2019 SPRING COMMENCEMENT · cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone....
Transcript of 2019 SPRING COMMENCEMENT · cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone....
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2019 SPRING
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, May Eleventh
Two Thousand Nineteen
Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
To Our GuestsToday we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony:
Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats.
Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.
Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate.
When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone.
Thank you.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities
by calling the Office of Special Events 507-389-1798 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
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Program 9:00 A.M.
Prelude Music Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp
Processional March Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar
Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp and Dr. Michael Olson National Anthem Matthew Sather, '19
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings President Richard DavenportMinnesota State University, Mankato
Louise Sundin Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Lisa Hughes, '05Alumni Association President, Alumni Association
Student Speakers Mohammed Alshammari Bachelor of Science, Mass Media College of Arts and Humanities
Yulia Podorova Bachelor of Science, Chemistry College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Conferring of Degrees
Recessional March* “Hornpipe” (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel
Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Celebration Kool & The Gang Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Musicians: Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley, ConductorDonte Allen, KeyboardDavid Kaiser, Trumpet
Kalyn Kelly, TrumpetElias Hernandez, SaxophoneCole Vandermark, Trombone
Jacob Johnson, TubaWill Keebler, Drums
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
LOUISE SUNDIN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
LISA HUGHES President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
LYNN AKEY Vice President for Student Success,
Analytics and Integrated Planning
AARON BUDGE Acting Dean of the College of
Science, Engineering, and Technology
MATT CECIL Dean of the College of Arts and
Humanities
BOBBY FLEISCHMAN Associate Vice President for Strategic
Partnerships
MARK JOHNSON Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
DAVID JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Diversity & Inclusion
KENT STANLEY Vice President for University
Advancement
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Associate Vice President of
Research and Dean of Graduate Education
RICHARD STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Procession ParticipantsCOUNCIL OF DEANSAnne Dahlman Acting Dean of Global EducationBrian Martensen, Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty AffairsDaardi Sizemore Mixon Interim Dean of Library ServicesThomas Norman Dean of University Extended EducationTeri Wallace Interim Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education
FACULTY HONORMARSHALSJane McConnell, Associate Professor, College of Arts and HumanitiesMichael Bentley, Professor, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSAmber Chrischilles, College of Arts and HumanitiesBreanna Masters, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE OF ARTS and HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSKristi Cole Brandon Cooke James Dimock Heather Hamilton Paul Hustoles Julie Kerr-Berry John Lindberg David McCarl John Paul Todd ShanafeltSteven SmithGina Wenger Gwen Westerman
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSChris Brown David Gadberry Curt Germundson Adriana Gordillo Nadja Kramer Michael Olson Joshua Preiss Stephanie Thorpe
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSDawn Armfield Robin Becker Matthew ConnollyAlfredo Duplat Aaron Humble Laura Jacobi Scott LeGereBekka Williams
INSTRUCTORSScott Anderson
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING, andTECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSRebecca Bates John Krenz Steven Losh Steven Mercurio Deepak Sanjel Patrick Tebbe Hongxia Yin
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSMohammad Diab Rebecca Moen Harry Petersen David Shalrin Brittany Smith Jacob Swanson
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSShaheen Ahmed Thomas Brown David Clisbee Analía Dall'AsénWook Kim Charles Krois Winston Sealy Robert Sleezer Yuezhou Wang Nazil Wodzinski Mohammad Yamen
INSTRUCTORSMichael Haskins Sarah Lanand
LIBRARY FACULTYJessica Schomberg Tom Tran
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Stephen Stoynoff, Dean
MASTER OF ARTS
Abd Elrahman A. Al Odeh, Jordan Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee
Adriana Castelo, Ecuador English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck
Tony Comer, Isanti Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Jacobi
Teresa Ebel, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord
Leena K. Iitula, Namibia English Advisor: Dr. Paolo Infante
Nicholas Jurney, Germantown, WI Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown and James Dimock
Md Enamul Kabir, Bangladesh Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown and Dr. Deepa Oommen
Abraham K. Kone, Lake Crystal English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord
Leanne M. Langeberg, Lonsdale English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord
Joshua M. Lawson, Blaine English Advisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman
Wei Liu, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee
Renee Miller, Hubert, NC English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord
Cecelia C. Otto-Griffiths, Victoria Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Jacobi
Kerrie A. Patterson, Maple Grove English Advisor: Dr. Melissa Purdue
Caitlyn M. Pietig, Sleepy Eye English Advisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole
Johnelle M. Rodriguez, North Miami, FL English Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos
Corey Sandusky English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Alissa Schmidt, Owatonna English Advisor: Abigail Bakke
Robert O. Thomas Jr., Sweet Home, OR English Advisor: Dr. Dawn Armfield
Svenja Trommler, Germany English Advisor: Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee
Wa Yang, St.Paul Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Anne Kerber
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Leah M. Alsaker, Rosholt, SD Creative Writing
Advisor: Candace Black
Zachary Barthel, Good Thunder Creative Writing Advisor: Geoffrey Herbach
Zacharian K. Butovich, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Chris McCormick
Anna L. Derey-Wilson, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins
Jordan W. Deveraux, Minneapolis Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins
Carson D. Faust, Mt. Horeb, WI Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph
Linnea Guerin, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Chris McCormick
Ashley D. Gunn, Coeur d'Alene, ID Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles
Lisa M. Lucas, Marshall Creative Writing Advisor: Candace Black
Andrew C. Nye, Hastings Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins
Lorna Pecard, Good Thunder Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins
Daniel Porter, Fairview, TX Creative Writing Advisor: Candace Black
Erin I. Wegleitner, Webster, SD Theatre Arts Advisor: John Paul
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Jakob W. Westpfahl, Center Point, IA Creative Writing Advisor: Robin Becker
Amy M. Young, Makanda, IL Creative Writing Advisor: Geoffrey Herbach
MASTER OF MUSIC
Sarah J. Zimmerman, North Mankato Choral Conducting Advisor: Dr. David Dickau
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Adedamola O. Aina, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Venkata Naga K. Akunuru, India Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Xuanhui Wu
Sayeda Naeyna Alam, Bangladesh Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos and Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed
Araz A. Al-Dawoodi Manufacturing Engineering Tech
Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal
Arun Babu, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod and Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed
Shalinie A. Bandaranayaka, Sri Lanka Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Monika Bansal, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
David C. Bassey, Nigeria Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Patrick Tebbe
Shravya Boini, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Katrina R. Cronk, Anoka Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown and Dr. Kristi Treinen
Janoj Dhungana, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Megan K. Fischer, Scotland, SD Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Alfredo Duplat
Richard E. Gadotor, Ghana Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen
Sule U. Gimba, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Emily A. Glazewski, Ixonia, WI Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo
Jenifer L. Goblish, Vesta Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen
Ankit Goel, India Information Technology Advisor: Daniel Schwartz and Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Sumanth Gokapai, India Manufacturing Engineering Tech Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal
Natalie R. Gooder, Seward, NE Biology Advisor: Dr. Allison Land
Kenneth R. Greenbush, Mankato Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee
Alexandra A. Grond, France Biology Advisor: Dr. Bethann Lavoie
Hilary A. Hallman, Trimont Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag
Laurie A. Hiebert, Fountain City, WI Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Justin Rudnick
Michelle E. Hoffmaster, Wilmar Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Justin Rudnick
Andrew K. Jacobs, Woodbury Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman
Jongyun Jung, Republic of Korea Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman
Milan K C, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Hyejoo Kang, Republic of Korea Biology Advisor: Dr. Rachel Cohen
Dahee Kim, Republic of Korea Applied Statistics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel and Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed
Pujit Kiorala, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Satish Kumar, India Information Technology Advisor: Daniel Schwartz and Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Sabiha Mahzabeen, Bangladesh Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman
Edgardo J. Martinez, Honduras Information Technology Advisor: Ryan Shirk
Mark N. McMillan, Rochester Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Alfredo Duplat
David J. Paine, United Kingdom Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Sai Krishna R. Pulusu, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod and Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed
Katie L. Rubitschung, Hackensack Biology Advisor: Dr. Michael Bentley
Daniel P. Salmon, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
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Subodh L. Singh Dongol, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Calvin G. Smith, Perry, IA Manufacturing Engineering Tech Advisor: Dr. Gary Mead
Sawan Talwar, Waukesha, WI Biology Advisor: Dr. Rachel Cohen
Shreya Tandul, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Sammy K. Tanui, Kenya Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Silika Thapa, Nepal Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Addeline R. Theis, Shakopee Biology Advisor: Dr. Brittany Smith
Madeline C. Tompach, Columbus, WI Biology Advisor: Dr. David Sharlin
Mathias I. Ukpoma, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
Radhika S. Warrier, India Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee
Kelly Wing, Wyoming Spanish for the Professions Advisor: Dr. Alfredo Duplat
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER'S
David N. Olson, Janesville Engineering Management Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal
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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Matt Cecil, Dean
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Emily R. Albright, Communication Studies
Taylor D. Borowicz, Communication Studies
Troy T. Borowicz, Communication Studies
Josephine T. Braaten, EnglishVictoria P. Camasmie, GermanStephanie M. Cecere-Black,
Communication StudiesChristine Chen, ArtNicole L. Ferguson, Film and Media
StudiesMegan L. Fleiner, DanceGarrett J. Frycienski, Music IndustryMadison M. Hoffman, Mass MediaKourtney L. Juhl, English &
Scandinavian StudiesKathryn L. Knowlton, FrenchAnna A. Krenik, Film and Media
StudiesEmma Mayes, Interdisciplinary StudiesNaomi E. Muhs, DanceMadeline A. Muotka, Spanish &
EnglishEmily F. Nelson, DanceClaire H. Paulsen, Philosophy, Politics
& EconomicsCallie A. Pospishil, Communication
StudiesDelaney L. Rietveld, Theatre ArtsAndrea L. Rossow, Communication
StudiesMatthew R. Sather, Theatre ArtsNicole J. Stokes, Music IndustryKylie E. Thies, Communication StudiesAlicia Utecht, Communication Studies
& EnglishRebecca J. White, Spanish
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Elizabeth A. Becker, Communications Arts & Literature Education
Michael S. Bigelow, English
Kendra D. Euler, Communication Studies
Mitchell D. Evans, Theatre ArtsDylan L. Fitzgibbons, ArtShanelle S. Froehle, Music: EducationZoe B. Hartigan, Theatre ArtsCorrin E. Helget, Film and Media
StudiesBrandon B. Homan, Theatre ArtsConnor J. Johanson, ArtAngela R. Laine, Art TeachingJace K. Lancaster, Technical
CommunicationKaleigh P. Makela, Communication
StudiesBrenna E. Moore, Theatre Arts & EnglishChloe C. Nicol, EnglishEmily L. Oen, Mass MediaAbigail G. Okoneski, DanceCameron T. Pederson, Theatre ArtsShea E. Puent, Film and Media StudiesKathryn E. Strobel, SpanishAlexandra M. Temple, Interdisciplinary
StudiesAnna C. Tesch, Theatre ArtsLucas M. Torborg, Mass MediaZachary M. Trees, Interdisciplinary
StudiesDane S. Virnala, Scandinavian StudiesSydnie R. Waldner, MusicJamie L. Walker, Cognitive ScienceJessica R. Welch, Creative Writing
CUM LAUDE
Sara M. Baranczyk, Communications Arts and Literature Education
Leif O. Borg, Communication StudiesBrooklyn A. Braun, Communication
StudiesCarlie J. Busenga, SpanishOlivia Daulton, Mass MediaJosiah D. deNeui, ArtBrandon J. Deutsch, Theatre Arts
Hannah M. Field, Communication Studies and Mass Media
Nicholas B. Frisch, English: Creative Writing
Ceara R. Golden, Film and Media Studies
Samantha J. Gruis, ArtMadeline C. Hayden, Mass MediaTyler J. Hickman, Communications Arts
and Literature EducationAnnastasia M. Hinz, English: Creative
WritingMiranda J. Jensen, DanceMegan P. Johnson, Mass MediaDrew M. Jordan, EnglishJessica M. Juhlin, ArtHeejae I. Jung, Cognitive ScienceNoah M. Langworthy, ArtSarah C. Lazenby, French and SpanishAimee J. Linder, EnglishMelissa A. Lohrenz, Mass MediaSamuel E. Lyons, EnglishAlec J. Maertens, Music IndustryMikayla M. Manley, Communication
StudiesBrett W. Marshall, Mass MediaHannah M. Miller, Mass MediaMalinda R. Murray, ArtJohn B. Nicol, Theatre ArtsLily M. Olejar, Mass MediaMorgan V. Olson, DanceMartha L. Perry, Mass MediaAnastasia M. Reino, Communications
Arts and Literature EducationAlexandra R. Rollins, Theatre ArtsEdson V. Rosas, ArtMeghan F. Rosenau, ArtBrienna S. Schleusner, Mass MediaAmy E. Shepherd, Mass MediaMichael A. Sjostrom, EnglishMorgan V. Stolpa, Mass MediaAlyssa J. Thome, Theatre ArtsKue Vang, Communications Arts and
Literature EducationCassandra R. Virnig, Theatre ArtsSelma C. Wedberg, Music IndustryBruce W. Wenzel, Film and Media
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DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor Brian Frink, Chairperson
Ab Chang, B.S., St. PaulChristine Chen, B.F.A., MankatoSierra R. Coy, B.A., MankatoJosiah D. deNeui, B.F.A., HayfieldSpencer T. Driver, B.F.A., KassonNaomi E. Ebel, B.A., MankatoCaitlin J. Feikema, B.F.A., Roberts, WIDylan L. Fitzgibbons, B.F.A.,
Eagle LakePatrick E. Ginter, B.F.A., OwatonnaJohn L. Grabko III, B.F.A., Mankato Katie A. Grambart, B.F.A., FaribaultSamantha J. Gruis, B.A., Eagle LakeCharity R. Hess, B.A., MankatoMegan E. Hoffman, B.A., RosemountKelsey L. Hood, B.F.A., Lake CrystalConnor J. Johanson, B.F.A., RushfordJessica M. Juhlin, B.F.A.,
North MankatoPaajntsaas Kong, B.S.,
Columbia HeightsShea C. Lahr, B.A., Spearfish, SDAngela R. Laine, B.S., RobbinsdaleCody M. Landkammer, B.F.A.,
Sleepy EyeNoah M. Langworthy, B.F.A.,
MankatoEllie McNamara, B.F.A., HastingsMalinda R. Murray, B.F.A.,
Sioux Falls, SDErnest S. Norris, Jr., B.F.A.,
Brooklyn ParkDasha K. Person, B.F.A., ChaskaTycen K. Rhodes, B.F.A., New HopeEdson V. Rosas, B.F.A., Nemaha, IAElias A. Rose, B.F.A., North MankatoMeghan F. Rosenau, B.F.A., New UlmCecelia Schieffer, B.A., Sioux Falls, SDYeng Thao, B.F.A., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor David Engen,Chairperson
Emily R. Albright, B.S., Lake CitySean M. Allan, B.S., Eagle LakeCarlos I. Anderson, B.S., Godfrey, ILLeif O. Borg, B.S., ShakopeeTaylor D. Borowicz, B.S., BloomingtonTroy T. Borowicz, B.S., BloomingtonBrooklyn A. Braun, B.S., St. PeterJonathan S. Carlston, B.S., AndoverStephanie M. Cecere-Black, B.S.,
Burnsville
Joshua B. Christoffersen, B.S., GlencoeEric D. Cox, Jr., B.S., St. Paul ParkZachary E. Dodge, B.S., Trevor, WIDavid W. Engel, B.S., MoundKendra D. Euler, B.S., RochesterZachary Everett, B.S., ChanhassenJulia O. Fasching, B.S., Apple ValleyHannah M. Field, B.S., Howard LakeKari E. Fleischacker, B.S., WinstedKelly N. Gabriele, B.S., HamelLul G. Gatluak, B.S., Mounds ViewBadou S. Gaye, B.S., Coon RapidsCarly E. Hancock, B.S., Bettendorf, IATomas E. Hayden, B.S., MinneapolisAllison N. Henderson, B.S.,
South St.PaulDallas Howe, B.S., Riverside, CAKatherine D. Illies, B.S., New PragueKondeh K. Jalloh, B.S., Coon RapidsDerek J. Johnson, B.S., Prior LakeMegan E. Kalal, B.S., Apple ValleyLeila C. Kilduff, B.S., San Jose, CATanner J. Knight, B.S., Maple GroveMadison K. Konopa, B.S., LakevilleRalph J. Kratochvil, B.S.,
Lyndon Station, WIJohn Laforest, B.S., MankatoCourtney M. Lee, B.S., PlummerSean M. Lingasin, B.S., Brooklyn ParkAshley A. Lubbers, B.S., PlymouthMark S. Lundholm, B.S.,
Brooklyn CenterKaleigh P. Makela, B.S.,
North MankatoMikayla M. Manley, B.S., ShoreviewYsabel R. Mattson, B.S., BurnsvilleMolly L. McMurchie, B.S.,
BloomingtonMary C. Melancon, B.S., MinnetristaSean J. Merrifield, B.S., MankatoAustin L. Nelson, B.S., LakevilleKasandra N. Nguyen, B.S., ShakopeeHugo Orieny, B.S., Maple GroveBrandon P. Osborne, B.S.,
Golden ValleySamuel C. Pate, B.S., MinnetonkaKody P. Petersen, B.S., Cottage GroveGretchen M. Ploeger, B.S., MilacaCallie A. Pospishil, B.S., Yankton, SDBrady A. Radke-Vangen, B.S.,
MankatoJohn D. Rickert, B.S., BloomingtonJerry Rideout, B.S., Milwaukee, WIAndrea L. Rossow, B.S., St. PeterArielle L. Schmitz, B.S., JanesvilleCassidy T. Streater, B.S., HopkinsAbigail K. Swanson, B.S., EdinaSamuel K. Swenson, B.S.,
Minneapolis
Kylie E. Thies, B.S., Eden PrairieAllyssa C. Tollison, B.S., Red WingAlicia Utecht, B.S., RogersLani Vang, B.S., StacyBrianna L. Watts, B.S., MankatoSeth J. Wenner, B.S., St. PeterMcKenzi T. Wenninger, B.S., LuverneMcKenna R. Weyandt, B.S., KenyonPatrick L. White, B.S., ChanhassenMathew P. Willner, B.S.,
North MankatoMai Shor Xiong, B.S., OgilvieMorgan K. Zibell, B.S.,
Waunakee, WI
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor Matthew Sewell,Chairperson
Sara M. Baranczyk, B.S., St. PaulElizabeth A. Becker, B.S., MankatoMichael S. Bigelow, B.A.,
Apple ValleyJosephine T. Braaten, B.A.,
Glasgow, MTWilliam M. Clark, B.S., Coralville, IAAllison C. Czaja, B.A., ElkoEmmelie K. Dabill, B.S., LindstromJasmine D. Dancer, B.A., OtsegoMegan B. Ellerbeck, B.S.,
North MankatoNicholas B. Frisch, B.F.A., FairmontSheba P. Gordon, B.S., Frederick, MDTyler J. Hickman, B.S., StewartvilleAnnastasia M. Hinz, B.F.A.,
Minnesota LakeDrew M. Jordan, B.A., OtsegoKourtney L. Juhl, B.A., MankatoAshley M. Juracek, B.A., LafayetteShea C. Lahr, B.A., Spearfish, SDJace K. Lancaster, B.S., MankatoAimee J. Linder, B.A., RushfordSamuel E. Lyons, B.A., MankatoJacqueline A. Matuza, B.A., ShakopeeBrenna E. Moore, B.A., MankatoKalia M. Moua, B.A., Brooklyn CenterMadeline A. Muotka, B.A., WasecaTeagan C. Nelson, B.A.,
Marshfield, WIMichael L. Nicklay, B.A., EyotaChloe C. Nicol, B.A., MankatoCollin D. Patterson, B.A., BlaineJordyn Penner, B.A., Eagle LakeAnastasia M. Reino, B.S., EaganAlexandra L. Schaub, B.A., RogersNicole M. Schoen, B.S., AustinMichael A. Sjostrom, B.A., Mankato
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Sydney A. Thorson, B.A., Andover, SDAlicia Utecht, B.A., RogersGeorge Vang, B.S., Brooklyn CenterKue Vang, B.S., St. PaulMarisa C. Wallerius, B.A.,
New PragueJessica R. Welch, B.A., Elkhorn, WIAmanda M. Zakrzewski, B.S.,
Oakdale
DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Amy Lauters,Chairperson
Mohammed M. Alshammari, B.S., Bahrain
Sarafina A. Asiedu, B.S., Matteson, ILAlexander M. Baumann, B.S.,
LakevilleMargaret J. Belde, B.S., South St. PaulMadisyn R. Borger-Rhodes, B.S.,
BloomingtonGage A. Cureton, B.S., RochesterOlivia Daulton, B.A., LakevilleEmily A. DeSart, B.S., SavageHaley J. Diggan, B.S., SavageAllyson R. Dudgeon, B.S., St. Louis ParkJay T. Elmquist, B.S., Sauk RapidsMario A. Escoto, B.A., WorthingtonEmma E. Feldman, B.S., MankatoHannah M. Field, B.S., Howard LakeTravis A. Gerlach, B.S., RosemountMadeline C. Hayden, B.S., BurnsvilleBernadette H. Heier, B.A., Rapid City, SDMadison M. Hoffman, B.A., Omaha, NEZoey A. Huber, B.S., Brooklyn ParkMegan P. Johnson, B.S.,
North MankatoCori F. Kennedy, B.S., West ConcordJustin N. Lembeck, B.S., SavageReece M. Livingston, B.S.,
Pequot LakesMelissa A. Lohrenz, B.S.,
Mountain LakeKatherine M. Lundquist, B.S.,
WoodburyBrett W. Marshall, B.S., AlbertvilleHannah M. Miller, B.S., South HavenEmily L. Oen, B.S., WaconiaLily M. Olejar, B.S., BlaineBobbi M. Patrick, B.S., Middleton, WIMartha L. Perry, B.S., LakevilleJerry Rideout, B.S., Milwaukee, WIHannah R. Roskamp, B.S., LakevilleLucianne M. Sanford, B.S., East BethelKelsey J. Sauers, B.S., Mankato
Brienna S. Schleusner, B.S., RochesterKylie Schroeder, B.S., East BethelAmy E. Shepherd, B.S., BatxerMaxwell O. Short, B.S., MankatoHarrison J. Siddons, B.S., AndoverErin J. Skoog, B.S., Chandler, AZMorgan V. Stolpa, B.S., WinonaDarius T. Swearegene, B.S., EdinaLucas M. Torborg, B.S., St. CloudKatelyn N. Utecht, B.S., Cherry Valley, IL
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor Douglas Snapp,Chairperson
Anastasia M. Ellis, B.S., MankatoShanelle S. Froehle, B.S., WasecaGarrett J. Frycienski, B.S.,
Muskego, WIAlice J. Kim, B.S., MankatoAlec J. Maertens, B.S., MankatoNathan M. Stirling, B.S., ClearwaterNicole J. Stokes, B.S., RochesterAlexander L. Talamantes, B.S.,
Albert LeaNathaniel J. Talamantes, B.S.,
Albert LeaSydnie R. Waldner, B.A.,
Madison, SDSelma C. Wedberg, B.S., Sweden
DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Brandon Cooke, Chairperson
Patrick P. Adas, B.S., AndoverLarry R. Blackstad, Jr., B.S., New UlmDalton J. Brandau, B.S., RochesterBrooke A. Emmons, B.S., Racine, WIJacob B. Good, B.A., BloomingtonHeejae I. Jung, B.S.,
Republic of KoreaClaire H. Paulsen, B.S., NorthfieldJamie L. Walker, B.S., Lakeville
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul J. Hustoles, Chairperson
Harmony R. Andersen, B.S., LakevilleAna-Brit E. Asplen, B.S., MankatoJodie C. Bratager, B.F.A., RochesterSean N. Burk, B.F.A., St. Louis Park
Nina Byun, B.A., EdinaBrandon J. Deutsch, B.F.A., Lino LakesGary S. Du Charme II, B.F.A.,
MankatoMitchell D. Evans, B.F.A., LitchfieldMegan L. Fleiner, B.F.A., AustinWilliam J. Gleason, B.F.A., MankatoZoe B. Hartigan, B.F.A., Prior LakeBrandon B. Homan, B.F.A., LakevilleMiranda J. Jensen, B.S., MahtomediAbigail S. Mattson, B.S., MankatoBrenna E. Moore, B.A., MankatoNaomi E. Muhs, B.S., ChanhassenEmily F. Nelson, B.S., Bismarck, NDJohn B. Nicol, B.S., West Union, IAAbigail G. Okoneski, B.F.A., EaganMorgan V. Olson, B.F.A., ByronCameron T. Pederson, B.F.A.,
East Grand ForksDelaney L. Rietveld, B.F.A., BemidjiAlexandra R. Rollins, B.F.A.,
River Falls, WIMatthew R. Sather, B.F.A., Spencer, IAAlexandria L. Sharpley, B.A., StacyAnna C. Tesch, B.S., Eden PrairieAlyssa J. Thome, B.F.A., WoodburyDerek W. Tomlinson, B.S., MankatoMoung Zhong J. Vang, B.S., AlbertvilleCassandra R. Virnig, B.S., HillmanDalton D. Webb, B.S., BloomingtonDelanie J. Wiedrich, B.F.A.,
Hazen, ND
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &CULTURESProfessor Greg Taylor,Chairperson
Wendy Y. Arriaga, B.S., MankatoCarlie J. Busenga, B.A., MorrisVictoria P. Camasmie, B.A., BrazilEmily M. Fletcher, B.A., New PragueAlexander M. Honken, B.A., MankatoKourtney L. Juhl, B.A., MankatoKathryn L. Knowlton, B.A., Fargo, NDSarah C. Lazenby, B.S., Mitchell, SDMadeline A. Muotka, B.A., WasecaMcKenzie F. Paap, B.S., ExcelsiorAlyssa J. Podgorski, B.S., South St. PaulPaige C. Schuh, B.S., Menasha, WIKaylin M. Smith, B.A., Maple GroveKathryn E. Strobel, B.S., ShakopeeKimberly L. Valdespino, B.A., St. CharlesDane S. Virnala, B.A., Howard LakeRebecca J. White, B.A., Ellendale
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FILM & MEDIA STUDIESProfessors Donna Casella and Rachael Hanel, Directors
Tyler T. Chandee, B.A., Brooklyn ParkNicole L. Ferguson, B.A., Grimes, IACeara R. Golden, B.A., ShakopeeNatalie Hale, B.A., Bondurant, IACorrin E. Helget, B.A., Sleepy EyeBenjamin K. Herzog, B.A., PlymouthAnna A. Krenik, B.A., ClevelandAlexander A. MacDonald, B.A.,
ExcelsiorShea E. Puent, B.A., RochesterRuon Y. Tut, B.A., OwatonnaKai V. Voigt, B.A., MinneapolisBruce W. Wenzel, B.A., Mankato
LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs-Zurbey,Student Relations Coordinator
Shantel M. Donner, A.A., New UlmYounique Edwards, A.A., EaganMakayla R. Gravenhof, A.A.,
RochesterMegan M. Hartzler, A.A.,
Omaha, NEMaya H. Heinen, A.A.,
North MankatoCarter W. Hennessy, A.A., Dysart, IABaily M. Kaas, A.A., GhentVincent L. Kerkes, A.A., St. PaulDaniel H. Kiecker, A.A., MankatoStephanie D. King, A.A., FairfaxJessica F. Meyer, A.A., TracyDanielle R. Morgan, A.A., MedfordSheng Moua, A.A., St. PaulMarley B. Rohwer, A.A., JanesvilleAlex W. Smith, A.A., CedarShannon K. Wilcox, A.A., Lucas, TX
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SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Moussa Abdoulaye Aboubacar, Statistics
Feven M. Abraha, StatisticsAlexis M. Arsenault, PhysicsEric J. Backhaus, Computer Information
TechnologyCorbin J. Boyd, BiochemistryJoshua H. Colstrom, Management
Information SystemsHanix E. Daniel, BiochemistryHana Do, Computer Information
TechnologyTimothy E. Farrell, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyLauren M. Hesser, Biol: Biomedical
SciencesErik W. Jacobson, Management
Information SystemsDylan W. Jech, Computer Information
TechnologyRaquel Juarez Funez, Mechanical
EngineeringElizabeth A. Kasseth, Biol: Biomedical
SciencesChase K. Koch, Management
Information SystemsAna Konatar, StatisticsMarcus M. Lambert, Construction
ManagementNoah T. Landon, Computer Information
TechnologyNathaniel J. Meyers, Computer
EngineeringTashinga R. Mupambo, BiologyRachel J. Newinski, BiologyAnh Minh Huynh Nguyen, Medical
Laboratory ScienceNathan Oliver, Integrated EngineeringCharles J. Olson, BiologyAnjola B. Onadipe, BiologyHunter S. Pauloski, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyLauren E. Reiman, StatisticsKatie A. Schmitz, Biology
Nicholas L. Schumacher, Construction Management
Megan M. Serratore, BiologyErik S. Vorwerk, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyMargaret M. Waters, BiologyLuke D. Zweber, Computer Information
Technology
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Shamim Ahmed, BiotechnologyPaige M. Bauer, GeologyNicholas J. Beernink, Computer
Information TechnologyNabin Bhattarai, Computer
EngineeringCaleb M. Burke, Computer
EngineeringRyan A. Dauer, Manufacturing
Engineering TechKaylee C. Enevold, MathematicsBrock A. Franko, Civil EngineeringJared A. Frazier, Electrical EngineeringIssac A. Fritz, Civil EngineeringAndres Garza Mendoza,
Manufacturing Engineering TechJaydee R. Green, BiochemistryRaymond J. Grumney, Computer
Information TechnologyIan C. Hiltner, Mechanical EngineeringJenna M. Ihle, Integrated EngineeringJeremy A. Klein, Management
Information SystemsCallyn J. Kozitza, Mechanical
EngineeringAlexander T. Lloyd, Computer
Engineering TechnologyAdrian Loera, Computer EngineeringTressa S. Marquardt, Integrated
EngineeringHunter J. Morsching, Construction
ManagementHannah L. Murphy, BiologyRyan A. Persick, Electrical EngineeringYulia Podorova, Chemistry: ACS
Umanga Poudel, Computer Information Technology
Lindsey M. Prokop, BiologyProttoy, Civil EngineeringBethany A. Purrier, Chemistry: ACSRyan D. Rauenhorst, Mechanical
EngineeringJack T. Ryan, Mechanical EngineeringJohn M. Ryan, Computer Information
TechnologyJuan R. Serrano Pinedo, MathematicsDanayit F. Shewamene, Integrated
EngineeringTaslima Siddiquea, Management
Information SystemsDylan T. Smyth, Manufacturing
Engineering TechSamuel D. Stachel, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyLiesel A. Theusch, Mathematics
TeachingXi Wang, Computer EngineeringKyle F. Welch, Computer EngineeringSamantha A. Weston, Chemistry: ACSBrielle R. Wills, Integrated EngineeringMichael A. Zylla, Integrated
Engineering
CUM LAUDE
Aisha M. Abdo, BiologyBassem H. Adel, Jr., Construction
ManagementYoussef H. Adel, Jr., Construction
ManagementKazi R. Ahmed, Computer Information
TechnologyThomas L. Alt, Automotive Engineering
TechnologyAnna R. Ammerman, Life Science
Teaching (5-12)Jacob Aziz, Computer Information
TechnologySara M. Baranczyk, Physics TeachingMorgan F. Berg, Electrical EngineeringAlexandra M. Brady, Biology
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Travis J. Britz, Computer Information Technology
Huyen T. Cao, Mathematics TeachingJonathan S. Carlton, Computer
Information TechnologyAaron J. Chamberlain, Medical
Laboratory ScienceTravis H. Chen, Computer Information
TechnologyNicholas C. Cotton, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyChevonie K. Daniel, Computer
Information TechnologyGabriele De Angelis, Electrical
EngineeringEmerson S. Drapac, Computer
Information TechnologyKashfiah Fatema, Medical Laboratory
Science & BiologyJames E. Goldade, Mechanical
EngineeringTania Hasanpoor, Computer
Information TechnologyDylan J. Henning, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyRoss E. Hill, Integrated EngineeringMark R. Hillesheim, Computer
Information Technology & Mathematics
Mark J. Honetschlager, Mechanical Engineering
Mariama Jallow, Medical Laboratory Science
Brett I. Johnson, Automotive Engineering Technology
Jeanne J. Kelley, Chemistry: ACSMadeline M. Kjellesvig, BiologyZachary R. Kozelek, Civil EngineeringPatrick J. Kunkel, Construction
ManagementMadelyn M. Lagoon, BiologyAllison L. Loomis, Medical Laboratory
ScienceBailey A. Ludwig, Life Science
Teaching (5-12)Shristi Manandhar, Computer
EngineeringZach C. Manley, BiologyKyle J. Mercer, Biochemistry & Biol:
Biomedical SciencesNandeera K. Munaweera Tanthirige,
Manufacturing Engineering TechDaniel A. O'Brien, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyChase A. Olson, Construction
ManagementSalman A. Omar, Computer
Information Technology
Tonmoy K. Paul, Computer Information Technology
Kiana Ranjbar Mokhtari, Computer Information Technology
Elizabeth K. Schmitz, BiochemistryEmily C. Schonhoff, BiologyMd Tarik Aziz Shadhin, Computer
Information TechnologyMatthew Skaaland, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyAnthony M. Spada, Computer
Information TechnologyKeshari H. Sudasinghe, BiologySehee Sun, Electrical Engineering &
Computer EngineeringTristan K. Sweet, Computer
EngineeringVictor H. Torres, Jr., Computer
Engineering TechnologyErdenesukh Tsendjav, Management
Information SystemsRobert J. Vukelich, Civil EngineeringVal C. Walker, Mathematics TeachingMai Ka Ying Yang, Biology
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson
Ahmed N. Abdelmola, B.S., EgyptThomas L. Alt, B.S., Sauk City, WINathan H. Anderson, B.S., CedarKevin D. Barrett, B.S., LindstromShane A. Buchman, B.S.,
Walnut GroveMakayla L. Buckley, B.S.,
Sheboygan, WIBenjamin M. Carlson, B.S., MankatoNicholas C. Cotton, B.S., Clear LakeChristopher A. Cox, B.S., WaverlyDexter Curry, B.S., Elk Mound, WIRyan A. Dauer, B.S., MankatoTimothy E. Farrell, B.S., AustinAndres Garza Mendoza, B.S.,
Lake WilsonSeowon Han, B.S., Republic of KoreaDylan J. Henning, B.S., SavageConnor Q. Hudalla, B.S., AndoverBrett I. Johnson, B.S., LakevilleSamuel M. Mahaffey, B.S.,
Bay City, WIAyub F. Mohamed, B.S.Nandeera K. Munaweera Tanthirige,
B.S., Sri Lanka
Khansaa M. Myran, B.S., NorthfieldNoah A. Nelson, B.S., MankatoDaniel A. O'Brien, B.S.,
Round Lake Beach, ILOwen M. Parker, B.S., Alton, NHHunter S. Pauloski, B.S.,
Chaseburg, WIMatthew Skaaland, B.S., Westby, WIDylan T. Smyth, B.S., MankatoSamuel D. Stachel, B.S., Forest LakeWilliam J. Steinberg Jr., B.S., KassonAndrew J. Straka, B.S., MankatoBenjamin E. Thul, B.S., CologneNicholas D. Tynan, B.S.,
Charles City, IAErik S. Vorwerk, B.S., Huntington, MASteven P. Zimmerman, B.S.,
Belleville, WI
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson
Aisha M. Abdo, B.S., North MankatoNaomi Abraham, B.S., St. PaulAdetuji S. Adelani, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Ekemini G. Afangideh, B.S., NigeriaShamim Ahmed, B.S., BangladeshAnna R. Ammerman, B.S., MankatoNaiom Appiah, B.S., ShakopeeMicalene J. Aslakson, B.S., WaconiaAlimatou Bah, B.S., GambiaMeghan A. Bajula-Hagen, B.S.,
Eagle LakeMiranda E. Baldwin, B.S., MankatoRyan P. Bennett, B.S., ZumbrotaAlexandra M. Brady, B.S.,
ChanhassenKrystal M. Brooks, B.S., Coon RapidsIsmael Calderon Garcia, B.S.,
GlencoeDanielle D. Chaffee, B.S., WyomingAaron J. Chamberlain, B.S., New UlmArliah T. Cox, B.S., BahamasMadeline E. Cox, B.S., Coon RapidsPhilip A. Daniel, B.S., MankatoBailey E. DeMarais, B.S., MankatoKalley M. Dennis, B.S.,
Inver Grove HeightsReid W. Diamond, B.S., MankatoWilliam K. Dietrich, B.S., WinstedOluwafunmi D. Dipo-Ajayi, B.S.,
GlencoeKashfiah Fatema, B.S., BangladeshSara E. Garcia, B.S., EaganBoluwatife A. Gbadebo, B.S., Nigeria
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Alyssa J. Podgorski, B.S., South St. PaulAshley E. Pomplun, B.S., HendersonIan J. Pribyl, B.S.,
South Milwaukee, WILindsey M. Prokop, B.S., ElmoreJoanna S. Sayoudone, B.S., Brooklyn ParkKatie A. Schmitz, B.S., New PragueEmily C. Schonhoff, B.S., SavageMegan M. Serratore, B.S., BemidjiJamie M. Shulman, B.S., RochesterTasha E. Smith, B.S., SartellPatrick D. Solinger, B.S., RosemountErin M. Streeter, B.S., Locust Grove, GAKeshari H. Sudasinghe, B.S., Sri LankaBersabeh D. Tafesse, B.S., EthiopiaCory C. Thielman, B.S., BuffaloNicholas A. Todora, B.S., Lino LakesJerusalem S. Tola, B.S., EthiopiaNedia G. Warner, B.S., LiberiaMargaret M. Waters, B.S.,
MinneapolisMarina M. Xiong, B.S.,
Columbia HeightsNcontsoov N. Xiong, B.S.,
North St. PaulKasy Ya, B.S., Brooklyn CenterMai Ka Ying Yang, B.S.,
Brooklyn CenterOfelio Zavala, B.S., New BrightonTheresa L. Zuhlsdorf, B.S., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson
Paige M. Bauer, B.S., MankatoCorbin J. Boyd, B.S., MinnetonkaHanix E. Daniel, B.S., DominicaMallory K. Eberspacher, B.A.,
MahtomediAshly R. Fairchild, B.S., ElyJaydee R. Green, B.A., ZimmermanAllyssa C. Hagen, B.S., St. PeterJeanne J. Kelley, B.S., Pierre, SDKyle J. Mercer, B.A., WinnebagoYulia Podorova, B.S.,
Russian FederationBethany A. Purrier, B.S., RochesterElizabeth K. Schmitz, B.A., Elk RiverRandall W. Simonson, B.A., RochesterSamantha A. Weston, B.S., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFCOMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCEProfessor Mahbubur Syed,Chairperson
Kazi R. Ahmed, B.S., BangladeshYeamlak Alebachew, B.S., EthiopiaRohit Man Amatya, B.S., NepalJacob Aziz, B.S., MankatoAnindeeta Azreen, B.S., MankatoEric J. Backhaus, B.S., Ham LakeAkrem J. Basha, B.S., EthiopiaNicholas J. Beernink, B.S., MankatoBryan Beltran, B.S., LismoreJhony M. Blanco, B.S., SavageTravis J. Britz, B.S., CourtlandJacob L. Caravello, B.S., RosemountJonathan S. Carlton, B.S., Forest LakeTravis H. Chen, B.S., RochesterApurba Chowdhury, B.S., BangladeshOmar F. Chowdhury, B.S., BangladeshShaharia Chowdhury, B.S.,
BangladeshJoshua H. Colstrom, B.S., AndoverChevonie K. Daniel, B.S., DominicaBoubacar Diagana, B.S., MauritaniaHana Do, B.S., VietnamEmerson S. Drapac, B.S., NorthfieldSteven J. Erredge, B.S., Ankeny, IAPavan K. Gopu, B.S., IndiaRaymond J. Grumney, B.S., FaribaultGelana S. Gurmesa, B.S., EthiopiaEmdadul Haider, B.S., BangladeshAnamul Hasan, B.S., BangladeshTania Hasanpoor, B.S., MankatoShamim Hasnain, B.S., BangladeshMark R. Hillesheim, B.S., New UlmMatthew R. Hillesheim, B.S., New UlmTyler L. Holetz, B.S., BlaineAhmed M. Hussein, B.S., OwatonnaNayeem Imtiaz, B.S., BangladeshErik W. Jacobson, B.S., South HavenDylan W. Jech, B.S., Grand MeadowKshitiz Khadka, B.S., NepalDidarul A. Khan, B.S., BangladeshHarris B. Khondker, B.S., BangladeshJeremy A. Klein, B.S., MankatoChase K. Koch, B.S., WindomDotemin I. Kone, B.S., Ivory Coast
(Cote D'Ivoire)James T. LaBeau, B.S., LakevilleSubrata Lahiri, B.S., BangladeshBishwas Lamsal, B.S., NepalNoah T. Landon, B.S., MinnetristaMichael P. Mason, B.S., South St. Paul
Erin E. Gjerde, B.S., LafayetteJeremy Goltz, B.S., Prior LakeLakin L. Hengel, B.S., RochesterLauren M. Hesser, B.S., Lake CrystalThomas G. Hoffman, B.S., BlaineKyle E. House, B.S., BeckerKathryn J. Idso, B.S., RochesterMariama Jallow, B.S., GambiaAbby M. James, B.S., River Falls, WITaylor M. Johnson, B.S., MankatoElizabeth A. Kasseth, B.S.,
White Bear LakeIan T. Kellogg, B.S., NicolletHaley R. Kilian, B.S., SavageMadeline M. Kjellesvig, B.S., ArlingtonKrista H. Kniefel, B.S., OwatonnaMadelyn M. Lagoon, B.S.,
Cottage GroveRoman A. Lahr, B.S., RochesterAlyssa S. Lange, B.S., ChaskaNancy Lao, B.S., St.FrancisEthan Lepper, B.S., ChaskaAllison L. Loomis, B.S., CarverBailey A. Ludwig, B.S., Circle PinesKaitlin A. Lundell, B.S., Albert LeaZach C. Manley, B.S., Brook ParkTasha D. Martin, B.S., Oregon, WISarah J. Mayer, B.S., Le SueurKyle J. Mercer, B.S., WinnebagoAbigail M. Miller, B.S., MinnetonkaAbdirashed A. Mohamed, B.S.,
OwatonnaXon Ming Moua, B.S., Brooklyn ParkMariah A. Mraz, B.S., HutchinsonTashinga R. Mupambo, B.S.,
ZimbabweCaitlin E. Murphy, B.S., Brandon, SDHannah L. Murphy, B.S.,
Minnesota LakeBrittany D. Myre, B.S., MankatoRachel J. Newinski, B.S.,
Cottage GroveAnh Minh Huynh Nguyen, B.S.,
MankatoSamson M. Okorie, B.S., NigeriaCharles J. Olson, B.S., PlymouthAnjola B. Onadipe, B.S., MankatoRyan T. Osberg, B.S., Elk RiverBarakallah T. Owolabi, B.S., NigeriaPrapti J. Patel, B.S., Wheeling, ILAmanda M. Peifer, B.S., Mounds ViewWilliam T. Peters, B.S., Windsor, WINickolas S. Peterson, B.S., NorthfieldSamuel W. Pittorf, B.S., West St. Paul
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Abdulkarim F. Almurayh, B.S., Saudi Arabia
Khalid A. Alyami, B.S., Saudi ArabiaChristian J. Blommel, B.S., ClearwaterAnastasia M. Bloomhall, B.S.,
Sioux Falls, SDConnor K. Campbell, B.S., Beloit, WIAllaa Chahid, B.S., MoroccoAdam J. Clark, B.S., FaribaultMatthew T. Clark, B.S., FarmingtonPeter A. Clark, B.S., FaribaultRyan M. Coulter, B.S., MankatoAlecsander L. DeBar, B.S.,
Atascadero, CAZachary P. Eggers, B.S., ChatfieldBrady R. Erdmann, B.S., KassonRyan D. Erdmann, B.S., KassonNicholas G. Gamache, B.S.,
Lake LandJake R. Hackenmueller, B.S.,
St. MichaelBroderick H. Hosch, B.S., MankatoNicholas T. Jepson, B.S., Wausau, WIJack T. Kaeding, B.S., VictoriaMatthew L. Kasel, B.S., AustinWeston G. Kolles, B.S., MonticelloAnge P. Konan, B.S., Ivory Coast
(Cote D'Ivoire)Nicholas J. Kraft, B.S., St.PeterPatrick J. Kunkel, B.S., GlencoeMarcus M. Lambert, B.S., EmilyJayme J. Laplante, B.S., ChatfieldBazen T. Leul, B.S., EthiopiaErik R. Lindberg, B.S., LakevilleJuan F. Lopez, B.S., PlatoRiley V. Lovell, B.S., LakevilleAlex T. McGuire, B.S., PlainviewHunter J. Morsching, B.S., WatervilleChase A. Olson, B.S., RosemountAriel Ortiz, B.S., New York, NYDave R. Pieper, B.S., Prior LakeBryce P. Plunkett, B.S., ChamplinJacob J. Pries, B.S., PlainviewJayden M. Prigge, B.S., MantorvilleAaron E. Quam, B.S., EaganAmr M. Salama, B.S., EgyptNicholas L. Schumacher, B.S., ElkoNeal P. Smith, B.S., ChanhassenAndrew T. Stemper, B.S., CaledoniaBrandon D. Treinen, B.S., MankatoCole M. Wagar, B.S., RochesterNolan R. Wolf, B.S., Prior LakeGuy K. Wunderlich, B.S., FaribaultBenjamin E. Yost, B.S., ShakopeeNathan J. Zellmann, B.S., Watertown
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Vincent Zhang, Chairperson
Urmah M. Arte, B.S.E.E., RochesterDaniel D. Barnett, B.S., North BranchMorgan F. Berg, B.S.E.E., CokatoCody R. Beumer, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
LakevilleNabin Bhattarai, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
NepalCaleb M. Burke, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
OtsegoGabriele De Angelis, B.S.E.E., ItalyAndrew D. Durant, B.S.E.E.,
North Mankato Nipun T. Fernando, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
Sri LankaJared A. Frazier, B.S.E.E., LakevilleWilliam M. Harris, B.S., Elgin, IllinoisJulian I. Jones, B.S.E.E., MankatoChristopher R. Klein, B.S.,
Maple GroveAlexander T. Lloyd, B.S., MankatoAdrian Loera, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
St. PaulShristi Manandhar, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
NepalEdgardo J. Martinez, B.S.E.E.,
HondurasNathaniel J. Meyers, B.S. Comp.
Eng., DelanoShady S. Nawara, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
EgyptJustin M. Novak, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
FarmingtonUduoghene D. Ovraiti, B.S.E.E.,
NigeriaRyan A. Persick, B.S.E.E., Robins, IAHailey R. Reichow, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
Eden PrairieShayush Shrestha, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
NepalPaulo J. Sierra Luna, B.S.E.E., B.S.
Comp. Eng., ColombiaShristi Silwal, B.S. Comp. Eng., NepalSehee Sun, B.S.E.E., B.S. Comp.
Eng., Republic of KoreaNicholas K. Swanson, B.S.E.E.,
WoodburyTristan K. Sweet, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
RogersMichael R. Tonsager, B.S.E.E.,
Bay City, WI
Sahan M. Modara Arachchi, B.S., Sri Lanka
Abdullah Moin, B.S., BangladeshRaphael F. Morgan, B.S., MankatoMax C. Nagel, B.S., WinnebagoNabin Nakarmi, B.S., NepalZane J. Ohman, B.S., FarmingtonNaheem A. Olaniyan, B.S., NigeriaMohamed S. Omar, B.S., MankatoSalman A. Omar, B.S., OwatonnaBarthelemy O. Oyediran, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Tonmoy K. Paul, B.S., BangladeshUmanga Poudel, B.S., NepalAndre Prawira, B.S., IndonesiaJoshua A. Ramczyk, B.S., Apple ValleyKiana Ranjbar Mokhtari, B.S., IranAshley T. Reed, B.S.,
Whitefish Bay, WIJohn M. Ryan, B.S., SavageBony A. Sany, B.S., BangladeshMandla E. Senzanje, B.S., ZimbabweMd Tarik Aziz Shadhin, B.S.,
BangladeshManish Shahi, B.S., NepalKhuzaima Shahid, B.S., MankatoGarima Shiwakoti, B.S., NepalAnoon Shrestha, B.S., NepalSupreme Shrestha, B.S., NepalTaslima Siddiquea, B.S., BangladeshSagarika Silwal, B.S., NepalAnthony M. Spada, B.S., Osage, IAIan J. Stutsman, B.S., MankatoNicholas A. Tate, B.S., HollandaleErdenesukh Tsendjav, B.S., MongoliaMinhaz Uddin, B.S., BangladeshKelly O. Ukpoma, B.S., NigeriaBill Vang Sr., B.S., Brooklyn CenterDaniel C. Vang, B.S., MankatoIshna Verma, B.S., IndiaZachary Vicenti, B.S., FairmontZachary D. Vincent, B.S.,
New Richmond, WIErich J. Willrett, B.S., Naples, FLLuke D. Zweber, B.S., Prior Lake
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson
Bassem H. Adel, Jr., B.S., MankatoYoussef H. Adel, Jr., B.S., MankatoSydney G. Alberts, B.S., MantorvilleRyne B. Alger, B.S., Watertown
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Victor H. Torres, Jr., B.S., MankatoJonathan Tyson, B.S.E.E., New UlmRamiro L. Vinan Vega, B.S.E.E.,
EcuadorXi Wang, B.S. Comp. Eng., ChinaKyle F. Welch, B.S. Comp. Eng.,
ClaremontJohn L. Xiong, B.S., St. PaulKue M. Yang, B.S., Brooklyn Park
DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Dean Kelley, Chairperson
Thomas L. Briggs, B.S.E, VirginiaKatie R. Corwin, B.S.E, PlymouthRoss E. Hill, B.S.E, VirginiaJenna M. Ihle, B.S.E, Hill CityNicole K. Jaeger, B.S.E, BabbittNatalie C. Kolling, B.S.E, Pine CityAlexander T. Leba, B.S.E, HugoTressa S. Marquardt, B.S.E, ShakopeeRyan J. Olds, B.S.E, HibbingNathan Oliver, B.S.E, Pelican RapidsJacob R. Rahier, B.S.E, BoveyMario X. Ramponi, B.S.E,
Mountain IronMckenzie L. Schreffler, B.S.E, BabbittDanayit F. Shewamene, B.S.E,
EthiopiaDerrick L. Willis, B.S.E, BlaineBrielle R. Wills, B.S.E, BabbittTres M. Wuerffel, B.S.E, BloomingtonMichael A. Zylla, B.S.E, Plymouth
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Charles Ruijun Zhao,Chairperson
Moussa Abdoulaye Aboubacar, B.S., Niger
Feven M. Abraha, B.S., EthiopiaJean Richard M. Ametepe, B.S., TogoHuyen T. Cao, B.S., ShakopeeKaylee C. Enevold, B.S.,
North MankatoMark R. Hillesheim, B.S., New UlmAna Konatar, B.S., MontenegroJason E. Motzko, B.S., HectorDalton J. Pagel, B.S., Albert LeaThomas J. Pischke, B.A., St. Louis ParkLauren E. Reiman, B.S., MankatoJuan R. Serrano Pinedo, B.S., MankatoBae Ju Suk, B.S., Republic of KoreaLiesel A. Theusch, B.S., AldenVal C. Walker, B.S., North MankatoAustin L. Whitcomb, B.S., AndoverDarrin L. Williams, B.S., Brooklyn Park
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson
Muhammad Hamza R. Abbasi, B.S.M.E., Pakistan
Ashim B. Adhikari, B.S.M.E., NepalAdrian T. Anderson, B.S. Civil Eng.,
North MankatoEyan A. Bantebya, B.S. Civil Eng.,
UgandaTyler J. Bensen, B.S.M.E., Arden HillsNoah D. Braget, B.S.M.E., WasecaBryan L. Chirhart, B.S. Civil Eng.,
Inver Grove HeightsLuke B. Cincotta, B.S.M.E., ShoreviewMeghan R. Flaherty, B.S.M.E.,
MankatoLucas Fontana, B.S. Civil Eng., BrazilBrock A. Franko, B.S. Civil Eng.,
Dodge CenterIssac A. Fritz, B.S. Civil Eng.,
RochesterJames E. Goldade, B.S.M.E., EyotaJoseph G. Grano, B.S. Civil Eng.,
CookNicholas A. Hartung, B.S.M.E.,
OronoIan C. Hiltner, B.S.M.E., St. CloudAndrew C. Holmsten, B.S.M.E.,
EaganMark J. Honetschlager, B.S.M.E.,
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Mark J. Jirak, B.S.M.E., WebsterNicholas A. Johnson, B.S.M.E.,
Maple PlainRaquel Juarez Funez, B.S.M.E.,
HondurasIan A. Kolars, B.S.M.E., WoodburyZachary R. Kozelek, B.S. Civil Eng.,
Custer, WICallyn J. Kozitza, B.S.M.E., MankatoProttoy, B.S. Civil Eng., BangladeshRyan D. Rauenhorst, B.S.M.E.,
MankatoWilliam J. Rivard, III, B.S.M.E.,
Eden PrairieJack T. Ryan, B.S.M.E., RochesterAmadou Saidou Nabangui, B.S.M.E.,
MankatoMatthew P. Sieberg, B.S.M.E.,
North MankatoMusonda K. Tembo, B.S. Civil Eng.,
ZambiaJeffrey R. Tomlinson, B.S.M.E.,
Eden PrairieTaylor J. Tschida, B.S. Civil Eng.,
FridleyBrandon W. Tupper, B.S. Civil Eng.,
HopkinsJacob R. Voit, B.S. Civil Eng.,
Little FallsTessa L. Voss, B.S.M.E., FoleyRobert J. Vukelich, B.S. Civil Eng.,
RogersKacie M. Zangel, B.S. Civil Eng.,
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Program 12:00 p.m..
MSU Hymn Fanfare Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp
Processional March Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp and Dr. Michael Olson
National Anthem Delanie Wiedrich, '19 Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings President Richard DavenportMinnesota State University, Mankato
Louise SundinBoard of Trustees
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Lisa Hughes, '05Alumni Association President, Alumni Association
Student Speakers Courtney SillBachelor of Science, Exercise ScienceCollege of Allied Health and Nursing
Whitney WilliamsBachelor of Science, Elementary and Literacy Education
College of Education
Conferring of Degrees
Recessional March* “Hornpipe” (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Celebration Kool & The Gang Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Musicians: Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley, ConductorDonte Allen, KeyboardDavid Kaiser, Trumpet
Kalyn Kelly, TrumpetElias Hernandez, SaxophoneCole Vandermark, Trombone
Jacob Johnson, TubaWill Keebler, Drums
*Audience to remain seated
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RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
LOUISE SUNDIN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
LISA HUGHES President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
LYNN AKEY Vice President for Student Success,
Analytics and Integrated Planning
BOBBY FLEISCHMAN Associate Vice President for Strategic
Partnerships
JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education
MARK JOHNSON Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
DAVID JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Diversity & Inclusion
KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Health
and Nursing
KENT STANLEY Vice President for University
Advancement
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Associate Vice President of
Research and Dean of Graduate Education
RICHARD STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Procession Participants
COUNCIL OF DEANSAnne Dahlman Acting Dean of Global
EducationBrian Martensen, Interim Associate Vice
President for Faculty AffairsDaardi Sizemore Mixon Interim Dean of Library
ServicesThomas Norman Dean of University Extended EducationTeri Wallace Interim Associate Vice
President for Undergraduate Education
FACULTY HONORMARSHALSDr. Norma Krumwiede,
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Dr. Karen Colum, College of Education
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALLydia Jagodzinski, College of
Allied Health and Nursing
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH and
NURSING MARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSSue Ellen Bell Hans De Ruiter Sandra Eggenberger Cindra Kamphoff Theresa Mackey Patrick Sexton Marlene Tappe James Wise Patricia Young
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBrooke Burk Megan Mahowald Noreen Reding Joseph Visker Heather Von Bank Diane Witt
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJessica Albers Kristen Anderson Pat Beierwaltes Bonnie Berg Rhonda Cornell Leslie Darmofal Charis Davidson Alyssa Delgado Emily Forsyth Jeremy Frost Rachelle Fuller Jonathan Hicks Mary M Kramer Michelle McAlarnen Kristi Montandon Tammy Neiman Laurel Ostrow Ben Schwamberger Corey Selland Thad Shunkwiler Marilyn Swan Molly Timlin Gwen Verchota
COLLEGE OFEDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSRichard Auger Timothy Berry
Diane Coursol Karen Eastman Andrew Johnson Jacqueline Lewis John Seymour Ginger Zierdt
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBeth Beschorner Jason Kaufman Ann Miller Alexandra Panahon Sean WachsmuthDana Wagner
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKristi Bergeson Bernadette Castillo Kyena Cornelius Kerry Diekmann Charlene Ellingson Jinger Gustafson Kiersten Hensley Kimberly Johnson David Kimori Rick Lybeck Tracy Peed Jessica Tobin Lisa Vasquez
LIBRARY FACULTYCasey Duevel Paul Wyss
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Stephen Stoynoff, Dean
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Aaron J. Suomala Folkerds, La Salle Counselor Education &
Supervision Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Angela J. Rickheim, Clearwater Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young
Kathryn A. Smith, Big Lake Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young
Brittany A. White, Cook Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Carrie Yavarow, Bemidji Nursing Practice from MSN Advisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger
SPECIALIST
Kelly Arrington, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Michelle K. Boelter, New Ulm Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Larissa Bongers, Lonsdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Amy L. Buchal, Kenyon Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Julie Campanelli, Eden Prairie Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Sylvester J. Carver, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Beth A. Coleman, Richfield Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Lindsay A. Comstock, Bloomington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Mari Considine, Good Thunder Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Carrie L. Groth, Wanamingo Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Grant L. Hanson, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jenni L. Haug, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Karey L. Heim, Apple Valley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Carrie E. Hernandez, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Amanda A. Hill, Robbinsdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Kathryn J. Knutson, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Michele Kvikstad, Mendota Heights Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Sierra L. Lindfors, Rochester Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Lisa M. Manders, Savage Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Tammy M. McGlinnen-Willis, Albert Lea
Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull
Ned Nelson Jr., Maple Grove Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Noelle Nelson, Maple Grove Educational Leadership Advisor: Jinger Gustafson
Melissa M. Ness, Fridley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jane K. Ojile, St.Louis Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Sarah Peterson, Eden Prairie Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Amy L. Poitra, Roseville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Sheila K. Riebe, Alden Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Jody A. Rittmiller, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Matt Rosaaen, Spring Grove Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
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Sandra Saucedo-Falagan, Woodbury Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Nicole M. Snedden, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Julia Steffensmeier, Hugo Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Andrew C. Vander Linden, St. Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Ramon J. Wilder, Robbinsdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Sara Wolf, Farmington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jinger Gustafson
Rebecca A. Zuehlke, Prior Lake Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin MASTER OF ARTS
Shawn P. Achenbach, Menomonie, WI Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Jon Lim Antonio J. Castro Jr., Osseo Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr Alexandria Citrowske, Brainerd Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe
Margaret A. Cochrane, Edina Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Kylie C. DeWees, Marion, IA Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Emily Houghton
Tate Dunham, Newton, IA Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Ben Schwamberger
Jordan D. Goracke, Jordan Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Jon Lim
Halle H. Gydesen, Lexington, NE Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen Austin R. Hanson, Fergus Falls Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen
Christian M. Harmeyer, Le Center Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr
Jaxson Judkins, Eagle Lake Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen
Tabitha J. Kunst, Mankato Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Alexis C. Landherr, Cambridge Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Jon Lim
Kiley Lavanger, Rockford Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen
Taylor R. Loew, Burnett, WI Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Emily Houghton
Kimberly M. Lund, Brainerd Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr
Jane E. Mills, Richfield Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr
Dusten M. Olejnicak, Minneapolis Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr
Ashley K. Raulli, Mt. Prospect, IL Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Jessica Ream, Columbia Falls, MT Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen
Jared Richardson, Eagle Lake Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Cheyenne V. Rova, Fiji Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Emily Houghton
Gabriel N. Schulz, Lake City Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Jon Lim
Kristin M. Smith, St.Peter Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Susan Tarr
Madison L. Smith, North Mankato Sports Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Isaac R. Steffensmeier, Fort Madison, IA Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Collin R. Wagner, Champlin Physical Education Advisor: Dr. Ben Schwamberger
Brianna Wilking, Morrison, CO Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Michelle McAlarnen
Kyle N. Zeiszler, North Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Patrick Sexton,
Dr. Suzannah Armentrout, and Dr. Theresa Mackey
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
William L. Frame, Mankato Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga Ryan P. Gormley, Maple Grove ducation Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman and
Dr. David Sharlin
Cathryn A. Nibbe, Farmington Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Page
Bryan R. Pederson, Sebeka Education Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
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MASTER OF SCIENCE
Aaron M. Adams, North Mankato Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Jessica Albers
Nancy Adomako Saahene, Ghana Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Joseph Visker
Heidi E. Anderson, St. Louis Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Jade R. Anderson, Waconia Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger and Dr. Shawna Petersen-Brown
Tamara J. Armstrong, Blue Earth Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Tracy Peed
Bridget Barnett, New Prague Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Danielle K. Bauman, Savage Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Heather Von Bank and
Dr. Megan Mahowald
John J. Bayerl, Rochester Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman and
Dr. Sachi Sekimoto
Brianna R. Behrens, Stewartville Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum
Morgan Bialke, Osseo Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner
Brandi BlueArm, Lemmon, SD Athletic Training Advisor: Dr. Theresa Mackey and
Patrick Sexton
Kasey J. Bode, New Ulm Spec Ed: Emotional Behavior
Disorders Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Johnson
Samantha L. Bogdanovich, Mahtomedi Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai
Kelly Brandon, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Alysha R. Bredesen, Champlin Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page
Pamela B. Briese, Mankato School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis
Abby L. Brockway, Montgomery Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Sandra L. Bromley, Mankato Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Autumn Hamilton
Nicole L. Buresh, Hutchinson Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Bradley Arsznov and
Dr. Diane Coursol
Samantha J. Campa, North Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Jennifer A. Carlson, Richfield Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Nicole M. Carlson, Owatonna Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Tracy Peed
Jessica Castellanos, Chaska Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Candace Black and
Dr. Kerry Diekmann
Cortney E. Chelmo, Prior Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Jenna Clark, Carmel, IN Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour
Rachel K. Crawford, Mankato Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Audrey S. Davies, New Rockford, ND Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Kaela F. Delperdang, Spirit Lake, IA Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Cole A. Denisen, Austin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Kerry Diekmann
Joelene M. Dittman, Cottage Grove Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner
Jamie L. Dreyling, Rosemount Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum
Rebecca A. Duban, Lonsdale Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Erika S. Duley, St.Michael Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Kerry Diekmann
Maria F. Dunblazier, Tyler Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jenna M. Duske, Delano Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner and
Dr. Jacqueline Arnold
Rachel A. Erger, Maple Lake Reading Advisor: Dr. Peg Ballard
Stephanie P. Evans Hanson, Albert Lea Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger
David C. Evans, Mankato Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page
Brent J. Fairman, St. Paul Special Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Nichole J. Fennell, Coon Rapids Athletic Training Advisor: Dr. Theresa Mackey and
Patrick Sexton
Lisa M. Ferns, Hollandale Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
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Lauren A. Forsberg, Cedar Falls, IA Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Matthew J. Franke, Kasson Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Jacob B. Gallagher, Lisbon, ND Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Frost
Catherine E. Glidden, Big Lake Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Shauna M. Groski, Rochester Spe Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Dana Wagner
Leah R. Hacker, Windom Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Tracy Peed
Anna R. Haler, St. James Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chio
Bradley Halvorson Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Melissa M. Hanson, Eagle Lake Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis and Dr. Leah Rogne
Anne T. Harguth, Waseca Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Mary Kramer
Ryan D. Hassing, Mankato Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Luisa F. Hernandez, St. Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Melissa A. Hoffman, Vadnais Heights Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Dylan Hofstad, Mankato Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Frost
Lana J. Howe, Albert Lea Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen
Elayna S. Howton, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou
Ashley M. Iaquinto, Rosemount Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Arnold F. James, Jr., Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Melissa L. Jennings, Le Sueur Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Shelby A. Johnson, Rochester Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner
Jenika J. Jongbloedt, New Richland Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris and Dr. Daniel Moen
Madeline R. Kelly, Stacy Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Bradley Arsznov and Dr. John Seymour
Katie M. Kennedy, Mazeppa School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis
En Sun Kim, North Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Brandon D. Klemme, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Maggie E. Knutson, Apple Valley Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Yukiko Koto, Japan Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer
Erin E. Krenik, Madison Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Colton T. Laymon, Vergas Athletic Training Advisor: Dr. Patrick Sexton and Dr. Theresa Mackey
Stacie J. Lehman, Henderson Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Lindsey E. Lentz, La Valle, WI Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Jessica Albers
Kelsey J. Lien, Coon Rapids Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Kelsey R. Lucas, Shakopee Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Brianna R. Luhman, Forest Lake Spec Ed: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Anna Mann, Becker Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Madalyn D. Mardesen, Elliott, IA Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Christina Massee, Olivia School Library and Information
Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Kendra M. Maus, Carver School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe
Patrick S. McCann, Eagan Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Karen Colum
Christopher R. McEachron, Louisville, KT Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Melissa B. Melby, North Branch Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai
Kellie D. Metzger, St. Louis Park Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
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Brianna R. Meyer, Onalaska, WI Reading Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner
Diane E. Meyer, River Falls, WI Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Stacie Meyer, Caledonia Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Elizabeth A. Munns, Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Kiana J. Nickel, Plymouth Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Lisa T. Nicklay, Inver Grove Heights Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Megan D. Oss, Minneapolis Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Beth Beschorner
Kendra N. Patton, Rapid City, SD Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Kayla K. Pauly, Chanhassen Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Heather Von Bank and Dr. Richard Augerr
Robin T. Peltier, West Fargo, ND Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai
Anna K. Pfeiffer, Lake Crystal Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Jeff Pool, Savage Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Natalie Rasmussen
Elizabeth P. Potente, Delano Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Emily Pripas, St. Paul Educational Leadership:
Samantha A. Pruitt, Blaine Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer
Audra Richards, Maplewood School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Margaret Murray-Davis
Alyssa Rickels, Solon, IA Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou
Taylor J. Ries, New Prague Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Chey M. Robertson, Rochester Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Erikka A. Ryan, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Kerry Diekmann
Taylor M. Saxen, Sherburn Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Josie L. Sayre, Waconia Special Ed Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Trevor A. Schabert, Cleveland Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Ann Miller
Jeffrey A. Schafer, Faribault School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis
Shannon M. Schroeder, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Anne Kerber &
Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Eden Schwahn, Elkhorn, NE Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Allison R. Seeman, Waconia Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
and Dr. Daniel Moen
Jordyn M. Shanks, Wells Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou
Regina M. Sirianni, Wausau, WI Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Julie A. Smith, Wheaton Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Jennifer H. Soderstrom, Owatonna Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Hannah E. Stepanek, Rapid City, SD Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Valerie K. Stocking, Chapel Hill, NC Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Kayla B. Stone, Baldwin, WI Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
and Dr. Dawn Albertson
Julie A. Sturges, Owatonna Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Mariah R. Sullinger, Englewood, CO Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen
Rachel R. Taylor, Maplewood Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Helena Stevens
Shauntel M. Thiele, Owatonna Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Bailey E. True, Prior Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Samrat Urval, India Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Mai Xee Vang, Oak Grove Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Michelle R. VanTassel, Midland, SD Athletic Training Advisor: Dr. Patrick Sexton
and Dr. Theresa Mackey
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Kate J. Volk, Buffalo Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Olivia N. Vruwink, Eau Claire, WI Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Megan Mahowald
Crosley P. Wells, Bloomington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Tricia A. Westphal, Arlington Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Vicky Cai
Adam J. Whirley, Maple Grove School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis
Brenda K. Whitehead, Slayton Teaching & Learning Advisor: Dr. Scott Page
Kelsey E. Wiebusch, Orono Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Hannah E. Wilson, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Ann Miller
Rachel E. Wilson, Windom Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. H Sheen Chiou
Austin M. Witt, Washington, IA Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Jessica Albers
Danielle L. Wold, South St. Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Helena Stevens
Deborah A. Wynkoop, North Mankato Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Pang Yang, St. Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Kerry Diekmann MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Ifrah A. Abdullahi, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Carrie D. Ahlness, Hanska Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Kelly Krumwiede
and Dr. Patricia Beierwaltes,
Denise Cantwell, Minnetonka Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jennifer E. Deschaine, Prior Lake Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt
Christopher L. Lawrence, Hibbing Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Angela K. Mostrom, Prior Lake Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Beierwaltes
Kate J. Pelant, St. Paul Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Beierwaltes
Kellie J. Rusch, Minneapolis Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter
Amal M. Said, Bloomington Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Cornell
Jennifer J. Washburn, Carver Nursing Science Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young
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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Dayna A. Aslesen, Alcohol & Drug Studies
Taylor R. Batsche, NursingAlexis G. Burket, NursingSarah J. Buryska, Exercise ScienceDevon E. Charlier, Community Health
EducationTaylor L. Conway, NursingMariah G. Cowan, NursingAspen R. Curtis, NursingTarynn S. Dallenbach, NursingMadeline M. Doheny, NursingLivia A. Dyke, Communication
DisordersAbigail S. Eberline, NursingErica R. Ellstrom, Rec, Parks & Leisure
ServicesEllison D. Fedders, Communication
DisordersNicole L. Ferguson, Sport
ManagementAlexandra E. Flatley, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesKatelyn N. Fourniea, NursingMelinda J. Froehle, Exercise ScienceTaylor A. Heneman, Dental HygieneJanna R. Henkel, NursingAmber N. Hillesheim, Dental HygieneJordan R. Hinz, Communication
DisordersBridget A. Hoban, Communication
DisordersEllyssa M. Hoversten, Communication
DisordersJordyn A. Jones, Dental HygieneLindsey R. Knutson, NursingTeresa A. Kostick, Dental HygieneLindsay M. Kothe, Communication
DisordersAmber A. Kral, Communication
DisordersAllison M. Long, Sport ManagementBailey M. Lucas, NursingIsabel J. Maertens, Rec, Parks & Leisure
Services
Brennah R. McCorkell, Alcohol & Drug Studies
Mikenna J. Meyer, NursingSarah M. Moenkedick,
Communication DisordersSamantha J. Murphy, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesMonica R. Muth, Exercise ScienceThomas J. Nicholson, Exercise ScienceAlyssa L. Novak, Communication
DisordersAshley R. Nuetzman, Family Consumer
ScienceJessica L. O'Brien, NursingGrace A. Peterson, Dental HygieneSydney J. Poshusta, NursingAndrea M. Rendler, Family Consumer
ScienceKennedy M. Rieck, Communication
DisordersKacie R. Rothmeier, Family Consumer
Science EducationGabriel L. Sawyer, NursingMegan L. Schmitz, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesMegan J. Svir, Exercise ScienceHannah K. Thompson, Family
Consumer ScienceShannon M. Tietema, RN
Baccalaureate CompletionLindsay M. Veenendall, Exercise
ScienceJohnathan R. Walz, Exercise ScienceJared J. Willaby, Exercise ScienceTimnit Y. Yikealo, Family Consumer
ScienceJulia L. Zach, Dental Hygiene
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Kathryn J. Anderson, Family Consumer Science
Kelsey M. Anderson, Communication Disorders
Michael A. Anderson, Family Consumer Science
Hanna D. Baer, NursingJanet M. Banda, Dental Hygiene
Tatiana V. Bardagova, NursingAndrew Bentz, Health & Physical
EducationDarian J. Bluedorn, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesAmanda B. Borden, Exercise ScienceEmily E. Buryska, Dental HygieneMorgan E. Butler, Communication
DisordersMelissa M. Carlson, RN
Baccalaureate CompletionAlyssa A. Carpenter, NursingRebecca A. Carpenter, NursingConnor J. Cisewski, NursingDana R. Danger, NursingAndrea J. Erdman, NursingRiley D. Finnegan, Rec, Parks & Leisure
ServicesLisa M. Fisher, RN Baccalaureate
CompletionEdith Garcia Tinoco, Dental HygieneKoryn C. Greskowiak, Communication
DisordersStormi E. Hagen, Dental HygieneHannah R. Hanson, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesJason C. Hoerle, Exercise ScienceKalley M. Hoffmann, Communication
DisordersTaharah J. Hovey, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesJennifer N. Howard, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesBailey A. Jacobson, Dental HygieneHaley L. Jensen, Community Health
EducationHannah M. King, NursingSedona N. Kintz, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesHailey J. Knoop, Dental HygieneBrianna G. Knutson, NursingKim E. Knutson, Dental HygieneMadyson A. Krienke, Family Consumer
ScienceKelsey M. Kuhlman, Communication
DisordersBarsha Lamichhane, Community Health
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DisordersAshley N. Lunning, RN Baccalaureate
CompletionSarah T. Martin, Exercise ScienceKirsten K. Meyer, Family Consumer
ScienceSarah L. Meyer, NursingNicole A. Molesky, NursingSamantha E. Moore, Dental HygieneNicole K. Motz, Family Consumer
ScienceTinotenda C. Mupambo,
Communication DisordersAlexandria Murnane, NursingAngela L. Pemberton, RN
Baccalaureate CompletionCecelia M. Raddatz, NursingJanet K. Sahlstrom, NursingKayla R. Santama, Family Consumer
ScienceAutumn K. Santos, Community Health
EducationAlly L. Schneider, Dental HygieneMcKenzie F. Schuneman, NursingAli T. Scott, Exercise ScienceMakenzie K. Shindelar, Community
Health EducationCourtney J. Sill, Exercise ScienceKailee R. Spielvogel, NursingMichael P. Spielvogel, Exercise
ScienceLevi J. Thesing, Rec, Parks & Leisure
ServicesGraham P. Waitt, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesSophia L. Wallerich, NursingAlyssa N. Watkins, Family Consumer
ScienceMargaret G. Winter, Dental HygieneBianca A. Yager, Community Health
Education
CUM LAUDE
Laura H. Axley, NursingLaura L. Bauer, Family Consumer
ScienceOlivia M. Berkner, Dental HygieneAllison T. Budenski, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesAmber L. Christiansen, Family
Consumer Science EducationJensen M. Conant, RN Baccalaureate
Completion
Morgan A. Cottew, Communication Disorders
Madison L. Cummins, Dental HygieneMichelle R. Dennison, Dental HygieneAshley L. Dungan, Exercise SciencePatrick L. Dwelle, NursingClay A. Elness, Health & Physical
EducationLisa Fuchs, Dental HygieneEmily Ganley, Communication
DisordersBrian J. Gilbert, Exercise ScienceMaria K. Goettl, NursingBlake J. Grove, Family Consumer
ScienceKatelyn E. Hagan, Family Consumer
ScienceRenee A. Harley, NursingRobin Hemerley, Dental HygieneMai Yia Her, Dental HygieneRebecca L. Jaqua, NursingHannah M. Johnson, Family Consumer
ScienceKatie L. Koebele, Exercise ScienceShreya Koirala, Community Health
EducationRachel M. Konrad, Exercise ScienceMaggie R. Koppi, Family Consumer
ScienceMadeline M. Krogman, NursingKristen N. Manning, RN
Baccalaureate CompletionAbbie L. Meyer, Communication
DisordersKayla A. Mikonowicz, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesAlyssa J. Monahan, Communication
DisordersRachel L. Murphy, Rec, Parks & Leisure
ServicesBetsy R. Nelson, NursingJana R. O'Rourke, Dental HygieneAbbe C. Partington, Sport
ManagementKylie E. Paulson, Family Consumer
ScienceDevin O. Pewowaruk, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesShasta-Marie A. Phillips, Dental
HygieneCassidy R. Preston, Exercise ScienceLilly A. Raboin, Family Consumer
ScienceKathleen Rezba, Dental HygieneSamantha A. Sack, Exercise Science
Kyla D. Schlueter, Family Consumer Science
Allison J. Slick, Dental HygieneAlexandra R. Sobieck, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesPaige Somerville, Exercise ScienceMadison D. Stanley, Rec, Parks &
Leisure ServicesLaura M. Steffens, NursingRachel A. Stephan, Community Health
EducationNatalie T. Strack, Communication
DisordersRachel Uwimbabazi, Community
Health EducationBrittney K. Van Risseghem, Community
Health EducationBrittney K. Van Risseghem, Alcohol &
Drug StudiesHannah R. VanderVoort, Exercise
ScienceJaden C. Vogelgesang, Community
Health EducationShelby L. Voight, Communication
DisordersHunter O. Wookey, Exercise ScienceMadison N. Yochum, Nursing
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Brigette Cooper,Chairperson
Janet M. Banda, B.S., ZambiaOlivia M. Berkner, B.S., Sleepy EyeEmily E. Buryska, B.S., OwatonnaMadison L. Cummins, B.S., RochesterMichelle R. Dennison, B.S., GlencoeKara A. Fendryk, B.S., Waukesha, WILisa Fuchs, B.S., San Diego, CAEdith Garcia Tinoco, B.S.,
MontgomeryJennifer L. Gau, B.S., La Mirada, CARachelle A. Gustafson, B.S.,
Thompson, NDStormi E. Hagen, B.S., HartlandRobin Hemerley, B.S., New Lisbon, WITaylor A. Heneman, B.S., SavageMai Yia Her, B.S., Walnut GroveAmber N. Hillesheim, B.S., New UlmBailey A. Jacobson, B.S., SlaytonKelsey L. Janz, B.S., Minot, NDJordyn A. Jones, B.S., WaconiaHailey J. Knoop, B.S., Forest LakeKim E. Knutson, B.S., Waukesha, WITeresa A. Kostick, B.S., Ham Lake
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Gabriella R. Larson, B.S., Hudson, WISamantha E. Moore, B.S., Leland, NCTantine Mulasi, B.S., Fargo, NDLoc T. Ngo, B.S., Blue Springs, MOMohamed A. Nur, B.S., MinneapolisJana R. O'Rourke, B.S., DuluthAndrea L. Owens, B.S., Mount Juliet, TNGrace A. Peterson, B.S., Prior LakeShasta-Marie A. Phillips, B.S.,
San Diego, CAKathleen Rezba, B.S., Reedsville, WIAlly L. Schneider, B.S., BlaineAllison J. Slick, B.S., Prior LakeMargaret G. Winter, B.S., LakevilleJulia L. Zach, B.S., Oconomowoc, WI
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Heather Von Bank,Chairperson
Abeer S. Albakri, B.S., Saudi ArabiaKathryn J. Anderson, B.S., DuluthMichael A. Anderson, B.S., MankatoDanielle D. Angileno, B.S.,
New PragueSamantha K. Aune, B.S., Superior, WILaura L. Bauer, B.S., HastingsSidhhi J. Bhakta, B.S., ShakopeeDanielle E. Bjorheim, B.S., StewartvilleDanielle Bouda, B.S.,
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Larissa N. Chapman, B.S., FountainAmber L. Christiansen, B.S.,
Long PrairieMadeline M. Drexl, B.S., LakevilleSydney A. Finnesgard, B.S., FaribaultBlake J. Grove, B.S., North MankatoYah C. Guannu, B.S., Brooklyn CenterKatelyn E. Hagan, B.S., LambertonShayla D. Henderson-Thomas, B.S.,
MinneapolisBrittany J. Honermann, B.S., MankatoAshton D. Housholder, B.S., MankatoHannah M. Johnson, B.S., WrenshallSarah L. Kalkhoff, B.S., Newton, IAAshlee P. Kirtz, B.S., ZumbrotaMaggie R. Koppi, B.S., CorcoranMadyson A. Krienke, B.S., BensonHannah R. Lakmann, B.S., SartellOlivia J. Maldonado, B.S.,
Janesville, WIAmanda G. Melnychuk, B.S.,
PlymouthKirsten K. Meyer, B.S., GibbonNicole K. Motz, B.S., Randolph
LeeAnna M. Moy, B.S., Apple ValleyAshley R. Nuetzman, B.S., WrenshallMahlech J. Ojulu, B.S., AustinKylie E. Paulson, B.S., MankatoShaina N. Perro, B.S., Brooklyn ParkAustin L. Price, B.S., AnokaMeghan M. Rabe, B.S., RochesterLilly A. Raboin, B.S., BaxterAndrea M. Rendler, B.S., MantovilleRasha Rieck, B.S., RosevilleKacie R. Rothmeier, B.S., WabassoKayla R. Santama, B.S., ShakopeeKyla D. Schlueter, B.S., ArlingtonTiffany M. Schlueter, B.S., ElysianElla M. Silver, B.S., BlaineTaylor M. Skluzacek, B.S., MontgomeryAlexandra A. Stauffacher, B.S.,
Belle PlaineJasmyne R. Suber, B.S., St. Louis, MOHillary R. Swanson, B.S., Sparta, WIMikayla A. Swanson, B.S., SherburnHannah K. Thompson, B.S., MankatoKatelyn A. Tragiai, B.S., SartellAlyssa N. Watkins, B.S., RosemountAnita K. Yang, B.S., Ham LakePa H. Yang, B.S., Brooklyn ParkToung Yang, B.S., St. PaulTimnit Y. Yikealo, B.S., Ethiopia
DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson
Firas S. Abdelrahim, B.S., KuwaitNatasha Abdul, B.S., MankatoFemata Amara, B.S., Brooklyn CenterDayna A. Aslesen, B.S.,
North MankatoJenna R. Bednar, B.S., MontgomeryAndrew Bentz, B.S., HutchinsonMatthew C. Bernhagen, B.S.,
Eden PrairieDarian J. Bluedorn, B.S.,
Chippewa Falls, WIJohn M. Brandl, B.S., Sleepy EyeBlade W. Bretz-Yocum, B.S., ArlingtonAllison T. Budenski, B.S., New UlmDevon E. Charlier, B.S., NisswaSaqwonna N. Culver, B.S.,
Columbia HeightsClay A. Elness, B.S., WindomAlexandra E. Flatley, B.S., Batavia, ILKaley R. Hernandez, B.S.,
Lake CrystalSamantha C. Hinton, B.S., Phelps, WIKody A. Honius, B.S., Worthington
Dawn M. Honsey, B.S., Davenport, IATaharah J. Hovey, B.S., OsakisJennifer N. Howard, B.S., Blue EarthHaley L. Jensen, B.S., WaconiaMichaela R. Jensen, B.S., WaconiaKelsey M. Joines, B.S., Redwood FallsMekedes T. Kebede, B.S., RosemountHaley A. Keihn, B.S., EaganNoah D. Kinney, B.S., AustinSedona N. Kintz, B.S., Pierre, SDShreya Koirala, B.S., NepalCameron Krueger, B.S., RamseyBarsha Lamichhane, B.S., NepalKevin J. Langton, B.S., MankatoNicholas C. LeDuc, B.S., MankatoRebecca A. Loose, B.S., MankatoMaria S. Maleska, B.S., MelroseSarah N. McClain, B.S.,
Cottage Grove, WIBrennah R. McCorkell, B.S., DennisonMandi M. Neset, B.S., Finley, NDMcKenzie F. Paap, B.S., ExcelsiorJennifer J. Perez-Guachichulca, B.S.,
MinneapolisMadeline M. Pitts, B.S.,
Elk Mound, WIDanielle G. Polansky, B.S., RochesterAnnabel E. Sampson, B.S., GhanaAutumn K. Santos, B.S., Waukegan, ILMakenzie K. Shindelar, B.S., PlainviewAlexis J. Slavik, B.S., Brooklyn CenterMiranda L. Steele, B.S., AldenRachel A. Stephan, B.S., WaconiaLindsey B. Stoner, B.S., Madsion LakeHolly L. Suss, B.S., St. PaulShelly S. Thao, B.S., St. PaulMusulyn D. Thomas, B.S., MankatoJermane A. Tyndale, B.S., ZumbrotaRachel Uwimbabazi, B.S., GhanaBrittney K. Van Risseghem, B.S.,
HastingsJaden C. Vogelgesang, B.S.,
Cottage GroveGraham P. Waitt, B.S., St. CloudJoseph A. Wickman, B.S., OwatonnaTyler J. Worke, B.S., WasecaBianca A. Yager, B.S., Dodgeville, WISandy S. Yang, B.S., Walnut GroveBrianne M. Zabinski, B.S., FaribaultMackenzie P. Zutter, B.S., Prior Lake
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Lynnette Engeswick, Chairperson
Mariah A. Albrecht, B.S., ZimmermanChad M. Alft, B.S., Trevor, WIEthan C. Andersen, B.S., Neenah, WIAmanda B. Borden, B.S., Deming, NMCalvin J. Buesgens, B.S., ChaskaSarah J. Buryska, B.S., N. MankatoAshley A. Cookman, B.S., MankatoCameron R. Crosser, B.S., Burt, IACourtney A. DeBettignies, B.S.,
RosemountJessika R. Dieringer, B.S., Fredonia, WITristan A. Dockter-Gust, B.S., Elk RiverDavid Dominguez, B.S., WillmarAshley L. Dungan, B.S., MankatoConnor L. Egan, B.S., LakevilleChelsey M. Engelmeyer, B.S.,
St. CloudKaitlyn A. Erdmann, B.S.,
Dodge CenterNicole L. Ferguson, B.S., Grimes, IAMelinda J. Froehle, B.S., St. AnthonyRobert J. Gauvreau, B.S., Marietta, GADaNae J. Giese, B.S., Palmyra, WIBrian J. Gilbert, B.S., Centuria, WIJack T. Hallstrom, B.S., EaganRyan T. Heither, B.S., SavageJason C. Hoerle, B.S., OronocoBailey M. Hofmeister, B.S., New UlmHailey N. Holtz, B.S., TrimontEmily C. Jackson, B.S., WindomDylan Jiles, B.S., Oak Lawn, ILKrysten N. Kelly, B.S., Rapid City, SDMcKenzie M. Kock, B.S., Sioux Falls, SDKatie L. Koebele, B.S., MantorvilleRachel M. Konrad, B.S., Brandon, SDKevin W. Korbel, B.S., LonsdaleRyan T. Lahr, B.S., Spearfish, SDMichael C. Larsen, B.S., Armstrong, IAAndrew T. Loher, B.S., MankatoAllison M. Long, B.S., Forest LakeCollin D. Luke, B.S., AuroraSarah T. Martin, B.S., AlbertvilleConnor J. McCormick, B.S., Appleton, WIShelby L. Morreim, B.S., Spirit Lake, IAAndrew R. Munkelwitz, B.S.,
WoodburyMonica R. Muth, B.S., Cambridge, WIThomas J. Nicholson, B.S., ExcelsiorTrevor J. Nissen, B.S., OliviaShayla A. Pacholl, B.S., AustinAbbe C. Partington, B.S., WinonaKyle A. Patterson, B.S., RamseyJacob D. Peterson, B.S., Eden Prairie
Shelby A. Prader, B.S., Coon RapidsCassidy R. Preston, B.S., Hayward, WIAlexander R. Queener, B.S., Houlton,
WIMatthew W. Quist, B.S., RamseyWade C. Rossow, B.S., Eagle LakeAndre R. Rueda, B.S., MankatoJacob R. Ruhland, B.S., EaganSamantha A. Sack, B.S., MankatoJoaquin Sanchez-Solorzano, B.S.,
BlaineAli T. Scott, B.S., Fort Pierre, SDIsaiah M. Scott, B.S., MankatoCourtney J. Sill, B.S., WabashaJaime M. Smith, B.S., ZimmermanPaige Somerville, B.S., Hayward, WIYui Soshizaki, B.S., JapanMichael P. Spielvogel, B.S., MankatoKatelyn J. Staab, B.S., Little FallsMegan J. Svir, B.S., North MankatoCassandra M. Terrizzi, B.S.,
CambridgeHannah R. VanderVoort, B.S., HectorLindsay M. Veenendall, B.S.,
Baldwin, WIRhiannon B. Veerkamp, B.S., EaganJohnathan R. Walz, B.S., FarmingtonMiles M. Weber, B.S., Spencer, WIJared J. Willaby, B.S., Mountain LakeKeyara N. Williams, B.S.,
Eau Claire, WIHunter O. Wookey, B.S., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor Rachelle Fuller,Chairperson
Kerry F. Anding, B.S., RochesterGarret C. Banwart, B.S., North MankatoHaley A. Blank, B.S., Sauk CentreKarli J. DesLauriers, B.S., ClevelandBenjamin T. Doeden, B.S.,
WorthingtonErica R. Ellstrom, B.S., MankatoRyan J. Erdman, B.S., MankatoJordan N. Feierabend, B.S., MankatoRiley D. Finnegan, B.S., MadeliaNatalie A. Garten, B.S., BloomingtonRobert J. Glavas, B.S., DelanoMichelle N. Greening, B.S., ChaskaAlexandra M. Grejtak, B.S., New UlmAlexis M. Hansen Filzen, B.S., St.PeterHannah R. Hanson, B.S., FaribaultJordan M. Hathaway, B.S., MankatoAlexis Hyshaw, B.S., Bellwood, IllinoisRaece X. Johnson, B.S., New Richland
Matthew S. Krause, B.S., Tomah, WIIsabel J. Maertens, B.S., AnokaThomas J. Marx, B.S., LaporteKayla A. Mikonowicz, B.S., JordanRachel L. Murphy, B.S., WatervilleSamantha J. Murphy, B.S., Big LakeElijah G. North, B.S., WaconiaBrianna R. Noyce, B.S., OwatonnaAutumn M. Olson, B.S.,
North MankatoMadison L. Peglow, B.S., OwatonnaDevin O. Pewowaruk, B.S., RochesterChristian M. Polzine, B.S., BuffaloMegan L. Schmitz, B.S., Belle PlaineNicole E. Schultz, B.S., St.PaulAlexis K. Smith, B.S., BahamasAlexandra R. Sobieck, B.S., WillmarAnna M. Spanier, B.S., SpicerMadison D. Stanley, B.S., St.PaulJeffrey J. Stone, B.S., MankatoJacob P. Sweitzer, B.S., RosemountLevi J. Thesing, B.S., HoustonKylie E. Wakefield, B.S., PembertonCole R. Walgrave, B.S., MankatoRaymond J. Witte, B.S., Lonsdale
DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Megan Mahowald, Chairperson
Kelsey M. Anderson, B.S., New UlmTaylor C. Bode, B.S., NicolletBenjamin J. Brumbaugh, B.S.,
Albert LeaMorgan E. Butler, B.S., WoodburyMorgan A. Cottew, B.S., MinneapolisLivia A. Dyke, B.S., Galena, OHEllison D. Fedders, B.S., Yankton, SDEmily Ganley, B.S., Ham LakeStefanie L. Grams, B.S., North MankatoKoryn C. Greskowiak, B.S., ChamplinJordan R. Hinz, B.S., Granite FallsBridget A. Hoban, B.S., Eagle LakeKalley M. Hoffmann, B.S., SpringfieldEllyssa M. Hoversten, B.S., HutchinsonLindsay M. Kothe, B.S., HugoAmber A. Kral, B.S., Wellman, IAKelsey M. Kuhlman, B.S., St. CloudSydney B. Laurion, B.S., Anchorage, AKKaylee N. Merritt, B.S., CrystalAbbie L. Meyer, B.S., Onalaska, WISarah M. Moenkedick, B.S., VerndaleAlyssa J. Monahan, B.S., HayfieldTinotenda C. Mupambo, B.S.,
ZimbabweJessica M. Neaton, B.S., Big Lake
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Alyssa L. Novak, B.S., New PragueKennedy M. Rieck, B.S., NorthfieldKristin M. Smith, B.S., Dodge CenterNatalie T. Strack, B.S., Elk RiverShelby L. Voight, B.S., HendersonAlexis A. Wolf, B.S., Clara City
SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Patricia Young, Chairperson
Hafsa B. Abdi, B.S., HibbingAyan D. Ali, B.S., St. PaulDane W. Anderson, B.S., MankatoMolly A. Anderson, B.S., RiceLaura H. Axley, B.S., ElginSarah E. Baar, B.S., St Louis ParkHanna D. Baer, B.S., FarmingtonZoreena Baksh, B.S., PlymouthTatiana V. Bardagova, B.S.,
Russian FederationTaylor R. Batsche, B.S., Brooklyn ParkBetsy J. Bertram, B.S., St. Louis ParkMonica R. Bicking, B.S., MinneapolisCarol A. Brierley, B.S., HibbingKristine K. Buckley, B.S., HugoMolly M. Buria, B.S., ZimAlexis G. Burket, B.S., Spearfish, SDMelissa M. Carlson, B.S.,
Arroyo Grande, CAAlyssa A. Carpenter, B.S., FaribaultRebecca A. Carpenter, B.S.,
St. AnthonyMichelle J. Cerami, B.S., Belle PlaineConnor J. Cisewski, B.S., AnnandaleDanielle M. Cochran, B.S.,
East Grand ForksJensen M. Conant, B.S., Johnston, IATaylor L. Conway, B.S., WasceaMariah G. Cowan, B.S., AndoverAspen R. Curtis, B.S., Mason City, IAChuol D. Dak, B.S., MankatoTarynn S. Dallenbach, B.S.,
Walnut GroveDana R. Danger, B.S., Spooner, WIAdeniyi A. Dawodu, B.S., RochesterMadeline M. Doheny, B.S., PlymouthJessica L. Dux, B.S., Roberts, WIPatrick L. Dwelle, B.S., Lake CityCozette L. Eastman, B.S.,
Howard LakeAbigail S. Eberline, B.S., WasecaAndrea J. Erdman, B.S., MankatoLaura M. Ernst, B.S., MinnetonkaAbby J. Evers, B.S., Sleepy EyeBrittany L. Falk, B.S., Morgan
Lisa M. Fisher, B.S., New PragueKatelyn N. Fourniea, B.S., AndoverAbigail J. Frederick, B.S., St.PeterBrandy J. Freeman, B.S., MinneapolisAllison J. Freese, B.S., WillmarAlexandra I. Ganoza, B.S.,
Maple GroveLuke A. Gare, B.S., FaribaultMelissa C. Gasper, B.S., St. MichaelMaria K. Goettl, B.S., MankatoJenna R. Goodwin, B.S., Spencer, WIMichelle M. Grossman, B.S.,
WoodburyLauren A. Gruendeman, B.S.,
BurnsvilleCarly R. Hanson, B.S., East BethelKelsey A. Hanson, B.S., WinonaRenee A. Harley, B.S., WindomNimcorise M. Hashi, B.S.,
MinneapolisMelissa J. Hendley, B.S., MankatoJanna R. Henkel, B.S., RochesterErika L. Holt, B.S., BuffaloJoy M. Horkey, B.S., New HopeMegan K. Howe, B.S., GibbonBrianna M. Huston, B.S., OwatonnaMadison A. Irmiter, B.S., MankatoDahir A. Isaaq, B.S., SavageRebecca L. Jaqua, B.S., New BrightonLisa M. Johnson, B.S., RichfieldNicole L. Johnson, B.S., FarmingtonChristina F. Jurgenson, B.S., WillmarOlga O. Kaliev, B.S., FarmingtonMariia O. Karvonen, B.S., St. ClairHannah M. King, B.S., KassonAmanda J. Kleinfeld, B.S., WoodburyCourtney T. Kniert, B.S.,
Grand Forks, NDBrianna G. Knutson, B.S., KassonLindsey R. Knutson, B.S., MankatoMadeline M. Krogman, B.S.,
Sioux Falls, SDCatherine K. Kuchera, B.S., AustinKayleigh C. Kurschner, B.S.,
Coon RapidsAbigail J. Ledvina, B.S., RochesterNecelle L. Lee, B.S., Brooklyn ParkSua Lee, B.S., Brooklyn ParkTraci M. Little, B.S., DundasCitlaly Lopez, B.S., RosemountBailey M. Lucas, B.S., CentervilleAshley N. Lunning, B.S., FaribaultKristen N. Manning, B.S., SartellAlyssa J. McDonald, B.S., OwatonnaMikenna J. Meyer, B.S.,
Cottage Grove
Nichole D. Meyer, B.S., MankatoSarah L. Meyer, B.S., New UlmChrista M. Miranda, B.S., RochesterNicole A. Molesky, B.S., MankatoKaitlyn G. Motschenbacher, B.S.,
Clarksville, TNNche Mou Bayong, B.S.,
Inver Grove HeightsJon D. Munch, B.S., OwatonnaStephanie C. Muonio, B.S., NyaAlexandria Murnane, B.S., BackusSarah E. Murphy, B.S., FairfaxApril C. Nelson, B.S., MinneapolisBetsy R. Nelson, B.S., BloomingtonNikole L. Nickle, B.S., Cottage GroveEricka E. O'Brien, B.S., South HavenJessica L. O'Brien, B.S., Le SueurGail C. Olson, B.S., PrincetonAngela L. Pemberton, B.S., PlymouthAnne E. Penaloza, B.S., JordanZachary A. Peterson, B.S., GlencoeElsabeth J. Pollock, B.S., RoseauSydney J. Poshusta, B.S., ShakopeeAmanda N. Preston, B.S., Prior LakeRaneem A. Qutob, B.S., BlaineCecelia M. Raddatz, B.S., FarmingtonCari Rankin, B.S., WaconiaJennifer A. Remonde, B.S., Lino LakesNancy C. Reuvers, B.S., FaribaultJeannie M. Riehm, B.S., NorthfieldAlex J. Riley, B.S., VictoriaMaria Jose Ryan, B.S., ChamplinJanet K. Sahlstrom, B.S., AndoverPauline K. Samuels, B.S., Apple ValleyGabriel L. Sawyer, B.S., MelroseJenny L. Schulz, B.S., LakevilleMcKenzie F. Schuneman, B.S., RiceJill M. Scruggs, B.S., StewartvilleKersten L. Shantz, B.S., FairmontAdam M. Shaw, B.S., RochesterPatricia R. Smith, B.S., EaganKailee R. Spielvogel, B.S., MankatoLaura M. Steffens, B.S., DuluthCarley K. Swanson, B.S.,
Twin Brooks, SDShelby Taylor, B.S., Apple ValleyShannon M. Tietema, B.S.,
North MankatoTara A. Ulrich, B.S., EaganTrisha M. Vilen, B.S., HarrisAdam M. Wahl, B.S., RochesterSarah C. Walker, B.S., MapletonSophia L. Wallerich, B.S., MankatoBenjamin L. Walter, B.S., MinneapolisRebecca L. Welt, B.S., Cannon FallsCaroline I. Wolden, B.S., WatertownMai Y. Xiong, B.S., Brooklyn ParkMadison N. Yochum, B.S., Woodbury
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Jake D. Aukes, Special Education: Academic & Behav Srat
Wyatt W. Bauer, AviationStephanie M. Butterfield, Elementary
EducationJonathan Covelli, AviationMackenzie M. Enfield, Elementary
EducationDarcy M. Hagen, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratJaspher N. Omwoyo, AviationAmber R. Rau, Elementary EducationElizabeth R. Rossow, Special
Education: Academic & Behav Srat
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Won Kyung Baek, AviationLindsay M. Bartlett, Elementary
EducationHailey A. Bodell, Elementary
EducationSydney Brooks, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratEmma K. Burns, Elementary EducationAnnika N. Crowell, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratHailey D. Cunningham, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratCollin Danner, AviationAshley M. DeGolier, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratShayla K. Felling, Elementary
EducationDiana Paola Gamboa Vega,
Elementary EducationRose E. Gerdes, Elementary EducationTaylor L. Gullickson, Aviation
Kasey E. Keane, Elementary EducationJacob M. Lasee, AviationCasey Leasure, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratSamantha E. Meyer, Elementary
EducationJoseph C. Nelson, Elementary
EducationSally J. O'Brien, Elementary EducationJessica K. Olson, Elementary EducationSusan E. Owens, Elementary
EducationLindsey N. Schiefert, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratKohlton W. Schmidt, AviationSamantha M. Schmokel, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratDustin A. Slaughter, Elementary
EducationNathan D. Steele, Elementary
EducationLauren G. Stier, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratEmma L. Stieve, Elementary EducationAndria C. Voltin, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratAlexandra K. Vraney, Elementary
EducationWhitney A. Williams, Elementary
EducationMadison M. Wittenburg, AviationHeather C. Ziskovsky, Elementary
Education
CUM LAUDE
Ridwan A. Abidogun, AviationBridgette A. Altmann, Elementary
EducationLydia R. Brandt, Elementary EducationVannessa M. Buth, Elementary
EducationKaitlyn M. Davis, Elementary
EducationRyan S. Drazan, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratGloria V. Fahnbulleh, Elementary
EducationDmitry Foster, AviationTaylor R. Garcelon, Elementary
EducationEric G. Grussing, AviationBrittany C. Guth, Elementary EducationCarmita E. Jara, Elementary EducationMadeline R. Jones, Elementary
EducationYoon Min Kim, AviationJenessa Kothlow, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratSpencer T. Krog, AviationRachel M. Lebow, Elementary
EducationMadison L. Lutgen, Elementary
EducationChelsea M. Mathews, Elementary
EducationFarhan A. Mohamoud, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratClaudia R. Monroe, Elementary
EducationBrady E. Neel, Elementary EducationAllyson M. Sewich, Elementary
EducationKendra E. Solander, Elementary
EducationJenna C. Stevermer, Special Education:
Academic & Behav SratTrevor A. Thompson, Special
Education: Academic & Behav SratNicholas P. Viertel, Aviation
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Kathryn M. Adkins, B.S., BloomingtonBridgette A. Altmann, B.S., New UlmTaylor E. Anderson, B.S., New PragueLindsay M. Bartlett, B.S., Ham LakeEthan J. Benz, B.S., HopkinsHailey A. Bodell, B.S., LindstromLydia R. Brandt, B.S., LakefieldEmma K. Burns, B.S., BloomingtonVannessa M. Buth, B.S., South St. PaulStephanie M. Butterfield, B.S.,
WasecaChloe M. Christy, B.S., NorwoodKaitlyn M. Davis, B.S., Maple LakeDevin L. Dobesh, B.S., BloomingtonMackenzie M. Enfield, B.S., BurnsvilleGloria V. Fahnbulleh, B.S.,
Maple GroveCourtney L. Faragher, B.S.,
WorthingtonShayla K. Felling, B.S., BloomingtonMolly R. Gallagher, B.S., ChamplinDiana Paola Gamboa Vega, B.S.,
BurnsvilleTaylor R. Garcelon, B.S., FarmingtonRose E. Gerdes, B.S., St. PaulBrittany C. Guth, B.S., Kasota
Carmita E. Jara, B.S., Apple ValleyMadeline R. Jones, B.S., New PragueKasey E. Keane, B.S., EaganMacy M. Klaehn, B.S., DexterSarah E. Laufenburger, B.S.,
MinneapolisRachel M. Lebow, B.S., Maple GroveMadison L. Lutgen, B.S., St. AugustaChelsea M. Mathews, B.S., Le SueurSamantha E. Meyer, B.S., WasecaClaudia R. Monroe, B.S., MinneapolisBrady E. Neel, B.S., AldenJoseph C. Nelson, B.S., St. JamesKatelyn E. Noll, B.S., ChaskaSally J. O'Brien, B.S., WasecaJessica K. Olson, B.S., FarmingtonSusan E. Owens, B.S., Oneida, NYHana P. Palmer, B.S., FaribaultAmber R. Rau, B.S., FarmingtonBritney N. Schulz, B.S., PlymouthAllyson M. Sewich, B.S., RosemountAlyssa C. Shank, B.S., MankatoDustin A. Slaughter, B.S., FairmontKendra E. Solander, B.S., ShakopeeNathan D. Steele, B.S., RosemountMariah R. Steigauf, B.S., BloomingtonEmma L. Stieve, B.S., Baraboo, WIAlexandra K. Vraney, B.S.,
Weston, WIWhitney A. Williams, B.S.,
Altoona, IAAfton J. Zebro, B.S., Ham LakeHeather C. Ziskovsky, B.S., Prior Lake
DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Alexandra Panahon,Chairperson
Jake D. Aukes, B.S., LuverneSydney Brooks, B.S., ByronAnnika N. Crowell, B.S., St. CloudHailey D. Cunningham, B.S.,
FarmingtonAshley M. DeGolier, B.S., HutchinsonRyan S. Drazan, B.S., New PragueStephanie N. Edgeton, B.S., RamseyDarcy M. Hagen, B.S., ChaskaJenessa Kothlow, B.S., Fall Creek, WICasey Leasure, B.S., Sioux Falls, SDFarhan A. Mohamoud, B.S., MankatoElizabeth R. Rossow, B.S.,
St. Paul ParkLindsey N. Schiefert, B.S.,
Blooming PrairieSamantha M. Schmokel, B.S.,
Prior LakeJenna C. Stevermer, B.S., EastonLauren G. Stier, B.S., JordanTrevor A. Thompson, B.S., Forest LakeTaylor M. Turner, B.S., AustinAndria C. Voltin, B.S., Mankato
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MSU Hymn Fanfare Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp
Processional March Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Arranged by Dr. Douglas Snapp and Dr. Michael Olson
National Anthem William (Billy) Gleason, '19 Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings President Richard DavenportMinnesota State University, Mankato
Louise Sundin Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Lisa Hughes, '05Alumni Association President, Alumni Association
Student Speakers Jaden Schmeisser Bachelor of Science, Marketing
College of Business
Karen HernandezBachelor of Science, Social Work
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Conferring of Degrees
Recessional March* “Hornpipe” (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Celebration Kool & The Gang Orchestrated by Dr. Douglas Snapp Produced by Dr. Michael Olson
Musicians: Dr. Amy K. Roisum Foley, ConductorDonte Allen, KeyboardDavid Kaiser, Trumpet
Kalyn Kelly, TrumpetElias Hernandez, SaxophoneCole Vandermark, Trombone
Jacob Johnson, TubaWill Keebler, Drums
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
LOUISE SUNDIN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
LISA HUGHES President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
LYNN AKEY Vice President for Student Success,
Analytics and Integrated Planning
BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business
BOBBY FLEISCHMAN Associate Vice President for
Strategic Partnerships
MARK JOHNSON Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
DAVID JONES Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management
MATTHEW LOAYZA Interim Dean of the College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
BRIAN MARTENSEN Interim Associate Vice President
for Faculty Affairs (surrogate for Matthew Loayza)
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Diversity & Inclusion
KENT STANLEY Vice President for University
Advancement
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Associate Vice President of
Research and Dean of Graduate Education
RICHARD STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President
for Academic Affairs
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COUNCIL OF DEANSAnne Dahlman Acting Dean of Global
EducationBrian Martensen
Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
Daardi Sizemore Mixon Interim Dean of Library
ServicesThomas Norman Dean of University
Extended EducationTeri Wallace Interim Associate Vice
President for Undergraduate Education
FACULTY HONORMARSHALSAnn Kuzma, Professor,
College of BusinessAna Perez, Assistant
Professor, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSStecy Quenum, College of
BusinessRachel Iverson, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSRakesh KawatraPaul Schumann
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSYilin (Leon) Chen Puneet Jaiprakash Oksana Kim Kirsten Rosacker Buddhadev Roychoudhury
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL andBEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSAshok ChowdhuryChristopher Corley Donald Friend Debra Gohagan Annelies Hagemeister Lori Lahlum Miriam Porter Luis Posas Paul Prew Ronald SchirmerFei Yuan
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSWayne Allen Christine Black-HughesAngela Jill Cooley Russell Fricano Karla Lassonde Cynthia Miller Pat Nelson Laura Strunk Kyle Ward
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSSaiful Islam Jameel Haque Christine Mollenkopf-Pigsley Adam Steiner
LIBRARY FACULTYMonika Antonelli Lisa Baures
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Stephen Stoynoff, Dean
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Rachel Burlet, Hermantown School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Carlos Panahon
Jennifer D. Nelson, New Ulm School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kathy Bertsch and
Dr. Kevin Filter
Ashley A. Williamson, Spencer, IA School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
Nathan J. Bechel, Eagle Lake Accounting Advisor: Dr. Saeed Moaveni and Stephen Johnson
Kathryn Bidulka, Ontario, Canada Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian
Justin K. Ellis, Mankato Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian
Anna Maria Fiegert, Germany Accounting Advisor: Dr. Steven Johnson
Caprice C. Geldon, North Branch Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian
Sara A. Maslakow, Mapleton Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian and Dr. Kirsten Rosacker
Marshall Miller, Spencer, SD Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian and Dr. Kirsten Rosacker
Zachary A. Ostman, Slayton Accounting Advisor: Dr. Ferdinand Siagian
Joshua T. VonBerge, Norwood Young Am Accounting Advisor: Dr. Abo-El-Yazeed Habib
MASTER OF ARTS
Samantha J. Branham, Fallbrook, CA Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Situ Chitrakar, Nepal Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
and Dr. Russell Fricano
Bailey Dixon, Mankato Industrial/Organizational
Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Ashley L. Flaherty, Austin Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Carol Glasser Lydia Fry, Broken Arrow, OK Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Ana P. Jacome, Friendwood, TX Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Pheeraphong Jampee, Mankato History Advisor: Dr. Justin Biel Nathan W. Jensen, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Patrick Josh, Mankato Industrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Shota Kawasaki, Japan ndustrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Greta E. Kos, Kalona, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Angelica Aguirre Jessica K. Lee, Portland, OR Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez JungSoo Lee, Republic of Korea Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg
Abbey M. Linderholm, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Alison M. Miotke, South St. Paul Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Lauren M. Moffett, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Soultana Mpoulkoura, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Lilian M. Nakijoba, Uganda Urban And Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Dylan O. Paoli, Minneapolis Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Karla A. Resendiz Dominguez,
Mitchell, SD Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Russell Fricano
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Machensey Shelgren, Gilmore City, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Haley Solem, Mokena, IL Industrial/Organizational
Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Jonathan D. Soucek, Fairmont History Advisor: Dr. Christopher Corley and
Dr. Frederick Slocum Courtney A. Sowle, Camanche, IA Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Angelica Aguirre Desmond J. Spann, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Kenia Torres Soto, Milan Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Alexander J. Twohy, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Swathi Vepachedu, India Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Monica L. Waite, Rice Lake, WI Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg
and Dr. Donald Friend
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Paul Abraham, Plymouth Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Elizabeth Anderson-Suarez Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Cody M. Cox, Waconia Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Lawrence Foster, Richfield Business Administration
Juan P. Higuera Forero, Colombia Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker and Dr. Marilyn Fox
Jill M. Krosch, Mankato, MN Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Kenneth A. Larson, North Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Thomas M. McDonnell, Olivia Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Alexander J. Perrine, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. In-Jae Kim, Dr. Marilyn Fox, Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng, and Dr. Woo Suk Jang
Devin W. Pierson, Silver Lake Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Rakesh Kawatra
Andrea N. Schlotman, Bloomington Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Joseph P. Wojcik, Lester Prairie Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION
Olivia A. De Campos, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)
Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau Patricia Dominguez-Mejia, Fort Pierce, FL Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
Adam Hendriks, Fort Benning, GA Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademaker
Kayseh M. Magan, Minneapolis Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau
Victor O. Ongule, Eagle Lake Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau
Alek J. Schulz, Madison Lake Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
Jessica M. White, Apple Valley ublic Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Parsneau
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Pranita Aryal, Nepal Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel
Justina Bakker, Mankato Sociology: Corrections Advisor: Dr. Barbara Carson JulieAnna Bowen, Mankato School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Brown Chelsea J. Calhoon, Milton, WI Sociology: Human Serv, Plan & Adm Advisor: Dr. Barbara Carson and
Trudy Kunke Marie Cato, Minneapolis Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Rudy Correa, Mexico Sociology: Human Serv, Plan & Adm Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman,
Dr. Dennis Waskul, Dr. Dorothy Wrigley, and Giovanna Walters
Kayla L. Jackson, Mason, WI Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Megan Kassuelke, Lake Crystal Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe and
Hanh Huy Phan
Jason J. Millett, Waterloo, IA Geography Advisor: Dr. Phillip Larson
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Durga Mishra, Nepal Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Donald Ebel
and Alissa Morson
Peg Mudroch, Mankato Aging Studies Advisor: Dr. Aaron Hoy
Hirat Abdi Muse, St. Cloud Sociology: Human Serv, Plan & Adm Advisor: Dr. Dennis Waskul Rachel E. Vang, Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass
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and Dr. Ronald Schirmer Dawn T. Whitney, Eagan Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue
Crystal Yang, St. Paul Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne E. Allen MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Kathy Thao, West St.Paul Social Work Advisor: Jennifer Andrashko
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER'S
Padam B. Pande, Nepal Geographic Information Science Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend
John G. Zehnder, Mankato Geographic Information Science Advisor: Dr. Ginger Schmid and
Dr. Russell Fricano
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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Dalton Asplin, AccountingIsaac W. Becker, ManagementVictoria P. Camasmie, International
Business and MarketingPetra Camus, FinanceAmina Diawara, AccountingOmar M. Elsawy, MarketingEmily A. Gregersen, ManagementLeah R. Johnson, FinanceOlivia C. Kiel, ManagementByung Joo Kim, ManagementNathan Lee, AccountingAbigail R. Meyer, AccountingLindsey N. Neubauer, ManagementRiccardo Prosdocimi, MarketingSierra N. Schultz, FinanceJonathan M. Troland, ManagementAlec P. Vanko, FinanceKelli L. Wickard, Marketing
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Natalie Al Munem, AccountingLucas G. Arndt, ManagementChae Won Baek, AccountingRyan M. Basile, MarketingJanessa C. Baune, AccountingMichael J. Bigelbach, MarketingDaniel J. Boubin, FinanceSamantha J. Dehne, ManagementMegan L. Deutschman, Accounting
and ManagementLena B. Duesterhoeft, Marketing and
International BusinessBrooke R. Galler, AccountingThomas A. Imholte, AccountingZachary L. Janike, AccountingAlexander W. Kong, FinanceJacob R. Kreun, AccountingKendra L. Lange, MarketingGrant A. Larson, AccountingSamuel J. Larson, AccountingAlexis C. Lightfoot, ManagementCierra R. McAllister, AccountingMcKayla Miller, ManagementDaeun Park, Finance
Ambria K. Rykhus, ManagementAmy L. Sanderson, Management and
MarketingRyan E. Schwalbe, FinanceMorgan E. Seemuth, ManagementMary J. Voxland, ManagementSpencer J. Wartner, Marketing
CUM LAUDE
Jamie M. Bethell, ManagementLeah K. Bissell, ManagementKaitlyn A. Bode, AccountingValerie M. Bresnahan, MarketingCarlie J. Busenga, MarketingJosiah D. deNeui, MarketingMohamed L. Diallo, FinanceKevy E. Djegnan, FinanceTori Duckworth, ManagementAndrea C. Forbord, AccountingKatarina R. Haimes, FinanceElizabeth J. Howerton, Finance and
MarketingKenneth F. Hyde, AccountingMatthew C. James, ManagementMegan M. Kreatz, ManagementMaddie K. Landsteiner, FinanceBrett W. Marshall, MarketingSamuel R. Matthews, ManagementJack M. Mattson, FinanceRyan M. McArthur, AccountingWilliam R. Nash, MarketingOhomon A. Ody, FinanceMackenzie L. Posch, Marketing and
ManagementChristopher L. Roberts, MarketingMegan L. Schmitz, ManagementMiho Takahashi, AccountingPaige Tomasko, ManagementMadison L. Truckenmiller, AccountingDeke D. Vereecken, ManagementErik H. Wagner, Finance and
Accounting
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Paul Brennan, Chairperson
Natalie Al Munem, B.S., SyriaMohammed A. Alhaddad, B.S.,
KuwaitChristina C. Arms, B.S., St.Louis ParkDalton Asplin, B.S., DasselChae Won Baek, B.S.,
Republic of KoreaJanessa C. Baune, B.S., WabassoAlexander J. Berglin-Keim, B.S.,
North MankatoKaitlyn A. Bode, B.S., CourtlandMatthew P. Burt, B.S., RosemountMegan L. Deutschman, B.S., LakevilleAmina Diawara, B.S., MankatoParker Erickson, B.S., PlymouthZachary J. Fenske, B.S., Howard LakeAbraham Flores, B.S., FarmingtonAndrea C. Forbord, B.S., StacyBrooke R. Galler, B.S., ElysianBridget Goettl, B.S., MankatoAshley A. Horejsi, B.S., MontgomeryKenneth F. Hyde, B.S., AnokaThomas A. Imholte, B.S., St.CloudZachary L. Janike, B.S.,
Minnesota LakeJacob R. Kreun, B.S., EdgertonDanzhen Lajia, B.S., New BrightonGrant A. Larson, B.S., MankatoSamuel J. Larson, B.S., MorristownNathan Lee, B.S., Republic of KoreaSpencer T. Lloyd, B.S.,
Oak Creek, WICierra R. McAllister, B.S.,
Emmetsburg, IARyan M. McArthur, B.S., Ham LakeLaRoy A. McGee, B.S.,
Milwaukee, WIAbigail R. Meyer, B.S., Fort Pierre, SDNicholas A. Michels, B.S., St. PeterGuled A. Mohamed, B.S., OwatonnaTien L. Nguyen, B.S., RochesterJoseph B. Pavelko, B.S., Worthington
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Aminur Rahman, B.S., BangladeshNaim Ur Rashid, B.S., BangladeshPayton E. Rosin-Schultz, B.S., FaribaultBrooke M. Scouton, B.S., FaribaultKatelyn M. Smith, B.S., AldenJacob L. Swanson, B.S., MankatoMiho Takahashi, B.S., JapanMadison L. Truckenmiller, B.S., LyleIsabel F. Ubl-Correa, B.S., New UlmZachary A. Ulmer, B.S., RichfieldJackson T. Vanderwagen, B.S.,
Antioch, ILAlyssa A. Wagner, B.S., NicolletErik H. Wagner, B.S., AndoverChristopher L. Walters, B.S., Hanska
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Harry Thiewes,Chairperson
Justin S. Adams, B.S., RochesterThelma S. Adjidjonu, B.S., GhanaSamson A. Akintan, B.S., WoodburyChudi B. Amajuoyi, B.S., Brooklyn
ParkAustin T. Andreas, B.S., FaribaultChristina C. Arms, B.S., St. Louis ParkMichelle A. Arndorfer, B.S., MarshallAlejandro Aviles-Rizo, B.S.,
BloomingtonZachary W. Batta, B.S., FarmingtonAlexander J. Berglin-Keim, B.S., North
MankatoNicholas D. Bolland, B.S., Red WingDaniel J. Boubin, B.S., OwatonnaPetra Camus, B.S., GermanyCody A. Clemens, B.S., RamseyJoseph F. Dahling, B.S., RochesterMohamed L. Diallo, B.S., Ivory Coast
(Cote D'Ivoire)Kevin Landry M. Diomande, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Kevy E. Djegnan, B.S., Ivory Coast
(Cote D'Ivoire)Adam T. Elliott, B.S., HutchinsonBailey A. Engelkes, B.S., ZimmermanKanyon C. Fellers, B.S., Sun Prairie,
WIMatthew C. Franklin, B.S., StillwaterJohn A. Fransson, B.S., SwedenDominic M. Freese, B.S., PipestoneAlissa C. Garrison, B.S., CentervilleJoseph A. Gordon, B.S., MankatoKatarina R. Haimes, B.S., St.CharlesZachary Harder, B.S., EaganElizabeth J. Howerton, B.S., Chisago
CityLeah R. Johnson, B.S., Kiester
Adam M. Kilibarda, B.S., MontevideoMarina S. Kitenge, B.S.,
Democratic Republic of the CongoBah Y. Konan, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Alexander W. Kong, B.S., EaganThomas H. Laken, B.S., Kenosha, WIMaddie K. Landsteiner, B.S., MapletonDasse O. Loue, B.S., Ivory Coast
(Cote D'Ivoire)Brandon M. MacDonald, B.S., HugoJack M. Mattson, B.S., ChanhassenColby R. McIntire, B.S.,
Rock Rapids, IAJordan A. McLaughlin, B.S.,
Grand RapidsEvan L. Morem, B.S., Red WingEvan A. Mortenson, B.S., St. JamesMitchell A. Muller, B.S., LuverneRandy L. Ngo, B.S., RichfieldOhomon A. Ody, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Daeun Park, B.S., Republic of KoreaMichael J. Povolny Jr., B.S.,
Mendota HeightsSuellen Quach, B.S., EaganNaim Ur Rashid, B.S., BangladeshMadison A. Reinke, B.S., New PragueReed F. Ross, B.S., FaribaultJon A. Sadaka, B.S., ManaktoSierra N. Schultz, B.S., FairmontRyan E. Schwalbe, B.S.,
Anchorage, AKLucas C. Shocinski, B.S., BloomingtonBenjamin J. Sneer, B.S., MankatoJohn J. Svac, B.S., RosevilleBrett R. Taylor, B.S., North MankatoJason W. Thomas, B.S., FarmingtonJackson T. Vanderwagen, B.S.,
Antioch, ILAlec P. Vanko, B.S., Oregon, WIErik H. Wagner, B.S., AndoverMichael J. Welch, B.S., Lino Lakes
DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Kathleen Dale,Chairperson
Olaide V. Ademola, B.S., Brooklyn Center
Lucas G. Arndt, B.S., OwatonnaKarla M. Balbuena Garcia, B.S.,
St. JamesCrystal E. Becken, B.S., OwatonnaIsaac W. Becker, B.S., MankatoLeah G. Bednar, B.S., Mayville, WIJamie M. Bethell, B.S., St. Cloud
Leah K. Bissell, B.S., New PragueTyra E. Blazek, B.S., CrystalJonah T. Boone, B.S., MankatoKelly A. Brant, B.S., EdinaTessa L. Breeggemann, B.S., ShakopeeYannick Roger A. Brou, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Javier S. Camargo Camargo, B.S.,
ColombiaRyan J. Carlsten, B.S., MankatoJordan E. Casperson, B.S.,
Brooklyn ParkKayla E. Cremers, B.S.,
East Grand ForksAngelina M. Curd, B.S., Eden PrairieAmey R. Davare, B.S., IndiaSamantha J. Dehne, B.S., ShakopeeMegan L. Deutschman, B.S., LakevilleHaakon W. Doheny, B.S., New PragueTori Duckworth, B.S., MayerHallie Duethman, B.S., Chisago CityJames R. Elit, B.S., MankatoRiley J. Engbarth, B.S., SlaytonPhillip M. Englund, B.S., MankatoZachery W. Fedie, B.S., Lake ElmoCourtney A. Freund, B.S., ShakopeeHunter A. Friesen, B.S.,
North MankatoMandy L. Gengler, B.S.,
North MankatoMatthew D. Gorres, B.S., WaconiaEmily A. Gregersen, B.S., MankatoRachel M. Groves, B.S., MankatoAaron S. Haataja, B.S., CokatoBrayden C. Hegna, B.S., HayfieldDerek J. Herzog, B.S., MinnetonkaHaley Hjort, B.S., AnnandaleAnna E. Iversen, B.S., MankatoMatthew C. James, B.S., CedarLauren D. Jones, B.S., Watertown, WINathan I. Kern, B.S., MankatoOlivia C. Kiel, B.S., WoodburyByung Joo Kim, B.S., Republic of KoreaDylan M. Kotzer, B.S., LitchfieldEsther M. Koyanguma, B.S.,
Democratic Republic of the CongoMegan M. Kreatz, B.S., WatertownSteven T. Le, B.S., St. PaulJongmin Lee, B.S., Republic of KoreaSamuel J. Lenzen, B.S., River Falls, WISydney I. Leonard, B.S., Holmen, WIAlexis C. Lightfoot, B.S., JordanNouchee M. Lor, B.S., St. PaulSamuel R. Matthews, B.S., LakevilleMcKayla Miller, B.S., New UlmChayani S. Navaratne, B.S., Sri LankaLindsey N. Neubauer, B.S., OwatonnaJoseph P. Nicpon, B.S., ShorewoodNicholas J. Niemela, B.S., Shoreview
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Brady E. Norton, B.S., PlainviewAric M. Pask, B.S., Coon RapidsBreanna D. Peterson, B.S., SartellMackenzie L. Posch, B.S.,
Sauk RapidsBobbi J. Rahm, B.S., ForestonReshma Rajbahak, B.S., NepalNathan W. Refsland, B.S., RenvilleSean T. Riley, B.S., MankatoAmbria K. Rykhus, B.S., MankatoAziz Saad, B.S., Saudi ArabiaAmy L. Sanderson, B.S., Elkton, SDNolan R. Schempf, B.S., AndoverMegan L. Schmitz, B.S., BrewsterPatrick J. Seeman, B.S., Circle PinesMorgan E. Seemuth, B.S., Clive, IAJadyn C. Speltz, B.S., Minnesota CityKaylee C. Strecker, B.S., RosevilleShelby R. Studniski, B.S., WrenshallPaige Tomasko, B.S., Maple GroveJonathan M. Troland, B.S.,
Mountain IronRachel A. Umbach, B.S.,
Manitowish Water, WIAnne C. Ungemach, B.S., FridleyChea E. Vang, B.S., BlaineDeke D. Vereecken, B.S., CloquetFelipe Villalaz, B.S., Sauk RapidsKatherine M. Voeller, B.S., Maple LakeMary J. Voxland, B.S., KenyonAlyssa A. Wagner, B.S., NicolletAbigail M. Wigham, B.S., WatervilleNolan R. Wolf, B.S., Prior Lake
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson
LJoshua K. Adams, B.S., RochesterSamantha R. Alander, B.S., HendersonIdman M. Ali, B.S., Apple ValleyKarson W. Arrenholz, B.S.,
Delavan, ILShunya Asaoka, B.S., JapanCarter J. Asche, B.S., RaymondRozan M. Bamshamsi, B.S.,
Saudi ArabiaKate L. Barnes, B.S., River Falls, WIJake T. Barnum, B.S., ShorewoodRyan M. Basile, B.S., WaconiaCody A. Beavers, B.S., Dassel
Dalton A. Betzold, B.S., SavageMichael J. Bigelbach, B.S., Red WingEmily M. Bitz, B.S., RochesterNicole T. Blake, B.S., OtsegoAlex G. Boeckman, B.S., FoleyValerie M. Bresnahan, B.S., St. PeterNicole J. Bressler, B.S., DelanoMarvin L. Breuer, B.S., RochesterNicole L. Brown, B.S., SavageCarlie J. Busenga, B.S., MorrisVictoria P. Camasmie, B.S., BrazilDelaney R. Chmielewski, B.S.,
Prior LakeGunnar Davies, B.S., Elk RiverMatthew R. Davis, B.S., WoodburyKyle M. Delgado, B.S., NorthfieldJosiah D. deNeui, B.S., HayfieldThi Mai Thao Do, B.S., VietnamLena B. Duesterhoeft, B.S., GermanyAaron D. Eberhart, B.S., RochesterSamuel H. Eide, B.S., BloomingtonOmar M. Elsawy, B.S., EgyptAlexa A. Enger, B.S., SavageJordan J. Freberg, B.S., Maple GroveKyle Gillund, B.S., MayerMariah G. Gjerdingen, B.S.,
ZimmermanGarett P. Glieden, B.S., ChaskaChris J. Grosklags, B.S., Prior LakeCarolyn P. Hackel, B.S., AustinTaylor R. Haugen, B.S., AndoverAndrew Heitz, B.S., Gilbert, AZAmelia C. Hilbrands, B.S.,
Brooklyn ParkMegan L. Hinze, B.S., CarverElizabeth J. Howerton, B.S.,
Chisago CityAliya A. Hussein, B.S., St. PaulKole C. Igou, B.S., AustinAshley M. Jacques, B.S., CologneGuled M. Jamac, B.S., St. PeterDaniel P. Johnson, B.S., Brooklyn ParkTanner L. Jordan, B.S., MankatoBenjamin G. Khwice, B.S., ChaskaKevin W. Korbel, B.S., LonsdaleAnna M. Lambrecht, B.S.,
New PragueKendra L. Lange, B.S., UpsalaSydney E. Lovold, B.S., ShakopeeAlix T. Luedtke, B.S., North MankatoMarcus A. Lynch, B.S., St. ClairBrett W. Marshall, B.S., AlbertvilleEryn M. Meskan, B.S., WatervilleTravis D. Meyer, B.S., ClevelandCasey E. Miller, B.S., Dayton
Paige D. Miller, B.S., Francis Creek, WI
Saabir Mohamed Sh Abdi, B.S., Plymouth
Miranda B. Murphey, B.S., St. JamesDylan M. Murphy, B.S., WasecaWilliam R. Nash, B.S., St. PaulKristina F. Nicol, B.S., AustinAdekunle S. Oyewumi, B.S., NigeriaAric M. Pask, B.S., Coon RapidsTucker J. Piotrowski, B.S., HastingsItzelle Piox-Cejudo, B.S.,
Inver Grove HeightsMackenzie L. Posch, B.S.,
Sauk RapidsMadison K. Priebe, B.S., WasecaRiccardo Prosdocimi, B.S., ItalyAlexander M. Raab, B.S., ExcelsiorCallie J. Raduenz, B.S., GlencoeMaKayla J. Rappe, B.S., BlaineNicholas L. Redman, B.S., BurnsvilleJacob D. Rinehart, B.S., KasotaChristopher L. Roberts, B.S.,
MantorvilleOscar I. Rodriguez, B.S.,
Cottage GroveAlyssa A. Roushar, B.S., FaribaultJonathan M. Rudolph-Ludwig, B.S.,
PlymouthAmy L. Sanderson, B.S., Elkton, SDSydney E. Scherer, B.S., Prior LakeZachary D. Scherer, B.S., Prior LakeJaden M. Schmeisser, B.S., CanadaMargaret Sharemet, B.S.,
Spring Hill, KansasCalvin Siphapaserth, B.S.,
Coon RapidsEmily E. Sjolander, B.S., Maple GroveJacob C. Steiner, B.S., BrownsdaleAbigail I. Stephens, B.S., BloomingtonJessica M. Strohm, B.S., ChaskaMegan C. Stutsman, B.S., MankatoHaylee J. Theis, B.S., ShakopeeRachel N. Thielen, B.S., CorcoranChristopher J. Thurnbeck, B.S.,
MankatoAlecsander J. Tibbetts, B.S., BlaineGao Sheng Vu, B.S., Forest LakeZachary J. Wahl, B.S., ShakopeeJoclyn H. Warner, B.S., CokatoSpencer J. Wartner, B.S., MankatoKelli L. Wickard, B.S., EaganCody C. Wolfe, B.S., Eden Prairie
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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Brian Martensen
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Emily R. Albright, Political ScienceBianca M. Alvarez, Gender &
Women's Studies and PsychologyKatelyn J. Bjornson, PsychologySydney R. Blair, Political Science and
SociologyDevon R. Boots, PsychologyNicholas J. Cencer, Law EnforcementJessica A. Chase, Applied
Organizational StudiesZhen Yang Chng, EconomicsMax J. Coatta, PsychologyAshley N. Edwards, PsychologyAlexandra E. Flatley, CorrectionsKamryn G. Hanson, SociologyAndrew S. Harris, PsychologyErik W. Jacobson, PsychologyKathryn L. Knowlton, AnthropologyKaleb A. Larsen, SociologyHannah E. Loecher, PsychologyTayler M. Lyng, PsychologyBrennah R. McCorkell, PsychologyKaylee R. Mischke, EconomicsAlyssa N. Molnar, PsychologyKatherine M. Nelson, Political ScienceKeanna K. Overland, PsychologyKarina A. Robeck, CorrectionsBlake F. Scheffknecht, Law EnforcementNikolaus T. Schrank, Law EnforcementCaitlyn R. Stellmach, AnthropologyMegan J. Svir, PsychologySheila R. Tacheny, GeographyStephanie L. Trejo, Social WorkTasia R. Virnala, PsychologyCourtney A. Walter, PsychologyAvery M. Whooley, Corrections and
Gender & Women's StudiesYeezong Yang, PsychologyTimnit Y. Yikealo, PsychologyKaylin R. Zukowski, PsychologyLuke D. Zweber, Law Enforcement
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Carlos Andrade Torres, International Relations
Heidi M. Belkholm, Social WorkAndreea I. Bogdan, International
RelationsMolly J. Burmeister, PsychologyEsther Cho, Ethnic StudiesEmily D. Christenson, Social WorkMitchell R. Christianson, SociologyDanielle M. Curtis, PsychologyTyler J. Dardis, Geog: ProfessionalSamantha E. Davis, PsychologyIbelizet Dominguez, PsychologyNathan R. Elzen, Law EnforcementKaylee C. Enevold, PsychologyDylan L. Fitzgibbons, PsychologyKristen N. Gabler, Law EnforcementAlisha R. Graunke, Social WorkAnna M. Hagan, PsychologyKaren Hernandez, Social WorkLinh N. Hoang, PsychologyEmily S. Johnson, Sociology and
Gender & Women's StudiesSedona N. Kintz, PsychologyAutumn L. Majerus, Social WorkHannah M. Mathews, GeographyCarli M. Nelson, Social WorkClaudia Oberembt, Social WorkJenna L. Rief, Social WorkNicole M. Schefers, Psychology and
Gender & Women's StudiesJoshua A. Schuetz, Political ScienceKadiatou Sidibe, International RelationsKathryn E. Strobel, PsychologyAdam T. Vincent, Law EnforcementDane S. Virnala, PsychologyKaelah L. Wood, Law Enforcement
CUM LAUDE
Abdulrahmane Abdul-Aziz, Political Science and Sociology
Accomplish T. Ajagbusi, Political Science
Tebarak Al Shamsy, PsychologyAli Barjis, Psychology
Allison T. Budenski, CorrectionsDayna D. Cemensky, CorrectionsKacie A. Delaske, Law EnforcementAlexandria J. Dobson, Gender &
Women's Studies and PsychologySamuel J. Dubbels, Geog: ProfessionalChazzy S. Evans, Social WorkWhitney M. Grangroth, Social WorkSimone L. Grittner, International
RelationsApryl Grund, Law EnforcementKillian S. Guthrie, SociologyAmeen A. Hassan, Urban And
Regional StudiesJennifer A. Hennes, Applied
Organizational StudiesAbdi D. Hersi, Ethnic StudiesAndrea K. Hill, PsychologyJonathan P. Jacobson, Law EnforcementColter H. Killion, Law EnforcementShreya Koirala, Gender & Women's
StudiesRebekah T. Kolstad, PsychologyAlison M. Kudrle, PsychologyMay Lor, Corrections and PsychologyMatthew G. Loverink, HistoryDylan C. Melchert, PsychologyDavid M. Miltimore, HistorySarena Nauman, Ethnic StudiesNickolas J. Navejas, Law EnforcementEsther C. Okaro, PsychologyWallace E. Pope, Jr., Social Studies
TeachingTalisha L. Price, Social WorkEmily C. Schonhoff, PsychologySydnie E. Schuh, Social WorkBrandy N. Seth, Psychology and
SociologyCole P. Skow, History and Social
StudiesRyan J. Sternhagen, Law EnforcementBrian J. Teschendorf, Law EnforcementMitchel B. Toltzman, Law EnforcementAbdel L. Traore, EconomicsKaylin F. Wagner, Social WorkBenjamin E. Wallinga, EconomicsTerri R. White, Social WorkLinda Yang, Social Work
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DEPARTMENT OFANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Kathleen Blue, Chairperson
Jessica A. Boyer, B.S., AndoverMichael B. Diercks, B.S., Red WingKatlynn Fjeld, B.S., North MankatoKathryn L. Knowlton, B.A., Fargo, NDBerry A. Kone, B.A.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Panhia Lee, B.S., MankatoArielle T. McLemore, B.S., MiankatoMorgan E. Schwartz, B.S.,
White Bear LakeCaitlyn R. Stellmach, B.A., Mahtomedi
DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson
Donald M. Brennan, B.A., MankatoZhen Yang Chng, B.A., MalaysiaFahampala C. Coulibaly, B.S., Ivory
Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Mohamed T. Diaby, B.A., GuineaJoseph A. Dombro, B.S., St. PaulColin M. Espinosa, B.S., St. Louis ParkRichard P. Fogarty, B.A., Belle PlaineStephany M. Hanzal, B.S., Lino LakesJames K. Hayes-Hall, B.S., WykoffErik L. Heitz, B.S., MankatoJoseph C. Lambrecht, B.S., New PragueTyler Mielke, B.S., New UlmKaylee R. Mischke, B.S., WestbrookBen K. Sissoko, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Abdel L. Traore, B.S.,
Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire)Benjamin E. Wallinga, B.S., Wyoming
DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson
Esther Cho, B.S., Republic of KoreaAbdi D. Hersi, B.S., MinneapolisLaura A. Leipnitz, B.S., FarmingtonSarena Nauman, B.S., Gettysburg, SDZeng Vang, B.S., St. PaulSierra R. Wood, B.S., MankatoJohn Yang, B.S., St. Paul
DEPARTMENT OFGENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson
Bianca M. Alvarez, B.S., WorthingtonMikaela J. Ayim, B.S., BlaineMaryElizabeth Cronin, B.S.,
Lombard, ILAlexandria J. Dobson, B.S.,
Iron Mountain, MIEmily S. Johnson, B.S., Osceola, WIShreya Koirala, B.S., NepalNicole M. Schefers, B.S., SartellMiranda L. Steele, B.S., AldenAvery M. Whooley, B.S.,
River Falls, WI
DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson
Alexander K. Austin, B.S., AustinRebecca M. Breiter, B.S.,
Sun Prairie, WITyler J. Dardis, B.S., MankatoSamuel J. Dubbels, B.S., FaribaultNicholas J. Heskett, B.S., MankatoDevin L. Idso, B.S., St. PeterRyan M. Immeker, B.S., Brandon, SDAmy D. Klein, B.S., EaganGabrielle L. Kretchmer, B.S., RochesterDalton J. Lassahn, B.S., MankatoHannah M. Mathews, B.S., Le SueurKeaton D. Mumm, B.S., RogersIra J. Raber, B.S., FarmingtonMatthew T. Reitsma, B.S.,
Madison LakeZachary S. Rieke, B.S., New UlmRyan W. Skeen, B.S., Red WingAndrew K. Stromme, B.S.,
Bismarck, NDSheila R. Tacheny, B.S., MankatoAbdiwahid R. Yusuf, B.S., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT(International Relations, LawEnforcement, and Political Science)Professor Pat Nelson,Chairperson
Najma D. Abdilahi, B.A., CrystalAbdulrahmane Abdul-Aziz, B.S.,
St. Paul
Mariam H. Ahmed, B.A., RosemountAccomplish T. Ajagbusi, B.S.,
Brooklyn ParkEmily R. Albright, B.S., Lake CityCarlos Andrade Torres, B.A., MexicoLeticia Arredondo, B.S., MontgomeryDylan T. Bebeau, B.S., NowthenSydney R. Blair, B.S., Sioux Falls, SDTaylor I. Blohm Bivins, B.S.,
Woodridge, ILAndreea I. Bogdan, B.A., RomaniaRyan E. Bohland, B.S., St PaulBenjamin J. Borash, B.S., MedfordBrennon D. Brase, B.S., FaribaultBodin S. Brooks, B.S., BrainerdNathan Brown, B.S., HastingsMackenzie A. Caldwell, B.S., ChaskaNicholas J. Cencer, B.S., Clear LakeBrenda H. Cervantes, B.S., St. JamesJacob T. Chamberland, B.S., RosevilleBrayden R. Chapman, B.S.,
FarmingtonNichole L. Christensen, B.S., LitchfieldKacie A. Delaske, B.S., WatervilleRicky J. Digrugilliers, B.S.,
Bayside, NYJay T. Elmquist, B.S., Sauk RapidsNathan R. Elzen, B.S., MedfordJackson L. Erickson, B.S., PlymouthAllison G. Ertel, B.S., WoodburyKristen N. Gabler, B.S., SavageBenjamin D. Geiselhart, B.S., AnokaJacob B. Good, B.A., BloomingtonLogan A. Gregersen, B.S., MankatoSimone L. Grittner, B.A., OronoApryl Grund, B.S., Prior LakeAllison K. Gustad, B.S., ShakopeeRyan M. Haedt, B.S., SavageRoman H. Hagen, B.S., St. PeterJohnathon D. Halloran, B.S.,
Inver Grove HeightsJustin E. Ingalls, B.S., Westby, WIJonathan P. Jacobson, B.S., RochesterWilliam D. Kelly, B.S., Coon RapidsCory O. Kiger, B.S., WoodburyColter H. Killion, B.S., North MankatoAndrew M. Kinnetz, B.S., St. JamesZachary A. Knochenmus, B.S., ElkoAndrew J. LaBarre, B.S., WillmarTiffany N. Lamb, B.S., MankatoAlexis R. Leighton, B.S., MankatoAmanda Ley, B.S., HamptonJeremy A. Loger, B.S., Amery, WICole R. Lund, B.S., MankatoJenna P. Luong, B.A., MankatoBenjamin T. McHenry, B.S., MankatoChristopher M. Mills, B.S., ChamplinHannah M. Mueller, B.S., Austin
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Emma L. Mulvihill, B.S., RochesterMitchel L. Nagel, B.S., FaribaultNickolas J. Navejas, B.S.,
MontgomeryKatherine M. Nelson, B.S., RochesterThomas J. Norman, B.S., MankatoAnders L. Olson, B.S., ShakopeeNaomi A. Pigeon, B.S., Granite FallsCass J. Rademacher, B.S., ZimmermanJimoh A. Raji, B.A., NigeriaBrandon P. Rodriguez, B.S.,
BloomingtonLee N. Sanders, B.S., Inver Grove
HeightsBlake F. Scheffknecht, B.S., Inver
Grove HeightsNikolaus T. Schrank, B.S., BurnsvilleJoshua A. Schuetz, B.S., JacksonKadiatou Sidibe, B.A., MaliRyan J. Sternhagen, B.S., Yankton, SDLarry A. Stone, Jr., B.S., MankatoElle L. Swanson, B.S., WaconiaBrian J. Teschendorf, B.S., Inver Grove
HeightsTsai Thao, B.A., St. PaulGrant B. Thompson, B.S., TheilmanMitchel B. Toltzman, B.S., New UlmGregory E. Uecker, B.S., RochesterNoah B. Uhlenkamp, B.S., RochesterDennis J. Vandestouwe, B.S., Red
WingAdam T. Vincent, B.S., RichfieldMatthew J. Vlasak, B.S., ClevelandKaelah L. Wood, B.S., ShoreviewMadeline J. Zitzlsperger, B.S.,
MankatoLuke D. Zweber, B.S., Prior Lake
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Chris Corley,Chairperson
Kevin S. Beseman, B.S., WoodburyMichael B. Diercks, B.S., Red WingDerek J. Durst, B.S., MankatoDJ J. Garwood-Delong, B.S.,
NorthfieldCami A. Kottke, B.S., Lake CrystalMatthew G. Loverink, B.S., HollandaleTrevor G. McCarthy, B.S.,
Sun Prairie, WIDavid M. Miltimore, B.S.,
North MankatoAndre R. Rueda, B.S., MankatoHeather S. Schuster, B.S.,
Minnesota Lake
Jacqueline K. Shoeberg, B.S., Stillwater
Cole P. Skow, B.S., St. JamesJoshua M. Theis, B.S., AndoverJonathan Tyson, B.S., New UlmDominic W. Wachter, B.S., Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Andrea Lassiter,Chairperson
Nyairah S. Abdullah, B.S., Milwaukee, WI
Nimo S. Abdullahi, B.S., FaribaultTebarak Al Shamsy, B.S., MankatoAyan M. Ali, B.S., Apple ValleyBianca M. Alvarez, B.S., WorthingtonAli Barjis, B.S., MankatoSamantha S. Bennett, B.S., MankatoAlyssa J. Bertrand, B.S., RamseyKatelyn J. Bjornson, B.S., HayfieldDevon R. Boots, B.S., WinonaSamantha L. Brenny, B.S., FoleyBlade W. Bretz-Yocum, B.S., ArlingtonJames A. Brezina, B.S., MankatoMolly J. Burmeister, B.S., EaganColton D. Cahow, B.S.,
North MankatoMax J. Coatta, B.S., MinnetonkaMaryElizabeth Cronin, B.S.,
Lombard, ILDanielle M. Curtis, B.S., St. CloudSamantha E. Davis, B.S., Lake CrystalCharles B. Dietz, B.S., MinnetonkaAlexandria J. Dobson, B.S.,
Iron Mountain, MIIbelizet Dominguez, B.S., RichfieldElissa A. Dulski, B.S., North MankatoAshley N. Edwards, B.S., Le CenterKaylee C. Enevold, B.S.,
North MankatoAshley M. Espino, B.S., FarmingtonJorey J. Fischer, B.S., EllendaleDylan L. Fitzgibbons, B.S., Eagle LakeMya C. Gasner, B.S., MedfordKristina L. Glaros, B.S., ChaskaAnna M. Hagan, B.S., LambertonKelsey J. Hagen, B.S., Le SueurAndrew S. Harris, B.S., CentervilleJohnathon G. Harris, B.S., FairmontAndrea K. Hill, B.S., Maple GroveLinh N. Hoang, B.S., OtsegoMickena R. Inselmann, B.S., CosmosErik W. Jacobson, B.S., South HavenAbigail A. Johnson, B.S.,
Cottage Grove
Sedona N. Kintz, B.S., Pierre, SDNicole L. Klinke, B.S., Brooklyn ParkSidney L. Knapper, B.S., Granite FallsHannah E. Kolb, B.S.,
White Bear LakeRebekah T. Kolstad, B.S., MankatoAlison M. Kudrle, B.S., ShakopeeHannah E. Loecher, B.S., NorthfieldMay Lor, B.S., Brooklyn ParkStephanie L. Lowe, B.S., Apple ValleyTayler M. Lyng, B.S., MankatoMegan L. Marlar, B.S., MankatoBrennah R. McCorkell, B.S., DennisonDesiree S. Mehaffie, B.S., SavageDylan C. Melchert, B.S., GlencoeAlyssa N. Molnar, B.S., RogersDorothy L. Nakibirige, B.S., UgandaMonica J. Nelson, B.S., OwatonnaTimmy Nguyen, B.S., Coon RapidsEsther C. Okaro, B.S., NigeriaKeanna K. Overland, B.S.,
Fergus FallsCorde C. Purdie, B.S., Albert LeaNimotallahi K. Quadri, B.S., NigeriaHafso H. Salad, B.S., RosevilleNicole M. Schefers, B.S., SartellEmily C. Schonhoff, B.S., SavageCollin M. Seifert, B.S., MankatoBrandy N. Seth, B.S., AnnandaleSabrina M. Silver, B.S., MankatoNattiya Somboonsup, B.S., ThailandKalley M. Soukup, B.S., ClaremontMichael L. Soukup, B.S., New UlmStephanie A. Steinbach, B.S.,
North MankatoKathryn E. Strobel, B.S., ShakopeeSharimar P. Suarez, B.S., EaganMegan J. Svir, B.S., North MankatoRatana Z. Vang, B.S., Walnut GroveDane S. Virnala, B.S., Howard LakeTasia R. Virnala, B.S., Howard LakeCourtney A. Walter, B.S., LyleGeda E. Woliye, B.S., St. PaulTaurean Roshuan M. Wright Ervin,
B.S., MinneapolisTheodore D. Wurst, B.S., St. CloudPheng Xiong, B.S., St. PaulYeezong Yang, B.S., St. PaulTimnit Y. Yikealo, B.S., EthiopiaHailee G. Zellmann, B.S.,
Norwood Young AmericaKaylin R. Zukowski, B.S., WinonaNikole C. Zvanovec, B.S.,
New Prague
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SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Kyle Ward, Director
Vincent B. Colbrunn, B.S., MankatoKeith R. Hauck, B.S., MankatoJoseph J. Heiman, B.S., MankatoNicholas J. Heskett, B.S., MankatoWallace E. Pope, Jr., B.S., Elk RiverCole P. Skow, B.S., St. James
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor David Beimers,Chairperson
Kortney D. Babineau, B.S.S.W., Baxter
Heidi M. Belkholm, B.S.S.W., Grantsburg, WI
Brittany M. Boeckman, B.S.S.W., St. Cloud
Emily D. Christenson, B.S.S.W., Rochester
LeAnna M. Collette, B.S.S.W., Northfield
Nancy A. Dabla, B.S.S.W., Brooklyn Park
Chazzy S. Evans, B.S.S.W., Minneapolis
Whitney M. Grangroth, B.S.S.W., Cokato
Alisha R. Graunke, B.S.S.W., BuffaloCheenou Hang, B.S.S.W.,
MinneapolisAshley K. Hanson, B.S.S.W.,
Albert LeaKaren Hernandez, B.S.S.W.,
North BranchEllie Hofstedt, B.S.S.W., BloomingtonFaima G. Kelleh, B.S.S.W.,
Brooklyn ParkMyiesha N. Kendricks, B.S.S.W.,
Eagle LakeKristin A. Kimmes, B.S.S.W., HastingsFrances K. Klopfleisch, B.S.S.W.,
Le SueurHaley J. Krumm, B.S.S.W., DexterKarie M. Lauwagie, B.S.S.W.,
Eagle LakeLeslie L. Limon, B.S.S.W., MedfordPinky Lor, B.S.S.W., MankatoAutumn L. Majerus, B.S.S.W.,
St. Charles
Natalia E. Marchan Gallardo, B.S.S.W., Faribault
Ayan Y. Musse, B.S.S.W., MankatoCarli M. Nelson, B.S.S.W., New UlmCourtney J. Nelson, B.S.S.W.,
St. JamesClaudia Oberembt, B.S.S.W., EaganAnna L. Poikonen, B.S.S.W.,
WatertownTalisha L. Price, B.S.S.W., MankatoJenna L. Rief, B.S.S.W., ChaskaNicole D. Rieger, B.S.S.W., New UlmRaven A. Robinson, B.S.S.W.,
Milwaukee, WISydnie E. Schuh, B.S.S.W.,
Menasha, WIApril S. Skramstad, B.S.S.W.,
North MankatoJessica K. Swenson, B.S.S.W.,
ShakopeeStephanie L. Trejo, B.S.S.W.,
ButterfieldNeng Vang, B.S.S.W., St. PaulKaylin F. Wagner, B.S.S.W., WinonaTerri R. White, B.S.S.W., LonsdaleMayly Xiong, B.S.S.W.,
Brooklyn CenterLinda Yang, B.S.S.W., Brooklyn ParkTou Yang, B.S.S.W., Brooklyn Center
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas,Chairperson
Abdulrahmane Abdul-Aziz, B.S., St. Paul
Haily A. Adams, B.S., Blooming Prairie
Matthew L. Amspoker, B.S., Inver Grove Hts.
Elena M. Asp, B.S., RamseyEmily A. Baker, B.S., MankatoJenna R. Bednar, B.S., MontgomerySydney Bergman, B.S., Eden PrairieSydney R. Blair, B.S., Sioux Falls, SDAllison T. Budenski, B.S., New UlmDayna D. Cemensky, B.S.,
New PragueJessica A. Chase, B.S.,
Pelkie, MIMitchell R. Christianson, B.S.,
ShakopeeAubrey A. Clay, B.S., Truman
Thomas B. Delgado, B.S., North Mankato
Lindsay Dougherty, B.S., RosemountChad E. Duellman, B.S., DoverAdam J. Edwards, B.S., Madison, ALSteven M. Ellis, B.S., MankatoAlexandra E. Flatley, B.S., Batavia, ILJill L. Foss, B.S., MinneapolisJacqueline P. Fransway, B.S.,
ChanhassenCynthia L. Friesen, B.S., MankatoMason W. Gilberg, B.S.,
Inver Grove HeightsEvan Gresk, B.S., Aurora, ILKillian S. Guthrie, B.S., Concordia, KSKamryn G. Hanson, B.S., FaribaultAbby K. Hausken, B.S., OakdaleJennifer A. Hennes, B.S., LonsdaleAdam K. Herzog, B.S., RochesterCori L. Irwin, B.S., Belle PlaineEmily S. Johnson, B.S., Osceola, WIOluwaseye G. Johnson, B.S.,
MankatoRachel L. Judd, B.S., CrystalMekedes T. Kebede, B.S., RosemountHaley A. Keihn, B.S., EaganKelly A. Kirkman, B.S., Maple GroveDuncan M. Kromminga, B.S., DoverKaleb A. Larsen, B.A., TylerJulia A. Lines, B.S., NewportMay Lor, B.S., Brooklyn ParkJacob Lyons, B.S., Anaheim, CATori L. Martin, B.S., WatervilleMadelyn E. Meuwissen, B.S.,
Norwood Young AmericaBenjamin U. Ojika, B.S.,
New BrightonAbigail R. Oster, B.S., Ham LakeSarah J. Parno, B.S., North MankatoJohn H. Parrish, B.S., Prior LakeAllie R. Paulson, B.S., South St PaulKarina A. Robeck, B.S., GaylordAlexander P. Roe, B.S., MinneapolisBrandy N. Seth, B.S., AnnandaleHaley Shimon, B.S., Des Moines, IATerise M. Sjostrand, B.S., ,Kayla M. Snyder, B.S., MankatoNyamal P. Tut, B.S., FaribaultAvery M. Whooley, B.S.,
River Falls, WIEric Williams, B.S., Rochester
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Cara A. Barten, B.S., North MankatoAmeen A. Hassan, B.S., MankatoConnor M. LaPointe, B.S.,
Union Grove, WIScott T. Leonard, B.S., St. PeterRyan T. Noah, B.S., MankatoAndrew K. Stromme, B.S.,
Bismarck, ND
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University Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages, wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.8), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.5 admitted before Fall 2015; minimum cumulative of 3.6 admitted Fall 2015 or later), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (minimum cumulative of 3.3 admitted before fall 2015; minimum cumulative 3.4 admitted Fall 2015 or later).
Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.
Graduates of the University’s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research, and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships, and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society.
Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.
International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations.
Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. The Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops, and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and the Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army.
In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.
Presidential ScholarsEach year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.
Blake J. Grove B.S., Family Consumer Science
Madison M. HoffmanB.A., Mass Media
Nathaniel J. MeyersB.S., Computer Engineering
Anjola B. OnadipeB.S., Biology
Sydnie SchuhB.S.S.W., Social Work
Megan M. SerratoreB.S., Biology
Stephanie L. TrejoB.S.S.W., Social Work
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Program Honors and DistinctionsNote: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization.
Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords.
Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students majoring or minoring in world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purposes of the Society are to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.
Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.
Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords.
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievement among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.
Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential.
Members of Education Minnesota wear gold honor cords to exhibit student involvement, service to the community and the profession, scholarship and leadership potential. The members of the Education Minnesota Student Program believe that the active participation of students in education in the development of educational policy is essential for sound education in a democratic society.
Members of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health honor society strives in promoting the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. They recognize academic achievement and support health education advocacy initiatives. Eta Sigma Gamma members wear gold and green cords.
Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness.
Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology.
Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character).
Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers.
Members of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) wear royal blue and white honor cords. NSNA student leaders honor cords are royal blue, white and gold. The mission of NSNA is to mentor and prepare students for licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.
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The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, Technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords.
Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords.
Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords.
Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.
Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential.
Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities.
Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields.
Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords.
Members of the School of Nursing’s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential.
Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.
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Symbolism and TraditionProcessionA traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900.
GownThe Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctoral gown is purple, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.
Mortarboard and TasselThe square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree.
HoodThe hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study.
MaceThe Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan ‘68.
Presidential Medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions.
Minnesota State University, Mankato FlagThe Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective.
International FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. All 11 Minnesota Reservation flags are represented.
Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Department of Military Science Department, Maverick Battalion, Army ROTC.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni AssociationCongratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 123,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends, and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.
As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at [email protected] or by logging onto the Alumni website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni.
We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!
Best regards,
Lisa Hughes, '05President, Alumni Association
University HistoryMankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.
In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service.
Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation.
Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 130 undergraduate programs and more than 85 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 1,100 international students from more than 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.
Minnesota State Mankato in on the Internet at https://mankato.mnsu.edu/.
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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEMTrustee AbdulRahmane Abdul-AzizTrustee Ashlyn AndersonTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr.Trustee Jay CowlesTrustee Dawn ErlandsonTrustee Robert HoffmanTrustee Jerry JanezichTrustee Roger MoeTrustee April NishimuraTrustee Rudy RodriguezTrustee George SouleTrustee Louise SundinTrustee Cheryl TeferTrustee Michael Vekich, ChairTrustee Samson Williams
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard Davenport, PresidentLynn AkeyBobby FleischmanMark JohnsonDavid JonesHenry MorrisSheri SargentKent StanleyRichard StrakaMarilyn Wells
STUDENT MARSHALSAfnan HusainNwando IkeoguAna Leyva
Miscellaneous Information
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Beverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.
Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House hallway is open today from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore has items for purchase in the hallway outside the arena.
Roses and gifts are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association.
Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s IT Solutions.
Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.
Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Gateway/Stone Pillars, Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building) etc.
GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in Myers Field House from 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.
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ANNOUNCERSKaren WrightOperations Manager, KMSU Radio
VOLUNTEERSWe would like to thank the emeriti, faculty, staff, students and alumni, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts
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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Recognition Ceremony & ReceptionFor CAHN Graduate (Masters) Students and FamiliesSaturday, May 11, 20199:00 – 10:00 a.m.Centennial Student Union, Ostrander Auditorium
College of Allied Health and Nursing The Pre-Commencement Ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s Degree. Graduates are asked to wear their academic attire to the ceremony.
CAHN Pre-Commencement Receptions: Graduates will receive a College pin at their respective reception.Dental Hygiene: Friday, May 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., CSU Ostrander Auditorium
Family Consumer Science: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., CSU Ballroom North
Health Science: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Centennial Student Union 253, 254, 255
Human Performance: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Highland Center 1700 A&B
Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: Saturday, May 11, 11:15 – 11:30 a.m., Myers Fieldhouse during line-up.
Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services: Saturday, May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Clinical Sciences Building Atrium School of Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception Celebrating RN-to-BS Completion, Master’s, and Doctoral Degree GraduatesSaturday, May 11, 201910:00 – 11:00 a.m.Centennial Student Union 245
The reception provides an opportunity for RN-to-BS Completion graduates and their guests to meet with faculty from the School of Nursing and receive a College of Allied Health and Nursing pin. Graduates are asked to wear their academic attire to the reception. Nursing Masters students will be hooded at the 9:00 a.m. College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony for CAHN Graduate (Masters) students and families. Masters students and guests are also welcome to attend the School of Nursing reception. Nursing Doctoral students will be hooded at the 12:00 pm Commencement Ceremony. Doctoral students and guests are welcome to attend the School of Nursing reception.
College of Arts and Humanities ReceptionSaturday, May 11, 201910:30 a.m. – NoonCSU Hearth Lounge
Graduates and their guests are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments, immediately following the Commencement ceremony.
College of Business Recognition Ceremony and ReceptionSaturday, May 11, 201912:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Recognition Ceremony1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvresCSU Ostrander Auditorium
Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a recognition ceremony and reception to be held before the University Commencement ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master of Business Administration or Master of Accounting degree.
College of Education Pinning CeremonyFriday, May 10, 2019 2:00 p.m. – Reception and Registration (CSU Ballroom)2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Pinning Ceremony (CSU Ballroom)
Bachelor of Science in Teaching Graduates and Graduate Level Initial Licensure graduates and guests are all invited to attend the reception and pinning ceremony. Students will be notified by email and through D2L. RSVPs are not required. For more information contact: [email protected]
Graduate Degree Hooding CeremonySaturday, May 11, 20199:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Hooding CeremonyReception immediately following ceremonyEarley Center for Performing Arts, Ted Paul Theatre
Graduates receiving their Doctorate, Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree and guests, are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception. Invitations will be emailed. Academic attire required.
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College of Science, Engineering and Technology ReceptionSaturday, May 11, 201910:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Main level of Ford Hall – Student Commons area
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony12:15 p.m. Dessert Reception12:45 p.m. Recognition CeremonyCSU BallroomGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate receives special recognition and a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin.
Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and/or First Responders are members of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Security staff.
The printed commencement program is a ceremonial publication. The program is not intended to be an official representation of University records. The use of this program to signify completion of a Minnesota State University, Mankato degree is strictly prohibited. This program was designed and printed by Minnesota State University, Mankato Printing Services.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. We apologize for any omissions, misspellings, or misplaced names. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-389-6266 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for undergraduate degrees. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507-389-5684 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for graduate degrees.
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