University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL STUDIES
presents
THE 15 th ANNUAL
EVENING OF
EXCELLENCE
April 26, 2016
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PROGRAM
HOST
Mary Leonard, Theatre Arts
WELCOME
Julia Johnson, Dean
Mary Leonard
FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS
Julia Johnson
PERFORMANCE
An American in Paris — UWL Symphonic Brass Quintet — J. Thomas Seddon IV, Music
GRADUATE STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Charles Martin-Stanley, Associate Dean
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Mary Leonard, Theatre Arts
PERFORMANCE
Singin’ in the Rain — Mary Leonard
JOHN E. MAGERUS AWARD
Julia Johnson
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to the following people for their work to make this evening a success:
Maripat Coughlin, Sanja Dojcinovic, Mary Leonard, Michael Lieurance,
Laurie Kincman, Brad Quarberg, J. Thomas Seddon IV, and Katy Zart.
Excellence Awards Committee:
Linda Dickmeyer, Ryan McKelley, Charles Martin-Stanley, Marie Moeller, and Leslie Poulton.
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co-authored, peer-reviewed journal articles, and
two co-authored book chapters. An accomplished
scholar in sport and exercise psychology, Quartiroli has also given 16 presentations at national
and international academic conferences, is at
work with 15 other co-authored manuscripts, and
currently has a publication under review. According to Dr. Christiaan Abildso, faculty at West
Virginia University School of Public Health and
fellow researcher in sport and exercise psychology, “Ale is a dedicated, insightful researcher
who utilizes his unique international education
perspective in all of his work.”
FACULTY RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD FOR TEACHING
KATE GRILLO
Department of Archaeology/Anthropology
Assistant Professor Kate Grillo joined the
Department of Archaeology/Anthropology in
fall 2013. Dr. Grillo’s colleagues describe her as
a “model teacher-scholar” who works to provide
unique educational opportunities for UWL
students both here and abroad. She has developed
and led students in an intensive field-based studyabroad experience in rural Tanzania, created and
taught five new courses, and works diligently to
bring her research into the classroom for students.
UWL students articulate that Grillo is “extremely
knowledgeable” and is “interesting, engaging and
challenging—an absolutely incredible professor.”
DAWN NORRIS
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor Dawn Norris joined the Department of Sociology in 2013. Dr. Norris is an
accomplished scholar in age/aging, mental health,
work/occupations and self/identity. Norris has
published a single-authored book (forthcoming,
June 2016) with Rutgers University Press, as well
as two single-authored, peer-reviewed journal
articles. One of these articles was published
in Teaching Sociology, which, according to her
department, is “the most prestigious teaching-related journal” in the sociology field. In addition to
research, Norris has mentored an impressive five
undergraduate research projects at UWL. Of her
work, her colleagues state “she is advancing the
discipline through her own important research”
and is “guiding future sociologists as they acquire
necessary research skills.”
VIRGINIE CASSIDY
Department of Modern Languages
Assistant Professor Virginie Cassidy has honed
her teaching practices for 17 years. That study
and hard work has significantly shaped UWL in
her three years of teaching French culture and
language in the Modern Languages Department.
In addition to her doctorate in modern French
studies, Dr. Cassidy also earned a master of arts in
education and human development in 2014. Cassidy has grown the French major since arriving
on campus, in part as a result of her deep revision
work with curriculum development and constant
attention to student need. She is described by
colleagues as a “master teacher” whose ability to
“think outside the box” has made her a “real asset
to the department” and UWL.
FACULTY RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD FOR SERVICE
LAURIE COOPER STOLL
FACULTY RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD FOR RESEARCH/CREATIVE ENDEAVORS
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor Laurie Cooper Stoll arrived
at UWL in 2012 as a member of the Department
of Sociology. Since, Dr. Cooper Stoll has engaged
in service activities at the departmental, college,
university, community and professional levels at,
what her department says, is “above and beyond
what is expected of a junior faculty member.”
Cooper Stoll is an involved adviser, committee
member, and leader on many working groups and
ALESSANDRO QUARTIROLI
Department of Psychology
Assistant Professor Alessandro Quartiroli arrived
in the UWL Psychology Department in 2013.
Since, Dr. Quartiroli has published an impressive
10 manuscripts—one single-authored and seven
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taskforces. Most impressive, however, is her proposal and development of the Institute for Social
Justice, where she serves as director. Cooper Stoll
partners with organizations in the La Crosse
community, as well as on campus, to provide talks,
programming, conferences, and training centered
on social justice research and practices.
“FRIEND OF THE COLLEGE”
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
KAROLYN BALD
Career Services
Karolyn Bald has worked as the Career Services
liaison to the College of Liberal Studies for nearly 17 years and is a two-time CLS alumna. Of
working with Bald, Dr. Marie Moeller, associate
professor of English, says that “Karolyn’s connections to larger communities and employers,
as well as her commitment to students in CLS,
are unparalleled. We are lucky to have Karolyn
as a partner.” Bald enjoys the partnerships she
has with faculty and staff in CLS and is always
seeking new ways to connect with them, as well
as with employers and graduate schools that want
to recruit UWL students.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
CONNIE ARZIGIAN
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center
Lecturer Dr. Connie Arzigian has been with the
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC)
since 1988, graduate adjunct faculty since
1994, and formally joined the Archaeology and
Anthropology Department at UWL as a lecturer
in 2012. Dr. Arzigian’s contributions to MVAC,
the Archaeology and Anthropology departments,
the larger campus and La Crosse communities
are extensive and virtually innumerable. An
accomplished teacher, mentor, researcher and
public educator, Arzigian’s students say she is “an
excellent teacher.” Arzigian also directs student
engagement at MVAC, is devoted to public outreach and providing Public Field School opportunities, and is an active member of professional
organizations. Of her work, her department
states, “Dr. Arzigian is a veteran teacher-scholar
with a tremendous record.”
CLASSIFIED STAFF RECOGNITION
OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
KATHY L. THOEN
Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality
Studies
Academic Department Associate Kathy L. Thoen
was nominated by the Department of Women’s,
Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with support from
the Department of Ethnic and Racial Studies.
These are the two departments in which Thoen
works. Since re-joining UWL in August 2014,
Thoen has been applauded by departmental faculty, in particular for her “fortitude, self-discipline
and unselfishness.” Thoen’s strong capabilities
with organization, managing student workers,
and supporting specific programming (such as
the Self-Sufficiency Program) are invaluable to
her department and the entire UWL community.
Her faculty say Thoen is “a leader and role model
for our campus community.”
ROBERT EBERLE
Department of Communication Studies
Dr. Robert Eberle, senior lecturer in Communication Studies, is described by his department and
students as “engaging, challenging, encouraging,
thought-provoking, enthusiastic, supportive,
collaborative and outstanding.” In addition to
his impressive teaching record, philosophy and
practices, Eberle is commended by department
colleagues and students for being an excellent
academic adviser, as well as an active, collegial
committee and departmental member. In a
nomination letter, one department member
said of Eberle, “He is truly a huge asset to the
Department of Communication Studies and his
students.”
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STUDENT
FACULTY AND
STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
UWL staff and faculty. Meng was a speaker and
discussion facilitator at the TEDxUWLaCrosse
inaugural Salon Series titled, “Let’s Talk about
Anti-Asian Racism – For Once.” Meng is also
preparing a research paper for publication titled,
“Navigating Polarized Intersectional Identities:
Examining Hmong Masculinities and Racism at
Predominantly White Institutions.”
GRADUATE RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
JESSICA MUEHLBAUER
School Psychology, Hermantown, Minnesota
Jessica is a second-year graduate student in
school psychology. She expects to complete a
Master of Science in education in May 2016
and her education specialist (Ed.S.) in May
2017. Jessica’s faculty describe her as an “exceptionally strong student” who is one of only two
students who has ever achieved a 4.00 GPA.
Jessica has completed more than 750 hours
in her practicum work with the Westby Area
School District and Irving Pertzsch Elementary
in Onalaska. She has additional experience at
several other schools in the La Crosse area.
Jessica has passed her NCSP exam—demonstrating entry-level competence to the field of
school psychology—and has conducted capstone
research presented at the National Association
of School Psychologists Annual Convention
in New Orleans. Jessica is an active member of
the UWL School Psychology Student Society
and a graduate assistant for School Psychology.
Program Director, Dr. Rob Dixon, anticipates
Jessica will make a valuable impact in the field
of education in Wisconsin.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
ERICKA GRIMM
School Psychology, Hartland, Wisconsin
Ericka completed a master of science in
education in school psychology and anticipates
obtaining her education specialist (Ed.S.) in
May 2017. Ericka has completed more than
700 hours in practicum work at various schools
in eastern Minnesota and Milwaukee. Ericka’s
graduate capstone research is titled, “Developing
Student Character: The Impact of School-Wide
PBIS Systems.” She also had experience teaching kindergarten prior to enrolling in school
psychology. Ericka received an Undergraduate
Recognition of Excellence Award when she was
pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology
at UWL.
MENG VANG
Student Affairs Administration, Nekoosa,
Wisconsin
Meng will receive a Master of Science in
education in Student Affairs Administration
in May 2016. Meng’s faculty consider him to
be an emerging scholar, particularly in the area
of understanding the experience of Hmong
college students. At UWL, Meng has served as a
graduate adviser for the McNair Scholars Office,
a graduate adviser for Inclusive Excellence
Scholars in the Office of Residence Life, and an
intern in the Research Resource Center in the
Campus Climate Office. Meng coordinates and
facilitates S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. (Staff and Faculty
Explore Socially-just Perspectives around Current Events), a discussion group to examine current climate and social justice issues open to all
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GRADUATE RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
CHRISTINE MUNSON
Student Affairs Administration, Moon, Wisconsin
Liberties Union of Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Indian Education Association and Point
of Discovery School. Christine provides
valuable contributions to the Student
Affairs Administration program with her
knowledge and experiences at the secondary
and higher education levels and with the
Wisconsin Education Department.
Christine, a second-year graduate student
in Student Affairs Administration, is part of
the online cohort and works at Northcentral
Technical College in Wausau as a college
advising specialist. Christine facilitates the
American Indian Studies Summer Institute
for the Department of Public Instruction
American Indian Studies Program and is
a board member for the American Civil
UNDERGRADUATE
EXCELLENCE
AWARDSSENIOR
JOHN E.CLS
MAGERUS
AWARD FORSTUDENT
OUTSTANDING
GRADUATING
CASSANDRA PHILIPPON
Department of Sociology, New London, Wisconsin
Cassandra will receive a bachelor’s degree in
tice system. Her accomplishments extend besociology and psychology, with a minor in
yond academia to include an internship with
criminal justice, in May 2016. Cassandra is
the La Crosse County Drug Court and Justice
a sociology and psychology honors program
Support Services, volunteering at Ophelia’s
scholar. In addition, she has been a McNair
House, a transitional home for women reenScholar. For her research work, Cassandra
tering the community from jail, and working
received an Undergraduate Research Grant for as a Workforce Connections coach for men
her study, “How do you Love Me?: Presence
reentering the workforce from prison. Assoof Love Languages in Intimate Partner Reciate Professor of Sociology Nicholas Bakken
lationships Across Birth Cohorts.” Cassandra says Cassandra “has considerable talent and
unlimited potential as a student, a researcher,
has been extremely active at UWL—she
a teacher, and as an ambassador for UWL.”
has completed two independent large-scale
research projects, has presented or participated Cassandra recently accepted a Reaching for
in six different academic conferences, has been the Stars Fellowship with the criminology and
a teaching assistant for two classes, has studied criminal justice master of science program at
Arizona State University.
abroad in the Czech Republic, and has vast
applied experience with the local criminal jus-
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ARCHAEOLOGY/
ANTHROPOLOGY
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
BRANDON FORCIER
Department of Communication Studies,
Rosemount, Minnesota
Brandon will graduate in May 2016 with a
bachelor’s degree in communication studies—emphasis in interpersonal communication—and a minor in psychology. Brandon is
a member of the Eta Phi Alpha and Lambda
Pi Eta honor societies. He also serves as a
leader in the Public Speaking Center and
a peer adviser in the Academic Advising
Center. Brandon is certified by the National
Association of Communication Centers and
has facilitated public speaking workshops for
UWL classes.
DREW PENKALA
Department of Communication Studies,
Neenah, Wisconsin
Drew will graduate in May 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies—emphasis in broadcast and digital media—and a
minor in theatre arts. Drew is a community
channel and marketing intern for the Vernon
Communications Cooperative and a video
production mentor for WMCM-TV.
JENNIFER KEUTE
Department of Archaeology & Anthropology, Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Jennifer will graduate in May 2016 with a
bachelor’s degree in archaeological studies
and a minor in anthropology. At UWL,
Jennifer received two undergraduate research
grants for research on fatty acid residues on
pottery from La Crosse and Tanzania. She
is president of the UWL Archaeology Club,
an intern for the U.S.G.S. Upper Midwest
Environmental Sciences Center, and a lab
assistant for the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center.
ALLEYCE SOMERVILLE
Department of Archaeology & Anthropology, New Auburn, Minnesota
Alleyce will obtain a bachelor’s degree in
archaeological studies, with a minor in
anthropology, in May 2016. Alleyce is a lab
assistant with the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center and a member of the UWL
Archaeology Club. She also has experience
as a teaching assistant for the Department of
Anthropological Studies.
MARICRUZ SANCHEZ
Department of Communication Studies,
Cudahy, Wisconsin
Maricruz will graduate with a bachelor’s
degree in Spanish and communication
studies—emphasis in interpersonal communication—and a minor in psychology in May
2016. Maricruz is a McNair Scholar, peer
mentor for the Eagle Mentoring Program,
and president of Sigma Delta Pi – National
Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. Maricruz
is the lead coordinator of Uplifting Upstanders, a sexual violence prevention program on
campus.
ART
ELLIE EAST
Department of Art, Westby, Wisconsin
Ellie will receive a bachelor’s degree in art
with a minor in photography in May 2016.
Ellie is a studio assistant, still-life preparer,
and gallery assistant. Ellie is president of the
UWL Art Student Association and was on
the Creative Imperatives student committee.
She received honorable mention at the Plein
Air Festival in September 2014.
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SHELBY SCHROEDER
Department of Communication Studies,
Viroqua, Wisconsin
Shelby will receive a bachelor’s degree in
communication studies—emphasis in organizational and professional communication—
and a minor in professional and technical
writing in May 2016. Shelby is a community
engagement intern for Organic Valley and
an intern in Career Services at UWL. She is
conducting a case study, “Exploring Employee Engagement through Communication.”
writing and creative writing in December
2015. Danielle is currently a technical writing
intern with the 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection and a clerical assistant with the UWL
Oral History Program. Danielle also served
as a research assistant with UWL Special
Collections, a writing tutor, and the president
of the English Club.
ETHIC & RACIAL STUDIES
JAMIE CAPETILLO
Department of Ethic & Racial Studies,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jamie will receive a bachelor’s degree in
women’s studies with a minor in ethnic and
racial studies in May 2017. Jamie is currently
an undergraduate assistant in the Campus
Climate Office. She is currently the co-chair
of Asian Latina African Native American
Womyn, as well as active in other diversity
organizations. Last year she co-founded
Mujeres Orgullosas, a Latina Empowerment
Community group that focuses on Latinas
in higher education. This semester the group
assisted in creating a Latina Mentoring Outreach Program at Arcadia High School.
ENGLISH
ASHLEY LOUNSBROUGH
Department of English, Belleville, Illinois
Ashley received a bachelor’s degree in English
education with a minor in teaching English
to speakers of other languages in December
2015. At UWL, Ashley completed student
teaching at Onalaska Middle School and Arcadia High School, interned with the English
as a Second Language Institute, and served as
a tutor in the Writing Center.
TAYLOR PARRISH
Department of English, Maple, Wisconsin
Taylor received a bachelor’s degree in
English—emphasis in literature—and a
minor in professional and technical writing
in December 2015. Taylor served twice as a
research assistant for the Department of English and was a teaching assistant for “ENG:
366 British Literature I.” Taylor was a tutor
in the Writing Center and an intern in the
Office of Multicultural Student Services.
HISTORY
JENNIFER DEROCHER
Department of History,
Deerfield, Wisconsin
Jennifer will graduate with a bachelor’s degree
in history—emphasis in public and policy
history—and a minor in environmental
studies in May 2016. Jennifer has written
four successful undergraduate research grants,
two library-finding aids, and has published an
article in the La Crosse Tribune with another
under review for the Wisconsin Magazine of
History. She has assisted in public history
events including, “[art]ifact: Where History Meets Art” and “Hear, Here: Voices of
Downtown La Crosse.”
DANIELLE WEBER
Department of English,
Appleton, Wisconsin
Danielle obtained a bachelor’s degree in
English—emphasis in rhetoric and writing—
with minors in professional and technical
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KATHRYN WITT
Department of History,
Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
Kathryn will obtain her bachelor’s degree in
Archaeological Studies and History—emphasis on Asia—and a minor in Anthropology in May 2016. Kathryn is a scholar in
the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
and a teaching assistant for the Department
of History. She also serves as a judge at the
National History Day events at UWL and is
a member of the Aikido Club.
elor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in Chinese. At UWL, Erin has served as co-president of the Chinese Club, teaching assistant
in Spanish 300, and a Spanish conversation
partner. In fall 2015, Erin studied abroad at
Valladolid, Spain, and worked as an English
tutor for Spanish-speaking families.
ASHLEY ROWIN
Department of Modern Languages,
Pardeeville, WI
Ashley will receive a bachelor’s degree in
Spanish and German studies with a minor
in French and a certificate in Russian studies
in May 2017. Ashley is involved in German
Club and the German study abroad mentoring program. She studied abroad at Marburg,
Germany, with the Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange program in spring 2015. Ashley also
volunteered at the UWL Language Resource
Center and the ACCESS Center.
MODERN LANGUAGES
ELIZABETH BOURGEOIS
Department of Modern Languages,
Waconia, Minnesota
Elizabeth will receive a bachelor’s degree in
Spanish with a business concentration in
May 2017. Elizabeth is a scholar of the Eta
Phi Alpha Honor Society and a tutor with
the Ho-Chunk Youth and Learning Center.
She also worked at the UWL Scholarship
Resource Center.
MUSIC
CORISSA VOUGHT
Department of Music, Hudson, Wisconsin
Corissa earned a bachelor’s degree in music
education—emphases in choral music and
general music education—in December 2015.
Corissa is currently a choral teacher at Logan
High School in La Crosse. She completed
student teaching at Holmen High School
and the Onalaska School District. She also
teaches private voice lessons in La Crosse.
JOHNNY GLAUNERT
Department of Modern Languages,
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Johnny will receive a bachelor’s degree in
Spanish and women’s studies in May 2016.
This is his second CLS Recognition of Excellence honor. He was honored last year by the
Department of Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Johnny received an undergraduate
research grant for his research, “Language
Attitudes and Gender Roles in Argentina.”
He also was an Academic Initiative Stipend
Recipient for service in Ecuador.
PHILOSOPHY
DANIELLE WATTERSON
Department of Philosophy,
New Glarus, Wisconsin
Danielle will receive a bachelor’s degree, double majoring in philosophy and English—
emphasis in rhetoric and writing—and a
minor in psychology in May 2016. At UWL,
Danielle has been involved in the Philosophy
ERIN MALETZKE
Department of Modern Languages,
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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Club, orchestra, wind ensemble and women’s
choir. She also served as a philosophy and
logic tutor and gave public presentations on
numerous research projects.
ogy honors project is, “No Pain, No Gain:
The Influence of Gender Conformity and
Priming on Pain Perception.” Kendall has
had extensive job shadow experience in the
field of psychology and physical rehabilitation
during her time at UWL.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
LISA ROEMHILDT
Department of Political Science & Public
Administration, Waseca, Minnesota
Lisa will earn a bachelor’s degree in political
science, public administration and Spanish—
with a minor in international studies—in
May 2016. Lisa is a scholar in the Sigma
Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society. Lisa presented her research at the Midwest Political
Science Association conference in Chicago
in April 2016. She was awarded an undergraduate research grant to conduct research
in Chile.
CIENNA HOPKINS
Department of Psychology,
Woodland Park, Colorado
Cienna will receive a bachelor’s degree in psychology pre-physician assistant track—and
a minor in biology—in May 2016. Cienna is
currently an inclusion coach at the YMCA
of Onalaska. She is also a psychology honors
program scholar and the Eta Phi Alpha
Honor Society President.
MICHAELA KELLER
Department of Psychology,
East Bethel, Minnesota
Michaela will graduate with a bachelor’s
degree in psychology and a minor in at-risk
child and youth care in May 2016. Michaela
is a scholar in the Psi Chi National Honors
Society. She is currently a staff member at the
Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
and recently completed an internship in
student services and school psychology at
Onalaska High School.
PSYCHOLOGY
SCOTT BARRERA
Department of Psychology,
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Scott will graduate in May 2016 with a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish.
Scott is a McNair and Psychology Honors
Program scholar. He also works with children
with behavioral and emotional difficulties
at Gundersen Hospital and Hamilton Elementary School. Scott is a resident assistant
on campus and a peer mentor for the Eagle
Mentoring Program.
MACKENZIE RAY
Department of Psychology,
Lincoln, Nebraska
Mackenzie will graduate with a bachelor’s
degree in Psychology with a double minor in
at-risk child and youth care and interpersonal
communication in May 2016. Mackenzie has
completed several research projects, served
as a resident assistant, and completed an internship in the Counseling Center at Logan
Middle School in La Crosse.
KENDALL DOERSCH
Department of Psychology,
Pulaski, Wisconsin
Kendall will graduate in May 2016 with a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and French.
Kendall is a Golden Key Scholar and a member of the Psi Chi Psychology and Pi Delta
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LISA SMITH
Department of Psychology,
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Lisa will receive a bachelor’s degree in
psychology with a minor in women’s studies
in May 2016. Lisa is currently a research and
teaching assistant for the Department of
Psychology and a research and editing intern
for Dr. Steven Levenkron, a well-known
psychotherapist in New York City.
presented her current research on negotiating
respect and power dynamics among rural and
urban strippers at the Southwestern Social
Science Association Annual Conference in
Las Vegas, the UWL Social Justice Week,
and the American Society of Criminology
Conference in Washington, D.C.
THEATRE ARTS
HEATHER SOPEL
Department of Theatre Arts,
Neenah, Wisconsin
Heather will receive a bachelor’s degree in
theatre arts—emphasis in stage management—with minors in arts administration
and mathematics in May 2016. Heather has
extensive experience as a stage manager and
assistant stage manager in many UWL theatre productions, including Rumors, Catch Me
if You Can and Singin’ in the Rain. Heather
has been awarded numerous scholarships and
been recognized by the Kennedy Center/
American College Theatre Festival with certificates of merit for the productions: Rumors,
Come, Detroit and Singin’ in the Rain.
TANNER TAYLOR
Department of Psychology,
Truman, Minnesota
Tanner will graduate in May 2016 with a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor
in at-risk child and youth care. Tanner is
a teaching assistant with the Department
of Psychology and member of the Psi Chi
National Honors Society and the Psychology
Honors Program. Tanner is also a mentor
with Big Brothers Big Sisters and works at
the YMCA.
SOCIOLOGY
KATHY NIEDOROWSKI
Department of Sociology,
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Kathy will graduate with a bachelor’s degree
in sociology—with a minor in interpersonal
communication—in May 2016. Kathy is currently conducting capstone research on food
and housing insecurity among UWL students. Kathy was recently accepted into the
Brown School of Social Work at Washington
University in St. Louis, the No. 2-ranked
master of social work program in the U.S.
WOMEN’S, GENDER, &
SEXUALITY STUDIES
KATIE JAEGER
Department of Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Katie will receive a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies with a minor in sociology in May
2017. Katie is the president of the Women’s
Studies Student Association and volunteers
with Essential Health Care’s “Partners in
Prevention” program. Katie’s research endeavors are in gendered violence prevention.
ZÖE TAYLOR-HAYDEN
Department of Sociology, Austin, Texas
Zöe will graduate in May 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in ethnic
and racial studies and women’s studies. Zöe
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