2010 SPRING Commencement

Saturday, May Eighth Two Thousand Ten Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato

To Our Guests Today we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony:

Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats.

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate. A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well.

When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone.

Thank you.

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1 2 Program 9:00 a.m.

Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Jennifer L. Coffman ’10 9:00 a.m. Program Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Christopher Frederick ‘08 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address April Marie Larson Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies / Political Science College of Arts and Humanities

Jamie Leigh Hermel Bachelor of Science, Information Technology College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Timothy Huebsch ‘02, President Mankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Matthew A. Coffman ‘10 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

3 Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT MARILYN DELMONT DOUGLAS P. MAYO President Vice President for Technology and Vice President for University Minnesota State University, Mankato Chief Information Officer Advancement

CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK TERRANCE FLAHERTY HENRY MORRIS Board of Trustees Interim Dean of the College of Arts Interim Dean of Institutional Diversity Minnesota State Colleges and and Humanities Universities SCOTT R. OLSON MARILYN FOX Provost and Vice President for TIMOTHY HUEBSCH Interim Dean of the Academic and Student Affairs President of Minnesota State College of Business University, Mankato Alumni JOAN ROCA Association ROBERT HOFFMAN Dean of Library Services Vice President for Strategic Business, Cyrus Azarbod Education, and Regional Partnerships RICHARD J. STRAKA Professor, College of Vice President for Science, Engineering and Technology Paul J. Hustoles Finance and Administration Professor, College of Arts and ANNE BLACKHURST Humanities WALTER E. WOLFF Dean of the College of Graduate Interim Dean of Students Studies and Research JOHN M. KNOX Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR Linda Duckett Steve S. Smith Bethann Lavoie MARSHALS Brian Frink Daniel J. Stark Harry C. Peterson Paul J. Hustoles, Professor, James Johnson Greg Taylor Farhad Reza College of Arts and Julie Kerr-Berry Maria-Claudia Tomany Robert Sorenson Humanities Charles Lewis Jennifer Veltsos Daniel Swart Cyrus Azarbod, Professor, John Lindberg Erik Waterkotte Patrick Tebbe College of Science, David McCarl Bradley Widness Trenton Vorlicek Engineering and David Morano Matthew Willemsen Vincent Zhang Technology Richard Terril Enrique Torner INSTRUCTORS ASSISTANT PROFESSORS COLLEGE HONOR David Viscoli Matthew Brophy Steve Druschel MARSHALS Elizabeth Harsma Craig T. Evers John Janc, Professor, College ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Jaime Hoffman Anne-Marie Hoskinson of Arts and Humanities David Engen Lynn Kuechle In-Jae Kim Steve Mercurio, Professor, Paul E. Finocchiaro Richard Krohn College of Science, Curt Germundson COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, Andrew D. Roberts Engineering and John Paul ENGINEERING & Technology Amy Roisum Foley TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTORS Leah White MARCHING FACULTY Michael Haskins JUNIOR HONOR Duane Maas MARSHALS ASSISTANT PROFESSORS PROFESSORS Ioannis Souldatos Alicia M. Fasnacht, College Evan Bibbee Gale Allen of Arts and Humanities Candace Black William Hudson LIBRARY FACULTY Joseph C. Belgarde, College Paula Chiara Muhammad Khaliq Joe Holtermann, Assistant of Science, Engineering Brandon Cooke Pavel Kitsul Professor and Technology Kristen Cvancara Penny Knoblich Justine Martin, Assistant James Dimock Igor Kogoutiouk Professor COLLEGE OF Heather Hamilton Mark A. Pickar ARTS & HUMANITIES Diana Joseph Leon Tietz ADMINISTRATIVE and MARCHING FACULTY Amy Lauters SUPPORT FACULTY Karen Lybeck ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Maria Baxter-Nuamah, PROFESSORS A. Richard Meitin Aaron Budge Multicultural Affairs Karen Boubel Ceclia Pick Mary Hadley Diane Berge, Admissions David Dickau Mavis Richardson Dean Kelley

4 College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

MASTER OF FINE ARTS Richanda L. Grant, Mankato Christine M. Bastian, Victoria Teresa K. Albertson, Ames, Iowa Creative Writing Speech Communication Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Advisor: Diana Joseph Thesis: Apples, Oranges and Other Thesis: Epiphany Fruitless Endeavors Stephanie M. Bednar, Austin English Lesley N. Arimah, Lafayette, Louisiana Megan M. Gredesky, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Creative Writing Theatre Arts Advisor: Diana Joseph Advisor: Dr. Heather Hamilton James M. Bjerke, Fulda

Thesis: The Children of Bones Mathematics 9:00 a.m. Program Benjamin J. Inniger, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Brian Martensen Teresa E. Bolstad, Saint Peter Theatre Arts Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. George Grubb Christine I. Brawner, Saint Paul Advisor: Richard Terrill Thesis: The Sound Design of Into the English Woods Advisor: Dr. Mary Johnston Jerry O. Cranford, Jr., Kansas City, Thesis: The Quest for Power within Missouri Alex J. Phillips, Mankato the Relationships of Virginia Woolf’s Theatre Arts Creative Writing Mrs. Dalloway and Michael Advisor: Dr. Paul Finocchiaro Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Cunningham’s The Hours: An Thesis: On Directing The Rocky Thesis: Giant City: Stories Intertextual Study Horror Show Colin S. Scharf, Ellicottville, New York Bekir Canli, Turkey Daniel E. DeWolf, Mankato Creative Writing English Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Sarah E. Snook, Mankato Sarah M. Eckstein, Sleepy Eye Jorge C. Evans, Springfield, Illinois Creative Writing Speech Communication Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Advisor: Richard Terrill Thesis: From Pete Seeger to Pearl Jam: Thesis: Anthem of a Generation - Poems Nicole M. Swoboda, Sartell A Comparative Analysis of Protest Theatre Arts Music from the Vietnam War to the Jade A. Faul, Hillsboro, Ohio Advisor: Dr. Paul Finocchiaro Iraq War Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Terrill Matthew J. Weerts, Mankato Corinne M. Ehrfurth, North Mankato Thesis: How Do You Talk to a Stranger? Creative Writing English: General Studies Advisor: Richard Robbins Advisor: Dr. Mary Johnston Thomas S. Flynn, Minneapolis Thesis: Histrionic Nights Poems Thesis: The Bhagavad Gita in Creative Writing Contemporary Indian Novels: Advisor: Diana Joseph MASTER OF ARTS Recasting Elements of Hinduism in Mackenzy D. Albright, Arco Suri’s The Death of Vishnu, Adiga’s James W. Gangl, Mankato Art The White Tiger, and Chandra’s Red Theatre Arts Advisor: Erik Waterkotte Earth and Pouring Rain Advisor: Dr. George Grubb Thesis: Technical Direction for William Amanda L. Bakley, Mankato Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills

5 Ashley N. Flitter, Mankato David C. Maynard, Mankato Binki M. Shrestha, Nepal English English English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Advisor: Dr. Harry Solo Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Thesis: Build a Web Site, Save Thesis: Love and Forgiveness: The the World: How Environmental Nature and Necessity of Self- Rachel E. Stori, North Mankato Conservation Organizations Use Sacrifice in the Overcoming of English: TESL Web Presence to Support Purpose Binary Oppositions in William Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Blake’s Jerusalem Brian L. Grewe, Jr., White Bear Lake Katherine A. Tormala, Speech Communication Carl L. Mulder, North Mankato Newport News, Virginia Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Art English Advisor: James Johnson Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Mariya L. Gyendina, Mankato Thesis: The Matter at Hand English Kelcey J. Woods-Nord, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Paula H. Naumann, Eau Claire, English Wisconsin Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Kelli A. Hanson, Mankato English Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Kizuna Yamamoto, Japan Advisor: Dr. Rachel Droogsma English Heidi L. Newbauer, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Yoko Hattori, Japan English Art Advisor: Dr. Terrance Flaherty MASTER OF MUSIC Advisor: Matthew Willemsen Alex J. Barnett, New Richland Thesis: Tracing Memories Mary T. Nixon, Mankato Music English Advisor: Dr. Kimm Julian Ollie M. Jackson, Morriston, Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Florida Jennifer L. Coffman, Eagle Lake English: Technical Communication Megan M. Orcholski, Mankato Music Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. Kimm Julian Advisor: Dr. Leah White Thesis: Program Notes for a Elizabeth J. Johnson, Mankato Graduate Recital in Vocal Art Matthew M. Priem, Winona Performance Advisor: Brian Frink Mathematics Thesis: In Paradise Advisor: Dr. Brian Martensen Matthew A. Coffman, Apopka, Florida Kathie A. Kallevig, Willmar Adiburahman Rahmani, Afghanistan Music Speech Communication English Advisor: Dr. Kimm Julian Advisor: Dr. Warren Sandmann Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Thesis: Analysis and Performance Thesis: Graduate Students’ Perception Practice - Selected Art Songs of Their First Online Learning Chandra G. Sather Gessner, by Henri Dupare, Hugo Wolf, Experience Saint Paul and Giacomo Puccini; Arias Art by Giuseppe Verdi, Wolfgang Joseph H. Ley, Bemidji Advisor: Brian Frink Amadeus Mozart, and Dominick Speech Communication Thesis: Into the Burrow Argento Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Stephanie J. Schmidt, Montgomery Sarita H. Magno, Saint Peter Mary K. Lukkonen, Denver, Colorado Speech Communication Wind Band Conducting English Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Thesis: Impacts of High School Athlete-Coach Interpersonal Andrew J. Miller, Nisswa Kelsey J. Maki, Shoreline, Relationships: Coach Favoritism, Choral Conducting Washington Group Attraction, and Adult Sport Advisor: Dr. David Dickau Speech Communication Participation Thesis: Program Notes for a Master’s Advisor: Dr. Leah White Recital in Choral Conducting Lorrie A. Schroeder, Chaska Veronika Maliborska, Ukraine Art English Advisor: Mika Laidlaw Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

6 MASTER OF SCIENCE Andrew J. Haugen, Rochester Priscilla J. Mudd, Janesville Yenny R. Ahumada-Quimbay, Physics Spanish Colombia Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Advisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor Spanish Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag David D. Hedlund, Saint James Anton A. Nasledov, Mankato Thesis: El rol de sufrimiento en la Biology Manufacturing Engineering Tech configuracion del personaje Advisor: Dr. Timothy Secott Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen principal en La tejedora de coronas de German Espinosa Lien H. Hodapp, Mankato Khoa D. Nguyen, Rosemount Computer Science Math: Statistics Option Shankar Reddy Akula, India Advisor: Dr. Steven Case Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen MD Shakhawath Hossain, Bangladesh Jonathan E. Olson, New Ulm Mechanical Engineering Spanish Ram M. Bajracharya, Nepal Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Advisor: Dr. James Grabowska Engineering Thesis: The Subtle Arbitrios of Advisor: Dr. Qun Zhang Asrar M. Hussain, India Cervantes: Don Quijote as a Thesis: Gaussian Approximation and Computer Science Cautionary Tale for Leaders Thresholding Methods in Optical Advisor: Dr. Hamed Sallam Amplifier Systems Rakesh C. Pyaram Chandra, India Abu Rakib MD Iqbal, Bangladesh Engineering

Anagha A. Bankar, India Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe 9:00 a.m. Program Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Jin Park Advisor: Dr. Steven Case Dana M. Reinhart, New Ulm Thesis: A Web Based Fuzzy Data Nicole K. Johannson, Canada Computer Science Mining with Visualization French Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Advisor: Dr. John Janc Zachary W. Benson, Eveleth Jason C. Rhoten, New Prague Biology Venu Gopal Kasturi, India Biology Advisor: Dr. John Krenz Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Thesis: Larval Stage Oxytetracycline Lucas E. Bistodeau, Richfield Marking and Juvenile Capture Biology Bimala Koju, Nepal Gear Evaluation for Northern Pike Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Computer Science Thesis: Agricultural Best Management Advisor: Dr. Steven Case Matthew J. Ribikawskis, Hopkins Practices and Subsurface Tile Biology Spacing Effects on Nonpoint Source Peter R. Kratz, Oak Creek, Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Pollution in Field-Scale Studies Wisconsin Biology Anthony J. Rolfes, East Gull Lake Allison M. Boies, Lincoln, Nebraska Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Hart Manufacturing Engineering Tech Biology Advisor: Dr. Bruce Jones Advisor: Dr. John Krenz Rakesh K. Malakar, Nepal Thesis: Spring Turkey Hunting in Computer Science Kuldeep Sen, Nepal Minnesota: The Influence of Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Mathematics Hunger Density on Hunt Quality Thesis: Heterogeneous Distributed Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel and Landowner Attitudes Query Processing Jing Han Soh, Malaysia Min B. Budhathoki, Nepal Sushmina Manandhar, Nepal Physics Computer Science Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Youwen Xu Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Advisor: Dr. James Slack Srinivasulu Sykam, India Anusha Devarapalli, India Engineering Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

7 Haritha Yanala, India Georgiana E. Zamfirache, Romania Nusrat Zahan, Bangladesh Computer Science Spanish Mechanical Engineering / Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Advisor: Dr. James Grabowska Mathematics Statistics Advisor: Dr. Jin Park

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8 College of Arts and Humanities The candidates will be presented by Terrance Flaherty, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Sidona A. Erickson, Art Education CUM LAUDE Regan B. Carstensen, Michael R. Evenson, English Jason D. Badger, Spanish Mass Communications Alexander V. Everson, Music Industry Stephen M. Beckman, Spanish Amy J. Chin, Music: Applied (Piano) Jason L. Galles, English Amanda M. Bertelsen, Spanish Essia M. Grealish, Spanish Erik A. Geronsin, Spanish Jessica A. Betzold, Art Education Jacob T. Hayes, Mark G. Gorecki, Spanish Travis Bowen, English Speech Communication Brittany E. Henderson, Mass Denise I. Cheek, Art Chelsea M. Hinrichs, Spanish Communications Ida E. Clark, Scandinavian Studies Education K-12 Jenna M. Hewitt, Mass Meg L. Crawford, Liberal Studies

Abigail E. Knott, Music: Education Communications Katie C. Drietz, Dance 9:00 a.m. Program Brian J. Krolak, Art Kaylie M. Hogue, English/Speech Linda M. Froehlich, Spanish Kristina L. Mandell, Spanish Education Erik W. Gratz, Spanish Christopher T. McCarthy, English Brian W. Isles, English/Speech Miranda L. Hacker, Art Jessica M. Morales, Spanish Education Lydia M. Hard, Art History Mary V. Penning, Spanish Amanda A. Iverson, Speech Mary C. Haugen, Spanish Matthew J. Pizza, English Communication Jason L. Jenkins, Mass Kathleen M. Rosso, English Saerom Kang, English Communications David F. Sieberg, Spanish Hyeju Kim, English Mary Jo K. Hess, Liberal Studies Lynn K. Zaske, Mass Communications Mandi M. Kuchenbecker, Mass Amanda J. Kack, French Communications Daniel P. King, Art Education MAGNA CUM LAUDE Beth M. Labenz, Spanish Melissa M. Kjolsing, Mass Ashten L. Bacon, Spanish Education Dennis P. Loucks, Art Communications K-12 Andrew J. Lynch, Philosophy Cassandra K. Kuglin, Spanish Emily N. Bartz, English Maureen B. McCullagh, Spanish April M. Larson, Speech Mathias W. Becker, Theatre Arts Education K-12 Communication Katherine S. Benck, English Vanessa L. McDougall, Spanish Brittany A. Larson, Mass Brianna K. Bigaouette, Art Vanessa L. McDougall, Mass Communications Amanda L. Bingham, Communications Amber R. Lies, Open Studies Mass Communications Will S. Molter, Spanish Education Amanda R. Lucken, Mass Emily E. Bowman, Speech K-12 Communications Communication Lucas M. Paakh, Art Yuki Maekawa, Music Industry Kelly A. Braunshausen, Mass Breanna J. Patsch, Speech Kyle D. Monson, English Communications Communication Danielle K. Ostendorf, Mass Kelli H. Brown, Mass Communications Heather L. Potts, Spanish Communications Sam J. Campbell, English Amanda L. Puckett, Dance Megan A. Petersen, Art Sam J. Campbell, Mass Traci E. Schueller, Spanish Hilary R. Rezmerski, English Communications Brittany L. Sears, Communications Richard E. Roche, Art RaeAnne M. Carlson, Theatre Arts Arts and Literature Education Erin L. Rohrer, Speech Jennifer L. Connolly, Art Stacy R. Singfiel, Spanish Communication Aubrey L. Couture, Art Brianne M. Theisen, Art Erin L. Rohrer, Mass Communications Ashley E. Decknatel, Mass Jamie L. Totman, Spanish Amy A. Shamp, Art Education Communications Krista L. Williams, Mass Nicole R. Smith, Mass David P. Duininck, English/Speech Communications Communications Education Emily A. Spence, Mass Hannah L. Ekren, English Communications

9 Craig D. Stastny, Theatre Arts Emily S. Urlacher, English Eric P. Zimmerman, Music: Education Jacquelyn M. Steinman, English Mikayla J. Walton, Mass Allison J. Zins, Mass Communications Srijan Tamrakar, Art Communications Allison J. Zins, Spanish Steven F. Thomas, English d d

DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF David A. Domask, BA, Rochester ART COMMUNICATION STUDIES David P. Duininck, BS, Saint Cloud Professor James Johnson, Professor Kristen Treinen, Mallory J. Edwards, BA, Zumbrota Chairperson Chairperson Hannah L. Ekren, BA, Nevis Michael R. Evenson, BA, Jessica A. Betzold, BS, White Bear Kelsey M. Bergeron, BA, Minneapolis Lake Saint Louis Park James R. Florey, Jr., BS, Mankato Brianna K. Bigaouette, BFA, Chaska Emily E. Bowman, BA, Apple Valley Scott C. Freking, BS, New Ulm Kellie A. Blanchard, BFA, Katherine E. Genereau, BS, Byron Jason L. Galles, BA, Saint Peter Bloomington Shayna A. Hahn, BS, Mankato Haley J. Hamilton, BS, Mankato Denise I. Cheek, BFA, Plymouth Ryan E. Halbert, BS, Eden Prairie Anna A. Handberg, BA, Mankato Abigayle M. Christianson, BS, Jacob T. Hayes, BS, Rochester Christopher J. Harder, BA, Hollandale Matthew N. Houselog, BS, Pipestone North Mankato Jennifer L. Connolly, BFA, Burnsville Amanda A. Iverson, BS, Heron Lake Jessica L. Hauwiller-Wurm, BS, Aubrey L. Couture, BFA, Hermantown Brianna L. Kloss, BS, Madison Lake Buffalo Nicholas P. Dahl, BFA, Minneapolis April M. Larson, BS, North Mankato Abby M. Hermes, BA, Brooklyn Park Tierney C. Endres, BFA, Sheboygan, Ryan M. Longsdorf, BS, Chaska Kaylie M. Hogue, BS, Sleepy Eye Wisconsin Erin M. Meyer, BS, North Mankato Brian W. Isles, BS, Mankato Sidona A. Erickson, BS, Jonathan J. Michels, BS, Lakeville Saerom Kang, BA, Republic of Korea Good Thunder Krista L. Monson, BS, Lake Crystal Hyeju Kim, BA, Republic of Korea Callie K. Grant, BA, Chanhassen Breanna J. Patsch, BS, Minneapolis Alex J. Kind, BA, Mankato Miranda L. Hacker, BFA, Lafayette Thomas J. Redig II, BS, Eagan Michael S. Klecker, BFA, Ellsworth, Lydia M. Hard, BA, Janesville Kate L. Rhody, BS, Toronto, Wisconsin Jennifer N. Hunter, BFA, Waconia South Dakota Merissa F. Koller, BA, Owatonna Kari L. Jensen, BFA, Brooklyn Park Tavis J. Riederer, BS, Mankato Wa Lao, BS, Saint Francis Erin E. Johnson, BA, Eden Prairie Tuesday R. Roberts, BS, Christopher T. McCarthy, BA, Robert D. Johnson, BA, Mankato Brooklyn Center Coon Rapids Daniel P. King, BS, Eagan Erin L. Rohrer, BS, Mankato Kyle D. Monson, BS, Bismarck, Brian J. Krolak, BFA, Rochester Joseph W. Samuels, BS, Northfield North Dakota Dennis P. Loucks, BFA, Mankato Fuifatu J. Toloumu, BS, Barstow, Michael K. Murphy, BA, Timothy C. Mart, BFA, Brooklyn Park California North Mankato Amber M. McKenna, BFA, Timothy D. Wagner, BA, Mankato Matthew J. Pizza, BA, Hugo Owatonna Thomas C. Webbles, BS, Rochester Hilary R. Rezmerski, BA, Apple Valley Mallory S. Miller, BA, Saint Paul Danielle J. Welsh, BS, Claremont Steve J. Robinson, BS, Mankato Lucas M. Paakh, BFA, Cedar Kathleen M. Rosso, BA, Rogers Megan A. Petersen, BFA, Owatonna DEPARTMENT OF Matthew C. Sauer, BA, Mankato Brittany L. Sears, BS, New Ulm Ann K. Reichel, BFA, Cold Spring ENGLISH Richard E. Roche, BFA, Hastings Nicholas J. Seipel, BA, Maplewood ProfessorJohn Banschbach, Jacquelyn M. Steinman, BA, Plymouth Sara M. Rosenboom, BFA, Chairperson Worthington Mikaela S. Sweeney, BFA, Prior Lake Steven F. Thomas, BA, Platteville, Amy A. Shamp, BS, Owatonna Emily N. Bartz, BA, Fergus Falls Srijan Tamrakar, BFA, Nepal Wisconsin Katherine S. Benck, BA, Granada Emily S. Urlacher, BFA, Aberdeen, Brianne M. Theisen, BA, Nana O. Boakye, BS, Eagan Medicine Lake South Dakota Travis Bowen, BA, Madison Lake Stephanie J. Wilson, BS, Burnsville Grant J. Williams, BFA, Sioux Falls, Anna E. Brovold, BA, Ham Lake South Dakota Sam J. Campbell, BA, Mahtomedi

10 DEPARTMENT OF Daniel P. Rosenberg, BS, Scottsdale, Jessica M. Morales, BA, Sioux Falls, MASS COMMUNICATIONS Arizona South Dakota Professor Marshel Rossow, Devin S. Rubink, BA, Saint Peter Amanda T. Nilles, BS, Plymouth Chairperson Katie E. Schmiel, BS, New Ulm Ashley N. Olson, BA, Glenwood Nicholas J. Seipel, BA, Maplewood Molly E. Olson, BA, Crystal Cory R. Anderson, BS, North Nicole R. Smith, BS, Flandreau, Abdelaziz Oulad Chikh Amar, BS, Mankato South Dakota North Mankato Kaitlyn E. Baden, BS, Sauk Rapids Emily A. Spence, BA, Shakopee Mary V. Penning, BS, Shakopee Tracy M. Bartlett, BS, White Bear Michael S. Strey, BA, Dassel Heather L. Potts, BA, Mankato Lake Mikayla J. Walton, BS, Richfield Lance M. Renberg, BA, Sleepy Eye Rachael C. Basic, BS, Minnetonka Krista L. Williams, BS, Cologne Laura B. Ringen, BA, Maple Grove Amanda L. Bingham, BA, Burnsville Matthew M. Woods, BS, Mankato Melissa V. Rudolph, BA, Pemberton Kelly A. Braunshausen, BS, Mankato Jena L. Zachariason, BA, Lake Park Viviana Salazar, BS, Mankato Jason M. Brown, BA, Mankato Lynn K. Zaske, BA, Brownton Traci E. Schueller, BS, Mankato Kelli H. Brown, BS, Mahtomedi Allison J. Zins, BA, Mankato David F. Sieberg, BS, North Mankato Emily A. Buss, BS, Rochester Stacy R. Singfiel, BA, Mantorville Sam J. Campbell, BA, Mahtomedi DEPARTMENT OF Kristin M. Thomas, BA, Duluth Regan B. Carstensen, BA, MODERN LANGUAGES Jamie L. Totman, BA, Mankato Saint James Professor James Grabowska, Allison J. Zins, BA, Mankato Benjamin H. Cecil, BS, Bloomington Chairperson Melissa M. Cleland, BS, DEPARTMENT OF Coon Rapids Nicole L. Anderson, BA, Mankato MUSIC 9:00 a.m. Program Catherine C. DeBates, BS, Waseca Ashten L. Bacon, BS, Mankato Professor Karen Boubel, Ashley E. Decknatel, BS, Renville Jason D. Badger, BA, Cottage Grove Chairperson John D. Fritz, BS, Eagle Lake Stephen M. Beckman, BA, Lake City Nicole M. Gustafson, BS, Saint Louis Amanda M. Bertelsen, BA, Oluwatoni S. Adedeji, BS, Eagan Park Ames, Iowa Amy J. Chin, B.M., Malaysia Eric J. Haagensen, BS, New Brighton Ida E. Clark, BA, Sweden Alexander V. Everson, BS, Minnetonka Keisha G. Hebrink, BS, Maynard Natalie M. Eyre, BA, Maple Grove Abigail E. Knott, BS, Walnut Grove Brittany E. Henderson, BA, Linda M. Froehlich, BA, Saint Clair Yuki Maekawa, BS, Japan Milwaukee, Wisconsin Erik A. Geronsin, BA, Coon Rapids Eric P. Zimmerman, BS, Mankato Jenna M. Hewitt, BS, Big Lake Mark G. Gorecki, BA, Foley Jason L. Jenkins, BS, Elk River Erik W. Gratz, BA, Saint James DEPARTMENT OF Ashley K. Johansen, BA, Hanover Essia M. Grealish, BS, Hastings, PHILOSOPHY Noah T. Johnson-Buscemi, BS, Nebraska Professor Craig Matarrese, Long Lake Mary C. Haugen, BS, Virginia Chairperson Nickolas J. Jungers, BS, Bird Island Kerra M. Hempel, BA, Webster, Melissa M. Kjolsing, BS, Mankato South Dakota Sampson E. Bezu, BS, Saint Paul Marti L. Klinsing, BS, Plymouth Chelsea M. Hinrichs, BS, Tyler J. Gustafson, BS, Mankato Mandi M. Kuchenbecker, BA, Minnesota City Brian F. Kruger, BS, Hudson, Waseca Scott M. Jindrake, BA, Saint Peter Wisconsin Brittany A. Larson, BA, Mankato Amanda J. Kack, BA, Canby Andrew J. Lynch, BS, Owatonna Troy A. Larson, BS, Burnsville Cassandra K. Kuglin, BA, Alaina M. Peterson, BS, Eden Prairie Jessica L. Lietha, BS, North Mankato Minneapolis Jacob M. Simon, BS, Lakeville Amanda R. Lucken, BS, Savage Beth M. Labenz, BA, Welcome Vanessa L. McDougall, BA, Fargo, Moises O. Lima-Guerrero, BS, North Dakota Saint Paul DEPARTMENT OF Brady J. Mithun, BS, Bloomington Kayla A. Ludvigson, BA, Windom THEATRE AND DANCE Danielle K. Ostendorf, BS, Mankato Kristina L. Mandell, BA, Inver Grove Professor Paul Hustoles, Meghan J. Peters, BS, Saint Louis Heights Chairperson Park Maureen B. McCullagh, BS, Jennifer M. Pollak, BS, Rochester Golden Valley Mathias W. Becker, BFA, Yankton, Kate L. Rhody, BS, Toronto, Vanessa L. McDougall, BA, Fargo, South Dakota South Dakota North Dakota RaeAnne M. Carlson, BFA, Bismarck, Joshua J. Robertson, BS, Milwaukee, Sarah J. McLaughlin, BA, North Dakota Wisconsin North Mankato Katie C. Drietz, BS, Worthington Allison E. Rocca, BS, Waseca Peter D. Mielke, BA, Sleepy Eye Robert T. Krueger, BS, Mankato Erin L. Rohrer, BS, Mankato Will S. Molter, BS, Minneapolis Joel P. Partyka, BFA, Wyoming

11 Amanda L. Puckett, BS, Waconia Annika E. Johnson, AA, Andover Patricia E. Schonhardt, AA, Buffalo Jeffrey A. Smith, BS, Rapid City, Casey J. Just, AA, Mankato Joshua A. Shefchik, AA, Oshkosh, South Dakota Kevin J. Kittelson, AA, Clarkfield Wisconsin Craig D. Stastny, BFA, New Brighton Heather L. Kruse, AA, Buffalo Lake Amina R. Shibly, AA, Mankato Sarah L. Kuchinka, AA, Elliott V. Tapelt, AA, Annandale HUMANITIES North Mankato Brooke E. Tesdall, AA, Red Wing Professor William D. Dyer, Alyssa B. Kukowski, AA, Joshua D. VanderVoort, AA, Hector Director Minnesota City Kari L. Wendroth, AA, Saint Peter Anna E. Lonke, AA, Duluth Jesse G. Westphal, AA, Eagan LIBERAL STUDIES Ashley K. Lukas, AA, Rochester, Anduril White, AA, Mapleton Connie Miller, Wisconsin Amanda J. Zylka, AA, Farmington Coordinator Chamroeun Men, AA, Shakopee Diane M. Meza, AA, Albert Lea OPEN STUDIES Caci M. Barfknecht, AA, Mankato Wanda J. Mickelson, AA, Pipestone Professor Marshel Rossow, John R. Boelter, AA, Elysian Linda M. Miller, AA, Le Center Director Bradley J. Bunkers, AA, Owatonna Lindsay R. Montbriand, AA, Kimberly G. Corcoran-Warness, AA, Bloomington Amber R. Lies, BS, Prior Lake Puyallup, Washington Jack P. Nolan, AA, North Mankato James M. McGarigle, BS, Merrill, Meg L. Crawford, AA, Pipestone Kridhita Rana Magar, AA, Nepal Wisconsin Jenna T. Gilbert, AA, Hermantown Stephanie N. Reinbold, AA, Long Melissa E. Riedy, BS, Milbank, Mary Jo K. Hess, AA, Mankato Prairie South Dakota Cassandra L. Row, AA, Victoria Ryan F. Soule, BS, Victoria

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12 College of Science, Engineering and Technology The candidates will be presented by John M. Knox, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE MAGNA CUM LAUDE Brady A. LaMott, Manufacturing Christopher M. Blanchard, Trista L. Ayers, Biology Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Trista L. Ayers, Chemistry: ACS Nathan D. Maier, Matthew C. Borst, Marie J. Balano, Biology: Zoology Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Technology Jesse A. Becker, Gregory D. Mitchell, Travis J. Fagerness, Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Susan L. Bielick, Medical Technology Jennifer A. Normann, Ashley N. Farwell, Biology Christopher R. Blais, Electronic Biology: Zoology Tyler M. Glieden, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mark L. Oelrich,

Engineering Technology Joseph P. Chudyk, Civil Engineering Construction Management 9:00 a.m. Program Benjamin D. Harste, Nichole M. Dahline, Life Science David J. Pawlowski, Mathematics Teaching (Biology) Computer Engineering Rebecca L. Hooper, Biology: Christopher M. Delaney, Brighton S. Peterson, Human Biology Information Systems Computer Science Michael P. Jirik, Alexander W. Dombrowsky, Brighton S. Peterson, Mathematics Information Technology Automotive Engineering Technology Kathryn E. Pyka, Life Science (Biology) Peter M. Kidrowski, Manufacturing Jessica L. German, Biochemistry Samee M. Ranginwala, Biochemistry Engineering Technology Alex C. Goff, Samee M. Ranginwala, Ami Kim, Biochemistry Automotive Engineering Technology Biology: Human Biology Ami Kim, Biology: Human Biology Josephine D. Greve, Michael L. Reinsbach, Aaron M. Kingery, Astronomy Biology: Microbiology Biology: Human Biology Aaron M. Kingery, Physics Amanda J. Gustafson, Samantha F. Rosevold, Lauren Kinkead, Biology: Microbiology Biology: Human Biology Biology: Human Biology Stephen A. Kluck, Yusef I. Haddad, Joshua D. Salwey, Mechanical Engineering Construction Management Information Technology Whitney A. Kroschel, Biology: Ecology Kathryn M. Herman, Mark P. Saxhaug, Patrick R. Liesch, Construction Management Environmental Sciences Mechanical Engineering Jamie L. Hermel, Jake R. Schoelerman, Civil Engineering Katherine D. Lindberg, Chemistry Information Technology Ashton J. Schuster, Biochemistry Tetyana V. Mamchuk, Joshua M. Hillesheim, Sabin Shrestha, Electrical Engineering Biology: Zoology Information Technology Paul C. Nolting, Computer Engineering Carrie G. Hougan, Biology Thomas A. Sigstad, Mathematics Robert L. Perrizo, Biology: Microbiology Wang S. Hu, Stacy R. Singfiel, Life Science Robert L. Perrizo, Chemistry Mechanical Engineering (Biology) Stacy L. Richter, Oluwaseye F. Jinadu, Richard J. Sinn, Mathematics Teaching Computer Engineering Biology: Human Biology Jonathan M. Scharrer, Joseph W. Johnson, Automotive Chase J. Smith, Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology Biology: Human Biology Bronson A. Schelling, Roger J. Johnson, Mechanical Trevor L. Steffensen, Electronic Biology: Human Biology Engineering Engineering Technology Udeeb Shankhadev, Angela M. Kampa, Christopher L. Steffl, Manufacturing Information Technology Mathematics Teaching Engineering Technology Jedediah D. Stark, Jenna M. Kastenschmidt, Jamie L. Totman, Biology: Information Technology Biology: Human Biology Human Biology Tyler J. Whiting, Biology: Ryan E. Kontak, Vipasan K. Tuladhar, Computer and Human Biology Mechanical Engineering Information Sciences

13 David J. Ulrich, Nicholas C. Canzanello, Biology Paskal Pandey, Biochemistry Information Technology Amy J. Carpenter, Biology: Rahul G. Patel, Automotive Kelly G. Vacek, Automotive Human Biology Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Matthew H. Conner, Biology: Joshua M. Patrao, Biotechnology Collin J. Vopava, Microbiology Trevor A. Penning, Biology: Construction Management Laura S. Deis, Biology: Human Biology Steven L. Wolbeck, Human Biology Souksavanh Phaengkhouane, Construction Management Brad R. Elbert, Chemistry Jacob Wondra, Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Saroj Pradhan, Ashley M. Young, Biology Darcy L. Hartman, Biology: Zoology Mechanical Engineering William K. Zintl, Derek S. Hinrichs, Manufacturing Vaikunthan Rajalingam, Electrical Construction Management Engineering Technology Engineering Alick Zulu, Electrical Engineering Reed A. Hudson, Clint J. Russell, Electrical Engineering Construction Management Daniel P. Stenzel, CUM LAUDE Kathryn R. Kamerud, Biology Construction Management Lihini S. Abeygunawardena, Yu-Jeong Kim, Mathematics Ross M. Van Hauen, Life Science Biology: Microbiology Lindsay M. Knodel, Mathematics (Biology) Brian P. Barthel, Mathematics Paul E. LaSorsa, Automotive Joshua D. Vander Hook, Andrew M. Beckrich, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Computer Science Engineering Technology David E. Mack, Reid E. VanEck, Kristin M. Beebe, Biology: Mechanical Engineering Electronic Engineering Technology Human Biology Ashley A. Maher, Life Science James R. Way, Roxanne Y. Berry, (Biology) Mechanical Engineering Life Science (Biology) Rijan Malla, Automotive Engineering Kara C. Webber, Biology: Adam C. Bigalk, Biology: Ecology Technology Human Biology Heidi R. Bjork, Physics Teaching Matthew J. Mathiowetz, Elise N. Wolf, Life Science (Biology) Brandon J. Bragg, Construction Management Samuel B. Yoder, Automotive Environmental Sciences Engineering Technology d d

DEPARTMENT OF Matthew R. Deis, BS, Hudson, Brady A. LaMott, BS, Silver Lake AUTOMOTIVE AND Wisconsin Christopher J. Larson, BS, Mankato MANUFACTURING Alexander W. Dombrowsky, BS, Paul E. LaSorsa, BS, Orono Park Rapids Rijan Malla, BS, Nepal ENGINEERING Tahir M. Farooqi, BS, Pakistan Matthew A. Mueller, BS, Mankato TECHNOLOGY Marshal A. Fitch, BS, Winona Miles E. Norwood, BS, Edina Professor Bruce Jones, Nicolas C. Gaines, BS, Hayward Kevin R. Pagel, BS, Mankato Chairperson Tyler M. Glieden, BS, Hutchinson Rahul G. Patel, BS, India Alex C. Goff, BS, Mankato Charles G. Pehrson, BS, Shakopee Casey L. Adkins, BS, Rochester Cody R. Good, BS, Stacy Daniel R. Pidde, BS, Shakopee Abdinasir M. Bashir, BS, Mankato Josiah T. Goodman, BS, New Ulm Kyle H. Rose, BS, Savage Andrew M. Beckrich, BS, Buffalo Derek S. Hinrichs, BS, Minnesota Jacob R. Ruzsa, BS, Stillwater Chad M. Berger, BS, White Bear City Michael L. Sanford, BS, Lafayette, Lake Shawn E. Hoffmann, BS, Ramsey Colorado Dustin X. Bonner, BS, Rochester Jeffery L. Huhn, BS, Litchfield Jeremy M. Schwanke, BS, Mankato Matthew C. Borst, BS, Trevor, Lee A. Istvanovich, BS, Grand Rapids Shizen B. Shrestha, BS, Nepal Wisconsin Joseph W. Johnson, BS, Alexandria Matthew S. Shult, BS, Duluth Brian J. Borth, BS, New Ulm Kenton D. Johnson, BS, Willmar Christopher L. Steffl, BS, New Ulm Scott M. Bruska, BS, Buffalo Joseph A. Kanitz, BS, Lakeville Kelly G. Vacek, BS, Alexandria Thomas J. Byron, BS, Woodbury Peter M. Kidrowski, BS, Wabasso Chris A. Waltz, BS, Gaylord James D. Carsten, BS, Bingham Lake Harrison J. King, BS, Inver Grove Phillip C. Wencel, BS, Graceville Scott A. Clarke, BS, Eden Prairie Heights Daniel T. Wiprud, BS, Hutchinson Michael J. Dannenberg, BS, New Ulm Wade R. Kolling, BS, Albert Lea Samuel B. Yoder, BS, Dyersville, Iowa Tyler D. Deike, BS, Mankato Matthew T. Kunkel, BS, Waseca

14 DEPARTMENT OF Michael S. Lee, BS, Glenwood City, Ami Kim, BS, Republic of Korea BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Wisconsin Katherine D. Lindberg, BA, Mankato Professor Michael Bentley, Ashley A. Maher, BS, Sleepy Eye Paskal Pandey, BS, Nepal Chairperson Kelly C. Minnick, BS, Eden Prairie Robert L. Perrizo, BS, Delavan Souksavanh Phaengkhouane, BA, Lihini S. Abeygunawardena, BS, Ndikum S. Nkwenti, BS, Saint Paul Lake Crystal Sri Lanka Jennifer A. Normann, BS, Madelia Marjorie J. Ploeger, BS, Litchfield Tonya M. Ansel, BS, Portland, Marilynda C. Obaji, BS, Mankato Samee M. Ranginwala, BS, Mankato Oregon Merissa J. Oswald, BS, Frost Ashton J. Schuster, BA, Maple Lake Trista L. Ayers, BS, Fairmont Joshua M. Patrao, BS, India Thomas G. Smith, BS, Mankato Marie J. Balano, BS, Blue Springs, Trevor A. Penning, BS, Alden Kenneth P. Stemig, Jr., BA, Oakdale Missouri Robert L. Perrizo, BS, Delavan Anil Thapa, BS, Nepal Kristin M. Beebe, BS, Woodbury Edena May V. Pietrzak, BS, Jordan James T. Thorne, BS, Cologne Roxanne Y. Berry, BS, Warroad Kathryn E. Pyka, BS, Mahtomedi Sarah A. Wageman, BS, Prior Lake Susan L. Bielick, BS, Mankato Samee M. Ranginwala, BS, Mankato Adam C. Bigalk, BS, Harmony Michael L. Reinsbach, BS, Mankato DEPARTMENT OF Holly K. Bloom, BS, Mankato Samantha F. Rosevold, BS, Princeton COMPUTER SCIENCE Brandon J. Bragg, BS, Eagan John W. Ruach, BS, North Mankato Professor Dean Kelley, Nicholas C. Canzanello, BS, Amber J. Sampson, BS, White Bear Chairperson Rochester Lake Amy J. Carpenter, BS, North Mankato Mark P. Saxhaug, BS, Fulda David F. Gasner, BS, Madelia Ryan J. Casper, BS, Mankato Bronson A. Schelling, BS, Owatonna Gerardo J. Orellana Castellanos, BS, 9:00 a.m. Program Nicholas N. Chupita, BS, Colin M. Shepp, BS, Clear Lake, Guatemala White Bear Lake Iowa Brighton S. Peterson, BS, Mankato Matthew H. Conner, BS, Richfield Amanda K. Shuck, BS, Mankato Brian P. Rue, BS, Owatonna Nichole M. Dahline, BS, Stacy R. Singfiel, BS, Mantorville Kevin B. Svac, BS, New Brighton Madison Lake Richard J. Sinn, BS, Blue Earth Vipasan K. Tuladhar, BS, Nepal Laura S. Deis, BS, Watertown, Chase J. Smith, BS, Mitchell, Joshua D. Vander Hook, BS, North South Dakota South Dakota Mankato Michael J. DeMars, BS, Mankato Jessica R. Stensland, BS, Fairmont Channing F. Ehlert, BS, Wahpeton, Benjamin D. Stock, BS, Prior Lake Natalie M. Tasse, BS, Prior Lake DEPARTMENT OF North Dakota CONSTRUCTION Ashley N. Farwell, BS, Dakota Jamie L. Totman, BS, Mankato Dunes, South Dakota Lynnsy B. Tuil, BS, Alexandria MANAGEMENT Katherine A. Folk, BS, Mankato Ross M. Van Hauen, BS, Willmar Professor Brian Wasserman, Garrett M. Fratzke, BS, Mankato Alexander R. Watson, BS, Austin Chairperson Brittany A. Freese, BS, Fulda Kara C. Webber, BS, North Mankato Josephine D. Greve, BS, Holy Cross, Benjamin L. Weingartz, BS, Mankato Adam J. Adger, BS, Excelsior Iowa Tyler J. Whiting, BS, Carlos Phillip S. Aldahl, BS, Onalaska, Amanda J. Gustafson, BS, Mankato William A. Wilson, BS, Saint Wisconsin Dwight K. Hanson, BS, Anthony Samantha L. Barnes, BS, Deer Park, New Richmond, Wisconsin Elise N. Wolf, BS, Bemidji Wisconsin Darcy L. Hartman, BS, Prior Lake Elijah N. Wreh, BS, Champlin Scott R. Barnett, BS, Elysian Tyler G. Hegwood, BS, Mankato Ashley M. Young, BS, South Saint Paul James J. Briese, BS, Oshkosh, Joshua M. Hillesheim, BS, Mankato Wisconsin Thomas C. Hinsman, BS, New Ulm DEPARTMENT OF Scott T. Butler, BS, Wyoming Rebecca L. Hooper, BS, Minneapolis CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Thomas P. Deike, BS, Mankato Carrie G. Hougan, BS, Faribault Professor Mary Hadley, Tyler J. Dreyer, BS, West Saint Paul Jason E. Hull, BS, Le Center Acting Chairperson Christiaan H. Durand, BS, Mankato Patrick S. Johnson, BS, Chanhassen Robert C. Faulkner, BS, Sandstone Kathryn R. Kamerud, BS, Chanhassen Trista L. Ayers, BS, Fairmont Roger R. Faulstick, BS, Faribault Jenna M. Kastenschmidt, BS, Mankato Jessica L. German, BS, Lakeville Garin I. Frandle, BS, Mapleton Ami Kim, BS, Republic of Korea Martina L. Gray, BS, Mankato Lee H. Freitag, BS, South Saint Paul Lauren Kinkead, BS, Omaha, Scott R. Hommerding, BS, Saint Christopher W. Gagnon, BS, Nebraska Cloud Mankato Whitney A. Kroschel, BS, Afton Nicole L. Jorissen, BS, Inver Grove Yusef I. Haddad, BS, Eagle Lake William V. Lamoreux, BS, North Heights Travis J. Hanson, BS, Oronoco Mankato Ashok S. KC, BS, Nepal Travis T. Hempel, BS, Mankato

15 Kathryn M. Herman, BS, Baidar A. Khan, BSEE, Pakistan DEPARTMENT OF Spring Lake Park Codie L. Korthals, BSEE, George, MATHEMATICS AND Reed A. Hudson, BS, Garden City Iowa STATISTICS Blake A. Jablonski, BS, Lakeville Tetyana V. Mamchuk, BSEE, Blaine Professor Ernest Boyd, Bryan P. Jellinger, BS, Deerwood Paul C. Nolting, BS Comp. Eng., Chairperson Gregory T. Komis, BS, Faribault Mankato Jacob P. Lilienthal, BS, Isanti James J. O’Donnell, BS Comp. Eng., Brian P. Barthel, BA, Maple Grove Ryan J. Link, BS, Shakopee Wabasha Carrie M. Fisher, BS, Lake Elmo Dylan L. Mathias, BS, Starbuck David J. Pawlowski, BS Comp. Eng., Josie M. Gibbs, BS, Saint Peter Matthew J. Mathiowetz, BS, Maple Grove Benjamin D. Harste, BS, Bloomington Sleepy Eye Nicholas A. Petschl, BS, Saint Paul Peter W. Hurtgen, BS, Willis, Texas Richard G. McCoy, BS, Rochester Chad L. Pichotta, BSEE, Lester Prairie Angela M. Kampa, BS, Woodbury Ike D. McWaters, BS, Zumbrota Vaikunthan Rajalingam, BSEE, Yu-Jeong Kim, BS, Republic of Korea Stephen D. Meyenburg, BS, Isanti Sri Lanka Lindsay M. Knodel, BS, Bemidji Andrew M. Miller, BS, Eau Claire, Michael P. Rinder, BSEE, Mankato Amanda L. Kriesel, BS, Eagle Lake Wisconsin Mark R. Roberts, BSEE, Albert Lea Matthew L. Mahowald, BS, Anthony R. Munson, BS, Lakeville Clint J. Russell, BSEE, Prior Lake Farmington Michael F. Nelles, BS, Saint Michael Syed A. Sajjad, BSEE, Pakistan Brighton S. Peterson, BS, Mankato Patrick M. Noonan, BS, Paynesville Trevor L. Steffensen, BS, Mankato Stacy L. Richter, BS, Sioux Falls, Matthew M. Novak, BS, Travis J. Ulrich, BS, Buffalo Lake South Dakota New Prague Reid E. VanEck, BS, Woodstock Jena L. Schoenrock, BS, Janesville Colin R. O Brien, BS, Shakopee Brian T. Westerback, BSEE, Esko Robert H. Seifert, Jr., BS, Worthington Mark L. Oelrich, BS, Andover Gayan K. Wijeratne, BSEE, Sri Lanka Thomas A. Sigstad, BS, Stillwater Craig W. Petersen, BS, Plymouth Adam M. Wolff, BSEE, Brandon, Renee M. Tatge, BS, Lowell, Indiana Drew D. Peterson, BS, Vernon Center South Dakota James T. Thorne, BS, Cologne Eric P. Peterson, BS, Mankato Jacob Wondra, BSEE, Princeton Kao Vue, BS, Minneapolis David M. Smith, BS, Wabasha Kyle B. Wood, BSEE, Eau Claire, Daniel P. Stenzel, BS, Pemberton Wisconsin Michael D. Sundet, BS, Eden Prairie Muhammad R. Zafar, BSEE, Pakistan DEPARTMENT OF Steven R. Totzke, BS, Edina Alick Zulu, BSEE, Mankato MECHANICAL AND Jacob D. Vogt, BS, White Bear Lake CIVIL ENGINEERING Collin J. Vopava, BS, New Brighton DEPARTMENT OF Professor Aaron Budge, Steven L. Wolbeck, BS, Sauk Centre INFORMATION SYSTEMS Chairperson William K. Zintl, BS, Lake Elmo AND TECHNOLOGY Ahmad M. Abu Afifeh, BSCE, Jordan Professor Leon Tietz Daniel R. Anderson, BSCE, Albert Lea DEPARTMENT OF Chairperson ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER Andrew M. Armstrong, BSME, Stillwater ENGINEERING AND Derek K. Deckert, BS, Mankato Kyle G. Barnes, BSCE, Little Falls Christopher M. Delaney, BS, Cedar TECHNOLOGY Jesse A. Becker, BSME, Mankato John E. Dillon, BS, Jordan Professor Bill Hudson, Joshua R. Bilse, BSME, Eden Prairie Michael A. Ferguson, BS, Mankato Chairperson Christopher J. Bower, BSCE, Stillwater Joseph R. Haack, BS, Elgin Andrew D. Brown, BSCE, Fairbanks, Jamie L. Hermel, BS, Mankato Courage O. Akhuetie-oni, BS, Alaska Mick W. Jaeger, BS, Mankato Mankato Joseph P. Chudyk, BSCE, Lakeland Michael P. Jirik, BS, New Prague Rinesh N. Bajracharya, BSEE, Nepal Russell S. Close, BSME, River Falls, Daniel P. Meyer, BS, Minnetonka Christopher R. Blais, BS, North Wisconsin Jeremy T. Meyers, BS, River Falls, Mankato Thomas J. deWit, BSME, Sioux Falls, Wisconsin Christopher M. Blanchard, BS South Dakota Joshua D. Salwey, BS, Grand Forks, Comp. Eng., Winona Joseph L. Dobmeier, BSME, Lake Lillian North Dakota Ryan S. Davis, BSEE, Mankato Brad R. Elbert, BSME, Olivia Udeeb Shankhadev, BS, Nepal Matthew R. Dvorak, BSEE, Buddika S. Godagama, BSCE, Sabin Shrestha, BS, Nepal Annandale Sri Lanka Saurav Shrestha, BS, Nepal Travis J. Fagerness, BSEE, Mankato Eric M. Hanninen, BSCE, Maple Jenna L. Smith, BS, Cannon Falls Arslan Gul, BSEE, Pakistan Grove Jedediah D. Stark, BS, Mankato Thomas J. Herman, BSEE, Mankato Zachary J. Heiling, BSME, Shakopee Vipasan K. Tuladhar, BS, Nepal Oluwaseye F. Jinadu, BS Wang S. Hu, BSME, Dundas Comp. Eng., Nigeria David J. Ulrich, BS, Mankato Chad M. Johnson, BSEE, Amboy 16 Jacob A. Hunter, BSME, Cottage Daniel L. Medina, BSME, Forest Lake Joseph M. Schultz, BSME, Burnsville Grove Jesse A. Merkel, BSCE, Menomonie, Rob L. Stoner, BSME, Hugo Sven-Erik R. Johansson, BSME, Wisconsin Mathew A. Thibert, BSCE, Red Lake Cokato Gregory D. Mitchell, BSCE, Trosky Falls Corey A. Johnson, BSME, Mankato Nathan C. Olson, BSCE, New Nathan P. Van Kampen, BSME, Michael R. Johnson, BSME, Saint Prague Saint Paul Peter Nicholas R. Paolo, BSME, Hibbing James R. Way, BSME, Montclair, Roger J. Johnson, BSME, Aurora Saroj Pradhan, BSME, Nepal Virginia Osama H. Khan, BSCE, Bangladesh Eduardo Salguero Rascon, BSME, Daniel J. Zaleskas, BSME, Eden Prairie Stephen A. Kluck, BSME, Mankato Mankato Ryan E. Kontak, BSME, North Kyle D. Sammons, BSCE, Beaver DEPARTMENT OF Mankato Creek PHYSICS AND Kyle A. Larson, BSME, Mankato Jonathan M. Scharrer, BSME, Patrick R. Liesch, BSME, Blaine Mankato ASTRONOMY David E. Mack, BSME, Hanska Jake R. Schoelerman, BSCE, Royal, Professor Mark Pickar, Nathan D. Maier, BSME, Brainerd Iowa Chairperson Chandani Malla, BSCE, Nepal Jared J. Schrempp, BSCE, Yankton, Brooke A. McKelvogue, BSME, South Dakota Heidi R. Bjork, BS, Forest Lake Mankato Aaron M. Kingery, BS, Mankato 9:00 a.m. Program

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12:00 p.m.

Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Jennifer L. Coffman ’10 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Christopher Frederick, ‘08 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Mary Veronica Penning Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene / Spanish College of Allied Health and Nursing

Melanie Leah Hankins Program 12:00 p.m. Master of Science, Counseling and Student Personnel College of Education

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Timothy Huebsch ‘02, President Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Matthew A. Coffman ‘10 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

19 Platform Guests

RICHARD DAVENPORT MARILYN DELMONT HENRY MORRIS President Vice President for Technology and Interim Dean of Institutional Diversity Minnesota State University, Chief Information Officer Mankato SCOTT R. OLSON LYNETTE ENGESWICK Provost and Vice President for CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK Chair, Department of Dental Academic and Student Affairs Board of Trustees Hygiene, College of Allied Health Minnesota State Colleges and and Nursing GUYNEL REID Universities Professor, College of Education JEAN M. HAAR TIMOTHY HUEBSCH Chair, Educational Leadership, JOAN ROCA President of Minnesota State College of Education Dean of Library Services University, Mankato Alumni Association ROBERT HOFFMAN RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Strategic Vice President for Finance and ANNE BLACKHURST Business, Education, and Regional Administration Dean of the College of Graduate Partnerships Studies and Research WALTER E. WOLFF DOUGLAS P. MAYO Interim Dean of Students MARY BLIESMER Vice President for University Professor, College of Allied Health Advancement and Nursing

Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE MARSHALS PROFESSORS PROFESSORS Guynel Reid, College of Education Bonnie Lund Kathleen Foord Mary Bliesmer, College of Allied Marge Murray-Davis Patricia Hoffman Health and Nursing Patrick Sexton Deborah J. Jesseman Yean Sub Lim Candace Raskin COLLEGE HONOR Steve Reuter MARSHALS ASSISTANT Elizabeth Sandell John Romas, College of Allied Health PROFESSORS and Nursing Jill Conlon ASSISTANT Jacqueline Lewis, College of Hans-Peter de Ruiter PROFESSORS Education Lisa Fleck Anne Dahlman Susan Fredstrom Lisa Finsness JUNIOR HONOR Julie Hebenstreit Karen Hurlbutt MARSHALS Jean Humphries Jennifer Pepperell Cody M. Buechner, College of Allied Roy Thomas J. Kammer Courtney Stewart Health and Nursing Cindra Kamphoff Ginger Zierdt Mariah V. Howe, College of Theresa Mackey Education Gary Neist INSTRUCTORS Marlene Tappe Sam Steiger COLLEGE OF ALLIED Rachelle Toupence HEALTH & NURSING Mark Windschitl LIBRARY FACULTY MARCHING FACULTY Lisa Baures, Associate Professor COLLEGE OF Rebecca Schwartzkopf, Associate PROFESSORS EDUCATION Professor Sue Bell MARCHING FACULTY Sandra Eggenberger ADMINISTRATIVE and Sherry Folsom-Meek PROFESSORS SUPPORT FACULTY M. Dawn Larsen Daria Paul Dona Maria Baxter-Nuamah, Garold Rushing Jerry Robicheau Multicultural Affairs Mary Visser Joel R. Stephenson Diane Berge, Admissions Karen Willette-Murphy James Wise Patricia Young

20 College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

DOCTOR OF Andrew P. Driska, Mankato Adam J. Kelly, Hartford, Wisconsin NURSING PRACTICE Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Christopher K. Dietz, Pine Island Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Nursing Practice Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Sarah K. Ede, Golden Valley Jill M. Kirkeberg, Decorah, Iowa Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Susan C. Field, Thief River Falls Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Nursing Practice Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Tracie L. Enzler, Wayzata Emily M. Kjelland, Valley City, Physical Education (Teaching) North Dakota Dana E. Schardt, Madison, Wisconsin Advisor: Dr. Gary Neist Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Nursing Practice Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Jeffrey A. Feeder, Rochester Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Rachel M. Klinkefus, Panora, Iowa Ruth A. Van Heukelom, Sibley, Iowa Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Nursing Practice Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Adam J. Gill, Rochester Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Mikkala E. Korton, Coon Rapids MASTER OF ARTS Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Quentin M. Allen, Saint Louis, Missouri John D. Grabow, Madison Lake Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Mary A. Kramer, North Mankato Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

Nathan A. Christensen, Ringsted, Iowa Program 12:00 p.m. Gregory L. Hagen, Renville Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Ashley R. Laudano, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Kate M. Conlon, Saint Peter Robert P. Hastings, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Kindal L. Malehorn, North Mankato Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Benn Y. Conner, Trego, Wisconsin Kristina L. Heller, Huron, South Dakota Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Christopher L. Mart, Farmington Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Megan E. Doble, Garner, Iowa Catherine L. Hoenig, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Zachary M. McGowan, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Keith A. Doty, Alcester, South Dakota Drew E. Johnson, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Stephanie M. Misenor, Oakdale Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

21 Vishal V. Patel, India Moulid M. Ahmed, Mankato Leslie R. Bremer, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Health Science: Community Health Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing

Ashley J. Prokosch, Redwood Falls Kim A. Allen, North Mankato Thomas R. Bruflat, Fond du Lac, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Communication Disorders Wisconsin Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz Janelle M. Schilter, Grafton, Tedi R. Andrews, Kingsley, Iowa Wisconsin Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Nicole M. Buesgens, Cologne Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Beth M. Antoine, Mankato Lindsey K. Schmidt, Arlington Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Kathleen K. Bunkers, Farmington Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Special Education: Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Emotional Behavior Disorders Melia R. Archambault, Waconia Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller Anna M. Schultz, Lewiston Education Technology Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Julie M. Buntjer, Pennock Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Nursing Katelyn J. Astedt, Ham Lake Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Brett D. Shultz, Janesville Communication Disorders Thesis: Assessing Baccalaureate Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Interpersonal Education Olamide R. Awoyemi, Mankato Daniel R. Staloch, Amboy Counseling and Student Personnel Nicol E. Corcoran, Elk Grove, Illinois Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Megan M. Bainer, Mankato MASTER OF ARTS IN Counseling and Student Personnel Melissa R. Cummins, New Prague TEACHING Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Experiential Education Tammy J. Bishop, Lake Havasu City, Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Arizona Rebecca A. Barnack, Lonsdale K-12 Licensure Nursing Chelsie R. Daniels, North Mankato Advisor: Dr. Daria Dona Advisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Thesis: Examining the Process of Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Rachel A. Paulson, Shakopee Social Causality in Intrapartum K-12 Licensure Nursing Narratives Nikki R. Demers, Fargo, Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman North Dakota Tara A. Bauman, Spearfish, Counseling and Student Personnel Peter J. Potter, Chaska South Dakota Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol K-12 Licensure Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Christopher P. Doney, Cold Spring Cross-Disciplinary Studies Erin E. Winchell, Rosemount Dana A. Bengtson, Burnsville Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis K-12 Licensure Special Education: Thesis: An Examination of Critical Advisor: Dr. Sandra Mullins Emotional Behavior Disorders Thinking Dispositions in First Time Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Candidates for the Board of Certification, Inc. Examination MASTER OF EDUCATION Justina M. Bisch, Madison Lake Ann R. Schmitz, Garden City Counseling and Student Personnel Lisa M. Dornacker, Minnetonka Educational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell John C. Boeder, New Ulm MASTER OF SCIENCE Counseling and Student Personnel Jo A. Dunham, Minneapolis Natasha B. Agha, Rochester Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Special Education: Communication Disorders Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller

22 Lisa A. Ehleringer, Cannon Falls Sara J. Heyer, Owatonna Alicia P. Krone, Saint Michael Special Education: Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Communication Disorders Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry Michael J. Hollibush, Mankato Justin D. Kruse, Saint Peter Katie L. Entringer, Mankato Experiential Education Counseling and Student Personnel Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger Jamie M. Hoover, Mankato Margaret R. Lahammer, Red Wing Douglas J. Flitter, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Library Media Education Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Thesis: Physical Activity, Body Image, and Sexual Satisfaction: A Megan E. Lane, Fairmont Shannon M. Francis, Mahnomen Correlation Study among University Counseling and Student Personnel Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Students Advisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Tammy R. Hoppe, Rock Rapids, Iowa Ashley R. Lang, Jesup, Iowa Dharshini Goonetilleke, Sri Lanka Teaching and Learning: Counseling and Student Personnel Counseling and Student Personnel Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Advisor: Dr. Sandra Mullins Courtney L. Larson, Hugo Gail E. Graiewski-Moore, Eric M. Hudspith, Owatonna Counseling and Student Personnel Brooklyn Center Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Special Education: Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Emotional Behavior Disorders Erin E. Larson, Richfield Advisor: Dr. Gail Zahn Addy M. Hutchison, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Erin M. Grover, Auburn, Wyoming Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Experiential Education Jennifer M. Lenaghan, Maple Grove Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Jennifer M. Ireland, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz Emily A. Gunderson, Saint Peter Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Rehabilitation Counseling Chao-Chi L. Lin, Taiwan Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Kristin L. Johnson, Maple Grove Counseling and Student Personnel Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz Bryan L. Hall, Asheville, Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

North Carolina Jody A. Lunz, North Mankato Program 12:00 p.m. Experiential Education Malorie L. Johnson, Dassel Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Melanie L. Hankins, White Bear Lake Sara C. Lynch, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Miranda L. Johnson, Mankato Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis April S. Hendrickson, Ypsilanti, Srinivas Rao Mallela, India North Dakota Andy R. Judkins, Lakeville Health Science: Community Health Counseling and Student Personnel Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Luke J. Mattheisen, Mankato Charles W. Hemphill, New Berlin, Barbara A. King, Round Lake Counseling and Student Personnel Wisconsin Special Education: Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Advisor: Dr. Gail Zahn Krysta L. Meyer, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Frances A. Hennen, Le Sueur Mona N. Kling, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Health Science: Community Health Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. M Larsen Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

23 Lee M. Meyer, Pound, Wisconsin Julie A. Poyzer, Estherville, Iowa Megan A. Schwarz, Le Sueur Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Counseling and Student Personnel Special Education: Learning Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Bridget A. Michalek, Lino Lakes Kazi M. Rahman, Bangladesh Counseling and Student Personnel Health Science: Community Health Rachel I. Sear, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Linda A. Moore, Owatonna Jennifer A. Reinartz, Austin Health Science: Community Health Communication Disorders Katherine C. Seifert, Owatonna Advisor: Roy Kammer Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Assel Z. Mukhametzhanova, Kristina A. Riggs, Centennial, Kazakhstan Colorado Andrea J. Shearer, Spokane, Teaching & Learning: Experiential Education Washington Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Angela M. Rivera, Shakopee Jacqueline J. Munyon, Minnetonka Counseling and Student Personnel Lucas G. Slack, Ely Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brandi J. Roeker, Pemberton Carolyn I. Nelson, Mankato Communication Disorders Travis G. Smith, Aberdeen, Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove South Dakota Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Gathak P. Ruei, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim John A. Odom, Eagle Lake Health Science: Community Health Experiential Education Advisor: Autumn Hamilton Anne M. Stiles, Burnsville Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Special Education: Learning Disabilities Kayla M. Sandersfeld, Advisor: Dr. Karen Hurlbutt Patrick R. Olson, Livingston, Montana North Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Counseling and Student Personnel Christopher P. Stindt, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Lister N. Onsongo, Kenya Michelle K. Schaffer, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Health Science: Community Health Jordan J. Stolp, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Amy Hedman Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Thesis: Kenyan College Students’ Thesis: Application of Stages of Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Knowledge of Human Change Theory to a Medicare Papillomavirus and Cervical Subsidized Fitness Program for Elizabeth J. Stuckey, Saint Peter Cancer Older Adults Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers Suneel K. Parvathareddy, India Rochelle A. Schelling, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Special Education: Learning Ann E. Studer, Clara City Advisor: Dr. John Romas Disabilities Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Jolene W. Pedersen, New Prague Health Science: Community Health Jennifer M. Schmidt, Mankato Cindy Thurgood, Saint Anthony, Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Health Science: Community Health Idaho Thesis: Perceived Stress Levels Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Experiential Education among Minnesota State University, Thesis: Health Officials Perceptions Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Mankato Students: Relationship to and Knowledge of Radiation Social Support Systems Risks: A Survey of Midwest Health Arthur C. Turner, III., Norfolk, Virginia Officials Educational Leadership Venkat K. Podduturi, India Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke

24 Lisa D. Vadnie, Mankato Stephanie M. Arendt, Faribault Nicole M. Marti, Alexandria Communication Disorders Nursing Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Matthew S. Vosler, Eaton, Ohio Sarah L. Bartlett, Minneapolis Elin A. Nelson, Eagan Experiential Education Nursing Nursing Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Thesis: The Experience of College Jessica L. Weiler, Bettendorf, Iowa Allison B. Berg Heinemann, Age Women, Who Almost Always Communication Disorders Albert Lea Use Condoms, Who Choose Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Nursing to Not Use a Condom During a Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt Particular Sexual Episode Molly J. Weinandt, Mankato Communication Disorders Rebekah J. Boer, Lakeville Zacharia G. Ogwang, Coon Rapids Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Nursing Nursing Advisor: Dr. Donna Brauer Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Phillip E. Wiltzius, Chehalis, Washington Lori M. Creagan, Bloomington Lorie A. Schulz, Rochester Health Science: Community Health Nursing Nursing Advisor: Roy Kammer Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Brian R. Wollum, North Mankato BethAnn M. Frazier, Columbia Phyllis I. Skadahl, North Mankato Educational Leadership Heights Nursing Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Nursing Advisor: Dr. Karen Willette-Murphy Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Thesis: Women’s Atypical Symptoms Jeremy A. Yarbrough, Mankato of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Experiential Education Kendra K. Hackney, Brooklyn Center the Influences on Delays in Seeking Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Nursing Treatment and Receiving Medical Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Intervention Jana W. Zaremba, Robbinsdale Thesis: Health Status and Interdialytic Special Education: Emotional Weight Gain of Hemodialysis SPECIALIST Behavior Disorders Patients with End Stage Renal Megan L. Blazek, Savage Advisor: Dr. Gail Zahn Disease Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Laura E. Zender, Mankato Heidi L. Hermel, North Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Nursing Science Caroline Clausel, Edina

Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Advisor: Dr. Mary Regan Educational Leadership Program 12:00 p.m. Thesis: Complexity of Representation Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau MASTER OF SCIENCE IN in Intrapartum Nurses’ Projective NURSING Narratives Thomas L. Cook, Minneapolis Mary E. Adam, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Nursing Elizabeth L. Jahn, Rochester Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Nursing Thesis: An Exploration of the Advisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers Erik L. Davis, Rosemount Caregiver Meaning and Educational Leadership Experience of Having a Hospice Sara L. Lewis, Dover Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Nurse Case Manager Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Daniel E. Ford, Waconia Noelle J. Andrychowicz, Blaine Thesis: Effects of Infertility on the Educational Leadership Nursing Couple Relationship: A Pilot Project Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Thesis: Nurses’ Perceptions about Amy F. Johncox, Minneapolis Patient Advocacy within Family- Educational Leadership Centered Care Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

25 Justin Johnston, Montgomery Brienne K. Nelson, Carver Heidi L. Springborg, Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Inver Grove Heights Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jolaine B. McNamara, Rosemount Mary K. Proshek, New Prague Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Emily N. Wartsbaugh, Zumbrota Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Ryan M. Meulemans, Apple Valley Amy J. Rivera, Shakopee Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Ariana L. Wright, New Prague Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Shannon L. Morley, Eagan Robin L. Sovine, Shakopee Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

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26 College of Allied Health and Nursing The candidates will be presented by Lynette Engeswick, Chair, Dental Hygiene.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Kayla R. Nies, Nursing Sara J. Holmberg, Emily T. Bergervoet, Nursing Mary V. Penning, Dental Hygiene Family Consumer Science Nicole S. Black, Community Health Savannah H. Peters, Dental Hygiene Kaitlyn I. Hutchins, Nursing Amy R. Borlaug, Dental Hygiene Stephanie M. Plahn, Cassandra N. Jarett, Nursing Chelsey M. Buley, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Kelsey C. Jilek, Dental Hygiene Family Consumer Science Marie E. Reuter, Megan L. Johnson, Natalie K. Bullis, Physical Education Communication Disorders Communication Disorders (Non-Teaching) Mary J. Richter, Nancy M. Kaley, Alcohol and Danielle S. Cook, Communication Disorders Drug Studies Communication Disorders Janet E. Rother, Nursing Germaine M. Kleinheksel, Nursing Adam J. Couillard, Sport Management Brandi L. Ruh, Nursing Kaitlin M. Kornacki, Dental Hygiene Rachel M. Dudding, Dental Hygiene Derek J. Scheevel, Athletic Training Anthony E. Kusske, Physical Kelsey R. Elzen, Nursing Emilie R. Schieffer, Nursing Education (Teaching) Lauren S. Engles, Dental Hygiene Angela L. Stuedemann, Anthony E. Kusske, Ashley E. Evans, Nursing Communication Disorders School Health Education Aubrey A. Forrester, Nursing Lynnea C. Style, Dental Hygiene David J. Langham, Nursing Kristen S. Frie, Taija R. Truebenbach, Tonya M. Lippert, Physical Education Family Consumer Science Dental Hygiene (Non-Teaching) Bethany D. Gassman, Recreation Erika L. Vlaminck, Dental Hygiene Erica M. Madery, Nursing Parks and Leisure Services Jessica R. Wandrie, Chelsea M. Mayer, Athletic Training Amy C. Gilbert, Dental Hygiene Communication Disorders Maureen B. McCullagh, Essia M. Grealish, Sarah M. Wenner, Dental Hygiene School Health Education Family Consumer Science Crystal L. Whitmarsh, Melissa A. Meyer, Dental Hygiene Sarah A. Hanisch, Communication Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Brandis E. Miller, Family Consumer

Disorders Megan L. Wiyninger, Nursing Science Program 12:00 p.m. Ellen M. Henkelman, Kate A. Munson, Communication Disorders MAGNA CUM LAUDE Family Consumer Science Janessa M. Ide, Dental Hygiene Monica R. Anderson, Mahaman Nekere, Nursing Amy R. Johnson, Physical Education Communication Disorders Teresia J. Ngeno, Community Health (Non-Teaching) Karissa L. Besemer, Nursing Teresia J. Ngeno, Nursing Lisa K. Johnson, Physical Education Michelle M. Bigaouette, Sport Andrew M. Pederson, (Non-Teaching) Management School Health Education Bethany L. Jones, Dental Hygiene Elise R. Bjerkenas, Community Health Andrew M. Pederson, Physical Angela R. Krych, Physical Education Blair E. Boran, Nursing Education (Teaching) (Non-Teaching) Rebecca A. Clarksean, Recreation Katie J. Podmolik, Recreation Parks Jennifer L. Lammers, Nursing Parks and Leisure Services and Leisure Services Kayla T. Larson, Dental Hygiene Christianna J. Cluever, Caitlin J. Poehls, Dental Hygiene Han Byul Lee, Nursing Community Health Amanda M. Potter, Nursing Katie L. Linde, Recreation Parks and Vashti R. DeRosier, Physical Education Heather L. Potts, Dental Hygiene Leisure Services (Non-Teaching) Elizabeth A. Reichling, Megan K. Masurka, Dental Hygiene Margaret A. Griffiths, Nursing Family Consumer Science Caitlin M. McCarthy, Shova Gurung, Nursing Chelsea M. Richards, Nursing Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Stephanie M. Hall, Nursing Kristen M. Rolloff, Physical Education Natasha R. Meister, Jada P. Holland, Alcohol and (Non-Teaching) Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Drug Studies Jennifer A. Schiltz, Community Health Nicole R. Schmoll, Nursing

27 Jacquelyn D. Schriever, Nursing Taryn L. Califano, Nursing Heather A. Larson, Lindsay K. Schroeder, Dental Hygiene Ida E. Clark, Physical Education Family Consumer Science Traci E. Schueller, Recreation Parks (Non-Teaching) Sunkyung Lim, Nursing and Leisure Services Angela M. Clitty, Erin E. Loeffler, Andrea H. Sellers, Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Family Consumer Science Kayla L. DenHerder, Family Kara T. Marks, Recreation Parks and Deepa X. Sen Thakuri, Nursing Consumer Science Education Leisure Services Heather M. Stanek, Recreation Parks Curtis M. Doell, Physical Education Kara M. Mason, Physical Education and Leisure Services (Non-Teaching) (Non-Teaching) Katrina M. Stelken, Dental Hygiene Robert M. Dooley, Marimigda Medina-Lopez, Nursing Karina N. Swanberg, Family Consumer Science Brittany M. Mitchell, Nursing Athletic Training Lucas D. Eckstein, Recreation Parks Breanna J. Moen, Nursing Amy I. Tasky, and Leisure Services TinaMarie D. Nelson, Nursing Communication Disorders Samantha E. Ferguson, Jennifer A. Nichols, Deondra R. Thilmony, Dental Hygiene Family Consumer Science Family Consumer Science Kelsey J. Thompson, Physical Devin L. FitzSimmons, Alcohol and Ami Nishida, Athletic Training Education (Non-Teaching) Drug Studies Elizabeth R. Ohmann, Amanda J. Troyer, Alcohol and Teresa K. Fleischman, Communication Disorders Drug Studies Communication Disorders Trevor A. Penning, Physical Education Scott S. Vangness, Nursing Kristin R. Foley, Alcohol and (Non-Teaching) Dieter H. Von Der Marwitz, Drug Studies Kayla C. Powers, Sport Management Physical Education (Teaching) Angela M. Foster, Community Health Sheila K. Reynolds, Greg M. Weis, Sport Management Hiwot G. Gebreyohnnes, Nursing Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Andrew J. Wendt, Recreation Parks Ashley K. Goettig, Katie M. Roemhildt, and Leisure Services Family Consumer Science Community Health Megan M. Zahrt, Dental Hygiene Danielle K. Halbach, Nursing Ashley M. Rother, Stacy L. Hanson, Nursing Communication Disorders CUM LAUDE Lauren L. Harvey, Kristina K. Rutjes, Amanda M. Andrews, Family Consumer Science Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Lindsay R. Hennek, Nursing Kelly J. Sandstrom, Community Health Samuel N. Aron, Community Health Minako Hio, Recreation Parks and Amanda J. Schmoll, Nursing Megan E. Beck, Athletic Training Leisure Services Blane T. Sharkey, Sport Management Anna L. Becker, Family Consumer Kelli L. Hogberg, Nursing Abbie J. Steider, Nursing Science Education Alicia J. Johnson, Physical Education Jessica A. Sundberg, Alcohol and Amanda M. Bertelsen, (Non-Teaching) Drug Studies Communication Disorders Ann K. Johnson, Jordan D. Vogel, Sport Management Kyle W. Braulick, Athletic Training Communication Disorders Emily O. Wallin, Jay C. Bresnahan, Physical Education Teresa E. Johnson, Dental Hygiene Communication Disorders (Non-Teaching) Sudeep Khadka, Dental Hygiene Jennifer L. Weller, Nursing Christopher R. Brunkhorst, Physical James K. Krajsa, Sport Management Bryce R. Wilkerson, Education (Non-Teaching) Ashlie R. Langfus, Community Health Sport Management

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DEPARTMENT OF Rachel M. Dudding, BS, Morris Kaitlin M. Kornacki, BS, Mankato DENTAL HYGIENE Lauren S. Engles, BS, Lake Crystal Kayla T. Larson, BS, New Ulm Professor Lynnette Engeswick, Amber M. Erbes, BS, West Fargo, Randi R. Lindberg, BS, Baxter Chairperson North Dakota Megan K. Masurka, BS, Saint Amy C. Gilbert, BS, Plymouth Bonifacius Rebecca L. Aventi, BS, Pequot Lakes Kathrine E. Haag, BS, Andover Melissa A. Meyer, BS, Mankato Kelli B. Birkholz, BS, Lester Prairie Janessa M. Ide, BS, Arlington Erin M. Nelson, BS, Shakopee Amy R. Borlaug, BS, Forest Lake Kelsey C. Jilek, BS, Lester Prairie Mary V. Penning, BS, Shakopee Sarah C. Dammann, BS, Maple Grove Teresa E. Johnson, BS, Prior Lake Savannah H. Peters, BS, Saint Peter Sarah K. Dick, BS, Stoddard, Bethany L. Jones, BS, Mankato Jacklyn R. Pfingsten, BS, Minneapolis Wisconsin Sudeep Khadka, BS, Nepal Caitlin J. Poehls, BS, Ham Lake

28 Heather L. Potts, BS, Mankato Andrea H. Sellers, BS, Mason City, Kelly J. Sandstrom, BS, Andover Kristin K. Rose, BS, Roseville Iowa Jennifer A. Schiltz, BS, Rosemount Lindsay K. Schroeder, BS, Pine Island Reagan Sirisavath, BS, Minneapolis Courtney R. Schroeder, BS, Alicia R. St Germain, BS, Blaine Maly V. Tossey, BS, Saint Paul Caledonia Katrina M. Stelken, BS, Epworth, Iowa Theresa L. Soltesz, BS, Royal Palm Lynnea C. Style, BS, Saint Peter DEPARTMENT OF Beach, Florida Katie L. Thalberg, BS, Woodbury HEALTH SCIENCE Samantha J. Spinler, BS, Owatonna Dara S. Thao, BS, Saint Paul Professor John Romas, Jennifer A. Stromquist, BS, Beaufort, Deondra R. Thilmony, BS, Mandan, Chairperson South Carolina North Dakota Jessica A. Sundberg, BS, Taija R. Truebenbach, BS, Nicollet Birtukan A. Adem, BS, Saint Paul Mendota Heights Erika L. Vlaminck, BS, Taunton Samuel N. Aron, BS, Mankato Medhanit A. Tadesse, BS, Gayle K. Walz, BS, Plainview Elise R. Bjerkenas, BS, Plymouth Minneapolis Sarah M. Wenner, BS, Saint Peter Nicole S. Black, BS, Fairfax Heidi B. Timm, BS, Springfield Sally L. Zager, BS, Sparta, Wisconsin Kari L. Blom, BS, Slayton Amanda J. Troyer, BS, Fairmont Megan M. Zahrt, BS, Spencer, Iowa April E. Bundy, BS, North Mankato Panoulia Vang, BS, Oakdale Jenna L. Capuzzi, BS, Rochester Ashley A. Wise, BS, Chaska DEPARTMENT OF Christianna J. Cluever, BS, Benson Monica A. Zimmer, BS, Edina FAMILY CONSUMER Ashley A. Dietz, BS, New Ulm SCIENCE Bethany L. Dorfner, BS, Mankato DEPARTMENT OF Professor Jill Conlon, Devin L. FitzSimmons, BS, HUMAN PERFORMANCE Chairperson Good Thunder Professor Gary Rushing, Kristin R. Foley, BS, Arlington Chairperson Tiffany S. Armstrong, BS, Mankato Angela M. Foster, BS, Owatonna Anna L. Becker, BS, York, Nebraska Rahmo H. Hassan, BS, Mankato Spencer A. Arvold, BS, Plymouth Kendra R. Brummer, BS, Bloomington Frances A. Hennen, BS, Le Sueur Chelsea M. Bartleson, BS, Chelsey M. Buley, BS, Mankato Cassandra N. Hibbard, BS, Forest City, Iowa Amber R. Caviness, BS, Mankato Mankato Megan E. Beck, BAT, De Pere, Kayla L. DenHerder, BS, Rapid City, Jada P. Holland, BS, North Mankato Wisconsin South Dakota Sarah M. Jacobus, BS, North Adam M. Behrends, BS, Bettendorf, Amber R. Diekmann, BS, Fairmont Mankato Iowa Robert M. Dooley, BS, Mankato Jessica K. Joyal, BS, Mankato Erica M. Bentz, BS, Annandale Debra C. Farley, BS, Mankato Nancy M. Kaley, BS, Belle Plaine Michelle M. Bigaouette, BS, Chaska Samantha E. Ferguson, BS, Jackson Anthony E. Kusske, BS, Jordan Nicole K. Blood, BS, Blaine Kristen S. Frie, BS, Green Bay, Ashlie R. Langfus, BS, Maple Grove Kyle W. Braulick, BAT, Sleepy Eye Wisconsin Jenica J. Lyon, BS, Eagan Sadie M. Brehmer, BAT, Saint James Program 12:00 p.m. Ashley K. Goettig, BS, Worthington Daniel C. Massaglia, BS, Mankato Jay C. Bresnahan, BS, Edina Essia M. Grealish, BS, Hastings, Sheyna L. McCarthy, BS, Cosmos Daniel J. Browne, BS, Mankato Nebraska Maureen B. McCullagh, BS, Christopher R. Brunkhorst, BS, Lauren L. Harvey, BS, Wyoming Golden Valley Rochester Sara J. Holmberg, BS, Stewartville Scott T. McGraw, BS, Mankato Natalie K. Bullis, BS, Madison, Sarah A. Jamieson, BS, Savage Jessica A. Meyer, BS, Jordan Wisconsin Kasey M. King, BS, Anoka Mohamud A. Mohamed, BS, Matthew R. Carlson, BS, Willmar Amanda A. Korsmo, BS, Verona, Rochester Jacob W. Chamberlin, BS, Wisconsin Nicole T. Morrisette, BS, Forest Lake New Brighton Heather A. Larson, BS, Hager, Tasha M. Nembhard, BS, Eagan Ida E. Clark, BS, Sweden Wisconsin Teresia J. Ngeno, BS, Kenya Adam J. Couillard, BS, Inver Grove Katelyn R. Matter, BS, Saint Cloud Jane N. Njuguna, BS, Kenya Heights Brandis E. Miller, BS, Morristown Sara R. Palacio, BS, Mankato Cole O. deCathelineau, BS, North Kate A. Munson, BS, Waconia Andrew M. Pederson, BS, Mankato Jennifer A. Nichols, BS, Shakopee Sauk Rapids Philip C. Dennie, BAT, Hermantown Karissa K. Ollila, BS, Champlin Maryjane C. Penney, BS, Carver Vashti R. DeRosier, BS, Belle Fourche, Elizabeth A. Reichling, BS, Johnston, Sandra L. Popowski, BS, Mankato South Dakota Iowa Thomas W. Pothen, BS, Faribault Ashley A. Dietz, BS, New Ulm Holly L. Rodahl, BS, Melrose Katie M. Roemhildt, BS, Deja M. Dircks, BS, Shakopee Stacy J. Russeff, BS, Mason City, Madison Lake Curtis M. Doell, BS, North Mankato Iowa Kristi M. Rolek, BS, Brooklyn Park Kelly R. Donovan, BS, Shorewood

29 Benjamin S. Dowswell, BS, Laura W. Shearer, BS, Farmington Justin S. Scheffler, BS, Lonsdale Coquitlam, British Columbia Adam J. Surfus, BS, Middleton, Traci E. Schueller, BS, Mankato Matthew P. Ellgen, BS, Golden Valley Wisconsin Heather M. Stanek, BS, Fort Dodge, Ashley A. Elwell, BAT, Seward, Karina N. Swanberg, BAT, Iowa Nebraska Chisago City Timothy M. Waalkens, BS, Albert Lea Paul D. Fossen, BS, Bloomington Averie B. Swanson, BAT, Saint James Andrew J. Wendt, BS, Mankato Jaclyn E. Goetzke, BS, Woodbury Kelsey J. Thompson, BS, Frost Michael J. White, BS, Rochester Nicole L. Gunderman, BS, Fulda Heidi B. Timm, BS, Springfield Edward A. Hagberg, III, BS, Eagan Justin W. Turek, BS, New Prague DEPARTMENT OF Kristen M. Haley, BS, Mankato Jordan D. Vogel, BS, Sioux Falls, SPEECH, HEARING AND Nathan M. Hammond, BS, Prior Lake South Dakota Cory A. Harnitz, BS, Mankato Dieter H. Von Der Marwitz, BS, REHABILITATION SERVICES Jeremy B. Heitkamp, BS, Jordan Eagan Professor Bonnie Lund, Alicia J. Johnson, BS, Ellendale Anthony D. Vroman, BS, Milroy Chairperson Amy R. Johnson, BS, Mankato David M. Wallner, BS, West Saint Lisa K. Johnson, BS, Eagle Lake Paul Monica R. Anderson, BS, Savage Shayzell M. Jones, BS, Saint Paul Greg M. Weis, BS, Chanhassen Amanda M. Andrews, BS, Christopher C. Kaufman, BS, Crystal L. Whitmarsh, BS, Saint Peter Owatonna Mankato Stacy L. Wiegman, BS, Ortonville Amanda M. Bertelsen, BA, Ames, James K. Krajsa, BS, Moorhead Bryce R. Wilkerson, BS, Iowa Angela R. Krych, BS, Holdingford Chisago City Angela M. Clitty, BA, Sartell Anthony E. Kusske, BS, Jordan Thomas T. Wilkins, BS, Mankato Danielle S. Cook, BS, Moorhead Ryan T. Labat, BS, Sioux Falls, Matthew R. Winn, BS, Mankato Teresa K. Fleischman, BS, Rochester South Dakota Daniel G. Woodall, BS, Huntersville, Sarah A. Hanisch, BA, Sioux Falls, Tonya M. Lippert, BS, Mankato North Carolina South Dakota Nick D. Lundin, BS, Eden Prairie Jason A. Young, BS, Shakopee Ellen M. Henkelman, BS, Mankato Kara M. Mason, BS, Mankato Erin A. Jandro, BS, Lanesboro Chelsea M. Mayer, BAT, Neenah, Ann K. Johnson, BS, Crystal Lake, DEPARTMENT OF Illinois Wisconsin RECREATION, PARKS AND Troy V. Mayer, BS, Mankato Megan L. Johnson, BS, Austin Caitlin M. McCarthy, BS, LEISURE SERVICES Jenny M. Jorges, BA, Corcoran Brooklyn Park Professor James Petersen, Erin E. Loeffler, BA, Eagan Natasha R. Meister, BS, Morristown Chairperson Elizabeth R. Ohmann, BS, Ham Lake Jessica A. Meyer, BS, Jordan Marie E. Reuter, BS, Saint James Erich W. Munsch, BS, Lino Lakes Nathan W. Altman, BS, Ham Lake Mary J. Richter, BS, Perham Jordan J. Murphy, BS, Rapid City, Lindsay L. Beck, BS, Goodview Ashley M. Rother, BS, Saint Peter South Dakota Joshua C. Behrns, BS, Goodhue Kristina K. Rutjes, BS, Mankato Ami Nishida, BAT, Japan Rebecca A. Clarksean, BS, Canby Angela L. Stuedemann, BS, Glencoe Karissa M. Nolte, BS, Le Sueur Lucas D. Eckstein, BS, Mount Horeb, Amy I. Tasky, BS, Brooklyn Park Andrew M. Pederson, BS, Wisconsin Sherry K. Tauer-Nere, BS, Olivia Sauk Rapids Matthew P. Ellingson, BS, Eagan, Kristin M. Thomas, BS, Duluth Jarett R. Peikert, BAT, Mankato awarded posthumously Emily O. Wallin, BS, Mankato Trevor A. Penning, BS, Alden Bethany D. Gassman, BS, Dell Jessica R. Wandrie, BS, Mankato Vanessa A. Pipho, BS, Brooklyn Park Rapids, South Dakota Stephanie M. Plahn, BS, Jasper Minako Hio, BS, Japan SCHOOL OF Kayla C. Powers, BS, Hawick Jessica R. Janke, BS, Owatonna NURSING Daniel A. Priebe, BS, New Hope Cory R. Johnson, BS, Bloomington Professor Marcia Stevens, Jonathan R. Ressie, BS, Lewiston Derek D. Jones, BS, Maplewood Chairperson Corderro C. Revier, BS, Glencoe Casey D. Kowalski, BS, Elizabeth Sheila K. Reynolds, BS, Mankato Shaun D. Lenway, BS, Austin Emily T. Bergervoet, BS, Saint Peter Kristen M. Rolloff, BS, New Ulm Katie L. Linde, BS, Wells Karissa L. Besemer, BS, New Ulm Christopher J. Rotty, BS, Hastings Kara T. Marks, BS, Mankato Rhea J. Bolstad, BS, Derek J. Scheevel, BAT, Harmony Lindsey M. Nelson, BS, Mason City, International Falls Andrew T. Schoonover, BS, Iowa Blair E. Boran, BS, Faribault Boyceville, Wisconsin Brittany E. Pleschourt, BS, Mankato Kimberly A. Brawk, BS, Saint Paul David A. Schwartz, BS, Wayzata Katie J. Podmolik, BS, Phillips, Alicia R. Brey, BS, Marshall Blane T. Sharkey, BS, Spearfish, Wisconsin Taryn L. Califano, BS, Mankato South Dakota Elizabeth L. Quall, BS, Mankato Toni R. Cam, BS, Dawson

30 Katrina J. Deyoung-Harper, BS, David J. Langham, BS, Fridley Dayna B. Rippentrop, BS, Hector Faribault Han Byul Lee, BS, Republic of Korea Janet E. Rother, BS, Hastings Kelsey R. Elzen, BS, Owatonna Sunkyung Lim, BS, Republic of Korea Brandi L. Ruh, BS, Coon Rapids Danelle L. Ericksen, BS, Saint James Kieran A. Loparco, BS, Mankato Ann P. Sattler, BS, Bloomington Ashley E. Evans, BS, Le Sueur Erica M. Madery, BS, Mantorville Emilie R. Schieffer, BS, Dallas, Aubrey A. Forrester, BS, Prior Lake Amy K. McGinn, BS, Mankato Wisconsin Hiwot G. Gebreyohnnes, BS, Cindy L. McKenzie, BS, Bloomington Amanda J. Schmoll, BS, Olivia Cottage Grove Marimigda Medina-Lopez, BS, Nicole R. Schmoll, BS, Darwin Margaret A. Griffiths, BS, Mankato Jacquelyn D. Schriever, BS, Plymouth Lake Crystal Lindsay M. Mignone, BS, Plymouth Timarie R. Schulze, BS, Delano Shova Gurung, BS, Nepal Brittany M. Mitchell, BS, Franklin J. Schwartz, BS, Nicollet Danielle K. Halbach, BS, Fridley Madison Lake Deepa X. Sen Thakuri, BS, Nepal Stephanie M. Hall, BS, Elgin Breanna J. Moen, BS, Bemidji Veronica L. Soto Hernandez, BS, Stacy L. Hanson, BS, Byron Marie R. Morocco, BS, Burnsville Olivia Lindsay R. Hennek, BS, Mahaman Nekere, BS, Mankato Abbie J. Steider, BS, Eden Prairie Good Thunder Amy L. Nelson, BS, Sargeant Scott S. Vangness, BS, Kasson Kelli L. Hogberg, BS, Annandale Kathleen R. Nelson, BS, Le Sueur Kristina J. Walker, BS, Saint Louis Kaitlyn I. Hutchins, BS, Mankato TinaMarie D. Nelson, BS, Litchfield Park Pamela J. Jacob, BS, Wayzata Teresia J. Ngeno, BS, Kenya Jennifer L. Weller, BS, Maple Grove Cassandra N. Jarett, BS, Litchfield Kayla R. Nies, BS, Richmond Courtney A. Welvaert, BS, Ghent Jane S. Johnson, BS, Saint Peter Mara C. Olauson, BS, Mankato Suzette L. Whitt, BS, Edina Germaine M. Kleinheksel, BS, Michael E. Padgett, BS, Owatonna Megan L. Wiyninger, BS, Zimmerman Amanda M. Potter, BS, Monticello Lester Prairie Rosemarie Kuebker, BS, Hammond, April A. Qualley, BS, Ada Kristina M. Wright, BS, Rosemount Wisconsin Debra K. Reynolds, BS, Prior Lake Kari S. Zinniel, BS, Park Rapids Megan D. Kuznia, BS, Lake Crystal Chelsea M. Richards, BS, Jennifer L. Lammers, BS, Hartford, Minnetonka South Dakota

d d Program 12:00 p.m.

31 32 College of Education The candidates will be presented by Professor Jean M. Haar, Educational Leadership

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Shannon M. Frickson, CUM LAUDE Katrina N. Avery, Aviation Elementary Education Sarah F. Bauman, Katherine M. Beiswanger, Alicia L. Ganz, Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Abby M. Grajewski, Jennifer L. Bjorklund, Kimberly M. Christensen, Elementary Education Special Education Elementary Education Jessica R. Hall, Elementary Education Ashley A. Branstad, Kathryn A. Clinch, Early Childhood Jacob A. Hoisington, Elementary Education Education Special Education Sarah A. Draeger, Aviation Kimberly J. Diederichs, Jessica A. Jessen, Ashley K. Evenson, Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Maranda J. Enninga, Christopher P. Kepen, Aviation Andrea S. Graves, Elementary Education Jill M. Moyna, Elementary Education Elementary Education Kimberly L. Hovey, Special Education Lindsey L. Niesen, Spencer W. Hagen, Dawn M. Klaiber, Elementary Education Special Education Elementary Education Amanda C. Ollig, Anna S. Hall, Early Childhood Chelsie K. Larson, Elementary Education Education Elementary Education Ashley L. Pestka, Mary C. Haugen, Ashley A. Milewski, Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Ashley S. Pope, Early Childhood Alyssa L. Herkenhoff, Jacob H. Norsten, Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Levi R. Posas, Early Childhood Bryce A. LaTour, Aviation Lexy L. Wenzel, Education Amanda K. Rubink, Elementary Education Katelin M. Rains, Special Education Melissa S. Wubben, Elementary Education Elizabeth A. Schreiber,

Elementary Education Shannon T. Roiger, Early Childhood Elementary Education Program 12:00 p.m. Education Sarah J. Schugel, Early Childhood MAGNA CUM LAUDE Apryl M. Stolt, Early Childhood Education Chelsey A. Arnold, Education LeeAnn C. Selberg, Elementary Education Kara B. Sumner, Special Education Elementary Education Shannon E. Blanchard, Amanda M. Sutton, Early Childhood Ashley A. Tirevold, Elementary Education Education Elementary Education Ally J. Burkhartzmeyer, Jenna M. Turner, Elementary Education Rebecca R. Vikla, Early Childhood Elementary Education Kayla J. Van Briesen, Education Amy M. Burmeister, Elementary Education Courtney L. Warrington, Elementary Education Meghan M. Wall, Elementary Education Tanya L. Coovert, Elementary Education Lauren A. Welton, Elementary Education Lynne M. Webster, Elementary Education Brittin L. Dahle, Elementary Education Elementary Education Jill M. Wickenhauser, Katherine M. Dorn, Amanda J. Wendorff, Elementary Education Special Education Special Education Blia Xiong, Elementary Education Rachel M. Erz, Elementary Education Lauren J. Westphal, Kristine L. Yost, Special Education Corey S. Fennell, Special Education Elementary Education Brianna M. Finnegan, Early Childhood Education d d 33 DEPARTMENT OF Kathryn A. Clinch, BS, Waconia Apryl M. Stolt, BS, Gaylord AVIATION Tanya L. Coovert, BS, Eden Prairie Amanda M. Sutton, BS, Elk River Professor Nihad E. Daidzic, Brittin L. Dahle, BS, Willmar Ashley A. Tirevold, BS, Armstrong, Chairperson Kimberly J. Diederichs, BS, Champlin Iowa Maranda J. Enninga, BS, Bloomington Jenna M. Turner, BS, Austin Katrina N. Avery, BS, Mankato Rachel M. Erz, BS, Savage Jennifer L. Ulman, BS, Nicollet Brett C. Carpenter, BS, Saint Peter Ashley K. Evenson, BS, Mankato Kayla J. Van Briesen, BS, George, Matthew C. Czarniak, BS, Brianna M. Finnegan, BS, Iowa Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Cottage Grove Rebecca R. Vikla, BS, Lonsdale Derek J. Decarolis, BS, Lakeville Kallie A. Fitzloff, BS, Mankato Meghan M. Wall, BS, Grove City Sarah A. Draeger, BS, New Holstein, Shannon M. Frickson, BS, Houston Courtney L. Warrington, BS, Wisconsin Alicia L. Ganz, BS, Hudson, Maple Grove Andrew P. Frey, BS, New Hampton, Wisconsin Lynne M. Webster, BS, Eden Prairie Iowa Abby M. Grajewski, BS, Mankato Lauren A. Welton, BS, Elk River Christian L. Gleason, BS, Welch Andrea S. Graves, BS, Rochester Lexy L. Wenzel, BS, Mankato Hermon G. Hewitt, BS, Eagan Katherine B. Gundersen, BS, Lauren J. Westphal, BS, Savage David C. Joyce, BS, Mankato Saint Paul Jill M. Wickenhauser, BS, Chaska Christopher P. Kepen, BS, Bloomington Anna S. Hall, BS, Janesville Sara J. Winter, BS, Janesville Joseph H. Kolbinger, BS, Hudson, Jessica R. Hall, BS, Chanhassen Melissa S. Wubben, BS, Buffalo Wisconsin Mary C. Haugen, BS, Virginia Center, Iowa Bryce A. LaTour, BS, Elk River Lauren B. Henke, BS, Arlington Blia Xiong, BS, Minneapolis Nicholas J. Overby, BS, Mankato Alyssa L. Herkenhoff, BS, Burnsville Christopher M. Roos, BS, Isanti Nicholas C. Hydukovich, BS, DEPARTMENT OF David E. Rosene, BS, Brooklyn Park Minneapolis EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: Brandon S. Wright, BS, Excelsior Jessica A. Jessen, BS, Northfield Crystal L. Johnson, BS, Bloomington K-12 AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF Anne L. Kennedy, BS, Watertown, South Dakota Professor Kathleen Foord, COUNSELING AND Dawn M. Klaiber, BS, Mankato Chairperson STUDENT PERSONNEL Ryan A. Koenigs, BS, Clearwater Professor Jackie Lewis, Chelsie K. Larson, BS, Richfield DEPARTMENT OF Chairperson Kali A. Mahoney, BS, Faribault MILITARY SCIENCE AND Katelyn M. McMahon, BS, Shakopee LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT OF Ashley A. Milewski, BS, Chanhassen LTC Joel Stephenson, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Sarah B. Miller, BS, Eden Prairie Chairperson Professor Jean Haar, Jill M. Moyna, BS, Eagan Chairperson Justin R. Mullikin, BS, Burnsville Lindsey L. Niesen, BS, Champlin DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF Amanda T. Nilles, BS, Plymouth Jacob H. Norsten, BS, Mankato Professor Gwen Berry, ELEMENTARY AND EARLY Amanda C. Ollig, BS, Belle Plaine Chairperson CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Ashley L. Pestka, BS, Maple Grove Professor Peggy Ballard, Natalie A. Pohl, BS, Lakeville Tammy L. Artibee, BS, Eagle Lake Chairperson Ashley S. Pope, BS, New Ulm Jennifer L. Bjorklund, BS, Levi R. Posas, BS, Janesville Minnesota Lake Chelsey A. Arnold, BS, Savage Katelin M. Rains, BS, Coon Rapids Jacqueline B. Coulter, BS, Tracy Sarah F. Bauman, BS, Minnetonka Shannon T. Roiger, BS, North Katherine M. Dorn, BS, Mankato John S. Beckius, BS, Jordan Mankato Corey S. Fennell, BS, Benson Katherine M. Beiswanger, BS, Casandra E. Schmit, BS, Saint Paul Spencer W. Hagen, BS, Wayzata Rochester Park Jacob A. Hoisington, BS, Faribault Shannon E. Blanchard, BS, Richfield Elizabeth A. Schreiber, BS, Burnsville Kimberly L. Hovey, BS, Byron Ashley A. Branstad, BS, Sarah J. Schugel, BS, New Ulm Sondra L. Kaufenberg, BS, Saint Michael Alexander E. Schutz, BS, Deephaven Walnut Grove Ally J. Burkhartzmeyer, BS, Faribault LeeAnn C. Selberg, BS, Farmington Amanda K. Rubink, BS, Saint Peter Amy M. Burmeister, BS, Eagan Jacob S. Solomon, BS, Owatonna Kara B. Sumner, BS, Florence, Kimberly M. Christensen, BS, Alana C. Stafford, BS, Eagan South Dakota Green Bay, Wisconsin Sheila M. Steele, BS, Albert Lea Elizabeth M. Tholen, BS, Chaska Sonja M. Cleary, BS, Bloomington Megan L. Stofferan, BS, Sibley, Iowa Amanda J. Wendorff, BS, Lakeville Kristine L. Yost, BS, Albert Lea 34 Program

3:00 p.m.

Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Jennifer L. Coffman ’10 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Christopher Frederick, ‘08 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Marie Anne Johnson Bachelor of Science, Marketing College of Business

Ashley Marie Keul Bachelor of Science, Geography College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Timothy Huebsch ‘02, President Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association Program 3:00 p.m.

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Matthew A. Coffman ‘10 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

35 Platform Guests

RICHARD DAVENPORT ANNE BLACKHURST DOUGLAS P. MAYO President Dean of the College of Vice President for Minnesota State University, Graduate Studies and Research University Advancement Mankato MARILYN DELMONT HENRY MORRIS CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK Vice President for Technology and Interim Dean of Institutional Diversity Board of Trustees Chief Information Officer Minnesota State Colleges and SCOTT R. OLSON Universities ANTHONY FILIPOVITCH Provost and Vice President for Professor, College of Academic and Student Affairs JOHN C. ALESSIO Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean of the College of JOSEPH J. REISING, Social and Behavioral Sciences MARILYN FOX Professor, College of Business Interim Dean of the TIMOTHY HUEBSCH College of Business JOAN ROCA President of Minnesota State Dean of Library Services University, Mankato ROBERT HOFFMAN Alumni Association Vice President for Strategic WALTER E. WOLFF Business, Education, and Interim Dean of Students Regional Partnerships

Procession Participants

FACULTY HONOR Penny Herickhoff Tamara Wilkins MARSHALS Rakesh Kawatra Robin Wingo Joseph J. Reising, College of Business Howard Miller Fei Yuan Anthony Filipovitch, College of Social Timothy Scott and Behavioral Sciences Stephen Wilcox ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Stephen Woehrle Kebba Darboe COLLEGE HONOR Christian Dobratz MARSHALS ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Karla Lassonde John Kuzma, College of Business Kathleen Dale Sebastian LeBeau James Robertson, College of Social Hyuna Park Paul Prew and Behavioral Sciences Ronald Schirmer COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & Jocelyn Stitt JUNIOR HONOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Laurie Strunk MARSHALS MARCHING FACULTY Tara J. Soupir, College of Business LIBRARY FACULTY Emily B. McCarger, College of PROFESSORS Jessica Schomberg, Social & Behavioral Sciences Ashok Chowdhury Associate Professor Kathleen Gorman Daardi Sizemore, Associate Professor COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Clark Johnson MARCHING FACULTY Richard Schiming ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY PROFESSORS ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Maria Baxter-Nuamah, Kevin M. Elliott Maria Bevacqua Multicultural Affairs Turgut Guvenli Kimberly Greer Diane Berge, Admissions Abo Habib Cynthia Miller Lisa Perez

36 College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

MASTER OF ARTS Lynn R. Hartmann, Hamburg Carl A. Sorensen, Bemidji Frank Adarkwa, Ghana Industrial/Organizational Psychology Clinical Psychology Urban Planning Advisor: Kristie Campana Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng Sherine E. Kurian, Sugar Land, Jessica R. Sullivan, Green Lake, Texas Wisconsin Mark D. Andrews, Canada Industrial/Organizational Psychology Sociology: General Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Advisor: Emily Boyd Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Adam C. Mills, Mankato Carolina Surla, Lakewood, Brandy J. Baczwaski, Mankato Clinical Psychology Washington Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Thesis: Child Inattentiveness and Thomas R. Nixon, Mankato Depression: Discrepancies in Political Science Craig A. Talmage, Glendale, Parent and Child Reporting Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata Arizona Industrial/Organizational Psychology Katherine E. Barden, Waseca Marquita S. Oleson, Saint Cloud Advisor: Emily Stark Urban Planning Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Michael D. Taylor, Croydon, Pennsylvania Benjamin B. Divine, North Mankato Masakatsu Ono, Japan Industrial/Organizational Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Thesis: The Anguish of Aiding: Hussein S. Wehelie, North Mankato Secondary Traumatic Stress, Pragyaratna S. Rai, Nepal Political Science Burnout, and Coping among Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Federal Law Enforcement Agents Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng Joseph M. Wohkittel, Vadnais Heights Kathleen M. Fairchild, Armour, Industrial/Organizational Psychology South Dakota Amanda S. Schroeder, Marshall Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Clinical Psychology Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Britta L. Fiksdal, Winona Dana N. Shea, Saint Charles Tayton T. Eggenberger, Eden Prairie Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology Business Administration Program 3:00 p.m. Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Thesis: Mediators between Conduct Eric C. Garvey, Mankato Problems and Depressive Catherine W. Hughes, Saint Clair Industrial/Organizational Psychology Symptomology in Children and Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Adolescents Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Jonathan R. Hammel, Mankato Whitney L. Smith, Carmel, Indiana Jason R. Johnson, Blaine Urban Planning Industrial Organizational Psychology Business Administration Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

37 Bridget E. Kelley, Mankato Katherine J. Gleason, Nicollet Adam D. Sonntag, Maple Grove Business Administration Public Administration Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Nathan E. Kirschner, North Mankato Samuel L. Hansen, Mankato Business Administration Public Administration Olga Y. Trevino Salguero, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Public Administration Granberg-Rademacker Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Michael S. Krahmer, North Mankato Granberg-Rademacker Business Administration Nate J. Johnson, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Public Administration Meshan S. Washington, Gretna, Advisor: Kevin Parsneau Louisiana Jeri A. Retzlaff, Mankato* Public Administration Business Administration Nicholas M. Johnson, Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott New Richmond, Wisconsin Public Administration MASTER OF SCIENCE Abdul R. Sait, Eagan Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Mridusha S. Allen, Nepal Business Administration Granberg-Rademacker Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Candace M. Meether, Joshua J. Siebert, Vernon Center Cottage Grove Sarah J. Binkley, Prior Lake Business Administration Public Administration Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue

Nathan T. Wenner, Eagle Lake Brian D. Moehnke, Rochester Jeremy J. Black Elk, Mankato Business Administration Public Administration Geography Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau Advisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell

Mark R. Werner, Saint Peter Sarah E. Morris, Madison Lake James C. Burnett, Mankato Business Administration Public Administration Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

MASTER OF PUBLIC Tony O. Ochalla, Mankato Kimberly J. Burrow, Tuscaloosa, ADMINISTRATION Public Administration Alabama Taylor R. Casadonte, Duluth Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata Gender and Women’s Studies Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Susan Freeman Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Jessica L. Parrucci, Hugo Thesis: With a Smile, Wink, and Granberg-Rademacker Public Administration a Nod: Feminism in the New Thesis: A Rawlsian Perspective Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Burlesque Movement on Post Employment Health Granberg-Rademacker Care Benefits in Shady Grove, Paulina Camacho Martinez, Mexico Minnesota Sharon M. Sandland, Mankato Gerontology Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Jennifer R. Crane, Lake Crystal Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Public Administration Granberg-Rademacker Shannon L. Christopher, Minneapolis Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Gender and Women’s Studies Granberg-Rademacker Michelle L. Scherb, Owatonna Advisor: Dr. Jocelyn Stitt Public Administration Thesis: Negotiating Difference in Marilyn Delmont, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson the Mormon Context: A Reading Public Administration of Two African American LDS Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Nicholas J. Sirek, Saint Paul Women’s Autobiographies Granberg-Rademacker Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Kristin L. Dehrkoop, Kasota Rachel C. Douglas, Eagle Lake Granberg-Rademacker Sociology: Human Service Plan and Public Administration Thesis: Structural Antecedents of Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Organizational Commitment: A Advisor: Dr. Barbara Carson Granberg-Rademacker Study of Police Personnel

38 Sajan K. Dhakal, Nepal Erin M. Lawrence, Maplewood Sushant Paudel, Nepal Geography Sociology: Human Services, Planning Geography Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend and Administration Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan Advisor: Dr. Luis Posas DeWayne Dobbins, Sr.., Mankato Tonya M. Phillips, Mankato Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Meredith O. Lemiso, Mankato Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Advisor: Rhonda Dass Ruth E. Furan, North Mankato Jared J. Rahn, North Mankato Sociology: Human Service Plan and Krista M. Mastel, Forest Lake Geography Administration Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson Advisor: Dr. Vicki Hunter Advisor: Dr. Susan Schalge Thesis: Human Reaction and Thesis: Creating a Nurse - Staying a Response to the Great New Nurse Gerald M. McCabe, Blaine Madrid Earthquakes as Revealed Gender and Women’s Studies through Grounded Theory Jonathan R. Hammel, Mankato Advisor: Dr. Susan Freeman Geography Thesis: Evaluating Positive Velette M. Reynolds, Mankato Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Change: Effect of LGBT Panels Sociology: Corrections on Undergraduate Students’ Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Greer Emily K. Hildebrant Iffert, Statesboro, Attitudes toward Homosexuality Georgia at Minnesota State University, Pierce A. Stepp, Minneapolis Anthropology Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Advisor: Dr. Susan Schalge Michael L. Merlini, Belle Plaine Emily K. Huyck, Kirksville, Missouri Geography Montana Storm, Mankato Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan History Advisor: Dr. Cheryl Radeloff Advisor: Dr. Humberto Loayza Thesis: Feminist Coaching in Jacob R. Mock, Waconia Women’s College Soccer: Geography Kira E. Wagner, Austin Teaching Community, Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan Sociology: Corrections Empowerment, and Leadership on Advisor: Dr. William Wagner the Pitch Sarah D. Monson, Madelia Thesis: Racial Discrimination in the Anthropology Sentencing Phase of the Federal Nicole L. Keehn, Monroe, Wisconsin Advisor: Dr. Paul Brown Criminal Justice System Sociology: Human Service Plan and Administration Tomoyo Nagase, Japan Chia-Ching Yeh, Taiwan Advisor: Dr. Pedro Thomas Gender and Women’s Studies Geography Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of Advisor: Dr. Jocelyn Stitt Advisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell Gendered Occupational Selection: Thesis: Complexity of Transnational A Pre-Employment Perspective Feminist Activism in Cyberspace: An Examination of the Impact of Julia D. Keleher, Sioux City, Iowa RAWA Internet Activism on the Gender and Women’s Studies Web Advisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua

Timothy A. Kiertey, Ghana Sociology: Human Service Plan and Administration Program 3:00 p.m. Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne Thesis: The Organization of Adult Foster Care: The History and Current Status of Adult Foster Care for the Elderly in Minnesota d d

39 40 College of Business The candidates will be presented by Marilyn Fox, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Jacqueline A. Hennen, Accounting Jill R. Gatchel, Accounting Abby J. Bernard, Finance Brittany A. Job, Finance Derek N. Grant, Finance Paula J. Brooks, International Business Brittany A. Job, Accounting Kosuke Hattori, Accounting Molly L. Cunningham, Accounting Lindsay S. Johnson, Marketing Kosuke Hattori, Finance Nicole P. Dahl, Accounting Marie A. Johnson, Marketing Jeremy M. Hoffman, Management Nicole P. Dahl, Finance Melissa K. Johnson, Marketing Jay M. Hoffmann, Management Nathan D. Faith, Finance Miles F. Kipper, International Business Jay M. Hoffmann, Marketing Jonathon J. Herzog, Management Morgan M. Krakowski, Marketing Ashley J. Hopp, International Business Jonathon J. Herzog, Marketing Brandi S. Lenz, Finance Ashley J. Hopp, Marketing Samuel C. Jirik, Accounting Stacey R. Lietz, Management Alicia E. Johnson, Marketing Samuel C. Jirik, Finance Choua Lor, Management Whitney M. Kermes, Management Vivian Le, Management Elizabeth K. Maland, Management Jongyeob Kim, Accounting Tabitha M. McDonald, Finance Jason M. Reisch, Marketing Spencer D. Kolles, Management Mollie R. Muir, Management Ashley M. Roelike, Accounting Molly E. Krebs, Marketing Joel B. Quam, Management Ashley M. Roelike, Finance Tripti B. Lad, Marketing Sarah M. Rask, Finance Jacob D. Rogers, Marketing Phounekham T. Leovan, Marketing Sarah M. Rask, Accounting Chloe’ E. Rutledge, Management Nicholas L. Malz, Accounting Susannah L. Rosival, Accounting Chloe’ E. Rutledge, Marketing Brandon J. Martell, Accounting Susannah L. Rosival, Finance Danielle C. Sandberg, Accounting Michael J. Meyer, Management Stephanie R. Timm, Accounting Seth L. Schaefer, Management Michael J. Meyer, International Stephanie R. Timm, Finance Ashley L. Schultz, Accounting Business Stephanie R. Timm, Management Ashley L. Schultz, Finance Theresa J. Miron, Management Elizabeth A. Trauger, Accounting Katie M. Schusted, International Lisa M. Moyer, Marketing Elizabeth A. Trauger, Finance Business Kelly R. Myers, Management Keiko Y. Umeki, Accounting Katie M. Schusted, Marketing Uttam Nagaju, Management Katherine A. Vadnais, Finance Anthony J. Seidl, Accounting Lacey N. Olson, Management Katherine A. Vadnais, Management Tyler J. Sutherland, Management Lacey N. Olson, Marketing Brittany M. Umsted, Finance Ryan M. Piras, Management MAGNA CUM LAUDE Lucas L. Utouh, Accounting Eric G. Poppler, Marketing Lora C. Adamek, Finance Lucas L. Utouh, Finance Lucas J. Reis, Finance Bradley R. Anderson, Finance Amy H. Volkmann, Management David J. Schmalz, Accounting Brianna K. Bigaouette, Marketing Katie M. Schoenig, Marketing Karinne A. Bischoff, Accounting CUM LAUDE Natalie J. Schons, Management Karinne A. Bischoff, Finance Laura J. Anderson, Management Zachary S. Shearer, Management Katy D. Boysen, Accounting Nicole M. Anderson, Marketing David J. Sletten, Management Katy D. Boysen, Finance Christiana Asomani-Boateng, Finance David J. Sletten, Marketing Carlie Brandts, Accounting Christiana Asomani-Boateng, Matthew R. Vietze, Management Ryan W. Derner, Marketing Accounting Adam J. Vortherms, Management Rostislav Dobkin, Marketing Megan E. Bauer, Management Meghan R. Vosejpka, Management Program 3:00 p.m. Mitchell A. Farmer, Finance Michelle L. Bertrand, Accounting Tyler T. Vujovich, Finance Sarah J. Fischer, Finance Michelle L. Bertrand, Finance William J. Wandzel, Marketing Roxane Geubue, Accounting Walter H. Bickel, International Nathaniel I. Weidner, Accounting Roxane Geubue, Finance Business Jeremy L. Westphal, Management Amanda R. Haider, Marketing Kala L. Buganski, Finance Emily A. Wittenburg, Management Miranda L. Harrison, Management Patric J. Case, Finance Christine A. Worke, Management Miranda L. Harrison, Marketing Angela L. Colling, Management Okou Sonia B. Zigre, Accounting Ming Qiang He, Marketing Angela L. Colling, Marketing Okou Sonia B. Zigre, Finance Jacqueline A. Hennen, Finance d d 41 DEPARTMENT OF Crystal M. Stier, BS, Belle Plaine Jacqueline A. Hennen, BS, Cologne ACCOUNTING AND Patrick M. Thomas, BS, Saint Louis Park Charles S. Hill, BS, Rogers BUSINESS LAW Stephanie R. Timm, BS, Bricelyn* April D. Hillmann, BS, Mankato Elizabeth A. Trauger, BS, Livermore, Kaitlyn M. Howie, BS, Oakdale Professor Mary Rolfes, Iowa* Patricia C. Hunt, BS, New London Chairperson Keiko Y. Umeki, BS, Mankato* David A. Incorvaja, BS, Maplewood Lucas L. Utouh, BS, Tanzania, United Braden J. Jaeger, BS, Mankato Christiana Asomani-Boateng, BS, Republic of Samuel C. Jirik, BS, New Prague* Canada Charles A. Wagara, BS, Tanzania, Brittany A. Job, BS, Chaska* Michelle L. Bertrand, BS, New Ulm United Republic of Skye L. Kanne, BS, Austin Karinne A. Bischoff, BS, Saint Cloud* Nathaniel I. Weidner, BS, Mankato Amit Kapri, BS, Nepal Katy D. Boysen, BS, Savage Okou Sonia B. Zigre, BS, Ivory Daniel R. Kelley, BS, Mankato Carlie Brandts, BS, Good Thunder Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Ryan M. Kraemer, BS, Sauk Centre Molly L. Cunningham, BS, Waseca* Robert K. Lee, BS, Worthington Nicole P. Dahl, BS, Echo* Brandi S. Lenz, BS, Waseca Kelsey J. Elke, BS, Cologne DEPARTMENT OF Robert J. Malachek, BS, Mankato Melissa M. Erdman, BS, Weston, FINANCE FNU Mantohbang Minta Zita, BS, Wisconsin Professor Stephen Wilcox, Cameroon Darren E. Esser, BS, Blue Earth Chairperson Tabitha M. McDonald, BS, Jill R. Gatchel, BS, New Prague Montgomery* Roxane Geubue, BS, Cameroon Steve R. Adam, BS, Eden Prairie Zachary L. Murra, BS, Mankato Cassandra E. Hardt, BS, Mankato Lora C. Adamek, BS, Willmar Brandon D. Nusbaum, BS, North Janet E. Hassing, BS, Wells Bradley R. Anderson, BS, Plymouth Mankato Kosuke Hattori, BS, Japan Joshua W. Angrimson, BS, Lindstrom Mitchell H. Olinger, BS, Mankato Jacqueline A. Hennen, BS, Cologne Christiana Asomani-Boateng, BS, Whitney K. Olson, BS, Mankato Sheryl A. Hoepner, BS, Elysian Canada Erik R. Osterberg, BS, Maple Grove Samuel C. Jirik, BS, New Prague* Derek D. Balke, BS, Eagan Cale J. Pearson, BS, Mankato Brittany A. Job, BS, Chaska* Alexander J. Bauer, BS, Mitchell, Christopher M. Perry, BS, Northfield Eric J. Kiefer, BS, Taopi South Dakota Sarah M. Rask, BS, Albert Lea* Jongyeob Kim, BS, Republic of Korea Abby J. Bernard, BS, New Ulm* Lucas J. Reis, BS, Wildwood, Ryan M. Kraemer, BS, Sauk Centre Michelle L. Bertrand, BS, New Ulm Missouri Nicholas L. Malz, BS, Jordan Karinne A. Bischoff, BS, Saint Cloud* Jamie A. Reutzel, BS, Fairmont FNU Mantohbang Minta Zita, BS, Brett D. Block, BS, Mankato Ashley M. Roelike, BS, Belgrade Cameroon Eric J. Bode, BS, New Ulm Susannah L. Rosival, BS, Brandon J. Martell, BS, Crystal Katy D. Boysen, BS, Savage Montgomery* Daniel R. Matlon, BS, Spring Lake Anthony D. Brown, BS, Saint Paul Kaila R. Schneider, BS, Belle Plaine Park Kala L. Buganski, BS, Andover Ashley L. Schultz, BS, Osakis Isah Mohammad, BS, Nigeria Patric J. Case, BS, Fergus Falls Douglas T. Severson, BS, Kasson Gustaf T. Monson, BS, Green Bay, Nicole P. Dahl, BS, Echo* Cody G. Sexe, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Maxim S. Dermenji, BS, Moldova Wisconsin Cameron E. Nier, BS, Saint Paul Isaac T. Dibble, BS, Taylors Falls Tshering Sherpa, BS, Nepal Jenny L. Nundahl, BS, New Ulm Nicole L. Edens, BS, Rochester Chelsea M. Sjelin, BS, Buffalo Mitchell H. Olinger, BS, Mankato Nathan D. Faith, BS, Saint James Todd C. Slawson, BS, Eden Prairie Jennifer K. Olson, BS, Eagle Lake Mitchell A. Farmer, BS, Morgan Ian M. Sommers, BS, Faribault Saeda D. Omar, BS, Mankato Sarah J. Fischer, BS, New Ulm Alyssa L. Spies, BS, Waseca Erik R. Osterberg, BS, Maple Grove Rupesh Gartaula, BS, Nepal Crystal M. Stier, BS, Belle Plaine Dilip Pokhrel, BS, Nepal Jessica R. Gerr, BS, Eagan Bryce J. Stoneburg, BS, Eden Prairie Sarah M. Rask, BS, Albert Lea* Roxane Geubue, BS, Cameroon Jacob M. Thom, BS, Mankato Ashley M. Roelike, BS, Belgrade Daniel F. Gleason, BS, Eagan Patrick M. Thomas, BS, Saint Louis Susannah L. Rosival, BS, Keith W. Gordon, BS, Montevideo Park Montgomery* Benjamin T. Gossett, BS, Carroll, Iowa Stephanie R. Timm, BS, Bricelyn* Jennifer K. Ross, BS, Waseca Derek N. Grant, BS, Chanhassen Lisa J. Traetow, BS, Bloomington James M. Ryan, BS, Elko Jason L. Hacker, BS, Lenexa, Kansas Elizabeth A. Trauger, BS, Livermore, Danielle C. Sandberg, BS, Sherburn Ashley A. Hansen, BS, Dovray Iowa* David J. Schmalz, BS, Hutchinson Kosuke Hattori, BS, Japan Brittany M. Umsted, BS, Kaila R. Schneider, BS, Belle Plaine Andrew W. Hedman, BS, Brandon, West Concord Ashley L. Schultz, BS, Osakis South Dakota Lucas L. Utouh, BS, Tanzania, Anthony J. Seidl, BS, New Ulm Matthew J. Hendrickson, BS, United Republic of Todd C. Slawson, BS, Eden Prairie Mankato

42 Katherine A. Vadnais, BS, Ramsey Mark A. Laban, BS, Webster Emily A. Wittenburg, BS, La Crosse, Tyler T. Vujovich, BS, Woodbury Vivian Le, BS, Austin* Wisconsin Clayton T. Wagner, BS, Belle Plaine Stacey R. Lietz, BS, Ivanhoe Christine A. Worke, BS, Waseca Hailey M. Wagner, BS, Faribault Kristen L. Lillebo, BS, Plymouth Okou Sonia B. Zigre, BS, Ivory Choua Lor, BS, Saint Francis DEPARTMENT OF Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Elizabeth K. Maland, BS, MARKETING AND Redwood Falls INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF Bishal Manandhar, BS, Nepal Michael J. Meyer, BS, Brooklyn Park Professor Ann Kuzma, MANAGEMENT Chairperson Professor Claudia Pragman, James M. Miller, BS, Eden Prairie Chairperson Theresa J. Miron, BS, White Bear Lake Dawn M. Moore, BS, Minnetonka Aracely Alba, BS, Eagle Lake Ryan M. Amato, BS, Mankato Joshua A. Albers, BS, Stewartville Mollie R. Muir, BS, Hartford, South Dakota* Eric G. Andersen, BS, Plymouth Eric G. Anderson, BS, Plymouth Nicole M. Anderson, BS, Prior Lake Laura J. Anderson, BS, Andover Mark J. Murray, BS, Pine Island Kelly R. Myers, BS, Princeton Walter H. Bickel, BS, Milwaukee, Christopher F. Arce, BS, Mapleton Wisconsin Megan E. Bauer, BS, Winthrop Uttam Nagaju, BS, Nepal Amber K. Neigebauer, BS, Brianna K. Bigaouette, BS, Chaska Ryan P. Beckius, BS, Jordan Kelly R. Blodgett, BS, Menomonie, Bryan J. Bentley, BS, Rosemount Owatonna Anastasia B. Nela, BS, Rochester Wisconsin Loraine M. Breeggemann, BS, Paula J. Brooks, BS, Green Bay, Shakopee Stacey L. Nickolay, BS, Park Falls, Wisconsin Wisconsin Mary C. Brinkman, BS, Omaha, Angela L. Colling, BS, Maplewood Nebraska Joshua L. Nielsen, BS, Alexandria Christopher M. Olson, BS, Long Lake Ryan W. Derner, BS, Saint Peter Lynnae A. Byers, BS, Morristown Rostislav Dobkin, BS, Minnetonka Angela L. Colling, BS, Maplewood Lacey N. Olson, BS, Elbow Lake Saeda D. Omar, BS, Mankato Clifton G. Dodge, BS, Eden Prairie Edward F. Drag, BS, Maple Grove Edward F. Drag, BS, Maple Grove Christine E. Duncan, BS, Cannon Falls Ryan M. Piras, BS, Eden Prairie Benjamin J. Prekop, BS, Savanna M. Evans, BS, Lamberton Eric D. Ebeling, BS, Concord, Julie O. Feneis, BS, Plymouth California North Mankato Joel B. Quam, BS, Glenwood* Nellie T. Francis, BS, Brooklyn Park Samantha J. Ebert, BS, Hutchinson Aaron J. Gray, BS, Farmington Stacy E. Engst, BS, Lino Lakes Ninna F. Rosenthal, BS, White Bear Lake Edward A. Hagberg, III, BS, Eagan Dustin B. Enockson, BS, Hermantown Amanda R. Haider, BS, Inver Grove Savanna M. Evans, BS, Lamberton Matthew S. Ruppert, BS, Mankato Chloe’ E. Rutledge, BS, Hastings Heights Danyelle K. Fisher, BS, Saint Peter Daniel L. Hallgren, BS, Arden Hills Jessica R. Gerr, BS, Eagan Seth L. Schaefer, BS, New Ulm Brittanie R. Schafer, BS, Cleveland Michelle L. Hankins, BS, Le Center Taylor E. Gilbert, BS, Antigo, Miranda L. Harrison, BS, Mankato Wisconsin Natalie J. Schons, BS, Savage Nicholas J. Shafer, BS, Brooklyn Park Gregory L. Hawkins, BS, Janesville Jacquelyn M. Gillis-Reuvers, BS, Ming Qiang He, BS, Mankato* Faribault Zachary S. Shearer, BS, Sauk Rapids David J. Sletten, BS, Marshall Jonathon J. Herzog, BS, New Ulm* Tara J. Haley, BS, Madison Lake Jay M. Hoffmann, BS, Ashley A. Hansen, BS, Dovray Andrea R. Stein, BS, Big Lake Tyler J. Sutherland, BS, Mankato North Mankato Miranda L. Harrison, BS, Mankato Ashley J. Hopp, BS, Olivia Gregory L. Hawkins, BS, Janesville Elizabeth M. Thompson, BS, Pelican Rapids Jeremy Imhoede, BS, Mankato Jonathon J. Herzog, BS, New Ulm* Ashley E. Isaacson, BS, Mound Hung P. Hoang, BS, Rochester Stephanie R. Timm, BS, Bricelyn* Katherine A. Vadnais, BS, Ramsey* Erik A. Iverson, BS, Prior Lake Jeremy A. Hoffman, BS, Mankato Alicia E. Johnson, BS, Maple Grove Jay M. Hoffmann, BS, Matthew R. Vietze, BS, Albert Lea Amy H. Volkmann, BS, Medford Brady L. Johnson, BS, Bay City, North Mankato Program 3:00 p.m. Adam J. Vortherms, BS, Eden Prairie Wisconsin Patricia C. Hunt, BS, New London Lindsay S. Johnson, BS, Stillwater* Rick D. Jepma, BS, Hancock Meghan R. Vosejpka, BS, Dundas Christopher O. Wallace, BS, Marie A. Johnson, BS, Worthington Leigha R. Johnson, BS, Fairmont Melissa K. Johnson, BS, Sioux Falls, Whitney M. Kermes, BS, Hayward Prior Lake Matthew J. Werner, BS, Eagle Lake South Dakota* Holly M. Knigge, BS, Windom Jason A. Kerfeld, BS, Circle Pines Claire R. Kocina, BS, Burnsville Jeremy L. Westphal, BS, Mankato Karissa K. Windschitl, BS, Miles F. Kipper, BS, Edina Benjamin A. Kohler, BS, Champlin Thomas Kolbe, II, BS, Sleepy Eye Spencer D. Kolles, BS, Monticello Sleepy Eye Matthew V. Wirth, BS, Hastings Morgan M. Krakowski, BS, Savage Kelsie L. Kuchera, BS, Mankato Molly E. Krebs, BS, Burnsville

43 Mark A. Laban, BS, Webster Lisa M. Moyer, BS, Chaska Katie M. Schoenig, BS, Lakeville Tripti B. Lad, BS, Waseca Caroline C. Noll, BS, Woodbury Katie M. Schusted, BS, Fridley Tyler W. Larsen, BS, Kasson Michael R. Olecki, BS, Eden Prairie Melinda J. Senne, BS, Welcome Keliann E. Leivermann, BS, Waconia Amanda L. Olson, BS, Mankato Douglas T. Severson, BS, Kasson Phounekham T. Leovan, BS, Lacey N. Olson, BS, Elbow Lake Samuel M. Shikowsky, BS, Stillwater Worthington Brent A. Pattison, BS, Maple Grove Egidijus Silenskis, BS, Lithuania Garrett M. Lind, BS, East Grand Forks Nicole J. Peiffer, BS, White Bear Lake David J. Sletten, BS, Marshall Timothy R. Lind, BS, Oakdale Marcie L. Peterson, BS, Hermantown Chelsey L. Smith, BS, Mapleton Stephanie B. Lovo, BS, Savage Eric G. Poppler, BS, Champlin Heather L. Steltz, BS, Mankato Sarah J. Magnuson, BS, Star Lake, Jason M. Reisch, BS, Sioux Falls, Grace G. Templin, BS, Fridley Wisconsin South Dakota* Nina N. Vogen, BS, Faribault Sarah J. Margelofsky, BS, Van Dyne, Jacob D. Rogers, BS, Mankato William J. Wandzel, BS, Arden Hills Wisconsin Louis J. Rohr, BS, Northfield Wade J. Willinger, BS, West Salem, Brittany R. Markuson, BS, Lino Lakes Ninna F. Rosenthal, BS, Wisconsin Quinn C. McNelis, BS, Faribault White Bear Lake Matthew V. Wirth, BS, Hastings Andrew J. Metcalf, BS, Coon Rapids Chloe’ E. Rutledge, BS, Hastings Michael J. Meyer, BS, Brooklyn Park Victoria L. Sanders, BS, Eau Claire, *Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Stephanie V. Moncelle, BS, Mankato Wisconsin

44 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences The candidates will be presented by John C. Alessio, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Caylin C. Cedergren, Social Work Maria E. Ruschmeyer, Social Work Katrina N. Avery, Geography Miho Chisaki, Ethnic Studies Michael J. Schiebe, Urban and Allen E. Benson, Political Science Ajia T. Collins, International Relations Regional Studies Jessica M. Breuer, Psychology Heidi C. Doerr, Psychology Warren A. Schroden, Law Enforcement Alexander J. Burg, Law Enforcement Samantha S. Falck, Social Work Thomas G. Schwaegerl, Economics Paige R. Burke, Law Enforcement Ashley R. Flaten, Psychology Thomas H. Seedorf, Psychology Jody C. Burnett, Ethnic Studies Brian T. Follick, Psychology Elena Shrestha, Sociology Jody C. Burnett, Geography Erika M. Friesen, Law Enforcement Amanda J. Smith, Corrections Kimberly S. Colvin, Social Work Daniel T. Gaul, Psychology Matthew S. Smith, Psychology Simranjit S. Dhaliwal, Urban and Erik A. Geronsin, Law Enforcement Amber L. Sternitzke, Corrections Regional Studies Kristopher J. Gibart, Geography: Naomi L. Timm, Psychology Jared R. Fette, Urban and Professional Tyler V. Trees, Law Enforcement Regional Studies Kirstin J. Goltz, Psychology Amanda J. Troyer, Psychology Katriona B. Filipovitch, Urban and Lauren M. Harding, Social Work Amanda J. VonBergen, Psychology Regional Studies Kelly A. Heaney, History Lacy A. Weidert, Social Work Derek A. Foster, Law Enforcement Jada P. Holland, Psychology Eva M. Guthrie, Gender and Amanda A. Iverson, Sociology CUM LAUDE Women’s Studies Kristin M. Jensen, Sociology Hallie G. Anderson, Social Work Ryan P. Herman, Law Enforcement Ashley M. Jilek, Sociology Stephen J. Anderson, Economics Patricia D. Hopkins, Psychology Bethany A. Jobe, Social Work Lindsey L. Ayers, Law Enforcement Kasie L. Hummel, Psychology Glenn T. Johnson, Ethnic Studies Jason D. Badger, International Whitney A. Kroschel, Geography Brenda L. Karch, Social Work Relations Rachel M. Kruger, Psychology Brittany M. Keltgen, Psychology Lauren E. Barrett, Psychology Rhiannon M. Lamont, Anthropology Amber L. Koziolek, Social Work Samantha R. Barthels, Political Hyojin Lee, Social Work Jared J. Krull, Economics Science Claire A. Lindsay, Political Science Jared J. Krull, History Molly J. Belgard, Psychology Jessica A. Lloyd, Psychology Martha N. Kyoore, Social Work Nicole D. Bourdeau, Gender and Steven H. Lowry, Law Enforcement Jacob T. Langemo, Social Studies Women’s Studies Kristina L. Mandell, Psychology and Education David A. Bruggeman, Earth Science Jeremy M. Milstead, History Sheryl B. Larsen, Social Work Jamie A. Bullock, Psychology Jessica M. Morales, Psychology Andrew M. Lohrmann, Law Enforcement Jamie A. Bullock, Social Studies Heather A. Nielsen, Social Work Caitlin K. Longtin, Psychology General Jessica S. Radmaker, Psychology Joseph A. Magana, Law Enforcement Andrew K. Buss, Law Enforcement Amber J. Scheierl, Psychology Samuel J. Martin, Psychology Phillip O. Buzzard, Sociology David F. Sieberg, Geography Margaret M. Moe, Psychology Jessica L. Christenson, Psychology

Lori A. Skarupa, Psychology Charles G. Otto, Law Enforcement Elizabeth M. Donkers, Corrections Program 3:00 p.m. James P. Tabery, Economics Teresa A. Parker, Psychology Sarah A. Draeger, Geography Erik J. Wurst, Psychology Teresa A. Parker, Gender and Nicole E. Enfield, Psychology Women’s Studies Melissa A. Enter, Urban and MAGNA CUM LAUDE Breanna J. Patsch, Urban and Regional Studies Samantha L. Barnett, Social Work Regional Studies Brian W. Feis, Political Science Whitney B. Barringer, Social Studies Nicole M. Qualley, Sociology Paul A. Finke, Psychology and Education Brenda R. Ramsay, Law Enforcement Ryan C. Fitzgerald, Law Enforcement Timothy T. Biermaier, Law Enforcement Robert M. Rue, Law Enforcement Kelsey J. Fredrickson, Psychology

45 Timothy E. Gates, Law Enforcement Kathryn R. Kamerud, Gender and Ryan A. Olson, Law Enforcement Jacob J. Goebel, History Women’s Studies Tara S. Possehl, Corrections Erik W. Gratz, Law Enforcement Yu-Jeong Kim, Economics Travis M. Quinlan, Law Enforcement Amanda M. Greiner, Social Work Emily A. Knish, Geography Alyssa R. Sanchez, Social Work Nicole N. Grzeskowiak, Psychology Amber R. Koester, Social Work Karen J. Sauer, Psychology Benjamin J. Hanneman, Jacy N. Kraayenbrink, Psychology Molly N. Seck, Ethnic Studies Law Enforcement April M. Larson, Political Science Jessica A. Smith, Urban and Regional Meghan M. Hellmann, Political James D. Lindquist, Law Enforcement Studies Science Emily R. Lutterman, Psychology Nicole R. Smith, Gender and Meghan M. Hellmann, Joseph R. Mace, Law Enforcement Women’s Studies Law Enforcement Dominic J. Manelli, Law Enforcement Jennifer A. Sosebee, Social Work Kendra B. Hengel, Psychology Hilary A. Masica, Social Studies and Stephanie N. Vail, Psychology Jeremy R. Henke, Law Enforcement Education Kristyn M. Vinkemeier, Social Work Johannah E. Hoffner, Psychology James T. McKeon, Law Enforcement Meghan R. Vosejpka, Psychology Jeffrey L. Holden, Anthropology Kendra J. Meers, Social Work Amber J. Wieland, Law Enforcement Michael J. Huth, Law Enforcement Kyle D. Monson, Geography Jeronimo Yanez, Law Enforcement Brandon D. Johnson, Abigail D. Morris, Psychology Mai Y. Yang, Psychology Law Enforcement Jennifer A. Nichols, Psychology Whitney B. Zilles, Social Work Rachael M. Johnson-Murray, Cassie R. Nieman, Psychology Psychology Natasha A. Olson, Psychology

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AMERICAN INDIAN DEPARTMENT OF William D. Sinclair, BS, Eden Prairie STUDIES PROGRAM ECONOMICS James P. Tabery, BS, Mankato Professor Rhonda Dass, Professor Robert Simonson, John R. Warrant, BS, North Mankato Director Chairperson Brandon J. Wiedemeier, BS, Buffalo Center, Iowa DEPARTMENT OF Carlos A. Adovelande, BA, Benin Syed A. Zaidi, BS, Pakistan Stephen J. Anderson, BS, Lakeville Michael J. Zanotti, BS, Onalaska, ANTHROPOLOGY Wisconsin Professor Paul Brown, Anthony D. Brown, BS, Saint Paul Chairperson James C. Enyart, BS, Champlin Vincent P. Flury, BA, Oviedo, Florida DEPARTMENT OF Kelsey J. Bartlett, BS, Eagle Lake Kyle C. Frank, BA, De Forest, ETHNIC STUDIES Wesley F. Gilbert, BS, Mankato Wisconsin Professor Kebba Darboe, Jeffrey L. Holden, BA, Little Canada Maketh K. Gak, BS, Sioux Falls, Inteirm Chairperson Archana M. Huxley, BS, Madison, South Dakota Wisconsin John H. Huth, BS, Shakopee Jody C. Burnett, BS, Janesville Rhiannon M. Lamont, BS, Yu-Jeong Kim, BA, Republic of Korea Miho Chisaki, BS, Japan North Mankato Jared J. Krull, BA, Austin Jesse M. Graves, BS, Waterloo, Iowa Summer A. Mitchell, BS, Eden Prairie Mark R. Leirmo, BA, White Bear Lake Glenn T. Johnson, BS, Janesville Bradley J. Lura, BS, Ellendale Peter O. Kach, BS, Mankato Hanako Maruyama, BA, Japan EARTH SCIENCE Kathy A. Prom, BS, Janesville Dorothy J. McDonald, BS, Saint Peter Molly N. Seck, BS, Ely PROGRAM Melissa J. McGraw, BS, Owatonna Donte L. Shackelford, BS, Omaha, Professor Donald Friend, Barry R. Reuwsaat, BS, Sioux Falls, Nebraska Chairperson South Dakota Thomas G. Schwaegerl, BS, Montevideo

46 DEPARTMENT OF GERONTOLOGY Daisy M. Brey, BS, Mankato GENDER AND PROGRAM Jeffery R. Brunz, BS, Pemberton WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Donald Ebel, Alexander J. Burg, BS, Eitzen Paige R. Burke, BS, Ham Lake Professor Maria Bevacqua, Director Andrew K. Buss, BS, Rochester Chairperson DEPARTMENT OF Seth E. Campbell, BS, Mankato Francisco Castillo, Jr., BA, Eagan Nicole D. Bourdeau, BS, Mankato HISTORY Ajia T. Collins, BA, Viroqua, Rishley M. Cain, BS, Le Center Professor Matt Loayza, Wisconsin Emily A. Dolentz, BS, Mankato Chairperson Justin D. D’Aigle, BS, Isanti Anna-Kjersten Fors, BS, North Mankato Christopher J. Davis, BS, New Ulm Eva M. Guthrie, BS, Mankato Patrick J. Anderson, BS, Savage Scott A. DiLorenzo, BS, Eden Prairie Dawn B. Helgeson, BS, Stewart Aaron P. Andrews, BS, Apple Valley Jay T. Dreyer, BS, New Ulm Kathryn R. Kamerud, BS, Chanhassen Samantha J. Beck, BS, Nicholis J. Dudgeon, BS, Champlin Erin M. Meyer, BS, North Mankato Columbia Heights Alexandra N. Dutler, BS, Mankato Teresa A. Parker, BS, Pequot Lakes Joshua D. Flink, BS, Mankato Luke P. Dyrdal, BS, Lakeville Nicole R. Smith, BS, Flandreau, John D. Fritz, BS, Eagle Lake Randolph S. Earl, BS, Racine, South Dakota Jacob J. Goebel, BS, Mapleton Wisconsin Cassandra E. Hardt, BS, Mankato Shawn J. Eberle, BS, Maple Grove DEPARTMENT OF Kelly A. Heaney, BA, Lakeville Andrew J. Enestvedt, BA, Burnsville GEOGRAPHY Kristine G. Johnson, BA, Mankato Michael S. Erickson, BS, Mankato Professor Donald Friend, John D. Krolak, BS, Rochester Brian W. Feis, BS, Truman Chairperson Jared J. Krull, BA, Austin Ryan C. Fitzgerald, BS, Woodbury Mathew R. Marolt, BA, Hibbing Rebecca J. Fleischmann, BS, Katrina N. Avery, BA, Mankato Jeremy M. Milstead, BS, Hartford, New Ulm David A. Bruggeman, BS, Mankato South Dakota Mario Forestal, BA, Mankato Jody C. Burnett, BS, Janesville Hussein S. Mohamed, BS, Mankato Derek A. Foster, BS, Plymouth Sarah A. Draeger, BS, New Holstein, Candace J. Osborne, BS, Morton Erika M. Friesen, BS, Detroit Lakes Wisconsin Tonja N. Thompson, BS, Nicollet Timothy E. Gates, BS, Forman, Jesse E. Eckenrode, BS, Norwood Breann D. Volk, BS, Lake Crystal North Dakota Michael J. Forstner, BS, Madelia Erik A. Geronsin, BS, Coon Rapids Wesley R. Gardner, BS, Lake Zurich, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Joshua S. Gladis, BS, North Mankato Illinois PROGRAM Jesus Gonzalez, Jr., BS, Brownsville, Kristopher J. Gibart, BS, Claremont Professor Abdalla M. Battah, Texas Benjamin A. Heezen, BA, Director Oscar M. Gonzalez, BA, Mankato Brooklyn Park James B. Granger, BA, Plymouth Ashley M. Keul, BS, West Bend, Andrew J. Enestvedt, BA, Burnsville Erik W. Gratz, BA, Saint James Wisconsin Joshua D. Stenzel, BA, Arlington Joseph R. Hall, BS, Clearwater Emily A. Knish, BS, Montgomery Benjamin J. Hanneman, BA, Whitney A. Kroschel, BS, Afton DEPARTMENT OF Hutchinson Sean R. Kuechenmeister, BA, Slayton POLITICAL SCIENCE/ Michael J. Hanson, BA, Oakdale James A. Laszewski, BS, Columbus, Daniel G. Heintz, BS, Farmington Wisconsin LAW ENFORCEMENT Meghan M. Hellmann, BS, Cory M. Lee, BS, Waltham Professor Joseph Kunkel, Green Bay, Wisconsin Kyle A. Makovsky, BS, Windom Chairperson Jeremy R. Henke, BS, North Mankato John M. Miller, BS, Brooklyn Park Ryan P. Herman, BS, North Mankato Kyle D. Monson, BS, Bismarck, Brandon J. Alphs, BS, Mankato Michael J. Huth, BS, Bloomington North Dakota Travis R. Ardolf, BS, Lester Prairie Brandon D. Johnson, BS, Program 3:00 p.m. Julie E. Mueller, BS, Mankato Adam W. Asmus, BA, Gaylord Maple Grove David R. Nichols, BS, Austin Lindsey L. Ayers, BS, Brooklyn Park Joseph D. Kauser, BS, Prior Lake Austin F. Richter, BS, Rochester Jason D. Badger, BA, Cottage Grove Sam G. Kittleson, BA, Caledonia David F. Sieberg, BS, North Mankato Lisa M. Barker, BA, Mankato Corey J. Krautkremer, BS, Michael H. Weeks-Johnson, BS, Samantha R. Barthels, BS, Austin New Prague Minneapolis Allen E. Benson, BS, Waterville April M. Larson, BS, North Mankato Brandon S. Wright, BS, Excelsior Timothy T. Biermaier, BS, Woodbury Jason T. Legal, BS, Chaska Robert P. Yokiel, BS, Mankato Adam W. Blattner, BS, Belle Plaine James D. Lindquist, BS, Brooklyn Park Aaron E. Bliss, BS, Plymouth Claire A. Lindsay, BS, Mankato John R. Boelter, BS, Elysian Andrew M. Lohrmann, BS, Mankato

47 Cristal Lopez, BS, Waconia DEPARTMENT OF Caitlin K. Longtin, BS, Owatonna Steven H. Lowry, BS, Lakeville PSYCHOLOGY Emily R. Lutterman, BS, Hudson, Tut M. Luotkoway, BA, Mankato Professor Barry Ries, Wisconsin Joseph R. Mace, BS, Vadnais Heights Chairperson Jessica M. Madson, BS, Silver Lake Joseph A. Magana, BS, Fridley Kristina L. Mandell, BA, Dominic J. Manelli, BS, Osseo Amal M. Abdinur, BS, Rochester Inver Grove Heights Timothy J. Matheson, BS, Circle Pines Lexi L. Anderson, BS, North Mankato Samuel J. Martin, BS, Mankato Kathryn A. McDonald, BS, Lauren E. Barrett, BS, Wayzata Cory J. Meyman, BS, Mankato Circle Pines Molly J. Belgard, BS, Truman Margaret M. Moe, BS, James T. McKeon, BA, Brooklyn Park Michael A. Blair, BS, Spirit Lake, Iowa White Bear Lake Justin S. Miller, BS, Mankato Jonathan D. Born, BS, North Mankato Jessica M. Morales, BA, Sioux Falls, Alex J. Nelson, BA, New Ulm Jessica M. Breuer, BS, Albert Lea South Dakota Ryan D. Nelson, BS, Hanska Jamie A. Bullock, BS, Shakopee Abigail D. Morris, BS, Urbandale, Katherine L. Oleske, BS, Worthington Jessica L. Christenson, BS, Saint James Iowa Ryan A. Olson, BS, Apple Valley Marisa L. Cornell, BS, Coon Rapids Jennifer A. Nichols, BS, Shakopee Jonathan L. Osborne, BS, Mankato Heidi C. Doerr, BA, Buffalo Lake Cassie R. Nieman, BS, Mankato Charles G. Otto, BS, Sioux Falls, Katharine D. Droog, BS, Owatonna Natasha A. Olson, BS, Minneapolis South Dakota Nicole E. Enfield, BS, Madison Lake Teresa A. Parker, BS, Pequot Lakes Joshua D. Otto, BS, Ellendale Brian D. Ficken, BS, Des Moines, Jessica S. Radmaker, BS, Estherville, Robert L. Petrasek, BS, West Iowa Iowa Saint Paul Paul A. Finke, BS, Wayzata Melinda Rodriguez, BS, Waseca Travis M. Quinlan, BS, Faribault Ashley R. Flaten, BS, Janesville Sasha R. Roedel, BS, Minnetonka Brenda R. Ramsay, BS, Waterville Brady J. Flies, BS, Plainview Benjamin A. Roiger, BS, North Daniel D. Rasmussen, BS, Mankato Brian T. Follick, BS, Eden Prairie Mankato Thomas J. Redig II, BS, Eagan Christopher G. Frauendienst, BS, Brian M. Sager, BS, Ham Lake Tyler J. Reif, BS, Jackson Brooklyn Park Karen J. Sauer, BS, Jordan Joshua J. Robertson, BS, Milwaukee, Kelsey J. Fredrickson, BS, Plum City, Amber J. Scheierl, BS, Grand Rapids Wisconsin Wisconsin Thomas H. Seedorf, BS, Willmar Robert M. Rue, BS, Chaska Daniel T. Gaul, BS, Owatonna Lori A. Skarupa, BS, Faribault Brian M. Sager, BS, Ham Lake Kirstin J. Goltz, BS, Janesville Angela M. Smith, BS, New Ulm Andrea L. Schmeling, BS, Hutchinson Kristal M. Gray, BS, Kilkenny Matthew S. Smith, BS, Mankato Warren A. Schroden, BS, Big Lake Nicole N. Grzeskowiak, BS, Steven J. Snyder, BS, Dexter Phillip J. Sell, BS, Farmington North Mankato Corrin B. Super, BS, Coon Rapids Frederick G. Sibben, BS, Cassie R. Hendrickson, BS, Naomi L. Timm, BS, Springfield Brooklyn Park New Richland Amanda J. Troyer, BS, Fairmont Carolyn M. Skrypek, BS, Red Wing Kendra B. Hengel, BS, Winona Stephanie N. Vail, BS, Omaha, Nicholas L. Smith, BS, Mankato Arin M. Hill, BS, Shakopee Nebraska Christopher T. Spaulding, BS, Savage Lionell S. Hill, BS, Mableton, Amanda J. VonBergen, BS, Matt P. Stegenga, BS, Lakefield Georgia Maplewood Nathan T. Stender, BS, Lakefield Johannah E. Hoffner, BS, Meghan R. Vosejpka, BS, Dundas Lisa M. Stolberg, BS, Eagan Inver Grove Heights Alicia A. Walters, BS, Plymouth Michael E. Thelemann, BS, Le Sueur Jada P. Holland, BS, North Mankato Misti B. Wilmes, BS, Saint Peter Brandon L. Thomas, BS, Saint James Patricia D. Hopkins, BA, Mankato Jason M. Wood, BS, Buffalo Tyler V. Trees, BS, Plymouth Nway W. Htut, BS, Richfield Kimberly C. Woodgate, BS, Mankato Scott M. Trende, BS, Hudson, Samantha G. Huiras, BS, Morgan Erik J. Wurst, BA, Rochester Wisconsin Kasie L. Hummel, BS, Sioux Falls, Mai Y. Yang, BS, Saint Paul Daniel R. Voeller, BS, Coon Rapids South Dakota Sarah J. Zupfer, BS, Mankato Bryan R. Wagner, BS, Lake Elmo Kristopher S. Jaeger, BS, Victoria Dallas P. Walker, BS, Bloomington Rachael M. Johnson-Murray, BS, SOCIAL STUDIES Alyssa A. Weir, BA, Faribault Hamel PROGRAM Katie L. Welch, BS, Rapid City, Brittany M. Keltgen, BS, Olivia Professor Clark Johnson, South Dakota Brianna L. Kloss, BS, Madison Lake Coordinator Amber J. Wieland, BS, New Ulm Aimee L. Kotten, BS, Sleepy Eye Stephanie M. Wilkins, BS, Mankato Jacy N. Kraayenbrink, BS, Whitney B. Barringer, BS, Red Wing Thomas T. Wilkins, BS, Mankato Fort Dodge, Iowa Jamie A. Bullock, BS, Shakopee Jeronimo Yanez, BS, South Saint Paul Rachel M. Kruger, BS, Lakefield Joshua D. Flink, BS, Mankato Michael T. Zeidler, BS, New Berlin, Jessica A. Lloyd, BS, Mankato Jerica J. Gamber, BS, Mankato Wisconsin

48 Nathan D. Hawker, BS, Eagle Lake Alyssa R. Sanchez, BSSW, Madelia Ricky J. Mariner, BS, North Mankato Jacob T. Langemo, BS, Kenyon Emily M. Shopek, BSSW, Plymouth Stephanie A. Menth, BS, Mankato James A. Laszewski, BS, Columbus, Ashley M. Skaalerud, BSSW, Anoka Samantha S. Morfitt, BS, Sanborn, Wisconsin Jennifer A. Sosebee, BSSW, Albert Lea Iowa Nathan M. Maas, BS, Owatonna Alicia M. Thorn, BSSW, Eagan Erica J. North, BS, Shakopee Hilary A. Masica, BS, Reedsburg, Kristyn M. Vinkemeier, BSSW, Elk River Tyler J. Nowariak, BS, Red Wing Wisconsin Lacy A. Weidert, BSSW, Mankato Candace J. Osborne, BS, Morton Tarek S. Morey, BS, Plymouth Whitney B. Zilles, BSSW, Woodbury Tara S. Possehl, BS, Frontenac Joel T. Rader, BS, Spring Valley Nicole M. Qualley, BS, Mankato Breann D. Volk, BS, Lake Crystal DEPARTMENT OF Beth A. Schuler, BS, Owatonna Evan P. Wenkus, BS, Prior Lake SOCIOLOGY AND Nicole R. Seeberg, BS, Rosemount Peter T. Zurn, BS, Champlin Mary E. Seevers, BS, Farmington CORRECTIONS Elena Shrrestha, BS, Nepal Professor Barbara Keating, Amanda J. Smith, BS, Red Wing DEPARTMENT OF Chairperson SOCIAL WORK Amber L. Sternitzke, BS, Good Thunder Professor William Anderson, Anthony W. Buckley, Jr., BS, Pooler, Chairperson Andrew T. Thrash, BA, Mankato Georgia Ayla-Marie P. Timmons, BS, Mound Brooke E. Bunkowske, BS, Hallie G. Anderson, BSSW, Faribault Sarai R. Violet, BS, Saint Louis Park Grand Rapids Erin M. Vruwink, BS, Rochester Samantha L. Barnett, BSSW, Kilkenny Phillip O. Buzzard, BS, Waseca Ryan J. Barnhart, BSSW, Chaska Amanda M. Waibel, BS, New Ulm LaTolya Carter, BS, Baton Rouge, John R. Warrant, BS, North Mankato Caylin C. Cedergren, BSSW, Louisiana Mankato Amber L. Werner, BS, Ceylon Jacob P. Cooney, BS, Cleveland Chuol G. Yat, BS, Mankato Kimberly S. Colvin, BSSW, Mankato John A. Dahmen, BS, Sioux Falls, Samantha S. Falck, BSSW, Amery, South Dakota Wisconsin Danielle D. Doering, BS, Waverly URBAN AND Amanda M. Greiner, BSSW, Elizabeth M. Donkers, BS, REGIONAL STUDIES Albert Lea Brooklyn Center Professor Anthony Filipovitch, Lauren M. Harding, BSSW, Eagan Amy M. Guzzi, BS, Champlin Chairperson Kristopher S. Jaeger, BSSW, Victoria Heidi J. Hardel, BS, Le Sueur Bethany A. Jobe, BSSW, Jerry L. Hargreaves, BS, Mankato Mustafa H. Ahmed, BS, Winnebago Jenna L. Hintz, BS, Waseca Brooklyn Center Brenda L. Karch, BSSW, Mankato Shauna Hutter, BA, West Saint Paul Danielle M. Arth, BS, Elk River Amber R. Koester, BSSW, Glencoe Amanda A. Iverson, BS, Heron Lake Kory K. Burch, BS, Ruthton Amber L. Koziolek, BSSW, Glenville Kristin M. Jensen, BS, Mankato Simranjit S. Dhaliwal, BS, Rochester Martha N. Kyoore, BSSW, Ashley M. Jilek, BS, Wayzata Melissa A. Enter, BS, Mankato Saint Peter Nathan H. Kafka, BS, Denmark, Daniel E. Evans, BS, Saint Peter Sheryl B. Larsen, BSSW, Faribault Wisconsin Jared R. Fette, BS, Wells Hyojin Lee, BSSW, Republic of Korea Dorinda K. Kruggel, BS, Garden City Katriona B. Filipovitch, BS, Mankato Kendra J. Meers, BSSW, Cold Spring Jason J. Larson, BS, Fountain Kimberly J. Lau, BS, Tracy Katherine M. Meuwissen, BSSW, Abigail M. Lentz, BS, Amboy Breanna J. Patsch, BS, Minneapolis Cologne Derek L. Longhenry, BS, Glencoe Michael J. Schiebe, BS, Plymouth Heather A. Nielsen, BSSW, Ciara R. Macklanburg, BS, Natt D. Shaajlia, BS, Champlin Saint Peter Sleepy Eye Amber L. Siemers, BS, Lakeville Maria E. Ruschmeyer, BSSW, Gibbon Jessica A. Smith, BS, Mankato Zachary T. Stock, BS, Prior Lake Program 3:00 p.m.

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49 University-Wide Honors and Distinctions

Baccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average).

Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.

University Scholars, who are graduates of the University’s Honors Program, wear gold stoles. The mission of the Honors Program is to provide top students with opportunities to pursue alternatives to general education, to meet at least weekly in small groups, and includes seminars, interdisciplinary seminars, service-learning, practicum, and a Senior Capstone Project.

Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations.

In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards. d d Presidential Scholars

Each year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance; strong leadership skills; and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholar program.

Jessica Michelle Breuer David James Langham Presidential Endowment Alumni License Plate Presidential Scholar BS, Psychology BS, Nursing

Matthew Hill Conner Jessica Martha Morales John Harrington Presidential Scholar Robert Lloyd Estate Presidential Scholar BS, Biology BA, Psychology

Marie Anne Johnson Mahaman Nekere Gerald and Marilu Bambery Presidential Scholar Presidential Endowment BS, Marketing BS, Nursing

Dawn Marie Klaiber Jason Michael Reisch Dr. Clarence L. Crawford Presidential Scholar HickoryTech Presidential Scholar BS, Elementary Education BS, Marketing

Abigail Elise Knott Janet Elizabeth Rother Presidential Endowment BEVCOMM Presidential Scholar BS, Music Education BS, Nursing

Angela Rose Krych Katherine Ann Vadnais HickoryTech Presidential Scholar Presidential Endowment BS, Exercise Science BS, Finance d d 50 Program Honors and Distinctions

Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords.

Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students majoring or minoring in world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purposes of the Society are to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.

Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords.

Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential.

Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement, and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievements among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.

Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness.

Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology.

Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character).

Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers.

Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in inter- Greek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords.

51 Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords.

Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.

Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities.

Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields.

Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords.

Members of the School of Nursing’s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential.

Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.

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52 Symbolism and Tradition

Procession A traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900.

Gown The Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctoral gown is purple, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.

Mortarboard The square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree.

Hood The hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study.

Mace The Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan, a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumnus from Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions.

Flag The Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective.

Honor Guard The special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato. The flags displayed behind the stage represent countries and sovereign nations of our students.

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53 Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Congratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 100,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu. edu or by logging onto the Alumni web site at www.mnsu.edu/alumni

We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!

Best regards,

Timothy Huebsch, ‘02 President, Alumni Association

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University History

Mankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.

In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service.

Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation.

Minnesota State Mankato offers 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 14,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,300 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 101,000 alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

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54 Acknowledgments BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM CABINET Chancellor James McCormick Richard Davenport Trustee Duane Benson, Minneapolis Marilyn Delmont Trustee Cheryl Dickson, St. Paul Robert Hoffman Trustee Jacob Englund, Edina Henry Morris Trustee Christopher Frederick, Mankato Avra Johnson Trustee Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair, Apple Valley Douglas P. Mayo Trustee Clarence Hightower, St. Paul Scott R. Olson Trustee Allyson Lueneburg, Winona Carol Stallkamp Trustee Dan McElroy, St. Paul Richard J. Straka Trustee David Olson, Chair, St. Paul Walter E. Wolff Trustee David Paskach, Cottonwood Trustee Thomas Renier, Duluth ANNOUNCERS Trustee Christine Rice, Lake Elmo Karen Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremony Trustee Louise Sundin, Minneapolis Operations Director, KMSU Radio Trustee Scott Thiss, Treasurer, Edina Trustee Terri Thomas, Rochester James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. ceremonies Trustee James Van Houten, Minneapolis General Manager, KMSU Radio

VOLUNTEERS The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the faculty, staff, students and alumni, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS Colleen Gerdts

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Pop and Water is available for purchase in the Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact Concession Stand. The stand will close 15 minutes prior the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235. to each ceremony. GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House today from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. GradImages will also Roses are available for purchase in the hallway be taking three candid photographs of the graduates outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Hmong Student during the ceremony. You may place orders at www. Association. gradimages.com.

Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - the hallway outside the arena. Room MF129.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided Many great Photo Opportunities are available outside by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information (weather permitting): Alumni Arch; Bell Tower; Stone Pillars Technology Services. For information on purchasing a (corner of Stadium and Ellis); MSU mound (corner of DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the Stadium and Warren); Fountain (in front of the Library), etc.

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College of Allied Health and Nursing College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception Ceremony 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Ostrander Auditorium 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony - Each graduate will be recognized and receive a Performing Arts Recital Hall College of Allied Health and Nursing Graduation Reception immediately following ceremony pin. The ceremony also includes special * Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was recognition and/or hooding for students receiving held Friday, May 7, 2010. their Graduate degree. * The School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was College of Science, Engineering and Technology held Friday, May 7, 2010. Reception 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 2nd Floor of Ford Hall College of Arts and Humanities Reception for in the student study area the Departments of Art, Communication Studies, Graduates, family and guests are invited to join English, Mass Communications, Modern faculty and staff for refreshments and conversation. Languages and Philosophy 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences CSU 253-4-5 Reception and Recognition Ceremony Graduates from these departments, family and 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - CSU Ballroom friends are invited to join the department faculty Each graduate will be recognized and receive a and staff for refreshments and conversation. College Graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students College of Business Reception receiving their Graduate Degree. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Myers Marketplace Graduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Business faculty and staff.

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