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2007 SPRING COMMEncEMENT Saturday, May Twelfth Two Thousand Seven Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato To Our Guests Today we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony: Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats. Please remain seated throughout the ceremony. Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have a professional photo taken of each graduate on stage. A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for all audience members. Thank you. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Office of Integrated Marketing at 507-389-2523 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). Program 9:00 A.M. Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Associate Professor of Music Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music Stewart Ross, Professor of Music Dave Schultz, ‘70, ‘7 Doug Snapp, Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp National Anthem Kimm Julian Program Assistant Professor of Music a.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato Greetings Mary Jacquart 9:00 Director of Government Relations Office of the Chancellor Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee David Paskach, Chair Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Gabriel Afolayan Bachelor of Science Spring 007 Graduate 006-007 President of Minnesota State Student Association Address Alison Mary Hansen Bachelor of Science Spring 007 Graduate College of Arts and Humanities Eric John Raymer Bachelor of Science Spring 007 Graduate College of Science, Engineering and Technology Conferring of Degrees Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Allan P. Bohkle, '86, President Mankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated. Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT JANE F. EARLEY SCOTT R. OLSON President Dean of the College of Provost and Vice President for Minnesota State University, Mankato Arts and Humanities Academic Affairs MARY JACQUART MICHAEL T. FAGIN JOAN ROCA Director of Government Relations Dean of Institutional Diversity and Dean of Library Services Minnesota State Colleges and Special Assistant to the Universities President for Multicultural Relations BRYAN SCHNEIDER Interim Vice President for Technology TRUSTEE DAVID PASKACH, CHAIR JOHN E. FREY and Chief Information Officer Board of Trustees Dean of the College of Science, Minnesota State Colleges and Engineering and Technology RICHARD J. STRAKA Universities Vice President for PAUL J. HUSTOLES Finance and Administration ANNE BLACKHURST Professor of Theatre and Dance Interim Dean of the College of PATRICIA SWATFAGER-HANEY Program Graduate Studies and Research MUHAMMAD KHALIQ Vice President for Student Affairs Professor of Electrical and Computer ALLAN P. BOHLKE Engineering and Technology DAVID K. WILLIAMS a.m. President of Minnesota State Vice President for University, Mankato Alumni University Advancement 9:00 Association Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARCHING ASSOCIATE Allan Hart MARSHALS FACULTY PROFESSORS Jill Hildebrandt Paul J. Hustoles, Gale Allen Leslie Laidlaw Professor of Theatre and PROFESSORS Gregg Asher Ryan Langemeier Dance John Banschbach Amy K. Roisum Foley Karen Lybeck Muhammad Khaliq, Charles W. Cantale Curt Germundson Mavis Richardson Professor of Electrical and Karen Chow James Johnson Farid Sabongi Computer Engineering and Terry Davis Patricia Longwell Timothy Secott Technology Sandra Eggenberger Craig Matarrese Steven Smith Brian Frink Jane McConnel Gregory Taylor COLLEGE HONOR Gwen Griffin James Rife Patrick Tebbe MARSHALS David Haglin Robert Sorensen Kristen Treinen John J. Janc, Francis Hannick David Viscoli Erik Waterkotte College of Arts and William Hudson William J. Wilde Lynn Weber Humanities Mary Susan Johnston Leah White Gary Rockswold, Julie Kerr-Berry ASSISTANT Matthew Willemsen College of Science, Steve Kipp PROFESSORS Vincent Zhang Engineering and John Krenz Steven Case Mark Zuilker Technology Charles Lewis Lyudmyla Carrison John Lindberg Bradley Cook INSTRUCTORS JUNIOR HONOR Rea Mingeva Brandon Cooke Christa Brown MARSHALS Patricia Wilcox-Peterson James Dimock Kathleen Crawford James C. Rice, Kay Puttock Casey Duevel Daniel Hermann College of Arts and Richard Robbins Alisa Eimen Jessica Samens Humanities Warren Sandmann David Engen Spencer J. Pearson, Louis Schwartzkopf Scott Fee ADMINISTRATIVE and College of Science, Stephen Stoynoff Paul Finocchiaro SUPPORT FACULTY Engineering and Charles Waters Ann Goebel Maria Baxter-Nuamah Technology Youwen Xu Geoffrey Goellner Diane Berge Gretchen Haas 6 College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Interim Dean. MASTER OF ARTS Andrew H. Robertson, Mankato MASTER OF FINE ARTS Todd R. Anderson, Mankato English: Technical Communication Jennifer L. Amel, Green Bay, English: Literature Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Hurley Wisconsin Advisor: Dr. Matthew Sewell Creative Writing Jessica J. Rodning, Saint Peter Advisor: Richard Terrill Brett P. Frayseth, North Mankato Speech Communication Thesis: Raw Skin English: TESL Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Anne M. Clark, Norwood, Richard A. Rohlfing, Madison Lake Massachusetts Brianna J. Hoffman, Mankato English: Technical Communication Theatre Arts Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Advisor: Steven Smith Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Thesis: The Lighting Design for Julius Eryn M. Stehr, Mankato Caesar Program Danielle R. Holbrook, Garland, Texas Mathematics Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. Ernest Boyd Tyler Corbett, Fort Smith, Arkansas a.m. Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Creative Writing Megan E. Steil, Mankato Advisor: Diana Joseph 9:00 Hillary E. Hoover, Mission Hills, English: TESL Kansas Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Kasandra S. Duthie, Minneapolis Speech Communication Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Melissa E. Turner, Alexandria Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer English: Literature Thesis: Clumsiness Robert S. Jersak, Coon Rapids Advisor: Dr. Donald Larsson Speech Communication Thesis: The “Negative” Hero?: An Amanda J. Eller, Mankato Advisor: Dr. David Engen Examination of Lawrence Selden in Creative Writing Wharton’s HOUSE OF MIRTH Advisor: Terry Davis Oleksandr O. Komarenko, Ukraine English: TESL Chou Vang, Minneapolis Akia S. Fleming, Dothan, Alabama Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Art Theatre Arts Advisor: Melissa Stone Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Ozgur Kose, Turkey Thesis: An Actor's Perspective: English: TESL Daniel S. Vedamuthu, Rochester Creating the Role of Penelope Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Art Pennywise in URINETOWN Advisor: Matthew Willemsen Lynn C. Kuechle, Mankato Sara E. Hein, Mankato Speech Communication Nadene N. Vevea, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Leah White Speech Communication Advisor: Terry Davis Advisor: Dr. David Engen Chad J. Kuyper, Mankato Esther L. Iverson, Mankato English: Literature Denise M. Ware, Mankato Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. William Dyer English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Advisor: Dr. Gwen Griffin James L. Livermont, Mankato Elysaar Khoury, Mankato English: TESL Sara J. Weisenbeck, Saint Paul Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Peterson Speech Communication Advisor: Terry Davis Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Thesis: The Embassy on the Banks Elenore L. McGonigle, Austin Thesis: For Better or For Worse: of the Styx English: General Studies Spousal Support between Married Advisor: Dr. Terrance Flaherty Coworkers Anna M. Larson, North Mankato Creative Writing Frederman Moreno Parra, Colombia Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer English: TESL Thesis: Late for the Dance Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher 7 Philip N. MacKenzie, Mankato MASTER OF MUSIC Mukthi Kamalapuri, Blaine Creative Writing Melissa J. Bechel, North Mankato Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Choral Conducting Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos Advisor: Dr. David Dickau Dodie M. Miller, Mankato Erick Y. Kim, Mankato Creative Writing Ingerid M. Kvam, Franklin Engineering Advisor: Richard Robbins Music Advisor: Dr. Mark Dvorak Advisor: Dr. John Lindberg Kimberly A. Nielsen, Eden Prairie Cindy R. Kottschade, Rochester Creative Writing Craig A. Melhorn, North Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Bradley Cook Thesis: Discarded Lips Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Marnie A. Lindberg, West Saint Paul Christina M. Olson, Mankato MASTER OF SCIENCE Biology Creative Writing Chaitanya S. Ambadipudi, India Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Advisor: Richard Robbins Computer Science Thesis: Something Singed Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Derrick D. Lindstrom, Apple Valley Speech Communication Jean M. Prokott, Albertville Pabina Bista, Mankato Advisor: Dr. David Engen Creative Writing Environmental Sciences Advisor: Richard Terrill Advisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor James L. Livermont, Mankato Thesis: Available on