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2010 FALL

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, December Eleventh

Two Thousand Ten

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. A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well.

When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for all audience members.

Thank you.

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Program

9:00 a.m.Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Stewart Ross, Director of CETL – trombone Dave Schultz ’70, ’73 – horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music – trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Greetings David Paskach Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Melissa K. Eichelberger Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications/Dance College of Arts and Humanities

Michael R. Robinson Bachelor of Science, Finance

College of Business

Karl M. Kratzke Bachelor of Science, Construction Management

College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Gabriel Afolayan ‘07, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DAVID PASKACH Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

GABRIEL AFOLAYAN President of Minnesota State University,

Mankato Alumni Association

ANNE BLACKHURST Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs

TERRANCE FLAHERTY Acting Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research

MARILYN FOX Interim Dean of the College of Business

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

GEORGIA HOLMES Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business

MARK JOHNSON Interim Vice President for Technology

and Chief Information Officer

JOHN M. KNOX Dean of the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

GREGG MARG Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity

ELLEN MRJA Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

WALTER E. WOLFF Interim Dean of Students

WALTER ZAKAHI Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSEllen Mrja, College of Arts and

HumanitiesGeorgia L. Holmes, College of

BusinessGregg Marg, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSHarlan Bloomer, College of Arts

and HumanitiesPaul Schumann, College of

BusinessHan-Way Huang, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSEmma Kind, College of Arts and HumanitiesYamuna Khatri, College of

BusinessElizabeth Schieler, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSJohn Banschbach

Kimberly ContagDaniel Cronn-MillsJames GrabowskaKarl HeiseJohn HumphreyPaul HustolesNanette Johnson-CuriskisRichard LiebendorferJohn LindbergNancy MacKenzieDiana MoxnessAnne O’MearaRichard RobbinsMarshel RossowHarry SoloGwen Westerman

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHarlan BloomerNancy DrescherPaul FinocchiaroElizabeth MillerPaul MoxnessEllen MrjaGretchen PerbixTodd ShanafeltLee Tesdell

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJacqueline ArnoldHeather CampHeather HamiltonNadja KrämerMelissa PurdueMavis Richardson

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSGeorgia HolmesBasil JanavarasAnn T. KuzmaClaudia PragmanPaul SchumannRoger SevernsMiles Smayling

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKim HinrichsJoe Reising

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSEmil JirikByron Pike

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSGale AllenBrian GrohHan-Way HuangAlison MahoneyGregg MargRussell PalmaMezbahur RahmanDorothy WrigleyYouwen Xu

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSAaron BudgeLee CornellPaul EskridgeScott FeeDean KelleySteven LoshJin Y. ParkDan Singer

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSLyudmyla ArdanovaCraig T. EversGeoffrey GoellnerShekhar PatilLeah RoueDeepak SanjelBrian WassermanYanwei Wu

INSTRUCTORSWilliam LeeEryn StehrJanett Van Veldhuizen

LIBRARY FACULTYBobby BothmannKathy Piehl

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYDiane Berge

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Terrance Flaherty, Acting Dean.

MASTER OF FINE ARTSTeresa E. Bolstad, Saint Peter Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Terrill

Daniel E. DeWolf, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Thomas S. Flynn, Minneapolis Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph

Laura A. Foy, Mankato Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Thesis: Four Weeks with a Flea Megan M. Gredesky, San Francisco,

California Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Heather Hamilton Colin S. Scharf, Ellicottville, New York Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Thesis: You Really Got a Hold on Me

Sarah E. Snook, Statesboro, Georgia

Creative WritingAdvisor: Richard Robbins Nicole M. Swoboda, Sartell Theatre Arts Advisor: Paul Finocchiaro Jacob M. Yenish, Maplewood Theatre Arts Advisor: Steven Smith

MASTER OF ARTSMackenzy D. Albright, Arco Art Advisor: Erik Waterkotte Joan M. Austin Gruter, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Donna Casella Amanda L. Bakley, WDM, Iowa Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Christine M. Bastian, Victoria Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Stephanie M. Bednar, Austin English: TESL Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Robert A. Browne, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: James DimockThesis: Dominating Circumstance

through Rhetoric

Jennifer A. Bruns, Clarkfield English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Gretchen PerbixThesis: Democratic or Gendered

Domain: Communication and Learning Styles in the Online Classroom

Lauren E. Calvert, Fond du Lac,

Wisconsin English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell

Bekir Canli, Turkey English Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Steve F. Corona, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Thesis: Theatre Physics

Jacob P. Duncan, Red Wing Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Brian L. Grewe, Jr., White Bear LakeCommunication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Mariya L. Gyendina, Olathe, Kansas English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Kelli A. Hanson, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Rachel Droogsma Ollie M. Jackson, Morriston,

Florida English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Marina Kamenetskiy, Norcross,

GeorgiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell

Ellen M. Lewis, Owatonna English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Joseph H. Ley, Bemidji Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Mary K. Lukkonen, Denver,

Colorado English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord

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Kelsey J. Maki, Shoreline, WashingtonCommunication Studies Advisor: Dr. Leah White

Veronika Maliborska, Ukraine English Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Daniel J. Moldaschel, North Mankato

Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Hongxia Yin Heidi L. Newbauer, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Megan M. Orcholski, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Leah White

Lorrie A. Schroeder, Mankato Art Advisor: Mika Laidlaw Lance W. Schwartz, Mankato English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Ashley H. Smith, Fairmont Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Jill A. Smith, Harrisburg, North Carolina Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Hongxia Yin Katherine A. Tormala, Toivola,

Michigan English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Kristi A. White, Albert Lea English Advisor: Dr. William Dyer Thesis: On Death and Resurrection:

Shakespeare’s Hamlet as a Lens for Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment

Kelcey J. Woods-Nord, Mankato English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Kizuna Yamamoto, Japan English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONAmin Abdul Mohomed, India Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Sabah Ahmed, Pakistan Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Carolyn S. Karstens, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Diane M. Leiter, Eden Prairie Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Michael L. Lexvold, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Andrew B. Ornat, Farmington Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Chad R. Oudekerk,* Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Mohammad Rashed, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Joe A. Volp, Jr., Golden Valley Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott MASTER OF MUSICAlex J. Barnett, New Richland Music Advisor: Dr. Kimm Julian Sarita H. Magno, Lake Saint Louis,

Missouri Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCERohit Anupoju, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Zachary W. Bateson, Mankato BiologyAdvisor: Dr. John Krenz

Cameron L. Bieganek, WaconiaPhysics Advisor: Dr. Hai-Sheng Wu Richard J. Brunner, Mankato BiologyAdvisor: Dr. Timothy SecottThesis: Characterization of Biofilms

Formed by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in Physiologically Relevant Conditions

Min B. Budhathoki, Nepal Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Kevin D. Clement, Shakopee Biology Advisor: Dr. Bradley Cook Anusha Devarapalli, India Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Jeannie M. Feldkamp, Janesville Spanish Advisor: Dr. James Grabowska Christopher M. Grasser, Bainbridge Island, Washington Manufacturing Engineering

Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen

David D. Hedlund, Saint James BiologyAdvisor: Dr. Timothy SecottThesis: Bioinformatic and Sequence

Analysis of Four Resuscitation Promoting Factor (Rpf) Gene Homologues in Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis (Mpt), and Expression of the Putative Mpt rpfB in Escherichia coli

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MD S. Hossain, Bangladesh Engineering Advisor: Dr. Russell Palma Thesis: The Model of Micro-Fluidic

Pump with Vibrating Boundaries

Abu R. Iqbal, Bangladesh Engineering Advisor: Dr. Jin Park Thesis: Fabrication of Thermoplastic

Nanocomposites and Their Material Properties

Mustafa M. Karamagi, United Republic of Tanzania Engineering Advisor: Dr. Thomas Hendrickson Peter R. Kratz, Oak Creek,

Wisconsin BiologyAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Hart Thomas D. Lyon, Eagan Spanish Advisor: Dr. James GrabowskaThesis: The Absence of Detective

Fiction in Ecuador Reflected through Juan Valdano’s Novel Anillos De Serpiente

Dinesh K. Manandhar, Nepal Engineering Advisor: Dr. Qun Zhang

Jacqueline K. Mann, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: James Dimock

Abhaya Maskey, Nepal Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Christophe Veltsos Gregory R. Mellas, Minneapolis Spanish Advisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor

Sumanth Museboyina, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead

Khoa D. Nguyen, Rosemount Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Kent S. Nicolai, Cannon Falls Manufacturing Engineering

Technology Advisor: Dr. Guanghsu Chang Jose G. Parra Staves, Colombia Spanish Advisor: Dr. Kimberly ContagThesis: La lealtad en la obra de

teatro Amigo, amante y leal de Pedro Calderón de la Barca

Michelle L. Peterson Reisdorff,

Colfax, Wisconsin Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale AllenThesis: Fuzzy Logic on an FPGA

Rakesh C. Pyaram Chandra, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Nihad Daidzic Thesis: Heat and Mass Transfer in

Porous Media in Microgravity

Mohammad L. Rahman, Bangladesh

Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Matthew J. Ribikawskis, Hopkins BiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Thesis: Evaluation of Potamogeton

pectinatus as a Tool for Phosphorus Removal in a South-Central Minnesota Hypereutrophic Lake

Kyle S. Schmiel, New Ulm Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Christophe VeltsosThesis: Fit Gap Analysis of the ISO

27001 and SANS CAG Security Controls

Kuldeep Sen, Nepal Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Binod Shrestha, Nepal Mathematics and Statistics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Melissa A. Siebke, Minneapolis French Advisor: Dr. John Janc

Jan L. Smith, Perry, IowaManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Peterson Jing Han Soh, Malaysia Physics Advisor: Dr. Youwen Xu Thesis: Superconductivity in LaFeAsO Srinivasulu Sykam, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Amr Abdelsalam Tawfik, Egypt Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Bates Nusrat Zahan, Las Vegas, Nevada Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Jin Park

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Walter Zakahi, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEJacob B. Bohrod, Mass CommunicationsRebecca A. Cole, Mass CommunicationsKristen M. Gehrke, GermanChelsea M. Hinrichs, Spanish Education K-12Laura A. Januschka, English/Speech EducationLaura A. Januschka, FrenchAbigail E. Knott, Music: EducationMeredith D. Larson, Theatre ArtsChristopher T. McCarthy, EnglishKimberly J. Nickel, German Education K-12Emily S. Richardson, Mass CommunicationsKelsey A. Strong, Theatre ArtsRachel E. Waldschmidt, Art EducationDerek E. Wehrwein, ArtDerek E. Wehrwein, Mass Communications

MAGNA CUM LAUDEEmily E. Bowman, Speech CommunicationKelly A. Braunshausen, Mass CommunicationsSam J. Campbell, EnglishSam J. Campbell, Mass CommunicationsRaeAnne M. Carlson, Theatre Arts

David P. Duininck, English/Speech EducationHannah L. Ekren, EnglishMonica A. Grimm, SpanishSitha Im, PhilosophyYoon-Ki Kim, Mass CommunicationsDustyne M. Kruse, Mass CommunicationsMandi M. Kuchenbecker, Mass CommunicationsVanessa L. McDougall, Mass CommunicationsVanessa L. McDougall, SpanishErin F. O’Connell, DanceKendra M. Panning, Speech CommunicationCassandra M. Ritter, EnglishTraci E. Schueller, SpanishSam R. Shockey, Mass CommunicationsMaria C. Stark, ArtKathryn A. Svoboda, Mass CommunicationsSalem Taye, SpanishNicholas M. Thul, ArtJamie L. Totman, SpanishElizabeth A. Vogt, SpanishDanielle B. Wedeking, Art EducationKrista L. Williams, Mass Communications

CUM LAUDE Oluwatoni S. Adedeji, Music: EducationRosalie P. Beyer-Krohn, Art

Melissa K. Eichelberger, DanceMelissa K. Eichelberger, Mass CommunicationsMegan E. George, English/Speech EducationAllyssa K. Hill, ArtPaul L. Kranz, PhilosophyEun Hye Lee, Mass CommunicationsBrittaney R. Lettow, EnglishJessica R. Loisel, DanceAmanda R. Lucken, Mass CommunicationsDarrell J. McGuire, EnglishHeather A. Moeller, EnglishHeather A. Moeller, Mass CommunicationsBen H. Offerman, English/Speech EducationDanielle K. Ostendorf, Mass CommunicationsKandi J. Poppler, ArtKathryn E. Rigney, SpanishEmily E. Smith, Mass CommunicationsKelley M. Thompson, English/Speech EducationRyan M. VanDomelen, EnglishAshley J. Wall, Mass CommunicationsMikayla J. Walton, Mass CommunicationsAllison J. Zins, Mass CommunicationsAllison J. Zins, Spanish

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DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson

Heather A. Behnke, BFA, MankatoRosalie P. Beyer-Krohn, BA, MankatoAaron K. Cooney, BFA, LakevilleJessica R. Crane, BFA, Lake CrystalChad M. Freund, BFA, BuffaloKristin G. Gabrielson, BFA, RochesterSeth A. Glaser, BFA, North MankatoMarlene A. Grant, BS, Apple ValleyAndrew J. Hanson, BS, MaplewoodAllyssa K. Hill, BFA, ShakopeeJackleen W. Kramer, BFA, MankatoAmber M. McKenna, BFA,

OwatonnaKandi J. Poppler, BFA, George, IowaSara M. Rosenboom, BFA,

WorthingtonMaria C. Stark, BFA, MankatoJacob C. Stock, BS, Prior LakeNicholas M. Thul, BFA, MankatoKelli L. Tresidder, BS, MankatoRachel E. Waldschmidt, BS,

WatervilleDanielle B. Wedeking, BS, LakefieldDerek E. Wehrwein, BFA, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Kristen TreinenChairperson

Kelsey M. Bergeron, BS, Saint Louis ParkEmily E. Bowman, BA, Apple ValleyJeffrey L. Dennie, BS, ChamplinJared L. Grove, BS, Grand Forks,

North DakotaMarcus A. Hansen, BS, MankatoMatthew N. Houselog, BS, PipestoneTrevin D. Larsen, BS, Prior LakeKrista L. Monson, BS, Lake CrystalChristopher P. Nowlin, BA, Alvin,

TexasKendra M. Panning, BS, ShakopeeJustin T. Ryan, BS, Apple ValleyJustine R. Stein, BA, ScandiaWilliam Yang, BS, Saint PaulWhitney M. Wiener, BS, Schaller,

Iowa

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson

Beth A. Aughenbaugh, BS, Mitchell, South Dakota

Joseph G. Barnette, BA, MankatoBrittany A. Beier, BA, Richland

Center, WisconsinNana O. Boakye, BS, MankatoRafael Brito, BA, MankatoSam J. Campbell, BA, MahtomediTherese M. Case, BS, Maple GroveVirginia M. Colgan, BA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaRyan N. Dittmar, BFA, MankatoPeter J. Doyscher, BS, MinneotaDavid P. Duininck, BS, Saint CloudKatherine M. Dukart, BA,

BloomingtonHannah L. Ekren, BA, NevisJonathan D. Forrey, BFA, CarverMegan E. George, BS, Coon RapidsBrandon R. Greenfield, BS,

OwatonnaJustin E. Hathaway, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaMeghan J. Herget, BS, ChaskaAbby M. Hermes, BA, Brooklyn ParkLaura A. Januschka, BS, HastingsBrittany A. Jones, BA, WasecaJames S. Kassel, BA, Forest LakeBrittaney R. Lettow, BA, FarmingtonChristopher T. McCarthy, BA, Coon RapidsDarrell J. McGuire, BA, MankatoNicole T. Meyers, BA, MinneapolisHeather A. Moeller, BA, MadeliaNaomi M. Nelson, BS, MankatoBen H. Offerman, BS, Elk RiverJina K. Olson, BA, GlenvilleCassandra M. Ritter, BS, OwatonnaKeisha A. Roemhildt, BS, ElysianJustine R. Stein, BA, ScandiaAmanda J. Sundby, BA, MankatoErik V. Tanner, BFA, MankatoKelley M. Thompson, BS, Iowa City,

IowaRyan M. VanDomelen, BA, Eagan

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONSProfessor Marshel Rossow,Chairperson

Jacob B. Bohrod, BS, North MankatoKelly A. Braunshausen, BS, MankatoJason M. Brown, BA, MankatoTyler M. Buckentine, BS, Saint CloudSam J. Campbell, BA, MahtomediRyan E. Cassidy, BS, ShakopeeMelissa M. Cleland, BS, Coon RapidsRebecca A. Cole, BS, Fergus FallsCatherine C. DeBates, BS, WasecaMelissa K. Eichelberger, BS, Lake CityColleen N. Flaherty, BS, Mc Farland,

WisconsinJordan J. Gilgenbach, BA, OwatonnaDannielle N. Higginbotham, BA,

ChamplinKyle J. Hopp, BS, CourtlandAndrew C. Isenberg, BS, Brooklyn ParkAshley K. Johansen, BA, HanoverNoah T. Johnson-Buscemi, BS, Long LakeYoon-Ki Kim, BA, Republic of KoreaDustyne M. Kruse, BS, JanesvilleMandi M. Kuchenbecker, BA,

WasecaTroy A. Larson, BS, BurnsvilleTyler R. Larson, BS, Maple GroveEun Hye Lee, BA, Republic of KoreaAmanda R. Lucken, BS, SavageAmy C. Magruder, BA, WorthingtonBenjamin R. Marquette, BS,

AlbertvilleVanessa L. McDougall, BA, Fargo,

North DakotaKarrie J. Meixl, BS, MankatoHeather A. Moeller, BA, MadeliaDaniel J. Moen, BS, Albert LeaBrittany M. Murphy, BS, MankatoAngela M. Noble, BS, Blooming

PrairieKyle S. Olson, BS, Saint JamesDanielle K. Ostendorf, BS, MankatoZachary A. Partyka, BS, CrystalMeghan J. Peters, BS, Saint Louis ParkTyler J. Petersen, BS, Brooklyn ParkAdam J. Pulchinski, BS, Bloomington

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Emily S. Richardson, BS, North Saint PaulTravis B. Rotegard, BS, Apple ValleyAnna J. Saastamoinen, BS, North MankatoSam R. Shockey, BS, MankatoWilliam N. Simpkins, BS, Grand MeadowEmily E. Smith, BS, EaganNatalie A. Stoos, BS, RollingstoneKathryn A. Svoboda, BS, LonsdaleRachael E. Swoboda, BS, Chippewa Falls, WisconsinTricia N. Tarr, BS, Blue Springs,

MissouriAshley J. Wall, BS, ShoreviewMikayla J. Walton, BS, RichfieldDerek E. Wehrwein, BS, New UlmSarah N. Welter, BS, Brooklyn ParkKrista L. Williams, BS, CologneJena L. Zachariason, BA, Lake ParkLevi B. Zimmer, BS, BelviewAllison J. Zins, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGESProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson

Holly J. Bruce, BA, Maple GroveMitchell D. Brumbaugh, BS, Eden PrairieAntonio L. Conda, BA, Prior LakeBenigno A. Cruz Cano, BS, MankatoKristen M. Gehrke, BA, New UlmMonica A. Grimm, BS, ChamplinDannielle N. Higginbotham, BA,

ChamplinChelsea M. Hinrichs, BS, Minnesota CityLaura A. Januschka, BS, HastingsVanessa L. McDougall, BA, Fargo,

North DakotaJuan A. Munoz, BA, AustinKimberly J. Nickel, BS, LitchfieldAshley N. Olson, BA, GlenwoodStacie N. Oyer, BA, HaywardJonathan K. Pischner, BA, Lake CrystalKatelyn M. Proshek, BA, New PragueSamuel J. Ratzlaff, BA, Cottage Grove

Kathryn E. Rigney, BA, Saint PaulLaura B. Ringen, BA, Maple GroveCassandra F. Roschen, BA, FairmontViviana Salazar, BS, MankatoTraci E. Schueller, BS, Mosinee,

WisconsinKati L. Sieberg, BS, BuffaloSalem Taye, BA, ShoreviewJamie L. Totman, BA, MankatoElizabeth A. Vogt, BA, OliviaJanelle C. Yakymi, BA, Brooklyn ParkAllison J. Zins, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor Karen Boubel, Chairperson

Oluwatoni S. Adedeji, BS, EaganMary L. Carlson Zuehlke, BM,

MankatoAbigail E. Knott, BS, Walnut GroveMeghan M. Rodgers, BS,

Minneapolis

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson

Mark A. Dammann, BS, MapletonSitha Im, BA, MankatoPaul L. Kranz, BS, Henderson

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul HustolesChairperson

RaeAnne M. Carlson, BFA, Bismarck, North Dakota

David P. Darter-Saunders, BS, Portland, Oregon

Melissa K. Eichelberger, BS, Lake CityMeredith D. Larson, BFA, PrincetonJessica R. Loisel, BA, ElyAlexander M. Megaw, BA, MankatoErin F. O’Connell, BS, MankatoKirja A. Pase, BS, BurnsvilleKaija R. Pellinen, BS, VirginiaKelsey A. Strong, BFA, Minneapolis

HUMANITIESProfessor William D. Dyer,Director

LIBERAL STUDIESConnie Miller,Coordinator

Judy M. Axelson, AA, Lino LakesAmanda K. Bauer, AA, Saint PeterDeborah J. Bauer, AA, MankatoSarah M. Bednar, AA, FaribaultMichael P. Brzezinski, AA, ExcelsiorRobert R. Burk, AA, Spirit Lake, IowaMohamed A. Farah, AA,

MinneapolisRyan C. FitzSimmons, AA, Good ThunderLeAnn R. Hoppe, AA, DelavanShannon L. Jeffries, AA, WatervilleMark J. Joyce, AA, JanesvilleAngela M. Kukowski, AA, Minnesota CityJaimie T. Major, AA, EaganBrian D. Nett, AA, MankatoJack P. Nolan, AA, North MankatoMonica Orth, AA, MankatoAryn L. Osum, AA, WoodburyClifford D. Rippel, AA, MankatoLaura C. Scott, AA, Le SueurKurt J. Sellner, AA, Sleepy EyeSarah K. Tetzloff, AA, MankatoMark D. Tietz, AA, New PragueNickolas K. Wooten, Jr., AA,

Mankato

OPEN STUDIESProfessor Marshel Rossow,Director

Christine A. Antl, BS, Lino LakesDavid J. Balow, BS, ShakopeeRyan F. Soule, BS, Victoria

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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Marilyn Fox, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEMichael S. Bundy, FinanceTyler J. Lounsbery, AccountingTyler J. Lounsbery, FinanceMichael R. Robinson, FinanceChristy K. Selbrade, Management

MAGNA CUM LAUDEJeffrey J. Arndt, AccountingAmy C. Berg, AccountingElizabeth A. Bonnstetter,

ManagementJoshua J. Boyle, AccountingLisa M. Carlson, AccountingLisa M. Carlson, FinanceJeffrey P. Condon, FinanceLisa M. Dahm, AccountingLisa M. Dahm, FinanceRostislav Dobkin, MarketingDaniel J. Dorn, ManagementCourtney A. Drentlaw, ManagementSeth E. Ferkenstad, AccountingMonica A. Grimm, International

BusinessErin L. Hanneman, AccountingErin L. Hanneman, FinanceAnn M. Hartman, Accounting

Tracie A. Jones, AccountingNicholas A. Kemp, AccountingAhmed A. Khan, International

BusinessMiles F. Kipper, International BusinessKeliAnn E. Leivermann, MarketingEmily L. Mitchell, AccountingJohnathon A. Pape, MarketingSean R. Paskach, ManagementKristen B. Pritchard, AccountingEthan D. Regan, FinanceJason M. Reisch, MarketingDanielle C. Sandberg, AccountingDavid J. Schmalz, AccountingKatie M. Schusted, International

BusinessKatie M. Schusted, MarketingAaron J. Thiemann, FinanceAaron J. Thiemann, AccountingChristine M. Vogel, AccountingChristine M. Vogel, FinanceAmy H. Volkmann, Management

CUM LAUDEKelly L. Aldrich, AccountingKara O. Castle, ManagementCory L. Dickison, Finance

Derek N. Grant, FinanceRobert M. Hill, AccountingRobert M. Hill, FinanceEun Hye Lee, MarketingJessica K. Louis, FinanceShannon L. Lundgren, AccountingDaniel J. Meinert, ManagementDaniel J. Meinert, MarketingDaniel J. Miller, AccountingDaniel J. Miller, FinanceTheresa J. Miron, ManagementDrew P. Mulford, AccountingBradley W. Musser, AccountingBradley W. Musser, FinancePeter G. Ruckle, MarketingPhilip E. Runden, FinancePhilip E. Runden, AccountingSamuel S. Rutherford, FinanceSamuel S. Rutherford, MarketingCourtney J. Scott, ManagementRyan G. Sharp, FinanceBryan L. Vancura, FinanceMark S. Von Wald, ManagementMichael C. Weber, ManagementJacob J. Weinand, FinanceGregory E. Werner, Finance

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Mary Rolfes, Chairperson

Kelly L. Aldrich, BS, StillwaterJeffrey J. Arndt, BS, FaribaultRobert J. Bennett, BS, SavageAmy C. Berg, BS, Storm Lake, IowaJoshua J. Boyle, BS, Marshfield,

Wisconsin

Lisa M. Carlson, BS, Saint PeterKevin P. Clark, BS, EaganLisa M. Dahm, BS, Storm Lake, IowaKelsey J. Elke, BS, CologneMiranda M. Erickson, BS, Belle PlaineYolande E. Evakise, BS, CameroonSeth E. Ferkenstad, BS, Saint PeterSunil Gurung, BS, NepalErin L. Hanneman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAnn M. Hartman, BS, Mankato

Robert M. Hill, BS, LakevilleTracie A. Jones, BS, Mankato*Nicholas A. Kemp, BS, Bloomington*Eric J. Kiefer, BS, TaopiAndrew C. Kind, BS, MankatoSamantha J. Laird, BS, MankatoBrandon D. Leifermann, BS, Buffalo LakeTyler J. Lounsbery, BS, Revillo, South DakotaShannon L. Lundgren, BS, Eagle LakeDaniel J. Miller, BS, Le Roy

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Emily L. Mitchell, BS, Houghton, South Dakota*

Isah Mohammad, BS, NigeriaGustaf T. Monson, BS, Green Bay,

WisconsinDrew P. Mulford, BS, RochesterBradley W. Musser, BS, OwatonnaJustin J. Mwangi, BS, KenyaJeffrey P. Osman, BS, Eden PrairieDilip Pokhrel, BS, NepalKristen B. Pritchard, BS, Mankato*Danielle M. Renne, BS, Belle PlaineChristopher A. Rodriguez, BS,

MankatoPhilip E. Runden, BS, HaywardDanielle C. Sandberg, BS, SherburnDavid J. Schmalz, BS, HutchinsonMelinda A. Sticha, BS, New PragueGregory R. Theis, BS, ShakopeeAaron J. Thiemann, BS, WinstedBenjamin N. Traxler, BS, FarmingtonChristine M. Vogel, BS, MankatoAndrew W. Wagner, BS, New UlmKayla M. Wenisch, BS, New UlmOkou Sonia B. Zigre, BS, Ivory

Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Joseph Reising,Chairperson

David J. Akerson, BS, CambridgeAdam D. Barten, BS, BloomingtonAndrea M. Bauer, BS, GaylordMichael S. Bundy, BS, Rapid City,

South Dakota*Jennifer L. Burt, BS, New UlmLisa M. Carlson, BS, Saint Peter*Mark A. Compton, BS, ClevelandJeffrey P. Condon, BS, OwatonnaLisa M. Dahm, BS, Storm Lake, IowaCory L. Dickison, BS, North OaksMiranda M. Erickson, BS, Belle PlaineYolande E. Evakise, BS, CameroonDerek N. Grant, BS, ChanhassenJason L. Hacker, BS, Lenexa, KansasErin L. Hanneman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota*Robert M. Hill, BS, LakevilleApril D. Hillmann, BS, MankatoDavid A. Incorvaja, BS, MaplewoodJonathon M. Liebhard, BS, Le SueurJessica K. Louis, BS, Eden PrairieTyler J. Lounsbery, BS, Revillo, South DakotaLevi T. Lucht, BS, Jackson

Jacob J. Mallak, BS, Silver LakeDaniel J. Miller, BS, Le RoyJustin M. Miller, BS, Blue EarthBradley W. Musser, BS, OwatonnaOluwatomiyin E. Ojoyeyi, BS,

MinneapolisJeremy T. Orwoll, BS, HutchinsonDennis M. Paul, BS, EastonRyan W. Perlt, BS, Cottage GroveGlen A. Petersen, BS, North Saint PaulEthan D. Regan, BS, New Ulm*Danielle M. Renne, BS, Belle PlaineBenjamin C. Rigdon, BS, MapletonMichael R. Robinson, BS, Wausau,

WisconsinPhilip E. Runden, BS, HaywardSamuel S. Rutherford, BS, BlaineSoraya E. Salami, BS, Ivory Coast

(Cote D’Ivoire)Joseph T. Schnell, BS, HastingsCody G. Sexe, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinRyan G. Sharp, BS, Brooklyn ParkBryan J. Smith, BS, MankatoThomas A. Steele, BS, Albert LeaAther M. Syed, BS, PakistanKristen J. Teig, BS, North MankatoGregory R. Theis, BS, ShakopeeAaron J. Thiemann, BS, WinstedBenjamin N. Traxler, BS, FarmingtonBryan L. Vancura, BS, MankatoKevin A. VanOverbeke, BS,

CottonwoodChristine M. Vogel, BS, MankatoMatthew A. Wagner, BS, Apple ValleyKatherine M. Walcher, BS, BurnsvilleJacob J. Weinand, BS, MilacaDustin J. Weiss, BS, BlaineKayla M. Wenisch, BS, New UlmGregory E. Werner, BS, HastingsJason M. Wiley, BS, MoundOkou Sonia B. Zigre, BS, Ivory

Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)

DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Claudia Pragman,Chairperson

Seth J. Akenson, BS, LakevilleJoshua A. Albers, BS, StewartvilleEric G. Andersen, BS, PlymouthJason R. Barnett, BS, BloomingtonGeoffrey G. Beranek, BS, New UlmRachael M. Berg, BS, New Richland

Jennifer L. Boelter, BS, New UlmCalvin M. Boettcher, BS, OwatonnaElizabeth A. Bonnstetter, BS, Slayton*Jason C. Brandel, BS, ShakopeeMary C. Brinkman, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaGerald E. Burke, BS, North MankatoKara O. Castle, BS, OwatonnaAnthony C. Clemens, BS, Inver

Grove HeightsMichael J. Dardis, BS, TracyJordan B. Deininger, BS, West Saint PaulEric S. Dettmer, BS, OwatonnaDaniel J. Dorn, BS, Lake Crystal*Courtney A. Drentlaw, BS, NerstrandBrandi M. Dufour, BS, MankatoEric D. Ebeling, BS, Concord,

CaliforniaTravis J. Elg, BS, Mountain LakeDanyelle K. Fisher, BS, Saint PeterJacquelyn M. Gillis-Reuvers, BS,

FaribaultCorey R. Hentig, BS, Prior LakeDavid M. Hughes, BS, AndoverGeoff R. Irwin, BS, CanadaHilary A. Johnson, BS, MankatoLeigha R. Johnson, BS, FairmontTyler J. Joyce, BS, PlymouthMiranda R. Kelderman, BS, MankatoMichael R. Kipke, BS, MankatoClaire R. Kocina, BS, BurnsvilleAmy M. Lacher, BS, North MankatoJacob P. Leitch, BS, Eden PrairieMatthew J. Long, BS, MankatoRodney W. Lyon, BS, MankatoTravis B. MacRunnels, BS, FaribaultBishal Manandhar, BS, NepalDaniel J. Meinert, BS, Redwood FallsMatthew P. Merda, BS, McKinley,

TexasBryce J. Miller, BS, BuffaloJames M. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieTheresa J. Miron, BS, White Bear LakeChristina J. Mittelstaedt, BS, North MankatoJillian E. Moore, BS, WoodburyConnor P. Nelson, BS, BurnsvilleJacob D. Nelson, BS, Saint JamesAlexander I. Pacitti, BS, Lake Forest,

IllinoisSean R. Paskach, BS, CottonwoodAnthony C. Passante, III, BS, EaganTyler J. Peterson, BS, EaganTessa D. Prochaska, BS, LakefieldMatthew S. Ruppert, BS, La Crescent

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Megan J. Rynda, BS, MontgomeryCourtney J. Scott, BS, ElysianChristy K. Selbrade, BS, GranadaTracy R. Stevens, BS, Eagle LakeEric M. Sybrant, BS, Belle PlaineJory S. Talberg, BS, CentervilleElizabeth M. Thompson, BS, Pelican RapidsDelong Tong, BS, JanesvilleGarrett O. Tormoen, BS, MankatoKristen N. Turnblad, BS, Eden PrairieAmy H. Volkmann, BS, MedfordBrian R. Volkmann, BS, Apple ValleyMark S. Von Wald, BS, GilbertEmma C. Wakefield, BS, Spencer,

IowaMichael C. Weber, BS, New BrightonDustin J. Weiss, BS, BlaineAdam J. Yarand, BS, Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson

Seth J. Akenson, BS, LakevilleMohammed K. Alghamdi, BS, Saudi Arabia

Eric G. Andersen, BS, PlymouthJoshua J. Beadell, BS, MankatoGeoffrey G. Beranek, BS, New UlmJordan B. Deininger, BS, West Saint PaulEric S. Dettmer, BS, OwatonnaRostislav Dobkin, BS, MinnetonkaJon E. Edlund, BS, SavageNellie T. Francis, BS, Brooklyn ParkMonica A. Grimm, BS, ChamplinZachary L. Harrison, BS, MankatoRyan P. Johnson, BS, Maple GroveJason A. Kerfeld, BS, Circle PinesAhmed A. Khan, BS, PakistanMiles F. Kipper, BS, EdinaJessica L. Lawrence, BS, MankatoEun Hye Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaKeliAnn E. Leivermann, BS, WaconiaMatthew E. Luettinger, BS, Eden PrairieSarah J. Magnuson, BS, Star Lake,

WisconsinSarah J. Margelofsky, BS, Denver,

ColoradoDaniel J. Meinert, BS, Redwood FallsStephanie V. Moncelle, BS, MankatoAndrea L. Newberger, BS, BurnsvilleChelsea R. Nickerson, BS, MankatoMichael R. Olecki, BS, Eden PrairieAmanda L. Olson, BS, Mankato

Ashley K. Opheim, BS, Cylinder, IowaJohnathon A. Pape, BS, Ivanhoe*Brent A. Pattison, BS, Maple GroveChad D. Pemble, BS, North MankatoJonathan K. Pischner, BS, Lake CrystalKatelyn M. Proshek, BS, New PragueNicholas A. Ranallo, BS, MankatoJason M. Reisch, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaPeter G. Ruckle, BS, MinneapolisSamuel S. Rutherford, BS, BlaineJoseph W. Samuels, BS, NorthfieldVictoria L. Sanders, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinLaura C. Schmidt, BS, White Bear LakeKatie M. Schusted, BS, FridleyNicholas A. Sellwood, BS,

ShorewoodSamuel M. Shikowsky, BS, StillwaterEgidijus Silenskis, BS, LithuaniaBryan J. Smith, BS, MankatoJennifer C. Starken, BS, SlaytonKaitlin M. Thompson, BS, PlymouthGarrett O. Tormoen, BS, MankatoChad M. Vosejpka, BS, Lonsdale

*Member of Beta Gamma Sigma

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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by John M. Knox, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Nathan W. Day, Construction ManagementScott L. Green, Computer ScienceTravis J. Mrkvicka, Biology: Human BiologyDonald J. Nelsen, Biology: EcologyGina M. Paletta, Biology: Human BiologyRoland F. Pavek, Environmental Sciences

MAGNA CUM LAUDEDaniel R. Bachman, Biology: Human BiologyTyler J. Back, Biology: Human BiologyDillon K. Becker, Computer ScienceAlexander H. Buetow, Construction ManagementKylie C. Dauer, Mathematics TeachingCory R. Denzer, Environmental SciencesPaul W. Gansen, Mathematics TeachingAndrew R. Grove, Biology: Human BiologyAndrew R. Grove, ChemistryBowen W. Gutknecht, Biology: EcologyDavid J. Hanson, Construction

ManagementLeh Y. Htet, Biology: Human BiologyReed A. Hudson, Construction ManagementJayendra Lakha, Information Technology

Ryan A. Luedtke, Mathematics TeachingShane L. McNevin, Information TechnologyEric S. Miller, Biology: Human BiologyRahul G. Patel, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyKyle J. Radel, Biology: ZoologyBrian J. Sarff, Civil EngineeringMichael S. Saucier, Construction ManagementRichard J. Sinn, Biology: Human BiologyDale B. Suesse, Computer ScienceJamie L. Totman, Biology: Human BiologyCheng Vue, Information TechnologyCorban N. Wichtendahl, Information Technology

CUM LAUDEJoshua J. Adams, Construction ManagementSamuel C. Adams, Construction ManagementJames D. Carsten, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyEric Dosch, Construction ManagementAnthony J. Fix, Biology: EcologyMatthew T. Frase, Computer ScienceJordan A. Gurtner, Biology: Human BiologyHallie M. Hauser, ChemistryAustin J. Heneman, BiologyMary Jo K. Hess, Life Science

(Biology)

Wendy L. Hoffman, Mathematics TeachingWade M. Kallhoff, Software EngineeringAmit Kunal, Information TechnologyZachary S. Lang, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyJeffrey M. Lombardo, Biology:

Human BiologyMatthew L. Mahowald, MathematicsAnthony D. Muchow, Construction ManagementSwastika Niroula, Computer ScienceZachary J. Peterson, Information TechnologyGregory D. Piltingsrud, Civil EngineeringSelina Pradhan, Environmental

SciencesVaikunthan Rajalingam, Electrical EngineeringJeremy N. Rupp, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyJoey R. Ruzic, Construction ManagementCorey G. Schwartz, Construction ManagementKhushboo Shakya, Software EngineeringAmy J. Sorensen, Biology: Human BiologyFriedrich J. Statz, Mathematics TeachingSamuel Z. Tessema, Computer and

Information SciencesErick J. Thompson, Biology: Human BiologySara E. Wirbisky, Biology

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DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

James D. Carsten, BS, Bingham LakeDevin J. Danielson, BS, RogersAndrew S. Dick, BS, RochesterJordan P. Hagena, BS, Dell Rapids,

South DakotaAndrew J. Halvorson, BS, Wahpeton,

North DakotaShawn E. Hoffmann, BS, RamseyMatthew A. Jozwiak, BS, Berkley,

MichiganZachary S. Lang, BS, Trempealeau,

WisconsinAleksandr O. Marinin, BS, Albert LeaJacob J. Morales Argumedo, BS,

WoodbridgeRahul G. Patel, BS, IndiaJeremy N. Rupp, BS, Archbold, OhioKelsey J. Schildhauer, BS, Dell Rapids, South DakotaLaird D. Thompson, BS, Hazel RunRobert M. Tourville, BS, Inver Grove HeightsMatthew V. Walters, BS, Oronoco

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson

Daniel R. Bachman, BS, ShoreviewTyler J. Back, BS, FountainJoseph P. Bauer, BS, BrainerdHolly K. Bloom, BS, MankatoJessica R. Blount, BS, MinnetonkaAndrea L. Buck, BS, MankatoWhitney E. Carleton, BS, Henrietta,

New YorkDebra A. Chyatte, BS, MankatoAshley R. Clinchoc, BS, Chesterfield,

MichiganCory R. Denzer, BS, MonticelloBenjamin L. Dvorak, BS, OakdaleAnthony J. Fix, BS, Le SueurAdam M. Gardner, BS, MankatoLynne M. Gergen, BS, HastingsAndrew R. Grove, BS, Burnsville

Jordan A. Gurtner, BS, RochesterBowen W. Gutknecht, BS, Bismarck,

North DakotaDwight K. Hanson, BS, New Richmond, WisconsinDarcy L. Hartman, BS, Prior LakeAustin J. Heneman, BS, SavageDevin R. Henry, BS, EaganMary Jo K. Hess, BS, MankatoLeh Y. Htet, BS, Wasco, CaliforniaLee R. Kulow, BS, AdamsCourtney J. Kupser, BS, ClevelandJeffrey M. Lombardo, BS, LakevilleElizabeth S. McCann, BS, JacksonAdam C. Mely, BS, BlaineEric S. Miller, BS, New UlmKelly C. Minnick, BS, Eden PrairieTravis J. Mrkvicka, BS, MankatoDane W. Nelsen, BS, Inver Grove HeightsDonald J. Nelsen, BS, North MankatoNdikum S. Nkwenti, BS, Saint PaulEric A. Northrup, BS, LeSueurGina M. Paletta, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaRoland F. Pavek, BS, DundasSelina Pradhan, BS, NepalKyle J. Radel, BS, OwatonnaChristopher C. Schreiber, BS, Albert LeaCasey J. Simmons, BS, New BrightonRichard J. Sinn, BS, Blue EarthAmy J. Sorensen, BS, MankatoErick J. Thompson, BS, Elk RiverKelsey J. Thompson, BS, RandolphJamie L. Totman, BS, MankatoMary E. Walechka, BS, LeCenterJennifer K. Wiehr, BS, LitchfieldSara E. Wirbisky, BS, HopkinsJessica J. Witschen, BS, Big Lake

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Martina L. Gray, BS, MplsAndrew R. Grove, BA, BurnsvilleHallie M. Hauser, BA, WellsAshok S. KC, BS, NepalYohani Kusum G. Vidana Gamage,

BS, Sri Lanka

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson

Isaac Y. Aboagye, BS, GhanaDillon K. Becker, BS, GlencoeBalmain Beckford, BS, JamaicaBenjamin J. Betcher, BS, WelchMatthew T. Frase, BS, MontgomeryScott L. Green, BS, ButterfieldWade M. Kallhoff, BS, CanbyDon C. Nguyen, BS, BloomingtonSwastika Niroula, BS, NepalGerardo J. Orellana Castellanos, BS,

GuatemalaKhushboo Shakya, BS, NepalBrian J. Sokoloski, BS, FairmontDale B. Suesse, BS, Faribault

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson

Joshua J. Adams, BS, GlenvilleSamuel C. Adams, BS, MankatoAlexander H. Buetow, BS,

MaplewoodAlexander B. Carlson, BS, Cannon FallsAnthony P. Dargay, BS, North MankatoNathan W. Day, BS, North BranchEric Dosch, BS, ShakopeeGarin I. Frandle, BS, MapletonJames M. Gaulrapp, BS, OwatonnaAlex J. Glende, BS, FaribaultTimothy J. Hansen, BS, PlymouthDavid J. Hanson, BS, Lake CrystalTravis J. Hanson, BS, OronocoMatthew J. Hartung, BS, IsantiAmber J. Hockel, BS, Good ThunderReed A. Hudson, BS, Garden CityKarl M. Kratzke, BS, MankatoMatthew P. Lentz, BS, MankatoJacob P. Lilienthal, BS, MankatoRussell J. Mahlmeister, BS, Bismarck,

North DakotaDylan L. Mathias, BS, StarbuckAndrew K. McCabe, BS, Madison LakeRichard G. McCoy, BS, RochesterIke D. McWaters, BS, Zumbrota

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Stephen D. Meyenburg, BS, IsantiAndrew M. Miller, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinAnthony D. Muchow, BS, WatertownCody C. Pearson, BS, New UlmJoey R. Ruzic, BS, MankatoMichael S. Saucier, BS, Lake CrystalCorey G. Schwartz, BS, WatervilleSteven R. Totzke, BS, Edina

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Gale Allen, Chairperson

Adam J. Bower, BSEE, StillwaterAllan J. Hanson, BSEE, MankatoAdam M. Huntley, BSEE, MankatoVaikunthan Rajalingam, BSEE, Sri LankaNathe T. Sargbeh, BSEE, MankatoRichard C. Smith, BSEE, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson

Matthew A. Anderson, BS, Brooklyn ParkAaron J. Bachman, BS, PaynesvilleJerod L. Barrick, BS, Litchfield

Duston R. Diekmann, BS, FairmontAndrew J. Engstrom, BS, Mountain LakeSamuel J. Gibbs, BS, Brooklyn ParkAaron S. Grimmer, BS, WoodburyAndrew J. Hebert, BS, WatervilleCorey L. Hermanson, BS, Blue EarthKyle A. Huisenga, BS, OwatonnaNicholas C. Hyytinen, BS, WatervilleAmit Kunal, BS, NepalJayendra Lakha, BS, NepalRyan M. Manship, BS, MankatoShane L. McNevin, BS, ShakopeeZachary J. Peterson, BS, RosemountSaurav Shrestha, BS, NepalShijan Shrestha, BS, NepalSamuel Z. Tessema, BS, St.PaulAshok Thapa, BS, NepalAlex M. Tripp, BS, WorthingtonJustin M. Tufte, BS, El Cajin,

CaliforniaCheng Vue, BS, MinneapolisCorban N. Wichtendahl, BS, Good ThunderKevin K. Wong, BS, Apple ValleyLuke D. Ylvisaker, BS, Blaine

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Brian Martensen,Chairperson

Kylie C. Dauer, BS, SpringfieldPaul W. Gansen, BS, North Mankato

Josie M. Gibbs, BS, Saint PeterChristopher M. Hagel, BS, StillwaterWendy L. Hoffman, BS, MinneapolisNeal R. Jameson, BS, BlaineBeau J. Larson, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinRyan A. Luedtke, BS, Algona, IowaMatthew L. Mahowald, BS,

FarmingtonFriedrich J. Statz, BS, Cross Plains,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Aaron Budge,Chairperson

Gregory D. Piltingsrud, BSCE, New RichlandBrian J. Sarff, BSCE, North MankatoMelake B. Tobiaw, BSCE, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson

Justen A. Pautzke, BS, Watertown

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12:00 P.M.Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Stewart Ross, Director of CETL – trombone Dave Schultz ’70, ’73 – horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music – trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings David Paskach Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Mary S. Green Master of Science, Communication Disorders College of Allied Health and Nursing Emily E. Cowan Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education College of Education

Shannon M. Pierce Bachelor of Arts, Political Science College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Gabriel Afolayan ‘07, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March **Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DAVID PASKACH Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

GABRIEL AFOLAYAN President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

JOHN C. ALESSIO Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

ANNE BLACKHURST Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs

TERRANCE FLAHERTY Acting Dean of the College of

Graduate Studies and Research

JEAN HAAR Interim Dean of the College of

Education

JULIE HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Allied Health & Nursing

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

DEBORAH JESSEMAN Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education

MARK JOHNSON Interim Vice President for Technology

and Chief Information Officer

HARRY KRAMPF Interim Dean of the College of Allied

Heath and Nursing

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

CYNTHIA MILLER Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

WALTER E. WOLFF Interim Dean of Students

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulie Hebenstreit, College of

Allied Health & NursingDeborah Jesseman, College

of EducationCynthia Miller, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSBikash Nandy, College

of Allied Health and Nursing

Karl Matz, College of Education

Raymond Asomani-Boateng, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSKatie Kruse, College

of Allied Health and Nursing

Courtney Werner, College of Education

Andrew Kuettel, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF ALLIEDHEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSSherry Folsom-MeekBikash NandyGarold RushingMary Visser

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBonnie LundRonald NickersonMarlene Tappe

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAngela ChristianJill ConlonJulie HebenstreitAmy HedmanRoy KammerKelly KrumweideGary NeistBryan RomsaHeather Von Bank

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSAndrew Johnson Joel R. Stephenson

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRon BrowneKathleen FoordKaren HurlbuttDeborah JessemanKarl MatzSandra L. MullinsGinger Zierdt

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAnne DahlmanDavid A. GeorginaJodi Meyer-Mork

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORALSCIENCES MARCHINGFACULTY

PROFESSORSWilliam Anderson Donald FriendClark JohnsonMartin Mitchell

Richard SchimingSteven VassarWilliam Wagner

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSMelodie AndrewsRaymond Asomani-BoatengChristine Black-HughesMarilyn FrankAnnelies HagemeisterCynthia MillerPhillip MillerPedro ThomasDennis Waskul

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKebba DarboeRhonda DassDawn Rae DavisChristian DobratzKarla LassondeMark RobbinsLaura Strunk

LIBRARY FACULTYEvan RuschPaul Wyss

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYDiane Berge

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Terrance Flaherty, Acting Dean.

SPECIALISTTamera J. Alphs, Lake Mills, Iowa Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Amy S. Baer, Mankato Teaching and Learning: Curriculum

and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen FoordThesis: Are There Characteristics in

Criteria Based Tests that Predict Norm Based Test Results?

Ryan B. Barnick, Waconia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Jennifer M. Beeman, Carver Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Stephanie A. Bisek, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Mark R. Blong, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Randolph H. Boutwell, Kasota Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Michele A. Burkard, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Marcia A. Burton, AustinEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kevin J. Christenson, Nicollet Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jean Haar

Jenny F. Erickson, Alden Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jason V. Fornwald, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Courteney L. Frie, Owatonna Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremy W. Frie, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin James L. Glaser, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Scott R. Hanson, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Lynn M. Hemann, Saint Ansger, IowaEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Eric J. Herrmann, Richfield Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jayne M. Jacobson, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Justin Johnston, Belle Plaine Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Jennifer Lawhead, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Sam A. McDonald, Rosemount Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Cori L. McRae, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jill M. Nelson, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michael W. Olson, Glenville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremiah J. Osgood, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Colleen M. Owens, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Christopher G. Phelps, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ericka A. Phelps, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Paul D. Ragatz, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin John D. Schneider, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremy R. Schultz, Owatonna Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

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Debra J. Schulz, AmboyEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Jacob J. Schwarz, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Nicole L. Severtson, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Deana J. Siekmann, Belle Plaine Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeffrey W. Smith, Rosemount Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tami J. Staloch-Schultz, Lakeville Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Martha Standerwick, Mountain LakeEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Robert G. Tschida, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Suzan K. Vallafskey, Blaine Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Eric M. Vaughn, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tina L. Willette, Edina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin David S. Wolff, Austin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin MASTER OF ARTSFrank Adarkwa, Ghana Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng Kevin M. Brennenstuhl, Shawano,

Wisconsin Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Dennis Waskul

Sarah A. Brockberg, Colorado Springs, ColoradoPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Aaron C. Brownlee, Milan Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah SifersThesis: Socioeconomic Status:

Influencing Stressful Life Events?

Kate M. Conlon, Saint PeterPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser

Tracie L. Enzler, WayzataPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Gary Neist Kathleen M. Fairchild, Armour, South Dakota Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Jeffrey A. Feeder, RochesterPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

Britta L. Fiksdal, WinonaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanThesis: Investigating the Effectiveness

of Cognitive Priming and Spaced Retrieval in Elder with Dementia

Susan L. Flores-Diaz, Saint Paul Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Anthony Filipovitch Eric C. Garvey, Minneapolis Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Luke L. Groth, Lawton, IowaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Gregory L. Hagen, RenvillePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

Basit Hameed, Pakistan Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng

Lynn R. Hartmann, Hamburg Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana Thesis: Predicting Cheating in

Unproctored Personnel Selection Testing: An Application of Rest’s Four Component Model of Morality and the Theory of Planned Behavior

Robert P. Hastings, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Ryan W. Hedwall, Saint PaulSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing

Catherine L. Hoenig, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Drew E. Johnson, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Tyler M. Johnson, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Lea C. Knofczynski, DelanoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Mary A. Kramer, North MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

Sherine E. Kurian, Sugar Land, Texas

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Ashley R. Laudano, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck

Damien W. Louis, Rochester Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Barbara Keating Thesis: The Relationship between

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) Addiction and Marital Status & Cohabitation, Number of Children, Prevalence of Divorce, and Social & Physical Activity

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Kindal L. Malehorn, Hermosa, South DakotaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Christopher L. Mart, FarmingtonPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Justin A. Martin, Mankato Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Dennis Waskul Adam C. Mills, Stillwater,

Oklahoma Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries

Kyle D. Newsome, Barnhart, Missouri

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Marquita S. Oleson, Saint Cloud Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Thesis: Gender and the Resume

Review Process: Are Women at a Disadvantage?

Masakatsu Ono, Japan Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Whitney C. Peterson, Golden Valley Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Nikolas L. Proehl, Mankato Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler

Ann E. Radabaugh, Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Pragyaratna S. Rai, Nepal Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng

Adam D. Roach, Mankato Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Alan R. Robbins-Fenger, North Saint Paul Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng

Erik C. Siefkes, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Whitney L. Smith, Carmel, Indiana Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana Thesis: Developing a Situational

Judgment to Measure Applicant Integrity

Carl A. Sorensen, Bemidji Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers

Daniel R. Staloch, AmboyPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Jennifer L. Stensrud, Albert LeaPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Jessica R. Sullivan, Green Lake,

Wisconsin Sociology: General Advisor: Emily Boyd Carolina Surla, Lakewood,

Washington Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Lolita S. Taitano, Barrigada, GuamPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Nikisha P. Talati, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettit

Craig A. Talmage, Glendale, Arizona

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Advisor: Emily Stark Michael D. Taylor, Croydon,

Pennsylvania Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Jennifer L. Tuma, New Prague Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Anthony Filipovitch Megan A. Urbatch, Waldorf Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Joseph M. Wohkittel, Vadnais Heights Industrial/Organizational

Psychology Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Jerald M. Wuorenmaa, Nicollet Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter

MASTER OF ARTS INTEACHINGKarolyn B. Behrens, Northfield K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Matthew J. Borcherding, Northwood, Iowa

5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Sandra MullinsThesis: The Effects of Chronic

Marijuana Use on Academic Performance in Undergraduate Students

Mandy R. Nelson, Mankato K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Kari L. Pratt, N. Mankato 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

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Cassandra F. Roschen, Fairmont 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Sandra Mullins Colleen F. Traxler, New Prague K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hoffman

MASTER OF EDUCATIONTanya A. Herbst, Waseca Early Childhood Special

Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Rachel A. Kaplan, Ellendale Early Childhood Special

Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ann C. Oftedahl, Northfield Early Childhood Special

Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATIONHeather L. Bestler, Owatonna Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Travis W. Block, Faribault Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Daniel T. Brettschneider, Lakeville Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Jennifer R. Crane, Lake Crystal Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Becky S. Girvan, Minneapolis Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner

Katherine J. Gleason, Nicollet Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner

Kevin C. Gustafson, Winter Park, Florida

Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-RademackerThesis: Don’t Go Changing: Studying

Bureaucracies in Change – Russian Case Study

Kelley L. Haeder, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Craig Janezich, Maplewood Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Sally A. Kidd, Shoreview Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner

Roger M. Kupcho, Saint PeterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Candace M. Meether, Cottage GrovePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Brian D. Moehnke, Rochester Public Administration Advisor: Kevin Parsneau Chad J. Smith, Bloomington

(Awarded Posthumously) Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Andrew P. Wilke, North Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Mark A. Wood, Rogers Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner Sang Yang, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata

MASTER OF SCIENCEStacy M. Abel, Saint Peter Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Gail Zahn Natasha B. Agha, Rochester Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Moulid M. Ahmed, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Kim A. Allen, North Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Johannes G. Anderson, Kenosha,

Wisconsin Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Melia R. Archambault, Waconia Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Gretta M. Arvesen, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jean Haar

Katelyn J. Astedt, Ham Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Olamide R. Awoyemi, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Tara A. Bauman, Papillion,

Nebraska Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Jean L. Berg, Gaylord Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Dipti V. Bhale, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Sarah J. Binkley, Prior LakeAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue

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Sharlene R. Bjerke, Blaine Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Donna M. Boesche, Glencoe Educational Studies: Elementary Education Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Anne E. Bruns, Worthington Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Nicole M. Buesgens, Cologne Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke

Harris E. Burkhalter, MoundHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum

Natalie L. Burnell, SavageGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey BuchananThesis: Training and Education of

Certified Nursing Assistants in Nursing Homes

James C. Burnett, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Heather N. Casteel, Faribault Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

David L. Christenson, Savage School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis

Rina Dangol, NepalGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Kristin L. Dehrkoop, KasotaSociology: Human Services, Planning and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Carson Matthew J. Denton, Austin, Texas Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Charon K. Doyscher, Round Lake Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Elizabeth A. Drahota, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jo A. Dunham, Minneapolis Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller

Jennifer G. Elston, WindomSociology: Human Services, Planning and AdministrationAdvisor: Donald Ebel Kimberly R. Falish, Woodbury Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Aaron Jeffrey

David M. Gindorff, Lake Crystal Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Theron J. Gjersvik, Alden Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Tiffany A. Goodnough, Janesville Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Michael A. Grandt, Hudson,

Wisconsin Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Mary S. Green, Fairmont Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Anne M. Griffin, Rochester Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Kayla J. Hall, Watertown, South DakotaEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

Jonathan R. Hammel, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Javier-Jose Lopez-Jimenez

Frances A. Hennen, Le Sueur Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. M Larsen

Emily K. Hildebrant Iffert, Statesboro, Georgia

AnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Peter J. Jacobson, Belle Plaine Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Laura E. Jahr, ArlingtonRehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Malorie L. Johnson, Waseca Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Phillip L. Johnson, Lake Crystal Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Dustin L. Julius, North Mankato School Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe Jennifer L. Kellen, Owatonna Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Christine P. Kile, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Alicia P. Krone, Saint Michael Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch

Erin M. Lawrence, MaplewoodSociology: Human Services, Planning and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Luis Posas Peiyu Lee, Taiwan Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Thesis: The Impacts of a Project-

Based Research Course: A Mixed Method Survey of Students, Alumni, and Teachers in Li-Shan High School, Taipei, Taiwan

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Meredith O. Lemiso, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass

Emily F. Lowry, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Teri J. Malakowsky, Saint James Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jodi Malecha, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jean Haar

Srinivas Rao Mallela, India Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Stefanie E. McLaughlin,

Minneapolis Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Kelly M. Meissner, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Aaron Jeffrey

Krysta L. Meyer, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

Sarah D. Monson, MadeliaAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Paul Brown

Kristin A. Moore, Mapleton Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Scott A. Morrissey, Faribault Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Erin S. Murray, Bloomington Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Mara E. Natrakul, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Dana M. Nelson, Lake Elmo Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Michelle M. Oman, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Holly M. Pahl, Rochester Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Tina M. Pannkuk, Albert Lea Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry Suneel K. Parvathareddy, India Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. John Romas Ankit M. Patel, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Bhaumik J. Patel, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Darshankumar V. Patel, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Ravikumar M. Patel, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Sushant Paudel, NepalGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan Julie A. Poyzer, Estherville, Iowa Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Kazi M. Rahman, Bangladesh Community Health Education Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Amanda E. Reed, Owatonna Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Jennifer A. Reinartz, Austin Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Wendi M. Renken, Newport Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Matthew M. Roberts, Hutchinson Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brandi J. Roeker, Pemberton Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Gathak P. Ruei, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke

Kim R. Schafer, Minnetonka Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Rochelle A. Schelling, Rochester Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller Gail E. Schmidt, Belle Plaine Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Nicole L. Schuett, Zimmerman Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Megan A. Schwarz, Le Sueur Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Ting-Yuan Shiue, TaiwanGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Thad M. Shunkwiler, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Aaron Jeffrey

Gilma Silva, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

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Adam R. Smith, Montgomery Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Miteshkumar D. Soni, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Pierce A. Stepp, MinneapolisAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Susan Schalge

Montana Storm, MankatoHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Humberto Loayza

Emily Stortz, Palos Heights, IllinoisAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Ann E. Studer, Clara City Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Krishna J. Suthar, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Andrea Sutherland, Eagan Library Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Jennifer L. Thompson, Gibbon Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Scott G. Tiedens, Apple Valley Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Thomas N. Truedson, RichfieldPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Lisa D. Vadnie, Ames, Iowa Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Matthew S. Vosler, Eaton, Ohio Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Tammie D. Walker, Princeton Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Marya K. Washburn, Asheville, North Carolina

Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Jessica L. Weiler, Bettendorf, Iowa Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Molly J. Weinandt, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Nathan Williams, Maple GroveSociology: CorrectionsAdvisor: Dr. William Wagner Phillip E. Wiltzius, Chehalis,

WashingtonCommunity Health Education Advisor: Dr. Roy Kammer

Sara K. Wolf, Farmington Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller

Bruce S. Yang, MinneapolisSociology: CorrectionsAdvisor: Dr. William WagnerThesis: Perceptions of the Police: The

Case of the Hmong

Chia-Ching Yeh, TaiwanGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell Danielle J. Yungerberg, North Mankato Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Hamid Yunus, Redlands, California

Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGStephanie M. Arendt, Faribault Nursing Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Sarah L. Bartlett, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Allison B. Berg Heinemann, Albert Lea Nursing Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt

Rebekah J. Boer, Lakeville Nursing Advisor: Dr. Donna Brauer Lori M. Creagan, Bloomington NursingAdvisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer Christine A. Diederich, Otsego Nursing Advisor: Dr. Diane WittThesis: Effectiveness of 50,000

unit Vitamin D Megadose in Normalizing Serum 25OHD Levels in Minnesota

BethAnn M. Frazier, Columbia Heights Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Mindy L. Hynes, Crystal Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Elizabeth L. Jahn, Rochester NursingAdvisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers Nicole M. Marti, Alexandria Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Zacharia G. Ogwang, Coon Rapids Nursing Advisor: Dr. Mary Bliesmer

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Mary W. Prescott, Saint Paul Nursing Advisor: Dr. Diane WittThesis: The Experience of Having

a Permanent Hemodialysis Vascular Access from the Patient’s Perspective

Lorie A. Schulz, Rochester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Pamela L. Triplett, White Bear Lake Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue BellThesis: Femoral Artery Sheath

Removal: A Comparison of Techniques on Patient Outcomes and Nursing Perception

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKJihan A. Ali, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Christina S. Anderley, Le Sueur Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Karen J. Appel, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo Deanna M. Aufderheide, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Elli M. Bach, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Susan E. Carpenter, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Lynda M. Devine, Faribault Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Kelly L. Dulohery, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt BethanyAnne M. Filzen, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Sheena N. Gasner, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Nicole S. Goettl, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Melissa M. Haugh, Easton Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Anna M. Johanson, Elysian Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Cheryl A. Kack, Canby Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Annette M. Kleinschrodt, Albert Lea Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Tammie L. Knick, Gibbon Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Rebecca M. Mensing, Blue Earth Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Angela L. Nelson, Tracy Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez

Craig J. Padgett, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Ricki L. Pribyl, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Alyssa K. Schlager, Jackson Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Lora R. Schoewe, Eagle Lake Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Michelle L. Schulz, Mazeppa Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Kari D. Velzke, Cleveland Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Tanya M. Walerius, New Prague Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Joseph B. Waller, Austin Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Hannah L. Winkler, Saint Michael Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Melanie J. Wurtzberger, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Rebecca A. Zuehlke, Windom Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Harry Krampf, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Alicia M. Anderson, NursingTaryn J. Ashland, NursingElizabeth A. Benson, NursingSamantha J. Biehn, NursingNicole S. Black, Community HealthLindsay E. Broughten, NursingStephanie M. Gunnink, NursingLindsey E. Hagen, NursingBrooke E. Hensel, NursingJenny L. Hoese, NursingLarisa K. Inveiss, NursingAmber M. Jensen, NursingStephanie E. Kerkaert, Family

Consumer ScienceKristen L. Kesslar, NursingMonica L. Knauer, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Jessica E. Lahr, NursingJennifer J. Lang, Communication DisordersRenee A. Lips, Alcohol and Drug StudiesInge E. Milius, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Rachel J. Olson, NursingLindsey R. O’Neill, NursingStaci A. Royer, Family Consumer

ScienceJackieLee J. Schneider, NursingRasmita Shrestha, NursingCorinne R. Thayer, NursingAshley N. Wolf, Dental Hygiene

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Tammy S. Almsted, Dental HygieneMallory A. Augustin, NursingCourtney K. Becker, NursingVanessa L. Beranek, NursingMichelle M. Bigaouette, Sport ManagementMaheder A. Bitew, NursingJessica R. Brouwers, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Elizabeth K. Bull, Nursing

Lauren P. Butters, NursingRebecca A. Clarksean, Recreation,

Parks and Leisure ServicesSandra J. Conrad, Family Consumer

ScienceMichael T. Cullen, NursingAmy M. Delmonico, NursingKatie J. Desotelle, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesJennifer L. Farlow, Family Consumer

ScienceChelsea L. Goosen, NursingAnna L. Gove, NursingCarly J. Gregersen, Family Consumer

ScienceSarah A. Hayes, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesHannah R. Huttner, Sport ManagementAmy N. Jones, NursingKiera A. LaRoche, NursingCaitlin LaTulipe, NursingDavid M. Lindell, Sport ManagementLa Lor, Dental HygieneNatalie A. Lyster, NursingMisty D. McColley, Communication DisordersKate A. Munson, Family Consumer

ScienceMegan J. Norstrom, NursingOmolayo O. Ogunnowo, NursingJacob S. Pawol, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Holly A. Rosevold, NursingKailey R. Sammon, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Karen R. Scaletta, NursingMorgan K. Schaff, NursingKatie M. Schaufler, NursingJennifer A. Schiltz, Community HealthTraci E. Schueller, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesTroy D. Sherwood, Alcohol and Drug StudiesSmriti Shrestha, NursingLaura E. Smith, Nursing

Amanda J. Troyer, Alcohol and Drug StudiesKristin R. Veldhuisen, Alcohol and

Drug StudiesAnna C. Voltmer, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Andrew J. Wendt, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

CUM LAUDEJacqueline M. Bauman, Dental HygieneBryant J. Black, Sport ManagementAlexander J. Cizek, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Chad G. Clinton, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesLucas D. Eckstein, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesKalli J. Elman, Physical Education

(Teaching)Kalli J. Elman, School Health

EducationKristina A. Elman, Family Consumer

Science EducationTeresa K. Fleischman, Communication DisordersBrianna M. Fuhrman, NursingDesiree R. Garrett, Family Consumer

ScienceAshley K. Goettig, Family Consumer

ScienceLauren L. Harvey, Family Consumer

ScienceMinako Hio, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesKatie L. Hyska, Community HealthColleen M. Ireland, Communication DisordersAmelia M. Johnson, Family Consumer

ScienceJoel J. Johnson, Community HealthRaymond L. Jordan, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Sean J. Jost, Nursing

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Erica J. Kelly, Family Consumer Science

Kara M. Mason, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Theresa M. McGowan, NursingHilary D. Menke, Physical Education

(Teaching)

Hilary D. Menke, School Health Education

Krista L. Peterson, NursingTyson L. Peterson, Physical Education

(Teaching)Tyson L. Peterson, School Health

Education

Heidi L. Schultz, Alcohol and Drug StudiesAlicia R. St Germain, Dental HygieneJilliann M. Swedberg, NursingKatie M. Weber, NursingCass A. Wierschem, Physical

Education (Teaching)Bryce R. Wilkerson, Sport Management

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Lynnette Engeswick,Chairperson

Tammy S. Almsted, BS, Eau Galle, Wisconsin

Jacqueline M. Bauman, BS, Minnetonka

Wendy A. Beyer, BS, Manawa, Wisconsin

Radwa M. Elkaffas, BS, ShakopeeCynthia C. Foss, BS, SpringfieldWendy K. Korth, BS, Bangor,

WisconsinLa Lor, BS, Elk Mound, WisconsinKelly R. Plekkenpol, BS, Cold SpringStephanie M. Schank, BS, Arcadia,

WisconsinSusanne L. Schmidt, BS, BemidjiTracy L. Shea, BS, AndoverAlicia R. St Germain, BS, BlaineAshley N. Wolf, BS, Spencer,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Michelle R. Breccia, BS, MankatoAmber R. Caviness, BS, MankatoSandra J. Conrad, BS, Vadnais HeightsKristina A. Elman, BS, Buffalo Center,

IowaJennifer L. Farlow, BS, BloomingtonDesiree R. Garrett, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaKindel R. Gehl, BS, DundeeAshley K. Goettig, BS, WorthingtonCarly J. Gregersen, BS, Big LakeLauren L. Harvey, BS, East Bethel

D d Sarah A. Jamieson, BS, MontgomeryKayla J. Jay, BS, BrainerdAmelia M. Johnson, BS, Saint Louis ParkErica J. Kelly, BS, Red WingStephanie E. Kerkaert, BS, RussellMegan A. Lamont, BS, WatervilleJennelle K. Leech, BS, MankatoTara J. Ludwigson, BS, EaganArlene B. McEwen, BS, MinneapolisKate A. Munson, BS, WaconiaDavie A. Reinhardt, BS, White Bear LakeStaci A. Royer, BS, WasecaTara L. Tibbetts, BS, MankatoMaly V. Tossey, BS, Saint PaulAndrea M. Vanderwerf, BS, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson

Lindsay M. Aho, BS, Spring Valley, California

Nicole S. Black, BS, FairfaxJenna L. Capuzzi, BS, RochesterAmanda K. Ciesinski, BS, Saint Louis ParkThomas J. Elliott, BS, Armstrong, IowaKalli J. Elman, BS, Buffalo Center,

IowaRahmo H. Hassan, BS, MankatoFrances A. Hennen, BS, Le SueurAndrea C. Heronimus, BS, Brandon,

South DakotaCassandra N. Hibbard, BS, Apple ValleySagal Y. Hussein, BS, MankatoKatie L. Hyska, BS, NorthfieldKelly J. Hyska, BS, NorthfieldApril R. Igo, BS, White Bear LakeJoel J. Johnson, BS, WasecaAshlie R. Langfus, BS, Maple Grove

Renee A. Lips, BS, MankatoBrittany K. Lorsung, BS, MapletonJenica J. Lyon, BS, EaganDaniel C. Massaglia, BS, St. Louis,

MissouriHilary D. Menke, BS, Ledyard, IowaMohamud A. Mohamed, BS,

RochesterMusse A. Mohamed, BS, RochesterNicole T. Morrisette, BS, Forest LakeMelissa K. Neal, BS, MurdockJane N. Njuguna, BS, KenyaTyson L. Peterson, BS, Toronto, South DakotaSandra L. Popowski, BS, IvanhoeThomas W. Pothen, BS, FaribaultErica M. Schavey, BS, Blue EarthJennifer A. Schiltz, BS, RosemountHeidi L. Schultz, BS, OwatonnaTroy D. Sherwood, BS, MankatoJohn C. Slavik, BS, MankatoPatrick R. Starbeck, BS, Saint PeterWilliam A. Surratt, BS, NorthfieldAmanda J. Troyer, BS, FairmontPanoulia Vang, BS, OakdaleKristin R. Veldhuisen, BS, RochesterAshley A. Wise, BS, ChaskaMonica A. Zimmer, BS, Edina

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson

Erica M. Bentz, BS, AnnandaleJacob L. Berhow, BS, HaywardMolly J. Bethke, BS, MahtomediMichelle M. Bigaouette, BS, ChaskaBryant J. Black, BS, AlexandriaSean P. Borman, BS, MankatoBrigette H. Botten, BS, HanskaJessica R. Brouwers, BS, EllendaleChase W. Caywood, BS, DuluthAlexander J. Cizek, BS, Bloomington

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Jeremy R. Clark, BS, MankatoJames C. Dale, BS, Nunda, New YorkCole O. deCathelineau, BS, North

MankatoThomas J. Elliott, BS, Armstrong, IowaKalli J. Elman, BS, Buffalo Center,

IowaDrew E. Everett, BS, ShakopeeBrandon J. Forrer, BS, ZimmermanDavid A. Gabrovic, II, BS, Ladysmith,

WisconsinNicole L. Gunderman, BS, FuldaAustin D. Hamilton, BS, Gregory,

South DakotaJoseph P. Hazuka, BS, New UlmRobert G. Hoffner, III, BS,

ChanhassenHannah R. Huttner, BS, MinnetonkaAndrew C. Isenberg, BS, Brooklyn ParkRyan P. Jensen, BS, PrincetonRaymond L. Jordan, BS, White Bear LakeKevin D. Klug, BS, CaledoniaMonica L. Knauer, BS, Brookfield,

WisconsinTimothy J. Langer, BS, BeckerMatthew J. Lembi, BS, MankatoDavid M. Lindell, BS, Grand RapidsLuke T. Lundquist, BS, North MankatoKara M. Mason, BS, MankatoHilary D. Menke, BS, Ledyard, IowaInge E. Milius, BS, Plainfield, IowaErich W. Munsch, BS, Lino LakesEvan A. Palmatier, BS, Red WingJacob S. Pawol, BS, Blair, NebraskaAndrew J. Peterson, BS, MankatoTyson L. Peterson, BS, Toronto, South DakotaThomas J. Pribble, BS, ShakopeeDaniel A. Priebe, BS, New HopeKelvin B. Rodgers, Jr., BS, South Saint PaulKailey R. Sammon, BS, FaribaultAndrew T. Schoonover, BS,

Boyceville, WisconsinJohn C. Slavik, BS, MankatoPatrick R. Starbeck, BS, Saint PeterAdam J. Surfus, BS, Middleton,

WisconsinBenjamin J. Theis, BS, ChaskaKatherine A. Vavra, BS, North MankatoAnna C. Voltmer, BS, RichfieldBenjamin J. Vondal, BS, ChatfieldAnthony D. Vroman, BS, Milroy

Cass A. Wierschem, BS, WillmarBryce R. Wilkerson, BS, Chisago CityBrooke N. Woitas, BS, HaywardKevin E. Zimmerman, BS,

Bloomington

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor James Wise,Chairperson

Nathan W. Altman, BS, Ham LakeSteven C. Anderson, BS, RosevilleLindsay L. Beck, BS, GoodviewRebecca A. Clarksean, BS, CanbyChad G. Clinton, BS, LakevilleKatie J. Desotelle, BS, Eden PrairieDaniel D. Determan, BS, Saint PaulEvan W. Dickey, BS, MankatoLucas D. Eckstein, BS, Mount Horeb,

WisconsinDenise M. Elmquist, BS, EdinaRyan L. Garbers, BS, WelcomeGregory P. Hamman, BS, Saint PeterSarah A. Hayes, BS, ChaskaMinako Hio, BS, JapanMatthew D. Ische, BS, Apple ValleyJessica R. Janke, BS, OwatonnaDerek D. Jones, BS, MaplewoodElizabeth S. McCann, BS, JacksonLindsey M. Nelson, BS, Mason City,

IowaHeather L. Odenthal, BS, New PragueMiranda L. Ohme, BS, North MankatoJason L. Oldefendt, BS, OwatonnaElizabeth L. Quall, BS, MankatoDaniel J. Ressler, BS, FaribaultMatthew R. Riebow, BS, Vadnais

HeightsTiffany J. Schiele, BS, GlenwoodTraci E. Schueller, BS, Mosinee,

WisconsinJosh C. Simon, BS, New PragueMatthew J. Thorn, BS, Rush CityLuke A. Weinandt, BS, CambridgeAndrew J. Wendt, BS, MankatoPeter L. Woitas, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Lund, Chairperson

Shayna T. Baker, BS, Madison LakeTeresa K. Fleischman, BA, RochesterColleen M. Ireland, BA, MankatoErin A. Jandro, BS, LanesboroJennifer J. Lang, BS, Apple ValleyMisty D. McColley, BS, Janesville

SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Marcia Stevens, Chairperson

Alicia M. Anderson, BS, ArlingtonKatie M. Arnold, BS, Saint PaulTaryn J. Ashland, BS, Milford, IowaMallory A. Augustin, BS, BurnsvilleCourtney K. Becker, BS, CaledoniaCarly J. Behnke, BS, MankatoElizabeth A. Benson, BS, MankatoVanessa L. Beranek, BS, New UlmSamantha J. Biehn, BS, DoverMaheder A. Bitew, BS, MinneapolisJoLynn K. Bonk, BS, Apple ValleyRachel M. Brooks, BS, Maple GroveLindsay E. Broughten, BS, LakevilleElizabeth K. Bull, BS, PrincetonLauren P. Butters, BS, Scottsdale,

ArizonaMichael T. Cullen, BS, Maple GroveAmy M. Delmonico, BS, BlaineMichelle L. Dent, BS, Saint PeterNicole L. Dornfeld, BS, Maple GroveMolly B. Dwyer, BS, Saint PaulDennis J. Eggersdorfer, BS, North MankatoBrianna M. Fuhrman, BS, ZimmermanTammie J. Goerdt, BS, Two HarborsChelsea L. Goosen, BS, Olathe,

KansasAnna L. Gove, BS, RochesterStephanie M. Gunnink, BS, StacyLindsey E. Hagen, BS, AnokaKatherine J. Heise, BS, ElmoreBrooke E. Hensel, BS, North MankatoJennifer A. Hoechst, BS, MankatoJenny L. Hoese, BS, WatertownMary L. Homola, BS, EyotaLarisa K. Inveiss, BS, SartellAmber M. Jensen, BS, PaynesvilleAmy N. Jones, BS, North Mankato

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Sean J. Jost, BS, MorrisKristen L. Kesslar, BS, BloomingtonNaomi J. Kettner, BS, NicolletJessica E. Lahr, BS, PaynesvilleKiera A. LaRoche, BS, FaribaultCaitlin LaTulipe, BS, MinnetonkaKieran A. Loparco, BS, MankatoNatalie A. Lyster, BS, Oshkosh,

WisconsinJillian E. Majeski, BS, North MankatoRobin J. Martinek, BS, Elk RiverTheresa M. McGowan, BS, MankatoGeorge O. Mongare, BS, RosemountAmanda M. Nelson, BS, MarshallKathleen R. Nelson, BS, Le SueurNicole A. Niswander, BS,

Ocheyedan, IowaMegan J. Norstrom, BS, Maple Grove

Jessica A. Nustad, BS, Detroit LakesOmolayo O. Ogunnowo, BS,

NigeriaRachel J. Olson, BS, BlaineLindsey R. O’Neill, BS, New Hampton, IowaKrista L. Peterson, BS, Ham LakeCourtney A. Pohlen, BS, GhentKristine K. Pollock, BS, LakevilleAmy S. Ramaker, BS, MankatoAlaina M. Reinke, BS, Blue EarthAna C. Rivera, BS, ShakopeeHolly A. Rosevold, BS, North MankatoKara D. Sand, BS, Brooklyn ParkJenna L. Sandgren, BS, ChaskaAnn P. Sattler, BS, BloomingtonKaren R. Scaletta, BS, Sioux City,

Iowa

Morgan K. Schaff, BS, CambridgeKatie M. Schaufler, BS, StewartJackieLee J. Schneider, BS, LafayetteRasmita Shrestha, BS, NepalSmriti Shrestha, BS, NepalAngelina I. Silko, BS, ShakopeeLaura E. Smith, BS, MankatoJahred N. Stephens, BS, MankatoJilliann M. Swedberg, BS, FaribaultCorinne R. Thayer, BS, Lake CrystalAmy C. Vinkemeier, BS, GlencoeDawn M. Violette, BS, WoodburyKatie M. Weber, BS, North MankatoJean E. Wentink, BS, Rochester

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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEEmily E. Cowan, Elementary EducationBetsy A. Hawes, Elementary EducationAmber S. Heilig, Elementary EducationCarli J. Huss, Elementary EducationCourtney M. Magnuson, Elementary EducationJenna C. Richter, Elementary EducationTricia J. Soupir, Elementary Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDEAshley M. Alexander, Elementary EducationRachel A. Bardon, Elementary EducationAmber L. Beadell, Elementary EducationTanya L. Coovert, Elementary EducationAlicia M. Deutschmann, Elementary EducationKeith R. Devine, Aviation

Kaitlin J. Drifka, Elementary EducationAlyssa M. Edel, Elementary EducationWhitney D. Fox, Elementary EducationAbby M. Grajewski, Elementary EducationKatelyn J. Hatanpa, Elementary EducationNaomi J. Hilmas, Elementary EducationMeghan M. Hoehn, Elementary EducationLindsay A. Jensen, Elementary EducationTracie A. Klauer, AviationJay M. Landsteiner, Elementary EducationJennifer L. Lohrmann, Elementary EducationKari L. McManigal, Special EducationAngela L. Noteboom, Special EducationHolly A. Oak, Elementary Education

Katelin M. Rains, Elementary EducationRebecca L. Sanft, Elementary EducationSara J. Sickels, Elementary Education

CUM LAUDEAlison L. Anderson, Special EducationStaci J. Betlach, Elementary EducationRachel M. Chlan, Special EducationJeremy J. Franzwa, AviationBrandon M. Papenfuss, Elementary EducationJanelle M. Peterson, Elementary EducationLaura A. Phelps, Elementary EducationKatie M. Reuvers, Elementary EducationAlana C. Stafford, Elementary EducationShelby L. Turner, Special EducationChristianne C. Wehrenberg,

Elementary Education

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AND BUSINESS EDUCATION

Professor Nahid E. Daidzic, Chairperson

Jay A. Anderson, BS, EaganBryan L. Bennett, BS, ElginKeith R. Devine, BS, MankatoScott G. Eisel, BS, BurnsvilleJeremy J. Franzwa, BS, Saint CloudLucas J. Hartwig, BS, Markesan,

Wisconsin

Erik J. Ingalls, BS, Saint MichaelTracie A. Klauer, BS, Milwaukee,

WisconsinJoseph H. Kolbinger, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinBrian J. Krueger, BS, Merrill,

WisconsinEric T. Lefeber, BS, Howards Grove,

WisconsinChristopher D. Lykins, BS, North MankatoLindsay J. Ulmer, BS, Tabor, South DakotaBrandon S. Wright, BS, Excelsior

DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jackie Lewis,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Julie Carlson,Chairperson

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DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONProfessor Peggy Ballard,Chairperson

Ashley M. Alexander, BS, MinnetristaRachel A. Bardon, BS, MankatoAmber L. Beadell, BS, MankatoStaci J. Betlach, BS, North MankatoCorinne C. Binder, BS, LakevilleDerrick A. Blake, BS, Brooklyn ParkAmanda F. Clancy, BS, Brooklyn ParkSarah K. Cook, BS, ExcelsiorAlicia M. Coop, BS, Belle PlaineTanya L. Coovert, BS, Eden PrairieEmily E. Cowan, BS, IonaAlicia M. Deutschmann, BS,

MankatoBriana M. Dose, BS, MankatoKaitlin J. Drifka, BS, Cedarburg,

WisconsinAlyssa M. Edel, BS, MontgomeryCammey A. Emans, BS, BackusWhitney D. Fox, BS, HopkinsAbby M. Grajewski, BS, FaribaultKatelyn J. Hatanpa, BS, DaytonBetsy A. Hawes, BS, OttertailAmber S. Heilig, BS, North BranchNaomi J. Hilmas, BS, VirginiaMeghan M. Hoehn, BS, Saint PeterMegan M. Hoffmeyer, BS, Shakopee

Carli J. Huss, BS, ChaskaLindsay A. Jensen, BS, FarmingtonLisa R. Krause-Hoover, BS, MankatoTayden Kuhn, BS, WoodburyJay M. Landsteiner, BS, MapletonJennifer L. Lohrmann, BS, FaribaultCourtney M. Magnuson, BS,

RosemountArlene B. McEwen, BS, MinneapolisSarah B. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieMolly M. Moriarty, BS, JordanHolly A. Oak, BS, LeCenterBrandon M. Papenfuss, BS, Lino LakesBrae W. Parsons, BS, Parkfalls,

WisconsinJanelle M. Peterson, BS, Apple ValleyLaura A. Phelps, BS, MankatoKatelin M. Rains, BS, Coon RapidsKelly J. Rands, BS, DuluthKatie M. Reuvers, BS, FaribaultJenna C. Richter, BS, Milford, IowaRebecca L. Sanft, BS, Saint Paul ParkLindsay M. Schullo, BS, VictoriaSara J. Sickels, BS, Albert LeaTricia J. Soupir, BS, New LondonAlana C. Stafford, BS, EaganMegan L. Stofferan, BS, Sibley, IowaAmanda S. Ulrich, BS, OwatonnaChristianne C. Wehrenberg, BS,

Apple ValleyDavid S. Welch, BS, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARY

PROGRAMSProfessor Kathleen Foord,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Joel Stephenson,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Gwen Berry,Chairperson

Alison L. Anderson, BS, Saint Louis Park

Rachel M. Chlan, BS, JordanKathryn J. Erdall, BS, EdinaCassandra G. Funk, BS, ShakopeeAshley M. Hook, BS, EaganJillian A. Lindstrom, BS, BlaineKari L. McManigal, BS, CologneAngela L. Noteboom, BS, Eden

PrairiePaige N. Prescher, BS, MantorvilleEric R. Reichow, BS, Saint PaulAndria L. Seline, BS, AndoverLindsey K. Siebenaler, BS, LakevilleShelby L. Turner, BS, Bloomington

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SUMMA CUM LAUDEAllen E. Benson, Political ScienceWilliam S. Boegeman, Social Studies

and EducationLauren M. Cardoni, PsychologyKristen M. Gehrke, HistoryKirstin J. Goltz, PsychologyNa Young Heo, International

RelationsPatricia D. Hopkins, PsychologyKimberly A. Kolander, Geography:

ProfessionalCarey S. Langer, Social Studies and

EducationJi-Yeon Lee, International RelationsRenee A. Lips, Social WorkPhilipp Nagel, Geography:

ProfessionalYuyoung Park, International RelationsYuyoung Park, EconomicsMark P. Schroepfer, Social Studies

and EducationLori A. Skarupa, PsychologyDanielle R. Thomas, GeographyDanielle R. Thomas, Urban and

Regional StudiesJulie M. Wood, Social WorkSoyeon Yang, GeographySoyeon Yang, International Relations

MAGNA CUM LAUDEBradley D. Becker, Geography:

ProfessionalGlenda L. Becthold, Social WorkAshley M. Bemmels, Social WorkKyle A. Blahnik, Social Studies and

EducationJade L. Blekestad, Social WorkAndrew D. Block, Social Studies and

EducationDavid W. Brouwer, Law EnforcementAdam R. Doll, GeographyAdam R. Doll, Social Studies and

Education

Elizabeth M. Donkers, CorrectionsMatthew R. Duggan, PsychologyJennifer L. Ek, Social WorkRyan C. Fitzgerald, Law EnforcementTiffany M. Gullord, Social WorkEva M. Guthrie, Women’s StudiesJenna R. Helget, PsychologyMeghan M. Hellmann, Political ScienceMeghan M. Hellmann, Law EnforcementMatthew R. Heytens, Law EnforcementCecilia Hillman, PsychologyAnna M. Hoehle, International RelationsLeh Y. Htet, PsychologySitha Im, International RelationsHan Jang, PsychologyAshley M. Jilek, SociologyHee Jung, International RelationsBoram Kim, International RelationsKelsey R. Leonard, Social WorkErica M. Lozano, Ethnic StudiesErica M. Lozano, Political SciencePatrick M. McCoy, Political ScienceSean T. McMonagle, CorrectionsKylie M. Melvin, AnthropologyEthan D. Regan, EconomicsChristopher R. Ross, Social Studies

and EducationThomas G. Schwaegerl, EconomicsMiseon Shin, International RelationsElena Shrestha, SociologyMartha L. Sorenson, Social WorkAmber L. Sternitzke, CorrectionsSalem Taye, International RelationsNicholas M. Thul, Law EnforcementNicholas M. Thul, Political ScienceNaomi L. Timm, PsychologyAmanda J. Troyer, PsychologyChoua Vue, Ethnic Studies

CUM LAUDETiffany D. Adams, PsychologyStephen J. Anderson, EconomicsDavid S. Bachman, PsychologyElizabeth A. Brielmaier, PsychologyBradley J. Bunkers, Law EnforcementMegan E. Cade, Social WorkMelissa A. Dorn, SociologyNichole M. Glass, SociologyHeidi J. Hardel, CorrectionsAmanda L. Hirmer, AnthropologyJoHannah E. Hoffner, PsychologyMelanie M. Hoheisel, Social WorkKatherine A. Hutton, Social WorkBenjamin L. Kelly, Political ScienceCrystal L. Kopischke, CorrectionsChristopher A. Langr, Law EnforcementMark D. Lindgren, Geography:

ProfessionalAlyssa R. Malecha, AnthropologyAlyssa R. Malecha, HistoryKevin M. Melchior, Law EnforcementHassan A. Mohamed, GeographyHassan A. Mohamed, PsychologyAmanda K. Nelson, Social WorkKenyon C. Petersen, EconomicsTara S. Possehl, CorrectionsJolene L. Reisdorfer, Social WorkAdam R. Taylor, Social Studies and

EducationThea M. Thiessen, GeographyThea M. Thiessen, Urban and

Regional StudiesReid J. Van Thomme, CorrectionsJames A. Thul, Political ScienceBryan D. Weinhagen, Social WorkJacob M. Wiese, Social WorkTyler J. Woelfel, Ethnic StudiesTat-Wei Yeap, Urban and Regional Studies

College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by John C. Alessio, Dean.

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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director

Lisa E. Graham, BS, Eden PrairieChristopher W. Schroeder, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Paul Brown, Interim Chairperson

Joshua B. Anderson, BS, BagleyOliver T. Anderson, BS, MankatoAndrew A. Brown, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinAmanda L. Hirmer, BS, New RichlandJasmine C. Koncur, BS, ElkoAlyssa R. Malecha, BA, Saint PeterKylie M. Melvin, BS, Saint ClairAnna J. Starling, BS, Brooklyn Center

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson

Stephen J. Anderson, BS, LakevilleNathan J. Bowman, BS, FarmingtonKekeli N. Ekoue, BA, TogoJohn H. Huth, BS, ShakopeeRamy S. Khalil, BS, BlaineMitchell C. Lund, BA, Saint Louis ParkYuyoung Park, BA, Republic of KoreaKenyon C. Petersen, BS, MankatoEthan D. Regan, BS, New UlmAaron M. Schroeder, BS, BlaineThomas G. Schwaegerl, BS,

MontevideoErnest D. Walker, BS, Saint PaulSyed A. Zaidi, BS, Pakistan

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson

Elmi A. Alasow, BS, MankatoPeter O. Kach, BS, MankatoErica M. Lozano, BS, EaganChristopher W. Schroeder, BS, North MankatoChoua Vue, BS, White Bear LakeTyler J. Woelfel, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF GENDERAND WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson

Eva M. Guthrie, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson

Bradley D. Becker, BS, MadeliaAdam L. Bluhm, BS, PembertonAdam R. Doll, BS, Saint JamesJacob K. Engelman, BS, Ukiah,

CaliforniaWesley R. Gardner, BS, Lake Zurich,

IllinoisJonathan C. Graves, BS, WinnebagoPatrick G. Honl, BS, GaylordSalima B. Khan, BS, BloomingtonKimberly A. Kolander, BS, LakefieldMichael B. LaGuire, BS, MankatoCory M. Lee, BS, WalthamMark D. Lindgren, BS, Eden PrairieJesse R. Lutterman, BA, SherburnAnastacia J. Mertens, BS, WellsHassan A. Mohamed, BS, RochesterJames R. Mulvihill, II, BS, MankatoPhilipp Nagel, BS, GermanyJason L. Oldefendt, BS, OwatonnaJonathan E. Stoltman, BS, Little FallsThea M. Thiessen, BS, ButterfieldDanielle R. Thomas, BS, MankatoBrandon S. Wright, BS, ExcelsiorSoyeon Yang, BA, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL SCIENCE / LAW ENFORCEMENT)Professor Jeffrey Bumgarner, Chairperson

Christopher J. Aamot, BS, OwatonnaBrandon J. Alphs, BS, MankatoMikel B. Armstrong, BS, New UlmAdam W. Asmus, BA, GaylordLisa M. Barker, BA, MankatoAllen E. Benson, BS, WatervilleJohn R. Boelter, BS, ElysianDavid W. Brouwer, BS, MankatoBradley J. Bunkers, BS, OwatonnaBrian A. Burkstrand, BS, Eden PrairieAndrew R. Carpenter, BS, JordanMatthew J. Collins, BS, Faribault

Benigno A. Cruz Cano, BS, MankatoAndrew L. Dahl, BS, Red WingJustin D. D’Aigle, BS, IsantiKiel P. Davis, BS, RacineAlexandra N. Dutler, BS, MankatoRyan C. Fitzgerald, BS, WoodburyMario Forestal, BA, MankatoAndrew D. Franklin, BS, MankatoJames B. Granger, BA, PlymouthCatherine E. Grumley, BA, MankatoStephen A. Hebert, BS, Minnesota CityDaniel G. Heintz, BS, FarmingtonMeghan M. Hellmann, BS, Green Bay, WisconsinNa Young Heo, BA, Republic of

KoreaMatthew R. Heytens, BS, Superior,

WisconsinAnna M. Hoehle, BA, CorcoranJacob B. Hoerst, BS, FaribaultMolly M. Huber, BS, BloomingtonSitha Im, BA, MankatoNicholas B. Johannes, BS, New UlmHee Jung, BA, Republic of KoreaEmily E. Keim, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinBenjamin L. Kelly, BS, Albert LeaBoram Kim, BA, Republic of KoreaMatthew B. Lacny, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinChristopher A. Langr, BS, WasecaCorey T. LaPlante, BS, MankatoJi-Yeon Lee, BA, Republic of KoreaErica M. Lozano, BS, EaganElissa M. Lynne, BS, ChamplinPatrick M. McCoy, BS, Lake CrystalKevin M. Melchior, BS, Saint Paul ParkJames A. Mellies, BS, MankatoJustin S. Miller, BS, MankatoAbdirahin A. Mohamed, BS, BlaineJuan A. Munoz, BA, AustinAgnes Claudia B. Ndemo, BA,

MankatoAndrew T. Nelson, BS, WoodburyBoniface Njenga, BS, MankatoKatherine L. Oleske, BS, WorthingtonNikolas J. Oman, BS, MankatoYuyoung Park, BA, Republic of KoreaMarcus T. Penny, BS, WasecaShannon M. Pierce, BA, EskoCory J. Pitzl, BS, BurnsvilleKristina M. Purfeerst, BA, FaribaultJoshua J. Robertson, BA, MankatoAmber M. Scholl, BS, ChamplinRobert C. Sell, BS, Cannon FallsMiseon Shin, BA, Republic of Korea

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Shaun S. Stang, BS, MonticelloNathan G. Stoen, BS, FarwellSalem Taye, BA, ShoreviewJames A. Thul, BS, North MankatoNicholas M. Thul, BS, MankatoPeter Tuach, BA, MankatoLindsay J. Ulmer, BS, Tabor, South DakotaCourtney J. Walker, BS, MankatoChristopher L. Webber, BS, MankatoKatie L. Welch, BS, Rapid City, South DakotaAlexander M. Wilson, BS, New PragueSoyeon Yang, BA, Republic of KoreaMartina Zivkovic, BS, Mendota Heights

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Matt Loayza,Chairperson

Patrick J. Anderson, BS, SavageJames R. Benson, BS, WoodburyPatrick J. Blessinger, BA, Red WingNicholas J. Chepeus, BS, PlymouthLauren S. Dolechek, BS, LakevilleAdam J. Fitch, BA, Poplar Grove,

IllinoisKristen M. Gehrke, BA, New UlmBeth L. Keim, BS, MankatoAlyssa R. Malecha, BA, Saint PeterAbdirahin A. Mohamed, BS, BlaineDave J. Shuster, BS, MankatoJared Taylor, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Barry Ries,Chairperson

Tiffany D. Adams, BS, MankatoDavid S. Bachman, BS, ShoreviewElizabeth A. Brielmaier, BS, MankatoAshley M. Brown, BS, MinneapolisLauren M. Cardoni, BS, Ham LakePhothala Chanthavysouk, BS,

MankatoKimberly J. Clippard, BS, NicolletJane E. Craig, BS, MankatoRyan D. DeBlois, BS, ArlingtonMatthew R. Duggan, BS, South Bend, IndianaAdam W. Fox, BS, Arden HillsChristopher G. Frauendienst, BS,

MinneapolisKirstin J. Goltz, BS, Janesville

Kristal M. Gray, BS, KilkennyLaura K. Hager, BS, MankatoMichael A. Hamilton, BS, Brooklyn ParkJenna R. Helget, BS, MankatoCecilia Hillman, BS, HectorJoHannah E. Hoffner, BS, Inver Grove HeightsPatricia D. Hopkins, BA, MankatoLeh Y. Htet, BS, Wasco, CaliforniaNway W. Htut, BS, RichfieldMichelle L. Ivey, BS, LakevilleHan Jang, BS, Republic of KoreaJessica M. Madson, BS, Silver LakeAdam C. Mely, BS, BlaineHassan A. Mohamed, BS, RochesterDawn K. Oddson, BS, WindomDavid A. Przygoda, BA, MinnetonkaRyan W. Riebel, BS, MankatoEmily J. Robertson, BS, MankatoBenjamin A. Roiger, BS, MankatoLori A. Skarupa, BS, FaribaultNaomi L. Timm, BS, SpringfieldAmanda J. Troyer, BS, FairmontJessica J. Valenty, BS, Ham LakeMisti B. Wilmes, BS, Saint Peter

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator

Kyle A. Blahnik, BS, Red WingAndrew D. Block, BS, Vadnais HeightsWilliam S. Boegeman, BS, Prior LakeAdam R. Doll, BS, Saint JamesKyle L. Engdahl, BS, Inver Grove HeightsCarey S. Langer, BS, LonsdaleChristopher R. Ross, BS, EaganMark P. Schroepfer, BS, Sleepy EyeNathan W. Slama, BS, MankatoAdam R. Taylor, BS, MankatoEvan P. Wenkus, BS, Prior Lake

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson

Debra A. Appel, BSSW, North MankatoGlenda L. Becthold, BSSW, Saint JamesAshley M. Bemmels, BSSW, New UlmJade L. Blekestad, BSSW, Hanska

Marissa E. Brossard, BSSW, Chandler

Megan E. Cade, BSSW, Cottage GroveJessica L. Carlson, BSSW, New UlmMelissa M. Conway, BSSW, South Saint PaulJennifer A. Cook, BSSW, ChaskaJennifer L. Ek, BSSW, MankatoBrooke M. Greenig, BSSW, Saint PeterTiffany M. Gullord, BSSW, MankatoBethany C. Heller, BSSW, North MankatoMelanie M. Hoheisel, BSSW,

MankatoKatherine A. Hutton, BSSW, BlaineKelsey R. Leonard, BSSW,

HermantownRenee A. Lips, BSSW, MankatoJamie E. McMahon, BSSW,

ShakopeeMatthew J. Melvin, BSSW, MankatoAmanda K. Nelson, BSSW, Albert LeaDeeAnna J. Pfarr, BSSW, Le SueurShannon R. Raines, BSSW, FridleyJolene L. Reisdorfer, BSSW, AdrianSteven J. Ridler, BSSW, MankatoSara L. Rosa, BSSW, MankatoAnna C. Russell, BSSW, ChanhassenMartha L. Sorenson, BSSW, Eagle LakeBryan D. Weinhagen, BSSW, Saint PaulJacob M. Wiese, BSSW, ChaskaJulie M. Wood, BSSW, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Barbara Keating,Chairperson

Nicholas A. Boone, BA, North MankatoBrooke E. Bunkowske, BS, Grand RapidsLaTolya Carter, BS, CourtlandLinnelle M. Clark, BS, MankatoJohn A. Dahmen, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaElizabeth M. Donkers, BS, Brooklyn CenterMelissa A. Dorn, BS, MankatoBeau A. Drouillard, BS, FaribaultStephanie L. Duffy, BS, Janesville

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Christina R. Fleck, BS, MankatoNichole M. Glass, BS, Elk RiverDerek P. Guerrero, BS, ClevelandAmy M. Guzzi, BS, ChamplinBlake W. Hagert, BS, Redwood FallsAmber N. Hansen, BS, HutchinsonHeidi J. Hardel, BS, Le SueurCassandra C. Hauck, BS, ChaskaAndrea P. Herold, BS, Saint CloudJenna L. Hintz, BS, WasecaAshley M. Jilek, BS, WayzataMichael E. Johnson, BS, MankatoBrendan D. Kennedy, BS, FaribaultCrystal L. Kopischke, BS, MankatoKasey M. Kozitza, BA, MankatoJason J. Larson, BS, FountainAbigail M. Lentz, BS, AmboyDerek L. Longhenry, BS, Glencoe

Nathan J. Lotton, BS, MankatoSean T. McMonagle, BS, Eagle LakeAmanda L. Nygaard, BS, Circle PinesJokoni C. Omot, BS, MankatoLeekplay L. Paye, BS, MinneapolisTara S. Possehl, BS, FrontenacKaren B. Powers, BS, North MankatoBeth A. Schuler, BS, OwatonnaMichael B. Schultz, BS, Apple ValleyNicole R. Seeberg, BS, RosemountMary E. Seevers, BS, FarmingtonElena Shrestha, BS, NepalTaylor A. Sonnenfeld, BS, Maple GroveAmber L. Sternitzke, BS, Good ThunderAndrew T. Thrash, BA, Mankato

Jennifer M. Trostem, BS, OwatonnaReid J. Van Thomme, BS, FaribaultEpiphany J. Williams, BS,

Milwaukee, WisconsinAmy M. Wroblewski, BS,

MontgomeryRhea S. Wyss, BS, North MankatoAdam R. Yahnke, BS, Apple Valley

DEPARTMENT OF URBANAND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Anthony Filipovitch,Chairperson

Jessica A. Gramentz, BS, New UlmThea M. Thiessen, BS, ButterfieldDanielle R. Thomas, BS, MankatoTat-Wei Yeap, BS, Malaysia

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University-Wide Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages, (and choose to purchase) wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average). All students with honors (based on last semester) are listed in the program.

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.

University Scholars, who are graduates of the University’s Honors Program, wear gold stoles. The mission of the Honors Program is to provide top students with opportunities to pursue alternatives to general education, to meet at least weekly in small groups, and includes seminars, interdisciplinary seminars, service-learning, practicum, and a Senior Capstone Project.

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.

Presidential Scholars

Each 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.

Sean Robert Paskach Gerald and Jean Eick Presidential Scholar BS, Management

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Program Honors and DistinctionsAlpha 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 studying world languages. The purpose of the Society is 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. 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.

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 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.

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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.

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 doctor’s gown is 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, a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumnus from Prior Lake, Minnesota.

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.

Podium Backdrop FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. The four American Indian flags represented are: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community; Grand Portage Chippewa; Upper Sioux Community; and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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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 100,000 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 and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu.edu 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,

Gabriel Afolayan, ‘07President, 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 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 14,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,300 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 100,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

Minnesota State Mankato is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM

Chancellor James McCormick

Trustee Duane Benson, Treasurer, Minneapolis

Trustee Cheryl Dickson, St. Paul

Trustee Jacob Englund, Edina

Trustee Christopher Frederick, Mankato

Trustee Clarence Hightower, Vice Chair, St. Paul

Trustee Philip Krinkie, Shoreview

Trustee Dan McElroy, St. Paul

Trustee Alfredo Oliveira, Clearwater

Trustee David Paskach, Cottonwood

Trustee Thomas Renier, Duluth

Trustee Christine Rice, Lake Elmo

Trustee Louise Sundin, Minneapolis

Trustee Scott Thiss, Chair, Edina

Trustee James Van Houten, Minneapolis

Trusee Michael Vekich, Minneapolis

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard DavenportAnne BlackhurstRobert HoffmanMark JohnsonDouglas P. MayoHenry MorrisCarol StallkampRichard J. StrakaWalter Wolff

ANNOUNCERSKaren Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremonyOperations Director, KMSU Radio

James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. ceremonyGeneral Manager, KMSU Radio

VOLUNTEERSThe Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the alumni, staff and students whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts

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Miscellaneous InformationBeverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand. The stand will close 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Hmong Student Association.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in the hallway outside the arena.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the

Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.

Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the 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.

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.

Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Stone Pillars, MSU mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, etc.

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College Receptions

College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5Each graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Allied Health and Nursing Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate Degree.Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Arts and Humanities Reception10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CSU Hearth LoungeStudents graduating in the Departments of Art, Communication Studies, English, Mass Communications, Modern Languages, Open Studies, Philosophy and Associate of Arts, and their guests are invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Business Holiday Reception10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU Heritage Room 101Graduates, family and guests invited.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony - Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremony*Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Science, Engineering and Technology10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Main level of Ford Hall - Student Commons areaGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast - CSU Ballroom10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU BallroomEach graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate Degree.

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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