C R E S I G A H T I T S O R N E I A V I N N A U 1 8 7 8 Creighton University College of Arts and Sciences Honors Awards and Recognition Ceremony Friday, May 12, 2017 Mike and Josie Harper Center Hixson-Lied Auditorium Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska MISSION STATEMENT Creighton College of Arts and Sciences provides high-quality undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences. The members of the College are united in their dedication both to the pursuit of truth and the implementation of that truth in service. Program Welcome Abby Draper President, Honors Program Student Advisory Board Class of 2017 Invocation Caitlin Wright Class of 2017 Presentation of Honors Program Graduates Jeffrey Hause, PhD Director, Honors Program Closing Reflection Jeffrey Hause, PhD Reception to follow at 4 p.m. in the Ahmanson Ballroom, 4th floor, Mike and Josie Harper Center. 3 Class of 2017 Suna Akkoseoglu Alexandra Berry Major: Biology Majors: Exercise Science, Minors: Cognitive and Hispanic Studies Behavioral Neuropsychology Future Plans: Attend the Physical Involvement at Creighton: Therapy doctoral program at • Research with Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Deniz Yilmazer-Hanke Involvement at Creighton: • Biology Teaching Assistant • Campus Ministry: Student • Biology Club President leadership team, Christian Life Community facilitator, retreat Emily Gwen Andrews leader, and Director of the Major: Exercise Science and Candlelight Choir Pre-Health Professions • Office of Undergraduate Minor: Latin Admissions: Student Intern Involvement at Creighton: • Honor societies: Omicron Delta • Eta Sigma Phi Honor Society Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu, and • Research with Dr. Jake Siedlik Phi Beta Kappa • Internship: Cardiac Unit at Methodist Hospital Laura G. Blenkush Majors: Communication Studies, Patrick Carroll Andrews Computer Science Major: Neuroscience Minor: Mathematics Future Plans: Develop laboratory Future Plans: Pursue her passion for skills in electrophysiology the music industry by continuing her and pharmacology. career in radio. Involvement at Creighton: Involvement at Creighton: • New student orientation: • Research with Welcome Week RSP guide Dr. Amanda Holman and speaker • Phi Beta Kappa • Creighton chamber choir: bass • Research with Alessandra N. Breen Dr. Shashank Dravid Majors: Emergency Medical Services, Psychology Joseph R. Baronovic Minor: Women’s and Gender Studies Major: Classical and Near Eastern Future Plans: Work as a paramedic Studies and Classical Languages for a transport company in Baltimore, Involvement at Creighton: Maryland, while studying for the exam • Eta Sigma Phi Honor Society to be a flight/critical care paramedic. • CURAS Ambassador Involvement at Creighton: • Intercollegiate Center • Best Buddies for Classical Studies • Pep Band • Active Minds: Vice President of Events 4 Stefano Henry Byer Abby Lyn Draper Major: Neuroscience Majors: Spanish and Hispanic Studies, Minor: Art History Psychology Future Plans: Pursue a graduate Minor: Dance program in either neuroscience, Future Plans: Pursue a Doctorate clinical anatomy, or biomedical in Occupational Therapy from science, followed by medical school. Rush University in Chicago. Involvement at Creighton: Involvement at Creighton: • ILAC Clinic and Water Quality • Honors Program Student Advisory Programs: Coordinator Board: representative, Vice President • Neurodevelopmental biology for Student Affairs, President research with Dr. Ken Kramer • Research with the community of • Neuroscience Club: St. Ann’s Parish in Lexington, NE Founder/President • Study Abroad experiences: Villa El Salvador, Peru, and Madrid, Spain Michaela Ann Cantu Majors: Psychology, Spanish and Nicholas G. Fischer Hispanic Studies Majors: Environmental Science, Biology Minor: Women’s and Gender Studies Future Plans: Attend the Dental Scientist Future Plans: Work as a CNA Training Program (DDS/PhD, Oral before attending graduate school Biology) at the University of Minnesota in social work. to study dental biomaterials. Involvement at Creighton: Involvement at Creighton: • Psi Chi Honor Society • International Association • Research with Dr. Lee Budesheim for Dental Research • Active Minds: Executive Member Arthur R. Frechette Research Award Runner-Up Christopher James Connor • Various tutoring and teaching Major: Chemistry assistantship opportunities Minors: Neuropsychology, • Honors Program Student Mathematics Advisory Board Involvement at Creighton: • Resident Advisor Curtis William Focht Major: International Relations Evan Zachary Dalton Minors: Computer Science, German Major: Chemistry Future Plans: Pursue a career in Future Plans: Attend graduate school data science. in Chemistry at Indiana University— Involvement at Creighton: Bloomington, with an emphasis • Research with the in analytical and environmental Human Trafficking Initiative chemistry before entering • Bioinformatics research with government service Dr. Anna Selmecki and with the EPA or the USDA. Dr. Charles Brockhouse Involvement at Creighton: • Resident Advisor • Inter Residence Hall Government President • Inorganic Chemistry Research • Beta Theta Pi; Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Sigma Nu 5 CLASS OF 2017 CONTINUED Allison Hanser Simone Noelle Hussussian Major: Biology Majors: History, French and Minor: Spanish and Hispanic Studies Francophone Studies Future Plans: Attend Creighton Future Plans: Attend the University University School of Medicine. of Pennsylvania Law School. Involvement at Creighton: Involvement at Creighton: • Schlegel Center for Service and • Creighton Women’s Tennis Team Justice: Service Trip Coordinator • Department of History Summer • Evensong Choir: Service Chair Research Scholarship • Research with Dr. John Shea: • Phi Beta Kappa Research Team Mentor Tyler Michael Jones Carina Harrison Major: Biology Major: Biology Minor: Business Administration Involvement at Creighton: Future Plans: Pursue a PhD • Research with Dr. Ken Kramer in the biological sciences from • College of Arts and Sciences the University of Nebraska Student Senate Medical Center. • Organic Chemistry Lab Involvement at Creighton: Teaching Assistant • Residential Life: Resident Advisor, House Advisor Michael Heffernan • IRHG/NRHH: Swanson Hall Major: Biology VP, Executive Director of Minor: English Communications, NRHH Future Plans: Attend the University President of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. • Alpha Phi Omega: Involvement at Creighton: Public Relations Chair • Welcome Week: Executive Team • Phi Beta Kappa Eric Andres Klein • Alpha Sigma Nu: Vice President Major: Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions Joslynn Marie Hoburg Minor: Business Administration Major: Neuroscience Future Plans: Pursue a Doctor Minors: Biology, Behavioral of Physical Therapy at and Cognitive Neuropsychology Creighton University. Future Plans: Attend Creighton Involvement at Creighton: University School of Medicine. • Creighton Men’s Involvement at Creighton: Cross Country Team • Creighton Women’s Crew Team • Research with • Research Assistant at Dr. Dimitrios Katsavelis UNMC MEG lab • Biochemistry Teaching Assistant Adam John Kotula Majors: Biology, Spanish and Hispanic Studies Future Plans: Attend medical school. Involvement at Creighton: • Core team member at SCSJ • Club Soccer: President 6 • CURAS Research Ambassador Jesse Darrol Kramme Alexandra Gorman Maliha Major: Philosophy Major: Environmental Science Future Plans: Travel, employment, Future Plans: Work as a certified and continuing discernment. nursing assistant before applying Involvement at Creighton: to physician assistant programs. • Honors Program Student Involvement at Creighton: Advisory Board: Vice President • Residential Life: Freshmen of Operations Women Resident Advisor • Phi Sigma Tau/Philosophy Club: • Dr. Jorge Zuniga Exercise Science Vice President 3D Research and Innovation • Dean’s List each semester Laboratory: Research Assistant and NASA Nebraska Space Grant Laura Elizabeth Krizan Fellowship Recipient Major: Nursing • Cortina Community: Formation Future Plans: Work as a staff nurse Group Leader and Live-in before pursuing a Doctor of Formation Group Leader Nursing Practice. Involvement at Creighton: Henry Peter Mishek • PIH Engage Major: Biology • Sigma Theta Tau International Minor: Spanish and Hispanic Studies Future Plans: Attend medical school Krysta Marie Larson at the University of Nebraska Majors: English, Journalism Medical Center. Future Plans: Embark on a career Involvement at Creighton: in communications and development • Alpha Sigma Nu with the NorthStar Foundation. • SCSJ Core Team Involvement at Creighton: • Research with Dr. Josef D. Franke • Research in the English and Philosophy Departments Jordan Monique Montoya and CURAS Ambassador Majors: Biology, Spanish and • Phi Beta Kappa and Hispanic Studies Alpha Sigma Nu Future Plans: Attend the Mayo Clinic • Creightonian staff member: School of Medicine in Scottsdale, Assistant News Editor, Online Arizona to pursue an MD/MA. Editor, Social Media Editor Involvement at Creighton: • Honors Resident Advisor Caitlin Cullen Lively • Pi Beta Phi sorority: Leadership Major: Biology and Nominating Committee Chair, Minor: Ancient History Social Media Chair, Social Chair Involvement at Creighton: • Research with • Eta Sigma Phi Honor Society Dr. José McClanahan • Research with Dr. Martha Habash and Dr. Gabriel Rivera • Creighton Swing Dance Society: Executive Team, Treasurer 7 CLASS OF 2017 CONTINUED Thomas Mroz Cassidy Plunkett Major: Health Administration Major: Biology and Policy Future Plans: Obtain a master’s