Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Commencement, 3:00 p.m.
117 Witherspoon Theatre
Friday, May 10, 2013
CHASS Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Commencement Program
Processional
Audience may remain seated
Claudio Monteverdi: Toccata (Overture) to L'Orfeo (1607)
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Helga G. Braunbeck
Assistant Dean, CHASS Interdisciplinary Studies
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jesse Crane-Seeber
Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar for International Programs
Commencement Address
“Caring for the Moment”
Dr. Naeem Inayatullah
Professor of Politics, Ithaca College, NY
Introduction of the Student Speaker
Ms. Amanda Matson
Academic Advisor and Ph.D. candidate, Psychology in the Public Interest
Student Address
Mr. Bryan Hum
International Studies-International Relations, B.A., NCSU
Awards and Accolades
Program Director, International Studies
Dr. Nora Haenn
Presentation of Diplomas
Dr. Helga G. Braunbeck
International Studies, B.A.
Dr. Nora Haenn
Concentrations: Africa
East and Southeast Asia
Europe
Latin America
South Asia and Middle East
International Cultural Studies
International Economy and Environment
International Relations
Closing Remarks
Dr. Helga G. Braunbeck
Recessional
Rodney Waschka II: Academic Recessional (2010)
A Message from Interdisciplinary Studies
To Our 2013 Graduates:
On behalf of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) and the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), I send you our heartiest
congratulations! You have shown the initiative, the motivation, and
the ability to pursue a challenging program of study, and you are to
be commended for your achievement. We wish you the very best
as you leave North Carolina State University and begin or continue
your professional careers.
In addition to saying congratulations and farewell, let me urge you
to continue your association as a valued member of our academic
family. You are invited to be an active participant in our classes
and student organizations, and to maintain your association with
your program in Interdisciplinary Studies and the University.
We would like to stay in touch and hope you will feel free to visit
and to call on us in the future.
Again, congratulations and best wishes!
Sincerely,
Dr. Helga G. Braunbeck, Assistant Dean
CHASS Interdisciplinary Studies
http://ids.chass.ncsu.edu/
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Africa Concentration
Gennelle S. Wilson
USP, summa cum laude
East and Southeast Asia Concentration
Brandon Joseph Carroll
magna cum laude
William Zachary Jahn
Kaitlyn Erin Parker
Gary Leon Pence, Jr.
cum laude
Julia Elizabeth Powers
Juliana Lynn White
USP, summa cum laude
Zoua Yang
CM
Europe Concentration
Megan Elizabeth Bridges
cum laude
Michael P. W. Dombroski
Mikhail Saunders Hoskins
Leah Marie Huskinson
AHS, CM, USP, summa cum laude
Emma Ann Nelli
AHS, CM, cum laude
Devang M. Pandya
AHS, CM
Seth Tanner Smith
Carolina Villalobos
CM
Brandon Luke Williams
Caitlin Rose Zanga
CM, summa cum laude
Latin America Concentration
Rachel Jackson Carter
cum laude
Emma Katherine Haddock
CHSA, CM, USP, summa cum laude
Lorena Patterson
magna cum laude
Michael Peter Young
South Asia and Middle East Concentration
Timothy Alan Bryant
Laura Nichole Deweese
Morgen Ellyse Swavely
CM
International Cultural Studies Concentration
Andrea Romero Green
Olivia Lauren Kim
Paola Gabriela Romero
Grace Ann Wilberding
International Economy and Environment Concentration
Rebecca S. Coady
USP, magna cum laude
Sara Elizabeth Wood
International Relations Concentration
Tenario Jonte Avant
Sampson P. Bloh, II
Molly Susan Fields
Ann Franklin
CM
International Relations Concentration (cont.)
Olivia Agner Goss
Kevin Joseph Groves
AHS, CM, cum laude
Margaret Terese Guijarro
Christina Nicole Harp
USP, magna cum laude
Bryan A. Hum
CM
Tatiana Illova
Mary-Kate Inman
Laura Elizabeth Jones
Margaret R. Kane
magna cum laude
Jennifer R. Kueffer
AHS, CM, magna cum laude
Young C. Lee
AHS, CM, USP, cum laude
Kevin Marx Miller
CHSA, USP, summa cum laude
Kelsey Cecilia Noonan
AHS, CM, magna cum laude
Scott Chapman Norris
AHS, CM, cum laude
Janai Vazquez Perez
Chloe' Easton Shorter
CM
Sean Michael Smith
Kayla Marie Squicciarini
Cameron Suzzanne Stutts
CM
Paula Sujkowski
AHS, CHSA, CM, summa cum laude
Erica Ruth Sutter
CM, USP, cum laude
Jeffrey David Weygandt
magna cum laude
Megan Lea Whittaker
AHS, CM
Michael Tyler Wicker
Chengjian Zheng
AHS, CM, summa cum laude
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PROGRAMS
FACULTY & STAFF
International Studies Faculty & Advisors
Dr. Nora Haenn, Program Director, International Studies;
Associate Professor, Anthropology & Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Anne Clément, Assistant Professor, History & Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Jesse Crane-Seeber, Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar,
International Studies and Political Science
Dr. Carol Ann Lewald, Lecturer, International Studies
Ms. Amanda Matson, Graduate Teaching Assistant and Academic Advisor;
Ph.D. candidate, Psychology in the Public Interest
Dr. Shea McManus, Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Interdisciplinary
Studies
Dr. Seth Murray, Teaching Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Academic Advising Coordinator & Advisor, International Studies;
CHASS Director, Alexander Hamilton Scholars Program
Dr. Joseph Palis, Teaching Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Academic Advisor, International Studies
Dr. Mary Tjiattas, Academic Advisor, International Studies
Administration & Staff
Dr. Helga Braunbeck, CHASS Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Studies
and International Programs; Associate Professor, Foreign Languages &
Literatures; Program Director, German Studies
Katie Bean, IDS Executive Assistant for Personnel & Business Operations
W. Bruce Cheek, Student Services Specialist, Scheduling Officer, and
IDS Academic Advising Coordinator
This is a selection of faculty associated with CHASS Interdisciplinary
Studies–International Studies (IS). There are additional faculty and
instructors who work with IDS and IS students and teach IS-related and
cross-listed classes. In addition, IDS offers the following programs with
Majors and Minors: Africana Studies; Arts Studies in Film, Music, or Visual
Arts; Science, Technology & Society; Women’s & Gender Studies; and
IDS Self-Design Majors. Minors are also offered in Forensic Sciences,
Middle East Studies, Native American Studies, and Nonprofit Studies.
Student Codes
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The names of certain graduates are not printed in the program due to privacy restrictions.
AHS ~ Alexander Hamilton Scholars Program is a dual degree program for
highly motivated students offered jointly by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
and College of Management. Students are in designated activities outside the classroom.
BFS ~ Benjamin Franklin Scholars Program is a dual degree program for
highly motivated students offered jointly by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
and College of Engineering. Students are in designated activities outside the classroom.
CHSA ~ CHASS Highest Scholastic Achievement Cumulative GPA = 4.0
CM ~ Co-Major The student has two or more academic majors in different areas.
TJS ~ Thomas Jefferson Scholars Program is a dual degree program for
highly motivated students offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Students are in activities outside the classroom.
UHP ~ University Honors Program is designed to prepare excellent students
for graduate and professional schools and research opportunities. Students have the
opportunity to live in Honors Village and spend 75% of special program time in
academic development and 25% in enrichment activities.
USP ~ University Scholars Program is designed to provide professional and
leadership development for outstanding students. Students have the opportunity to live in
Scholars Village and spend 75% of special program time in enrichment activities and
25% in academic development.
Graduation with Honors ~ based on Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA 3.250 through 3.499 cum laude
GPA 3.500 through 3.749 magna cum laude
GPA 3.750 through 4.0 summa cum laude
Highest cumulative GPA awarded = 4.0 (even though individual courses completed
with an A+ receive a GPA of 4.333 for that specific course).
Graduation notes:
1) Students included in this program are IDS-IS graduate candidates who have received
initial graduation approval for Spring or Summer 2013 and await final University-level
graduation approval, which occurs after the terms and Spring graduation ceremonies.
2) Student slides shown during the graduation ceremony were supplied by the students.
3) Content may not reflect all course grades in the students’ final term and is not official.