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
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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.
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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 …
• 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.
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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
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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
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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
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*
Kevin M. Scoggins
*Commencement Honors **Commencement Highest Honors
~Winter 2015 Graduate
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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**
Nathan A. Bollhorst
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
Alec J. Sawalski
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
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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
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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
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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
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