FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
2018 APRIL TWENTY-SEVENTH AND TWENTY-EIGHTH
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CENTER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
V18-121299 “ The University of Southern Indiana is an engaged learning community advancing advancing community learning engaged an is Indiana Southern of University The “ education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering fostering and awareness, cultural and civic enhancing knowledge, and education partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs. We prepare individuals to to individuals prepare We programs. outreach comprehensive through partnerships live wisely in a diverse and global community.” global and diverse a in wisely live —USI Mission Statement Mission —USI 2018 Commencement Exercises Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Graduate Ceremony Friday, April 27, 2018 6:30 p.m.
Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Leigh Anne Howard, Director of Master of Arts in Communication; Professor of Communication Studies National Anthem Taylor N. Goebel ’21 Welcome and Introductions Linda L. M. Bennett, President Reflection Shawneis A. Jones M’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Mayola Rowser ’95 M’99, Director of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Nursing The Commencement Address Linda L. M. Bennett, President Introduced by W. Harold Calloway, Trustee Presentation of the Honorary Alumni Award W. Harold Calloway, Trustee Assisted by John B. Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Presentation of Candidates for Honorary Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Daniel M. and Janet L. Fuquay, Doctor of Laws Presented by Amy W. MacDonell, Trustee Chris D. Melton, Doctor of Laws Presented by Kenneth L. Sendelweck ’76, Trustee Conferral of Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Matthew J. Hanka, Director of Master of Public Administration Program; Associate Professor of Political Science Doctoral Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Master Degrees Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association John B. Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony. Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts.
2 Linda L. M. Bennett to Deliver Commencement Address
he speaker for the Graduate Ceremony is USI president, TDr. Linda L. M. Bennett. Bennett became USI’s third president in July 2009, after serving as USI’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs from 2003 to 2009.
In her first year as president, she led the effort to establish the University’s first strategic plan, raising academic standards and enhancing campus life for students. She is currently leading the University through its second strategic plan to continue until 2020. During her tenure, the USI Foundation led its second successful capital campaign, Campaign USI – Elevating Excellence, concluding in 2016 with gift commitments of more than $57 million. The University continued to experience growth with the addition of over $100 million in building projects. Under her leadership, USI saw growth in academic programs as the University established its first two doctoral programs—Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Education; undergraduate degrees including Manufacturing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Health Informatics; as well Linda L. M. Bennett as an online Master of Business Administration program.
An active civic leader, Bennett serves on the boards of WNIN Public Broadcasting, Deaconess Health Systems and the Welborn Baptist Foundation, among others. In the broader higher education community, she has served as chair of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents, on the Executive Committee of the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities and has been an active member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
She was recognized as the 2015 Evansville Rotary Civic Award winner, the 2016 Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award and Trailblazer Award recipient, the 2017 Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council Distinguished Citizen Award winner and, in 2018, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Woman of Distinction Honoree and the Leadership Evansville Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bennett is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in political science from the University of Cincinnati. She came to USI from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where she served from 1999–2003 as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of political science.
Bennett and her husband, Dr. Stephen Bennett, reside in Evansville. She is retiring in June 2018.
3 Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Romain College of Business Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 9 a.m.
Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Ernest H. Hall, Professor of Management National Anthem Brooklyn J. Yocum ’20 Welcome and Introductions Linda L. M. Bennett, President Reflection Shannon E. Farrell ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Mohammed F. Khayum, Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics The Commencement Address Marshall L. Byers ’94 M’19, Private Client Advisor Vice President – Investments, J.P. Morgan Chase Presentation of the David L. Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L. M. Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Curt A. Gilstrap, Assistant Professor of Business Communication Baccalaureate Degrees Mohammed F. Khayum, Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics Associate Degrees Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association Stephen W. Craven, Sr. ’76, President-Elect of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet
A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony. Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts.
4 Marshall L. Byers to Deliver Commencement Address
he 2018 Commencement speaker for the Romain College of TBusiness is Marshall L. Byers ’94. He graduated from USI in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance, and he is enrolled in USI’s Master of Business Administration online program with expected graduation in spring of 2019. He is currently the private client advisor vice president for investments for J.P. Morgan Chase in Indianapolis.
Byers started his banking career with Key Bank in 2002. He began as a branch manager where he profitably managed Key Bank’s largest Indiana branch, earning growth and profitability awards for three consecutive years. He also coached and mentored bank employees to identify investment opportunities from new and existing bank clients. In 2006, he became a financial advisor for Key Investment Services, where he provided comprehensive needs based on financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment solutions.
In his current role with J.P. Morgan Chase, he helps families solve Marshall L. Byers ’94 M’19 complex financial problems, define investment goals, and implement and monitor investment and retirement plans. He also is a trainer and mentor for the bankers of Chase Private Client.
Byers is a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Central America and the Republic of Korea. He is a member of several service organizations, including Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Frontiers International – Indianapolis Chapter and Business Ownership of Indiana (BOI), where he is past chair. BOI aims to help central Indiana residents start and grow businesses through free one-on-one business coaching and access to training and resources. Byers also is a discussion leader with Bible Study Fellowship.
He, his wife Moraa and their daughter, Gabi, reside in Indianapolis. Moraa is currently enrolled in the USI Masters of Nursing program.
5 Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises College of Liberal Arts Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 Noon
Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Joan D. deJong, Assistant Dean of College of Liberal Arts; Chair of Art and Design; Professor of Art National Anthem Cassandra M. Ooms ’19 Welcome and Introductions Linda L. M. Bennett, President Reflection Kereston L. Hochgesang ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition James M. Beeby, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History The Commencement Address Patricia S. Avery ’04, Financial Empowerment Program Specialist, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Presentation of the David L. Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L. M. Bennett, President Presentation of the President’s Medal Virgilio E. Paulino ’18 Linda L. M. Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates A. David Hitchcock, Director of Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Associate Professor of Spanish Baccalaureate Degrees James M. Beeby, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History Associate Degrees Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association Stephen W. Craven, Sr. ’76, President-Elect of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet
A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony. Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts.
6 Patricia S. Avery to Deliver Commencement Address
he 2018 College of Liberal Arts Commencement speaker is TPatricia S. Avery ’04. A graduate of USI, Avery completed a bachelor of science degree in radio and television with an emphasis in journalism in 2004. She is currently a financial empowerment program specialist at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C.
After graduating, Avery began a career at Old National Bank where she served in various roles – director of associate communications, Bank on Evansville project manager and community outreach officer. As the community outreach officer, Avery maintained partnerships with the Indiana National Guard, Ivy Tech Community College and replicated the “Bank on” model in 15 Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky communities.
In her current position with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, she leads the development of training and implementation materials that equip non-profits and other service providers to implement the Your Money, Your Goals: A financial empowerment Patricia S. Avery ’04 toolkit program. Since the program’s field test and launch in 2013–2014, the program has recruited federal, national, state, tribal and local organizations that have trained over 25,000 individuals in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and three territories.
Avery has served the community through organizations such as Aurora, the lead agency for the Commission on Homelessness, which was the umbrella for the Raising Incomes and Homeless Youth work. She served as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador, and on the American Cancer Society’s CEO Strategic Advisory Committee for Advocacy. She is currently a member of the ACS CAN National Ambassador Team.
Her professional and community work has led to numerous presentations and public speaking engagements. Avery has been recognized for her leadership efforts with the following awards: Leadership Evansville Individual Award in Government and Public Service; Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community; Thomas R. Early Humanitarian Award from the Tri-State Alliance; State Lead Ambassador of the Year; Advocate of the Year from the United Way of Southwestern Indiana; and in 2017, the Albion Fellows Bacon Award from the Women’s Equality Day of Evansville.
Avery and her husband Dennis reside in Evansville. Together, they have five children and five grandsons.
7 Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 3 p.m. Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Jeffery W. Seyler, Chair of Chemistry Department; Professor of Chemistry National Anthem Aiden L. Muth ’19 Welcome and Introductions Linda L. M. Bennett, President Reflection Whitney D. Mosier ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Zane W. Mitchell, Jr., Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering The Commencement Address Kirt A. Page ’98, Dean of Academic Affairs, Connect University, Myanmar Presentation of the David L. Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L. M. Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Kent W. Scheller, Professor of Physics Baccalaureate Degrees Zane W. Mitchell, Jr., Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering Welcome from the USI Alumni Association John B. Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet
A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony. Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts.
8 Kirt A. Page to Deliver Commencement Address
r. Kirt A. Page ’98 is the speaker for the 2018 Pott College of DScience, Engineering, and Education Commencement ceremony. He recently accepted the position of Dean of Academic Affairs at Connect University in Yangon, Myanmar.
A graduate of USI, Page received a bachelor of science in chemistry in 1998, graduating cum laude. He was honored with a Fulbright fellowship at the University of Mainz in Germany after graduating from USI. He earned his PhD in polymer science and engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005.
In 2005, he began working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow. His research focused on developing a fundamental understanding of the structure and dynamics of polymers in confined geometries and polymer brush systems, using a variety of characterization techniques including x-ray and neutron scattering. His career at NIST continued until 2015 with various roles as staff scientist in the materials science and Kirt A. Page ’98 engineering and polymers divisions, and science advisor in the material measurement laboratory.
In 2014, his family moved to New Delhi, India, due to his wife’s work, and Page became a high school mathematics and science instructor at the American Embassy School. When they moved to Yangon, Myanmar, in 2017, he began working as a freelance science editor, writer and educator.
Page’s most recent position of Dean of Academic Affairs at Connect University is most significant because of the current growth of higher education in Myanmar. In this role, he is the chief academic officer responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the educational programming and academic policies of Connect University. He also is the first faculty member focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum development and implementation with a focus on physics and calculus.
Recognition for Page’s research includes a multitude of publications and awards, but most notably, he was one of 15 U.S. delegates chosen out of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium.
Page and his wife, Jessica Farmer, live in Yangon, Myanmar, with their children Kendon and Bodhan.
9 Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises College of Nursing and Health Professions Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 6 p.m. Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Julie L. McCullough, Assistant Dean of Health Professions; Chair of Food and Nutrition Program; Associate Professor of Nutrition National Anthem Rachel C. Barry ’21 Welcome and Introductions Linda L. M. Bennett, President Reflection Jessica M. Oser ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Ann H. White, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Professor of Nursing The Commencement Address Kimberly J. Harper ’87 ’13, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Center for Nursing Presentation of the David L. Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L. M. Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L. M. Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Katherine R. Peak ’11 M’16, Instructor in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Baccalaureate Degrees Ann H. White, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Professor of Nursing Associate Degrees Ronald S. Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association John B. Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet
A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony. Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts.
10 Kimberly J. Harper to Deliver Commencement Address
imberly J. Harper ’87 ’13 is the 2018 Commencement speaker Kfor the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She received a diploma in nursing from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1976. In 1987, she earned her first degree from USI, a bachelor of science in nursing, and in 2013, a bachelor of science in health administration. Harper also received a master of science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1991.
Currently, Harper is the chief executive officer at the Indiana Center for Nursing in Indianapolis. She is responsible for the overall direction of the activities related to the creation and ongoing growth of the state- wide Indiana Center for Nursing. Her role also includes operational and fiscal management, public relations, communications, fundraising and strategic planning of the 501(c)(3) organization at both the state and national level.
Prior to working for the Indiana Center for Nursing, Harper worked for Indiana University for nearly 30 years. Most of that time was Kimberly J. Harper ’87 ’13 with Indiana University Medical Center where she was in several administrative roles. In 2001, she became vice president of Wishard Health Services (now Eskenazi Health), an Indiana University partner.
She has participated in a year-long training program with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Strategic Communications Fellowship. She also has certification as a public information officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and she completed a fellowship for communication of public policy with America’s Essential Hospitals.
Her personal engagement and leadership extends internationally with Sigma Theta Tau and the Global Nursing Exchange, and the International Council of Nursing, where she has become a frequent international speaker. Nationally, Harper serves on many boards and coalitions in the health industry, and currently serves as the board chair-elect for the National Nurses on Boards Coalition, where she will become board chair July 1. She also is active with regional organizations directly affecting health care in Indiana.
She frequently presents nationally and internationally, and has been recognized with numerous awards. Most recently, in 2017, she was the USI Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award recipient and the Indiana State Nurses Association winner of the Excellence in Professional Practice Award.
Harper and her husband Bob live in Indianapolis. They have two children and three grandchildren.
11 USI bestows three honorary degrees for distinguished and extraordinary service
his weekend’s honorary degree recipients are celebrated in the University of Southern Indiana Tcommunity for their continued dedication to higher education and the student experience. The recipients also are active with many civic organizations and non-profits in Southern Indiana and the Tri-state.
Daniel M. and Janet L. Fuquay and Chris D. Melton ’72 will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees. The honorary degrees will be bestowed during the Graduate Ceremony.
aniel M. and Janet L. Fuquay by the Fuquays in honor of Janet’s Dof Evansville have repeatedly father, Lloyd C. Hahn. Dan is a life demonstrated their commitment to member of the USI Foundation higher education and to the USI Board of Directors. Additionally, student experience. Both attended the Fuquay Welcome Center, Reitz High School and Indiana a new entrance point currently under University, where Dan has a bachelor construction on campus for visitors, of science in business and Janet has was made possible through the a bachelor of arts in Spanish and is a Fuquays’ generous leadership gift to member of Phi Beta Kappa. Campaign USI: Elevating Excellence. In 2017, they were honored with the They married in 1968 and continued USI Honorary Alumni Award for their education, obtaining master’s their commitment to USI. degrees. Dan attended the University of Arkansas in Germany where The Fuquays’ community involvement he received a Master of Business includes membership with the Administration while serving in Daniel M. and Janet L. Fuquay Evansville Museum, life members of the United States Air Force. Janet the Indiana University Foundation, received a Master of Arts from Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Delta Middlebury College and then pumps and related equipment. When Upsilon Fraternity, Institute for worked in Germany as a teacher. he sold the company, it had six Justice and St. Paul’s United Church offices in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky of Christ. Dan is a board member for Dan was a pilot with the United and Tennessee. Andrea Remembered Inc., a non- States Air Force and achieved the profit established by their son, Dan, rank of captain while serving in the Janet taught Spanish before publishing that raises funds for USI scholarships Vietnam War and Germany. He was a television facts magazine and later and cancer research through the awarded the Distinguished Flying owning a Dunhill franchise to recruit Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters medical personnel nationwide. and the Air Medal with 15 Oak The Fuquays reside in Evansville and Leaf Clusters. Upon returning to the They are members of the USI enjoy time with their two sons, their States, Dan was general manager for President’s Circle, Reflections Society, spouses and nine grandchildren. Hahn, Inc. for nearly a decade before and support students through the founding D & F Distributors, Inc., Daniel M. and Janet L. Fuquay which became a leading provider of Presidential Scholarship Endowment. industrial, commercial and municipal An engineering lab at USI is sponsored
12 USI bestows three honorary degrees for distinguished and extraordinary service
hris D. Melton ’72 has long been His continued involvement includes Ca friend of the University and an the USI Foundation Board of active member of the community. Directors, the USI President’s He graduated from USI in 1972 with Associates, the USI Foundation 50th a bachelor of science in business, Anniversary Committee and the and in 1987, continued his education USI Alumni Association. at the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. Community involvement includes membership in the Evansville Rotary After his sophomore year, at the age Club, I-69 BridgeLink Board, lifetime of 19, Melton worked as a financial member of the WNIN Board of intern with the U. S. Treasury Directors and St. Benedict’s Knights Department examining national of Columbus. He is a past president banks in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, of the Henderson Rotary Club and and was a national bank examiner a Paul Harris Fellow. Melton is until 1978. Melton’s career successes an SBA-certified mentor to small Chris D. Melton ’72 include president of National City business owners and a commercial Bank, senior vice-president and chief lending consultant to First Federal lending officer at AmBank Indiana, Board for 25 years, 20 of those as Savings Bank. senior vice-president and chief credit president. With his leadership, the officer at German American Bank, group completed its work. SIHE He has been awarded the USI Alumni and president at Field and Main disbanded in 2008, transferring Service Award, The President’s Bank, retiring in June 2015. 1,200 acres of land to the USI Circle and the Suzanne B. Nicholson Foundation. An additional gift of Leadership Award. While at National City Bank, $500,000 assured continued growth he worked with the late C. Wayne for the University and scholarships Melton and his wife, Diana Hale Worthington, an early supporter of for deserving students. A street in Melton, class of 1971, reside in efforts to bring higher education to campus housing named “Melton Evansville. They enjoy time with southern Indiana, and a supporter Lane” honors him for his impact. their son, daughter, their spouses of USI. Beginning in 1979, Melton and four grandchildren. helped Southern Indiana Higher In addition to his role at SIHE, Education, Inc. (SIHE) arrange Melton served on presidential search financing to build housing for USI committees for both H. Ray Hoops students. He served on the SIHE and Linda L. M. Bennett.
onorary degrees are awarded for distinguished and extraordinary service consistent with the mission of the HUniversity. That service may be to the University itself, and/or to local, statewide, national or international communities. Individuals selected to receive an honorary degree exemplify the highest ideals of integrity, service and dedication to learning.
Candidate applications for honorary degrees from the University of Southern Indiana are reviewed by a committee defined by the honorary degree award policy. Recommendations are submitted to the president for approval by the USI Board of Trustees. Such a degree is the highest form of recognition granted by USI.
13 Virgilio E. Paulino to receive President’s Medal
Government Association, National and was a USI Core 39 student Society of Collegiate Scholars and worker. Pre-Law Club, where he serves as president. As a member of the USI Paulino has worked on Honors Program, he has served numerous projects, including as an honors mentor, and he is a the Dean’s Advisory Council, member of USI’s Political Science USI Administrative Appeals Honor Society. Committee, as a representative of the University student body Paulino has been praised for his during Senator Lugar and service while at USI, but his most Congressman Hamilton’s visit notable acknowledgments are in to campus, at the Gubernatorial regard to his character. He has been Debate and during the Fuquay described as articulate, thoughtful, Welcome Center groundbreaking. professional, mature, cheerful and an excellent student. During his years at USI, Paulino has received many accolades, including Virgilio E. Paulino ’18 His display of servant leadership has Distinguished Sophomore Award, been most visible while serving as Ann and Matthew Hanka Political irgilio E. Paulino ’18 graduates resident assistant for USI’s Global Science Scholarship, Provost magna cum laude with V Community Living Learning Top Student Leader Award, USI a bachelor of arts in political Community, a position he has Foundation Excellence in Learning science and bachelor of arts in held for three years. He embodies Award, USI Philosophy Recognition philosophy. An excellent student the ability to deal effectively and Award, USI Political Science Club in the classroom, Paulino also is empathetically with people from Award, USI Law Scholar recipient, recognized for his compassion and around the world. Not only does Sherrianne Standley University dedication to service. he possess the unique ability to Service Scholarship and 2016-2017 During the College of Liberal Arts get along well with people from Homecoming King. Commencement Ceremony, Paulino diverse backgrounds, he is able to Paulino is the son of Mercedes and will receive the President’s Medal, understand the world from their Erion Babe of North Carolina. He the highest honor presented to a perspective. His compassion has has three brothers, Rafael, Nicholas graduate in the Class of 2018. earned him respect among his peers by virtue of who he is and what he and Sebastian. After graduation, As a young child, Paulino grew has done. Paulino plans to attend law school up in the Dominican Republic. at Indiana University. Upon arrival in the United States, Outside of the classroom and his Other finalists for the President’s he began to experience a sense of leadership roles, Paulino enjoys Medal from the Class of 2018 included security and order that has been volunteering with the American Angela M. DaCosta, Shannon E. a guide for his future. His goal is Red Cross, Spruce Up USI, and Farrell and Paige T. Spieth. to use the law to bring justice and has served as a Spanish to English translator on a medical mission security to the world. The Student Affairs Committee to the Dominican Republic. He of the Faculty Senate select the While at USI, Paulino has served participates in USI flag football President’s Medal recipient. in various capacities, including intramurals and Activities Student Ambassadors, Lambda Chi Programing Board movie nights; Alpha, Spanish Club, Philosophy represented USI at the Chicago Club, Emerging Leaders, Student Kent College of Law PLUS Program;
14 University of Southern Indiana Candidates for Degrees
Class of 2018
Graduate Ceremony Friday, April 27, 2018 6:30 p.m.
Doctoral Degrees
Awarding of Hoods Faculty mentors will award hoods to the degree candidates.
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Ekta R. Rathee, Evansville Advanced Practice Traci Cravotta Freeman, Union, Kentucky Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall Organizational and Systems Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mikel Hand Michele Annette Ridge, Bloomington Organizational and Systems Leadership Erin Lee Geiselman, Kokomo Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roxanne Beckham Organizational and Systems Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Constance Swenty Amy Michelle Thornton, Reynoldsburg, Ohio Advanced Practice Cynthia RaNae Herrington, Spencer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall Organizational and Systems Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mikel Hand Amy Elizabeth Walker, Evansville Advanced Practice Damir Mujic, Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall Organizational and Systems Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall Eric Lynn Wolfe, Indianapolis Organizational and Systems Leadership Michelle Kathryn Musgrave-Booth, Evansville Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall Organizational and Systems Leadership Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mellisa Hall
Post-Master’s Certificates
Kristena Barry, Kokomo Beverly Lucille Farris, Frisco, Texas Keesha Nicole Huggins, Holland, Ohio Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Thomas Blodgett, Valparaiso Janiece Ann Feuerstein, Kentwood, Michigan Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Sarah Kim, Honolulu, Hawaii Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Gian Paolo Bonador, Chicago, Illinois Susan S. Fink, Indianapolis Practitioner Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Angela Marie Maag, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Rebecca Ruth Brown, Fort Wayne Amy Marie Fish, Plymouth Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Joel Wilver Mallari, Elk Grove, California Nell Clay, Evansville Kathy A. Holscher, Vincennes Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Practitioner Joy Ugonma Ekenga, Florissant, Missouri Samantha Duncan Hudson, Eddyville, Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
15 Lisa Renee Mallory, Scott Depot, West Virginia Jackline B. Ngalame, Dublin, Georgia Sandra Kay Sellers, Lewis Center, Ohio Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Practitioner Patricia Peterson, Converse Leonie Bionson Thompson, Jacksonville, Florida Sherri K. Mathies, Orleans Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Rebecca Rakowicz, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sylvia Torres-Thomas, Winter Springs, Florida Kathleen Erin Mills, Kokomo Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Clinical Nursing Ghulam Sarwar, Larned, Kansas Alison Isabella Zeerip, Caledonia, Michigan Specialist Family Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner Adult Gerontology Clinical Nursing Heather M. Mitchell, Enfield, Illinois Specialist Amy Lynn Scamman, Fort Branch Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner
Master Degrees
MASTER OF ARTS IN Shane Bates, Evansville Derek Damon Harris, Redmond, Washington COMMUNICATION David Ellis Boarman, Owensboro, Kentucky Cassandra L. Hasenour, Newburgh Margaret Anne Carnahan, Evansville Zane C. Bogosian, Westerville, Ohio Isabella Renee Haws, Newburgh Liesl Kristin Disch, Evansville Paul Edward Brodzik, Evansville Sarah Elizabeth Heath, Henderson, Kentucky Brandy Nicole Fleck, Huntingburg James A. Brown, Evansville Steven L. Heerdink, Newburgh Thawn Za Khai, Yangon, Myanmar Jonathan S. Brown, Morganfield, Kentucky Barry J. Heichelbech, Evansville Coralie Lowicki, Lens, France Daniel Bruckner, Terre Haute Collin Ryan Hillen, Evansville Dilek Ocak, Istanbul, Turkey Christian G. Burch, Evansville Cheri Hite, Indianapolis Obed A. White, Evansville Jordan Cannon, Evansville Amber Lea Hogg, Madisonville, Kentucky Brent A. Caudle, Madison Erin Holajter-Baxter, Evansville MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Jordan Lee Chambers, Greenwood Garry Alan Holstein, New Harmony Robert Charles Lehman, Evansville Amber Michelle Chinn, Madisonville, Kentucky Amy M. Hoon, Evansville Shelby Phelps, Evansville Travis William Coffman, Terre Haute Kendra Dawn Houghland, Evansville Shelby K. Cole, Scottsville, Kentucky Jason A. Howell, Van, Texas MASTER OF ARTS IN Nicole Marie Coomer, Vincennes Jon Michael Hubers, Evansville SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, POLICY Edward Jake Crabtree, Evansville John K. Hughes, Terre Haute AND CULTURE Megan K. Dicken, Merrillville Molly Rose Hurlburt, Indianapolis Afnan Omar Alnashwan, Evansville NaToya Dorsey, Indianapolis Shaun Hurm, Carmel Phillis Rose Brown, Newburgh Latrice Nicole Dunbar, Chicago, Illinois Jennifer W. Huth, Fishers Iman Courtney Elwan, Evansville Kourtney Michele Dunlap, Evansville Sydney Jacob, Birdseye Ai Hashiguchi, Kobe, Japan Mohammad-Raed K. El-Ramahi, Newburgh Megan Elizabeth James, Tell City Miyuki Tsuchida, Moriya, Japan Stephanie Janel El Tawil, Evansville Shawneis Alexsis Jones, Danville, Illinois John K. Ethridge II, Evansville Richard Alexander Jones-Sekse, Fort Wayne MASTER OF BUSINESS Courtney Lucille Farrand, Evansville Richele Marie Kaiser, Crown Point ADMINISTRATION Jasmine Sky Fleming, Winslow Britni Deeann Kendrick, Evansville Laura R. Alexander, Evansville Chuckeia Folley, Dayton, Ohio Jordan Kiel, Quincy, Illinois Brenda Lavern Amos-Lewis, Indianapolis John Frauhiger, Milford Bailey E. Knable, Sellersburg Joseph Theodore Anquillare, Newington, Adam Michael Gilles, Evansville Zebulon D. Kramer, Livermore, Kentucky Connecticut Melina Gryschka, Garbsen, Germany Simone R. LaGrone McNary, Evansville Cindy L. Anslinger, Evansville Logan M. Guffey, Newburgh Johnna LeAnn Ladd, Evansville Kyle Ryan Anslinger, Evansville Maxwell James Haddan, Evansville Jordyn Lynne Langley, Evansville James David Ashby, Greenwood Melissa Le Hafele, Jasper Marco Louis Lanza, Quincy, Massachusetts Adam Joseph Atwood, Evansville Margaret M. Hagan, Henderson, Kentucky William Matthew Lindsey, Vincennes David R. Ballard, Evansville Brian Keith Hape, Evansville Joshua Jacob Loewen, Newburgh Danielle M. Bass, Avon Cody W. Harner, Washington Laura A. Lowery, Omaha, Illinois
16 Amanda Sue Magdaleno, Shoals Maulik Shah, Evansville Terilea A. Patton, Evansville DeAndra Marie Magdaleno, Shoals Jeffrey Scott Skirvin, Indianapolis Kiana Michelle Petty, Scottsburg Stephen March, Terre Haute Elizabeth Sleeman, Greenfield Katelyn Noelle Robinson, Evansville David Carlisle McArthur, Richmond, Kentucky Erin Faye Smith, Evansville Abby J. Sanders, Rockport Kacheyta K. W. McClellan, Jeffersonville Ashley Renee Snow, Evansville Olivia Paige Shirley, Evansville Erika McCormick, Mount Vernon Logan K. Staples, Henderson, Kentucky Stephanie L. Sickbert, Santa Claus William A. McCutchan, Evansville Shelley A. Starks, Boonville Debra L. Silberberg, Arcadia Alissa N. McMillan, Evansville Jessie Lynn Steffen, Muncie Jose Valentino Silva, Colfax Mark A. Miller, Haubstadt Jennifer L. Stilwell, Evansville Beth Ann Talley, Evansville Alan Graham Milner, Williston, Florida Susan L. Suddarth, Fairfield, Illinois Tiffani M. Weatherford, Evansville Zach Mischler, Evansville Jennifer Talley, Henderson, Kentucky Shelby D. Morris, Evansville Michael E. Thomas, Indianapolis MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Roberto Munoz, Lafayette Mari Togashi, Evansville Ryan Patrick Andrews, Cannelburg Emma K. Naas, Evansville Nancy Truong, San Jose, California JoAnna Dayle Beck, Evansville Ali A. Naderian, Newburgh Dennis Wade Turner Jr., Newburgh Chelsea Morae Brown, Evansville Angel D. Nelson, Evansville Elizabeth Nchebechukwu Uduehi, Grand Prarie, Texas Travis Allen Dickison, Clayton Journey Noelus, New York, New York Joy Chikodili Uduehi, Evansville Gi Loc Duong, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Michael Noelus, Stuart, Florida Edward J. VanHoose, Flora, Illinois Renee Merriwether Fellows, Evansville Jill Diane OBarske, Brownsburg Amy Elizabeth Waterman, Princeton John Thomas Henning, Henderson, Kentucky Sulaiman Mansour Okairy, Beaish, Saudi Arabia Bernard Justin Weithman II, Evansville Brian Albert Jorgensen, Evansville Allison R. Orwig, Sullivan Samantha Jo Wells, Sumner, Illinois Malcom Joseph Krepp, Connersville Stephanie N. Ostrowski, Arlington Heights, Skylar E. Whiteman, Paoli Joy Dyanne Millay, Mount Vernon Illinois Carly Whitesell, Zionsville Chaze Lamour Patrick, Chicago, Illinois Benjamin Guy Partridge, Newburgh Zachery Heaton Williams, Newburgh Brushell Aillyn Solorzano Romero, Managua, Venkata Vinod Pasumarthi, Sterling Heights, Nicaragua Derek L. Wynn, Madison Michigan Ulyana Yatsiv, Mezurichcha, Ukraine Jordan C. Payne, Evansville MASTER OF SCIENCE Austin Alexander Yoder, Elkhart Madelyn Kamara Pike, Evansville IN EDUCATION Patrick Carlos Zamora, San Diego, California Tyler R. Pike, Evansville Tera C. Babb, Evansville Brooke Elizabeth Ziegler, Mount Vernon School Administration and Leadership Kristen A. Powelson, Convoy, Ohio Benjamin Robert Koenig, Newburgh Nathan William Powelson, Convoy, Ohio MASTER OF HEALTH School Administration and Leadership Amanda Lynnette Racicot, Madisonville, ADMINISTRATION Jenna M. Lappe, Evansville Kentucky Elementary Education Mohammed Hamoud Alanazi, Evansville Cade F. Randolph, Delaware, Ohio Corey J. Mauck, Santa Claus Maria A. Anderson, Evansville Jamie N. Read, Evansville Mathematics Teaching Secondary Carly Josephine Andrews, Effingham, Illinois Cathy M. Reeves, Newburgh Marissa L. Weatherholt, Poseyville Carlos E. Caballero, Evansville Elementary Education Edward L. Rhoades II, Evansville Jason E. Gelarden, Jasper Valerie Elizabeth Zimmer, Haubstadt Robert Samuel Rich, Morganfield, Kentucky Erica M. Hart, Auburn Mathematics Teaching Secondary Jacey N. Riggs, Evansville Tina L. Holman, Tell City Audrey E. Riney, Evansville MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Ru Jia, Evansville Tyree L. Robinson, Jefferson City, Missouri INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Michelle A. Jones, Owensboro, Kentucky Anthony Sanders, Indianapolis Alejandro Alessio Gerardis, Ciudad Bolivar, Rebecca Marie Lucas, Elkhart Venezuela Joseph Richard Schaefer, Mount Vernon Kirsten Marquis Martin, Evansville Dalia Boulangger-Gimenez, Lima, Peru Megan Elizabeth Schutte, Evansville Alyshia Marie McCormick, Evansville Sarah Jo Scott, Harrisburg, Illinois Joshua Aaron McGan, Henderson, Kentucky Tyler Alan Scott, Newburgh
17 MASTER OF SCIENCE Karen Lynn Williams Goldie, Henderson, Melanie G. McCarty, Calhoun, Kentucky IN NURSING Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Jeremy L. Adams, Charlotte, North Carolina Matthew Walter McCracken, Evansville Family Nurse Practitioner Kasey Nicole Griffith, Scottsburg Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Katherine Rose Ahaus, Indianapolis Emily Marie McNiskin, Fort Myers, Florida Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Mary E. Guthrie, Chrisney Nursing Management and Leadership Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Darla Mae Alvey, Henderson, Kentucky Carey Kirby McPeek, Clover, South Carolina Family Nurse Practitioner Lyndsey Hansen, Henderson, Kentucky Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Family Nurse Practitioner Phillip J. Anderson, Evansville Emily Jo Mendel, Indianapolis Family Nurse Practitioner Lindsey M. Hertenstein, Fort Wayne Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Mariah Lee Atkinson, Evansville Jaimie Renee Mercer, Evansville Family Nurse Practitioner Richard Myers Higgs, Owensboro, Kentucky Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Robert Leon Bauer, Newburgh Ethan J. Merkel, Jasper Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Taylor J. Hill, Evansville Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Erica J. Bawel, Evansville Jennifer L. Meunier, Grandview Family Nurse Practitioner Paula Jean Hoffman, Saint Johns, Florida Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Erica R. Berning, Evansville Laura Miller, Effingham, Illinois Family Nurse Practitioner Michael Alexander Holland, Durham, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute North Carolina Karen Lynne Morrow, Louisville, Kentucky Melissa A. Blanton, Oldenburg Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Kara E. Holscher, Vincennes Lindsay Jane Motuliak, Urbana, Illinois Tina Jeanette Blowers, Fort Wayne Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Sarah Elizabeth Hopfinger, Dahlgren, Illinois Ashley Marie Murphy, Marion, Illinois Sarah Christine Booth, Newburgh Nursing Management and Leadership Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Brooke Nicole Ile, Mount Carmel, Illinois Kathryn Nicole Neisler, Shelbyville Stephanie Jo Calabrese, Indianapolis Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education Family Nurse Practitioner May J. Ishikawa, Indianapolis Erin E. DeWitt Nester, Newburgh Christopher James Capps, Elwood Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Valarie Dene Jacobs, Kaysville, Utah Rachel Erin O’Brien, Saint Louis, Missouri Jessica Lynne Conner, Fort Branch Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Ashley Jacobson, Grand Rapids, Michigan Thomas B. Parkes, Lawrenceville, Illinois Kelsey Dawn Cummins, Sumner, Illinois Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Dena Rachelle Kamman-Kramer, Huntingburg Jenna Brooke Pasquith, Denver, North Carolina Lilian Silva Dana, Lehi, Utah Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Chelsea Zoeller Kellams, New Albany Kelly Sue Ann Peasley, Fishers Allie Davidson, Hazard, Kentucky Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Michael P. Kennedy, Thornton, Colorado Amy Elizebeth Phelps, Utica, Kentucky Shellye Aide Davis, Princeton Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Management and Leadership Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Richard Kennedy, Lake Mary, Florida Michelle Pitcher, Vincennes Kelly Nicole Dellinger, Vincennes Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education Family Nurse Practitioner Meagan Leanne Keyes, Wheatland Brent Plummer, Beaver Dam, Kentucky Courtney Nicole Dill, Newburgh Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Irina A. Kochersperger, Evansville Laura Leigh Pond, Mansfield, Ohio Amanda N. Dillon, Lawrenceville, Illinois Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Eve Marie Lamar, Newburgh Kimberly Schwartz Powell, Henderson, Karie Ann Douglass, Newburgh Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Kentucky Stacey Lynn Landaverde, Noblesville Family Nurse Practitioner Ashly Michele Fisher, Evansville Nursing Education Nursing Management and Leadership Ann S. Reeves, Indianapolis Diana L. LeRoux, Muskegon, Michigan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Cheryl Ann Freudenberger, Louisville, Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Management and Leadership Mackenzie L. Riggs, Brooklyn, New York Brandie Gail Lewis, Gastonia, North Carolina Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Leigh Ann Fromm, Ridgway, Illinois Nursing Education Family Nurse Practitioner Britni Lynn Roark, Wheatland Larry J. Manganello, Tampa, Florida Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute James Bradley Gish, Henderson, Kentucky Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Family Nurse Practitioner Richard J. Rogers, Pesotum, Illinois Family Nurse Practitioner
18 Katelyn Renee Russell, Evansville Amy Diane Wilson, Seymour Andrew Michael Hawkins, Evansville Nursing Education Family Nurse Practitioner William Michael Monsour, Henderson, Mary Sallee, Louisville, Kentucky Sara Emma Young, Vincennes Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Jostun Martin Pomplun, Eureka, Wisconsin Alvina Elaine Scaff, Gastonia, North Carolina Lucas Everett Woodford, Mount Vernon Family Nurse Practitioner MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Tracy H. Schamel, New Albany OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Dalton A. Bartley, Evansville Kaitlin Nicole Antczak, Evansville Kellie R. Schroering, Saint Anthony Sara B. Burge, Normal, Illinois Nursing Education Jordan Armstead, Evansville Janelle Carol Burkhart, Vincennes Becky LaNell Shaw, Springfield, Tennessee Matthew R. Attebury, Evansville Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Hamilton Jacob Carr, Evansville Brittany N. Bailey, Evansville Jill Katherine Sither, Louisville, Kentucky Megan Sarah Chillson, Centralia, Illinois Lauren Michele Bathauer, Newburgh Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Megan Louise Dippel, Huntingburg Jenna Michelle Beck, New Albany Desiree J. Snider, Vincennes Glenda J. Donley, Newburgh Nursing Education Kelsey L. Blackgrave, Jasper Paul Revere Fletcher III, Evansville Molly Burrell Snider, Evansville Daniel James Caruana, Evansville Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Lindsey Brooke Gingerich, Montgomery Tiffany Chivlare, Evansville Sandra Elizabeth Snyder, Danville, Illinois Abby M. Guffey, Newburgh Allie Jo Cortez, Evansville Family Nurse Practitioner Nathan Whalen Harrison, Rockport Bobbie M. Davis, Eldorado, Illinois Samantha Jo Spellmeyer, Jasper Marleigh Morgan Hendricks, Henderson, Family Nurse Practitioner Kentucky Ellen Louise Dippel, Evansville Jason Stiles, Tell City Katlyn M. Holman-Roach, Newburgh Abigail Anne Dunigan, Evansville Nursing Management and Leadership Kasey L. King, Holton Kathryn Renee Dunigan, Evansville James Francis Stowers III, Evansville Thea Leigh Epps, Evansville Family Nurse Practitioner Kristine M. Kious, Greenfield Ann Marie Fisher, Evansville Charlotte Denice Strawser, Hoopeston, Illinois Alyssa L. Koberstein, Patoka Family Nurse Practitioner Jillian N. Koester, Wadesville Hannah M. Frederick, Vincennes Kirstyn Elizabeth Sutton, Evansville Cherish Gayle Lamborn, Elberfeld Karley Ann Garrison, Vinemont, Alabama Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Andrew M. Lendy, Newburgh Ashley Gonzalez, Vincennes Deborah Lynn Tapp, Calhoun, Kentucky Laura Elizabeth Guse, Evansville Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Destiney Rae Oeth, Mount Vernon Mary Grace Haas, Evansville Jeffrey M. Tessman, Lafayette Clinton David Rauch, Ingraham, Illinois Family Nurse Practitioner Gretchen K. Schnautz, Evansville Maranda Rain Helsley, Jasper Rebecca Lynn Thomas, Boonville Meredith Elizabeth Schoenfeld, Brownsburg Katherine Christine Hollar, Mount Vernon Family Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Mary Szafarczyk, Crown Point Martinique B. Isom, New Orleans, Louisiana Tori Lyn Timmons, Casey, Illinois Keisha G. Jackson, Ferdinand Family Nurse Practitioner Jordan Leigh Vaal, Santa Claus Kevin Nicholas Jones, Newburgh Jessica Alexis Treutler, Boonville Abigail Jean Vieke, Monroe City Nursing Education Jordan Evelyn Wassmer, Poseyville Kathryn Ann Kaiser, Evansville Shauncey M. Turi, Cincinnati, Ohio Anna Weinzapfel, Mount Vernon Jenna Kate Kruse, Evansville Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Kelsey Dawn Wilson, Evansville Katrina L. Kusick, Evansville Joshua Arthur VanZant, Mount Vernon Madison Catherine Livers, Wadesville Nursing Education MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Bethany P. Logan, Newburgh Amanda Lynn Ward, Owensboro, Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner SPORT MANAGEMENT Rachel Anne Lucas, Warsaw Cory Ray Acker, Newburgh Heather R. Ward, West Frankfort, Illinois Morgan A. Marczak, Vincennes Family Nurse Practitioner Brandon Jeffrey Barton, Newburgh Cameron Shon McBeath, Evansville Lindsey Ward, Corydon Jonathan Paul Bosley, Evansville Brandi Nicole McCord, Elnora Nursing Education Blake Andrew Broeker, Huntingburg Adria M. McDowell, Henderson, Kentucky Summer A. Watt, Princeton Brenna Mackenzi Dorsam, Dubois Family Nurse Practitioner Ashley N. Miller, Evansville Bastian Andreas Grau, Hochstadt, Germany Heather Amy White, Milton, Florida Hailey Rae Miller, South Bend Nursing Management and Leadership Matthew Lee Gray, Florence, South Carolina LeeAnne Aline Mobley, Poseyville Mark Steven Gregory, Martinsville Nicholas Ryan Morgan, Evansville
19 Amber L. Nunaley, Evansville Shanna K. Settle, Owensboro, Kentucky Serena L. White, Evansville Carissa Lynn Prince, Mount Vernon Brittney Nicole Short, Evansville Jenna Whitfield, Evansville Kali R. Riley, Evansville Wendi Raiann Simpson, Wadesville Sara Elizabeth Wilson, Carmi, Illinois Jennifer Kay Roberts, Paducah, Kentucky Robert P. Snowden, Newburgh Stephanie R. Woodworth, Newburgh Jessica Nicole Roosevelt, Grayville, Illinois Alyss Steele, Elberfeld Carissa L. Young, Huntingburg Shelby Dene’ Rothenberger, Evansville Veronika Sukupova, Shoals Taylor Noel Zieles, Knightstown Eva Violet Sanford, Evansville Haylee Washington, Evansville
This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes.
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Shuang Liang, Evansville Peter Lancaster O’Daniel, Evansville Accountancy Accountancy
Bachelor of Arts
Kaitlynn M. Batts, Boonville Nathan Maurice Grayson, Evansville Chasity Marie Myers, Evansville Business Administration Marketing Computer Information Systems, Economics and Finance, cum laude Brett Eli Blackford, Charlestown Mitchell B. Greenwood, Newburgh Management, magna cum laude Accounting and Professional Services, Cody A. Neuffer, New Harmony magna cum laude Computer Information Systems Valerie Nicole Burnett, Evansville Marketing Rachel Eileen Johnson, Decatur Cali Leigh Ours, New Harmony Economics and Political Science, Business Administration and Economics Rachel Nicole Coleman, Evansville magna cum laude Accounting and Professional Services Audrey Beth Perigo, Evansville and Finance, magna cum laude Tarek Muhammad Khaja, New Harmony Marketing Management, cum laude Churon E. Covington, Evansville Brianna Nicole Phillips, Newburgh Management Mary Ellen Laughlin, Evansville Marketing Finance, cum laude University Honors Scholar Kierstin A. Daughtery, Noblesville Marketing Hailey Alexandria Loehr, Newburgh Diana Lizbeth Rodriguez Barco, Dale Accounting and Professional Services Management Cody Alan Flamion, Ferdinand Accounting and Professional Services, Adam Hanson Martin, Cynthiana Julia Anita Russ, Evansville magna cum laude Computer Information Systems Accounting and Professional Services, cum laude Morganne Nicole Geiser, Evansville Paige Marie McClellan, Evansville Management Accounting and Professional Services Burke Douglas Strong, Speedway and German Studies, magna cum laude Marketing Amanda R. Graham, Evansville Economics and Spanish Studies, Reagan P. Mosley, Corydon magna cum laude Accounting and Professional Services and Finance, cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Kyle Matthew Aiton, Newburgh Ali Mohamed Ali Ahmed Alhayki, Evansville Nicholas R. Biever, Evansville Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services Computer Information Systems Ali Mana H Al Riman, Evansville Abdulmajeed Salim Allohaibi, Evansville Mshari Hamad A. Bin Moammar, Riyadh, Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems, cum laude Saudi Arabia Computer Information Systems Mobarak Alazemi, Evansville Jonathan M. Anderson, Goshen Computer Information Systems, cum laude Management Tannor John Bittner, Haubstadt Accounting and Professional Services Fahad T. Alfaori, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sydney Lynne Barrett, Huntingburg and Finance, magna cum laude Computer Information Systems Accounting and Professional Services, magna cum laude Taylor Daniel Bittner, Haubstadt Mohamed Isa Ali Alhali, Evansville Accounting and Professional Services Management, magna cum laude Hannah Nicole Barton, West Terre Haute University Honors Scholar Marketing Kaitlyn Rose Bland, Indianapolis Management Bshayer Alhasawi, Evansville Nathan Edward Bashor, Branchville Business Administration Computer Science Breeanna Botik, Mason, Ohio Finance and Marketing Ali Baqer A. Alhashim, Evansville James Riley Belding, Columbus University Honors Scholar Finance Marketing
21 Daniel E. Brane, LaFontaine Andrew Robert Deas, Brownsburg Austin Reid Gray, Newburgh Management Business Administration, summa cum laude Accounting and Professional Services Bailey M. Bratcher, Evansville Molleigh Jamison Doyle, Montgomery William Blake Gray, Goreville, Illinois Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services and Finance Amanda S. Brooks, Loraine, Illinois Cody Lyle Gress, Jasper Accounting and Professional Services Caleb M. Drennan, Haubstadt Computer Science Accounting and Professional Services Taylor D. Brown, Evansville Conner Joseph Gress, Jasper and Finance Accounting and Professional Services Computer Science and Finance Aaron T. Duckworth, Mount Vernon Riley Dare Griesemer, Indianapolis Management Jon G. Bryan, Indianapolis Economics Computer Science, cum laude Brian W. Eddmenson, Evansville Lee A. Gualano, Arlington Heights, Illinois Computer Information Systems Kevin Bret Buickel, Evansville Marketing and Management, cum laude Business Administration Isaiah Ehmke, Waterloo University Honors Scholar Marketing Kaitlynn Marie Burdette, Evansville Jason D. Hadley, Evansville Marketing Benjamin Michael Eklof, London, United Computer Science Kingdom Tyler Matthew Burke, Evansville Cole Mitchell Hammers, Evansville Business Administration, cum laude Marketing Business Administration Jonathan Matthew Elfreich, Evansville Ashley G. Burris, Evansville David Jose Hannesson, Indianapolis Economics Finance Management Billie-Jo Elliott, Fairfield, Illinois Benjamin C. Campbell, Evansville Jarret Hamilton Hardin, Princeton Business Administration Business Administration Finance Abigail Lee Ellis, Evansville Elijah Sandrew Cannon, Chicago, Illinois Wesley Jay Harness, Cynthiana Management Marketing Business Administration Jorden Jay English, Lyons Davis B. Carter, Denver, Colorado Eli S. Hellmer, Newburgh Management Accounting and Professional Services Computer Science and Finance Shannon Ellen Farrell, Munster Ethan Hans Heltzel, Carmel Accounting and Professional Services Zachary Michael Cates, Evansville Marketing and Finance, summa cum laude Computer Information Systems Andrew S. Hollis, Fort Branch Christopher Louis Fichtner, Bloomington Yafei Chang, Zhengzhou, China Accounting and Professional Services Marketing, cum laude Business Administration Nicholas Honesto, Carmel Elle Nicole Floyd, Henderson, Kentucky Amanda Elaine Clark, Turlock, California Computer Information Systems Economics, summa cum laude Finance Tyler Hoppenjans, Fulda Presley Taylor Fohl, Connersville Ryan Edward Clark, Evansville Accounting and Professional Services Finance Accounting and Professional Services, and Management summa cum laude Jesse Michael Forbey, Boonville Dillon Shane Howell, Poseyville Economics Andrew M. Coffman, Evansville Finance Accounting and Professional Services Brielle P. Forler, Santa Claus Jake Michael Hubbell, Linton and Finance Finance Business Administration Stephen J. Cole, Vincennes Mena J. Fulton, Bloomington Alexander J. Huelsman, Fort Branch Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services Business Administration and Computer Information Systems Noah Austin Coomes, Rockport Taylor Dale Ivy, Owensville Computer Science Storri L. Gadau, French Lick Management Marketing Brandon Michael Cooper, Newburgh Marcus C. Jaurequi, Salem Accounting and Professional Services and Johnathon Richard Gang, Crown Point Computer Science Finance, magna cum laude Marketing Aaron Luke Johnston, Evansville Tyler B. Cowan, Sturgis, Kentucky Tyler A. Garrett, Evansville Computer Science Management Computer Information Systems Junius Lee Jones, Orlando, Florida Brayden Scott Cowling, Albion, Illinois Brandon N. Gaynor, Tell City Finance Business Administration Business Administration Raymond James Kandal, Newburgh Anthony Jacob Cox, Haubstadt Alexander R. Godwin, Newburgh Marketing, magna cum laude Computer Science Economics Austin Jay Kempf, Richland Frederick Alton Cummings, Doolittle Mills Ryan P. Goeltz, Evansville Economics Marketing Marketing, cum laude Shelby Mae Kleindorfer, Bloomington Sean Cutsinger, Mount Vernon Eli Joseph Goforth, Mount Vernon Economics and Finance Marketing Computer Information Systems
22 Ashley Nicole Kloss, Vincennes Jennifer Jill Mizikar, Batavia, Illinois Jacob Neal Reed, Henderson, Kentucky Finance Management, cum laude Finance Jacob Michael Knecht, Henderson, Kentucky Christopher B. Moody, Evansville Morgan Nichole Robbins, Henderson, Computer Science, cum laude Computer Information Systems Kentucky Marketing Katelyn Dawn Kocher, Bridgeport Adam Thomas Moore, Newburgh Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services Liam Robinson, Evansville Business Administration Kyle A. LaFaive, Plymouth Shelbi J. Morris, Brazil Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services Luke Joseph Rohlman, Evansville and Finance, cum laude and Finance Management Megan Katherine Lambert, Indianapolis Jared S. Myers, Bloomfield Hannah M. Rosebrock, Newburgh Marketing Marketing Accounting and Professional Services, cum laude Cameron Lee Lancaster, Washington Samuel A. Myres, Boonville Marketing Computer Science Caleb C. Scherzinger, Celestine Accounting and Professional Services, Tori Elizabeth Lange, Ferdinand Weston A. Nagy, Evansville magna cum laude Marketing Computer Science Jared Schmidt, Columbia, Illinois Braxton Lee, Rochester Luke Michael Neitzke, Evansville Management Management Marketing Kevin Benjamin Schuh, West Salem, Illinois Lacey Ashtyn Lee, Corydon Bryce James Neukam, Dubois Accounting and Professional Services Marketing Marketing and Finance, magna cum laude David F. Lepp, Fishers Bryce William Newman, Mount Vernon Jessica Nicole Schwenk, Jasper Computer Science Finance Marketing Ashlee Dawn Lewis, Princeton Rachel Jean Northcutt, Goodland Wyatt Edward Seng, Evansville Management Accounting and Professional Services, Business Administration magna cum laude Zachary Bryant Lockyear, Newburgh Gloria Tatenda Sengwe, Mvurwi, Zimbabwe Computer Information Systems, cum laude Hunter Alan Oakley, Evansville Economics Finance Rachel M. Lueken, Ferdinand University Honors Scholar Management, cum laude Johnathan P. Oliver, Gary Justin M. Shaffer, Indianapolis Management Christina M. Lutes, Bloomington Computer Science Economics Kevin Ortiz, Evansville Kylie Elaine Sheffer, Evansville University Honors Scholar Accounting and Professional Services Finance Steven D. Mallinak, Evansville John Thomas Overfield, Henderson, Kentucky William Tyler Shook, Poseyville Computer Science Management Computer Information Systems and Grant Thomas Malott, New Castle Alexander Reed Palstring, Evansville Computer Science Marketing Accounting and Professional Services Colton D. Simpson, Fairfield, Illinois Kristy A. Martin, Evansville Cain A. Parker, Petersburg Management Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Matthew D. Sims, Evansville and Finances Ashley E. Mason, Trafalgar Computer Information Systems and Marketing Joshua D. Pearson, Evansville Marketing Management Mitchell D. Masterson, Carmi, Illinois Arnish Singh, Evansville Accounting and Professional Services Cassandra L. Peaslee, Floyds Knobs Computer Science and Finance, summa cum laude Marketing Luka V. Soselia, Tbilisi, Georgia John W. Mathews, Mount Vernon Anna M. Phillips, Evansville Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Accounting and Professional Services Brien J. Southwell, Evansville Cole Jordan Matthews, Indianapolis Brooke Ashley Pissarski, Evansville Finance Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Hayden Sovar, Owensboro, Kentucky and Finance Lucas A. Mayer, Haubstadt Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Carli Pitts, Newburgh Jared J. Sparrow, Huntingburg and Finance Business Administration Management Michael D. McDaniel, Evansville Kaylynn J. Poole, Henderson, Kentucky Michael David Spaulding, Markleville Business Administration Marketing Computer Science James Andrew McDowell, Evansville Hannah Nicole Potts, Eldorado, Illinois Kyle Matthew Spears, Indianapolis Computer Science Accounting and Professional Services Marketing Joshua Michael Miller, Newburgh Emilynne V. Ramsey, Owensville Jordan A. Sprague, Westfield Marketing Business Administration Finance Mariah Mitchell, Owensboro, Kentucky Austin Drew Rasche, Jasper Marketing Economics
23 Lauren Jeanette Springhetti, Newburgh Matthew Walter Tiffany, Indianapolis William W. Whitescarver, Indianapolis Business Administration Accounting and Professional Services Computer Information Systems and Finance Brandon M. Staback, Haubstadt Te’Ayla Renee Whitfield, Fort Wayne Finance, magna cum laude Kolten Khristian Turner, Owensville Accounting and Professional Services, Business Administration cum laude Ian Bradley Stamm, Newburgh Computer Information Systems Tessa J. Turner, Tell City Megan Jeanette Wildeman, Evansville Management Accounting and Professional Services, Andrew Tyler Stiko, New Palestine magna cum laude Finance David A. Turpin, Evansville Business Administration Alexis N. Will, Evansville Katy Elizabeth Storms, Evansville Marketing Accounting and Professional Services Chelsea Nicole Volz, Castaic, California Marketing, magna cum laude Brandon M. Will, Evansville Chelsea Danielle Sullenger, Evansville Computer Information Systems, cum laude Finance Shong Vue, Evansville Computer Science Brandon Thomas Williams, Avon JaDrien R. Sutton, Evansville Marketing Management Alise Chantel Louisa Walker, Rushville Finance Jenny C. Wilson, Henderson, Kentucky Alesha Rachelle Sykes, Evansville Economics, summa cum laude Business Administration Sarah Danielle Wargel, Evansville Marketing, magna cum laude Danaya Danyell Winstead, Evansville Kyle Fethi Tanriverdi, Oconomowoc, Marketing Wisconsin David Scott Watts, Orleans Finance Management Lauryn A. Wire, Evansville Economics Christa J. Tenbarge, Haubstadt Tristan James Weihmann, Newburgh Marketing Computer Information Systems and Thomas Blaine Wiseman, Corydon Computer Science Accounting and Professional Services, Van Thawng, Indianapolis magna cum laude Management Miles Ethan Weissmann, Evansville Marketing Crystal Monique Wolfe, New Harmony Colin S. Theriac, Evansville Management Computer Science, magna cum laude Nikki M. Welch, Lincoln City Accounting and Professional Services Hayden Woodbrey, Saco, Maine Cassidy L. Thomas, Corydon, Kentucky Computer Science Accounting and Professional Services, Cole Alan Wendholt, Huntingburg magna cum laude Business Administration
Associate of Science
Jennifer G. Beshears, Wadesville Lucy R. Jackson, Evansville Matthew J. Watts, Tell City Business Business Business
This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes.
24 College of Liberal Arts Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 Noon
Bachelor of Arts
Peyton K. Ahrens, Evansville Erin-Rose Jacqueline Decaudin, Fishers Alexa Nicole Koch, Santa Claus Visual Art K-12 and Art, cum laude Spanish Studies, cum laude Criminal Justice and Sociology Mohammad Abdulaziz H. Al Khalifa, Matthew R. DeVault, Evansville Tonya Reneé Lance, Palmyra Saihat, Saudi Arabia English Visual Art K-12 English Kayla A. Dick, Indianapolis McKenzie Carol Leath, Indianapolis Livia Rose Alexander, Evansville Psychology Psychology, cum laude Art, magna cum laude Cody Emerson David Draper, Evansville Megan Amelia Lee, Tallahassee, Florida Traherne O. Ambrosia-Brown, Tomah, History and International Studies Theatre Arts Wisconsin Kyle Alexander Ellis, Fairfield, Illinois Sarah Rebecca Lewis-Robinson, Marion Psychology, cum laude English Psychology Hannah Ann Armstrong, Haubstadt University Honors Scholar Mohammed Youssef Fayed, Warsaw English Psychology, cum laude Robert Gordon Long, Evansville Shelby Danyelle Beavin, Evansville German Studies Brittni Alexis Garcia, Pembroke Pines, Florida Art, magna cum laude Theatre Arts, magna cum laude Shane Daniel Martin, Wadesville Katelyn M. Besing, Newburgh Criminal Justice Amanda R. Graham, Evansville Art Spanish Studies and Economics, Paige Marie McClellan, Evansville Katie Lynn Biggs, Osceola magna cum laude German Studies and Accounting and English, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Professional Services, magna cum laude David Michael Birge, Jasper Abigail Nicole Griggs, Zionsville Kasey Marie Means, Evansville Theatre Arts, magna cum laude English, cum laude French Studies and Psychology University Honors Scholar Brianna Michelle Burgess, Terre Haute John William Merritt III, Speedway Psychology Lindsey M. Hansen, Algonquin, Illinois Theatre Arts Spanish Studies, cum laude Brittney Jean Byrd, Evansville Santiago Moore De Fazio, Evansville Visual Art K-12, cum laude Michael Gabriel Hayden, Huntingburg Spanish Studies, cum laude International Studies, cum laude Kourtney Elizabeth Caldwell, Evansville Virgilio E. Paulino, East Hanover, New Jersey Art Kereston Lynn Hochgesang, Saint Anthony Philosophy and Political Science, Communication Studies and German magna cum laude Lacee Nicole Clement, Corydon, Kentucky Studies, cum laude University Honors Scholar History, cum laude Kristen L. Huff, Evansville Claudia Patricia Pena Conrado, Evansville Brandon Michael Cooper, Newburgh Art Spanish Studies International Studies, magna cum laude Monica Marie Jarboe, Oakland City Callie M. Poehlein, Tobinsport Jara Deanne Crawford, Middletown Psychology Art, summa cum laude Spanish Studies and French Studies, magna cum laude Jacqueline Roseanne Jarocki, Evansville Lydia Marie Rahman, Newburgh University Honors Scholar Anthropology and International Studies Spanish Studies, summa cum laude Talia Danae Crist, Evansville Meranda Lynn Jester, Santa Claus Alyssa L. Ralph, Owensboro, Kentucky Theatre Arts, magna cum laude German Studies English, magna cum laude Kacie Dalton, Martinsville Julia Denise Johnson, Indianapolis Katelyn M. Ryder, Harrisburg, Illinois French Studies and International Studies, English Art and Psychology cum laude Rachel Eileen Johnson, Decatur Ellen Renee Sauter, Speedway Dominique L. Darden, Evansville Political Science and Economics, Anthropology Public Relations and Advertising magna cum laude Brendon John Schmitt, Mount Vernon James Brian Davis, Brownsburg Hannah Jones, Tell City International Studies and Spanish Studies, German Studies, magna cum laude Theatre Arts, cum laude cum laude University Honors Scholar Nikela Parks Klinghagen, Spearfish, Jourdan Christopher Seib, Evansville Tylar Erin Dean, Long Beach, California South Dakota German Studies, cum laude Art German Studies
25 Alexis Danielle Skelton, Westfield Kathryn Yu Volkman, Floyds Knobs Ellana Carlyle Winfield, Evansville Spanish Studies, magna cum laude Criminal Justice, magna cum laude English and French Studies University Honors Scholar Blake Stephen Smith, Evansville Jackeline Michelle Yagual Flores, Guayaquil, English, cum laude Jenny Rose Wagner, Lyons Ecuador English Teaching and Spanish Studies Psychology, magna cum laude Ryan K. Stilabower, Fort Wayne Teaching, summa cum laude University Honors Scholar Radio and Television McKenna Brooke Watson, New Albany Sara Jaffer A. Zainudeen, Saihat, Saudi Arabia Bethany LeAnn Swartzentruber, Montegomery Criminal Justice, cum laude English Art, cum laude Tharushi Darshika Wattewewa, Kandy, Alexis Michelle Tenbarge, Greenwood Sri Lanka Public Relations and Advertising French Studies and International Studies, Amanda Jean Tindle, Lowell cum laude Psychology University Honors Scholar Kenyana L. Trambles, Merrillville Sydney Michelle Welch, Louisville, Kentucky Theatre Arts Radio and Television
Bachelor of Professional Studies
Joseph Michael Acchiardo, Newburgh Ashley Marie Hutchinson Owen, Austin Tammy Renee Rickard, Pekin Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Individualized Studies, cum laude Whitney Lynn Baird, Indianapolis Kallista Camaree Jones, Crossville, Illinois Orlando Ellis Rutledge, Louisville, Kentucky Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Paris L. Bluitt, Indianapolis Brandon Kelley, Evansville Olivia Michelle Songer, Huntingburg Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Kara Danielle Bobo, Evansville Andrea L. Kiessel, Evansville Marcellous Orlando Washington, Lexington, Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Kentucky Individualized Studies Meghan Liana Bouchie, Vincennes Aaron R. Lamar-Hughes, Hazleton Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Elizabeth Ann Weil, Fishers Individualized Studies Madison Bailey Brown, Evansville Christopher S. Matthews, Evansville Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Jennifer S. Welch, Union City Individualized Studies Kailey R. Fair, Petersburg Jacob T. Mothershed, Evansville Individualized Studies Individualized Studies Daniel B. Welickovitch, Evansville Individualized Studies Michelle Marie Faulkner, Evansville David A. Perez, Chicago, Illinois Individualized Studies, cum laude Individualized Studies Amanda Wolf, Boonville Individualized Studies Amy Hunt, Evansville ShaeBreann Ashlee Richardson, Petersburg Individualized Studies Individualized Studies
Bachelor of Science
Mark Abell, Evansville Natasha Marie Awbrey, Bedford Katie Lynn Biggs, Osceola Political Science Art Psychology, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Alexander M. Abrams, Newburgh Lauren A. Baker, Jeffersonville English Psychology Hailey Michelle Billings, Newburgh Public Relations and Advertising Travis M. Addington, Indianapolis Elizabeth Brooke Barnes, Newburgh Criminal Justice Psychology, cum laude Amber Lynn Bishop, Indianapolis Criminal Justice, magna cum laude Steven Taylor Albin, Evansville Alexandria Marie Bartley, Newburgh Criminal Justice Psychology, cum laude Erin Danae Bonner, McLeansboro, Illinois Psychology, cum laude Taylor Michelle Alderton, Freelandville Taylor Lauren Bell, Evansville University Honors Scholar Psychology Public Relations and Advertising Natalie Elise Bozett, Centralia, Illinois Hanna L. Arney, Evansville Timothy Scott Bennett, Newburgh Psychology, magna cum laude Psychology Philosophy and Psychology Katherine L. Brown, Bedford Adrieonna Nikole Asher, Madison Sarah Anne Bickett, Newburgh Criminal Justice Psychology, cum laude Philosophy Mariah Brown, Atlanta, Georgia Sarah Brooke Atkinson, Anderson Osman Ralph Bien Aime, Henderson, Kentucky Psychology Psychology Psychology
26 Maggie Louise Browne, Burlington, Kentucky Amanda Jo Duckworth, Mount Vernon Aaron James Heichelbech, Huntingburg Theatre Arts, magna cum laude Communication Studies History Jaleigh Christine Bugher, Hazelton Ashleigh Lane Dulik, Kouts Kiana Maree Helms, Ellettsville Psychology Theatre Arts Criminal Justice Yvonne Bunch, Chicago, Illinois Rylan Jay Dunlap, Fort Branch Faith Anastasia Henderson, Terre Haute Public Relations and Advertising Sociology Psychology Tharilyn Bunker, Evansville Rebecca Ann Durnell, Chandler Allison Ellen Hermes, Vincennes Theatre Arts, cum laude Psychology Psychology, magna cum laude Trevor Isaac Burklow, Evansville Jason Michael Eagleson, Newburgh Ariel Dawn Holcombe, Spencer Public Relations and Advertising Public Relations and Advertising Public Relations and Advertising Erica Kris-Tina Burton, Columbus Drew Allen Elsner, Newburgh Alexandria Louise Houchin Lee, Petersburg Philosophy, cum laude Public Relations and Advertising English, cum laude Alexandra A. Calhoun, Greenwood Hannah Marie Emmons, Washington Avery William Howard, Noblesville Criminal Justice and Sociology Psychology Theatre Arts Tanna M. Carman Small, Richland Jacob Malcolm Glaser Englert, Evansville Mallory Nicole Howard, Evansville Visual Art K-12, cum laude Criminal Justice and Sociology, cum laude Psychology University Honors Scholar Morganne Taylor Carpenter, Crawfordsville Abbey M. Huffine, Evansville Criminal Justice Hunter Ryan Euler, North Vernon Psychology, cum laude Radio and Television Jordan Wallace Cates, Evansville Kelsey Marie Iacampo, Evansville Public Relations and Advertising Morgan Taylor Eyre, Henderson, Kentucky Communication Studies, magna cum laude English Theanoe Irene Christos, Valparaiso Danyon N. Jarvis, Evansville Art Luke A. Fitzwater, Evansville Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Amber K. Church Lamey, Newburgh Andrew D. Jones, Evansville Psychology, cum laude Jacob Daniel Fleming, Evansville Criminal Justice Public Relations and Advertising Taylor Nicole Clarich, Crown Point Ashley Arlene Jones, Corydon Psychology Rachel Michelle Flick, Freelandville Psychology Political Science Grace Elaine Clark, Indianapolis Haley Ann Jones, Fort Branch Criminal Justice Megan Elizabeth Gainey, Bloomfield Communication Studies, cum laude Sociology Bryan Coane, Evansville Ashley Charmayne Jones-Phillips, Evansville Criminal Justice Tiffani Marie Gibson, Schererville Radio and Television History, magna cum laude Dalton L. Cullman, Evansville Kyle Matthew Keepes, Petersburg Public Relations and Advertising Kiersten Rachelle Goldman, Mount Carmel, Public Relations and Advertising Illinois Francesco C. Cutugno, South Bend Madeline Jean Kramer, Evansville Criminal Justice Radio and Television Art Joseph A. Gonzales, Newbugh Dillon L. Damrath, Henderson, Kentucky Jaymi Renee Kuplis, Indianapolis History Art Psychology Andrew Jacob Goodman, Evansville Cassidy Elizabeth Daugherty, Paoli Franchesca Land, Mooresville History Psychology Psychology Kalyn Rebekah Goodwin, Muncie Matthew Kyle Davis, Boonville Hannah R. Langford, Evansville Psychology Criminal Justice and Sociology Criminal Justice Nakia T. Goodwin, Evansville Candace April DeArmond, Evansville Jasmine A. Laury, Indianapolis Psychology Psychology, cum laude Public Relations and Advertising Serena Lily Gravil, Evansville Lauren N. Dillard, Evansville Valerie Jane Lay, Pendleton Criminal Justice Psychology, summa cum laude Psychology Cheyenne Dakoda Troie Grimes, Columbus Lonna Jo Dippel, Evansville BaLeigh C. Lengacher, Montgomery History Art and Psychology, cum laude Psychology Mariah Dawn Grove, Vincennes Erin Nicole Dobson, Elkhart Danielle Marie Lents, Evansville Psychology, cum laude Public Relations and Advertising Art Alyssa D. Guard, Evansville Austin Robert Doersam, Jasper Casey Drew Long, Spring Hill, Tennessee Psychology Criminal Justice Radio and Television Amy Elizabeth Hatchett, Nashville Jessica Rolynn Doss, Evansville Hannah Lynn Luckett, Evansville Psychology, summa cum laude Psychology and Sociology Criminal Justice University Honors Scholar Angela Dawn Draper, Evansville Timothy Niall Luczak, Zionsville Ashlyn Brooke Hedge, Lawrenceville, Illinois Criminal Justice Public Relations and Advertising Psychology
27 Rebekah Anne Mackey, Bicknell August Eleanora Elizabeth Lee Powell, Corydon Brittany Ann Sollman, Fort Branch Public Relations and Advertising Criminal Justice and Psychology, cum laude Psychology, cum laude University Honors Scholar Adeina Rae Mars, Evansville Kathryn E. Stahl, Campbellsburg Public Relations and Advertising Nicole Ellen Powell, Newburgh Political Science Psychology Bailey Jo Martin, Flora, Illinois Catherine A. Stanley, Gas City Criminal Justice Joseph Ray Powell II, Martinsville English Public Relations and Advertising Chloe Amelia Mayer, Evansville Lindsey Renae Stines, Bloomington Communication Studies Taylor Lynn Quakenbush, Odon Sociology Psychology Lauren Elizabeth Mazeika, Louisville, Kentucky Tyler Andrew Stock, Evansville Psychology, magna cum laude Amber Michele Rains, Princeton Sociology Radio and Television Shelby Lynn McNeal, Fort Branch Nicholas A. Stocker, Evansville Political Science and Early Childhood Nicholas Brian Rawden, Evansville Criminal Justice Education History Eric Allen Strong, Lafayette Rebecca Paige Meek, Carmel Alec Martin Reed, Fort Branch History Psychology Political Science Chase Steven Strother, Campbellsburg Hannah Blair Melton, Marion, Illinois Haley R. Rheinlander, Evansville Public Relations and Advertising Psychology and Public Relations and Art Donna Marie Stufflebeam, Mount Vernon Advertising, magna cum laude Erica D. Richardson, Evansville Psychology Steven Lee Miller, Indianapolis Criminal Justice Tara Danielle Swanson, Henderson, Kentucky Art Vanessa Renee Roach, French Lick Psychology Lydia Michele Moll, Evansville English, cum laude Cody John Swearingen, Borden Criminal Justice and Sociology, cum laude University Honors Scholar Criminal Justice, cum laude University Honors Scholar Whitney Christine Robertson, Indianapolis Eli W. Thompson, Vincennes Alexandria W. Mortimer, Evansville Psychology Criminal Justice Psychology Kaitlyn G. Roth, Haubstadt Allison Claire Threet, Mount Vernon Paige E. Mortis, Evansville Psychology Psychology Criminal Justice Jeffrey Ruder, Evansville Jenna Marie Turner, Corydon Chase M. Mosser, Berne Public Relations and Advertising Public Relations and Advertising History Michael Andrew Rusche, Evansville LaToyria T.R. Turner, Evansville Erin D. Mullins, Jamestown Anthropology and Criminal Justice Psychology Psychology Abigail Marie Scheller, Evansville Haley Renee Ulrich, Evansville Jacob Allen Myers, Bethalto, Illinois Communication Studies Psychology Criminal Justice Alyssa Lynn Scherzinger, New Harmony Cody Robert Ungetheim, Wadesville Brittney Marie Nash, Evansville History, magna cum laude History, magna cum laude Criminal Justice John Robert Schroeder, Mount Carmel, Illinois Kaylie L. Walbert-Henry, North Liberty Alexandra Kathleen Neikirk, Evansville Psychology, cum laude Psychology Communication Studies, magna cum laude Hunter Lee Schuler, Evansville Allen J. Walker, Newburgh Ian Michael Nesbitt, South Bend History Criminal Justice Psychology Levi Christian Keith Schulz, Santa Claus Cathlene May Warren, Vincennes Benjamin Nguyen, Niceville, Florida Art, cum laude Public Relations and Advertising Radio and Television Maria Denise Schweizer, Evansville Taylor S. Wassmer, Poseyville Dalton James Nigg, French Lick Public Relations and Advertising Psychology Criminal Justice and Sociology Joseph Scott Shudick, Noblesville BreeAnn A. Watson, Vincennes Michael Jacob Nonte, Evansville Public Relations and Advertising Communication Studies Criminal Justice Garrett Tate Shugart, Carmel Allison Ann Webster, Newburgh Tia J. O’Neil, New Albany Psychology English Public Relations and Advertising Dana Sibrel, Loogootee Samuel Matthew Wentzel, Evansville Lucas Odom, Haubstadt Communication Studies Theatre Arts Criminal Justice Carrie Elizabeth Smith, Madison Allison Rae Werner, Henryville Logan Isaiah Paris, Wabash Communication Studies Communication Studies, cum laude Criminal Justice Jacob Alexander Smith, Shelbyville, Kentucky Lydia Ellen Wheatley, Evansville Evan Zachary Phillips, Henderson, Kentucky Art Art History Maxwell Cornelius Smith, Washington Abby Elizabeth White, Covington Tori Ann Porter, Elkville, Illinois Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Psychology
28 Kathy Ann Whitehouse, Boonville Willow Juanice Williams, Odon Christine Marie Vaughan York, Evansville Art Sociology, summa cum laude Radio and Television Logan Kent Wilhite, Newburgh Landon T. Willis, Covington Jacob Lawton York, Henderson, Kentucky Public Relations and Advertising Public Relations and Advertising Criminal Justice Austin James Alan Williams, Evansville Haley J. Winiger, Evansville Zachary Joseph Young, Evansville Radio and Television Criminal Justice Studies Public Relations and Advertising Hope Elaine Williams, Indianapolis Kayla Alayne Wire, Boonville Wesley Paul Ziegler, Martinsville Public Relations and Advertising and English History Theatre Arts Tiffany Marie Wolfe, Greenwood Public Relations and Advertising
Bachelor of Social Work
Ashley Nicole Barnas, Portage Brooke Nicole Guinn, Mount Vernon Alliyah N. Patton, Evansville magna cum laude Kaitlyn E. Begle, Ferdinand Kelsey N. Hagemeier, Bruceville magna cum laude Cain Logan Proudfoot, Evansville Tamara Faye Harrelson, Norris City, Illinois Kayla Renee Berry, Monrovia Kenna Elizabeth Ralston, Vincennes Katherine Susanne Hasler, Fishers Tiffani Renae Boots, Evansville Jessie Ann Rich, Boonville Jennifer Mae Hinkel, Fort Branch cum laude cum laude Sara Beth Hoag, Evansville Jennifer L. Bouchie, Evansville Kara Breckelle Ringham, Evansville Clinton M. Hoffmann, Wadesville Sarah Rene’ Browers, Indianapolis Precious Jaycee Lea Rosser, Evansville summa cum laude Jasmine Cheyenne Hutchcraft, Evansville Cynthia A. Schonegg, Greenwood University Honors Scholar Kimberly Marie Hutchcraft, Cisne, Illinois Karen Sue Schwartz, Goshen Renee N. Buck, Evansville Emily Taylor Jarvis, Evansville magna cum laude Carrie Jaye Burress, Evansville Desiree Faye Johnson, Anderson Margot Lee Sills, Crawfordsville Staci Nicole Chambers, Indianapolis Marie Jeanette Johnson, Evansville cum laude cum laude Kaitlyn Grace Johnston, Mount Vernon Ceyanna Norma Jean Smith, East Chicago Alysha Nicole Crouse, Willimantic, Melissa Danelle Stinson, Evansville Connecticut Kaylee Dyanne Jones, Pendleton Jessica Lynn Stremming, Vincennes Melissa Jean Day, Sullivan Justin Thomas Ray Kelly, Gas City Megan Lee Tate, Sumner, Illinois Brandy Sue Dorsam, Jasper Angela Reney Leal, Boone Grove cum laude Alexa Marie Marshall, Vincennes Olivia Ellen Taylor, Solsberry magna cum laude Amanda Jean Farmer, Evansville Samantha A. Meadors, New Palestine Megan Marie Thomas, Evansville Peyton Rylie Farmer, Mount Carmel, Illinois cum laude magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Nolan A. Miller, Evansville Erika Lorraine Thompson, Crown Point Phoebe Marie Farmer, Cory magna cum laude Cailan Elise Walters, Evansville Katie Marie Feldmeier, Lynnville Amy M. Mutz, Haubstadt magna cum laude Monica D. Garrigus, Indianapolis Emily Brooke Nail, Evansville Lacey Mariah Waters, Evansville cum laude Caitlin Alika Noll, Newburgh Jennifer Lynn Wilkey, Evansville Lauren Elizabeth Goldman, Newburgh Mikaela Nichole Norder, Center Point cum laude cum laude Antonia Joyce Williams, Carmel Shelbie Danielle Gray, Evansville Brittany E. Olson, Evansville BreeAna Brooke-Justine Wilzbacher, Haubstadt magna cum laude Mackenzie Michelle Groover, Avon cum laude Tesla S. Wright, Evansville
Associate of Science
Craig L. Carroll, Evansville Kyle Dennis, Evansville Social Science Social Science
This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes.
29 Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 3 p.m.
Bachelor of Arts
Kristin A. Beckwith, Newburgh Elijah Bowman Farmer, Evansville Ariel Anh-Thao Kuhn, Evansville Elementary Education and Special Elementary Education, cum laude Special Education Education, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar
Bachelor of Science
Hanna K. Abu-Taqa, Evansville Trevor Douglas Claridge, Petersburg Jacob Andrew Dickarson, Louisville, Kentucky Environmental Science Exercise Science, cum laude Exercise Science Cesar Alba, Hanover Park, Illinois Olivia J. Clark-Kittleson, Carbondale, Illinois DayJar Dickson, Fort Washington, Maryland Exercise Science, cum laude Kinesiology, cum laude Sport Management Mahek Rashid Ali, Fishers Shane Michael Cloutier, Dyer Madison Dora, Newburgh Biology, cum laude Sport Management Exercise Science, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Meghan Renee Constantine, New Albany Parker Allen Drake, Farmersburg Bianca Michelle Allen, Indianapolis Biology Exercise Science, magna cum laude Sport Management Logan R. Cook, Paducah, Kentucky Courtney Shawn Duckworth, Mount Vernon Alexa Rae Amos, Princeton Exercise Science Exercise Science, magna cum laude Elementary Education and Early Claudia Elizabeth Cooper, Crown Point Alexander M. Dudas, Newburgh Childhood Education, cum laude Sport Management Industrial Supervision Brittny Lynn Banks, Harrisburg, Illinois Nicklaus Jean Coudret, Evansville Miranda S. Duffy, New Albany Exercise Science, cum laude Exercise Science and Kinesiology Elementary Education, summa cum laude Marrissa A. Bedolla, Huntingburg Khiry Jamal Cousert, Hammond Nathaniel F. Dulaney, Clay City, Illinois Special Education, cum laude Sport Management Geology, cum laude Joelle Nicole Bellman, Bloomfield Matthew Robert Cox, Evansville Pedro Watson Duran IV, Owensville Exercise Science, summa cum laude Mathematics Teaching, cum laude Exercise Science Lauren Christine Betz, Jasper Katherine Claire Cross, Franklin Rebecca Lynn Durcholz, Newburgh Elementary Education Special Education Sport Management Jared Michael Bond, Bloomfield Bryce Marie Cutler, Benzonia, Michigan Travis Lee Durham, Sturgis, Kentucky Biochemistry Mathematics Geology Tiffany Amber Bradford, Newburgh Angela M. DaCosta, East Hanover Katherine Paige Duty, Owensboro, Kentucky Exercise Science Biology, summa cum laude Exercise Science, cum laude Steven Andrew Brown, Evansville University Honors Scholar Dakota Ryan Eble, Boonville Biology Morgan L. Dahlstrom, Grayslake, Illinois Biochemistry, cum laude Elizabeth Jo Bunner, Newburgh Exercise Science, magna cum laude Kayla Dawn Eisenhut, Jasper Elementary Education, cum laude Ashley Kristine Dankovich, Lanesville Early Childhood Education, cum laude Alexander Standford Bush, Newburgh Elementary Education and Special Education Kaitlin E. Elder, Newburgh Exercise Science James Brian Davis, Brownsburg Elementary Education Austin B. Castleman, Boonville Biology, magna cum laude George M. Emily, Lanesville Elementary Education Sydney Marie Davis, Newburgh Kinesiology James Paul Cecil, Owensboro, Kentucky Elementary Education Kacy Michael Eschweiler, Saint Charles, Exercise Science Taylor Gabrielle Davis, Westfield Missouri Allison B. Church, Boonville Elementary Education and Special Sport Management, summa cum laude Elementary Education Education, magna cum laude
30 Lynde Michelle Evans, Patoka Livia Mari Hopper, Mount Vernon Madison Ann Loehrlein, Evansville Elementary Education, magna cum laude Biology, magna cum laude Elementary Education, cum laude Madison Anne Falkenstein, Evansville Donald Scott Howard, Evansville Kyle M. Long, Newburgh Physical Education Teaching Mathematics Industrial Supervision Michael W. Feller, Newburgh Emily Howes, Petersburg Ashley Danielle Luecke, Evansville Exercise Science Elementary Education, magna cum laude Exercise Science Moriah Jane Fleck, Saint Anthony Kaci Nicole Ikerd, Bedford Payton Leigh Lykins, Henderson, Kentucky Exercise Science, summa cum laude Sport Management Biology and Environmental Science, cum laude Alexandra Nicole Flora, Newburgh Taylor Beth Jennings, Carbondale, Illinois University Honors Scholar Exercise Science, cum laude Exercise Science, cum laude Matthew William Mahoney, Spencer Marleah Kaitlyn Fossett, Brownsburg Ashby M. Johnston, Evansville Sport Management Exercise Science Biochemistry University Honors Scholar Sasha Nicole Mains, Shoals Taylor Rae Frailey, Shawneetown, Illinois Chemistry Special Education Kiera Alison Jolly, Hazleton Elementary Education Megan M. Marx, Newburgh Ashton Kimberly Franklin, Bloomington Exercise Science Elementary Education and Early Sarah E. Jones, Spencer Childhood Education Elementary Education, magna cum laude Zachary Alan McCall, Evansville Sport Management Sarah Ann Fuhrman, Jasper Sharanpreet Kaur, Evansville Exercise Science Biology Rayce Connor McClary, Owensboro, Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Savannah Erika Goebel, Evansville Erin Kimberly Kelly, Zionsville Biology Elementary Education Shelby Lynn McNeal, Fort Branch Early Childhood Education and Maverick Lee Grayer, New Albony Allyson Brooke Kempf, Evansville Political Science Physics, magna cum laude Elementary Education Alkan Mete, Istanbul, Turkey Megan Kay Greger, French Lick Negita Khatri, Evansville Industrial Supervision Exercise Science, magna cum laude Biology Dora Rose Meyer, Griffin Heather Gregory, Indianapolis Kaliope L. Kikalos, Schererville Biology, magna cum laude Elementary Education, cum laude Elementary Education, cum laude Kaitlin Renee Miller, Jamestown Katherine Camille Grooms, Marshall, Illinois Mary Kathleen Kimball, New Albany Exercise Science, magna cum laude Exercise Science, cum laude Elementary Education, cum laude Lindsey Renee Miller, Evansville Sam Dillon Griggs, Evansville Gage A. Knies, Jasper Elementary Education and Special Education Sport Management Mathematics Teaching, magna cum laude Melissa Ann Miller, Evansville Jessica A. Gudorf, Jasper Sarah Kathleen Koester, Fort Wayne Elementary Education, cum laude Chemistry, summa cum laude Biochemistry, magna cum laude Rachel Elizabeth Miller, Greenfield Seth A. Hancock, Dale Alexandria B. Koons, Rising Sun Biophysics and Chemistry, Sport Management Biology magna cum laude Clay Thomas Happe, Evansville Daniel Stuart Kreilein, Jasper Hannah Elizabeth Morris, Newburgh Sport Management Mathematics Teaching, magna cum laude Elementary Education University Honors Scholar Hannah M. Harness, Cynthiana Whitney Dawn Mosier, Williams Exercise Science, cum laude Daniel Scott Krieg, Winslow Elementary Education and Special Mathematics Randa Margaret Harshbarger, Philo, Illinois Education, magna cum laude Sport Management Kolby Dane Lary, Evansville Tori Nicole Muncy, Francisco Sport Management Kate Ashley Henrickson, Boonville Sport Management Elementary Education, magna cum laude McKenzie Carol Leath, Indianapolis Jacob Lee Mundy, Huntingburg Exercise Science, cum laude Taylor Nicole Herrin, North Vernon Exercise Science, summa cum laude Exercise Science Paige N. Lewis, Fort Branch University Honors Scholar Exercise Science Rachel Lynn Hess, Newburgh Constance Elise Nall, Newburgh Elementary Education and Early Seante Alexia Lewis, Evansville Sport Management Childhood Education, cum laude Elementary Education Brittney N. Nance, Evansville Larry J. Holman, Rome Kyle Charles Liedtky, Rensselaer Sport Management Sport Management Sport Management Benjamin Lee Nathan, Fort Branch Julon Ali Holmes, Gary Jordyn M. Litherland, Mount Carmel, Illinois Biology Elementary Education Biology Maxwell S. Nicholson, Newburgh Hannah Elizabeth Holt, Mitchell Austin Glen Little, Poseyville Industrial Supervision Elementary Education and Special Sport Management Stephanie Lynn Nordhoff, Celestine Education, magna cum laude Elementary Education
31 Hailey Nicole Oliver, Louisville, Illinois Dalton Lee Schmidt, LaGrange Margaret Elizabeth Sprague, Morganfield, Exercise Science, magna cum laude Sport Management Kentucky Exercise Science Emily Kay Olsen, Newburgh Cheyenne Marie Schmuck, Mount Vernon Elementary Education Exercise Science Tyler D. Stahl, Campbellsburg Elementary Education Kelci Michelle Osgatharp, Petersburg Ashley Marie Schorr, Mount Vernon Sport Management Biology Logan Stalions, Evansville Mathematics Teaching Jose J. Palacios, Newburgh Kyle G. Schram, Newburgh Sport Management Exercise Science Kayla Rayn Stanley, Fairfield, Illinois Early Childhood Education Brilee DeeAnn Parker, Linton Lexis S. Schue, Evansville Mathematics Biophysics and Chemistry, Megan Sue Stanley, Gas City summa cum laude Geology Dalton Peach, Mount Carmel, Illinois University Honors Scholar Exercise Science Jamey Steed, Carmi, Illinois Erin J. Schweizer, Evansville Mathematics Christian Kelsie Pearson, Plainfield Exercise Science Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Alicia Faye Stephens, Evansville cum laude Jourdan Christopher Seib, Evansville Exercise Science Sport Management, cum laude Jacquelynne Marie Piekarski, Evansville Jodian Venessa, Sabrina Stevens, Evansville Elementary Education Amanda Dawn Selby, Evansville Biology Elementary Education Ian P. Pitt, Evansville Joshua David Stieler, Evansville Biochemistry Samantha M. Sellers, Evansville Mathematics Biochemistry, cum laude Jamie Michelle Powless, Evansville Tiffany Marie Summers, Lynnville Elementary Education, cum laude Hannah Catherine Seng, Mount Vernon Biology, magna cum laude Elementary Education University Honors Scholar Meredith K. Proctor, Henderson, Kentucky Exercise Science, magna cum laude Sydney Lynette Session, McCordsville Tyler S. Tischendorf, Santa Claus Sport Management Exercise Science Kiley McKenna Pugh, Evansville Special Education and Elementary Ernest A. Sewood IV, Crown Point Laura Noel Unfried, Evansville Education, summa cum laude Sport Management Biology Jonah Alexander Quirk, Evansville Danielle Nichole Seyffarth, Evansville Ashley Nicole Unger, Pittsboro Physics, magna cum laude Mathematics Exercise Science, magna cum laude Samantha Megan Jane Reese, Mount Vernon Kelsey Kay Shannon, Mount Vernon, Illinois Preston M. VanWinkle, Santa Claus Exercise Science Geology Sport Management Jerrica Cyan Marie Rice, Evansville Katelyn Renee Sheneman, Evansville Emily Marie Vogel, Evansville Exercise Science, magna cum laude Biochemistry, cum laude Mathematics, magna cum laude Aniesa Aleah Ricketts, Evansville Kelsey Elizabeth Shipman, Olney, Illinois Stephen James Wagner, North Vernon Exercise Science Biology, magna cum laude Sport Management, cum laude Megan Marie Ritterskamp, Evansville Caleb S. Simmons, Evansville Hannah Rye Walker, Harrisburg, Illinois Environmental Science Elementary Education Biology and Environmental Science Emily Jean Roberts, Mount Gilead, Ohio Gregory Austin Simpson, Plainfield Kelsi Noelle Wallace, Madison Exercise Science, magna cum laude Exercise Science Exercise Science, magna cum laude Katelyn Noelle Robinson, Evansville Payton David Robert Sipes, Naperville, Illinois Myranda N. Walters, Evansville Biology Exercise Science Exercise Science, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Trevor John Skeith, Gallatin, Tennessee Allyson Ann Watson, East Peoria, Illinois Timothy Joseph Roman, Evansville Sport Management Exercise Science Elementary Education Alexis Danielle Skelton, Westfield Evan Allen Weinzapfel, Evansville Kody E. Russelburg, Elberfeld Biology, magna cum laude Industrial Supervision Biochemistry, cum laude University Honors Scholar Nicholas D. Whitson, Jasper Corey Michael Sanners, Evansville Chandra Faye Smith, Altamont, Illinois Geology, cum laude Sport Management Exercise Science, summa cum laude Sara Beth Whitten, New Albany Derian Mackenzie Scales, Santa Claus Ashlynn Nicole Spahn, Evansville Elementary Education and Special Exercise Science, cum laude Mathematics Teaching Education, magna cum laude Madalyn Rose Schadler, Chandler Shannon Marie Sparrow, Newburgh Andrew Hayden Wickerham, Spencer Biochemistry, magna cum laude Early Childhood Education and Sport Management, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Elementary Education, magna cum laude Laura Danielle Wiles, Tell City Conner Joseph Schafer, Evansville Paige Titus Spieth, Fishers Elementary Education, cum laude Biochemistry, magna cum laude Biology, summa cum laude Gabrielle E. Wilson, Newburgh University Honors Scholar Kellan D. Scherry, Evansville Elementary Education Geology
32 Jillian Evette Wilson, Evansville Dylan Taylor Winkler, Spencer Ryan Michael Woodburn, Evansville Exercise Science Exercise Science Exercise Science Scile Mace Wilz, Pointe-Noire, Republic of Martin Christopher James Winkler, David Michael Woosley III, Evansville the Congo Montgomery Environmental Science Environmental Science Biology, cum laude Justin Wayne Younger, Harrisburg, Illinois Logan D. Winchester, Newburgh Austin Lee Witherite, Indianapolis Exercise Science Sport Management Mathematics Teaching, magna cum laude Trent Joseph Zuelly, Tell City Sport Management
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Andrew Thomas Choate, Evansville Kaitlin Knecht, Corydon, Kentucky Anthony J. Roberts, Evansville Jake M. Cooper, Bedford Storm E. Kollak, Fairfield, Illinois Colin D. Runnion, Evansville Jesse Ray Derrington, II, Evansville Adam S. Lockard, Evansville Victoria N. Smitley, Decatur cum laude Nicholas T. Faith, Newburgh Corbin L. Sollman, Haubstadt Allison Claire Meyer, Liberty Township, Jared Austin Gries, Newburgh Matthew D. Stone, Patoka Ohio Timothy Hirsch, Newburgh Aaron R. Talbert, Bedford Bryan K. Mitchell, Evansville Sarah Louise Hoffman, Huntingburg Collin D. Wargel, Evansville Daniel Ray Nickens, Newburgh Colin James Hogan, Evansville magna cum laude Mitchel Bo Webster, French Lick Brian Douglas Jessen, Evansville Daniel K. Pemberton, Lynnville Devin D. Williams, Evansville magna cum laude magna cum laude cum laude Collin R. Klostermann, Bresse, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering
Michael A. Reed, Mount Vernon
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Jake M. Cooper, Bedford Sarah Louise Hoffman, Huntingburg Bryan K. Mitchell, Evansville Michael D. Elpers, Evansville Colin James Hogan, Evansville Daniel K. Pemberton, Lynnville magna cum laude magna cum laude Adam S. Lockard, Evansville Jared Austin Gries, Newburgh cum laude Devin D. Williams, Evansville cum laude
This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes.
33 College of Nursing and Health Professions Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 6 p.m.
Bachelor of Science
Jessica M. Adler, Evansville Hannah Lee Buley, Henderson, Kentucky Tabetha Jae Godsey, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Dental Hygiene, cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude cum laude Kelli Elizabeth Bumbalough, Bloomington Kay-Leigh R. Goebel, Mount Vernon Erin A. Akins, Lizton Health Services Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Health Services Lauren Nicole Burris, Evansville Travis Scott Greene, Rockport Nawaf Mohammed A. Alkhathami, Evansville Health Services Health Services Health Services Katie E. Byers, Evansville Alyssa Nicole Hake, Pittsboro Mashhour Abdullah Alotaibi, Riyadh, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Saudi Arabia cum laude Clay Carlton, Evansville Health Services Food and Nutrition Breanna Joy Hampton, Waynetown Morgan Alexandra Bailey, Evansville Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Sarah Elizabeth Catt, Kokomo Food and Nutrition Health Services Jonathan M. Harner, Washington Amber Lee Baker, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Casey M. Cowan, Greenfield Food and Nutrition Health Services Camille Marie Harris, Newburgh Lauren Sue Baker, Newburgh Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Taylor Nicole Cravens, Evansville Dental Hygiene, cum laude Health Services, cum laude Haley Breanne Harrison, Rockport Jared T. Barrett, Greenwood Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Sarah C. Daly, Manteno, Illinois Health Services magna cum laude Health Services, cum laude University Honors Scholar Amy Nicole Beasley, Loogootee Henley Marie Dant, Montgomery Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Jace Charles Hartz, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Health Services Shameka R. Bell, Indianapolis magna cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude Mackenzie Elizabeth Hartz, Evansville Lindsey Nicole Dick, Mount Vernon Health Services Brittany Nicole Benningfield, Santa Claus Respiratory Therapy, cum laude Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Amelia Hawkey, Terre Haute Cynthiana Marie Dillman, Clayton Food and Nutrition, summa cum laude Karen Marie Bevers, Evansville Dental Hygiene, cum laude Food and Nutrition Taylor Jenee’ Hayes, Loogootee Rosy Duran, Baldwin, New York Health Services Alicia Mechelle Blackwell, New Harmony Health Services Health Services Jacqueline Adams Heidorn, Evansville Shelbi R. English, Evansville Health Services Kyla Jo Borden, Jasper Health Services Dental Hygiene Vanessa Heinz, Vincennes Ashley Nicole Ferrell, Harrisburg, Illinois Health Services Bethany Bremer, East Peoria, Illinois Health Services Dental Hygiene Sidney Erin Heldt, Francisco Madison Garland, Lizton Dental Hygiene Alexis Brewer, Odon Health Services, cum laude Food and Nutrition Ashley Margaret Hentrup, Marysville Michelle Lee Garrett, Patoka Health Services LaNae Noel Brewer, Henderson, Kentucky Health Services, cum laude Health Services Alexis Morgann Herrington, Spencer William Braun Gillespie, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Shawn Ryann Brod, Muncie Food and Nutrition cum laude Health Services Alley Gilliland, Bloomfield University Honors Scholar Chelsea Lynn Brown, Eugene, Oregon Dental Hygiene, cum laude Amanda J. Herrmann, Evansville Health Services, magna cum laude Elizabeth Logan Glasscock, Hardinsburg, Food and Nutrition Jillian Rose Bucherl, Boonville Kentucky Megan Nicole Hoffman, Guilford Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Health Services Food and Nutrition cum laude
34 Taylor Meredith Hollander, Boonville James Ryan Lovell, Newburgh Mandi Lee Reid, Albion, Illinois Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Health Services Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude magna cum laude Allison Nicole Lupfer, Evansville Tianna Lacee Maree Hoover, Scottsburg Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Sabrina Danielle Reno, Hanover Food and Nutrition, magna cum laude magna cum laude Food and Nutrition Natalie Ann Hyland, Rockport Glenn R. Mahoney, Evansville Kyle Richardville, Vincennes Food and Nutrition Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Food and Nutrition magna cum laude Sarah R. Jalilpour-Esfahani, Evansville Taylor M. Robbins, Lexington Health Services Juan Martinez, Jasper Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Food and Nutrition cum laude Jessica Lynn Jensen, Oakland City University Honors Scholar Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Layne Anthony Matte, Evansville Health Services Kassie Sue Robinson, Evansville Kaylen Kirara Monique Jones, Indianapolis Dental Hygiene Food and Nutrition Laura Mendoza, Dale Health Services Jerrica Ryan, Evansville Rebekah M. Jordan, Cloverdale Health Services Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Kara L. Mercer, Plainfield magna cum laude Food and Nutrition TyAnna Maggie Salami, Evansville University Honors Scholar Health Services Stephanie Gail Mikesell, Greenfield Chelsey Lynn Junkin, Bicknell Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Hannah Will Sander, Newburgh Health Services University Honors Scholar Health Services, cum laude Kelsey Jo Junkin, Bicknell Jessica Rose Miller, Montgomery Mallory Ann Schapker, Evansville Health Services Dental Hygiene, summa cum laude Health Services, cum laude Khalid Hameed A. Kamal, Taif, Saudi Arabia Taylor Danielle Miser, Evansville Molly Anne Schmahl, Aurora Health Services Health Services Dental Hygiene, cum laude Alysa C. Kelley, Evansville Maxia Fatima Monge, Jasper Kendyl N. Schmidt, Evansville Health Services Dental Hygiene Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Olivia Grace Kelley, Columbus Makenzie N. Norris, Parker City Food and Nutrition Dental Hygiene, cum laude Mariah Dean Schmitt, Owensville Health Services, cum laude Alexa Rae Kelpe, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Stephanie L. Nyberg, Madisonville, Kentucky Health Services, cum laude Food and Nutrition Megan Michelle Schwartz, Evansville Food and Nutrition Breanne Nicole Kiefer, Jasper Bunmi Oladimeji, Indianapolis Respiratory Therapy Health Services Carlie E. Shearer, Fillmore Health Services Kylee Mae King, Bloomfield Courtney A. Oldham, Newburgh Dental Hygiene Health Services Alexa Jo Shoemaker, Huntington University Honors Scholar Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Barry Clark Kington II, Evansville Health Services Jessica Marie Oser, Huntingburg Paige N. Simpson, Fairfield, Illinois Respiratory Therapy, cum laude Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Amy L. Lambright, Middlebury magna cum laude Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Robert C. Parson, Otwell University Honors Scholar Health Services Morgan Elizabeth Liley, Evansville Kayla M. Smith, Birdseye Health Services Cortney F. Pearce, Shelbyville Respiratory Therapy Health Services, magna cum laude Jessica Rose Lincoln, Schererville Veronica Lynn Soultz, Avon Food and Nutrition, cum laude Sheila Fae Perkins, Mount Vernon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Abigail L. Lipetz, Westfield magna cum laude Lindi Stauber, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Health Services, cum laude magna cum laude Bailee J. Perry-Edmond, Evansville University Honors Scholar Health Services, cum laude Shelby Leigh Tate, Mattoon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Serena Nicole Litteral, Indianapolis Caitlynn J. Phillips, Rockport magna cum laude Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Health Services Allie R. Taylor, Boonville Nicole Elizabeth Loik, Mount Vernon Sydne M. Postletheweight, Evansville Food and Nutrition Health Services, magna cum laude Health Services Brooke Leeann Teike, Greenwood Kaylyn M. Long, Huntingburg Ryan Daniel Potendyk, East Peoria, Illinois Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Health Services, cum laude Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Haley Christine Thewes, Celestine Coradriana Lopez, Dale Health Services Dental Hygiene, summa cum laude Bailey Alexis Rehm, Westfield Health Services Chelsea C. Thompson, Campbellsburg Rachel Nan Louviere, Jasper Health Services Dental Hygiene, cum laude
35 Kiara J. Thompson, Indianapolis Marisa Lee Volkman, Evansville Emily Mildred Wonnell, Princeton Food and Nutrition Dental Hygiene, cum laude Dental Hygiene Krystyna M. Thompson, Anderson Hailey Shea Wagner, Evansville Allison Michelle Worden, Indianapolis Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Health Services Health Services, cum laude University Honors Scholar Brooklyn Taylor Webb, Vincennes Mariah R. Wright, Portage Isaac Christian Tuell, Jasper Health Services, magna cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude Kate Marie Whitaker, Evansville Samantha Leigh Wynn, Pekin Danielle Uesseler, Corydon Dental Hygiene, cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude Health Services, magna cum laude Morgan White, Wayne City, Illinois Breeann Tessa-Malone Yearby, Rockport Emily E. VanMeter Hancock, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Health Services Thomas A. White, Evansville Molly Kathryn Yothers, Greenville Catherine Shelby Vanbritson, Evansville Health Services Health Services Health Services Kelsey Wilkerson, Dyer Angela Frances Zirkelbach, Newburgh Sarah D. Velazquez, Bloomington Health Services Food and Nutrition Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Charles Scott Williams, South Bend Hannah Claire Venderley, Newburgh Respiratory Therapy Health Services
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mikaela Anne Ackerman, Washington Kerstin Amber Deckert, Avon Lucinda Nicole Hardison, Newburgh magna cum laude Hannah N. Densford, Bloomington Quade Harvey, Fairfield, Illinois David Robert Adamson, Chandler Anna E. DeWeese, Rockport Madison Taylor Hatch, Evansville Abby Rose Albertson, Bloomington magna cum laude cum laude Kimberly Ann Marie Bell, Henderson, Kentucky Barbara A. Dewitt, Evanston Rachel Elizabeth Head, Mooresville University Honors Scholar Cassidy L. Dilger, Ferdinand Holly Nichole Heavrin, Evansville Alicia Lynn Betz, Schnellville magna cum laude Taylor Renee Heim, West Lafayette Taylor Faith Bigelow, Brownsburg Alex Christian Dillingham, Evansville cum laude magna cum laude Natalie Black, Boonville Brandi Lee Hill, Centralia, Illinois Kristin A. Ditto, Evansville Nathan Alexander Bland, Evansville Melanie A. Hobbs, Evansville Valerie Paige Dockery, Elberfeld Sarah Beth Brown, Wadesville Kimberlyn Ann Howell, Avon Lana A. Dughaish, Evansville Heather Marie Bremer, Mount Vernon Stephanie Lee Hull, Westport Madison L. Eaton, Evansville Brea L. Brinkman, Newburgh Haley M. Hunt, Evansville magna cum laude Lindsey Nicole Brown, Evansville Sarah Anne Hurst, Borden Lesa Ann Edgin, Vincennes magna cum laude Alexa K. Husmann-Miller, Columbus Emily A. Ehrhart, Boonville Meredith Lynn Brown, Evansville cum laude Ashley Elizabeth Johnson, Boonville Sarah L. Brown, Evansville Madyson Blaire Elliott, Boonville Payton JoLynn Johnson, Newburgh Alyssa Diane Bullington, Newburgh magna cum laude Alana Ann Figgins, Evansville Maegan Nicole Butts, Oakland City Patricia G. Jolly, Bloomington Kelsey Nicole Foertsch, Santa Claus Cally Caldwell, Mount Vernon Sara E. Jones, Crawfordsville Ashley Ann Marie Fruitt, Muncie Kylie Campbell, Elnora Taylor R. Jones, Cloverdale Christina K. Frymire, Norris City, Illinois Mackenzie Elise Crane, Boonville Anne Wanjira Kiboi, Whiteland Grace Ann-Marie Fulton, Evansville University Honors Scholar University Honors Scholar cum laude Jeremy N. Crowder, Owensboro, Kentucky Blair Ashley Kickert, Rensselaer Ashley Danielle Gash, Plainville Melanie R. Daisey, Haubstadt Angela Sue Klooz, Avon Erica N. Graczyk, Henderson, Kentucky Sierra Irene Dale, Greenwood cum laude Chantell Dawn Knepp, Elnora summa cum laude Kayla Marie Guerzini, Newburgh Jilana N. Kost, Elberfeld University Honors Scholar Krista J. Hamilton, Philpot, Kentucky Bethany B. Kramer, Evansville Kelli Ambrose Davis, Owensboro, Kentucky cum laude Shea Bethany Hancock, Newburgh Sarah Elizabeth Deal, Evansville Macey Marie Kramer, Evansville cum laude Lindsey M. Hansen, Algonquin, Illinois cum laude Haley A. Langen, Lamar
36 Tiffany A. Layne, Spring, Texas Chloe Rhea Pritchett, Evansville Rachel Renee Smith, Evansville magna cum laude cum laude Sloane Elizabeth Lewis, Floyds Knobs University Honors Scholar Lydia Marie Rahman, Newburgh Sarah L. Lott, Evansville summa cum laude Rachel Lynn Starling, Huntingburg cum laude cum laude Jessica M. Rauch, Marion, Illinois Jessica R. Lutz, Evansville Brooke E. Summers, Mount Vernon Kimberly Ann Reece, Brownsburg Jessica Michelle Marino, Evansville Emery Gerard Szemethy, Owensboro, magna cum laude Lydia S. Reed, Terre Haute Kentucky cum laude Sarah Anne Marshall, Madisonville, Juna Tamang, Newburgh Kentucky Sarah Gabriel Reed, Evansville magna cum laude Danielle M. Taylor, Indianapolis Mallory Marie Martin, Newburgh magna cum laude Christy Riddle, Princeton Carrie A. Terrell, Solsberry cum laude Abbi Marie McDaniel, Newburgh Rachel Nicole Thomas, Monrovia Laura M. Riedford, Fishers Samuel Miles, Bardstown, Kentucky Mary Amanda Titzer, Evansville Andrea Nicole Riffel, Martinsville Wende K. Mitchell, Olney, Illinois Angela K. Todd, Hanson, Kentucky magna cum laude magna cum laude Mariah Leigh Moeller, Jasper Christina Lynne Riggs, Morganfield, magna cum laude Seth M. Tuley, Evansville Kentucky Ashley K. Mooney, Fort Wayne Kelsey Michelle Turner, Mount Vernon Clarice E. Rode, Evansville James Nicholas Morris, Munster Morgan Vannis, Georgetown Chelsea R. Schlitt, Evansville Erin Elizabeth Moser, Jasper cum laude Kathleen G. Wagner, Evansville Holly A. Moser, Jasper Lillian Pearre Schnautz, Evansville Shawnie Weaver, Boaz, Kentucky Amy Elizabeth Nance, Hermitage, Tennessee Carly Grace Schrock, Carmel Jennie Mari West, Evansville Lyndsey Renae Nelson, Greenwood Sherri J. Schweizer Gordon, Evansville Sean Michael West, Henderson, Kentucky summa cum laude Jordynn Scott, West Terre Haute Theresa Lynn Wettstain, Lewisport, Kentucky Lisa Ann Owens, Evansville Whitney Nichole Sims, Wadesville Wendy Louise Wiehe, Lawrenceburg Alex Davis Partenheimer, Corydon, Kentucky Hannah Marie Slauter, Greenwood Cheyenne Lee Wikle, Newberry Tara L. Pearce, Vincennes cum laude Adam Ross Smith, Decatur Megan M. Peninger, Evansville cum laude Kara L. Windell, Newburgh Danyen Steven Nealy Pickett, Evansville Amanda M. Smith, Corydon Paola Marissa Zaldivar-Garcia, Delphi magna cum laude Thomas Piper II, Evansville cum laude
Associate of Science
Madison Jewel-Ann Arnett, Fort Branch Kennedy Savanna Corey, Bedford Brooke Elaine Reed, Bloomington Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Taylor B. Atkison, Shoals Robin Paige Hamby, Loogootee Kaitlyn E. Schmitt, Haubstadt Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Carly Alice Bowman, Aurora Emily Ann Hewitt, Valparaiso Meghan Lee Skaggs, Centerpoint Dental Assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant Dental Assisting Tarah J. Brown, Mount Vernon Allison Kathryn Malmgren, Fort Thomas, Kaylee Dawn Warren, Evansville Dental Assisting Kentucky Dental Assisting Dental Assisting StellaRae M. Carlson, Bloomington Daniel Richard Whitfield, Evansville Dental Assisting Shelby R. Nigh, Newburgh Occupational Therapy Assistant Dental Assisting
This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes.
37 University of soUthern indiana: KnowLedge for Life CommenCement traditions
USI Today Presidential Medallion torch of knowledge. In the band, rays of light emanate simultaneously from a rising sun, symbolizing the young USI enrolls more than 11,000 undergraduate, dual credit and During the Middle Ages, medallions signifi ed membership in religious orders and guilds; in the Renaissance, membership University and, from the torch, symbolizing the light of graduate students in more than 100 areas of study. A public knowledge and the passion for scholarship. Trees on either higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre in elite orders of knighthood and prominence in government offi ce. Today, colleges and universities strike medallions side of the fl ame suggest not only the University’s pastoral campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through Southern Indiana setting but also life, growth and continuity. the Romain College of Business, College of Liberal Arts, to commemorate important events and achievements. College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott Donated by the late Melvin Denner, professor emeritus of Beneath this band, an open book emphasizes the importance College of Science, Engineering, and Education. biology, and Anne Denner, former instructor in nutrition of teaching and learning; academia populi and academia and biology, and their family, this medallion was fabricated populo indicate that the University of Southern Indiana is USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged by Honorcraft for the 1995 inauguration of USI President a scholarly academy founded and supported by the people, University and offers continuing education and special H. Ray Hoops. Dr. Denner served as grand marshal at the for the people. Finally, the laurel branches to the right and programs to more than 16,000 participants annually University’s fi rst inauguration. left of the book represent victory: the light of learning though Outreach and Engagement. The University offers overcomes the darkness of ignorance. study-abroad opportunities in many countries and is host The University of Southern Indiana Presidential Medallion signifi es the authority invested in the president. to international students from around the globe. University Mace Outreach projects include the administration of Historic New The medallion’s obverse carries, at its center, a three-inch In the Middle Ages, bodyguards of French and English Harmony, New Harmony Theatre, Historic Southern Indiana, reproduction of the University seal and, surrounding the seal, monarchs carried ceremonial maces. Later, the mace New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, Center for a half-inch rim. On the reverse appear the names and dates became an important symbol of offi ce in civil processions Communal Studies, Epi-Hab Center for Disability Studies and of appointment for the University’s presidents. The president and academic pageantry. At the University of Southern resident Linda L. M. Bennett became the third president the Southern Indiana Japanese School, among others. wears this medallion for all formal academic ceremonies. Indiana, the grand marshal, a distinguished member of of the University of Southern Indiana in 2009. In her the faculty, carries the mace. P During the College of Liberal Arts Ceremony, a replica inaugural address, she referenced the University’s founding A competitive member of NCAA Division II and the Great of the Presidential Medallion will be presented to A replica of Richard Owen’s walking cane serves as the in 1965 and said, “Service to a greater good was a primary Lakes Valley Conference, USI offers 17 varsity intercollegiate Virgilio E. Paulino ’18. This is the highest honor given staff for the University Mace. A respected geologist and reason the University of Southern Indiana was created. It is men’s and women’s sports. to a graduating senior. professor of natural science at Indiana University, Owen our touchstone, and years after our founding and emergence Under the leadership of President Bennett, the University was the fi rst president of Purdue University. He was a son of as a separate state University, there is little doubt that USI continues a tradition of affordable excellence through Gonfalons Robert Owen, the Welsh industrialist who established New is delivering on the promise of its founding.” innovation and engagement, and positions USI as a top Ceremonial fl ags called gonfalons originated in the Middle Harmony, Indiana, as a center for education and enlightened From its earliest stage of planning in the early 1960s, choice for high-caliber college students across the state, Ages for civil and military processions, often appearing social reform in the early 1800s. The 32-inch tall wooden community leaders have supported the University by nationally and internationally. beneath the steel head of a knight’s lance. cane was presented to Richard Owen in 1874. Through the providing a solid base for its present success and future generosity of his descendant, the late Kenneth D. Owen, The University of Southern Indiana has embarked on growth. Local leaders worked with members of the Indiana In Italy, gonfalons designated individual Italian republics; that cane, lent to USI, served as the grand marshal’s staff in its second strategic plan. The fi rst fi ve-year strategic plan General Assembly and governor’s offi ce to establish a the chief magistrate, or other high offi cial, served as all Commencement exercises from 1985 to 1995. concluded in 2015. The 2016-2020 strategic plan includes public higher education campus. For the last 50 years, the gonfalonier carrying the banner. three overarching goals: Designed and fabricated by Nicholas Logsdon of Indianapolis, University has continued to uphold its mission under the At the University of Southern Indiana, gonfalons represent the gold-plated mace bears at the top, above the cane’s golden strong leadership of its fi rst two presidents, David L. Rice · Excellence in Learning for the Entire USI Community each major academic unit; typically deans or department head, an open orb with a replica of the University Seal. and H. Ray Hoops, and now Bennett. · Access and Opportunity by Design heads act as gonfaloniers. Here gonfalon colors derive from The orb’s free-fl owing design symbolizes interrelationships The University of Southern Indiana began on September 15, · Purposeful and Sustainable Growth traditional hues associated with each college’s academic among all academic disciplines. Immediately below the 1965, in the old Centennial School Building, offering classes disciplines. Our Commencement gonfalons came as a gift These three goals will frame the University’s strategies as cane’s orb, three two-inch, golden rings bear the names to 412 students. In 1967 Southern Indiana Higher Education, from the USI Campus Store. it moves forward. and appointment dates of the University presidents. The Inc. (SIHE) raised nearly $1 million to acquire the land names of Kenneth Dale Owen, Jane Blaffer Owen and where the campus now sits. Groundbreaking for the Today, more than 41,000 alumni have been awarded diplomas University Seal James A. Sanders, donors of the mace, appear on a fi nial campus was held on June 22, 1968, and the University from the University of Southern Indiana. USI graduates are The University Seal, designed by Nussmeier Engraving, near the bottom of the cane replica. moved to its present site four miles west of the city limits renowned surgeons, bank executives, artists, leaders in K-12 bears the University’s colors—red, white and blue— with gold. The shield signifi es the importance of higher of Evansville in September 1969, graduated its fi rst class of education, accounting executives, lawyers, nurses, hospital Designed and created by alumnus Kenny Fisher ’77, the education in defending citizens against ignorance. baccalaureate degree students in 1971, and achieved initial administrators, college professors and elected offi cials—and replica of the cane and its base are made of walnut from the North Central Association accreditation in 1974. they are involved in their communities. Between the two banners displaying the University’s name Owen mansion built in New Harmony during the 1830s. appear a band and an open book, bound together by the
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Presidential Medallion torch of knowledge. In the band, rays of light emanate During the Middle Ages, medallions signifi ed membership in simultaneously from a rising sun, symbolizing the young religious orders and guilds; in the Renaissance, membership University and, from the torch, symbolizing the light of in elite orders of knighthood and prominence in government knowledge and the passion for scholarship. Trees on either offi ce. Today, colleges and universities strike medallions side of the fl ame suggest not only the University’s pastoral to commemorate important events and achievements. Southern Indiana setting but also life, growth and continuity. Donated by the late Melvin Denner, professor emeritus of Beneath this band, an open book emphasizes the importance biology, and Anne Denner, former instructor in nutrition of teaching and learning; academia populi and academia and biology, and their family, this medallion was fabricated populo indicate that the University of Southern Indiana is by Honorcraft for the 1995 inauguration of USI President a scholarly academy founded and supported by the people, H. Ray Hoops. Dr. Denner served as grand marshal at the for the people. Finally, the laurel branches to the right and University’s fi rst inauguration. left of the book represent victory: the light of learning The University of Southern Indiana Presidential Medallion overcomes the darkness of ignorance. signifi es the authority invested in the president. University Mace The medallion’s obverse carries, at its center, a three-inch In the Middle Ages, bodyguards of French and English reproduction of the University seal and, surrounding the seal, monarchs carried ceremonial maces. Later, the mace a half-inch rim. On the reverse appear the names and dates became an important symbol of offi ce in civil processions of appointment for the University’s presidents. The president and academic pageantry. At the University of Southern wears this medallion for all formal academic ceremonies. Indiana, the grand marshal, a distinguished member of the faculty, carries the mace. During the College of Liberal Arts Ceremony, a replica of the Presidential Medallion will be presented to A replica of Richard Owen’s walking cane serves as the Virgilio E. Paulino ’18. This is the highest honor given staff for the University Mace. A respected geologist and to a graduating senior. professor of natural science at Indiana University, Owen was the fi rst president of Purdue University. He was a son of Gonfalons Robert Owen, the Welsh industrialist who established New Ceremonial fl ags called gonfalons originated in the Middle Harmony, Indiana, as a center for education and enlightened Ages for civil and military processions, often appearing social reform in the early 1800s. The 32-inch tall wooden beneath the steel head of a knight’s lance. cane was presented to Richard Owen in 1874. Through the generosity of his descendant, the late Kenneth D. Owen, In Italy, gonfalons designated individual Italian republics; that cane, lent to USI, served as the grand marshal’s staff in the chief magistrate, or other high offi cial, served as all Commencement exercises from 1985 to 1995. gonfalonier carrying the banner. Designed and fabricated by Nicholas Logsdon of Indianapolis, At the University of Southern Indiana, gonfalons represent the gold-plated mace bears at the top, above the cane’s golden each major academic unit; typically deans or department head, an open orb with a replica of the University Seal. heads act as gonfaloniers. Here gonfalon colors derive from traditional hues associated with each college’s academic The orb’s free-fl owing design symbolizes interrelationships disciplines. Our Commencement gonfalons came as a gift among all academic disciplines. Immediately below the from the USI Campus Store. cane’s orb, three two-inch, golden rings bear the names and appointment dates of the University presidents. The University Seal names of Kenneth Dale Owen, Jane Blaffer Owen and The University Seal, designed by Nussmeier Engraving, James A. Sanders, donors of the mace, appear on a fi nial bears the University’s colors—red, white and blue— near the bottom of the cane replica. with gold. The shield signifi es the importance of higher Designed and created by alumnus Kenny Fisher ’77, the education in defending citizens against ignorance. replica of the cane and its base are made of walnut from the Between the two banners displaying the University’s name Owen mansion built in New Harmony during the 1830s. appear a band and an open book, bound together by the
39 CommenCement traditions
Academic Regalia Baccalaureate Scholarship Honors The academic costume dates from medieval days when The baccalaureate degree candidate graduating with the university students wore woolen and fur garments for highest scholarship index graduates summa cum laude. warmth in damp and drafty buildings. Most of those Baccalaureate students graduating with a scholarship index studying were clerics in holy orders; they wore a cloak of 3.80 or higher graduate magna cum laude. Those with a to which was attached a hood that could be pulled up to scholarship index between 3.60 and 3.80 graduate cum laude. cover their tonsured heads. These achievements are set forth on the individual diplomas. Honor students can be recognized in the Commencement Simplifi ed today, the costume serves to remind us that its exercises by colored stoles and tassels. Gold indicates summa wearer is a member of an ancient and venerable profession; cum laude; red, magna cum laude; and blue, cum laude. it also indicates, by its color and design, the wearer’s degree Because students enrolled in doctoral and master’s degree and the institution by which the degree was conferred. programs are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and most achieve much higher levels, In the United States, black has been the traditional scholarship honors at Commencement are given only color for academic gowns, but some institutions authorize to baccalaureate students. holders of their doctorates to wear colors of the institution. The bachelor’s gown is distinguished by its long, open University Honors Scholars sleeves; the master’s by its closed, slitted sleeves; the The designation of University Honors Scholar is awarded doctor’s by its full sleeves trimmed with bands of velvet, to students who successfully complete the Honors Program. which may be black or a color denoting the fi eld in which They can be recognized in the Commencement ceremony the degree was taken. by the white honor cords worn with their regalia. The mortarboard cap, proper for all degrees, is black. Tassels, Alumni Association Pins usually black, are worn over the left front quarter of the cap. Holders of the doctorate may wear tassels of gold thread. Graduates in each ceremony are receiving alumni lapel pins with the University logo as a gift from the University Academic hoods vary in length according to the degree of Southern Indiana Alumni Association. The Alumni attained and are lined with the colors of the institution by Association was organized with the fi rst graduating class which the degree was granted. The honorary doctoral hoods in 1971. of the University of Southern Indiana are black, lined with blue satin with red satin chevrons. They are edged with Photography During Ceremony white velvet. Retired members of the University faculty can A commercial photographer will take a photo of each be recognized in today’s ceremony by the red, white and graduate as the diploma is presented on stage. A second blue cords or a replica of the Presidential Medallion with a photograph will be taken as the graduate departs from the stage. Graduates will receive proofs of the photos blue ribbon worn with their regalia. from which duplicates can be ordered. Family members The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest recognition who wish to take still or video photographs during the bestowed upon a faculty member at the University of ceremony may do so from their seats. Your cooperation Southern Indiana. Faculty who have received this award can ensures the dignity of the Commencement ceremony. be recognized in today’s ceremony by the blue and red stole Photographs taken by USI Photography and Multimedia embroidered with the University Seal worn with their regalia. also will be available following the ceremonies in two locations. You can fi nd USI Photography and Multimedia Hooding Ceremony on Facebook, or view a gallery of images and order prints Academic hoods vary in length according to the degree at www.usi.edu/gradphotos. attained and are lined with the colors of the institution by which the degree was granted. Hooding signifi es Commemorative DVD the induction of the graduate into the fellowship of the A commemorative DVD of the ceremony is available for academy, a welcoming gesture by those who represent the purchase ($20). To forever save the memory of this special high standards of scholarship and creative achievement. day, order your DVD online at www.usi.edu/commencement/ commencement-dvd or call 812-464-1924. This service is Doctoral and master’s degree candidates will receive hoods produced by the USI Offi ce of Information Technology in distinctive to their degrees. partnership with the USI Alumni Association.
40 Trustees of the University W. Harold Calloway Chair, Evansville Kenneth L. Sendelweck ’76 First Vice Chair, Jasper Ronald D. Romain ’73 Second Vice Chair, Evansville Amy W. MacDonnell Secretary, Indianapolis John M. Dunn Evansville Jeffrey L. Knight Evansville Anjali Patel ’19 Evansville Ellis S. Redd Evansville Ted C. Ziemer Jr. Evansville Officers of the University Linda L. M. Bennett President Ronald S. Rochon Provost David A. Bower Vice President for Development; President, USI Foundation Steven J. Bridges ’89 M’95 Vice President for Finance and Administration; Treasurer Cynthia S. Brinker Vice President for Government and University Relations Andrew W. Wright Vice President for Enrollment Management
41 Gonfaloniers Ronald S. Rochon Provost
Marna M. Hostetler Director of Library
Mohammed F. Khayum Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics
Heidi M. Gregori-Gahan Assistant Provost for International Programs and Services
Mark C. Bernhard Associate Provost for Outreach and Engagement
James M. Beeby Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History
Ann H. White Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Professor of Nursing
Zane W. Mitchell, Jr. Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering
Michael A. Broshears Assistant Vice President for Academic Success; Instructor in University Division
Mayola Rowser ’95 M’99 Director of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Nursing
Alumni and Volunteer Services Janet L. Johnson M’05, Director of Alumni and Volunteer Services
Faculty Senate Chair Peter C. Whiting M’10, Associate Librarian, Scholarly Communication Librarian
42 Faculty Marshals Graduate Ceremony Mary K. Arvin, Chair of Occupational Therapy Program; Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Glenna G. Bower ‘95, Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Chair of Kinesiology and Sport Department; Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Jack E. Smothers, Master of Business Administration Director, Assistant Professor of Management Kevin J. Valadares, Chair of Health Administration; Associate Professor of Health Services
Romain College of Business Brian L. McGuire, Associate Dean of the Romain College of Business; Interim Chair of Accounting and Finance; Professor of Accounting Sudesh N. Mujumdar, Chair of Economics and Marketing Department, Professor of Economics Curtis R. Price, Associate Professor of Economics Timothy J. Schibik, Assistant Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics
College of Liberal Arts Oana I. Armeanu, Chair of Political Science and Public Administration Department; Associate Professor of Political Science Michael D. Dixon, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Program Director of Classical Studies; Professor of History Jason D. Hardgrave, Chair of History Department; Associate Professor of History Silvia A. Rode, Chair of World Languages and Cultures; Professor of German
Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Glenna G. Bower ‘95, Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Chair of Kinesiology and Sport Department; Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Joseph A. DiPietro, Professor of Geology Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Jeff A. Thomas, Professor of Education
College of Nursing and Health Professions Karen L. Parker, Assistant Professor of Nursing Elizabeth A. Ramos, Instructor in Food and Nutrition Robin E. Smith M’99, Instructor in Nursing Beth A. Young, Instructor in Food and Nutrition
43 Marshals Heather M. Bauer, Program Director of Student Lee Ann Shafer, Academic Programs Manager/Advisor Support Services Rashad E. Smith, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Belle D. Cowden, Executive Director of Online Learning Carmen F. Stoen, Director of Student Development Programs Sandy K. Frank ’90 M’96, Registrar Ronda F. Stone ’86, Manager of Disability Resources Pamela F. Hopson, Director of Multicultural Center Dawn M. Stoneking, Director of Lifelong Learning Melissa A. Miller ’13, Assistant Registrar D’Angelo S. Taylor, Assistant Director of Multicultural Center Angel D. Nelson ’05 M’18, Assistant Registrar Linda M. Trible M’03 ’08, Associate Registrar Amy S. Price, Director of Housing and Residence Life Emilija Zlatkovska, Director of Intensive English Program; Tracy A. Sinn ’92 M’11, Assistant Registrar Affiliate Assistant Professor of English “ The University of Southern Indiana is an engaged learning community advancing education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs. We prepare individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community.” —USI Mission Statement FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
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