One Hundred Fifty-Third

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

June 9, 2018

Ten O’Clock in the morning Residence Hall/Recreation Center ORDER OF PROGRAM OF ORDER

Processional*...... North Central College Graduation Band

FACULTY MARSHALS Mary Galvan, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing, Associate Professor of Marketing Karl Kelley, Professor of Psychology Mary Beth Ressler, Ph .D ,. Associate Professor of Education

STUDENT MARSHALS Connor Bangs ’19 Kyle Lo Vecchio ’19 Upasna Barath ’19 Reese Richardson ’19 Haley Chang ’19 Alison Schneider ’19 Eric Harris-Simmons ’19 Kennedy Taylor ’19 Jordyn Kellinger ’19

Invocation*...... The Rev . Eric Doolittle College Chaplain

Welcome...... Troy D . Hammond, Ph D. . President, Professor of Physics

Greetings from the City of Naperville ...... The Honorable Steve Chirico Mayor, City of Naperville

Representing the Graduates...... Davonte Sanders-Funches ’18

Commencement Address...... Ryan Dowd ’00, J D. . Executive Director, Hesed House

Recognition of Emeritus Status...... Troy D . Hammond

Marti Bogart, Ph D. . Martha Bohrer, Ph D. . Beverly Richard Cook, Ph D. . Associate Professor of Economics Professor of English Professor of Spanish

Sheryl Finkle, Ph D. . Richard Guzman, Ph D. . John Madormo Professor of Education Professor of English Assistant Professor of Broadcast Communication

Heidi Matthews Godfrey Muganda, Ph D. . John Shindler, Ph D. . Professor of Kinesiology Professor of Computer Science Professor of English

Presentation of Honorary Degree...... Judith Brodhead Associate Professor of English Doctor of Humane Letters Ryan Dowd ’00, J D. . #NCGrad2018

*Please stand - 1 - Special Presentations...... Troy D . Hammond

Gael D . Swing Award

Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award

Mark A . Reid Leadership Award

The Class of 2018 Gift ...... Deidre Ewers ’18

Presentation of Candidates for Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees...... Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá, Ph .D . Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English

Presentation of Diplomas...... Troy D . Hammond Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá James McDermet M ’92 Chair, Board of Trustees

Assisted by...... James W . Godo ’93 Assistant Vice President for External Affairs, Special Assistant to the President Julie Williams Registrar

Concluding Remarks...... James McDermet M ’92

Benediction*...... Sarah Dumler ’18 ORDER OF PROGRAM Singing of the Alma Mater*...... All North Central is the school we love, To her we sing this praise, And from the East and from the West You hear the voices raise . . Hail! Hail! North Central Hail! Our Alma Mater true, We’ll always, always loyal be To you, to you, to you .

Recessional*...... North Central College Graduation Band

A reception for graduates, parents, friends and members of the campus community will be held outside in Championship Plaza at the conclusion of the ceremony . In the case of inclement weather, the reception will be held in Merner Field House .

*Please stand

#NCGrad2018 - 2 - HONORS & AWARDS & HONORS HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT Ryan Dowd ’00, J D. . Executive Director, Hesed House Ryan Dowd ’00 earned a bachelor’s degree in religious studies before attending the Northern Illinois University College of Law . Upon receiving his dual J .D . and M .P .A . degree in 2003, Dowd turned down a position as an attorney to become associate director of Hesed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora, Ill . He was named executive director in 2004 . Dowd began volunteering at Hesed House at age 13 and joined the staff when he was a student at North Central College .

From 2013 to 2014, Dowd served as executive director of the Center for Faith and Human Rights and then served the same role from 2014 to 2016 for Ayuda, a non-profit organization that provides services to immigrants in the Washington, D C. ., area . He returned to Hesed House as executive director in 2016 . Hesed House continues to be recognized as a national model for serving the homeless .

Dowd published “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone” for the American Library Association in 2018 . He travels all over the United States training municipal organizations on proper engagement with homeless individuals . He also gave a TEDxNorthCentralCollege talk in 2015 .

Dowd received the 2011 Alumni Recognition Award from North Central College . The City of Aurora designated August 27, 2013, as “Ryan Dowd Day” and U .S . Congressman Bill Foster recognized Dowd in the U .S . House of Representatives that year for his work at Hesed House .

OUTSTANDING SENIOR

Each year at Honors Convocation, North Central College names an Outstanding Senior. Sarah Gaither ’18 O’Fallon, Illinois Sarah Gaither ’18, a physics and environmental studies major, was named the 2018 Outstanding Student in Interdisciplinary Studies . She presented her research on photovoltaic cells at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, the Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research and the annual Presidents Club Dinner .

Gaither was a captain on the North Central women’s soccer team and was a member of the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society for student-athletes with high academic and athletic achievement . She was co-president of the North Central College Fellowship of Christian Athletes and vice president of Green Scene, a student environmental activism organization . As a student worker in the Office of Sustainability, she was actively involved with the implementation of photovoltaic cells on three North Central College buildings, and was also a mentor for freshman student-athletes and a physics tutor for high school students .

She will pursue a dual M .B .A . and master of engineering degree in energy systems at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign . #NCGrad2018

- 3 - FACULTY EMERITI Marti Bogart, Ph D. . Jean Clifton, Ph .D . Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services; Associate Professor of Management Associate Professor of Economics Jean Clifton’s academic career was devoted to the success of students Marti Bogart’s talents and dedication have influenced nearly all in the human resource management program and in Enactus (Students academic functions of North Central College . Her leadership has been in Free Enterprise), a cocurricular organization that develops multiple crucial to search committees, faculty hires and evaluations, budgets projects for an annual national competition . and course scheduling . She provided a fair but firm presence for hearing complaints, petitions, probations, dismissals and appeals on Clifton joined North Central College in 2000 . In 2006, she was promoted behalf of Academic Affairs . In recent years, her keen management to associate professor of management and marketing and received and coordination of space for classrooms and offices was integral tenure . to the success of relocating dozens of faculty and departments to Clifton helped to obtain a $20,000 James S . Kemper grant to fund student the Dr . Myron Wentz Science Center, new School of Business and travel to Guatemala for the Enactus coffee import project . She traveled to Entrepreneurship and renovated Goldspohn Hall . She also provided Guatemala many times with students and became a scholar on the topic insight and leadership to the semester calendar task force as co-chair . of service learning .

Before assuming her administrative duties as associate academic dean Her other area of scholarship focused on the effects of corporate in 1999 and associate provost and dean of academic services in 2015, restructuring on families, unions and employees . She established the Bogart was an esteemed teacher of economics . She came to North Student Human Resource Management organization and maintained Central College in 1982 as an instructor of economics, earned tenure close relationships with her former students . Her courses included in 1988, became associate professor in 1990, chaired the economics Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Compensation, department from 1988 to 1992, and then chaired the economics and Personnel Management and Employment Law at both the undergraduate business division from 1992 to 1998 . and graduate level . In 2018, she received the Harold R . Wilde Her teaching and service to the College have been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for service to students . Clarence F . Dissinger Award for Distinguished Teaching (1988) and the Clifton earned her bachelor’s (1981) and master’s (1988) degrees from the Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College award (2011) . University of Minnesota, and Ph .D . from Cornell University (1999) . She earned her bachelor’s (1978) degree from John Carroll University . She received her master’s degree from Purdue University (1980), followed by her Ph .D . in economics in 1985 . Thomas Clifton, Ph .D . Associate Professor of Management Information Systems Thomas Clifton joined North Central College in 2000, bringing expertise Martha Bohrer, Ph .D . in management information systems, quantitative methods, statistics, Professor of English operations research, econometrics and human resource management to Martha Bohrer is widely admired for her steadfast commitment to his teaching in the Division of Economics and Business, now the School of students, campus leadership and unflagging dedication to the College . Business and Entrepreneurship .

In 2002 Bohrer joined the English faculty at North Central after In 2001, he was appointed coordinator of the Master of Science in pursuing private sector careers in sales and water resources planning . Management Information Systems program . He was granted tenure in An expert on the intersection of natural history and literature, Bohrer 2003 . Over the course of his career, Clifton provided leadership to the found innovative ways to engage students by tapping into her own institution as chair of the Faculty Personnel Committee after serving as wide-ranging interests . She played a major role in establishing the a member for four years and also as chair of the Economics and Business environmental studies program with its intensely interdisciplinary Division . He published in journals such as Industrial Relations, the curriculum . As coordinator of environmental studies from 2007 to 2009 International Journal of Manpower and others . and again from 2016 to 2018, she first helped create the minor and then For 12 years, Clifton has been a devoted faculty mentor and academic led its transformation into a popular major . She was also an esteemed resource for the football team . He consistently volunteered to participate member of the English department, teaching courses in writing and in overnight admission visits and meetings with prospective football 18th and early 19th century British literature . In 2017 she was awarded players and parents and any student interested in business . the Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award . He earned both of his degrees from the University of Minnesota, a Bohrer served as chair of the English department from 2011 to 2015 and bachelor of science degree in economics (1982) and Ph .D . (1990) from the as faculty speaker from 2015 to 2017 . She led her colleagues through Carlson School of Management . reorganizing the College’s academic structure, revising the faculty evaluation process, adopting a new academic calendar and creating the Shimer Great Books School . An avid traveler, she also mentored students at Cardinal Camps in Utah and on December Term trips to Ghana, Turkey and Tunisia .

Bohrer earned her bachelor’s from Cornell College in geology and environmental studies (1978); master’s from Miami University of Ohio (1996); and Ph .D . in English language and literature from the University of Chicago (2003) .

#NCGrad2018 - 4 - FACULTY EMERITI Beverly Richard Cook, Ph D. . Richard Guzman, Ph D. . Professor of Spanish Professor of English Beverly Richard Cook was devoted to opening doors for students to Over the course of his 41 years at the College, Richard Guzman has shown experience international travel, culture, service and language . himself a wildly resourceful and creative teacher . His students have noted that the published poet and composer had a lecture style “like jazz ”. He Since arriving at North Central College in 1989, Cook has taught all has won both a Dissinger Award for Outstanding Teaching and a Sears levels of Spanish, plus courses such as Spanish Literature, Spanish Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership . Theatre, Civilization and Culture of Spain, Latin American Short Story, Hispanic Women Writers, Border Theory, Hispanic Film, and many more . A widely published academician, Guzman developed and directed North Her teaching included courses in gender and women’s studies and Central’s master’s programs in liberal studies, leadership studies and graduate degree programs . writing/editing/publishing; he also founded the master’s program in social entrepreneurship . He chaired the English department from 2001 She also led two undergraduate study abroad terms in Costa Rica and to 2004, and served as president of the Association of Graduate Liberal several December Term trips and participated in service experiences in Studies Programs from 2000 to 2002 . Spain, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua and Cuba . Guzman helped create a vast array of programs that shaped virtually As chair of the department of Modern & Classical Languages (MCL) every facet of the campus community . He led in establishing the Cultural from 2001 to 2006, she oversaw the implementation of the language Events Program; College Scholars Program; NCC Review; Film Central; requirement for undergraduate students . She served nearly 20 years as CELLULOID; CODE (Coalition on Diversity in Education); and Gospel the liaison between MCL and the education department . Cook received Extravaganza . He also modeled social responsibility through his extensive summer curriculum grants as part of North Central’s development of the community service, which included working in homeless shelters, being Middle Eastern and North African Studies program . Over the course of active with Emmanuel House (founded by Rick ’99 and Desiree Guzman in Cook’s career, her scholarship included many publications, translations memory of his late son, Bryan Guzman ‘08), and working with Naperville and conference papers . One of her ongoing projects involves translating schools to develop diversity plans and integrate foreign languages . and oral interpretations for librarians in the Dominican Republic through the NGO Pathways to Global Literacy, where she also serves on the Guzman earned his B .A . from the University of California Berkeley (1971); board of directors . his M .A . . from California State University (1973); and his Ph .D . from the University of Virginia (1977), where he founded its first writing center . Cook earned her bachelor’s (1979), master’s (1983) and doctorate (1989) degrees from the University of Kentucky . She also earned a secondary certification in Spanish and English in 1980 . John Madormo Assistant Professor of Broadcast Communication; General Manager of WONC-FM 89.1 Sheryl Finkle, Ph D. . For 38 years, John Madormo mentored generations of students toward Professor of Education successful careers in radio and television . He came to North Central as Sheryl Finkle spent 22 years at North Central College preparing general manager of the College’s student radio station, WONC-FM, in her students to enter the teaching profession by modeling the 1980 after a successful six-year stint at WGN-Radio . He took WONC from characteristics of superior educational leadership . She introduced a noon-to-midnight broadcast with limited student participation to an first-year students to the education field and readied seniors for their award-winning, 24-hour rock, news and sports station with a dedicated student teaching experience . home in Oliver Hall on Chicago Avenue . Under his leadership, WONC was Finkle taught English, psychology and special education in secondary voted Best Overall in 2015 by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System— schools for 10 years before becoming a teacher educator . Her courses and has been nominated every year since—and has won 20 prestigious at North Central College included general and English methods courses, Marconi College Radio Awards . No other college or university radio composition courses and graduate seminars in problem-based learning station in the nation has won more . and literacy teaching . She supervised undergraduate student teachers Madormo taught subjects ranging from audio production to copywriting and graduate teaching assistants in English . She conducted workshops to broadcast law . He was promoted to assistant professor in 1993, and and in-service programs on problem-based learning and presented won the Dissinger Award twice, in 1995 and 2002 . He was a faculty papers on reading, writing, critical thinking and problem solving . mentor for the men’s basketball team starting in 2005 .

She served in many important campus leadership roles and participated As an accomplished writer, Madormo published four “Charlie Collier in the Verandah Proposal Review Subcommittee for the past nine Snoop for Hire” children’s mystery books, and has excelled at numerous years . In a short timeframe, Verandah courses explore unique topics, screenwriting competitions . and Finkle conducted courses including “Face to Face: Connecting Cultures/Crossing Borders” to connect students with their peers from Madormo holds a B .A . in speech communication and journalism from other cultures . She presented on cross-cultural pairings of students at a Northern Illinois University (1974) . conference of international educators in 2014 .

Finkle joined North Central College in 1996, was granted tenure in 2002 and promoted to full professor in 2008 . She earned her bachelor’s of science (1975) and master’s of science (1981) degrees from Illinois State #NCGrad2018 University and her Ph .D . (1990) from The Ohio State University .

- 5 - FACULTY EMERITI Heidi Matthews Stephen Renk, Ph D. . Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences; Professor of Computer Science Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Renk was a visionary in using computer technology as an educational Throughout her 25 years at North Central College, Heidi Matthews tool . He was integral to the launch of the distinctive, interdisciplinary challenged and inspired her students to exceed their highest expectations . Interactive Media Studies program in 2006, melding computer science, art, English and speech communication . He taught more than 35 classes in a wide In 1993 Matthews joined the College as head athletic trainer, director of array of subjects . sports medicine and instructor of health and physical education . Within nine years she had guided the athletic training program through an arduous Renk became an assistant professor in 1988 and was promoted to professor accreditation process, leading North Central to become the first college in of computer science in 2002 . He was named coordinator of academic the Chicago area to gain accreditation in 2002 . computing and instructional technology in 2003 . Renk twice chaired the computer science department, was graduate program coordinator from 1991 Matthews grew her department exponentially and taught most of its to 1998 and served as faculty speaker from 2005 to 2006 . athletic training courses . She was appointed the inaugural dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences in 2016 . In that role, she was He is the author of two books on teaching and technology: “The Micro instrumental in developing the new health science major and master’s Connection: A Bilingual Educators Guide to Microcomputers and Instructional of occupational therapy, and in overseeing major curriculum changes in Technology” (1984) and “Factors Affecting Academic Success in Introductory education and kinesiology . Computer Programming” (1987) . He presented at schools across the country on instructional technology, programming, social media and the Internet . Always a mentor at heart, she created Cardinal Athletic Training Students (CATS) to provide scholars with additional support and networking Over the last decade, Renk shared his affinity for travel with students, leading opportunities . study abroad trips all over the world, including China, Japan, Germany, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, and London and Oxford in England . Throughout her career, Matthews has been recognized as an expert in athletic training education . She earned the College’s Dissinger Award in Renk earned his bachelor’s in statistics (1973), his master’s in computer 1998 and the Cleo Tanner Award in 2009 . She was honored as the Great science (1979), and his doctorate in computer science education and Lakes Athletic Trainers Association Outstanding Educator in 2018; named instructional design and technology (1986) from the University of Iowa . to the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2008; and recognized as the National Athletic Trainers Association College/University Head Athletic Trainer of the Year for Division III in 2005 . John Shindler, Ph D. . Professor of English; Director of the Center for Global Education Matthews earned her B .S . from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in John “Jack” Shindler joined North Central in 1981 to develop a program for 1981—a time when very few women entered the athletic training profession . teaching English as a second language (ESL) . Thirty-seven years later, he’s She earned her M .S . from the University of Arizona one year later . proven himself a talented teacher-mentor and a leader passionate about internationalizing North Central’s campus .

Godfrey Muganda, Ph D. . Shindler taught courses in literature and writing to both native and non- Professor of Computer Science native speakers, developing the College’s first sequence of ESL courses for Godfrey Muganda was an innovative, impassioned leader in the international students . He chaired the department (1990 to 1992 and again computer science department, wholly dedicated to the success of his in 2001) and the Division of Arts and Letters (1992 to 1994) before becoming students . Muganda came to the U .S . from Tanzania in 1974 . He taught director and founder of the Office of International Programs—now the Center computer science at Memphis State University from 1985 to 1990 for Global Education—in 1994 . before coming to North Central College . Shindler’s commitment to infusing international education on campus Muganda was tenured in 1996 and promoted to professor in 1997 . transcended academic departments . He grew the study abroad program to He served as chair of the computer science department from 2003 50 programs; created and directed international travel seminars for 10 years; to 2009 and was graduate program coordinator from 2005 to 2009 . recruited and advised international students; founded the December Term Muganda also served as faculty mentor for North Central programming study abroad program; recruited visiting Fulbright professors; and designed competition teams and coached them at the Associated Colleges of the and launched the English Language Institute . Chicago Area programming competition . Shindler received a Freeman Foundation grant to enhance the study of East He is a leading scholar in the field of fuzzy mathematics . His research Asian culture and languages, as well as two grants from the U .S . Department on fuzzy algebra won him the Burlington Northern Foundation Faculty of Education to internationalize the College’s curriculum and launch its Middle Achievement Award in 1992-1993 . Muganda has published articles on Eastern and North African studies program . fuzzy math for the Journal of Fuzzy Mathematics, Advances in Fuzzy Theory and Utilitas Mathematica . He is a co-author of two widely used Shindler twice won the Dissinger Award for Distinguished Teaching textbooks, “Starting Out With C++: Early Objects” and “Starting Out (1987; 1999) and the First Citizen of the College Award in 2003 . He led the with Java: From Control Structures through Data Structures,” which is College in garnering the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive in its fourth edition . Internationalization in 2015 . His scholarship focuses on the pedagogy of international education, globalizing the undergraduate curriculum and Muganda earned his B .A . in mathematics from Eastern Mennonite teaching writing and linguistics . College (1979), and an M .S . in mathematics from the College of William and Mary (1980) . He earned a Ph .D . in mathematics (1984) and another Shindler earned his B .A . from Williams College (1968) and Ph .D . from Rutgers M .S . in computer science (1990) from Lehigh University . University (1975) . He completed a master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1987 .

#NCGrad2018 - 6 - AWARDS AWARDS & HONORS The Gael D . Swing Award for Meritorious Service The North Central College Gael D . Swing Award for Meritorious Service was established in tribute to the eighth president of North Central College, who died in 1990 just one month before completing his 15th year as president . Under President Swing’s leadership, the College substantially improved its physical facilities and financial condition while nearly tripling its enrollment; gained regional and national recognition for the quality of its academic programs, its faculty and its students; and instituted the Leadership, Ethics and Values Program . The Swing Award is presented at Commencement to recognize alumni, trustees and friends of North Central College whose service to the institution exemplifies the quality and integrity that were hallmarks of Gael D . Swing’s distinguished tenure as president of North Central College .

The Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award The Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award was created to recognize a member of the North Central College family—faculty, staff or student—who exemplifies the best of the College . Established in 1992, the award honors the “unique spirit and legacy” of longtime editors and publishers of The Naperville Sun, the late Harold and Eva White, both Class of 1935 .

Harold and Eva White displayed a special spirit and responsible citizenship on campus and in the larger community . Through their caring editorship of The Naperville Sun over more than a half century, their philanthropy and their generosity, they shaped North Central College and Naperville .

Eva White was a member of North Central College’s Board of Trustees for 16 years and served as board secretary from 1986 until her death in 1990 . She received an honorary doctor of letters degree in 1987 . Harold White, who was named a North Central College Outstanding Alumnus in 1975, was awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree by the College in 1977 and was named an honorary trustee of the College in 1991 . He passed away in 1993 .

The Mark A . Reid Leadership Award The Mark A . Reid Leadership Award is named in honor of a young man who died in an automobile accident in 1984 during his term as president of the North Central College Student Association . The recipient of this annual award is determined by a vote of the senior class . It is presented at Commencement to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability, served prominently as a positive influence in student affairs, encouraged active involvement of others in the life of the College community, and exemplified the qualities of citizenship associated with Mark A . Reid .

The 2018 Dissinger Memorial Awards The Clarence F . Dissinger and Ruth C . Dissinger Memorial Awards are funded by endowments established by Dr . Carl ’21 and Ruth Dissinger ’22 Althaus in memory of her brother, a member of the Class of 1921, and later by Dr . Althaus in memory of his wife . Awards are made to faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves in teaching, scholarship and service “over and above the call of duty ”.

PART-TIME FACULTY JUNIOR FACULTY SENIOR FACULTY SERVICE Kenneth Helberg Nicholas Boaz, Ph .D . Jennifer Jackson, Ph .D . Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry Assistant Professor of Chemistry Associate Professor of English and Physics; Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER JUNIOR FACULTY Jesus Velasco ADJUNCT HALF-TIME FACULTY Rebecca Stafford, Ph .D . International Student Advisor Marisa Fontana, Ph .D . Assistant Professor of English Half-time Assistant Professor ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE SUPPORT STAFF of Sociology SENIOR FACULTY Michelle Deetjen SENIOR FACULTY Perry Hamalis, Ph .D . Campus Postal Center Supervisor Suzanne Chod, Ph .D . Cecelia Schneller Mueller Associate Professor Professor of Religion; of Political Science Professor of Religious Studies #NCGrad2018

- 7 - Graduates Graduation Band North Central College students may complete their degrees during Lawrence Van Oyen, Ph.D., Professor of Music, Director of Bands, summer, fall, winter or spring terms . All graduates are invited to Chair of the Department of Music participate in the College’s annual Commencement ceremony in June . During the processional the band will play “Proud Heritage” by William In addition, students who complete graduation requirements by the Latham and “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, arranged by Clare end of summer term, or are within one course of graduation at the end Grundman . During the recessional the band will play “English Folk Song of spring term but cannot complete that course until fall term, may Suite” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Lexington March” by Karl King and elect to participate in the June ceremony; these students are noted in “Host of Freedom” by Karl King . the program with an asterisk (*) . FLUTES BARITONE SAXOPHONE Abby Ehrler Nicole Hernandez Commencement Committee Darcy Tecalero Valla Coffman ’02 Aguilar Wendy Pochocki Da’Sean Moffett-Wilson HORNS Anthony DiClementi Mary Bass Laura Zahn Pohl Destiny Gomez Harris Jordan Jared Bogan M ’10 Mary Reynolds Elizabeth Sherwood Juan Sanchez Jim Godo ’93 Sue Rickert Emily Horvath Kathryn White Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Kimberly Salzbrunn Emma Jourdan Katie Johnson Michael Hudson Henry Tran Jolie Etherton Ashley Klco Sean Walsh Julia Vock TRUMPETS Therese Lux Julie Williams Lauren Ford Morgan Fellows Anthony Calabria Pamela Monaco Christopher Duffy OBOES Drew Jensen Alexandra Wilkin Drew O’Neill Elizabeth Prazak Class of 2018 Gift Committee Jessica Galindo Rachel Shaw Gavin Frey Miranda Espinosa ‘18 Yesenia Rodriguez ‘18 Hannah Estoll Deidre Ewers ‘18 Oscar Sylvester-Garcia ‘18 CLARINETS Kelsey Weivoda Francesca Lenzi ‘18 Nicole Vrabec ‘18 Alessandro Ayala Natalie Frazier Connor McGury ‘18 Suzannah Wenzel ‘18 Alexis Sujka Nathaniel Marcus Rebecca Peraino ‘18 Danielle Wohead ‘18 Tony Fletcher Robin Czajowski Arielle Jones Tommy Semanic Ava Monson Jessica D’Amico TROMBONES Live Commencement Simulcast Jose Caballero Bradley Kirby A video webcast of the ceremony and a copy of the program is Madeline Derango Edward Ruiz available on the website of the College (northcentralcollege . Molly Fraser Jackson Sheeman edu) and Naperville Community Television (nctv17 .com) . A Natalia Flores Kevin Hux video recording of the entire Commencement ceremony will Rachel Eriksen Matthew McCollum be available on the College’s website by early next week . A Sarah Purlee Meghan Sly live audio broadcast of today’s Commencement is available on Sydney Truran WONC-FM 89 1,. the College’s award-winning radio station . Zachary Peters BARITONE Samuel Troy BASS CLARINETS TUBAS For the Hearing-Impaired Elysia Rodriguez Whalen Shannon Streeter Ash SaLee To accommodate those who are hearing-impaired, Patti Cody Esparza Shore Kaden will interpret North Central College’s 2018 ALTO SAXOPHONES Elaine Waite Commencement ceremony in American Sign Language . Her Daniel Feller Mauricio Palma-Atilano image will be projected onto the screens on each side of the Hannah Kats stage . Joe Duffy PERCUSSION Liam Doran Brian Stapleton Madeline Johnson Christian Vasquez Natalie Cebulski Emily Clark William Foster Gabrielle Gruver James Osborne TENOR SAXOPHONES Patricia O’Donnell Areli Morales Ria Echols Connor Sommerfield

#NCGrad2018 - 8 - Academic Regalia International Participants The pageantry and color of an academic convocation such as today’s Sashes embroidered with international flags are being worn by Commencement come to us from early medieval times, when students who have studied abroad while enrolled at North Central academic robes and regalia were adapted from ecclesiastical garb . College . In addition, the flags next to the stage represent the home Most robes were black to symbolize the democracy of scholarship, countries of international students who are graduating today and since they covered any dress indicating rank or social standing . countries where graduates studied abroad . Three levels of academic achievement are represented by different Bulgaria Germany Russia types of gowns today . Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree Canada India Rwanda is symbolized by the bachelor’s gown, made of black material with Chile Indonesia South Korea long, pointed sleeves . The master’s gown is black and is identified China Japan Sweden by its oblong sleeve, square at the end and sealed . Master’s degree Colombia Kenya Swaziland recipients wear one of four colors of edging on their hoods: light Croatia Lithuania Uzbekistan blue for master of arts degrees; drab for master’s in business administration recipients; white for degrees in leadership; and yellow Czech Republic Macedonia United Kingdom for degrees in management information systems . Ecuador Mexico El Salvador Phillippines Although some universities prescribe a solid color such as red or green for doctoral gowns, most in the United States are black . Doctoral gowns have vertical stripes of velvet trim on each front Honor Cords facing, and crossbars of velvet on the sleeves . This trim may be black, College Scholar is a recognition awarded to those North Central or it may match the edging of the hood, which indicates the profession students who have completed the College Scholars Honors Program, or field of major interest . These gowns have bell-shaped sleeves . a rigorous curriculum that culminates in the completion of a senior The length and shape of the academic hood, and the width of its honors thesis . A solid gold honor cord symbolizes the “excellence velvet edging, identify the level of the degree the wearer has earned, through community” that is this program’s motto . In addition, select while the color of the velvet edging indicates the field or discipline in North Central College students have been inducted into national which the degree was granted . honor societies . The following lists those cord colors . HONOR SOCIETY CORD COLORS Because members of the North Central College faculty completed their graduate work at many different educational institutions in Accounting...... Navy and Gold this country and abroad, there will be a variety of raiment in today’s Anthropology: Lambda Alpha...... White and Gold procession . Some degree holders wear no hood because their Athletic Training: Iota Tau Alpha...... Red, Blue and Yellow academic robe itself symbolizes the degree awarded . Athletics: Chi Alpha Sigma ...... Black and Gold Biology: Beta Beta Beta...... Red and Green For formal processions, members of North Central’s Board of Trustees wear doctoral gowns and hoods with a red and white lining to Communication & Media Studies: Lambda Pi Eta ...... Red and White represent the College . The gown and hood worn by President Troy Computer Science: Upsilon Pi Epsilon...... White and Maroon D . Hammond reflect his doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Economics: Omicron Delta Epsilon...... Blue and Gold Institute of Technology (MIT) . Cardinal red and silver gray, the official Education: Kappa Delta Pi...... Purple and Green school colors of MIT, also appear in his headwear . English: Sigma Tau Delta...... Red and Black Entrepreneurship: Sigma Nu Tau...... Green and Yellow Caps, generally mortarboards with tassels, have their own significance . Some international degree holders wear special hats distinctive to their Finance: Financial Management Association. . . . . Silver and Navy Blue degree and institution . Master’s and bachelor’s tassels are black, while French: Pi Delta Phi ...... Blue, White and Red the doctorate tassel may be black or gold . Undergraduate students German: Delta Phi Alpha...... Black and Gold wearing gold tassels on their caps today are graduating with honors— History: Phi Alpha Theta...... Red and Light Blue cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude . Japanese ...... Red and White Leadership: Blue Key...... Royal Blue Seal & Presidential Medal Management: Sigma Beta Delta...... Green and Yellow The North Central College seal was designed in 1925 for Pfeiffer Marketing: Mu Kappa Tau...... Royal Blue Hall to symbolize North Central’s early academic tradition: religion, Mathematics: Pi Mu Epsilon...... Violet, Gold and Lavender signified by the lamp, and learning, represented by the book . The Neuroscience: Nu Rho Psi...... Black and Gold words “lux” and “veritas” mean “light” and “truth” in Latin . Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha...... Black, Red and White Psychology: Psi Chi...... Gold and Blue The seal is featured on the presidential medallion, which is worn Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta...... Turquoise Blue by the president in ceremonies requiring academic regalia . The #NCGrad2018 medallion reflects the president’s authority, responsibility and role as Spanish: Sigma Delta Pi...... Gold and Red representative of the campus community . Cast in bronze, the medal Students with Disabilities: Delta Alpha Pi...... Blue and Yellow is inscribed with the names and service dates of the previous nine Veteran/U .S . Military...... Red, White and Blue presidents . - 9 - MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN EDUCATION

Fatima Ballesteros Katherine Elizabeth Hoffmann Kelley Murphy Aurora, Illinois Elk Grove Village, Illinois Elgin, Illinois

Krista S. Barenie Allison Mae Jensen Diane O’Connell Oswego, Illinois Naperville, lIlinois Schaumburg, Illinois

Alexa Bluemke Kristen Lee Kaczmarek Karla Ortiz Lombard, Illinois Oak Lawn, Illinois Aurora, Illinois

Kristina Theresia Conrad Kristin M. Kalal Bryan M. Peckhart Hickory Hills, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois

Elizabeth Ann Cox Sara A. Kemp Brian Schaeffer Aurora, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Elmhurst, Illinois

Andreas Haralambos Katelyn Marie Kwasny Erin Seyring Damianides Tinley Park, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Elizabeth Catherine Linning Michael Andrew Sillar Nicole Ann Dominique Dickson Crystal Lake, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Lockport, Illinois Argelia “Vivi” Luna Eman Suleman Stephanie Carolynn Fry Aurora, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Magaly Martinez Gabriela D. Velazquez Marisela S. Garcia Aurora, Illinois Schaumburg, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Danielle Elizabeth Mimbs Christy R. Harding Naperville, Illinois Yorkville, Illinois MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER’S

MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN LIBERAL STUDIES

Brennan Joseph Lazzaretto Ryann Kimberlee Overstreet Madeline Kacmar Wierzal Downers Grove, Illinois La Grange, Illinois Palos Heights, Illinois

Kathleen Marion Meeks Nichole Pientka Batavia, Illinois Carol Stream, Illinois

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 10 - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

Michelle Noelle Andrews* Gina Marie Fisher Marissa Lynn Kulak Michael Monterrubio Naperville, Illinois St . Louis, Missouri Naperville, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois

Dilorom Azamova Jenna Nicole Grabowski James Alan Lowe Beshara Paul Moussa Tashkent, Uzbekistan Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wyatt J. Bohn Marcus Hillenberg Tyler John Mancuso Jamie Norton South Elgin, Illinois Germany Wilmington, Illinois Groton, Massachusetts

Cydne Carter Erin Elizabeth Hipple Ariel D. Kittling Marie J. Straka Mokena, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois

Lovro Curcija Amanda Lyn Johnson Miranda Milne Karl L. Swedlund Karlovac, Croatia Crest Hill, Illinois Machesney Park, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Muhle Theron Dlamini Rachel Lynn Johnson Emily Molidor* Amanda Cay Walker Simunye, Kingdom of Eswatini St . Charles, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Ottawa, Illinois

Nora Ferguson Brianna Kiel Richard Vernon Zirngibl IV Lisle, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Arlington Heights, Illinois

MASTER OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES DEGREE

LaToya Denise Banks Sara Heenan Daniel Jay Linde Janie Ortiz* Palatine, Illinois Schaumburg, Illinois Frankfort Square, Illinois Hampton, Iowa

Andrew Bradley Sarah Ann Hoffman Shelbie Marie Martin Allison Ann Shulski Woodstock, Illinois River Falls, Wisconsin Justice, Illinois Northfield, Illinois

Margaret Mary Clemens Ashleigh Paige Jones Lucas Morgan Mitzel Namiki Tanaka Chicago, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Shizukuishi, Iwate, Japan

Alesha Ann Davis Ali-Reza Kashani Tyler Mizwicki Zachary Joseph Vodicka Bolingbrook, Illinois Nice, France Naperville, Illinois Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Tyler A. Espino Ashley N. Klco Scott C. Mulligan Megan Marie Wajda Hampshire, Illinois Addison, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Des Plaines, Illinois

Hunter Elizabeth Harper Kyle R. Lepine Claire Virginia Norfleet Kimberly L. Wilson Sheridan, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Ellisville, Missouri Springfield, Illinois

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Stephen F. Troy Naperville, Illinois #NCGrad2018

*Degree to be awarded later - 11 - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

Brendan Michael Acosta Nicole Monique Anton Katlyn Bailey Batavia, Illinois cum laude cum laude Psychology Bloomingdale, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Management, Marketing Biology Christie Mena Adam Naperville, Illinois Dana Rose Arcangelo Jonathan L. Balsavich Management Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Aurora, Illinois Psychology Economics, Finance Stacey Leah Adams Plainfield, Illinois Cristobal Arias Staines Lauren M. Banas Musical Theatre, Theatre Santiago, Chile Hoffman Estates, Illinois Philosophy English: Writing Madison Taylor Adamski cum laude Rebecca Marie Arp Karl Bappert Batavia, Illinois Brookfield, Illinois Gurnee, Illinois Marketing, Finance, Management Finance, Economics Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Janine Arriola Michelle Anjarath Barajas Aurora, Illinois cum laude Maya Adra Sport Management Hoffman Estates, Illinois cum laude Human Resource Management Naperville, Illinois Emily Ashworth Elementary Education Morris, Illinois Emily Rose Barham Elementary Education cum laude Farris Ahmad Aurora, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Diana Rose S. Aspuria Speech Communication Political Science Wheaton, Illinois Neuroscience: Behavioral Grace Barksdale Courtney Ann Colleen Ahuja magna cum laude magna cum laude Deven Natalie Astrella College Scholar Aurora, Illinois cum laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology Kankakee, Illinois International Business, Chinese, Psychology Marketing Emily Margaret Alaimo magna cum laude Kassidee J. Aufderheide Aletta Ophelia Barnes College Scholar cum laude Naperville, Illinois Seneca, Illinois Romeoville, Illinois Elementary Education Individualized Study Chemistry Bryn Eliza Barstatis Matthew Harrison Alfrey Marlyn Ayala cum laude Elburn, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Batavia, Illinois Music Music Finance, Economics

Matthew L. Altman Bethany Bachmann Michael Christopher Bartot magna cum laude cum laude cum laude Crystal Lake, Illinois Channahon, Illinois Huntley, Illinois Sport Management Sociology: Criminal Justice Global Studies, Political Science

Lori L. Andrews Jinsung Bae Teresa Bates Downs, Illinois Gyeongju, South Korea Plainfield, Illinois BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Chinese, International Business Biology Studio Art

Peter John Angelos Nathan R. Baer Patrice Irene Batryn Orland Park, Illinois cum laude magna cum laude International Business Bartlett, Illinois Darien, Illinois Psychology, German Psychology Tori Lynn Anians Shorewood, Illinois Thomas Vincent Baggot Hanna Alyse Bayer Studio Art Downers Grove, Illinois cum laude Global Studies Downers Grove, Illinois East Asian Studies: Japan, Anthropology

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 12 - Howard W. Beatty IV Hayley Kathryn Bird Madison Taylor Bozidarevic Alexandria Cardot Naperville, Illinois Woodridge, Illinois Elgin, Illinois Ashton, Illinois Sport Management Sociology Elementary Education Psychology

Deana Marie Becker Rachel Elizabeth Birkley Jake Adam Braceros Josette Carpenter* magna cum laude magna cum laude Des Plaines, Illinois College Scholar Hoffman Estates, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Sociology Chebanse, Illinois English: Writing Elementary Education, Spanish Interactive Media Studies: Steven Bradford Graphic Arts Paige Alexandra Beckman Alexis Montgomery Black magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Batavia, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois Nicole Carrillo-Lavaire Sociology Human Resource Management Sport Management, Marketing Aurora, Illinois Psychology Daniel Beels Kelsey Blake Alexander J. Braxton Chicago, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois cum laude Lauren Michelle Carroll Social Sciences Organizational Communication Naperville, Illinois magna cum laude Accounting: C .P .A . Lombard, Illinois Matthew Gerard Beiswenger Michael R. Bocchieri Exercise Science cum laude Lombard, Illinois Kelly Marie Bressanelli* Fox River Grove, Illinois Exercise Science Bridgeview, Illinois Tanner C. Cassidy Computer Science Psychology magna cum laude Joseph Robert Bochenczak College Scholar Carter Bell New Lenox, Illinois Austin Breunig* Aurora, Illinois Naperville, Illinois International Business, Japanese cum laude Music Marketing Sandwich, Illinois Thomas Bochenczak Athletic Training Ricardo Castro Jennifer Bell magna cum laude Round Lake Beach, Illinois cum laude New Lenox, Illinois Xochitl Elizabeth Brito Theatre Oswego, Illinois English Studies, Secondary Berwyn, Illinois Psychology Education Management Caitlyn Cerny Sarasota, Florida Thomas F. Bennington III Bailey Ann Bollinger Megan Cynthia Broyles* Elementary Education Downers Grove, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Management Marketing English Studies, French Joshua Cervenka Oswego, Illinois Conor V.R. Benson* Nicole D. Borowski Angus Iain Laurence Buchanan Music Naperville, Illinois Itasca, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Sport Management Theatre Social Science/History, Daniela A. Chabez Secondary Education Tinley Park, Illinois Amy N. Berggren Timothy A. Borse Marketing Las Vegas, Nevada Woodridge, Illinois Angela M. Budimir Music, Psychology, Spanish Accounting: C .P .A . Arlington Heights, Illinois Fernando Chacon Jr. Exercise Science Glendale Heights, Illinois Ashlee Berner Carli Boryszewski Exercise Science Lemont, Illinois cum laude Jessica J. Burchett Marketing Itasca, Illinois Fox Lake, Illinois Angela Charicki Elementary Education Biochemistry summa cum laude David John Bertolotti Lisle, Illinois Joliet, Illinois Jonathan K. Borzick Patrick Travis Burns Psychology History Lindenhurst, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Anthropology, Classical Languages Organizational Communication Carolina Chavez Christine Bialobok Carol Stream, Illinois Oswego, Illinois Marisa Rae Boskey Cameron Kyle Butler* Marketing Sport Management cum laude Naperville, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Chemistry Daniel Chavez Shannon Amber Bierowicz Sport Management Downers Grove, Illinois cum laude Kerby William Lee Callison Organizational Communication Naperville, Illinois Alexis Marie Bowen Duvall, Washington Marketing St . Charles, Illinois Sport Management Jessica Marie Chessare Entrepreneurship & Oak Brook, Illinois Michael Edmund Bikulcius Small Business Management Ovier Tyshia Campbell Psychology #NCGrad2018 cum laude Rock Island, Illinois Warrenville, Illinois Psychology Global Studies: International Relations, History, Spanish *Degree to be awarded later - 13 - Jennifer Cintron Amanda Rose Cortese Alex Deane Darien, Illinois Mount Prospect, Illinois Chicago, Illinois English Studies: Literature Marketing, International Business Theatre

Frederick Clark Zoe Airriona Coulter Dominic Anthony DeAngelo St . Charles, Illinois cum laude Ankeny, Iowa English Studies Orland Park, Illinois Sport Management International Business, Spanish Kristen Grace Clark-Ekle Ashley Nicole DeCore* cum laude Sara Crain Batavia, Illinois Hinckley, Illinois Woodstock, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Music Psychology, Sociology: Criminal Justice Daniella D. DeFalco Tanda M. Clark Hillside, Illinois Rock Falls, Illinois Brian Joseph Cree Entrepreneurship & Small Business Organizational Communication Villa Park, Illinois Management, Marketing Sport Management Carolyn S. Clarke Jessica DeJong Glen Ellyn, Illinois Liam B. Joseph Crotty Lombard, Illinois Computer Science Sandwich, Illinois Sport Management, Spanish Broadcast Communication Melissa M. Claussen Maria V. Dementieva cum laude Delaney Lynn Cuckovich Naperville, Illinois Yorkville, Illinois Rochester Hills, Michigan Psychology Music Marketing Olivia J. DeMicheal Ashley Sara Clayton Cara Jeanne Cummings Tinley Park, Illinois summa cum laude Morris, Illinois Psychology, Sociology Oswego, Illinois Psychology Political Science, Management Jordan Deborah DePhillips Jessica Cunico Plainfield, Illinois Anthony P. Colant magna cum laude Musical Theatre, Marketing Willowbrook, Illinois Ottawa, Illinois History Humanities Filiberto Diaz Duran Wauconda, Illinois Ryan Colgren Victoria Marie Cunningham Exercise Science Homer Glen, Illinois magna cum laude International Business, Japanese Naperville, Illinois Celia Alejandra Diaz Japanese, International Business Cary, Illinois Anthony Luis Colon Sociology magna cum laude Jamie Catherine Cuny Peru, Illinois cum laude Thomas Bartholomew Diehl International Business Wheaton, Illinois Peoria, Arizona Mathematics, Secondary Education Entrepreneurship & Alexandra Nicole Conidi Small Business Management Oswego, Illinois Andrew Dabisch Marketing Wheaton, Illinois Kaitlyn Rose Dittmer Marketing Aurora, Illinois Kelsey Ann Cook Accounting: C .P .A . Algonquin, Illinois Michaela J. Daly Psychology, Sociology Buckingham, Illinois Tyler Robert Dixon English: Writing Bethesda, Maryland Khahari Cook* Social Sciences Park Forest, Illinois Katherine Elizabeth Davis BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Music Performance O’Fallon, Missouri Karissa Renae Dobson Theatre, Sociology: Criminal Justice magna cum laude Samantha Nicole Cook Stillman Valley, Illinois Brookfield, Illinois Zachary B. Davis Elementary Education Exercise Science Oakwood Hills, Illinois Sport Management Ryan R. Doeckel Leah D. Cooke Geneva, Illinois summa cum laude Kimberly Lynn Dawid Management, Marketing Evanston, Illinois La Grange, Illinois Social Sciences Biochemistry Danielle Marie Doll Naperville, Illinois Elementary Education

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 14 - Katherine Anne Donaldson Brittany Ann Dzingeleski Deanna Farris Eric E. Galvan Plainfield, Illinois summa cum laude Channahon, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Organizational Communication College Scholar Music Education: Choral, Music La Grange Park, Illinois Secondary Education Zackary Michael Donati Human Resource Management, Sade Sigmoyne Gant Oswego, Illinois Sociology Joseph R. Fehrle Chicago Heights, Illinois Sport Management, Marketing Rockford, Illinois Physical Education: K-12, Mollie Frances Early Accounting: C .P .A . Secondary Education Kelly Erin Donovan Glen Ellyn, Illinois Naperville, Illinois English Studies Andrea L. Fekete Zachary James Garcia English Studies Naperville, Illinois Woodridge, Illinois Mark T. Edwards Speech Communication, French Human Resource Management William John Douds Geneva, Illinois Geneva, Illinois English: Writing Kaitlyn Jo Ferone Kassidy Cristiano Gardner Sport Management Oswego, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Ashley Ann Eisenmenger Neuroscience: Behavioral Organizational Communication Lucia Fernanda Drager magna cum laude cum laude Tolono, Illinois Anna Christine Ferrone Sheryl Lynn Gavin Glen Ellyn, Illinois Organizational Communication Glen Ellyn, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Psychology Psychology Interactive Media Studies: Angelica Elias-Magadan Graphic Arts, Interactive Media Lillian Thea Draper cum laude Benjamin Figura Studies: Convergent Media magna cum laude Aurora, Illinois Joliet, Illinois College Scholar Studio Art Management, Accounting: C .P .A . Emily Lorann George Geneseo, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Organizational Communication Claudia Rose Ellebrecht Norma Gabriella Flores Mejía Elementary Education cum laude Chicago, Illinois Erica Lynne Dressander Naperville, Illinois Management Mariah Leigh Gershon Naperville, Illinois History cum laude Interactive Media Studies: Hilda Flores Joliet, Illinois Graphic Arts Rachel Ann Elshoff Glendale Heights, Illinois Management, Marketing Springfield, Illinois Human Resource Management Bennett P. Driver* English Studies Gina Gianni Minooka, Illinois Shaina Jasmine Flowers cum laude Anthropology Abigail R. Emrath* Aurora, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Economics Studio Art Katherine Irene Drone Human Resource Management magna cum laude Kate E. Forthofer Megan Lynn Gibbons Aurora, Illinois Sarah Eriksen Oak Park, Illinois Woodridge, Illinois Elementary Education Aurora, Illinois Broadcast Communication Management, Marketing Sociology Richard Joseph Due Maria Philomena Francik Rebecca Gibbons cum laude Blane R. Erwin Rockford, Illinois cum laude Norridge, Illinois cum laude Organizational Communication Oak Forest, Illinois Biology Aurora, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A ,. Management Broadcast Communication Natalia Marie Francisco Trevor James Duff Wood Dale, Illinois Jonathan D. Gieson Aurora, Illinois Morgan Taylor Eslinger Biology cum laude Human Resource Management Plainfield, Illinois Dixon, Illinois Psychology Jacqueline Freeman Management, Sport Management Mirra LanAiYi Mahan Duffy cum laude Elgin, Illinois Miranda Alicia Espinosa Homer Glen, Illinois Katherine Glover Biology Elgin, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . cum laude Chemistry Paxton, Illinois Tyvon W. Dukes* Kaitlyn Christine Gaede Music Education: Instrumental, West Chicago, Illinois Sarah Elizabeth Esposito Chicago, Illinois Secondary Education Music Frankfort, Illinois Management, Human Resource Elementary Education Management Morgan Melanie Golias Sarah Elizabeth Dumler Westmont, Illinois summa cum laude Katie Evans Sarah Gaither Studio Art Naperville, Illinois Elmhurst, Illinois summa cum laude Elementary Education Chinese O’Fallon, Illinois Grecia Pamela Physics, Environmental Studies Gomez de Penkoff

Alexander Dade Dungan Deidre E. Ewers Cuernavaca, Mexico #NCGrad2018 magna cum laude magna cum laude Global Studies: International College Scholar Milledgeville, Illinois Relations Buffalo Grove, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Psychology Graphic Arts, Marketing *Degree to be awarded later - 15 - Mateo Gonzalez Zabala* Chase S. Hall Caroline Heimerdinger Bogotá, Colombia Oswego, Illinois cum laude Organizational Communication Sport Management, Economics Elburn, Illinois Psychology James Z. Gotch Zachary Ryan Hamaker Plainfield, Illinois cum laude Anne Elizabeth Heneghan Exercise Science Plainfield, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A ., Economics Marketing, Management Heather Nycole Graham Somonauk, Illinois Austin Wade Hand* William S. Hennessy III Psychology Phoenix, Arizona Oswego, Illinois Entrepreneurship & Small Business Social Science/History, Secondary Lindsey Marie Graham Management Education Naperville, Illinois Psychology Olivia Hanley Erwin Henry Crystal Lake, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Andrew John Grahovec Psychology Accounting: C .P .A . Yorkville, Illinois Sport Management Lindsay Rachel Hansen Steven Jacob Henson cum laude Lemont, Illinois Julianna Aubrey Grandinetti Genoa, Illinois Speech Communication Bloomingdale, Illinois Elementary Education Psychology Jaime Andres Hernandez Sufia Haque Stickney, Illinois Blair Frances Gray* cum laude Physical Education: K-12, Oswego, Illinois Glendale Heights, Illinois Secondary Education Psychology Elementary Education Sandra Hernandez Luna Christina Elizabeth Grevenites Kyler Hargot Chicago, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Geneva, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Mathematics Marketing Kaitlyn Lena Herrera Daniela Grzeskowiak Alyssa F. Harrah cum laude cum laude cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Bartlett, Illinois Sociology: Community Studies Music Sociology: Criminal Justice Robert Hesser Tatiana A. Guerrero Brianna Christine Harris Plainfield, Illinois Sugar Grove, Illinois summa cum laude English: Writing English: Writing New Lenox, Illinois Elementary Education Christina Maria Hilton Manilyn Gabrielle Guerrero Naperville, Illinois Gumapas Jordan Hartanovich Sociology: Criminal Justice magna cum laude Plainfield, Illinois College Scholar Finance, Economics Zachary Paul Hird* Elgin, Illinois Rock Island, Illinois Sociology Cory Mikal Hartema Accounting: C .P .A . Bloomington, Illinois Jorge Guzman Jr.* Marketing, Management Van Thi Thien Ho Bridgeview, Illinois Tinley Park, Illinois Sport Management Allison Marie Hartman International Business Rockford, Illinois Brock Stephen Haake Journalism Craig Stephen Hoffman Naperville, Illinois cum laude BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Marketing Maxwell Frederick Hashimi Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Tyler Alexandria Mina Habiger Psychology Naperville, Illinois Denise M. Hoobyar-Womack Psychology Kathryn Hasse* Orland Park, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Psychology Kathleen Haggerty Human Resource Management cum laude Christopher B. Howard Orland Park, Illinois Keshawn Deandre Hawkins Jr. Naperville, Illinois Management Lansing, Illinois Management Marketing Cara Marie Howell Lemont, Illinois Marketing, Psychology

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 16 - Brooke Howland Hunter Dillon Everette Jones- Charles Peter Kinsman Jaedyn Lei Krebs-Carr magna cum laude Le Duc Glen Ellyn, Illinois Edwardsville, Illinois Elburn, Illinois summa cum laude International Business, Japanese Political Science Psychology Plainfield, Illinois German, Japanese Hayley Kitahata John Kreckman Elena Hristovska cum laude Normal, Illinois cum laude Vicky Katrin Jill Jordan Wheaton, Illinois Chemistry Bitola, Republic of Macedonia cum laude Interactive Media Studies: Accounting: C .P .A . Cologne, Germany Graphic Arts Michaela Kathryn Krider Broadcast Communication Yorkville, Illinois Danyelle J. Hunt Haley C. Klauba Elementary Education Plano, Illinois Levi Welbourn* cum laude Management, Marketing Naperville, Illinois Glendale Heights, Illinois Ana Krkic Interactive Media Studies: Spanish Western Springs, Illinois Alyssa Jacqueline Ibarra Convergent Media Physical Education: K-12, cum laude Kelsey Jennifer Klein Secondary Education Oswego, Illinois Robert L. Kallien III Cherry, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Aurora, Illinois Psychology Logan Wyatt Krogull Graphic Arts Management, Economics cum laude Madeline C. Klepec Lena, Illinois Keza Nathalie Isimbi Abagail Karban cum laude Music, Psychology Kigali, Rwanda cum laude Minooka, Illinois Finance, Economics Burr Ridge, Illinois Journalism Brock Alan Krueger Elementary Education South Elgin, Illinois Mary Caroline Jackson Jacob Matthew Kljaich Management, Marketing St . Charles, Illinois Ashley R. Karling Naperville, Illinois Human Resource Management, Hanover Park, Illinois Economics Sarah Anne Kubilius Marketing East Asian Studies: Japan magna cum laude Collin Peter Knowlton Warrenville, Illinois Austin Janisch Nicole Elizabeth Kawa Glen Ellyn, Illinois Elementary Education Romeoville, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Psychology East Asian Studies: Japan Biology Christopher Stephen Kucinsky Alex Timothy Kohlmeier Naperville, Illinois Madeline Rose Jefferies Katrina Marie Kazmierski cum laude Sociology: Criminal Justice Carol Stream, Illinois Monroe, Michigan Pontiac, Illinois English: Writing Interactive Media Studies: Graphic Sport Management Ann Louise Natale Kuehn Arts, Psychology College Scholar Kiersten Johanson Caroline E. Kopf* Romeoville, Illinois Hoffman Estates, Illinois Ashley Michelle Keegan Vernon Hills, Illinois Religious Studies Psychology cum laude Art History Ladd, Illinois Ryan Edward Kuhl Alyssa Lynn Johnson Organizational Communication Victoria Katherine Korpitz Naperville, Illinois cum laude Oak Lawn, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Geneva, Illinois Isabelle Kelleher Sociology Psychology Lombard, Illinois Brooke LouAnn Kulbeda Interactive Media Studies: Brittany Kostrzeski cum laude Brett Matthew Johnson Convergent Media cum laude Bartlett, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Elgin, Illinois Elementary Education Marketing, Management Grace M. Kelly Biology South Elgin, Illinois Isabella Rosa Kwiecinski Mary Katherine Johnson Accounting: C .P .A . Kara Elizabeth Kots summa cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois New Lenox, Illinois College Scholar Psychology Hope Marie Kennedy Management, Marketing, Spanish Waukegan, Illinois cum laude Psychology Terra Lynn Johnson Ottawa, Illinois Brendan J. Kottmann Plano, Illinois Management, English: Writing Naperville, Illinois Kelsey LaMartina Studio Art Marketing cum laude Ellen P. Kent Aurora, Illinois Shana Nicole Johnston Lombard, Illinois Patricia Katarzyna Kozina Biochemistry Chicago, Illinois Human Resource Management Hoffman Estates, Illinois Psychology Human Resource Management Tyson William Francis Land Jessie A. Kickert Oswego, Illinois Maureen Grace Jones New Lenox, Illinois Brianna Marie Kramer Interactive Media Studies:

magna cum laude Spanish, Secondary Education cum laude Graphic Arts #NCGrad2018 New Lenox, Illinois Genoa, Illinois Psychology, Human Resource Sport Management Management

*Degree to be awarded later - 17 - Michael Gabriel Larrea Emonté L. Logan Ines Maksimovic Oswego, Illinois Oak Park, Illinois Brookfield, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Exercise Science Marketing, Psychology Technology Silvia Alondra López Anna Elizabeth Mancl* Joshua Joseph Lash Joliet, Illinois Sheboygan, Wisconsin New Lenox, Illinois Psychology, Spanish Music, Chinese Management Mayra Lopez Barajas Emily A. Manikas Julie Laugel Bolingbrook, Illinois Lockport, Illinois magna cum laude Accounting: C .P .A . Psychology Bloomington, Illinois Marketing, Management Ruby Elizabeth Aller Lowe* Kate Manjarrez Aurora, Illinois Glendale Heights, Illinois Michael T. Layfield Theatrical Design and Technology Accounting: Corporate Joliet, Illinois Management David A. Lowery Olivia Jeanne Manzella Darien, Illinois magna cum laude Van Le Thi Ai Management Bolingbrook, Illinois Willowbrook, Illinois Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Donovan Lowery Bolingbrook, Illinois Ramon Eduardo Marin Nathan D. Leatherman Physical Education: K-12, Lindenhurst, Illinois summa cum laude Secondary Education Sport Management St . Charles, Illinois English Studies Michael Anthony Lucia Juell Ann Markowski Batavia, Illinois cum laude Allison A. Leckrone* Mathematics Channahon, Illinois Sandusky, Ohio Elementary Education Social Sciences Michael Luciano Lemont, Illinois Emily Rose Marrazzo Krystal L. Lee Physics cum laude Minooka, Illinois Algonquin, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A ,. Management Caleb Matthew Lundquist Theatre Petaluma, California Alysa Leland* English: Writing Vincenzo L. Marrone Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Human Resource Management Ashley Lauren Lusk Entrepreneurship & Naperville, Illinois Small Business Management Francesca Lenzi Marketing magna cum laude Julia Elaine P. Marteja Carol Stream, Illinois Anthony Ryan Lynch Wheaton, Illinois Sociology: Community Studies New Lenox, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Finance Sean Liaromatis Alan Martinez Wilmington, Illinois James A. Macdonald* North Aurora, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Lombard, Illinois Computer Science Management Alec J. Licar Jeremias O. Martinez cum laude Ariana Macedo cum laude North Aurora, Illinois Berwyn, Illinois Cicero, Illinois Sport Management Finance Athletic Training

Michael R. Lietz Abigail C. MacLachlan Dakota J. Mashak BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Naperville, Illinois Fairfax Station, Virginia Frankfort, Illinois Psychology Humanities Marketing, Management

Zachary Ligmanowski Caitlin Ann Madden* Becca Hope Matheson Downers Grove, Illinois Batavia, Illinois Placerville, California Marketing, Management Management English Studies

John F. Lindberg Kellyn Maguire Katie Jeannette Mayer St . Charles, Illinois cum laude Aurora, Illinois Music, Theatre College Scholar Music Downers Grove, Illinois Theatre, Sociology

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 18 - Tyler W. Mayerhofer* Sharon M. Metzger Meghan M. Morales Dorjan Myrto Romeoville, Illinois Batavia, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Lombard, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Sociology: Criminal Justice Management Accounting: C .P .A .

Cassandra Mayorga Adam Ross Mevorah Kevin P. Morgan Kevin Edward Nalefski Glendale Heights, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois cum laude cum laude Biology Broadcast Communication Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Computer Science Social Science/History, Danielle Marie McAuliff Erika Meza Secondary Education Elgin, Illinois Blue Island, Illinois Ryan Neal Morgan International Business, Marketing Athletic Training Naperville, Illinois Mia Renae Narcisi Human Resource Management Homewood, Illinois Katelyn Marie McCauley Brooke Colleen Michalik Sport Management Shorewood, Illinois cum laude Anthony C. Moric Marketing Plainfield, Illinois Cherry Valley, Illinois Raven Bernadine Nash Musical Theatre Marketing Chicago, Illinois Bryan McDonough Sociology & Anthropology, Chinese Plainfield, Illinois Lauren Alexandra Migas Kylee M. Morrison Exercise Science cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Brandon N. Nasti Bloomington, Illinois English: Writing Lombard, Illinois Kelly Marie McGovern Organizational Communication Finance Orland Park, Illinois Emma Mosier Psychology Elizabeth Joy Miller cum laude Brandon M. Nathan cum laude Princeton, Illinois Frankfort, Illinois Connor R. McGury Godfrey, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Management, Marketing Naperville, Illinois Theatre, Theatrical Design and Entrepreneurship & Small Business Technology Cindy Motyka Luis A. Navarrete* Management Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Glenn Anthony Miller Psychology, Sociology: Human Resource Management Therese McMahon Lake in the Hills, Illinois Community Studies Illinois Chemistry Dalton Russell Ness Social Sciences Pierce L. Mucha Morris, Illinois Tom Miller Villa Park, Illinois Sport Management Wesley David McQuaid Naperville, Illinois International Business, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Journalism Japanese, Management Michelle Lynette Nilsson Economics, Sport Management Manteno, Illinois Timothy William Miller Jr. Juan Munoz* Psychology James Tyler McQuality Geneva, Illinois Coal City, Illinois Montgomery, Illinois Management Theatre Benjamin D. Nordman Sport Management, Management Belvidere, Illinois Killian Steven Mills Jacob Riley Murawski Sport Management Emily Jane McReynolds* Aurora, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Athletic Training Exercise Science Darren Michael Nordstrom Marketing Lindenhurst, Illinois Emily Maeve Milord Amanda Jane Murphy Exercise Science Ross Alan McWethy Geneva, Illinois magna cum laude Oswego, Illinois Psychology Roselle, Illinois Tyler Dennis Oakley* Marketing, Management Exercise Science Lena, Illinois Nicole H. Minassian Accounting: C .P .A . Casey Alan McWhirter Naperville, Illinois Jessica Irene Murphy East Peoria, Illinois Anthropology New Lenox, Illinois Caitlin Jane O’Brien Accounting: C .P .A . Psychology cum laude Stephanie Miranda Glen Ellyn, Illinois Aimee Medina Plainfield, Illinois Zach Murphy Theatre Chicago, Illinois Marketing Kewanee, Illinois Theatre Interactive Media Studies: Sarah Marie Obrist Scott Charles Mitchell Jr. Technology cum laude Peter R.T. Medlin Frankfort, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois magna cum laude Music Nicholas P. Murray Spanish, Global Studies Sandwich, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Journalism Garrett Mohr English: Writing Ryan John O’Deen Saint John, Indiana magna cum laude Angela Madison Menefee Accounting: C .P .A . Christopher Thor Myers Iowa City, Iowa Plainfield, Illinois

New Lenox, Illinois Management, Marketing, #NCGrad2018 English: Writing Victoria N. Montbriand Marketing Entrepreneurship & Small cum laude Business Management Bartlett, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A .

*Degree to be awarded later - 19 - Patricia Ellen O’Donnell Carly Ann Patrick Kyle A. Preuss* Aurora, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Elmhurst, Illinois Exercise Science Management Accounting: C .P .A .

Glen O’Fallon* Samantha Paus Jaclyn Prince cum laude Naperville, Illinois Carol Stream, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Organizational Communication Finance Music: Jazz Studies Kris Erik Pedersen Sarah Anne Prosia Margaret A. O’Hare Hoffman Estates, Illinois cum laude Naperville, Illinois Natural Sciences Willowbrook, Illinois Organizational Communication Human Resource Management, Joy Lin Pelikan Organizational Communication Daniel O’Keefe Wheaton, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois Mathematics, Economics Steven Pulaski Sport Management cum laude Eliana Penafiel Westmont, Illinois Halle René Olson Ecuador English: Writing Geneseo, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A ., Economics Journalism, Interactive Media Sabina Quiroz Mújica Studies: Convergent Media Rebecca Ann Peraino cum laude magna cum laude Mexico Adrian Ivan Orea Lemont, Illinois Humanities magna cum laude Elementary Education Crest Hill, Illinois Carly Elizabeth Randolph Physics Eftihia Peroulas* magna cum laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Rachel K. Oriatti Chicago, Illinois Music Education: Choral, magna cum laude French Secondary Education Downers Grove, Illinois Psychology Nicole Constance Perozzi Nicole Rash magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Gerardo Orozco Frankfort, Illinois Art Education: K-12, Streamwood, Illinois Elementary Education Secondary Education Sport Management Alexander J. Peters Diego Alexander Reeb Tomomi Osada Bartlett, Illinois magna cum laude Tokyo, Japan Entrepreneurship & Naperville, Illinois Global Studies Small Business Management Philosophy

Janice Atieno Owino Brittany Alexandria Peters Michelina Marie Replogle Aurora, Illinois Lombard, Illinois Lombard, Illinois Chemical Microscopy Sport Management Marketing

Valarie Auma Owino Kohl Peters Maria Requena United States & Kenya Lisle, Illinois Hainesville, Illinois Political Science Organizational Communication Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Megan N. Pacetti Rachel Petkewicz cum laude Woodridge, Illinois Noelia Reyes Oak Lawn, Illinois Anthropology Aurora, Illinois Athletic Training Global Studies, Sociology: Austin J. Podas Criminal Justice Allison J. Pales Batavia, Illinois BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Oswego, Illinois Computer Science Philip A. Reyes Physics St . Charles, Illinois Adam Poklop Music: Jazz Studies Jenna Pape Palatine, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois History, Journalism Kelsey Marie Nava Richardson Neuroscience: Behavioral cum laude Jesus M. Ponce Woodridge, Illinois Kostantine Pappas* Aurora, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental, St . Charles, Illinois Finance Secondary Education Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, Management

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 20 - Jaqueline Rico Dru Aaron Rozewicki Andres S. Santoliva Alicia Mary Shumway Blue Island, Illinois New Lenox, Illinois Tinley Park, Illinois magna cum laude International Business Radiation Therapy Chemistry Bartlett, Illinois Psychology Samantha Leigh Ring Cody Ray Rudnik Eva F. Sarnelli Hoffman Estates, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois magna cum laude Lamia Farha Siddiqi Broadcast Communication Sociology St . Charles, Illinois cum laude Marketing, Accounting: Corporate Elmhurst, Illinois Tyler James Ringle* Antonio Austin Ruiz* Elementary Education Pontiac, Illinois Alameda, California Louis Scarlati Marketing Humanities Downers Grove, Illinois Ivy Veronica Siebert Physics Wheaton, Illinois Bonnie Leigh Rischmann Jake Lawrence Runnion English: Writing Highland Park, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Sarah Schalk Marketing, Management Interactive Media Studies: cum laude Andrew Michael Signa Graphic Arts Joliet, Illinois cum laude Hayley Robertson Exercise Science Geneva, Illinois Clarendon Hills, Illinois Teal Marie Russeau Sport Management, Sociology & Anthropology magna cum laude Allysson Schellhase Marketing, Economics Wheaton, Illinois St . Louis, Missouri America Rodriguez English Studies, Psychology Marketing Fayana Simms Melrose Park, Illinois cum laude Psychology Astrid M. Rutayisire Taylor E. Scherer Oswego, Illinois Bartlett, Illinois Crystal Lake, Illinois Psychology Lisette Marie Rodriguez Psychology Economics, Finance cum laude Steven Sismelich Wheeling, Illinois Elizabeth Rutter* Peter John Schiller cum laude Individualized Study Homer Glen, Illinois cum laude Orland Park, Illinois Music Deerfield, Illinois Marketing, Economics Yesenia Ann Rodriguez Broadcast Communication Round Lake, Illinois Shannon Lei Ryan Amber Nicole Skulavik Human Resource Management, cum laude Brittany Schultz magna cum laude Management Naperville, Illinois cum laude Lisle, Illinois Exercise Science Island Lake, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Christopher Michael Spanish, Sociology Graphic Arts, English: Writing Roemeling Madison Mackenzie Rynkar cum laude Darien, Illinois Ross J. Seaton Jered Ryan Small Crystal Lake, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Pingree Grove, Illinois Bloomingdale, Illinois Sport Management Finance, Economics Psychology Christopher Sacco Connor Anthony Rogers Naperville, Illinois Caitlin A. Seibert Josie Smith Littleton, Colorado Marketing cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Japanese Elgin, Illinois Japanese Erica Lisette Salcedo Elementary Education Jamie Rohn Richardson, Texas Kaylin Mae Smith Morton Grove, Illinois Biology Anthony J. Serafini Jerseyville, Illinois Chinese, International Business Homer Glen, Illinois Exercise Science Robert Allen Salisbury Management, Marketing Julia Rose Aurora, Illinois Monica Concetta Smith Frankfort, Illinois Sport Management Clarissa Serrano Roselle, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice, Aurora, Illinois Elementary Education Psychology Emily I. Salomone Marketing summa cum laude Diana Angelica Sokolov Sarah Irene Rosenberg College Scholar Lisa Marie Sgarbossa cum laude Arlington Heights, Illinois Oak Forest, Illinois Elmhurst, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Spanish, Theatre Entrepreneurship & Small Human Resource Management English Studies Business Management Corrine N. Rowe* Cameron A. Sherrill Cristian Solano Yorkville, Illinois Eryn Sanclemente Morrison Bloomfield, New Jersey Lockport, Illinois Exercise Science Algonquin, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Entrepreneurship & Global Studies: International Graphic Arts Small Business Management Andrew Roy Relations Aurora, Illinois Emily Jane Shiffler Thomas Patrick Sora

Accounting: C .P .A . Natasha Sandhu Batavia, Illinois Morton Grove, Illinois #NCGrad2018 Westmont, Illinois Athletic Training Finance, Economics, Management Amber Rozanski-St. Onge Sociology Rolling Meadows, Illinois Psychology

*Degree to be awarded later - 21 - Alexander J. Sorenson* Oscar Sylvester-Garcia Jenna Ruth Trojniar Dunlap, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Mokena, Illinois Marketing Human Resource Management, Exercise Science Psychology Anne Marie Sortino Victoria Trowbridge* magna cum laude Daniel Talancón Naperville, Illinois Oak Lawn, Illinois Aurora, Illinois Psychology History, Political Science Human Resource Management Kevin Jeffrey Troxell Samantha Sotelo Alyssa Tarantino College Scholar cum laude Palos Park, Illinois Des Plaines, Illinois Carol Stream, Illinois English Studies, Secondary English: Writing Finance, Economics Education Drew Tyler Kim Truckenmiller Daniel James Spaccapaniccia Nicholas J. Tarvin Freeport, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Rochelle, Illinois Management Exercise Science Biology Rachel Viola Tucker Sydney M. Stacey Kostantina Evtimova Taseva magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois cum laude College Scholar Exercise Science, Psychology Bulgaria Plainfield, Illinois Organizational Communication Music: Jazz Studies, Theresa Lynne Sterner Organizational Communication Downers Grove, Illinois Amber Dylisa Taylor* Elementary Education Bourbonnais, Illinois Evangeline Marie Tuohy English: Literature Downers Grove, Illinois Kara Noelle Emma Stevens Music Education: Instrumental, Gurnee, Illinois Matthew Robert Taylor Secondary Education Marketing Orland Park, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Cierra N. Turks Jessica M. Stewart Chicago, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Amy Tedeschi Psychology Marketing, Management Carol Stream, Illinois English: Writing Damian Tuszynski Morgan Shelby Stieber Naperville, Illinois Gobles, Michigan Katie Thevara Physics Psychology cum laude Des Plaines, Illinois Alexander T. Ulmer Anna Jessica Stimac Human Resource Management Highlands Ranch, Colorado cum laude Entrepreneurship & Small Business Crest Hill, Illinois Isaiah Z. Thompson* Management, Marketing International Business, Spanish Bloomington, Illinois Studio Art Marisa N. Urbanek* Kali Marie Strachota Bartlett, Illinois Carol Stream, Illinois Cassandra Ann Thorne Exercise Science Organizational Communication cum laude Genoa, Illinois Ralitsa Y. Valkanova Mikayla Strasser Elementary Education cum laude summa cum laude Oswego, Illinois College Scholar Chase Michael Tomney Management Lombard, Illinois Oswego, Illinois Psychology Sport Management, Marketing Jacob John Vanderlei Glen Ellyn, Illinois Claire Ann Svehla Jared Anthony Toops

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OF BACHELOR Marketing cum laude Naperville, Illinois Downers Grove, Illinois Management, Marketing Mario Vargas History Aurora, Illinois Christopher Tovar Music Tyler Scott Swanson Chicago, Illinois Carol Stream, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Anthony Frank Vattimo Broadcast Communication Naperville, Illinois Tara Nicole Tralewski Interactive Media Studies: Malorie Nicole Sylvester Naperville, Illinois Convergent Media Frankfort, Illinois Exercise Science Elementary Education

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 22 - Morgan A. Villafania Andrew K. Wenz Michael Robert Wisz Bloomingdale, Illinois cum laude Woodridge, Illinois Psychology Bartlett, Illinois Management Sport Management Edgar Villegas Danielle Jordan Wohead Harvard, Illinois Suzannah Allena Wenzel cum laude Finance St . Charles, Illinois Lemont, Illinois Psychology Interactive Media Studies: Brianna Lynn Volpentesta Graphic Arts Crestwood, Illinois Danielle Nichole Werner Human Resource Management, Chicago Heights, Illinois Anita Jane Wolff Psychology Athletic Training, Psychology Batavia, Illinois Art History, Studio Art Anali Walker Kevin L. Whalen Bolingbrook, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois Alexander Cawley Wolfram Elementary Education Exercise Science Chicago, Illinois Social Sciences Anna Christine Walker Delaney White summa cum laude Naperville, Illinois Sean Woodford Freeport, Illinois Human Resource Management DeKalb, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Athletic Training Zoë C. White Kelly Morgan Wallner Sheridan, Illinois Mary Claire Wrobel Elburn, Illinois Political Science, Accounting: C .P .A . cum laude Exercise Science Naperville, Illinois Monica Wichman Sociology Samantha Diane Walls Baileyville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Psychology Heather Marie Wrzesinski Psychology cum laude Aaron Robert Williams Darien, Illinois Thomas Walsh Rochelle, Illinois English: Literature Campus, Illinois International Business Interactive Media Studies: Elizabeth Yamashiroya Graphic Arts Jonathan Grant Williams cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Evanston, Illinois Charles Joseph Walters Finance, Economics Japanese Orland Hills, Illinois Finance, Economics Taylor Marie Williams Angela J. Zaur Woodridge, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Alexander Ray Ward* Psychology, Sociology Psychology, Neuroscience: Aurora, Illinois Behavioral Sport Management Dimitri A. Wilson Aurora, Illinois Michael Salvatore Ziccarelli Alicja Warzecha Psychology Downers Grove, Illinois Elgin, Illinois Economics Human Resource Management Jewelle Monet Wilson Lombard, Illinois Shawna Keely Watson Psychology Plainfield, Illinois Sociology: Criminal Justice Lucas Reed Winder Joliet, Illinois Jessica Brooke Weaver Exercise Science summa cum laude East Peoria, Illinois Andrew Winter Marketing cum laude Hanover Park, Illinois Donna Weems Entrepreneurship & Chicago, Illinois Small Business Management Social Sciences Adam Schone Winters Meredith Marie Wells cum laude Springfield, Illinois Freeport, Illinois Exercise Science, Psychology Global Studies: International

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Brooke Allen Natalie Bush Brittany Marie Gibbs Cedar Key, Florida cum laude magna cum laude Biology Naperville, Illinois Oak Forest, Illinois Marketing Exercise Science Zoe I. Atkins Lombard, Illinois Mitchell James Cervantes* Cienna M. Gilley Actuarial Science Elmwood Park, Illinois Macomb, Illinois Exercise Science Actuarial Science Madalyn Rose Aubuchon magna cum laude Justin Michael Cole Andrew J. Gillingham Aurora, Illinois cum laude cum laude Exercise Science Peoria, Illinois Oswego, Illinois Biology Actuarial Science Margaret Claire Bailey Libertyville, Illinois Michael F. Davidson Madison Michelle Haley Neuroscience: Behavioral, Lemont, Illinois magna cum laude Psychology Biology Chestnut, Illinois Athletic Training Argeni Bailon Rachel Lynn DerKacy Palatine, Illinois cum laude Andrew Hayes Athletic Training Naperville, Illinois magna cum laude Biology Lemont, Illinois Thomas G. Banas Actuarial Science magna cum laude Jeremy Brien Ducharme Aurora, Illinois cum laude Jonathon E. Hewitt* Computer Science East Hardwick, Vermont LaSalle, Illinois Exercise Science Exercise Science Natalie Marie Bernier magna cum laude Ashley V. Fagerson* Russell Hoh Racine, Wisconsin Cary, Illinois Frankfort, Illinois Economics Neuroscience: Behavioral, Economics Psychology Brooke E. Bianchi Julia Angelina Holt cum laude Patrick A. Fallon Plainfield, Illinois Lockport, Illinois Glen Ellyn, Illinois Exercise Science International Business, Japanese Finance, Economics Megan Marie Horton* Jack J. Billings Richard O. Franzen Naperville, Illinois summa cum laude Bensenville, Illinois Management, Marketing Glen Ellyn, Illinois Computer Science Computer Science, Applied Austin Ionta Mathematics Jacqueline Freeman Naperville, Illinois cum laude Finance, Accounting: C .P .A . Hana Blazej Homer Glen, Illinois Bridgeview, Illinois Finance Emily Alise Kaniewski Chemistry Munster, Indiana Luke Benjamin Friedrich Chemical Microscopy Lexanna Lou Bohan Pekin, Illinois magna cum laude Computer Science Amanda Kester* Mendon, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois Finance Emily Gaither Actuarial Science cum laude Tage D. Brahmbhatt* O’Fallon, Illinois Jake Kola Bartlett, Illinois Biology Downers Grove, Illinois Economics Biology Orlando Gallegos BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE Angus Buller Aurora, Illinois Matt Koski cum laude Marketing, Management Yorkville, Illinois Moline, Illinois Finance, Economics Entrepreneurship & Small Morgan Christine Geiser Business Management Freeport, Illinois Vihar Kothari Exercise Science Carol Stream, Illinois Economics

#NCGrad2018 *Degree to be awarded later - 24 - Lauren Marie Kroner Matthew C. Maladra Matthew John OBzera Amanda Kay Robinson Markham, Illinois Batavia, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Milan, Illinois Biology Computer Science Computer Science Economics

Jordan Krueger Brandon L. Malone Grace Elizabeth Onesti Timothy Roe cum laude Bonfield, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Homer Glen, Illinois Hoffman Estates, Illinois Accounting: Corporate, Actuarial Science Accounting: C .P .A . Biology Management Zachary S. Orban Anthony I. Rosado Haley Kristine Kuck Matthew Alan Marcotte cum laude Elgin, Illinois cum laude Bonfield, Illinois College Scholar Psychology Sandwich, Illinois Finance, Economics Aurora, Illinois Chemistry Neuroscience: Behavioral Alejandro M. Rosales David B. Mathews* cum laude Marissa Lynn Kulak Oswego, Illinois Abena F. Owusu Glendale Heights, Illinois cum laude Computer Science Oswego, Illinois Exercise Science Naperville, Illinois Psychology, Neuroscience Accounting: C .P .A ,. Management Alyssa Mauzer Nathan Ruffatti Morris, Illinois Matthew W. Pandocchi Gardner, Illinois Daniel Robert LaBerry Biology Carpentersville, Illinois Physics New Lenox, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Athletic Training Taryn McKenna Shaun A. Rush cum laude Joseph Pastore Naperville, Illinois Mary Katelyn Lanoue College Scholar magna cum laude Management College Scholar Sterling, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Manteno, Illinois Biology Physics Davonte Emir Sanders- Biochemistry Funches Luke McCaw Natalie R. Pavlik Bolingbrook, Illinois Antonio LaPorte Bloomington, Illinois cum laude Finance magna cum laude Marketing North Aurora, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Dacia Lorraine Sands Chemistry Micaylan Nicole McDonald Aurora, Illinois summa cum laude Landon G. Petzoldt Economics, Finance Taylor Renée Lauster Pekin, Illinois summa cum laude Romeoville, Illinois Actuarial Science, Finance College Scholar David A. Santana Chemical Microscopy Frohna, Missouri Wheaton, Illinois Matthew McGowan Computer Science Accounting: C .P .A . Viviana León New Lenox, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Economics, Finance Kimberly Castillo Porsovigan Dane Schielein Finance, Economics magna cum laude Dixon, Illinois Rolando Medrano Plainfield, Illinois Actuarial Science, Finance Jessica Marie Lewis Bellwood, Illinois Psychology Roselle, Illinois Computer Science Joseph M. Schmitt Psychology Giacomo Raimondi cum laude Stephen J. Meister Minooka, Illinois McHenry, Illinois Eleas Loukenas magna cum laude Exercise Science Finance, Actuarial Science Aurora, Illinois Bartlett, Illinois Computer Science Chemistry James Rector Amy Lynne Simmons Galena, Illinois summa cum laude Kayla Madigan Abby Kristine Mickley Accounting: C .P .A . Tinley Park, Illinois Bloomingdale, Illinois cum laude Psychology Biochemistry Morrison, Illinois Ryan Allen Reeves Exercise Science Kewanee, Illinois Erin Lynn Smigla* Nathan James Maher Economics, Accounting: C .P .A . Hoffman Estates, Illinois Oswego, Illinois Matthew Mielke* Neuroscience: Behavioral Computer Science Lisle, Illinois Shane Rachael Esmeralda Radiation Therapy Rejuso Nicole Louise Smith Kara Alison Majich Carpentersville, Illinois cum laude cum laude Brittany Molenda Economics Downers Grove, Illinois Orland Park, Illinois Wheaton, Illinois Psychology Radiation Therapy Computer Science Jacob Rizzo #NCGrad2018 Bolingbrook, Illinois Meagan Elizabeth Ann Moore Exercise Science Naperville, Illinois Computer Science *Degree to be awarded later - 25 - Aaron Matthew Jennifer Leah Voytell Amanda R. Wright Marcus Spivey cum laude magna cum laude Spring Grove, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Riverside, Illinois Neuroscience: Behavioral, Finance, Economics Psychology Exercise Science Tabin Vrba Riane Elizabeth Ruth Ma-achah Giselle Steele magna cum laude Wrobleski Wheaton, Illinois Oak Forest, Illinois cum laude Actuarial Science Accounting: C .P .A . LaSalle, Illinois Psychology Austin Tennant Steven Waldrop Roselle, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Jasmine Marasigan Yang Economics, Finance Management cum laude Schaumburg, Illinois Anthony Tomsovic Waverly C. Walker Exercise Science cum laude Naperville, Illinois Hanover Park, Illinois Finance, Economics Michael Ryan Zebold Exercise Science summa cum laude Colton James Monroe West Darien, Illinois Brett Daniel Twohill Winnebago, Illinois Biology Lemont, Illinois Exercise Science Finance, Economics Elsa Lizette Zuniga Mayson Whipple cum laude Emily E. Vargo Byron, Illinois College Scholar Hoffman Estates, Illinois Chemistry East Moline, Illinois Accounting: C .P .A . Biology Benjamin Joseph Wiley Y Thien Tran Vo West Chicago, Illinois Stephanie Rochelle Zwick Aurora, Illinois Exercise Science cum laude Biology Aurora, Illinois Robert J. Wingerter Accounting: Corporate Nathaniel James Vogel Prospect Heights, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois Economics, Finance Computer Science BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

#NCGrad2018 - 26 - James A . McDermet M ’92 Sally Dyck Jeffrey J . Oesterle ’76 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair Bishop; Northern Illinois Conference Owner Senior Vice President (Retired) The United Methodist Church Plaza Properties Global and Americas Operations Chicago, Illinois Schererville, Indiana Starbucks Corporation Carli Franks ’05 Steven Rubin Mercer Island, Washington Senior Marketing Strategist, Partner Stephen T . Sellers ’76 Consolidated Investment Group Kitchens to Go Vice Chair, Academic Affairs Denver, Colorado Naperville, Illinois CEO Troy D . Hammond Maureen C . Ryan ’83 Gennari Applied Noetics President; North Central College Senior Director Batavia, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Seattle Genetics David W . Kelsch Bothell, Washington Nancy Hanson ’79 Vice Chair, Business Affairs Former Teacher; Naperville Ali Setork President and CEO Community Unit School Dist. 203 President Advanced Data Technologies, Inc. Chicago, Illinois DynaCom Management, Inc. Naperville, Illinois Naperville, Illinois Thomas Harter Sr . Erin L . Bishop ‘93 Chairman and CEO Jeffrey K . Swallow ’94 Vice Chair, Enrollment Harter Investment Strategies Chairman and CEO Management and Student Affairs Naperville, Illinois Magnetrol International, Inc. Senior Corporate Counsel Aurora, Illinois Caterpillar Inc. Kris Hartner Nashville, Tennessee Owner Scott Wehrli ’91 Naperville Running Company Secretary/Treasurer and Partner Donald C . Sharp Naperville, Illinois Dukane Precast, Inc. Vice Chair, Institutional Naperville, Illinois Advancement Steven H . Hoeft ’73 President and CEO; Coolfire Solutions Attorney; McDermott, Will & Emery Herman B . White Jr . St. Louis, Missouri Chicago, Illinois Senior Scientist; Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Joseph Mallon ’80 Holly Humphrey ’79 Batavia, Illinois Chair of Audit Committee President Partner (Retired) Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Lee J . Woolley ’85 Deloitte & Touche, LLP New York, New York President, Mid-Atlantic Region BNY Mellon Wealth Management Chicago, Illinois Peter P . Jones ’76 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Kevin M . Gensler CEO Secretary Mind Safety Management, LLC Maria E . Wynne ’77 President; Dommermuth, Cobine, St. Louis, Missouri CEO Leadership Greater Chicago West, Gensler, Philipchuck, Corrigan Hee-Soo Jung Chicago, Illinois & Bernhard, Ltd. Bishop; Wisconsin Conference Naperville, Illinois The United Methodist Church Andrea Beck ’97 Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Life Trustees: Independent Financial Consultant J . Raymond Kinney III (H) ’10 William J. Abe ’50* New York, New York Partner, Blooming Color J. Steven Bergerson* John D. Bramsen ’60 Esther T . Benjamin ’90 and Maclyn Group John J. Case* SVP, Global Public Affairs Naperville, Illinois Gerald M. Cole* & Chief Benefit Officer Bill Kottmann Harris W. Fawell ’51 Laureate Education CEO Donald J. Hackl Baltimore, Maryland Edward-Elmhurst Health, Roger F. Hruby Sr. ’58, (H) ’11* Kathryn Birkett Naperville, Illinois Jean C. Murray, O.P. Superintendent of Schools; Indian Ronald Lueptow ’81 Holly I. Myers ’69 Prairie School District 204 (Retired) Chief Financial Officer Richard G. Norenberg ’55 Geneva, Illinois ArrMaz Custom Chemicals, Inc. Julius S. Scott Jr. Robin Boren Mulberry, Florida Richard F. Wehrli ’56 Harold R. Wilde (H)‘15 President; Pivotal Home Solutions Tom Miers AGL Resources Robert A. Wislow ’67 Market President Beth Thomas ’63 Zimmermann Naperville, Illinois Naperville Bank and Trust, Matthew S . Brill ’97 A Wintrust Community Bank Derivatives Trader Naperville, Illinois Honorary Trustees: James E. Bramsen ’59 Tourmaline Partners Michael R . Naset Pottstown, Pennsylvania George A. Darrell Senior Partner (Retired) Leota Buss ’51 Ester Tom Carroll Accenture LLP John M. Giannini ’84 Naperville, Illinois EVP, Chief Administrative Officer John L. Novak ’64 #NCGrad2018 (Retired) William N. Plamondon RR Donnelley Myron W. Wentz ’63, (H)’11 Naperville, Illinois

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