2013 spring program - UW

Dear friends, alumni and distinguished guests:
From our storied beginnings in 1909, when the La Crosse
Normal School was founded, to our place of prominence
today in 2013 the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
has grown into one of the best public universities in
the country. Thus we can be proud of many things — in
particular, today’s graduating class.
Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked UW-L
among the top five public universities in the Midwest who
offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the highest ranking
of any UW institution in this category. And we also now
are ranked No. 43 in Kiplinger Magazine’s list of the Top
100 Values in American Public Higher Education, further
recognition of our strong national leadership in advanced
education.
A commitment to excellence exists throughout the UW-L
campus, and the accomplishments listed on page five
showcase some of our most notable achievements.
But the greatest testament to our tradition of academic
excellence is the group of outstanding students who make
up today’s graduating class. Each one of them is a point
of pride, and we’re so very grateful for that.
So on behalf of the staff and faculty here at UW-L it’s my
pleasure to thank you for joining us today to celebrate the
crowning achievement of the university experience. The
future holds great promise for our graduates, and I hope
you are as proud of them as we are!
Best wishes,
Joe Gow
Chancellor
One Hundred Third Annual Spring Commencement
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Sunday, the nineteenth of May, two thousand thirteen
10 a.m. ceremony
College of Liberal Studies | College of Business Administration
2 p.m. ceremony
College of Science and Health
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance”.................................................................................................................................................Edward Elgar
UW-L Brass Ensemble, student directors
Processional Narration.............................................................................................. Terry Wirkus, Academic Technology Services
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Ceremony
Welcome...................................................................................................................................................................Joe Gow, Chancellor
Graduating Class Student Remarks................................................................ Paula Knudson, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Student Address
College of Liberal Studies..............................................................................................................................................Mary Coan
College of Science and Health.............................................................................................................................. Saskia Richter
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees...............................Heidi Macpherson, Provost/Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas.........................................................................................Joe Gow, Chancellor
Robert Hetzel, Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance
..........................................................................................Greg Reichert, Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement
College of Liberal Studies.......................................................................................................................Ruthann Benson, Dean
College of Business Administration.................................................................................................................Bruce May, Dean
College of Science and Health....................................................................................................................... Bruce Riley, Dean
New Alumni Welcome.............................................................................................................................. Lisa Butterfield, Class of ’83
UW-L Alumni Association Board President
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Singing of Alma Mater
The Alma Mater
Morning sun greets many banners
Colors dear, flag we love
On its westward way,
Float for aye;
Fair to us above all others Old La Crosse to thee,
Waves maroon and gray.
May we all be ever loyal
To thy memory.
Closing Remarks..................................................................................................................................................... Joe Gow, Chancellor
Recessional
“Triumphal March from Aida”.............................................................................................................................................................Verdi
Please remain seated during the processional and until all graduates and faculty have completed the recessional from commencement.
Mace Carriers
Tom Hench, College of Business Administration
Rafique Ahmed, College of Science and Health
Commencement Interpreter............................................................................................................................................... Colleen Cudo
Name Reader.............................................................................................................. Terry Wirkus, Academic Technology Services
................................................................................................................................................................................................ Kristine Wirkus
Commencement ushers are members of the Vanguard organization.
Note: Sound-enhancement earphones are available for hearing-impaired guests. Ask an usher if you would like to use the earphones.
Please return them to an usher after the ceremony.
A reception for graduates and their family and friends will be held immediately following the ceremonies.
Please proceed to South Hall to meet your graduate. A map of the La Crosse Center can be found on page 28.
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Academic Dress
The academic apparel worn by faculty and staff in the processional has its origins in the universities of the
Middle Ages. Because the universities grew out of church schools, both faculty and students were regarded as
part of the clergy, and wore clerical clothing based on monastic dress.
The head covering developed from the skull cap worn to protect tonsured heads in cold weather. In the
universities, the skull cap acquired a point at the top which gradually evolved into a tassel. In Europe, the bonnet
with a tassel is still worn, but has been replaced in America by the mortar board cap or tam with a tassel.
The style of the gown may have been borrowed from the Benedictine monk’s habit. In the Middle Ages, those
with bachelor’s and master’s degrees could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns.
The master’s gowns were often furred, a decoration surviving as the three velvet bars now used on the sleeves
of the doctoral gown.
The hood was originally worn over the head in bad weather, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders.
First worn by faculty and students, the hood is now added to the apparel of those with master’s and
doctoral degrees. The color of the velvet trim on the hood indicates the scholarly field, for example, dark blue
(philosophy), golden yellow (science), light blue (education), pink (music), apricot (nursing), drab (business), and
white (arts). The colors of the satin lining are those approved and authorized by the college or university from
which the degree was earned.
Medallion Symbolizes Authority
Wearing a medallion or seal of office has been a symbol of authority since the Middle Ages. The seal marked
official documents then; heads of institutions wore the seal around the neck to keep it in their possession. The
chancellor’s medallion features a design and materials that reflect UW-La Crosse. The mokume-gane or “wood
grain metal” used is a specialty of the campus jewelry studio.
Mace Shows Quest for Truth
Once a weapon in medieval combat, the mace was adopted by universities as a symbol of the power of the
quest for truth. The mace is carried in the commencement ceremony by a distinguished senior faculty member.
William R. Fiorini, a UW-L art professor, designed and made the medallion and mace, which were used for the
first time at the inauguration of Chancellor Judith L. Kuipers in September 1992.
The mace and medallion were given to the University by Mary Hebberd and Ruth Nixon-Davy, professors
emeriti. Silver plaques on the medallion box and mace stand acknowledge these gifts.
Symbols of Academic Achievement
Many undergraduate students are wearing items that reflect high academic achievement. Commencement
Honors are designated by silver cords, and are worn by students who have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade
point average. Those wearing gold cords have earned Commencement Highest Honors with at least a 3.75
average. Members of the Golden Key International Honour Society are wearing a medallion on a blue and gold
neck ribbon. The organization is open to the top 15 percent of graduating seniors in various fields of study.
Discipline-specific honor organizations are represented by a variety of other cords.
International Flags and Sashes
The international flags displayed on the commencement platform represent the home countries of international
students attending the University. Sashes are worn by graduates who studied abroad. Each sash represents the
country in which the student studied.
College Banners
The banners used in the processional represent the colleges of the university and the colors indicate the
scholarly fields within the colleges. The banners were designed by Arla Wojahn, Educational Technology
Center, class of ‘04 and were produced by Chris Jackson, Mt. Borah, class of ‘91. They were first used at the
inauguration of Chancellor Joe Gow in October 2007.
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Even more reasons to be a proud UW-La Crosse graduate …
• UW-L is the highest ranked Wisconsin public or private college in
the Midwest among universities offering bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in U.S.News & World Report’s 2013 America’s Best
Colleges.
• Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation students who
took the national examination for National Council for Therapeutic
Recreation Certification for the first time received a 94.9 percent
pass rate in 2012.
• More than 1,000 people from across the globe took part in the first
massive open online course offered in the UW System in spring
2013. The MOOC was funded by a $50,000 grant from the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation. The free course helps students
enter college and graduate in higher numbers, in less time and at
lower costs.
• UW-L international students contributed more than $9.2 million
to the La Crosse economy in 2011-12, according to NAFSA:
The Association of International Educators. The university’s 406
international students once again placed third in the UW System
for international student enrollment.
• UW-L was again chosen to host the National Conference on
Undergraduate Research. The 2013 event attracted around 3,500
faculty and students from more than 300 colleges and universities
nationwide.
• The College of Business Administration earned the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation Award for Outstanding Institutional
Practice in Student Learning Outcomes in January 2013. It’s the
first Wisconsin college and only the second business school
nationally to be honored.
• The Physics Department was one of only four nationwide to receive
the American Physical Society’s 2013 Improving Undergraduate
Physics Education Award.
• The College of Business Administration was reaccredited by
AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business in March 2013. The CBA has held AACSB
accreditation since 1985.
• The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center earned the 2012
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Tribal Excellence Award.
• UW-L is listed among Kiplinger’s top 100 colleges and universities
in the country that deliver academic quality and affordability. UW-L
has been on Kiplinger’s Top 100 for more than a decade.
• “It Make$ Cents!” — which offers financial advice for students —
received a 2012 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award.
• Associate Professor of Mathematics Jennifer Kosiak received
one of only two 2012 UW System Regents Teaching Excellence
Awards for her dedication and ability to inspire.
• G.I. Jobs placed UW-L on its 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools,
honoring the top 15 percent of colleges embracing America’s
student veterans.
• May 2012 College of Business Administration graduates scored
higher than 93 percent of other business students nationwide on
tests measuring subject knowledge in business.
• A predominantly student voting district in the City of La Crosse had
the second highest voter turnout (67 percent) among city precincts
during the 2012 presidential election.
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Candidates for Graduation
Associate Degree Candidates
10 a.m. ceremony
Aarynn E. Deutsch
Alicyn K. Kirchenwitz+
Rachael A. Perrault
Mariah M. Rekow
Stephanie S. Salentine+
Abby R. Schlender
Baccalaureate Degree Candidates
College of Business Administration
10 a.m. ceremony
Carly M. Albers
Jenna B. Archer+
Jessica L. Baldwin*
Haylee N. Bartelson
Joseph A. Barthel
Ryan W. Behm
Michael E. Behringer
Tony C. Berg
Ashley N. Binter
Bradley P. Bogie
James L. Bottcher
Anna C. Boyle
Lindsay L. Braatz
Jenna R. Brekke**
Shelly K. Breuer
Andrew T. Brey
Molly A. Brugger
Kyle G. Burlingame
Yuguang Cai
Raymundo A. Camacho
*Commencement Honors
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Michael A. Carpenter*
Samantha J. Carstens
Kao Chang
Xuanye Chen
Brock M. Childers
Benjamin L. Chrysler
Abigail M. Clark*
Joshua R. Clauss
Andrew J. Collins
Kasey N. Corcoran
Claire E. Cottam*
Kyle V. Crossman
Alexander R. Curry**
Wouter A. Daemen
Allison L. DeWar
Casey C. Doran
Tyler J. Duerwachter+
Emily Z. Edon**
Abby E. Eimermann*
Chelsey C. Engibous*
**Commencement Highest Honors
Korey D. Enstad
Wade W. Falkenthal
Nathan R. Ferrier**
Tyler C. Fimreite
Casey R. Flower
Tyler J. Furger
Zhuangfei Ge
Nicholas E. Gerrits
Ryan R. Giesen+
Martin J. Gitter
Tyler L. Glasel
Garrett M. Godfrey
Eric J. Grawien
Matthew T. Grewe*
Blake R. Griffin+
Abby B. Gustafson*
Jay A. Halverson*
Danielle M. Haworth
Blake S. Heiar
Connor A. Hendricks
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Hiep M. Hoang**
Laramie V. Hren*
Wyatt D. Hrudka
Samantha M. Ilstrup
David R. Jacob
Ian K. Jeffries*
Tara R. Jensen
David J. Jerrick*+
Tiffany S. Joaquin
Ryan J. Johannes
David J. Johnson*
Joshua R. Kaul
John R. Kendhammer*
Jennifer A. Kippley**
Christopher T. Knoebel
Zac D. Knutson
Heidi A. Koehler*
Gary A. Koenen**+
David R. Kohnert
Heath W. Krejci
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Jared J. Krueger**
Kalvin J. Krueger**
Jacobi G. Krumholz
Andrew J. Kugle
Kati L. Ladron
Curtis B. LaGaisse
Eve M. Lager
Hlibetaze Lee
Caleb J. Lehman
Nima D. Lendey
Yixiang Li*
Hang Lin
Danny J. Lochner
Garrett D. Lokken
Odis Lovett
Dylan T. Luther*
Michael R. MacPherson*
Travis J. Martin
Emily J. Mattison
Ryan J. McArthur+
Amber M. McKaig
Patrick J. McMichael
Adam L. McMurray
Jenna M. McNeill
Bobbi J. Meng
Brooke K. Merten
Kevin G. Michel
Grant R. Miller
Jenessa Miller
Marissa K. Mittet*
Brittiany F. Morse
Andra L. Mudlitz
Abby L. Muehlenhardt
Kyle P. Murphy
Travis J. Murphy
Kurtis A. Myers
James E. Neiderhauser
JoAnna M. Ness
Chung V. Nguyen*
Giang T. Nguyen**
Ha Phan Nguyen
Minh V. Nguyen+
Thanh Trung Nguyen*
Van Anh T. Nguyen**
Alan B. Noel+
Uyen T. Nong**
Shelby L. Norstad*
Mildred Passaro Pezua
Amy M. Pawelko
Vincent E. Pedretti
Patrick N. Perkins
Brian M. Peter*
Justin J. Petersen
Art V. Petrakov
Matthew W. Petritis
George R. Petro
Edward S. Pike
Mitchell S. Plombon
Adam Pugh**
Zhen Qiu
Anna M. Quackenboss*
Emily M. Rainey*
Hannahrose D. Rand
Joshua E. Rank
Clare A. Rasmussen
Matthew R. Rehberg
Jeffrey L. Reichling
Nicholas R. Rhode
Alec C. Rilling
Steven B. Robbins
Ryan C. Rose
Janey L. Ruesch
Alex M. Ruhland
Nathan C. Sauceman+
Coltin L. Savor
Amy N. Schick
Mariah A. Schisler
Alicia K. Schleifer
Bethany J. Schmidt
Keegan J. Schmidt
Patrick J. Schmidt**
Alyssa A. Schneider
Nicholas A. Schock**
Troy R. Schroeder
Rose E. Schuler
Stephen M. Schuster
Lindsey E. Schweisthal+
Jinyun Shi
Andrew W. Simons
Jessica N. Sinclair**
Jared M. Sitte
Kyle P. Slaby
Benjamin W. Squier
Kathryn R. Steffen*
Trent J. Steffes
Danielle B. Steger*
Mei Sunano
Kyle R. Swanson
Karlee Tainter
Loic R. Talhouarne*
Ian M. Tenderholt*
Melissa M. Thomes
Benjamin P. Thompson*
Alex N. Tosi
Duong N. Tran
Andrew J. Truax
Ha Thu Truong**+
Pheng Vang
Ryan J. Vaudreuil
Anthony J. Verga*
Toni T. Vesely+
Antoni E. Walker*
Jaclyn J. Wallace
Thomas Wan
Kala J. Weimar
Thomas J. Weiner
William J. Weiss
Gregory J. Wirtz, Jr**
David Wolfgram
Da Bin Won**
Catherine Wood
Yitong Wu
Yuma Yamamoto
Dao Yang
Mai Neng Yang*
Chantel T. York
Chun Long Yuen
Nathaniel J. Zipple
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College of Liberal Studies
10 a.m. ceremony
Hannah K. Abbott*
Laura E. Abellera*
Amanda B. Abrahamson
Julie M. Acker**
Ian R. Adcock*
Hannah K. Aderman*
Maria E. Ahnen
Brittanni J. Airis
David B. Alberti
Jeffrey R. Albrecht, Jr**
Kelcey A. Alexander*
Kyler R. Allen
Olivia C. Allen*
Caroline J. Alyanak*
Rachel M. Andreska*+
Erin E. Anglin+
Danielle K. Anshus*
Emily A. Aplin*
Andrew Appold
Meghan J. Ashwill**
Stephanie A. Attoe*
Elijah Aulik+
David A. Ausloos**
Elizabeth A. Bader+
Brent H. Bankes+
Bailie M. Barclay
Christopher J. Barnes**
Hillary A. Baron**
Hayley E. Bassett
David J. Baxley
Kyndra L. Beatty**
Halie J. Becker
Jaclyn Beckord*
*Commencement Honors
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Kelsey M. Behrens
Samantha J. Behrens
Anthony O. Belvedere
Brianna J. Bennett
Jenna A. Bent
Jennifer E. Berg
Hilary C. Berigan
Kelsey D. Betthauser*
Adam C. Bielinski*+
Emily E. Bissing-Olson
Ashley R. Blair
Leigha L. Blank**+
Erick Blasing
Elisabeth A. Bloede+
Jarrod E. Bock
Jeri L. Bohac**
Abigail S. Boisjolie+
Alison M. Boll
Amy N. Bosin*
Jacob B. Botsford
Elizabeth R. Bowman*
Ryan D. Boyd+
Kaitlyn S. Brattland
Leah R. Braunschweig
Nicholas R. Breining
Sarah J. Breiter**
Andrew R. Brenzel
Elizabeth M. Brikowski+
Steven W. Brooks
Caleb G. Brown
Shelby N. Brown
Tyler C. Brown
Jacob J. Brunclik**
**Commencement Highest Honors
Elizabeth R. Brunner
Emily J. Bruskotter*
Anthony D. Buckley
Jordan J. Buczek
Kaitlin M. Budd*+
Katherine E. Buening+
Michael C. Buerger+
Kacie S. Burke
Brittany R. Burns*
Megan E. Busse
Kathryn S. Camann
Mallory A. Campbell*+
Bret R. Campion
Ashley M. Capacio*
Anna L. Carlsen**+
Krista Carney
Daniel P. Caroll
Mario A. Carrillo
Ashley M. Cary+
Lindsey P. Casto
Cristin L. Cesar*
Elizabeth K. Chavalas*
Adele L. Chavez*
Jordan N. Chingo*
Erin E. Christensen*
Amber R. Cichy*
Marianna L. Clair
Katelyn E. Clemment*
Mary A. Coan**
Taylor E. Cochran
Justin K. Conway
Kyle F. Corbett
Megan E. Couch
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Amber L. Crary*
Armas Cravins
Katherine M. Crelly**
Jason A. Crider
Christine S. Crouse**
Sonia Cruz
Caitlin M. Cullen*
Cory M. Cummings*
Joseph P. Curtin
Katie L. Curtis*
Heidi L. Czyscon**+
Karli V. Dahl*
Kaitlin A. Daigle*
Alicia C. Dal Ponte
Molly J. Dallman*+
Rose N. Davey**+
Kallie A. Davy
Cassandra J. Dayton*
Dominick K. Del Ponte**
Casey L. Denzine
Chance T. Dickman
Jeremiah A. Dilley+
Amanda M. Disrud
Emily R. Dixon
Kaylee A. Doemel
Tom J. Dolan, III
Abby L. Donskey*
Leah R. Druschke
Katherine K. Duggleby**
Thomas J. Duncan
James P. Dunn
Rachel L. Eaton
Amy J. Eggen
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Jacob M. Ellefsen
Padraic M. Emerine
Kristyn M. Emmer**
Sara M. Engh
Andrew B. Erickson
Nicole M. Erickson*
Claire M. Ernser
Kaitlin A. Estelle*
Leah A. Ewoldt
Joshua W. Falk
Cailyn E. Falkowski**
Carolyn R. Filla*
Adam M. Fisher*
Malorie A. Fitzgibbons*
Kristine A. Fitzpatrick
Jordan E. Foy
Rebecca A. Franzel
Ryan M. Freidel*
Andrea M. Fresen*
Skyler L. Frickelton**
Molly N. Fritz
Tyler M. Fritz
Rachel A. Fuchs
Alexandra Fuss
Kayla R. Gaffney
Amy L. Gahl*
Kasey L. Galles*
Lindsey N. Gantz**
Lauren E. Gause
Bryan M. Gentilini
Ben S. Gernert
Michael A. Gibson
Rebecca A. Giesenschlag
Brandon E. Gillard
Jensyn E. Gillies
Kayla D. Gilsvik
Molly A. Giombi
Mary R. Glatzmaier
Kathryn R. Gnadt*
Lindsey J. Goff*
Jeanna M. Good
Natalie E. Goodman
Clinton M. Grabhorn*
Danielle A. Grall**
Amber D. Griffin
Jason Griffin
Travis B. Grimm*
Michaela Q. Habberley
Megan M. Hahlbeck*
Ashley A. Hammes*
Reema F. Hanna*
Catherine B. Hanneken
Kaitlyn M. Hansen
Amber M. Hanson
Kacey E. Harasimowicz*
Gina M. Harlow
Bethany M. Hart*
Donald C. Hart
Victoria L. Haskins**
Jessica L. Haugen
Max L. Hautala
Alden P. Hedges
Jeffrey R. Heiden
Madisson L. Heinze*
Alexander J. Helberg*
Kylie N. Hemmer*+
Elyse E. Henke
Dorothy B. Her
Phillip P. Hernandez
Aimee J. Herrick**
Hannah M. Heyn*
Kaitlyn M. Hilgemann*+
Rachael L. Hillegass
Ashley M. Hoffman*
Benjamin R. Hoffman
Anna E. Holbrook
Melissa L. Holen
Skyler M. Holloway
Nicole S. Holmes
Patrick R. Holsapple
Ashley C. Hovell
Ryan M. Hutter
Shizuka Ikeyama*
Corinne M. Imobersteg**
Michael J. Ivacic
Shane D. Jackson
Leah D. Jagodzinski
Amanda L. Janikowski
Alyssa J. Jeffers
Laura C. Jelich**
Scott A. Jenks
Danna L. Jessie+
Lauren C. Johnson*
Madison M. Johnson*
Scott M. Johnson
Alexis R. Johnston
Lauren C. Johnston
Nathan A. Jones
Jamison M. Jordan
Laurie Josephson
Jared M. Kaiser
Kyle M. Kaiser
Carly M. Kallenbach
Hannah R. Kane
Grant A. Katarow+
Andrew J. Kelly
Amelia J. Kelsey
Lauren N. Kelty*
Brian Kerr
Lauren V. Ketzler*
Harry P. Kirchoff
Emily L. Kitslaar
Alesha A. Klein
Landon L. Kleinschmidt*
Jacob D. Kleven
Kathleen M. Klima*
Maxwell A. Kling
Molly A. Klinner
Chad L. Knapmiller
John J. Knepper
Ashley K. Kniech
Julie A. Korn*
Morgan E. Kottke
Kinden R. Kraeger*
Leah Kramer**
Amie Kramp**
Alyssa M. Krampitz
Shelby L. Krarup
Danielle M. Krebsbach
Sarah J. Kroth**
Julie C. Krueger**
Matthew Krueger*
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College of Liberal Studies continued
Courtney E. Kucera+
Kari A. Kufalk*
Tenzin L. Kunor
Kody A. Kuss
Robert J. Laabs
Gregory P. Lampe
Tricia A. Langmeier*+
Caitlin C. Larson
Kaitlin J. Larson
Ryan W. Latimer
Meghan M. Lawlor
Tiffany V. Le
Kevin M. Le Claire
Sutton M. Lecker
Patrick W. Lee*
Holly R. Lehman*
Jeremy D. Leis
Jake Leutenegger
Elizabeth J. Lewis
James R. Lewis**
Emily A. Lezpona*
Amanda K. Lindemann*
Elizabeth A. Lindquist*
Hannah M. Lingenfelter**
Taylor M. Linstrom*
Amy N. Litz*
Andrew R. Londre+
Megan E. Lorence*
Hanna A. Love
Taylor Lubich*
Clark M. Lundquist
Kaitlyn M. Luperchio
Dillon S. Mader**
Danielle R. Madson
Elisabeth Malzfeldt
Angela R. Marinello
*Commencement Honors
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Victoria N. Marquardt
Courtney A. Marshall
Mitch N. Marty**
Sarah J. Marwood
Nichole A. Mataczynski
Mackenzie A. May**
Caitlin E. Mayer
William J. Mayer
Amber L. Mazola*
Katelyn M. Mazza
Sherrice D. McIntosh+
Erin M. McKay
Caitlyn D. McLernon
Sarina S. McNamara
Meghan C. Meddaugh
Danielle L. Mehr**
Dan S. Meier
Melissa M. Meinen*
Elizabeth C. Metz+
Lynn M. Metzger
Nicole J. Meulemans**
Bethany L. Miller**
Jerrica R. Milton
Kevin N. Misener*
Hannah B. Mixdorf**
Lauren E. Mlsna
Eric J. Mohr
Alexander D. Molnau
Courtney A. Mondloch
Maria A. Moritz
Melissa A. Moss*
Hannah M. Mountford
Rachel R. Mueller**
Katie L. Muhlebach**
Laura A. Mulert*
Amanda M. Munsen*
**Commencement Highest Honors
Michael J. Neberman
Alyssa B. Neitzke**
Shayna M. Nellis*
Justin J. Nelson
Chelsey K. Nesset
Rachael M. Neuman*
Ashley M. Nicholas
Elizabeth M. Niebuhr*
Nicole E. Niebuhr
Barbara F. Nitke**
Kristi L. Noble
Kristi A. Noll
Kate E. Norgon**
Ryan E. O’Grady
Derek J. Olson*
Jaclyn L. Olson
Jacquelline R. Olson+
Chelsea E. Ophime
Shauna M. Opitz*
Amanda L. Opper
Emily S. Ordway*
Tennille Osthoff
Brandon A. Overman
Sarah E. Oxton
Braeden Lilla Padesky**
Hope A. Parow+
Laura A. Paulson*
Jonathon S. Payne
Tia M. Pedersen
Rebekah J. Phillips
Christine A. Piela
Nicole K. Pielage*
Elizabeth R. Pieper**
Jessica P. Pierce**
Sagan T. Pizzingrilli*
Katisha M. Placke*
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Anne M. Plunkett
Nikki R. Podevels
Kyle J. Polzin*
Ryne R. Ponsler*
Adeili M. Potts
Kathleen C. Powers
Nicole M. Prigan*
Steven C. Prihoda**
Stacy E. Pritchett
Ashley J. Przedwiecki*
Maximilian S. Pschorr
Chelsea P. Puetz
Rebecca L. Pupp*
Melanie E. Quinones
Emily S. Rackers
Kristine I. Radcliffe**
Katelyn N. Radsek
Amanda C. Raduenz*+
Taylor D. Randall
Corissa L. Raska
Anthony R. Rasmussen
Courtney A. Rauchle*
Adrienne M. Reed
Micah O. Rehbein**+
Samantha L. Rehberg*
Laura J. Reifenberg
Nora M. Reinbacher*
Robert L. Reis**
Katie A. Reischl
Sarah J. Renguette
Erica L. Renz**
Hannah E. Reshel*
Shiloh I. Rhodes
Kristin Riniker**
Bryan D. Roark
Kelsey M. Rogers
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Megan R. Roiland*
Angela M. Rooker*
Jeremy A. Rosado
Kenneth Rosales
Chelsea L. Roscovius
Rachel M. Ross*
Aubrey M. Ryan
Jamie R. Sage*+
Anna H. Sanderson
Alexander C. Saucedo+
Larry Savage
Scott A. Schell*
Chelsea Jo R. Schelling
Zachary D. Scherschel
Kevin R. Schmidt
Ryan C. Schmidt
Samantha R. Schmidt*
Sarah R. Schmidt*
Thomas M. Schmidt
Molly R. Schmitz
Jake M. Schneider
Jena L. Schneider
Jeremy J. Schroeder
Elizabeth J. Schuda**
Victoria A. Schuette
Courtney L. Schuetz*
Sarah R. Schultz**
Megan B. Schwalenberg**
Laura M. Screnock
Abbey C. Sedlmayr
Meghan M. Shea
Sarah M. Shervey**
Stephen Shimshak
David B. Sikorski
Laura M. Simon*
Kyle R. Sims
Joshua A. Skinner
Jamee L. Slaminski
Lindsey K. Smith*
Sarah J. Smith
Sarah Sodemann
Clara J. Solinger+
Jacqueline A. Sopko*
Christian A. Sorensen
Amanda R. Specktor
Kayla M. Spencer
Kate L. St. Mary
Emily T. Stacken**
Nicole D. Stanek
Gregory E. Stanton
Andrew Steeno+
Jeffrey J. Stefanik*
Paula K. Steigerwald*
Sommer K. Steiner
Megan N. Steinke
Christine M. Stelman*
Andrea M. Stencil**
Amanda A. Sturm**
Isabel A. Sullivan**
Sarah M. Swartz
Cassandra R. Swartzer**
Lindsay A. Swiggum
Seth D. Taft
Hana M. Tanberg
Laszlo C. Tarjan
Benjamin L. Tashner
Saskia C. Taylor
Mai Thao
Vanessa J. Thiel*
Terrence D. Thigpen
Brent Thill
Emily C. Thomas
Katharine Renolds Thomas
Kayla M. Thompson
Megan K. Thompson
Kassaundra M. Thorsen
Nicholas G. ThuotPetkovich
Paul F. Todd
Kelly R. Tomlinson*+
Laura J. Tracy
Amy L. Tripp*
Anna C. Trout
Anthony M. Trudeau
Teresa J. Turner
Brenton J. Twite
Lauren E. Tynes
Shoshawna M. Umlor*
Brianne L. Unger*
Austin R. Unruh*
Hannah E. Utzman*
Allyson J. Van De Bogert
Rileigh Van Driessche*
Adam A. Vanderwerff
Shawn Vaughan
Brittany J. Viviani**
Ashlee K. Vlasak
Mary R. Vollmer
Amanda G. Votava
Rebecca A. Vraga**
Tasha M. Walters
Mychal G. Warner
Kai Waterdu*+
Miranda L. Way
Courtney R. Weber*
Jessica B. Weeden
Samantha J. Wehausen+
Paige J. Weier*
Emerson L. Weingart
Sydney N. Weisse+
Marissa B. Welhouse+
Christine E. Wertti
Cody S. Wesner
Michael J. Westberry
Courtney J. Weston
Sarah J. Wilcox
Lindsay J. Wilde
Bree A. Wilhelmson**
Holden A. Wilkinson
Kyle D. Williams
Kimberly J. Witalka*
Kathryn A. Wittenberg
Andrew A. Wolcott
Heather R. Wolf
Kaylin A. Wolf**
Kelsey A. Wolf+
Rick J. Worzala, Jr
Angela M. Wright
Xiaoqi Wu*
Nouqu S. Xiong*+
Mathayas Z. Yacob
Mai Chong Yang
Dylan R. Yarger
Andrew J. Yasick*
Blake Yennie
Christina R. Young
Xi Ming Yu
Nicholas O. Yurk*
Corey R. Zastrow
Ethan M. Zastrow**
Nichole C. Zenz*
Benjamin J. Ziegler*
11
College of Science and Health
2 p.m. ceremony
Andrew T. Adams**
Keagan K. Adams
Alissa A. Ahrens*
Angela A. Ahrens
Rachelle M. Alix+
Jennifer L. Andersen**
Aaron M. Anderson
Amanda L. Anderson
Ian D. Anderson*
Jordan M. Anderson+
Kelsey R. Anderson
Andrew S. Arend
Andrew K. Armington*
Rachel C. Aschenbrenner*
Kyle M. Ashley
Kristine S. Aspenson
Anna M. Atwater+
Marcus H. Aumann+
Lauren E. Bach
Alex J. Bahr
D’Lacy J. Ballschmieder+
Amanda M. Barfknecht+
Joshua J. Barnes
Mikaela M. Barrett+
Lucas J. Bartlett*+
Arica L. Bartz*
Amanda M. Batterman**
Michael A. Bauer*
Vanessa L. Bauer**
Ellen A. Beck+
Deanna J. Becker*+
Nathan R. Bellile
Courtney B. Belot+
*Commencement Honors
12
Caitlin Benbow
Molly E. Benck**
Emilie A. Benick**
Andrew R. Bennett
Katherine J. Berg*
Megan A. Berg
Stefanie R. Berg**
Bethany M. Bergstrom
Blake J. Berning
Daniel K. Bero*
Ariel T. Beutel**
Amber L. Bickler
Briana M. Bielmeier
Joshua M. Blatz
Christopher A.
Bloomingdale*
Amanda R. Boerner
Trisha M. Boldt
Lauren A. Borkenhagen
Anthony Bos+
Tyler J. Bosshart
Adam A. Bradley*+
Scott D. Bramwell
Rebecca E. Brandt
Mary M. Breuer
Gregory T. Brittnacher**
Rose A. Brooks**
Hannah R. Brown
Lucas D. Brown
Kathryn S. Buchholz
Michelle M. Buechner*
Christopher L. Buelow
Daniel G. Burke
**Commencement Highest Honors
Adam D. Burns
Nicholas D. Buroke +
Jesse T. Burris
Maria K. Burud+
Claire Bush*
Jenna G. Buss
Erin J. Buth
Alexandra K. Butterbrodt
Kelsey E. Campbell
Erin D. Canadeo+
Jennifer A. Carlotti
Elizabeth K. Carson
Kaitlin R. Chambers
Linwei Chen
Krista D. Chipman
Kelsey L. Chrapkowski**
Patrick J. Christopherson**
Kalli A. Clark
Megan M. Clark
Eva K. Clemens+
Bridgett A. Comee**
Cassandra J. Cook+
Rachel R. Coyle*
Jenna L. Crofts
Lauren E. Dailey*
Max S. Dallman+
Jessica L. Damrow*
Ellen M. Daniels+
Melanie R. Darga+
Ryan T. Davies+
John Z. Day
Skyler J. Debilzen*
Haley A. Decker*
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Jacob H. DeCleene+
Jennifer R. DeGrave
Jordan A. Denu
Adam Q. DePaolis
Quinn Devlin
Mbaye Diaw
Kevin L. Diedrich
Matthew D. Dienger*
Alyxandria K. Dietzel
Emily S. Dinse**
Stephanie A. Dintzner
Jodi D. Dittman**+
Brittney M. Dix**
Darlene Dochnahl*
Antony J. Dockendorff*
Lizabeth R. Doherty+
Joseph J. Dolfay*
Matthew R. Donath
Matthew R. Dresser*
Samantha J. Drewes*
Joel T. Dubiel
Daniel G. Dymond
Jesse D. Easley
Rachel A. Eggers*+
Greg A. Eisold
Leiah J. Emmerth
Sara M. Erickson
Martin E. Erlandson*
Zachary A. Esselman*
Joseph W. Ewald
Ryanne E. Falls*+
Meghan M. Farrell*~~
Katherine A. Favro
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Nicole R. Feldmeier
Matthew M. Fialkowski
Ann Fitzsimmons
Nicole S. Flackey**
Callie J. Folcey**
Andrea J. Forcey
Sara A. Frahm+
Niles T. Franc+
Mackenzie D. Francisco
Stephanie A. Frisch*
Katlyn M. Froyum*
Ryan P. Gallagher**
Nathan Garner+
Kenneth R. Gast
Katrina M. Gehrig*
Matthew M. Gerrits
Hayley C. Gerster*
Jeffrey G. Giedd+
Melissa M. Goldade*
Jordan Goldberg
Enedina L. Gonzalez
Mackenzie P. Goodell
Amanda M. Goodman
Nicole M. Goodman
Justin C. Gordon*+
Nina M. Gregerson**
Christopher L. Griffith
Marissa J. Grimsrud*+
Megan M. Gross**
Eliza K. Grosshauser
Steven R. Grosskreutz
Kindra M. Grossmeier*
Andrea J. Gust*
Jennifer A. Gyurina+
Kayla J. Haas
Andrew E. Hackenmueller
Cassandra M. Haedt+
Mercedes H. Haeflinger
Marisa A. Haeska+
Donald J. Hall
Danielle M. Handrow
Caitlin A. Hansen*
Anna M. Hanson*
Daniel J. Hanson
Holly A. Hanson**
Katlin E. Hanson**
Melanie D. Hanson
Tori L. Hanson
Benjamin R. Harris*
Calen G. Hart**
Natalie V. Haupt+
Jason R. Hauser
Jessica L. Hawksford
Jacob Hegge**
Zachary A. Hei
Owen D. Heidenreich
Alexander G. Heinz
Jordan J. Hendricks
Laura C. Henkel+
Benjamin H. Herdeman+
Caryn L. Herrick*
Jessica L. Herrmann*
Rachel Hessel*
Courtney A. Hetzel
Claire R. Hickey**
Krista M. Hines
Jacob R. Hinkley**
Nathaniel R. Hitt**
Elizabeth A. Hitzel+
Scott C. Hogan
Aaron W. Holterman
Christina J. Hornak
Rachel D. Howard
Blake J. Huebner*
Brian T. Hundt
Kendra B. Hutchins
Trevor L. Hutson
Megan D. Igou
Elizabeth P. Imhoff
Danielle L. Irvin*
Joshua L. Jackson+
Brett J. Jacobson
Laura L. Jacobson**
Abby R. Jamison**
Cassandra J. Jens*
David M. Jergenson
Alex J. Jerve*
Jennifer L. Johnas+
Anika I. Johnson**
Colleen A. Johnson*
Craig R. Johnson**
Eric J. Johnson
Kevin P. Johnson
Anne C. Jones
Ryan Jordan
Alicia L. Joyal
Kevin M. Kadunc*
Michael J. Kalies
Alexander S. Kaminski
Nicolas J. Kapecki
Alex J. Kasel**
Samantha J. Katt
Katherine M. Kaufman
Leah B. Kaufman**+
Elizabeth R. Kerrigan
Jennifer L. Kessler**+
Caitlin M. Keute
Kathryn M. Keyes+
Ali S. Khalili**
Adam J. Kienert*
Chelsea M. Kindler+
Alicia A. Kinsey*
Nicholas G. Kjos
Joel D. Klas
Lauren N. Klesmith
Carl L. Klubertanz+
Stephanie M. Kniech
Brianna R. Kobishop
Alan J. Koeller
Chelsea A. Kok
Todd J. Korthals*
Lisa Kosek**+
Lindsey A. Kowalke
Jordan B. Kozelka
Breann M. Kozey+
McKenzie M. Kraus
John J. Krell
Andy J. Kressin
Joseph J. Kronforst
Kerry A. Krueger
Sarah L. Krueger
Lacey L. Kuivinen
13
College of Science and Health continued
Chelsea D. Kupsch*
Alyssa M. Kurtz+
Andrew A. Kurtzhals
Diane M. Ladell
Christine C. Lamont*
Samantha K. Landers*
Alexis M. Landfried
Kasey M. Lane
Gregory T. Lanik
John S. Lannoye
Brock M. Larson
Nicholas R. Larson
Alexander S. Lasecki
Chelsea M. Lasecki
Yer Lee
Courtney M. Leith
Alyssa R. Lenius*
Mari A. Lentz
Jennifer C. Lewis+
Yue Li
Jessica N. Liban+
Ava K. Lindert
Alex J. Lindsey**
Tara J. Livingston*
Cheuk Man Lo
Jordan L. Ludwigson**
Derek J. Lund
Sarah E. Lundberg*+
Erin T. Lunt**
Michael Lyght*
Daniel J. Lynch+
Nicole L. Maleski*
Daniel R. Manelli*
Melissa J. Mangan+
Alexander P. Marks*+
*Commencement Honors
14
Lucas A. Marth+
Katie M. Martin+
Nicole M. Masnak+
Ryan M. Matenaer*
David M. Maternowski+
Ashley A. Mathis*
Marcia L. Mattingly*+
Nicole Mayer*+
Tristan D. McAloon
Calli A. McAlpine
Megan R. McCarthy*
Meghan L. McClellan*+
Kelly J. McCool*
Morgan R. McCoy
Alex McDonah
Johnathan D. McDonald+
Daniel M. McEssy*+
Drew S. McIlquham
Joshua L. McLain
Brock C. McMullen**
Vanesa L. McMurry**
Sara T. Medina-Bielski*
Hannah Mello
Cody J. Mertens*
Kimberly A. Meverden
Alyssa A. Meyer
Douglas E. Meyer*
Matthew D. Micke+
Mark A. Mihalovic
Adam M. Miller+
Cortney D. Miller+
Dana L. Miller
Jeremy L. Miller
Matthew N. Miller
Jennifer L. Milroy+
**Commencement Highest Honors
Victor J. Mirasola
Brittany A. Mondloch*
Jamie Montgomery*
Mallorie R. Moon
Hannah K. Moritz*+
Lucas J. Morrissey
Kendra K. Moscinski*
Elizabeth M. Moscoso+
Milan Mrkalj
Evan R. Mulder**
Tara J. Mulry+
John P. Murphy
Kevin C. Nebel
David D. Nehls
Kayla K. Neitzel
Andrew M. Nelson+
Lukas J. Nelson
Frank Neuens
Kayla C. Nielsen*
Thao Phuong No*
Aden J. Nofsinger
Danielle E. Nonn*
Andrew D. Novak
Tegan R. Oare**
Shannon L. Oates
Kristen M. O’Bryan*
Bridget Oglevie
Kaylyn N. Olson*+
Macy G. Olson
Tyler P. Olson*
Adam E. Olsson
Karlie O’Reilly+
Michael T. Orte**
Kristine M. Ostertag*
Ashley C. O’Toole+
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Brian R. Oxborough
Justin J. Panich
Natalie M. Parco
Alycia B. Parrish*
Dhara S. Patel
Alyssa L. Patterson*
Kate L. Peak
Christian S. Pearson**
Gregory W. Perrine**+
Cheri K. Pertzborn*+
Kailey Pesik+
Danielle L. Peterson
Kyle Peterson+
Lindsey PetersonMuehlenkamp
Julia C. Petrini
Morgan E. Phalen
Eric W. Phillips
Stephanie M. PicaAnderson
Benjamin J. Pierce**
Meghan E. Pigney
Connor A. Pluym
Andrew D. Polonec*+
Dylan M. Pronschinske*
Andrew A. Prudhom*
Emily E. Quandt*
Brian Radcliffe
Evan M. Ragland
Jordan M. Ramsby
Amanda Ramstrom
Monica Rasmussen**
Bethany N. Reel+
Nicole D. Reinhardt+
Kelli L. Rengo
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Bradley P. Renner
Calvin L. Retzki
Mitchel L. Reuter
Andrew P. Revak**
Tiffany J. Reynolds
Kaitlyn L. Rice
Saskia D. Richter**
Jacob A. Rick**
Jordan E. Rignell*+
Kaitlyn E. Ringelstetter
Zachary J. Ripley*
Ashley E. Robinson+
Jordan N. Robinson
Christopher O. Rocheleau*
Melissa M. Rompre
Krista E. Roob
Jeffrey Rosenwinkel**
Samantha Rublee
Jenna L. Ruggiero*+
Lauren N. Rush*+
Leah J. Rush+
Robert T. Rydeski
Reece L. Rykal
Stephanie A. Sabatinelli*
Emma E. Sabel**
Lisa R. Saeger*+
Derrick Sailer*
Abraham Sanchez
Amanda M. Sanders
Chloe E. Sanger
Zachary M. Schaeffer
Travis S. Scharschmidt**
Rebecca L. Scheuermann+
Kelsey R. Schilawski
Gina L. Schilz+
Michaela M. Schmidt**
Samuel H. Schmidt+
Bruce R. Schmitz+
Rebecca R. Schneider
Austin L. Schoen**
Danielle R. Schoner+
Amber M. Schowalter*
Joshua F. Schreiner
Jacob J. Schultz
Katherine M. Schultz**
Krista R. Schultz*
Ross M. Schulz+
Rebecca J. Schumacher**
Tasha M. Schwab*+
Emily V. Schweitz+
Garrett M. Scray*
Lindsay Seccombe
Elizabeth A. Secrist
Matthew J. Selje*~~
Brittany K. Seneczko*
Caitlin R. Sevener*
Kylie L. Severson
Brooke C. Shannon*
Melissa M. Shapiro~~
Eric D. Sharon*
Laura A. Shepard
Stephanie N. Shoemaker
Shaina M. Siehr**+
Karlee K. Simkowsi**~~
Jordyn K. Sjoberg*
Lauren M. Skowronski
Bailee H. Sliker
Kelsey L. Smith*
Peter M. Smith*
Jenna Snively*+
Alexandra M. Sollom*
Jill L. Sontag
Mitchell A. Spano
Donica O. Spence
Naomi Sperry
Caitlin N. Spohnholtz
Tyler G. Sprenger
George Vlad Stan
Benjamin P. Stanek*
Elizabeth S. Stassi*+
Victoria L. Stepan+
Dustin L. Stevens*
Courtni D. Stever+
Rebecca N. Stinnett**+
Samantha J. Stocker+
Abigail M. Stokka**~~
Laura M. Stolp*+
Jayme M. Stone
Whitney M. Storbakken
Shelby N. Storsveen*
Cassidy R. Stuchlik*
Matthew J. Studinski
Crystal M. Stundahl**
Whitney Swanson*
Ashley C. Tabaka
Emily R. Tachon*+
Christopher J. Tank
Elizabeth K. Theriault*+
Kendra M. Thompson
Veronica J. Tibbetts+
Alyssa C. Tiedens*
Jordan P. Titus
Kathryn R. Toftum**
Ashley R. Tollefson**
Amber M. Tomlinson**+
Jared L. Torkelson
Bryan W. Trainor+
Daniel M. Trautman+
Andrew P. Trevino+
Randi J. Tschann*+
Talia J. Tyler
Jorge P. Valdivieso
Jacqueline A. Van Gheem
Tanya A. Van Risseghem+
Baobai Vang
Mai Yia Vang
Laura Y. VanHandel*
Jacob T. Vanroy
Katelyn E. Veldhorst~~
Clarissa L. Venzke+
Andrew J. Verhoeven*
Timothy J. Verthein+
Jared D. Vesperman
Christine E. Vick
Emily A. Vike+
Andrea M. Vivian*
Andrew M. Voelkel*
Mackenzie J. Volz
Ahren Von Uhl
Vanessa M. VonBehren
Molly R. Vossekuil**
Katie M. Vosters**
Nick N. Vosters
Walter Vue+
Andrew H. Wagner
William A. Wagner
Benjamin J. Wakefield+
Nicole E. Waner**
Xi Wang
Blake R. Ward
15
College of Science and Health continued
Paul H. Warner**
Ryan J. Wasmund
Allison L. Watson
Samantha J. Weatherford
Alexa A. Weber
Alyssa K. Weber*
Morgan L. Weber+
Boheng Wei
Eric P. Weiler+
Michael P. Wellens
Hilary C. Wellnitz
Zachary M. Wellnitz
*Commencement Honors
16
Sara J. Wendt+
Blake D. Westling*
Thomas Wheiland+
Ian White
Tessa L. Whitemarsh*
Emily J. Wick+
Jamie K. Wiepz
Chris M. Wightman
Taylor K. Wilke**+
Kory R. Wilkinson
Natalie M. Williamson**+
Jenna G. Wilson*
**Commencement Highest Honors
Daniel L. Wiltgen
Sean T. Windschiegl
Mary B. Windsor
Michael S. Wojtanowski**
Xi Yan
Houa Yang
Mai Choua Yang
Paj Nra Yang*
See Yang
Michelle E. Yasatan*
John E. Yeakel**
Chantel R. Yearling
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
Tenzin Yiga
Ashley R. Zachman
Joshua R. Zander
Ashley E. Zeitler
Jeffery R. Ziel
Jacob N. Zimmerman*
Kristin L. Zimmerman
Abigail L. Zuber*
Matthew Zuberbuehler**
Thomas E. Zydowsky
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Honors Program Candidates
University Honors
Whitney Swanson*
Microbiology Department Honors
Sara T. Medina-Bielski*
Matthew Zuberbuehler**
Archaeology Department Honors
Kyndra L. Beatty**
Jeri L. Bohac**
Sarah J. Breiter**
Dominick K. Del Ponte**
Hannah M. Lingenfelter**
Megan E. Lorence*
Kate E. Norgon**
Robert L. Reis**
Megan B. Schwalenberg**
Sarah Sodemann
Brittany J. Viviani**
Biology Department Honors
Adam A. Bradley*+
Economics Department Honors
Abby B. Gustafson*
Adam Pugh**
Political Science/Public
Administration Department Honors
Ashley M. Capacio*
Madisson L. Heinze*
Psychology Department Honors
Sociology Department Honors
Andrea M. Fresen*
Gina M. Harlow
Corinne M. Imobersteg**
Kathleen M. Klima*
Julie C. Krueger**
Matthew Krueger*
Kevin N. Misener*
Rachel R. Mueller**
Melanie E. Quinones
Jeffrey R. Albrecht, Jr**
Kelsey M. Behrens
Hilary C. Berigan
Brittany R. Burns*
Karli V. Dahl*
Katherine K. Duggleby**
Amy N. Litz*
Victoria N. Marquardt
Laura A. Mulert*
Nicole K. Pielage*
Paula K. Steigerwald*
Kai Waterdu*+
Paige J. Weier*
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Graduate Degree Candidates
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2 p.m. ceremony
Thomas G. Almonroeder
Ashley L. Ash
Richard L. Beaudoin
Lindsay M. Beduhn
Erin E. Brennan
Jordan R. Brocker
Rachel A. DeGrood
Bryan D. DeJarlais
Eric D. Ellis
Erika M. Elmblad
Heather A. Fortuine
Andrea R. Gleason
Whitney L. Gnewikow
Molly M. Grames
Peter K. Grande
Lauren E. Habisch
Nathan P. Heggeseth
Emily J. Hill
Chelsea E. Hoff
Kristin L. Hurley
Amanda John
Zachary D. Koepke
Megan K. Kublank
Andrew W. Laack
Kathryn M. McElroy
Pawel A. Moldysz
Jillian Mugan
Rachel A. Nelson
TJ Nereng
Andrew B. Oebser
10 a.m. ceremony
Education Specialist Degree
Candidates
10 a.m. ceremony
Cory Cooper
Paul Fitts
Jaden Ganser
Emily Gorski
Kevin Lewandowski
Sarah Payne
Megan Pulvermacher
Emily Van Eyll
Angelica Wegman
Katie Wiersma
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
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Master of Business Administration
Nathan M. Olson
Brian L. Peterson
Rebecca A. Pollard
Emily E. Schack
Tara L. Schmitz
Ryan A. Sharpee
Courtney N. Shirel
Chad M. Stratton
Bethany L. Wanderski
Katelin I. Weis
Jedd P. Wellenkotter
Michael P. Wenzel
Isaac I. Wouters
Rebecca L. Yde
Michael Binsfeld+
Andrew G. Brown+
Marcus O. Buchholz+
Hung Q. Bui+
Minh C. Bui
Yu-Hsuan Chang+
Sirun Chen
Brandon Corcoran+
Dustin J. Dassow+
Amy M. Gabay+
Paul D. Gehling+
Jamie L. Hettenbach
Daniel J. Holzberger+
Marine J. Houllier+
Robert W. Jordan
Jack C. Leahy+
Meng Meng+
Nathan M. Meuer+
Giang H. Nguyen+
Tra T. Pham+
Dieu D. Phan
Thanaporn Thepsiriamnuay+
Pei-Ting Tu+
Jing Wang
Shang Wang
Adam Wohlwend
Zung-Ting Wu+
Yao Xia+
Yan Xu+
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
Master of Science
2 p.m. ceremony
Biology
Ashley R. Schultz
Rebecca L. Werren
Biology: Aquatic Science Concentration
William P. Gray
Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Concentration
Cheryl J. Brandenburg
Blake W. Sauey+
Biology: Clinical Microbiology Concentration
Hua Ding
Katherine A. Josephson
Aliberkys Lopez
Kelly E. Rock
Jenea M. Sweeter
Nicholas P. Swendrowski
Biology: Microbiology Concentration
Bayan S. Shaheen
Somboun Xiong+
Biology: Nurse Anesthesia Concentration
Ayodeji D. Akinlosotu
Tara Bindl
Andrew T. Blanchette
Justin J. Dworak
Lucas A. Kemp
Kelly J. McMeans
Catherine M. Schesta
Jill M. Sontag
Matthew J. Stader
Linda Wenker
Exercise and Sport Science: Human Performance
Evan A. Enquist
Elisabeth J. Garms
Grant Harrison
Laura M. Hudson
Matthew Johnson~
Daniel Kant-Hull~
Ryan S. Monroe
Jeremy P. Trach
Trisha VanDusseldorp
Caitlin M. Wippermann
Exercise and Sport Science: Physical Education
Teaching
Jared C. Bagniewski
Isaac C. Bray+
David J. Dunn
Spenser J. Herkelman
Maureen D. McCoy
Lisa M. Paulson+
Rafael A. Ramirez
Elizabeth Retzlaff
Cassandra M. Ross+
Stephanie A. Sciarrino+
Rachel L. Smith
Jenna R. Starck
Stephanie Tampellini
Megan E. Valley+
Katherine White+
Health Education: Community Health Education
Adam F. Berg+
Yolanda L. Grimmius
Kazumi Hara
Duachi Her+
Mandi Hoppa
Kodi L. Kaiser+
Erica Wherry
Ying Zhang
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Maura Lesko
Medical Dosimetry
Divya Dave
Krzysztof Karteczka
Angela M. Kempen
Robert A. Rostock, Jr
Heather Schultz
Occupational Therapy
Cortney M. Leverentz
Lisa A. Rohde
Physician Assistant Studies
Nina R. Aranguren
Matthew J. Burns
Sarah K. Cook
Kelli N. Ferber
Amanda M. Fusilier
Andrew S. Godin
Samantha Heiking
Katelyn A. Hoylman
Matthew J. Kesler
Stephanie A. Kitzmann
Jesse L. Kuseske
Nicole M. Lepinski
Elizabeth A. Lohmann
Joshua D. Miller
Anna M. Moeller
Sarah A. Newburg
Sarah R. Nickel
Michael A. Puglisi
Julie A. Sedlacek
Recreation Management
Nancy M. Abbott
Erica Dillig
Wan-Chun Fang
Andrea Frisch
Jason Mathews
Laura C. Mooney
Jordan K. Olson
Travis A. Pernsteiner+
Katie L. Rodger+
Therapeutic Recreation
Alettie J. Mueller
Kathryn K. Munns
Sara A. Phipps
Lauren K. Wood
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Graduate Degree Candidates
Master of Public Health
Michael U. Borg
Marie F. Nelson
Regina R. Nommensen
Krista L. Welke
2 p.m. ceremony
Karlena M. Brailey
Lindsay Engh
Nicholas R. Ewald
Holly E. Felter+
Tabitha Hackett+
Darren J. Knox
Nicole L. Thill
Shailja Tiku+
Casey A. Tolzman
2 p.m. ceremony
Daniel J. Buvid
Randy D. Erickson
Zhicheng Fu
Kyle Kamperschroer
Master of Science in Education
School Psychology
Lindsey Adams
Britney Below
Lauren Byrne
Mackenzie Ferguson
Anthony Frank
Myah Houge
Nicole Howes
Brynn Parker
Laura Rapp
Julia Salzman
Melannie Tate
Karisa Weske
Jennifer A. Buelow
Colin G. Burns-Gilbert
Coree K. Burton
Leah K. Durnin
Rogelio Encizo, Jr
Tonya Ervin
Steven J. Fischer
Lucas Graff
Jesse D. Holt
Jessica L. Jurgella
Shannon M. Ketcham
Amy M. Knutson
Rachel M. Korb
Liv M. Lindenberg
Natalie K. Magnus
Lissa Martinez Greer+
Laura E. Mewbourn
Kelsey R. Michels
Anna Morgen
Patrick J. Neuenfeldt
Katee Jo Neumann
Abby L. Novak
Melissa Shugarman
Carrie E. Sponheim
Kimberly A. Valenza
Katrina E. Weibel
William R. Werb, IV
Laura B. Zuege
+Summer 2013 Graduate ~ Fall 2012 Graduate
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10 a.m. ceremony
Student Affairs Administration in Higher
Education
Master of Software Engineering
10 a.m. ceremony
Master of Education —
Professional Development
Special Education
Christina N. Knudsen+
Jacob D. Krueger
Vong Lao+
Paul J. Schonfeld
Master of Education-Professional
Development — Learning
Community
10 a.m. ceremony
Stoughton
Jeffrey A. Campbell
Elizabeth A. Chmielewski
Ron J. Corrigan
Kasey N. Johnson
Maria T. Kutzler
Amy K. Miller
Kimberly B. Walker
Allyson L. Williams
~~Fall 2013 Graduate
2013 Graduate Academic Achievement Awards
Lindsay Engh
Colleges of Science and Health
Master of Public Health
Laura Rapp
College of Liberal Studies
Master of Science in Education
Anna DeMer
College of Science and Health
Master of Science in Recreation
Management
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2013 Outstanding Graduates
The Murphy Awards for Academic Excellence
recognize the university’s top two graduating scholars, as chosen by
the Scholarship and Awards Committee. A grant from the Murphy
Foundation created the awards in 1980. Marjorie P. Murphy, foundation
president, cited a desire to recognize outstanding and exceptional
scholastic ability. Recipients receive $1,500 and $1,000, respectively
Tanya Larsen graduated in December with a Bachelor of Science
degree in microbiology with a biomedical concentration. She was a
member of Volunteering Within, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, and
Golden Key Honor Society, and participated in intramurals. Also, she
was a teacher’s assistant in anatomy, physiology lab and fundamental
microbiology lab, and worked in the Microbiology Prep Room. In
January 2012, Larsen traveled to Nepal and India on a medical service
trip with others from campus to bring health education to Buddhist
monks and nuns. Larsen works as a CNA at Hillview Health Care
Center. In May she will join the UW-L-Gundersen-Mayo Physician
Assistant program in hopes of providing health care to an array of
people. She is the daughter of Paul and Ann Larsen, Viroqua.
Jordan Ludwigson graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree
in biomedical science. He has been treasurer and president of the
UW-L Pre-Medicine Club, a blood drive coordinator for the Blood
Center of Wisconsin, a member of both pre-AMSA and pre-SOMA,
a team leader for Relay-for-Life, and an intramurals participant. For
three years, Ludwigson has been a researcher for an EPA-funded
research grant on “Trophic Transfer of Methylmercury in the Lower
Food Webs of Six National Parks in the Upper Midwest.” In fall, he
plans to begin courses at the UW School of Medicine and Public
Health to pursue a doctor of medicine. He hopes to practice medicine
in underserved rural, western Wisconsin. He is the son of Randy and
Joan Ludwigson, Alma.
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The Jake and Janet Hoeschler Award for Excellence
recognizes a College of Business Administration graduate for
academic accomplishment and qualities of leadership demonstrated in
campus and community activities. Janet Hoeschler, a 1940 graduate,
established the award in 1992 to signify a partnership of business and
the university. The award extends the Hoeschlers’ belief in excellence,
education, philanthropy and the La Crosse community. Recipients
receive $1,500.
Adam Pugh graduates with a double major in finance and the
Honors Program in economics. He has been involved with residence
hall governance and a resident assistant, and has taken part in
Broadening Horizons. Pugh has been engaged in academic research
and recently presented his honors thesis on trade sanctions at the
National Conference on Undergraduate Research. He is currently
working with several professors to co-author an economics paper on
unemployment spells and call-back rates from employers. Following
graduation, Pugh plans to participate in CUNA Mutual Group’s
Finance Leadership Program, which will expose him to different areas
of corporate finance. After working several years he hopes to pursue
a graduate degree. He is the son of Jason and Beth Pugh, Ripon.
The Strzelczyk Award in Science and Health
recognizes an outstanding senior in the College of Science and Health
for academic achievement and service to the campus and community.
Robert, a 1954 graduate, and Judy Strzelczyk endowed the award in
1996. Also, they have provided funding for physical therapy research
projects, research equipment, student loans, and four full-time tuition
scholarships. Recipients receive $1,000.
Ben Sturomski graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree with
highest honors in physics and mathematics education. Sturomski
has been on the football team where he received conference and
university scholar athlete honors. In the physics/engineering dual
degree for three years, he transitioned into the School of Education
Secondary Teacher Education Program. While completing final
studies in physics education, Sturomski maintained a cumulative 4.0
GPA while transitioning from a football player, to a football assistant
coach. He completed a semester of student teaching at La Crosse
Central High School and West Salem Middle School. Sturomski
plans to attend Northern Illinois University to earn a master’s in
sport management, along with serving as a graduate assistant for
NIU athletics. He hopes to become an athletic academic adviser
at a Division I university. He is the son of Ron and Kathy Sturomski,
Marshfield.
2013 Outstanding Graduates
The John E. Magerus Award for the Outstanding Graduating
Senior from the College of Liberal Studies
recognizes an outstanding graduate for academic accomplishments,
leadership, and involvement in the campus and community. The award
is named for Magerus, who retired in 2004 after 28 years of teaching
and serving as an administrator for the college. Recipients receive
$1,000.
Sarah Kroth graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre
performance with an English minor. Kroth has performed on stage
in many shows, most memorably as Mother Teresa in “The Last
Days of Judas Iscariot.” She has worked as production crew,
volunteered for campus recruitment events, study abroad fairs,
and for the NCUR conference. Kroth has written two fully-funded
undergraduate research grants for projects in London and New
Zealand. Last year she spent a semester in New Zealand at Massey
University. Kroth works two jobs, has worked at many downtown
community events, volunteers at soup kitchens, and has done trail
clean ups. After graduation, the avid biker, hiker and runner plans to
intern with a theatre company as a dramaturg or theatre researcher.
She hopes to travel the world studying and working in theatre. She
is the daughter of Edward and Patricia Kroth, Verona.
The Rosandich Graduate Thesis Award
recognizes the best graduate thesis, based on originality, impact and
written quality. The award is funded through the generosity of Thomas
P. Rosandich, ’54, president of the United States Sports Academy in
Daphne, Ala. Recipient receive $1,000.
Phanat Lor graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in English
with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. In
2012, she earned a Master’s in Education—Professional Development
Initial Certification at the middle childhood through early adolescence
level. She received multiple Dean’s List recognitions and was a
member of several campus organizations, including Kappa Delta Pi, an
international education honor society. Lor has worked for Pre-College
Tutoring Programs on campus. The fifth grade teacher in Sparta hopes
to continue making a difference in people’s lives by providing them
educational opportunities. She is the daughter of Chao Lor and Ying
Vang, La Crosse.
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2013 Alumni Awards
The Maurice O. Graff Distinguished Alumnus Award
recognizes alumni who have achieved honor and distinction with
recognition and reputations that extend well beyond the immediate
environments in which they live and work. “I believe that merely ’doing
one’s job,’ even though doing it in an outstanding manner, should
not be enough to merit one of the awards,” said Maurice O. Graff,
vice chancellor emeritus in establishing the award. “The recipients
should be widely known and recognized for their accomplishments
outside their immediate work-service area.” Graff was a professor and
administrator from 1941-72.
Shirley Otis-Green
• Highly accomplished and internationally respected clinical social
worker.
• Expert on end-of-life care issues; social work advocate.
• Recipient of national award for developing an innovation and
quality in healthcare training session.
• Licensed clinical social worker and senior research specialist in
the Division of Nursing Research and Education with the City of
Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif.
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in social work in 1981; holds a
master’s from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1986.
Alfonzo Thurman
• Respected scholar, leader, educator, mentor and reformer.
• Dean and Chancellor’s Deputy for Education Partnerships at
UW-Milwaukee.
• Past educator and administrator at Northern Illinois University,
UW-Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater.
• President of Homes Partnership, a national consortium to
improve U.S. education. Advocate, American Association for
Colleges of Teacher Education.
• Earned a bachelor’s in English in 1971; holds a master’s (1973)
and doctorate (1979) from UW-Madison.
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The Parker Multicultural Alumni Award
recognizes outstanding multicultural alumni who have graduated from
UW-L and have significantly contributed to or advanced multicultural
understanding. History Professor James Parker initiated the award in
1997.
Darryl Lipscomb
• Mentor for African Americans and others; counselor to hundreds of
college students.
• Senior investigator for the Civil Rights Commission, City of Cedar
Rapids, since 1989.
• Webmaster with the Iowa Community Colleges Students Services
Association since 1998
• Adjunct faculty with Kirkwood Community College since 1994.
• Earned a bachelor’s in mass communications in 1977 and a
master’s of education in 1982; holds professional skills certification
from the National Association of Human Rights Workers, 2001.
2013 Honorary Degree recipient
The Rada Distinguished Alumnus Award
recognizes alumni in the early to mid stages of their careers and making
exceptional contributions to their professions and communities. The
concept for the award, established in 2002, came after Ron Rada
and his wife, Jane, attended the university’s alumni award ceremonies
for many years. “It was inspiring for us to see graduating students
recognized for excellence and to see alumni honored for long,
outstanding careers and service to their professions and communities,”
said Rada, emeritus professor and administrator from 1975-2006.
Brian Lammi
• Founder and president of Lammi Sports Management, a firm that
focuses on athlete appearances and endorsements.
• Representative for Green Bay Packers greats such as Donald
Driver, Clay Matthews, Jermichael Finley and James Jones.
• Producer and syndicator of regional TV shows focusing on the
Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and
Chicago Bears.
• Recognized in “30 Under 30” and “40 Under 40” — Milwaukee
Business Journal. Volunteer for various non-profits, such as Special
Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters, MACC Fund, Santana Dotson
Foundation.
• Earned a bachelor’s in sports management in 1996.
Nate Melby
• Mentor and educator in information technology.
• Has held various computer and telecommunications positions with
the Trane Co. since 2000.
• Enterprise information security architect with Ingersoll Rand Corp.,
parent company of Trane, in La Crosse since 2008.
• Leader in public safety in La Crosse County; Assistant Fire Chief
and Fire Chief, Town of Campbell Fire Department since 1997;
Emergency Management Officer, Town of Campbell since 1998.
• Earned a bachelor’s in information systems in 2002; holds an MBA
from UW-Whitewater, 2003; anticipates a doctorate from Nova
Southeastern University, 2013.
Honorary Bachelor of Science Degree
UW-La Crosse’s honorary degree is given to highly deserving
people who merit special recognition for exceptional achievement
and distinction in a field or activity supporting the mission of the
university.
Brent Smith
La Crosse Attorney Brent Smith is no stranger to supporting higher
education and public service.
Gov. Jim Doyle appointed him to serve on the Wisconsin Technical
College Board in 2003, a position he held until 2012. Smith served
on the UW Board of Regents from May 1, 2004-May 1, 2013.
During his last year, he served as president of the board.
Statewide, Smith has served on the Wisconsin Federal Nominating
Commission and the Wisconsin State Elections Board.
Locally, Smith chairs the La Crosse Center Board of Directors. He
also serves on the board of directors for the Gundersen Lutheran
Health Plan, La Crosse Loggers and Great Rivers United Way.
He serves on the UW-L Chancellor’s Community Council and has
received the UW-L Chancellor’s Award.
Professionally, Smith has been an attorney with Johns, Flaherty
& Collins S.C. in La Crosse since 1978. He is a member of
the La Crosse County Bar Association and Wisconsin State
Bar Association, along with numerous other attorney-related
professional organizations.
Smith graduated from UW Madison with a bachelor’s degree in
1975 and a jurist degree in 1978.
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Retiring Faculty And Staff
Carolyn Beard, Dean’s Office-College of Liberal Studies, 1997
Anita Evans, Murphy Library, 1987
Robert Krajewski, Educational Studies, 1989
Janet Lien, Residence Life, 2011
Susannah Lloyd, Sociology & Archaeology, 1969
Kathy Olson, Health Education & Health Promotion, 1993
Shirley Pettygrove, Budget & Finance, 1999
Sharon Radtke, Budget & Finance Office, 1978
Lois Stuhr, Psychology, 1982
Gail Vaughn, Information Technology, 1995
Keith Wadell, Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation, 1983
Gregory Walsko, Educational Studies, 1988
Zbigniew Adam Wsul, Information Technology, 1992
David Koster, Mathematics, 1985
Anne Babich, University Advancement and External Relations, 1998
Thomas Hench, Management, 1996
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Jeffrey Bartell
John Behling
Mark Bradley
John Drew
Tony Evers
Michael Falbo – Regent Vice President
Tim Higgins
Tracy Hribar
Edmund Manydeeds
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Regina Millner
Katherine Pointer
Charles Pruitt
Kevin Reilly – UW System President
Gary Roberts
Brent Smith – Regent President
Mark Tyler
José Vásquez
David Walsh
Gerald Whitburn
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COMMENCEMENT
Exit to the
Ballroom Level
HOODING
A reception for graduates and
their family and friends will be held
immediately following the ceremony.
Please proceed to South Hall to meet
your graduate.
RECEPTION
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