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Commencement 2014

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}Forty-Third Annual Commencement

Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM

*Academic Procession Grand Marshal: Virgil G. Fredenberg President, Faculty Senate, Associate Professor of Education

*The National Anthem and Alaska’s Flag Song Alaskapella UAS Student A cappella Choir

Introduction of Dignitaries and Commencement Remarks Chancellor John R. Pugh

Commencement Address Mr. Dave Hunsaker 2014 Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Recipient

Conferring of Degrees University of Alaska Regent Dale Anderson University of Alaska Regent Ken Fisher Chancellor John R. Pugh Provost Richard A. Caulfield Dean of UAF Graduate School John C. Eichelberger

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}University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau Campus

Conferring of Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree to Mr. Dave Hunsaker University of Alaska Regent Ken Fisher Chancellor John R. Pugh

2014 Commencement Student Speaker Miss Emily Rose King Bachelor of Arts, English, Minor Spanish

Charge to the Graduates University of Alaska Regent Jyotsna (Jo) Heckman

Closing of 2014 Commencement Chancellor John R. Pugh

*Recessional

*Audience stands. The audience is asked to remain in the seating areas until all processions are completed and have left the hall.

Each graduate attending Commencement today will receive an alumni pin from the UAS Alumni Association.

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Occupational Endorsements AccountantAdministrative Office Support Automotive Building Energy Retrofit Technician Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology Diesel/Marine Technology Healthcare Information Technology Law Enforcement Marine Engine Room Preparation Marine Transportation Mine MechanicNetwork Support and Administration Northwest Coast Art Power Technology Residential/Light Construction Web Development Welding

Certificates Accounting Technician Automotive Technology Drafting Technology Fisheries Technology Health Information Management Coding Specialist Healthcare Privacy and Security Outdoor Skills and Leadership Pre-Engineering Pre-Nursing Qualifications Pre-Radiologic Technology Qualifications Residential Building Science Small Business Management

Associate of Applied Science Degrees Apprenticeship Technology Business Administration Construction Technology Fisheries Technology Health Information Management Health Sciences Law Enforcement Nursing through UAA Power Technology Automotive Diesel Mine Mechanic USCG Marine Oiler

Associate of Arts Degree General Education

Bachelor of Arts Degrees Art Biology Elementary Education English Creative Writing Literature Literature and the EnvironmentGeography and Environmental Studies Outdoor StudiesSocial Science Special Education

The University of Alaska Southeast

Degrees and Certificates 2013-2014

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees Accounting Entrepreneurship Human Resources Management Management Marketing

Bachelor of Liberal Arts DegreesDesignated Emphasis Alaska Native Language and Studies Communication Language Arts Outdoor and Adventure StudiesIndependent Design Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science DegreesBiology Environmental Science Geography and Environmental Resources Marine Biology Mathematics

MinorsAlaska Native Studies Anthropology Art Biology Business Computer Information and Office Systems Construction Technology Creative Writing

English Literature Environmental Science History Human Communication Legal Studies Mathematics Northwest Coast Art Philosophy Professional Communication Spanish Theatre Tlingit Language

Master’s Degrees Elementary Education (M.A.T.) Secondary Education (M.A.T.) Special Education (M.A.T.)Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Educational Technology (M.Ed.) Mathematics Education K-8 (M.Ed.) Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) Special Education (M.Ed.) Public Administration (M.P.A.) Natural Resource Policy Rural Development

Graduate Certificates and Certification Educational Technology Elementary Education K-8 Mathematics Education K-5Mathematics Education K-8 Reading SpecialistSpecial Education

The University of Alaska Southeast

Degrees and Certificates 2013-2014

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Alumni Association Congratulations on earning your degree! To celebrate your achievement, the UAS Alumni Association is giving all 2014 graduates a free one-year individual membership. We want to keep in touch with you as you move on, and encourage you to be an active participant. Join us at our events to help keep those connections with fellow graduates and friends in the UAS community. UASAA is a major donor to the university at all three campuses: Sitka, Ketchikan and Juneau. Our association raises funds through dues and events, supporting student scholarships, programming, campus development and student life. We are excited to celebrate your success today as you graduate from the University of Alaska Southeast!

The UAS Alumni Association Board of Directors:

Barbara Burnett, President, MPA ‘08Rita Bowen, AAS ‘02Kevin Brooks, MBA ‘89David Campbell, MPA ‘13Maren Haavig, BBA ’99, MBA ‘13Karen Polley, Treasurer, MEd ‘78Roberta Stell, MEd ‘74Brian Sylvester, Vice President, BBA ‘92Mona Yarnall, BBA ‘94

Our Mission: UASAA is an open membership organization whose purpose is to serve as a vital connection between the UAS graduates (alumni) and the university. The UASAA communicates UAS goals and advocates for programs, and fosters a continuous sense of community by establishing relationships and networking among alumni. The University of Alaska Southeast Alumni Association assists the university in remaining a vital and dynamic institution through financial support and community awareness, and provides an opportunity for alumni to help shape the future of the Alaskan educational experience.

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Caps and GownsThe academic caps and gowns worn today have roots dating to medieval days. The basic design has changed little since its first appearance at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the 13th century. Color is an important element of all academic ceremonies.The variety of colors associated with academic costume symbolize degrees earned and areas of study:

Arts, Letters, Humanities ....................... WhiteBusiness Administration ......................... Sapphire BlueCommerce, Accountancy, Business ......... DrabEconomics ............................................. CopperEducation .............................................. Light BlueFine Arts ................................................ BrownLaw ........................................................ PurpleLibrary Science ....................................... Lemon YellowMusic ..................................................... PinkNursing .................................................. Apricot Oratory (Speech) .................................... Silver GrayPhilosophy ............................................. Dark BluePublic Administration ............................ Peacock BluePublic Health ......................................... Salmon PinkScience Golden ...................................... YellowSocial Science ......................................... CreamSocial Work ............................................ Citron

Cap: The Oxford cap is black with a long tassel fastened to the middle of the top, usually worn over the left front of the cap. At many institutions colored tassels indicate the candidate’s school or college. At UAS, the black tassel is worn on the cap for master’s degrees. Gold tassels are worn by the stage party and those with doctor’s degrees. Graduates wear blue and silver tassels representing the school’s colors.Gown: Three types of black gowns may be distinguished in the processional. Baccalaureate gowns have long, pointed sleeves or straight bottom sleeves. Master’s gowns have oblong sleeves with an arc cut away in front. The Doctoral gowns, worn by faculty and the stage party, are faced with velvet and have bell-shaped sleeves.Hood: Candidates for master’s degrees wear hoods with velvet trim which indicate the degree the candidate has earned. Doctoral hoods have side panels that create a three-dimensional effect and give the hood more heft. The lining of the hood reflects the colors of the university.Academic Mace: The tradition of the academic mace began in the late 14th century when two ancient instruments, the royal scepter and the battle mace, were combined to form a symbol of the authority. Together with the chain of office, the academic mace indicates the authority vested in the institution to grant degrees. The mace is carried by the Faculty Senate President. When placed in state on the stage, commencement is in session.

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Degree Recipients 2014The University of Alaska Southeast is pleased to honor graduates from summer 2013, fall 2013, and spring 2014 in this year’s ceremony. UAS students pursue their studies from many different locations across Alaska. We offer congratulations to those graduates who could not be here today.

Honorssumma cum laude - 4.0 G.P.A.magna cum laude - 3.8 G.P.A.cum laude - 3.5 G.P.A.

All college work attempted, including that attempted at other institutions, is considered in the calculation of honors. Honors at commencement are based on grades through the fall semester, and calculations may be revised after spring grades have been posted. Honors are not awarded to certificate and graduate degree students.

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UAS Strives for SustainabilityWe are proud to announce that UAS has received a BRONZE sustainability rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System or STARS process began during Spring Semester 2013. Students lead the year-long effort, interviewing dozens of staff, faculty and students to assess our achievements in three general categories: education and research; operations; and planning, administration and engagement. The process helped us to identify strengths and to determine areas for future improvement toward creating a more socially and environmentally sustainable university.

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2 0 1 4 U A S D E G R E E R E C I P I E N T S

Certificate Accounting Technician Robert A. BaxterSagit BillingsJno C. DidricksonKathy M. GouytonBarbara Sophia HagstromMohamed Bari IshieKatherine Soriano LabocaDeena R. LarueTanna Yvonne LewisMarina R. ManlyCiara L. MeekWinneth M. RamirezZeeba Sadeghi SanchezYoung Ji ShimabukuroRichard SilajJoyce Anne S. VerdaderoPauline N. WaltersMaria Christina Vintayen WichertAutomotive Technology Kyle John MessingComputer Information and Office Systems Hubert G. BrownWestin D. DollmontBarbara A. HegelAndria Michelle WatsonDrafting Technology Trevor August LuedkeEric J. VogelOutdoor Skills and Leadership Anna GutschiPatrick J. McCarthyAngelo Joseph Salvador SquiresHannah Leigh Vigue

Pre-Engineering Trevor Wayne ShortSmall Business Management Jamaal Rahiem BaileyDavid P. BleicherCamille D. HuberRandi Caran MadisonRachel C. Tussey

Associate of Arts Matthew S. AdamsCynthia A. BashawKayla Nicole BerthollMostapha BeyaLaTroy R. BurrasAlex David CalkinsHannah Catherine CarverMeryl C. ChewAria Alexandra ChipleyHilary Ann CoonjohnLachlan Arthur Ian DennisTherese M. Elliott-HarveyMariah Danielle EllisCassandra Ann EllisRebecca R. EngenMorgan Renee ErismanPipa Consunji EscalanteBrandi Marie FlemingAndrea Lynn Friesen

magna cum laude Mikaela GravesHaley Reiko HanzawaMary Elizabeth HayesSorcha HazeltonKaren Taboada HinckleGlenn A. HoskinsonZachary David HozidVinh T. Le

cum laude

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Alicia J. Leamercum laude

Walter James LeDesma Jr.Tiana N. MasseySadie Rose E. McKenryKristina Marie MooreMontana Lee NolanAmber M. O’Neil

cum laude Camie Rae PedersonNeely A. PerisichSydnee M. ReidKristen L. RobinsonKathryne I. RoldanPaul Douglas Rostad Jr.Daniel Joseph RufkahrTerry D. RyalsCaleb Michael SullivanNicole K. TwitchellThomas Douglas VrabecPatrick Clark WheatonJustyne Sarah WheelerPaul C.R. Wisner

Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Sagit BillingsPersephone Katherine BodineJno C. DidricksonParisa ElahianGabriel J. EllenbeckerJoscelyn L. EserChrista SeAnn HufLaura A. KompkoffElizabeth A. LaPierreTanna Yvonne LewisChelsea Joy LintzVerna M. Lumba

Jesyca C. Mackmagna cum laude

Natasha S. McClanahancum laude

Rene’ Mokiyukcum laude

Sabrina M. NelsonErika S. PorterWinneth M. RamirezCarrie Beth RawlsZeeba Sadeghi SanchezYoung Ji ShimabukuroNicole Lee SondermanRosa M. SotoDonald Murray TompkinsRachel C. TusseyJoyce Anne S. VerdaderoPauline N. WaltersComputer Information and Office Systems Network Technician Scott A. Betterton

magna cum laude Steven B. ChristensenEamon Breen ConheadyJosiah Brian EwingBrady Michael IngledueAndria Michelle Watson

magna cum laude Office Administration Bobbie J. HambyWeb Development David P. BleicherSteven Otto GrossBarbara A. Hegel

cum laude Teri L. Petram

cum laude


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Construction Technology Nicholos David HinzEric J. Vogel

cum laude Early Childhood Education Shannon S. JensenHealth Sciences Vinh T. Le

cum laude Sarah Ann NortonPower Technology Diesel Brenden S.W. FarrDaniel Steven GudgeonCorwin B. McMasterCarter R. MurphUSCG Documented Marine Oiler Douglas McBrarer CampbellMine Mechanic Jack T. Clark

cum laude Warren Douglas EcklandHunter Shawn Kirkpatrick

cum laude

Bachelor of Arts Art Richard Jay Carter

magna cum laude Joanna Victoria DuparCal Charles GiordanoZachary E. GrahamEdith E. Grover

cum laude Jordan Blake KendallElementary Education Holly G. FilyawRebecca Anne GundlachMichelle Nicole JenkinsKelly Erin McMullen

Veronica C. Olsoncum laude

Jamie L. Parkercum laude

Danielle L. Torrencemagna cum laude

Biology Joshua William CarterNicholas JuhaszSadie Rose E. McKenryAndrew John NaultEnglish Brittany Del BuellWilliam Ackley Geiger

cum laude David Kalei HolmesSamantha J. JenkinsEmily Rose King

magna cum laude Richard Aaron RadfordRebecca Elizabeth SalsmanMeghan M. Stangeland

cum laude Zildgen Guy Unzicker

cum laude Geography and Environmental Studies Bernadine DeAsisKirk J. Elmore

cum laude Kayley Rosemarie MoenLucy Brooks SquibbJesse C. WestYu Yamamoto

cum laude Social Science Laura N. CarrilloLorenz Ivan Zaguirre JuanAndre A. Khmelev


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Emma Kai Landvattercum laude

Carmen M. McCarthyKeegan O’BrienMallory Anne Story

cum laude Scott F. Timothy

cum laude Danielle Leighann Zimmerman

Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Katherine S. BeattySteve B. BodineKaya Chyanne Day

cum laude Brenda EhumahTimothy Wayne FowlerCrystal Elaine Gardner

magna cum laude Christy L. HartmanDana Marie HubbardScott Anthony JohnsonKaren Marie KaneMichael D. KazmacDustin Craig Manning

magna cum laude Nicholas L. McCormickLana J. MetcalfBarry James MoalaGene Lavonne Murphy

magna cum laude Kristin Alicia OttenEricka Ann PaytonCristina Siobhan PeckKelly Lynn PerantoKathleen A. Powers

cum laude Jennifer Kay Puckett

Zachaery John Levi Ratzlaffmagna cum laude

Amy A. ReishusMayra Cindy RicoEntrepreneurship Brandi Marie FlemingAmber Dawn GonzalesColleen Katherine McCowanMichaela R. WandkeHuman Resources Management Christopher Estaben-Daniel DayLouis George ForstnerLeyla M. GoudieErika R. Kain

cum laude Sherry A. MitchellAmy A. ReishusAndrew C. SmithRosa M. SotoCinderella TollefsenAmy M. VoigtMary Elizabeth WytheManagement Andraya Marie LaFleurMackenzie Grace Merrill

magna cum laude Marketing Carly A. BoothRichard M. Howes III

cum laude David R. MarshallLaurel B. MesserschmidtSherry A. Mitchell


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Bachelor of Liberal ArtsAlaska Native Languages and Studies Susan Lee EdwardsonJulianne Renee TumulakRose A. WillardIndependent Design Bradford Winston ChadseyInterdisciplinary Studies Casey M. BluhmJason Dean BurnettKathleen Elizabeth Busch

cum laude Rachael Marie ByrdAlex David CalkinsAria Alexandra ChipleyNichole Lynn Crowe

cum laude Andrew Michael FritzLeah Nicole GreggSara Kay GrossWesley HaslamAnna Marie Hoffman

magna cum laude Caleb Lee KreslTrevor Niels LarsenSheila M. MannSusan P. MeyerTara S. MillerNemasia T. MoalaAdriana Lisel MojicaJasmin Grace MontgomeryErica Mae Parker

cum laude Olivia Grace Pitesa

cum laude Mollee Elizabeth RowlandSarah R. ShortTerye E. Stephens

Kaycie Marie Thompsoncum laude

Shauna Lynn Thorntoncum laude

Ashley Hilsen Troupincum laude

Jeremiah L. TuckerTravis J. WaitesChelsey Jean Welch

cum laude Melissa WentzelGeneral Studies Ceann M. MurphyOutdoor and Adventure Studies Anne Louise ThomasSocial Science Heidi L. Dearinger

Bachelor of Science Biology Carrie E. Comstock

magna cum laude Meghan Anne GarrisonJessica Leigh HambletonJustin V. ParishCristabel A. RosaSamantha A. Wilson

magna cum laude Environmental Science Zachary Alaska Pechacek

cum laude Adam Layton TaylorMathematics Patricia Lynn GerdesNicole Jacobs

magna cum laude Samantha J. JenkinsCharles Michael McKenry Jr.Ryan Michael Wilson


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Marine Biology Angela Rose GastaldiPatricia Lynn GerdesHannah Elizabeth TaylorRhianna Lauren Thurber

Graduate Certificate Early Childhood Education Fawn Marie CharlesAmy E. ChausseeKatie LaliberteKelly Ann OrdMary Rachel ShalesKathrine Brook StoneEducational Technology Christopher James CarlsonBarbra DonachyConnie A. NewmanColin Thomas OsterhoutTracie Anne WeiszElementary Education David Timothy AdamsLupita Alvarez BotelhoLaurel B. ArenivarPeter Evan BasingerStacy Lena BergTyler S. BishopLindsey Marie BlaineRenae M. BookmanJennifer Edith BranchflowerAmy Jean CampbellJulie C. FinleyMaria Rose GagnonAlana L. GreearRaychel L. HoffmanElspeth Ann IshayaKevin Lane JonesJennifer Lynn KovitchMolly Kathleen Lashier

Sephora Sera LestenkoffKarina M. LovettAli Ann MarrsChristina Ann MartzJohn W OrsbornJulie Anne PepeKatherine J. PetersenBenjamin G. StathisLeilani Jennelle ValdezAmber Nicole VanBuskirkDarren D. ZibellMathematics Education K-5 Courtney L. BerryJana Rae DePriestMarcy N. FarrisMary Casanova OstermickRebekah M. TaylorMathematics Education K-8 Steve C. AlstonTomas H. AndersenCherri L. AndersonHallie D. BennettGinger S. ChristensenAmber Renee HansonHeidi Michelle HeimerlHeather Jeanne KountzAnne E. KurlandSara Melva LamontLaura A. MurphThanh-Tam Thi NguyenKatharine Teresa Allely ThomasNylene R. WarnerStephanie Ivette WeterChristine L. WoyceChancy Nathaniel ZahrtMelissa A. ZeltwangerReading Specialist Edna Laverne AhmaogakMeredith Iraluaq AkaranSophia Rose Aloysius


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Rachel Anne AthansCrystal Gayle BrownErin Terese ColgroveSherry L. ColleyMichael G. HayCynthia Ann HenryKimberly Murr HooverLouisa Helen HostetterVanessa Angela JamesMargie M. KarastiPaula E. MariscalMisty Dawn NelsonRachel Ann PanamarioffPamala M. PenroseDenise M. RayEllen Leigh RushTabitha Marie ShearerMichelle Marie VaaiaJessica Michele WeberJanet WestlakeSuzanne Lynn WoodsChristina Diane WrightNikki Jean ZibellSpecial Education Tony M. BickertTracy R. ClementElizabeth Ann DennisLillian Ann DewildeFredrick William HaeseKaren Annette HowesTiffany Groff KeskeJewel Ann McFarlaneCaroline Marie NoelElise Kristene PooleVicki R. PriceShelby L. RehmerMary Rachel ShalesBrigitte Leann ShopeMatthew David StarkBrinna Louise Wojtalewicz

Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education Kelly Ann OrdMary Rachel ShalesElementary Education Rachel Christine Benne AllmendingerLisa Gale BannerJamie Carroll BridgesAmy Jean CampbellTracy R. ClementPatrick Denard CromerTheresa R. GilsonRaychel L. HoffmanBrittney S. JohnsonCarrie S. KohlmeierAnya V. KotlyarJennifer Lynn KovitchKatherine France LawrenceAli Ann MarrsJulie Anne PepeTed R. PerdueVicki R. PriceIan Jalal ReedMichelle Ann St ClairLenore S. SwansonPhi Diep H. TranLaura M. TunleyJasmin Dannette WilsonSecondary Education Brooke A. AlexanderCaplan James AndersonKali J. BoyerAndria Lynne BudbillLauren Louise ChildersKathryn Lynn CorwithAlice Marie CumpsAndrea Morgan DoerflingerAndrea T. Durny

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Jamie A. HallJake Mitchel HerringJessica Rae HuntMara J. LambDominic Albert LodoviciKatelyn P. MaddenPatrick P. McCormickJames A. McDonaldDavid P. MitchelKatherine F. PalmerDarin J. PestrikoffErik McNeil PetersonBernadette RosanoWilliam Terrell SarandriaLuke Ernest SegarraPeter Wesley StantonLaron Lee ThomasJames F. VanderloosSpecial Education Michaela Kelly Kolerok Elise Kristene PooleAshly Y. Waggoner

Master of Business Administration Service Management Sarah Helen LambeMarcie L. ShererTravis Lee Vlasoff

Master of Education Early Childhood Education Fawn Marie CharlesAmy E. ChausseeKatie LaliberteEducational Technology Christopher James CarlsonBarbra DonachyConnie A. Newman

Colin Thomas OsterhoutTracie Anne WeiszEducational Leadership Eric S. AndersenThomas Brian BellequeMatthew A. BerlinJohn BradyRichard S. CatahayEmma J. DemmertGregory J. GassJason Clay Arnold HarrisAmanda Lynn HendersonJamie R. KatchatagDeborah E. LancasterTamara E. MorrisCasey K. MeyersDawn E. Pisel-DavisLucy M. PotterLaura J. ScholesJames Eugene ShetterRydeen L. StevensCassandra A. WeterGreg Eugene WognildRichard Ryan WoodruffMathematics Education Tomas H. AndersenJodi Elaine ArnoldSamantha K. ArtzBobbi Anne BarnowskyDoreen Janese BeechHallie D. BennettCourtney L. BerryLeslie Diane BurdickGinger S. ChristensenKelly I. DauAmber Renee HansonLori J. HolcombJoshua L. JacksonDonna M. MassinRachel C. McNeil


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Brandi Sheree PortieAlexandra G. RazorDawn Candida RobinsonStephanie I. UdyChristine L. WoyceMelissa A. ZeltwangerReading Specialist Edna Laverne AhmaogakMeredith Iraluaq AkaranSophia Rose AloysiusAshley Anne BloodSharon Lillian BrooksCrystal Gayle BrownErin Terese ColgroveSherry L. ColleyBrandy Michelle FarrellBonnie J. HarrisCynthia Ann HenryLouisa Helen HostetterTanya Elizabeth JohnsonMargie M. KarastiPaula E. MariscalKristen E. McNamaraRachel Ann PanamarioffPamala M. PenroseDenise M. RayKristina L. SlaterMichelle Marie VaaiaStephanie D. VoleyJanet WestlakeSuzanne Lynn WoodsMelissa Jean WuerthSpecial Education Jane Anne BlasingamePatrick J. HickeyKaren Annette HowesJames Paul KnoebelJerald LevinBarbara W. MarifernHoward K. McKim

Alicia Dawn MinerShelby L. RehmerMary Rachel ShalesBrigitte Leann ShopeCarolyn M. WaltonPerrian Brandenburger Windhausen

Master of Public Administration Jennifer L. CarsonTresvant Causey IIIJeffrey Scott DixonAna Marie HinckleNaomi E. HorneKaren Hougen-BellMark Paul KochForrest Jade-Star KuiperKaren Marie LeyJames Gerald MacDonaldIvory Lee McDanielKatrina Ivanowicz MickelsonDebra O’GaraJulie Christine ParshallMichael PitaroValerie B. RoseDebra J. SchnabelBente B. SorensenJason Andrew StephenJames N. StyersMichelle M. WilliamsCriminal Justice Raul Oscar Calvillo Jr.Natural Resource Policy FayeLynn Sparling GallantRaymond S. HowardRural Development Susan Elizabeth Jensen


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U A A / U A F D E G R E E R E C I P I E N T S

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Doctor of PhilosophyFisheriesEllen Martinson Yasumiishi M.S. Fishery Resources, University of Idaho, 2004B.S. Biology, University of Alaska Southeast, 1996Thesis Title: Growth of chum salmon in relation to population abundance and climate in the eastern North Pacific Ocean and the recruitment of Pollock in the eastern Bering SeaAbstract: Size at maturity of chum salmon was linked to growth during the immature stages of offshore waters of the North Pacific Ocean. Growth varied with both climate variability and fish production. Growth of chum salmon captured in the Pollock fishery and summer sea temperature were indicators for age-1 Pollock recruitment.

Major Professor: Dr. Keith Criddle

University of Alaska Anchorage

Bachelor of ArtsEarly Childhood Education Chelsee H. Chalmers

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Master of ArtsRural Development Carmaleeda Aurora EstradaBarbara L. Fujimoto

Doctor of PhilosophyFisheriesJonathan I. Richar B.S. Fisheries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2008Thesis Title: Recruitment mechanisms of Tanner crab in the eastern Bering SeaAbstract: Potential recruitment mechanisms for eastern Bering Sea Tanner crab were investigated through multiple approaches, including a 3-D hydrodynamic model, in an attempt to explain recruitment variability. Findings suggest that larval retention is important to local recruitment, while predation by groundfish, near bottom temperature and female spawner abundance may influence survival.Major Professor: Dr. Gordon Kruse

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2014 OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT RECIPIENTS

Occupational endorsement programs meet the short-term training needs and long-term vocational, technical, and occupational needs of the residents of Southeast Alaska.

Accountant Persephone Katherine BodineCarlton John FossMorgan Leona HopsonMartha Jo McCulloughHelen L. MickelSabrina M. NelsonDebora J. OlivaErika S. PorterVicki Kristina StegallComputer Information and Office Systems Administrative Office Support Jennie E. McGarriganJanelle Rose OttonWeb Development Barbara A. HegelMarine Transportation Zachary E. GrahamMonika Elzbieta Kunat

Northwest Coast Art Basketry Patrizia FiorellaCarving Patrizia FiorellaWeaving Patrizia FiorellaCarrie A. ValentinePower Technology Diesel/Heavy Duty Richard Alan BehuniakNicholas Sourav CarsonWaylon T. JeffreysDavid Richard NelsonJack H. RussellJeffrey Wade SilerDiesel/Marine Steven Tod BasedenMarine Engine Room Preparation Steven Tod BasedenMine Mechanic Hayden K. Eddy

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Emily Rose King2014 Commencement Student Speaker

}Bachelor of Arts, English, Minor, Spanish

Emily King is an English major with a creative writing emphasis.

She excelled in her course work and her many endeavors. In her creative writing workshops, she demonstrated an excellent ability to stand up in front of a group and talk, teach, and lead discussion.

She is a creative and innovative thinker. In the fall semester of her senior year she designed an extremely rigorous internship called “healing through poetry” in which she went into multiple communities in

Juneau to teach poetry, including the prison, the AWARE shelter, and the alternative high school. She faced many challenges in teaching those groups and was successful in each one.

Emily recently learned that she will be teaching at a bilingual elementary school in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This placement is through a program called Teach for America that places committed individuals in schools in low-income communities to help them achieve.

She is confident, poised, and extremely reliable. In four years of classes with me, I do not believe Emily ever missed a class. She is also a powerful and beautiful writer with a gift for spoken word poetry. — Emily Wall, Assistant Professor of English

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Dave Hunsaker2014 Commencement Speaker

}Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Recipient

Dave Hunsaker fills a unique role in the State of Alaska, using his

creative expertise to link Native story and tradition to Western literature. His insights and perspectives have brought respect to Alaska’s indigenous people throughout Alaska, nationally and internationally.

Hunsaker’s first script, “Yup’ik Antigone” was developed in Toksook Bay. The play’s international success led to a career as a playwright and screenwriter. Hunsaker developed and was artistic director for the Juneau-based touring Naa Kahidi Theater for ten years. He’s worked with Perseverance Theatre, Theatre in the Rough and legendary filmmakers such as Norman Jewison, Julie Taymor, Carroll Ballard, Mel Gibson, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Hunsaker facilitates understanding among Western audiences of Alaska Native cultural traditions from around the state, spanning many regions and indigenous groups. His work has gone beyond Alaska’s borders to New York, Washington D.C. and Europe, indicating true leadership in the artistic world.

Hunsaker was adopted by the Luxaax.ádi Clan of the Tlingit Nation, is the recipient of a Governor’s Award for the Arts and a fellowship in the Arts from the State of New York.

His graphic novel, The North End of the World was published by Black Watch Comics in October, 2012. His novel The Circus of the Dark Moon will be published next year.

Mostly my work has always been about exploring the myths and oral literature of the world.

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Student Awards 2014}

School of ManagementBob Ellis Award for Outstanding Graduate in Business Administration

Mackenzie Grace Merrill, B.B.A. ManagementBob Ellis Award for Outstanding Graduate in Business Administration

Dustin Craig Manning, B.B.A. AccountingCo-Recipient of Ernest Gruening Award for Outstanding Graduate

in Public AdministrationRaymond S. Howard, M.P.A. Natural Resource Policy

Co-Recipient of Ernest Gruening Award for Outstanding Graduate in Public AdministrationAna Marie Hinkle, M.P.A.

Outstanding Graduate in Business AdministrationNatasha S. McClanahan, A.A.S. Business Administration

Co-Outstanding Graduate in Computer Information & Office SystemsBarbara A. Hegel, A.A.S. Web Development

Co-Outstanding Graduate in Computer Information & Office SystemsScott A. Betterton, A.A.S. Network Technician

School of Career EducationOutstanding Graduate in Health Science

Vinh T. Le, A.A.S. Health ScienceOutstanding Graduate in Power Technology

Corwin B. McMaster, A.A.S. DieselOutstanding Graduate in Power Technology

Hunter Shawn Kirkpatrick, A.A.S. Mine MechanicOutstanding Graduate in Construction Technology

Eric J. Vogel, A.A.S. Construction Technology, Drafting Technology Certificate

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Student Awards 2014}

School of Arts and SciencesOutstanding Graduate in Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

Andrew John Nault, B.A. BiologyOutstanding Graduate in Biology (Bachelor of Science)

Samantha A. Wilson, B.S. BiologyOutstanding Graduate in Environmental Science

Zachary Alaska Pechacek, B.S. Environmental Science Outstanding Graduate in Marine BiologyAngela Rose Gastaldi, B.S. Marine Biology Outstanding Graduate in Mathematics

Nicole Jacobs, B.S. Mathematics Outstanding Graduate in Social Sciences

Mallory Anne Story, B.A. Social Science Outstanding Graduate in ArtRichard Jay Carter, B.A. Art

Outstanding Graduate in HumanitiesWilliam Ackley Geiger, B.A. English Outstanding Graduate in English

Meghan M. Stangeland, B.A. English Outstanding Graduate in Liberal Arts, Juneau

Chelsey Jean Welch, B.L.A. Interdisciplinary StudiesOutstanding Graduate in Liberal Arts, RegionalWesley Haslam, B.L.A. Interdisciplinary Studies

School of EducationCo-Outstanding Graduate in Elementary Education

Veronica C. Olson, B.A. Elementary EducationCo-Outstanding Graduate in Elementary Education

Jamie L. Parker, B.A. Elementary Education

www.uas.alaska.edu

Alaska’s FlagWords by Marie Drake

Music by Elinor Dusenberry

Eight stars of gold, on a field of blueAlaska’s flag, may it mean to you

the blue of the sea, the evening skythe mountain lakes, and the flowers near by

The gold of the early sourdough’s dreamsthe precious gold of the hills and streams

the brilliant stars in the northern skythe bear, the dipper, and shining high

the great north star with its steady lighto’er land and sea, a beacon bright

Alaska’s flag to Alaskans dear, the simple flag of the last frontier

Alaska’s Flag Song

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