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 2014, 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 No. 4 among 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. 4 in Kiplinger Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Values in American Public Higher Education over $30,000, 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 5 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 Fiftieth Annual Winter Commencement University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Sunday, the fourteenth of December, two thousand fourteen La Crosse Center | 11 a.m. School of Education College of Business Administration College of Liberal Studies College of Science and Health Processional “Pomp and Circumstance”.................................................................................................................................................Edward Elgar UW-L Brass Ensemble Processional Narration.............................................................................................. Terry Wirkus, Academic Technology Services Ceremony Welcome...................................................................................................................................................................Joe Gow, Chancellor Graduating Class Student Introduction.....................................................Paula Knudson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Student Address College of Liberal Studies....................................................................................................................................Yolona Ngandali 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, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement School of Education..................................................................................................................... Marcie Wycoff-Horn, Director College of Business Administration.................................................................................................................Bruce May, Dean College of Liberal Studies.......................................................................................................................Ruthann Benson, Dean College of Science and Health....................................................................................................................... Bruce Riley, Dean 2 New Alumni Welcome.......................................................................................................................... Kelly Nowicki, Class of ’98 ’02 UW-L Alumni Association Board President Singing of Alma Mater The Alma Mater Morning sun greets many banners On its westward way, Fair to us above all others Waves maroon and gray. Colors dear, flag we love Float for aye; Old La Crosse to thee, 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 Carrier Emily Johnson, College of Liberal Studies 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 ceremony. Please proceed to South Hall to meet your graduate. A map of the La Crosse Center can be found on page 12. 3 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. 4 Even more reasons to be a proud UW-La Crosse graduate … • U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 America’s Best Colleges list of Best Regional Universities in the Midwest lists UW-L as the state’s top and No. 4 public university in the Midwest among institutions providing undergraduate majors and master’s programs. • UW-L Biology Professor Scott Cooper received the 2014 Wisconsin Professor of the Year Award from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UW-L History Professor Victor Macías-González received the award in 2013 and UW-L History Professor Greg Wegner received the honor in 2011. • For the second year in a row, UW-L received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, honoring universities with outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Kiplinger’s Personal Finance listed UW-L No. 4 among its 25 Best College Values Under $30,000 a Year in 2014. It’s the only Wisconsin campus to make the national rank. UW-L is also among Kiplinger’s top 100 colleges and universities in the country for delivering academic quality and affordability. • The UW-L men’s track & field team captured its 17th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III indoor championship in March 2014 — an NCAA III record. The indoor and outdoor track and field teams also won the 2013 NCAA III championships. • UW-L has been awarded to host the 2017 NCAA III Wrestling Championships and the 2018 NCAA III Women’s and Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships. • UW-L student-athletes posted the highest combined GPA among the nine Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference institutions in 2013-14, finishing with a cumulative 3.240 GPA. The Eagles also recorded the highest number of student-athletes with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (348, approximately 62 percent of the student-athlete population). • UW-L Interim Director of Athletics Kim Blum was named 2013-14 National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Administrator of the Year for the NCAA Division III. • UW-L again reached record enrollment in fall 2014 with 10,558 undergraduate and graduate students — about 130 more students than fall 2013, also a record. • UW-L’s “It Make$ Cents!” financial literacy program received the 2013 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award from the Department of Financial Institutions. • In fall 2015, the American Institute of Physics ranked UW-L No. 2 in the nation for the number of physics degrees it awards annually among bachelor’s degree granting programs from 2010-12. • Biology Professor Roger Haro received the 2014 UW System Board of Regents Diversity Award. • The Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action presented the UW-L Eagle Mentoring Program with the 2014 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award, given to the UW System campus that has made the most measurable demonstration of initiatives and practices toward the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. • UW-L Exercise and Sport Science Department Chair Mark Gibson was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in summer 2014. • UW-L ranks No. 30 nationally for students studying abroad. UW-L has the fourth largest international student population among Wisconsin colleges. • The UW System College Readiness Math MOOC — a Massive Open Online Course developed by UW-L faculty and staff — won the 2013 Desire2Excel award, a national honor for collaboration. 5 Candidates for Graduation Associate Degree Candidates Chad Caya Garrett J. Halama Jordan M. Hickey Maggie C. Johnson~ Tyler J. Julka Christopher T. Lander Crystal Rossow Baccalaureate Degree Candidates School of Education Sarah A. Archer* Emily J. Armstrong** Janessa L. Bechard* Chelsea J. Becker Moriah J. Berg Nicholas R. Bietz* Shannon C. Blaesing Diana J. Blake Megan M. Blazer Matthew W. Bockhop* Jason C. Boll* Beth L. Breitung* Mae E. Bretl** Breanna M. Brookins* Tiffany L. Brookman* Kelly C. Buchholtz Mary J. Burrow** Kevin Callahan Timothy E. Christman** Stacey J. Coggon Mark T. Dale Megan K. Danahy* Richard N. Dilcher, Jr~ Mark D. Ekiss Jerad P. Ellefson Tessa E. Ender Lauren E. Engibous* Kathryn L. Fink* Ely P. Finucane Ashley D. Flaschenriem* Janelle M. Frank* Katy E. Gallenberg Kelly A. Gazeley Olyvia A. Gentz Ashlee O. Gordon Angela J. Gorter* Dana L. Grant Eryn N. Grefe**~ Aubriana L. Gullicksrud Sarah F. Hadfield* Anna A. Hageness Mary C. Hankins Hillary R. Hartley* Matthew W. Hessel Grace A. Jarzemsky** Shannon N. Kalamarz** Kyle E. Kelly Jennifer E. King* Katie A. Klestinski** Allison R. Kocik* Taylor L. Kruczynski* Carly R. Lopas* Ryan P. Lucchesi Kathleen E. Margis Molly L. Martell* Shelby L. McIlrath* Ashlynne R. McLean* Lindsay A. Meyerhofer Megan A. Miner Adam D. Nichols* Peter F. Nycz Jena O’Flanagan** Jenna M. Oimoen Kjerstin J. Ostrem Jacob O. Peterson* Leah J. Piper** Kyle T. Polzin Timothy J. Reddan Rebecca S. Reinhold Megan A. Richmond** Rachel N. Rockwell** Stephanie M. Schott** *Commencement Honors **Commencement Highest Honors ~Winter 2015 Graduate 6 Eric M. Schreiner Jacob W. Schreiner* Tia T. Schroeder Courtney M. Schubauer** Megan M. Schullo Carly M. Shinners** Andrew J. Sires Kendra M. Sobotta** Christina R. Steffens* Christopher R. Steffes* Braden P. Tice Kara M. Timmel Kayla M. Tippery* Kayla M. Tranel* Britney M. Trettin Brittany N. Van Houtte** Keith R. Vogt* Katelyn M. Wahlquist** Meghan Westman** Celine C. Wienkes Joseph N. Wilke** Megan M. Witt* Bee Yang + Spring 2014 Graduate ~~ Summer 2014 Graduate ++ Spring 2015 Graduate College of Business Administration Rachel C. Anderson Shannon E. Anderson Ryan A. Barnes Ashley L. Barnett** Breanna N. Baughman Jady A. Beenken Corbin S. Bielefeldt Maxwell T. Bishop Seth R. Boldt Valerie K. Bougie Peter J. Brenny Maggie L. Breunig** Emily R. Christens Kathryn A. Cimbalnik Benjamin Collins Courtney M. Coonen** Brittney Lynn Dascher Joseph H. Derosier, Jr Elizabeth J. Donovan* Mitchell J. Earney Rose M. Edwards Kirsty A. Emmerth Emily E. Evers Cody H. Falls Mackenzie A. Farina Michael J. Galvin James P. Geissler Scott D. Gifford Kayla M. Grasso Amanda M. Grosse Carley A. Grosskreutz Craig L. Guth Tyler C. Harke Kaitlyn M. Hartnett** Ross A. Hasserodt** Maria G. Haugen Amy M. Herrenbruck* Erik R. Holznecht~ Charles D. Howden Ryan R. Hycnar Andrew A. Janny Adrian A. Jaramillo Chelsea E. Jeffers Devan J. Johnson Kimberly A. Johnson Nicole E. Johnson Brittany A. Kastner Taylor J. Kerscher Sarah E. Klopp Danielle J. Koestler* Jami S. Kohl Nicholas W. Koshak Laura L. Krings Lauren E. Kunkel Jonathon P. Kurtz~ Joseph T. Labellarte Lauren R. Larson~ Justin D. Lauria-Banta~ Ryan A. LaVoy Amy Lee Alexander J. Lepp Haoyu Li Wenzheng Li Yifeng Li Michael R. Liebert Weidong Liu Jennifer J. Lorman** Dylan M. Lubeck Taylor W. Ludy Kylie R. Mason Benjamin A. Mathias Danielle J. Mautz Chloe H. Mayer~ Natalie J. Meckstroth** Zachary J. Minnich* Brittany N. Moser Tashanna Mousel* Cody T. Nelson* Derek J. Nelson Ellen M. Nelson Rance M. Nofsinger Leila M. Nold Katie L. Nowak Sarah M. Odden* Sean Patrick L. O’Keefe Samuel J. Olson Mark S. Palmer* Nicholas R. Patchen Matthew D. Paulsrud Cole D. Petersen Paul L. Peterson~ Anthony J. Piechowski* Kate Pommerening** Hayden M. Potts** Carlie J. Rasmusson Casey P. Reichgelt Jennifer L. Rhead Nicholas R. Rhode Samual O. Riebau~ Colleen A. Roach* Caleb I. Roberts Brian Rumpf++ Christopher P. Rupel Ethan J. Schaefer John T. Schiller Joseph M. Schmit Rachel L. Scott Brett A. Sebion Erik D. Shaban Samuel P. Simones~ John M. Smith Matthew P. Sommer Danielle M. Spahn Seth J. Stegemeyer Ethan R. Strasser Andrea K. Stutz~ Danielle L. Sukalski** Andriy Sydorenko Chia Thao Jessica K. Thrower Morgan V. Trace Huong T. Vo** Nicholas A. Volhard~ Ross L. Vorbeck Jennifer L. Walsky Jessie A. Welton Kevin D. Wendt Chandler L. White Kathryn Wiegrefe* Joelle L. Wightman Courtney A. Wilson Jacob R. Wingert*~ Chong Yang John C. Yanna* Xiaolong Zheng Keegan D. Ziemer Kathryn A. Zink 7 College of Liberal Studies Ann E. Abell Katie Aldrich* Alex R. Andersen Timothy J. Anker Danielle J. Armstrong Michael A. Bahr Stephanie A. Bartels Zachary K. Beinlich Nicholas J. Bezier** Laura L. Bodurtha* M. Julian Bradley James M. Branson Troy D. Brooks Dennis G. Brown Sarah E. Brushaber** Bridget A. Burkard Katherine Butzen** Mellissa L. Buss Taylor L. Caravello Leslie K. Carlson Patrick Carroll Corrine G. Cianci Hannah E. Coen Anthony M. Collien Ryan W. Cornett Melissa M. Curler Maisie J. Dahl Stephanie M. Deakin~ Kaley M. DeGrave Harshita A. Desai Mary J. Dettman** Allison M. Dienger** Jessica M. Dierkop Jacqueline N. Dobbs Courtney Duerwachter Bailey Dvorak Jessica K. Earp Erica L. Eisel Sarah L. Erickson** Braden J. Farnsworth Katie L. Faster Karali A. Fedor Callie Frank Carly Frerichs** Kaia M. Friske Erika K. Gasper Brittany M. Granlund Haley A. Gregoriou Rachel Gudgeon Fatima Guled~ Sophia M. Halstead Michelle J. Hemken Chelsea M. Hetzel Robert J. Hoffman* Emily L. Howe Stephanie P. Hunsley* Kelsey Jackson Ronica L. James Anastacia M. Janovec* Rina Jeong Arial S. Kann* Austen Rose Keller Sierra Kimball Marina D. Kneeland Vanessa Kocar Joseph D. Kracht Shannon L. Kreckel Shelby D. Krommenacker Cassandra L. Krzebietke Hailey L. Kunz** Allison L. Langer John R. Lanie~ Kali A. Larson* Laurén A. Latzel Taylor M. Lenz Cassandra P. Lund** Stephanie I. McCarty Jessica K. Mcconachie* Allistair R. McCrady Emily E. Milbrath Candice R. Milligan Megan B. Moneta** Ethan J. Monson-Dupuis* Kristin L. Nedvidek Troy L. Neumann Sarah E. Newton~ Yolona H. Ngandali** Sydney F. Olsen Stephanie A. Olson Macy A. Paul Jacob J. Paulson Erin J. Perry Benjamin J. Peters John P. Petrowitz Alexis M. Prom Nicholas J. Ragner** Peri A. Rank* Rochelle L. Regnier** Madison L. Retzke Kristen N. Robey* Sarah J. Rosenow* Samantha A. Rottscheit Briana M. Ruckmar Ameerah A. Sadi Megan K. Schriever Braden A. Schrupp~ Amanda M. Schultz Sydnee A. Schurer* *Commencement Honors **Commencement Highest Honors ~Winter 2015 Graduate 8 Kevin M. Scoggins Connor L. Seitz Michael D. Senk Julie M. Sieracki Samuel M. Slater Amanda A. Smith Nathaniel J. Smith* Richard D. Smith Peter Stassen Corey A. Stauner, Jr* Anne C. Stoltenow Brooklynn E. Sullivan Leah E. Sweet~ Mai Bao Thao Lowell W. Thompson** Cindy J. Trevaskis Avery S. Velo Neil W. VonHoltum Emily J. Wacker* Aaron L. Walker Nathan R. Walters Marisa M. Webb* Bethany L. Wedvick* Lisa Wegner Berek A. Weingart Christian Wendland Madalyn R. Whelan Karie J. Williams* Kyle D. Williams Salina Wiltinger** Evan J. Wittchow Allison R. Wolf* Lao Xue Xiong Trevor D. Yeoman Kaitlyn A. York + Spring 2014 Graduate ~~ Summer 2014 Graduate ++ Spring 2015 Graduate College of Science and Health Haley E. Allen Richard K. Allenby Kristin M. Ammerman Jessica R. Anderson Nicole C. Anderson Megan M. Bain Andrew L. Bauer Joseph A. Becker** Cassy K. Berg Kirstin A. Berg*++ Hannah R. Bergen Bryan J. Bergman Keith Blackdeer Mark J. Blazel** Victor G. Bretl* Arthur C. Brueske David Buchner Tyler J. Burg* Kristopher J. Campbell Alec B. Carr Abigail B. Carstens* Angel L. Casas, Jr Sithichok Chang Tomas A. Chavez Stacy M. Chesak* Tyler P. Christman* Sarah E. Cummuta-Gerbig Patrick J. DeFlorin** Henry A. Dembrowski Ann N. Dicke* Derek C. Dolgner Connor J. Dougherty Anna R. Dricken Joseph A. Drumm~ Ruth M. Dumke Kayla R. Dvorak++ Bradley J. Ebner Mitchell K. Edquist Alexander D. Ehlert* Lauren Eliades Amanda M. Ellis Ryan P. Felber Jessie D. Freeman* Joshua R. Fritchen Moeri Fukaya Sean F. Gilbride Ryan J. Gittins Mary Anne K. Glover Andrew A. Graf Andrew P. Grunwald* Kelli Ann M. Gyotoku Terah J. Haag Brandi J. Hagen Samantha N. Henk Evan D. Hock Michael D. Hoffmann Theresa A. Hofschulte** Katie S. Houle Rachel N. Huerth* James D. Imhoff Jenna A. Jensen Kristin L. Kaderabek** Tessa L. Kahring~ Lindsey L. Kaiser Kyle M. Kennedy Alexandra K. Knetter Jesse N. Knutson Adam P. Koester Christopher J. Koppa Jennifer M. Kovac Kali A. Kramolis** Leah M. Kritter* Brian L. Krueger Andrew J. Kubisch Samantha J. Kuehl Brent A. Landon Max Lane Joshua M. Licht Tara M. Lila Isaac T. Lindahl Paige Lindow Logan R. Linscheid Sydney Lomnes Danielle M. Lower Megan M. Lyon Gizelle Macapugay Taylor T. Marino** Korrin May Melody McCumber** Hayden S. McDonald Laura E. Meinhardt** Eva I. Meyer Jaclyn M. Meyer** Amanda R. Miller Brian A. Miller Shannon L. Miller John R. Mladucky Marlaine M. Moede* Sarah L. Morrison Kelly C. Mueller** Molly A. Nerison Tyler B. Nickel* Jamie M. Novak Zachary Oates Margaret R. Obear Chase E. O’Brien Jamie L. Ochsenwald* Bradley T. Osterman Russell A. Ouellette, IV James S. Overesch Joshua J. Peanasky* Collin E. Plante Michelle E. Pless Dominic S. Putala* Tess Rademaker** Ashley L. Radtke Cassandra L. Roberts* Daniel J. Roenz Rachel M. Rogers Anthony C. Rutzinski Matthew R. Sager Jacquelyn E. Saley* Karie M. Sarazen* Brooke E. Savage Morgan D. Scharine Mark R. Schiess*++ Michael K. Schiller** Rachel J. Schoone Paul M. Schroeder Mercedes L. Siegle-Gaither Nicholas A. Sinotte William G. Skrundz Brenna R. Smith* Ellen M. Snow Marissa M. Sopchyk++ Colleen M. Sovey~ Jeffrey M. Spangenberg Carly E. St. Antoine** Jared M. Stan++ Phillip D. Stevens Yuki Taira Brian A. Theuerkauf* Madelinn M. Tipler Samantha F. Tomaszewski* Marcus J. Toppen++ Morgan J. Tracy Marissa K. Trudeau* Zachary R. Tully Anthony D. Urban* Chang Vang James W. Vought Kevin C. Wahlen* Paige M. Welsh* Maria M. Wicker Eric L. Williams++ Michael R. Williams Kia Yang Zachary J. Zabadal** Melissa S. Zins Logan R. Zuelke 9 Honors Program Candidates Archaeology Department Honors Yolona H. Ngandali** Political Science /Public Administration Department Honors Benjamin J. Peters Psychology Department Honors Cassandra P. Lund** Lowell W. Thompson** Salina Wiltinger** Sociology Department Honors Allison M. Dienger** Christian Wendland Graduate Degree Candidates Doctor of Physical Therapy Jacob L. Aase+ Karen A. Aderhold+ Joshua J. Arvey+ Haley A. Bawek+ Jennifer A. Bimmel+ Macey McDowell+ Luke Mueller+ Elizabeth Richardson+ Bryan Sorensen+ Michael Waller+ Master of Business Administration Benjamin R. Andersen Junjie Chen Liou Liu Naoki Nishiguchi Alex M. Ruhland Samantha A. Sloggy Chun Long Yuen Master of Science Biology Maryam S. Alhumaidi Gina M. Labellarte Biology: Aquatic Science Concentration Trevor W. Cyphers Joseph T. Kukulski Robert J. Mooney Reid Northwick Rachel M. Olmanson Suzanne C. Ryan Biology: Clinical Microbiology Concentration Bradley B. Clyne April Grimsled Erika Hanson Katherine A. Josephson Juliann M. Whirry Biology: Physiology Concentration Xiong Yang Clinical Exercise Physiology Hannah R. Brown Joel T. Dubiel Courtney V. Farland *Commencement Honors **Commencement Highest Honors ~Winter 2015 Graduate 10 Michelle Harbin Jacob R. Hawes Emily E. Quandt Madeline L. Ranum Brianna J. Roberts Jeff R. Schuette Julie A. Skaar Jacob K. St. Mary Samantha P. Sweeney Andrew M. Tuuri Sherry Xiong Scott Young Exercise and Sport Science: Human Performance Kyle Bestul Exercise and Sport Science: Physical Education Teaching William T. Helser Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Administration Gary Brueggemann Health Education: Community Health Education Aubrey L. Stetter-Hesselberg + Spring 2014 Graduate ~~ Summer 2014 Graduate ++ Spring 2015 Graduate Graduate Degree Candidates Danielle M. Reichert Anthony Roberts Cortney M. Sebolt Stephanie A. Steinberger Cassandra R. Swartzer Rosanna M. Taylor Alison A. Traska Melany A. Vanden Langenberg Karin M. Wilson Victoria L. Yamry Medical Dosimetry Lee E. Culp Adriana I. Dalea Asim Farooki Alisen S. Fitzpatrick Susan A. Hunt Cinira A. Johnson Andy J. Kressin Titus M. Kyenzeh Katrina J. Lee Heather D. Maurer Christopher L. Patrick Derek E. Smith Heather J. Tlougan Curtis Wilgenbusch Master of Software Engineering Gong Chen Benjamin D. Metzger Brad L. Schell Master of Science In Education Special Education Heidi M. Heiring Physician Assistant Studies Zhi Li Master of Education – Professional Development Recreation Management Online Learning Communities Dan J. Piehler++ Occupational Therapy Kyann M. Brown Jenalee K. Christopherson Stephanie L. Ellingen Kelsey M. Fenske Alyssa N. Gajewski Kasey L. Galles Danielle A. Grall Katherine J. Hansen Elizabeth L. Johnson Laura E. Justin Amie Kramp Sarah R. Ramsley Therapeutic Recreation Nicole S. Ritchie Master of Public Health Quinn Devlin Martina S. Mellang Kate C. Noelke~~ Jennifer C. Whitty Lisa Biber Britta L. Browne Mollee C. Browne Brenda J. Flannery Kristi L. Hafner Lindsay A. Hestekin Jeffrey T. Jacobsen Halley D. Koelsch Amy M. McCutchen Jared McCutchen Amy H. Pederson Natalia Roberts Retiring Faculty And Staff Rafique Ahmed, Geography and Earth Science, 1985 Mary Love, Educational Studies, 2008 Amelia Dittman, Dean’s Office, 1978 Laurie Magnusson, School of Education, 1985 Susan Grebel, Murphy Library, 1977 Lavonia McCarty, Murphy Library, 1984 Gary Heilman, Residence Life, 2007 Sheila Perkins, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics & Exercise Erin Hussey, Health Professions, 2005 & Sport Science, 1994 Timothy Kiesling, Building Maintenance, 1990 Scott Rohde, Police Services, 1998 Brenda Landrum, Health Professions, 2000 Leroy Sandvigen, Custodial Services, 1999 Charles Lee, History, 1987 Kathy Willhite, Educational Studies, 2008 11 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. COMMENCEMENT Exit to the Ballroom Level HOODING RECEPTION University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents John R. Behling, Eau Claire Mark J. Bradley, Wausau José M. Delgado, Waukesha Tony Evers, Madison Michael J. Falbo, Hartland – Regent President Margaret Farrow, Pewaukee Eve M. Hall, Milwaukee Nicolas A. Harsy, Madison Tim Higgins, Appleton Edmund Manydeeds, Eau Claire Regina Millner, Madison – Regent Vice President Janice Mueller, Madison Drew Petersen, Madison Charles Pruitt, Milwaukee Anicka S. Purath, Mount Pleasant José F. Vásquez, Wauwatosa David G. Walsh, Madison Gerald Whitburn, Wausau This publication was not printed at taxpayer expense. 12