanda Broyles-González, Ph.D., American Ethnic 2005 1993 Studies Michael R. Kanost, Ph.D., Biochemistry Neville "Bill" Reay, Ph.D., Physics Gary Pierzynski, Ph.D., Agronomy Harald E.L. Prins, Ph.D., Anthropology Sandra Stith, Ph.D., Family Studies and Human James Shanteau, Ph.D., Psychological Sciences 1990 Chii-Dong Lin, Ph.D., Physics Services 2004 Michael W. Suleiman, Ph.D., Political Science Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Ph.D., Grain Science and James R. Coffman,Ph.D., Clinical Sciences Industry (honorary) 1989 David C. Hartnett, Ph.D., Biology William Fateley, Ph.D., Chemistry 2013 Norman J. Fedder, Ph.D., Theatre James H. Edgar, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering Yoshiro Ikeda, Ph.D., Art Terry Johnson, Ph.D., Biology Stephen Higgs, Ph.D., Biosecurity Research Institute Hongxing Jiang, Ph.D., Physics Ryszard Jankowiak, Ph.D., Chemistry Joseph V. Ortiz, Ph.D., Chemistry 1988 Nancy Monteiro-Riviere, Ph.D., Anatomy and Sonny Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Entomology Cornelia B. Flora, Ph.D., Sociology Physiology Ted Schroeder, Ph.D., Agricultural Economics Jonathan Holden, Ph.D., English Philip Nel, Ph.D., English 2003 Kenneth W. Jones, Ph.D., History Jürgen A. Richt, D.V.M., Ph.D., Diagnostic Medicine M.M. Chengappa, Ph.D., Diagnostic Medicine and Kenneth Klabunde, Ph.D., Chemistry and Pathobiology Pathobiology Patrick Richard, Ph.D., Cortelyou-Rust Distinguished Jim Riviere, Ph.D., Anatomy and Physiology Robert D. Linder, Ph.D., History Professor of Physics Mike Tokach, Ph.D., Animal Sciences and Industry David A. Schmidt, Ph.D., Computing and Sadahiro Saeki, Ph.D., Mathematics 2012 Information Sciences 1987 Christer Aakeröy, Ph.D., Chemistry 2002 L.T. Fan, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering Itzik Ben-Itzhak, Ph.D., Physics Alan Knapp, Ph.D., Biology David Leith, Ph.D., Regents Distinguished Professor Susan Brown, Ph.D., Biology S. Lillian Kremer, Ph.D., English of Pathology Ruth Welti, Ph.D., Biology Thomas E. Roche,Ph.D., Biochemistry Donald Setser, Ph.D., Chemistry 2011 Barbara Valent, Ph.D., Plant Pathology 1986 Michael Dryden, D.V.M., Ph.D., Diagnostic 2001 Duane Acker, Ph.D., Animal Sciences and Industry Medicine and Pathobiology Frank Blecha, Ph.D., Anatomy and Physiology Horst Leipold, Ph.D., Pathology Brett Esry, Ph.D., Physics David Littrell, Ph.D., Music John Hatcliff, Ph.D., Computing and Information Sciences 1985 Talat Rahman, Ph.D., Physics John Leslie, Ph.D., Plant Pathology Richard Consigli, Ph.D., Biology Larry Takemoto, Ph.D., Biology Xiuzhi "Susan" Sun, Ph.D., Grain Science and Industry Dean Zollman, Ph.D., Physics 1984 Kenneth Hoyt, Ph.D., Education 2010 2000 Elizabeth Dodd, Ph.D., English Rob Denell, Ph.D., Biology 1974 Anthony Joern, Ph.D., Biology Christopher M. Sorensen, Ph.D., Physics Ernest E. Shult, Ph.D., Regents Distinguished Professor of Mathematics 2009 1999 Walter K. Dodds, Ph.D., Biology E. Wayne Nafziger, Ph.D., Economics 1964 Charles W. Rice, Ph.D., Agronomy Brian S. Spooner, Ph.D., Biology Dudley Williams, Ph.D., Regents Distinguished Professor of Physics 2008 1998 Edgar Chambers IV, Ph.D., Human Nutrition Gary W. Conrad, Ph.D., Biology Philine Wangemann, Ph.D., Anatomy and Physiology Timothy R. Donoghue, Ph.D., Physics (honorary) T.G. Nagaraja, Ph.D., Diagnostic Medicine and Jan E. Leach, Ph.D., Plant Pathology Pathobiology
66 University Distinguished Professors Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars he Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars was created in 1995 to underscore Kansas State University’s commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning. A facultyT member acknowledged as a leading teaching scholar is appointed to the chair by the university’s provost and senior vice president for one academic year. All who hold the chair retain the title of University Distinguished Teaching Scholar throughout their careers. During the year in residence, the scholar’s time and resources are spent advancing the interests of undergraduate teaching and learning at the university. The honorees 2017-2018 2003-2004 Todd Easton, Ph.D., Industrial and Manufacturing Andrew Barkley, Ph.D., Agricultural Economics Systems Engineering 2002-2003 2016-2017 Jana Fallin, Ph.D., Music Patricia Ackerman, Ph.D., Arts, Sciences and Business 2001-2002 2015-2016 Medhat M. Morcos, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Donald Saucier, Ph.D., Psychological Sciences Engineering 2014-2015 2000-2001 Mick Charney, Ph.D., Architecture Stephen Thien, Ph.D., Agronomy 2013-2014 1999-2000 John Fliter Jr., Ph.D., Political Science Larry Williams, Ph.D., Biology 2012-2013 1998-1999 N. Sanjay Rebello, Ph.D., Physics Bryan Schurle, Ph.D., Agricultural Economics 2011-2012 1997-1998 Michael Wesch, Ph.D., Anthropology Ann Stalheim-Smith, Ph.D., Biology 2010-2011 1996-1997 Kimberly Williams, Ph.D., Horticulture Dean Zollman, Ph.D., Physics 2009-2010 1995-1996 Doug Benson, Ph.D., Modern Languages Cliff Meloan,Ph.D., Chemistry 2008-2009 Greg Eiselein, Ph.D., English 2007-2008 Christopher M. Sorensen, Ph.D., Physics 2006-2007 Roger McHaney, Ph.D., Management 2005-2006 Michael Boland, Ph.D., Agricultural Economics 2004-2005 Harald E.L. Prins, Ph.D., Anthropology
University Distinguished Professors (Cont.), Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars 67 University administration Carol Shanklin, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School K-Staters are some of the most loyal alumni in the Richard B. Myers, MBA, President Sue C. Maes, Ph.D., Dean, K-State Global Campus country, and we are excited to welcome you into a April C. Mason, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice Lori A. Goetsch, MLS, Dean, K-State Libraries new relationship with your alma mater. The K-State Alumni Association is your link for life to K-State. President Ralph C. Richardson, D.V.M., CEO and Dean, Learn more and stay connected by visiting Cindy A. Bontrager, MBA, Vice President for K-State Olathe K-State.com. Administration and Finance Pat J. Bosco, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life and Kansas Board of Regents Dean of Students The Kansas Board of Regents is the governing Program notes The Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation board of the state’s six universities and the statewide Peter K. Dorhout, Ph.D., Vice President for Research Outstanding Teaching Awards are funded by the coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher Jeffery B. Morris, M.S., Vice President for W.T. Kemper Foundation and the Commerce education institutions — seven public universities, 19 Communications and Marketing, and Acting Vice Bankshares Foundation. President for Human Capital Services community colleges and six technical colleges. The president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents The organ was supplied by Mid-America Piano, is Blake Flanders. The following individuals are Manhattan. Academic divisions members of the Board of Regents: Terry Ferguson is the bagpiper for all ceremonies at John Floros, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture; and Bramlage Coliseum and at Kansas State University Director, K-State Research and Extension Joseph B. Bain, Goodland Polytechnic Campus. Timothy de Noble, M. Arch., Dean, College of D. Shane Bangerter, Dodge City If available, the hometowns of undergraduate Architecture, Planning & Design Ann Brandau-Murguia, Kansas City students from Kansas are included in the listing of Amit Chakrabarti, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Bill Feuerborn, Garnett degree candidates. For students from out of state or Dennis Mullin, Manhattan Sciences out of country, the hometown and state or country Kevin Gwinner, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Dave Murfin, Wichita are included. Administration Zoe Newton, Sedan Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education Daniel Thomas, Mission Hills Darren Dawson, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering Helen Van Etten, Topeka Commencement questions? John Buckwalter, Ph.D., Dean, College of Human If you have questions or comments about commencement, please contact: Office of the Provost Ecology Alumni membership and Senior Vice President, Kansas State University, Verna M. Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., CEO and Dean, All colleges have provided graduates with a one-year 108 Anderson Hall, 919 Mid-Campus Drive Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus membership to the K-State Alumni Association. North, Manhattan, KS 66506-0113, 785-532-6224, Tammy Beckham, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean, College of Graduates also will receive a gift from the alumni [email protected]. Veterinary Medicine association in recognition of their graduation today.
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