saturday, may 16, 2015 - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

SATURDAY, MAY 16 , 2015

2 | University Welcome

UN IV ERSITY W ELCOME

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is proud of the

accomplishments celebrated in today’s commencement ceremony. We recognize and applaud the determination of the graduates to complete their studies. We also recognize and appreciate the help families and friends have given to make this graduation possible.

The completion of a program of study is significant. It commemorates the end of one

important activity while signaling unlimited opportunities for the future. It is in this spirit of hope and optimism that today we congratulate those who have now completed their studies at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Our newest graduates represent a rich tradition of hands-on collaborative learning,

academic excellence and personal growth that extends back to the date the University was founded in 1871. It is this tradition that links our newest alumni with prior graduates, who are actively enriching the civic, business, charitable and political sectors of our global community.

As a regional center for the celebration and promotion of knowledge, culture and

innovation, our University is an integral part of our broader community. With the fresh effort and focus of today’s graduates who join us in this broader role, we envision even more opportunities that will connect our University with the region we so proudly serve.

It is my honor as the 11th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to extend

this special recognition on behalf of the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the University. Sincerely,

Andrew J. Leavitt, Ph.D. Chancellor University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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U N IV E RS ITY O F WISCONSIN OSHKOSH The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh was founded as the state’s third normal school in 1871. President George S. Albee headed a faculty of five normal school teachers, the model school director and three teachers. Forty-three students attended the first day of classes. The Oshkosh State Normal School became the state’s foremost teacher-training institution. A fire in 1916 destroyed the school’s main building, which was replaced with Dempsey Hall in 1918. In later years, as the focus and curriculum expanded, the institution underwent several name changes. A graduate school was added in 1963. In its centennial year of 1971, President Roger Earl Guiles guided UW Oshkosh’s merger into the Wisconsin system. Today, UW Oshkosh prepares students for fulfilling lives and challenging careers with 60 undergraduate majors, 15 master’s degree programs and, as of fall 2010, the University’s

first doctoral degree: the Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Chancellor Andrew J. Leavitt, who was appointed in November 2014, leads this vibrant educational institution — the third-largest university in Wisconsin with an on- and off-campus enrollment of more than 14,500. The picturesque and environmentally conscious campus covers 171 acres and is home to four colleges — Business, Education and Human Services, Letters and Science, and Nursing. UW Oshkosh’s focus on teaching is evident in its distinction of having won nine UW System Regents Teaching Awards of Excellence. UW Oshkosh also is committed to becoming a nationally recognized model for the “engaged university.” Our striving to meet this goal is illustrated in the Points of Pride described on the following pages.

UN IV E RS ITY O F WISCONSIN SYSTEM The University of Wisconsin System is governed by the Board of Regents, an 18-member board appointed by the governor. The board, in turn, appoints the system president, the chancellors of the 13 universities, the chancellor of Extension and UW Colleges, and the deans of the 13 colleges. The current system president is Ray Cross.

The board is currently comprised of John R. Behling, Mark J. Bradley, José M. Delgado, Tony Evers, Regent President Michael J. Falbo, Margaret Farrow, Eve M. Hall, Nicolas A. Harsy, Tim Higgins, Edmund Manydeeds, Regent Vice President Regina Millner, Janice Mueller, Drew Petersen, Charles Pruitt, Anicka S. Purath, José F. Vásquez, David G. Walsh and Gerald Whitburn.

4 | Points of Pride

UW OS HKO SH P OINTS OF P RIDE At UW Oshkosh, students, faculty and staff come together to form a distinctive institution that prides itself on engaging people and ideas for common good. Our University Highlights are some of the many achievements that set us apart. We are especially proud of the accomplishments of our faculty and students:

Stu d en t Po i n ts o f Pr i d e • The UW Oshkosh Model United Nations team extended its winning streak to 31 years by winning two more Outstanding Delegation Awards at the world’s largest Model UN at UN headquarters in New York in 2015. • Celebrating 15 years, the Student Managed Endowment Fund (SMEF) program, which started as a $25,000 fund, has grown to more than $500,000. • Undergraduate student performance on the NCLEX RN licensure exam continues above the national pass rate (89 percent) at 94 percent or above.

• Our newly-created program to support student/ faculty collaborative research, the Oshkosh Student Scholarly and Creative Activities Program (OSSCAP), launched in 2014 to improve our students’ access to a wide range of collaborative, hands-on scholarly and creative activities. • The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), an accredited concurrent enrollment program, provided opportunities for more than 2,300 students from 50 high schools in the region to take college-level courses. • UW Oshkosh won the 2014 Women’s Indoor Track and Field championship, for a total of 46 national athletic championships.

C a m p u s Po i n ts o f Pr i d e • Six individual faculty members and three departments have received the Regents Teaching Excellence Awards. • At more than 14,500 students, the University’s enrollment is holding strong at record levels over its more than 140-year history. • College of Letters and Science faculty, staff and students serve as a cultural anchor to the region by contributing to the quality of life through theater productions, musical performances and art exhibits. • UW Oshkosh is recognized as a national model for developing and highlighting exemplary campuswide liberal education programs. • UW Oshkosh ranked 21st nationally — and first in Wisconsin — on the Sierra Club’s Coolest Schools list for its sustainable practices. • The UW Oshkosh Foundation partnered with the University to build the first dry fermentation

anaerobic biodigester plant in Wisconsin, serving as a model community program for food and yard waste and assisting UW Oshkosh in meeting a state off-the-grid energy goal for campus. • UW Oshkosh became the nation’s first Fair Trade University in 2008. The University also was one of the first to analyze its carbon footprint. • The total UW Oshkosh economic contribution to the state is more than $500 million. The campus is responsible for directly and indirectly creating more than 9,000 jobs, generating more than $37.5 million in tax revenue and giving more than $4 million in time and money to local charities. • UW Oshkosh has achieved more than 50 years of offering graduate studies, can boast of more than 13,000 graduate school alumni, and continues to be a leader in graduate education by offering more than 30 master’s, post-master’s and certificate programs as well as one doctoral program.

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Alumni of Pride Nearly 86,000 people worldwide call UW Oshkosh their alma mater. This sample of their accomplishments highlights how our alumni are impacting their professions, communities and the world: • Diane (Vanheuklon) Abraham (BS, economics ’84, MBA ’87) is the president and CEO of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. • Carol Angell (BS, special education ’90, MSE ’95) chairs the Department of Educational Studies at UW–La Crosse. • Steve Boettcher (BS, radio-TVfilm ’82), Emmy-winning filmmaker, highlighted Wisconsin’s sturgeonspearing tradition in his 2014 documentary, The Frozen Chosen. • Kristofor Brown (BS, radio-TVfilm ’88), former voice director and staff writer for the MTV cartoon series Beavis and Butt-Head, is the executive producer of Disney XD’s Kirby Buckets. • Monique Caradine (BS, radioTV-film ’93), award-winning media professional, is the founder and president of Momentum Media Group. • Cliff Christl (BS, political science ’70), the official team historian for the Green Bay Packers, is quarterbacking the team’s 100th anniversary in 2019. • Craig Culver (BS, biology ’73) is co-founder and president of Culver Franchising System Inc. • Anne (Angoli) Enright (BS, journalism ’97) is the director of media and measurement for Starbucks, headquartered in Seattle, Wash.

• Timothy Greinert (BA, operations management ’85), is president of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc.

• Christopher Mohr (BA, religious studies ’04) is the first Buddhist chaplain in the Wisconsin National Guard.

• Norbert Hill (BS, sociology ’69, MSE ’71) is the area manager for education and training for the Oneida Tribe.

• Thomas Puls (BS, psychology ’74), former cofounder of Donna Ricco, launched a new high-fashion menswear line called Crow Philosophy in New York, N.Y.

• Anton “Tony” Hopfinger (BS, mathematics and physics ’66), professor emeritus of medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy at the University of Illinois, is known as the founding father of computational chemistry and chemistry informatics. • Christian Jensen (BS, history and physical education ’07), is the executive director of the Wisconsin chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH, a nonprofit athletic mentoring program for challenged athletes. • Robert Keller (BS, economics ’69) is chairman of the board of J. J. Keller and Associates Inc., Neenah. • William Lecher (BSN, nursing ’87) works as the senior clinical director of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. • Wendy Lewis (BS, psychology ’79), senior vice president for strategic alliances and diversity with the Chicago Cubs, has been recognized for her efforts to diversify Major League Baseball.

• Shannon Stone (BSE, special education ’99) serves as the assistant director for East Asia with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington, D.C. • Todd Teske (BBA, accounting ’87) powers Briggs & Stratton, the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines and leader in outdoor power products with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually, serving as the chairman, president and chief executive officer. • Thomas Zoch (BS, biology and chemistry ’79), of Neenah, is an executive leader of Ministry Health Care, associate medical director of Network Health and the medical director of Network HouseCalls.

6 | UW Oshkosh Highlights

UW OSH KOSH HIG HLIG HTS The scope of the accomplishments at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is astonishing, and is a tribute to the oneness, vigor and dedication of students, faculty, academic and University staff members. These highlights present a few examples of the University’s success.

Academic Highlights The 2013-14 academic year brought with it new programs, community classroom collaborations and hands-on learning. • The collaborative Engineering Technology Program launched, allowing students to major in Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering Technology. Students gain experience through hands-on instruction on the UW Oshkosh campus, at the UW Oshkosh biodigester and at placements throughout Northeast Wisconsin. • The first cohort in the Executive Path MBA program graduated at the December 2014 commencement ceremony. • A Bachelor of Applied Studies with an emphasis in public safety launched, allowing students with an associate degree from an approved technical college to earn a bachelor’s degree completely online.

• The University Studies Program (USP), offered its first Quest III courses. Students in Quest III courses are introduced to civic action, community partners and real-world challenges. • Through the support of Allendorf, Germany’s Viessmann Group, the University’s first endowed chair, Viessmann Endowed Chair in Sustainable Technology, was named. • The radio-TV-film program celebrated 50 years during Homecoming 2014. • A new, 100 percent online master’s program entitled Transnational Human Services Leadership launched in fall 2014.

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Economic Development Highlights UW Oshkosh is helping make the case that the University of Wisconsin System is actually in communities throughout the state the University FOR Wisconsin. And it takes partnership and collaboration to accomplish that mission. • Neenah-based Alta Resources pledged funding support to UW Oshkosh in spring 2014, launching the UW Oshkosh Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) in the College of Business. • 10 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh student entrepreneurs each gave a 90-second business elevator pitch on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to a panel of business leaders—including Culver’s titan and UW Oshkosh alumnus Craig Culver ’73—for a grand prize of $1,000 in the 4th Annual Pitch Contest co-hosted by the Alta Resources CEI and the UW Oshkosh Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO).

• The UW Oshkosh Alta Resources CEI received the 2014 “Emerging Center Award” from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC). • The UW Oshkosh Business Success Center’s AeroInnovate won first place for Leadership and Collaboration at the national University Economic Development Association (UEDA) summit in Santa Fe, N.M. in September. • Launched in 2014, the Renewable Energy Institute (REI) was founded on a global vision of advancing excellence in renewable energy technology and sustainability by providing access to renewable energy educators, researchers, events and facilities at UW Oshkosh.

These and many other examples of our accomplishments are detailed in the full Annual Report found online at uwosh.edu/strategicplan.

8 | Order of Ceremonies

PROGRAM Spring 2015 Commencement M o r n i n g C e r e m o n y, 9 a . m . Musical Prelude

Brass Menagerie, Brass Quintet Audience please remain seated during processional.

Processional Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 Convening of Commencement

Edward Elgar, composer Lane R. Earns, Provost and Vice Chancellor

Audience please stand for presentation of the colors.

Presentation of Colors

ROTC Color Guard

National Anthem

Audience led by Nikki Raccio

Greetings and Introductions

Lane R. Earns, Provost and Vice Chancellor

Greetings from the State Greetings from the Board of Regents Welcome

Tim Higgins, Regent Andrew J. Leavitt, Chancellor

Comments from the Graduating Class Speaker Commencement Address

Christie Launius, Professor, College of Letters and Science

Presentation of Graduates

Justine Braun Lane R. Earns, Provost and Vice Chancellor

Graduate Degrees Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement College of Letters and Science

Susan Cramer, Graduate Studies Dean Karen Heikel, Assistant Vice Chancellor John J. Koker, Dean

Announcers: Dawn Arnold, Jane Purse-Wiedenhoeft and Laurence Carlin Conferring of Degrees

Andrew J. Leavitt, Chancellor

Greetings from the UW Oshkosh Alumni Association Alma Mater

Jim Rath, President Audience led by Nikki Raccio

Audience please remain seated during the recessional.

Recessional Trumpet Voluntary in D

Jeremiah Clarke, composer

A reception for students, parents, guests, faculty and staff will follow the ceremony in the lower level of Kolf Sports Center.

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PLATFORM PARTY Spring 2015 Commencement M o r n i n g C e r e m o n y, 9 a . m . University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Chancellor

Representing the Senate of Academic Staff

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement

Provost and Vice Chancellor

Representing the University Staff

Jill Reichenberger

Dean of the College of Letters and Science

State Representative

Representing the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alumni Association

Dean of the Office of Graduate Studies

Andrew J. Leavitt Lane R. Earns Gordon Hintz

Representing the UW System Board of Regents

Tim Higgins

Commencement Speaker

Christie Launius

Representing the Graduating Class

Justine Braun

Representing the Faculty Senate

Karl Lowenstein

Richard Marshall

Jim Rath

Karen Heikel

John J. Koker

Susan Cramer

Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services

Representing the Oshkosh Student Association

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Registrar of the University

UW Oshkosh Foundation President

Grand Marshal

Thomas G. Sonnleitner Petra M. Roter

Arthur H. Rathjen

Jordan Schettle Scott Johnson Toivo Kallas

Faculty Marshals: Karen King and Erin Winterrowd, representing Graduate Studies; Anna Filipova, representing the Division of Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement, Andrew Smock, representing the College of Letters and Science; and Dennis Rioux, representing the delegation of faculty and academic staffcademic staff.

10 | Order of Ceremonies

P ROGRAM Spring 2015 Commencement A f t e r n o o n C e r e m o n y, 2 p . m . Musical Prelude

Brass Menagerie, Brass Quintet Audience please remain seated during processional.

Today’s processional is led by the Class of 1965 as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from the Wisconsin State College at Oshkosh and become the University’s newest Golden Titans. Processional Pomp and Circumstance No. 1

Edward Elgar, composer

Convening of Commencement


Audience please stand for presentation of the colors.

Presentation of Colors

ROTC Color Guard

National Anthem

Audience led by Aleah VanGheem

Greetings and Introductions


Greetings from the Board of Regents

Gerald Whitburn, Regent

Welcome


Comments from the Graduating Class Speaker Commencement Address

Mariah McMullen William Wresch, Professor, College of Business

Presentation of Graduates


Doctoral Program Leslie J. Neal-Boylan, Dean, College of Nursing Graduate Studies Gregory B. Wypiszynski, Graduate Council Faculty Chair College of Business William Tallon, Dean College of Education and Human Services Frederick L. Yeo, Dean College of Nursing Leslie J. Neal-Boylan, Dean Announcers: : Joann N. Cross, Tammy Chapin, Michael Ford, Rachelle J. Lancaster

Conferring of Degrees


Greetings from the UW Oshkosh Alumni Association Alma Mater

Jim Rath, President Audience led by Aleah VanGheem

Audience please remain seated during the recessional.

Recessional Trumpet Voluntary in D

Jeremiah Clarke, composer

A reception for students, parents, guests, faculty and staff will follow the ceremony in the lower level of Kolf Sports Center.

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PLATFORM PARTY Spring 2015 Commencement A f t e r n o o n C e r e m o n y, 2 p . m . University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Chancellor

Andrew J. Leavitt

Provost and Vice Chancellor

Lane R. Earns

Representing the UW System Board of Regents

Gerald Whitburn

Commencement Speaker

William Wresch

Representing the Graduating Class

Mariah McMullen

Representing the Faculty Senate

Denise Robson

Representing the Senate of Academic Staff

Richard Marshall

Representing the University Staff

Lisa Goetsch

Dean of the College of Education and Human Services

Representing the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alumni Association

Dean of the College of Letters and Science

Jim Rath

Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services

Thomas G. Sonnleitner

Frederick L. Yeo

John J. Koker

Dean of the College of Nursing

Leslie J. Neal-Boylan

Dean of Graduate Studies

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Susan Cramer

UW Oshkosh Foundation President

Representing the Oshkosh Student Association

Dean of the College of Business

Registrar of the University

Petra M. Roter

Arthur H. Rathjen William J. Tallon

Jordan Schettle Scott Johnson Grand Marshal

Michael Schellenger

Faculty Marshals: Bonnie Nickasch, representing the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program; Thomas Fischer and Mary Kate Friess, representing the Office of Graduate Studies; Steve Dunn, representing the College of Business; Michael Fonkem, representing the College of Education and Human Services; Bonnie Schmidt, representing the College of Nursing; and Michael Tippins, representing the delegation of faculty and academic staff.

DOCTO RAL DEGREE S

Doctoral Degree Candidates | 13

C OLLEGE OF NURSING Doctor of Nursing Practice Kathryn Emily Denney BSN, UW-Eau Claire Capstone: The Introduction of the Patient Activation Measure® Assessment Tool for Improved Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Capstone Chair: R. Shelly Lancaster, PhD, RN Ashley Lynn Gass BSN, University of Kentucky Capstone: Improving Obesity Outcomes in Primary Care Using the 5As Framework Capstone Chair: R. Shelly Lancaster, PhD, RN Luke Armin Hachfeld BS, Bethel University Capstone: Physical Awareness a Key Improving Adolescent Male Health: A Grounded Theory Study of the Perception of Testicular Self-Examination in Male Student Athletes Capstone Chair: Brent MacWilliams, PhD, RN Maggie Jean Hartjes BSN, UW-Madison Capstone: Evaluating the Efficacy of the Medicare Hospice Guidelines at Predicting Six-Month Mortality among Patients with Dementia Capstone Chair: Mary Kate Friess, DNP, FNP-BC, APNP

Rebecca Catherine Anne Jorgensen BSN, UW-Eau Claire Capstone: Concussion Guidelines and the Tools Used to Provide Concussion Diagnosis: A Systematic Review Capstone Chair: Brent MacWilliams, PhD, RN Sharon Kaplon BSN, UW Oshkosh Capstone: Aiding Practitioners Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Factors Through Lifestyle Intervention Capstone Chair: Paula McNiel, DNP, RN, APHN-BC Colleen K. Micele BS, BSN, UW-Milwaukee MSN, UW Oshkosh Capstone: The Impact of Patient Portal Interactivity on Rates of Screening Mammography Capstone Chair: Judith Westphal, PhD, RN, NE-BC Ashley Jayne Micksch BSN, UW Oshkosh Capstone: Primary Care Congestive Heart Failure Education Capstone Chair: Jennifer Basler, PhD, RN, CCRN, CNE Elizabeth R. Stukenberg BSN, UW-Green Bay Capstone: A Quantitative Pilot Study on the Use of a Fitness Tracker in the Preventative Management of Employees at Risk of Chronic Disease in a Health Care Facility Capstone Chair: Mary Kate Friess, DNP, FNP-BC, APNP

MA STER’S DEGREES

Master’s Degree Candidates | 15

COLLEG E OF BUSINESS Master of Business Administration Carl R. Christiansen BBA, UW Oshkosh Wess W. Damro BS, UW-Green Bay Christina Denis BS, UW-Madison Chad Gerard Draxler BS, UW-Platteville Roseline Donna Mawusi Eli-Zafoe BA, Concordia College

Joel James Hansen BS, UW-Green Bay Robert Janes BBA, UW Oshkosh Vildana Jusic BBA, UW Oshkosh Mark Andrew Kallas BBA, Marian University Joe R. Kiela BBA, Saint Norbert College Amy Dinali Kumaraperu BBA, UW Oshkosh Jennifer Lena McGowan BSBA, Drake University Carolyn A. Mieliulis BS, UW-Platteville Robert D. Mihalski BS, UW-Stevens Point Holly Jayne Nerat BBA, UW-Green Bay Anna Maria Netys BA, UW-Stevens Point Bradford C. Northcraft BS, The Ohio State University Matthew Robert Olson BA, UW-Stevens Point Jorge Ortiz BSBA, Xavier University Alexander Moritz Zyprian Pohl BEng, Munich University of Applied Sciences Sabrina Prus BA, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrueck Kelly Rae Ruh BS, UW-Green Bay

Sudipto Sarkar BCom, University of Calcutta Muhammad Usman Savul BBA, UW Oshkosh Christopher John Schweitzer BBA, UW Oshkosh Christopher Shattuck BS, UW Oshkosh, JD, University of La Verne Deepak Shukla BTech, Indian Institute of Technology, MS,PhD, Clemson University Johnna Spry BS, Purdue University Ashley Marie Thoma BBA, UW Oshkosh Travis James Trapp BS, UW-Stevens Point Hollie Nicole Wagner BBA, UW Oshkosh Brian James Wallace BS, UW-Platteville David Thomas Wendland BBA, UW-Madison, BSE, Martin Luther College Kurt Albert Wondra BS, UW-Green Bay

Graduates August 7, 2015 Timothy J. Huffcutt BA, UW-Eau Claire Travis C. Jones BS, UW-La Crosse

Master of Science – Sustainable Management Graduates August 7, 2015 Angela Dybdahl Oroian BA, UW-Madison

C O L L E GE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVI CES Master of Science – Educational Leadership Jikwang Baek BA, Suncheon National University Dylan Scott Bram BA, UW Oshkosh Minhee Cho BEd, Gwangju National University of Education Yoona Cho BEd, Chonju National University of Education Bara Choi BEd, Gwangju National University of Education Loryn Mae Cornette BS, UW Oshkosh Amanda Hope Dornfeld BA, UW-Green Bay Lisa Joy Eizenga BA, Indiana University-South Bend Leslie M. Fischer BA, UW-Stevens Point

Kimberly Ann Groenjes BS, UW-River Falls Floyd Randall Harris BS, Clemson University Katrina Irene Hinds BS, UW Oshkosh Kate Elizabeth Kiel BSE, UW Oshkosh Deokyong Kim BEd, Chonju National University of Education

Sukyoung Kim BA, Dankook University, MEd, Korea National Open University Kwoanhyoung Lee BEd, Gwangju National University of Education, MA, Honam University Seonghee Lee BA, Chonam University

16 | Master’s Degree Candidates

Anthony Dwayne Miller Jr. BA, UW Oshkosh Mary Elizabeth Murphy BS, UW Oshkosh Jungyong Park BA, Korea University Su Jin Park BA, Sunchon National University Jacob R. Rusch BSE, UW Oshkosh Eunsuk Ryu BA, Chosun University Karen Elizabeth Stepanek BS, UW Oshkosh

Master of Science in Education– Professional Counselin Andrea Rose Bekkers BS, UW-Platteville Alex Kevin Corrado BA, UW-Milwaukee Patricia Ann Dempsey BA, University of Minnesota Amanda S. Eake BS, UW-Green Bay Christina C. Foral BS, UW-Platteville Erica Nicole Harbath BS, UW-Green Bay Nicole Marie Higgs BS, UW-Green Bay Brittany Leigh Magrady BA, UW Oshkosh Matthew Michalski BS, UW-Stevens Point Ashley Marie Miller BS, UW-Green Bay Lisa C. Neuman BS, UW-Green Bay Jessica Pagel BS, UW-La Crosse Megan Jean Victoria Schulz BS, UW-La Crosse Sarah Lynn Stanzek BS, UW Oshkosh Maci Quinn Wallace BA, UW Oshkosh Pa Houa Thao Xiong BS, UW Oshkosh Daniel Zamost BA, UW-Stevens Point

Master of Science in Education– Curriculum and Instruction April Maureen Britto BSE, UW Oshkosh Natalie Lynn Draves BS, UW-Stevens Point Justin David Giles Ellis AB, Ripon College Edith Glover Fork BS, Purdue University Marissa Anne Geitner BS, UW-Green Bay Matthew Michael Heer BS, UW-Platteville Brittany Kay Le Capitaine BSE, UW-Madison Lisa Norz BA, UW-Green Bay

Sarah Pamperin BSE, UW-Madison Jill Renee Peachy BSE, UW Oshkosh Jeanna Lynn Jaster Raymakers BSE, UW Oshkosh Teri B. Rucinsky BSE, UW Oshkosh Elizabeth Renee Schendel BS, UW-La Crosse Jessica Sue Steffens BS, UW-Green Bay, BA, University of Minnesota-

Zong Yang Vang BSE, UW Oshkosh

Graduates August 7, 2015 Nathan Harold Watt BSE, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Master of Science in Education– Literacy Jessica Kaye Adrians BS, Winona State University Kylene Marie Aftanas BSE, Central Michigan University Melissa Christenson BS, Silver Lake College Kam Dama BS, UW-Green Bay Laura Christine Deering BS, Carroll University Laura Beth Finger BS, UW-Green Bay Tess Elizabeth Kerr BS, UW-Eau Claire Angela Marie Meier BSE, UW-Madison Alisha Bri Polzin BS, Northern Michigan University Sara Elizabeth Vollbrecht BSE, UW-Oshkosh

Graduates August 7, 2015 Clair Elizabeth Fedderly BS, UW-Platteville Jennifer Russ BS, UW-Green Bay

Master of Science in Education– Special Education Christine Roberta Belau BSE, UW Oshkosh Michelle Ann Ernzen BS, UW-Platteville Carissa Jean Nothem BA, UW Oshkosh Kathleen Rachael Smith BA, University of Northwestern Tiffany Kay Torris BS, UW-Eau Claire

COLLE GE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE Master of Arts–English Jason A. Cummings BSE, UW Oshkosh Jennifer L. Escher BS, Marian University Lydia K. Sanders BA, UW Oshkosh

Master of Public Administration Adam Nicolaus Bellcorelli BS, Illinois State University Carol Jo Breska BS, Mount Senario College

Benjamin K. Cheslock BS, Lake Superior State University David A. DeTroye BS, UW-La Crosse Kyle L. Ellefson BA, Concordia University John David Jacobs BBA, UW Oshkosh Anna Katherine Johnsen BS, UW-Green Bay Allisen Cynthia Krueger BA, UW-Green Bay Shawna M. Kuether BA, UW Oshkosh Joseph Andrew LeMire BA, University of Saint Thomas

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Michael W. Morrissey BS, UW Oshkosh Michael J. Parks BLS, UW Oshkosh Jillian N. Schooley BS, UW-La Crosse Matthew A. Spence BS, UW-La Crosse Cheri Lynn Stoffel BA, UW-Milwaukee Agnes Marguerite Vetinde BA, Knox College Wenona Wolf BS, UW-La Crosse

Anthony Paul Drew BA, University of Northern Iowa Nathan James Hermus BS, UW-Green Bay Sharayah Ann Preman BS, UW-Green Bay Emily Anne Vogels BS, UW-Green Bay

Master of Science–Biology

Master of Social Work

Olalekan Rilwan Aremu BS, Olabisi Onabanjo University

Rhiannon Robbins Carr BA, Wellesley College Samantha Jo Ebert BS, UW-Green Bay Jorge Andres Hernandez BS, Marian University Brooke Alice Koenig BS, UW-Stout Brian Paul Semanek BS, University of Notre Dame

Master of Science–Mathematics Education Nicholas Charles BS, University of Minnesota Emilie Marie Pingel BS, UW-Stevens Point

Graduates August 7, 2015 Leah Rachel Beaumont BS, UW Oshkosh

Master of Science – Psychology Sarah Kathryn Adelson BS, UW-Stevens Point Seneca Ann Bivens BS, UW Oshkosh Jarrod E. Bock BS, UW-La Crosse Mandy Marie Deschaine BS, UW Oshkosh

Graduates August 7, 2015 Caitlin Amanda Weihing BS, UW Oshkosh

Graduates August 7, 2015 Cristin MaryAnn Bauch BAS, UW-Green Bay Carrie A. Brooks BS, UW Oshkosh Lindsay Christian BSW, UW Oshkosh Justine Christal Cleveland BA, UW-Stevens Point Jessica Lynn Cooper BSW, UW-Green Bay Nichole Dechow BSW, Northern Michigan University Melody Ann Erickson BSW, UW Oshkosh Kristen Marie Goltz BS, UW Oshkosh Chari Lynn Jensema BS, UW Oshkosh Lauren Mae Knops BSW, UW-Green Bay Lindsey Lee Kraft BS, UW-Green Bay Regina Leigh Labby BFA, Edgewood College Julie Ann Paluch BSW, UW Oshkosh Colin Michael Routh BS, Viterbo University Emilie A. Schauer BSW, UW-Green Bay Stephanie Simon BSW, UW Oshkosh Alyssa Joann Soderlund BSW, UW Oshkosh Sarah Renee June Sumner BS, St. Catherine University Sydney Lynne Wienke BS, UW-Stout Alexandra Marie Wild BSW, UW Oshkosh

C OLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science - Nursing Linda J. Backus BSN, UW Oshkosh Jennifer Jane Becker-Manthey BSN, UW Oshkosh Stephanie Ann Beker BSN, Carroll University Melissa Beltran BS, Milwaukee School of Engineering Natasha Lynne Bolz BSN, UW Oshkosh Amber Czys BSN, UW-Madison Kristin M. Gabriel BS, Edgewood College Maria Del Carmen Graf BSN, Universidad San Luis

Gonzaga Ica Peru

Katie Marie Heidke BSN, UW-Eau Claire Heather A. Hollander BSN, Bellin College of Nursing

Brenda Jean Larson BSN, UW Oshkosh Sara Lynn Lindgren BS, Winona State University, BSN, UW-Eau Claire Ashley Sass BSN, UW Oshkosh Kelly Jean Schmoker BSN, UW Oshkosh, BS, UW-Platteville Jean Ann Schroeder BSN, UW-Madison Christine E. Smith BSN, UW Oshkosh Vanessa Leigh Trinkl BSN, UW Oshkosh Jennifer Verhagen BS, UW-Milwaukee Patrick J. Wilcox BS, Edgewood College Katie Ann Wisnefske BSN, UW-Green Bay

UN D E RGRADUATE DE GR E E S

Baccalaureate Degree Candidates | 19

L IF E LO N G LE AR N IN G AND COMMUNITY ENG AG EM EN T Bachelor of Applied Studies

Jeanne L. Wendtland De Forest John Philip Wetzel Milwaukee

Brittany Marie Gardiner Epsom, NH John Gerard Grzeca Fond du Lac Joel Arden Boyce Oshkosh Scott Robert Houge Oshkosh Deborah Lynn Bratten Ocala, FL Graduates August 7, 2015 Tracy Anne Hyler Berlin * Timothy M. Campbell Combined Locks Scott Edward Frierdich Waupaca Annmarie Frances Johnson Keshena Steven Anthony Gamez San Antonio, TX Scott A. Popovich Sr. Manitowoc Jecel Marie Klotz Markesan Courtney Ann Gowan Weston Christopher D. Ward Suwon, South Korea Brianna Lynn Kubsch Manitowoc Alexander Nicholas Greiff Wisconsin Dells Kathleen Dorothy McDonald Neenah Daniel J. Hahn Germantown *** Troy Christopher Miller Ripon Bachelor of Liberal Studies * Adam Mark Heronymus Sheboygan Raymond John Milton Brooklyn, NY John Abaya Fond du Lac Kim Irene Klitzke Kaukauna Brian Martin Mollgaard Germantown Chad Ryan Amsrud Wausau David Anthony Koester Pine River Jaclyn Fischer Novak Sheboygan Nicole Christine Berna Appleton ** Michael Christopher Lubbert Sheboygan Ashley Rose Nowicki Necedah Benjamin August Beyer Merrill Nicky Revere Metz Darlington Michael Joseph Pembroke Jr. Brooke Marie Blatz Chilton ** Amos Joseph Mikkelson Neenah Twin Lakes Matthew John Breska Kaukauna *** Robert Joseph Murkley Berlin Jeremy Paul Peterson Appleton Dylan Neal Buechel Appleton Melissa Ann Raddatz Perry, IA * Erick Lee Przybylski Stevens Point Ashley Morgan Calhoun Neenah Courtney Rae Ramsey Neenah Jeremy Arthur Schils Sheboygan Julie Anne Courchene Oshkosh Jeffrey Michael Rand Trempealeau Brianna Marie Ullsperger Neenah * Robert Norman Davis Mercer * Kurt Jonathan Riel Wausau ** Alicia Marie Van Groll Appleton Heidi Ann Disher Wisconsin Rapids Holly Ann Roethle Rubicon Penny S. Wegner Winneconne Brittany Gabrielle Gaenslen Sheboygan *** Carrie Lynn Smith Burlington *** Janet A. Zander Columbus James Paul Ganiere New Berlin ** Travis J. Teesch Kaukauna Kelli Zimmerman-Klemp Fond du Lac

COLLEG E OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Business Adminstration * Dane Ross Roge Albinger New Berlin Brode H. Albrecht Appleton Tyler R. Alcala Racine Megan Jane Allen Stevens Point Nicholas John Aman Little Chute John Charles Andrasko Oshkosh Brian Joseph Baker Oakfield Derek Scott Bamford Waukesha April Lynn Bennett Oshkosh *** Alec Jason Bernander Wisconsin Dells *** Summa Cum Laude

Logon John Berndt Oshkosh Nicole Christine Brey Mount Horeb Aaron John Bielski Ashwaubenon Kelsey Alice Brick Valders Ryan Kevin Biesterveld Little Chute * Daniel Steven Brosman Neenah Jenna Kristine Bilz Baraboo * Sarah Christine Buntrock Cedarburg Elizabeth Marie Blohm Neenah Andrew Steven Buss Randolph * Holly Jolene Bloom Stillwater, MN Anthony Joseph Caelwaerts Green Bay Christopher Orrin Bloxdorf Kenosha David C. Carlsen Clintonville Landon Mikel Boettcher Reedsville Steph Marie Casper Freedom Maxwell Joseph Bornemann Stockbridge Elizabeth Christianson Oshkosh Cassandra Jo Bouressa Denmark * Mark Gregg Chevremont West Allis Eric James Bowers Greenleaf Zachary Richard Christie Wild Rose Jordan James Boyce Marinette John Thomas Cismoski Hortonville Nickolas Joseph Boylan Wrightstown Paul James Clemons III Milwaukee

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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University Honors Graduate

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University Honors Associate

20 | Baccalaureate Degree Candidates Dakota Joseph Close De Pere * Lucas Alexander Conway Mukwonago ** Kyle Scott Cowling Oshkosh Luis Humberto Cruz Richmond, IL * Anne Cummins Oshkosh * Jennifer Ann Daniels Burlington Trevor Donald Dehart Crandon Meghan Marie Dehne Howards Grove Samantha Jean Delabarre Middleton Trey Joseph Demler Oshkosh Blake Jon Derks Kimberly Blair Stephen Des Jardin Ashwaubenon * April Devroy Peshtigo * Cassandra Jo Dewhurst Hortonville Kathryn Jean Dickert Racine Tyler Mark Dillenburg Shawano Collin Ronald Dobrich Waukesha Steven Michael Dunham Appleton Evan Michael DuVall Sussex Zachary Scott Edlebeck De Pere Jennifer Lynn Eickert Brillion Jake Joseph Eisenhut Mukwonago Kara Lynne Fameree De Pere Monica Mary Fannin Hortonville Nick James Farr Fond du Lac Logan Robert Fenolio Appleton Jordan Taylor Fields New London Shawna Margaret Fischer West Bend Allan James Fitzpatrick Eldorado Alexandra Rose Flanigan Palm Springs, CA Shawn Patrick Fletcher Oshkosh Kirsten Marie Fohrman Waupun ♦ * Michael Gordon Foust Oshkosh Corey John Frelich Green Bay Kelly Anne Friedrichsen Marshfield Michael Steven Fry Marshall Brian James Fulton Carpentersville, IL Hailey Christine Gill Whitelaw Anthony George Glaser Ashwaubenon Joel M. Glisczinski Menasha Cody Robert Graff Waukesha Brittney Marie Grassl Shawano Ryan Delwyn Gregory Mahtomedi, MN Dominik Robert Grorich Waupaca Luke Joseph Guenther Oconomowoc Stayci M. Hanson-Herman Oshkosh Taylor James Hedrick Sparta Brent James Hemb Middleton Nicholas R. Hermus Little Chute Shane Michael Heyrman Green Bay Mitchell Hintz Appleton *** Summa Cum Laude

* Andrew Bruce Hoffman Oshkosh Katie Lynn Hoffmann Milwaukee Joseph Hollrith Grafton Alex Scott Holmes Verona Patrick Martin Hudak Jr. Appleton Joshua David Hull Bonduel Kristin Ann Hunger Appleton ** Ashley Taylor Jacobs Fond du Lac * Stephanie Ruth Jahn Deerfield Emily Suzanne Jung Fort Atkinson Jacob Gerald Kaprelian Appleton Nick Alan Kartechner Waupun Cydney Elizabeth Kaufman Sauk City Brennan Anne Kegler Ripon Krista Ann Klumb Green Bay Nathan David Koffke Kimberly Kelsey Rose Kolb Freedom Marcus John Kopecky Hilbert Luke John Kramer Little Chute * Nicholas Arthur Krepline Reedsville Nicholas Kubacki Green Bay Jordan Lee Kulhanek Wisconsin Rapids Joseph Raymond Kurkiewicz Hartland Christopher Albert Kurth Green Bay Dmitry Kuznetsov Kemerovo, Russia Kasidy Kvalheim Sun Prairie Eliseo Perez Hernandez Lacossiere Hinche, Haiti James Allin Lacy Shawano Renee Elizabeth Ladd Silver Lake David Paul LaGrange Onalaska Nicholas Lowell Lamb Ripon *** Benjamin Richard Laska Stevens Point Maximilan Christopher Laumann Random Lake Sharon Leiter Oshkosh * Kevin Richard Lewis Green Bay Alexander David Lloyd Germantown Eric J. Lueptow Ripon Brooke Erin Maguire Mosinee Adrianne Marie Maniscalco New Berlin Joseph Allen Mann Mount Calvary Timothy Donald Martzke Hortonville Brian Samuel McMahon Pulaski Jacob Tyler Henry Merk Greenfield * Kelli ReAnne Michaelis Waukesha Anthony Michael Miller Oshkosh Timothy Joel Moffitt Kenosha ** Logan Allen Moore Green Bay Matthew Michael Morrissey Neenah

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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* Robert James Moss Brillion ** BreeAnn Marie Mueller Kiel * Jeffrey Stuart Naimon Appleton Eric Michael Nelson Neenah Jacob Lawrence Nelson Mukwonago Andrew John Neumann Mount Calvary * Kyle Edward Newhouse Waunakee Andrea June Nichols Portage Abigael Elizabeth Noonan Brookfield Erik Andrew Oehlke Waupun Ashley Marie Ott Ripon ** Kelly Marie Pechacek West Bend Nicholas Michael Peters West Bend * Jordan Lynn Petges Salem Anthony Joseph Petrarca Hartland Steven J. Pfaller Wautoma Hannah Marie Pickett Wisconsin Rapids Nathaniel James Ray Verona Nailah Reed Milwaukee Tyler Joseph Reffke Kaukauna Matthew David Riese Fond du Lac Chad Rivard De Pere Jamie Elizabeth Romenesko Freedom Logan Nicholas Romine Fennimore Greg Jon Ruef Janesville Andrew Joseph Ryder Janesville Madeline Kay Rynkiewicz Wheatland * Mitchell R. Salzer Winneconne Samuel C. Santkuyl Darboy Jared Saunders Grafton Daniel J. Schaff Milwaukee * Carl Lyle Schemm Waterloo Chelsea Jo Schenkus Chilton Joshua N. Schepp Middleton Angelia Elisabeth Schiedemeyer Oshkosh Barry Russell Schmidt Jefferson Brittany Kathryn Schmude New London Mitchell L. Schnabel Unity Carly Noelle Schoenenberger Middleton Cason Robert Schroeder Winneconne Lucas C. Schultz Appleton Mitchell James Schultz Oconomowoc Taylor D. Schultz Burnett Monique Marie Schweich Mauston Benjamin Andrew Hoffmann Seibel Oregon Amanda Lynn Siebert Pewaukee Tyler G. Smet Fond du Lac Keisha Marie Smith Beloit


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Baccalaureate Degree Candidates | 21 Shelby Lynn Smykal Menomonee Falls Kaci Jolene Staats Bonduel * Karen Marie Steinhofer De Pere Vivienne Marguerite Steinke Oshkosh Katelyn Jo Stienen Kimberly ♦ Michael John Stinski Menasha Heather Marie Swanson Greenleaf *** Benjamin James Syvertson Randolph Michael Dean Teletzke Jr. Fond du Lac Alicia Diane Testin Wild Rose Benjamin Charles Thomas Appleton David Thor Appleton Jennifer Naolor Thor Coon Rapids, MN ** Ryan D. Thurk Oshkosh Taylor Marie Toivonen Wausau Malinda Jean Trueblood Appleton Tami N. Tucker Fond du Lac Leah Kristine Valentine Hilbert Luke James VanAbel Kimberly Boly Vang Wausau Ashley Michelle Van Rossum Wrightstown Evan J. Van Stralen Freedom Hayden Arthur Vickers Greenville

Kara Marie Wagner West Bend ** Jesse Michael Waldvogel Shawano Chelsea C. Walker Milwaukee Terra Wasielewski Green Bay Austin John Weber Jackson Zachary A. Wells Waukesha Taylor Ann Wenzel Franklin Zachary Steven Westenberg Oconto Zachary Michael Whalen Janesville Travis Robert Wichman Verona Jennifer Lynn Wicklund Kewaskum David John Wicks Manitowoc Tyler Dean Wiedenhoeft Mequon Eric Robert Wilberding Sun Prairie Samuel Robert Willems Reedsville * Brent Michael Williams Oshkosh ** Heather Lyn Wolf Kimberly Brandon Clarke Woods Verona Tyler Ronald Wosnig Green Bay Chad Michael Wyss New Lisbon Mai Xiong Appleton Keng Yang Wausau Kong Meng Scott Yang Sheboygan Amy Elizabeth Zoril Brookfield Rebecca LaRhea Zuleger Kimberly

Graduates August 7, 2015 Kirby Nicholas Allen Appleton Julianne Marie Bodinger West De Pere Skyler Edward James Bohn Grafton Kiri Ann Bornhofer Cudahy Christa Lynn Cook Peshtigo Isaac Victor Dahl Mc Farland *** Emily Verona Dittman Edgar Christopher Chinaemerem Iwuji Oshkosh David Kalk Saint Michael, MN Logan Ross Kinyon Eldorado Michelle Martinez Appleton Chase Weston Mitchell Oshkosh Ryan G. Rupp Denmark

Bachelor of Fine Arts Andrea Susan Buss Brillion Brandon Edwin Krause Ripon ** Raymond Nikhil Rowe Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Kristina Marie Stathas Brown Deer * Lisa Ziltner Monroe

C O L L E GE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Bachelor of Science in Education * Nicole Elizabeth Aasby Fond du Lac ** Kassandra Lynn Ackley Oostburg Frida L. Adrian Appleton ** Jane Katherine Allinger Appleton Nicholas John Ambrose Muskego * Carissa Rae Apfelbeck Mayville Cindybel Arias-Castaneda Green Bay Samantha Rose Atwell Oshkosh * Kelsey Louise Backlund Presque Isle * Rachel Shirley Barman Waunakee *** Alissa Lynn Becker Spencer *** Christina Marie Becker Sheboygan Taylor Erin Bednarek Sussex ** Katherine Lynne Berkopec Apple Valley, MN ♦♦ *** Tiffany Lynn Bimmel Sheboygan Falls * Jeremy Lewylln Brandt Wausau Alex Lee Breitrick Green Bay *** Erica Lynn Breuer West Bend *** Heidi A. Brown Sheboygan *** Summa Cum Laude

** Amanda Jo Burchardt Oconomowoc * Sarah Ann Bygd New Richmond * Maria Carmen Cachu Appleton * Victoria Margaret Chacon Oshkosh * Sara Marie Circo Fond du Lac Anne Magdalene Coleman Oshkosh Jolene Kathryn Currey Greenleaf * Danielle Marie Donnelly Kewaskum * Trista Patrice Fick Amberg ** Laura Mae Frassetto Little Chute Caitlin Kathleen Frawley Waunakee Garrick Daniel Garvens Omro *** Alyssa Lynn Gauthier Appleton ** Johnette Grace Grams Markesan Joseph Alexander Grimm Watertown * Steven Michael Gross Oakfield * Carley Marie Gussert Wrightstown Amanda Lynn Habert Appleton Kenneth Joseph Halloran Mt Prospect, IL * Phillip Clem Harder Oostburg ** Emily Kay Hass Shawano

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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* Morgan Lee Holz West Bend * Kaitlyn Jane Hruska Manitowoc Brittney Elizabeth Hutchinson Geneva, IL Chantel Rose Jahnke Kaukauna * Jacquelin Amara Jankiewicz Woodbury, MN ** Sadie L. Jensen Oshkosh Samantha Kalyn Johnson Appleton ** Brittany Joell Jonas Neenah ** Kayla Gene Kasper Two Rivers Melissa Annette Koenig Fall River *** Sarah Michelle Kofler Prentice ♦♦ Kelly Dale Kolasinski Greenville Amanda M. Kollmann Fond du Lac Becca Jean Konemann Lyndon Station * Hannah Marie Korban Ironwood, MI Ryan Paxton Kramlich Appleton *** Alyssa Jeanne Krautkramer Kewaskum ** Laura Ann Kryzenske Cedarburg ** Derek Kyle Markham Oostburg


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22 | Baccalaureate Degree Candidates * Kaitlin Elizabeth Marquardt West Bend ** Morgan Kay Martens Green Bay ** Rachel Marie Martinez Waukesha * Courtney Lynn Mashin Mount Calvary Lindy May Mateyka Oshkosh * Daniel Lovell McCulloch West Bend * Mariah Elizabeth McMullen Byron, IL *** Steffani Lorelle Meusburger Highlands Ranch, CO * Andrea Deann Meyer Roseville, MN ** Adam James Michalski Green Bay Stephanie Lynn Miller Slinger *** Ashley Elizabeth Minger Denmark Rebbeca Jean Mussatti Franklin Alexa Rae Nutter Fennimore ** Azucena Elizabeth Ontiveros Beaver Dam Randy Scott Paternoster Hartford *** Jenna Marie Perras Neenah Briel Patricia Peyer Delavan Bradley Louis Pollesch Ripon * Anna Lea Preissel Wisconsin Dells *** Jennifer Lynn Rabas Green Bay ** Andrea Rose Recker Kimberly Christopher Jordan Reno Manitowoc ** Brianna Beth Robley Manitowoc Araceli Roman Sheboygan ** Lauren Anne Suchy Rose Sturgeon Bay David John Rosenau Van Dyne *** Sarah Emily Roth Baraboo Kayla Cecilia Ruetten Wrightstown Kaylie Katherine Sandretti Slinger Aubree Schepp Little Chute * Melissa Ann Schmidt Hubertus * Julia C. Schneider Fond du Lac Emma Kaye Schubert Brussels * Sarah Stephanie Sheldon Janesville Rachel Marie Sitkin Sun Prairie Alexander Carl Smith Oakfield Nathan John Smith Oakfield Karl Paul Speth Libertyville, IL Chelsey Lynn Sprtel Sussex *** Stephanie N. Stadtmueller Sheboygan * Andrew William Stanton Wisconsin Rapids ** Claire Francis Starnitcky Cascade ♦♦ ** Amanda Marie Sternig Hartford Matthew Paul Stormer Appleton Adam James Stuiber Ashwaubenon *** Ashley Marie Sveom Random Lake

*** Summa Cum Laude

* Nicola Tassone Appleton ** Brian Paul Thielhelm Sheboygan * Jayne Christine Titus Orfordville * Amy Tomasko Mundelein, IL Jonathan Carl Tomaszewski Crivitz ** Kaeley Rae Tomchek Green Bay * Sara Elizabeth Trochinski Berlin ** Cassandra Danielle Trott Random Lake Laura Ann Tsakonas Menomonee Falls Caitlyn Jean Vajgrt Oshkosh ** Carly Joy Vanden Heuvel Little Chute *** Brooke Ellen Vander Heiden Kaukauna ** Tracy Margaret Vander Heyden Green Bay ** Brianna Leigh Vollmer Fond du Lac Juston J. Wara Oshkosh Nathan John Wara Oshkosh ** Lisa J. Werner Sheboygan Zachary James Wettengel Appleton ** Briana Maria Whitney Wisconsin Dells * Rachel Jae Wierzba Sturgeon Bay ** Natalie Jeanne Wilke Waunakee ** Mackenzie Lee Wissink Oshkosh ** Emily J. Wolfgram Wauwatosa Evan Xiong Green Bay * Marissa Ann York Plymouth * Miranda Marie Young Hortonville * Stefanie Rae Zehner Greenville * Nicole Gabrielle Ziolkowski Green Bay

Graduates August 7, 2015 Rachel Elaine Coenen Appleton *** Maxwell Srubas Jones Appleton ** Matthew Ryan Locke Grafton Mai Yer B. Lee Appleton * Dylan D. Penhallurick Sheboygan

Bachelor of Science – Human Services * Jessica Margaret Arnfelt Yorkville, IL Eric Balza Appleton Brooke M. Basler Oshkosh Vernalyn Fawn Bearing Ethete, WY ** Jennifer Lynn Berry De Forest * Sarah Ann Boyea West De Pere ♦♦ ** Alicia Lynn Brewer Plainfield Jacquelyn Lee Buboltz Brillion Autumn Lee Calabrese Hortonville Clarinda L. CallingThunder Ethete, WY

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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** Gretchen Juline Cimermancic Milwaukee Kendra Eileen Fischer Waukesha Amanda Lee Frank Colby ** Heidi Galica Oshkosh Amanda Rey Goodrich Raymond * Kendra Michelle Green Bristol ** Jaci Ellen Grooters Woodruff Rebecca Mary Gwinn Brookfield Rikki Jo Harris Fort Washakie, WY Cynthia Gabriela Hernandez Ixonia Mitchell Leo Jameson Arkdale Allison R. Janssen Little Chute Ryan Daniel Jensen Menasha Emily Louise Karis Okauchee Victoria Paige Kemp Clinton April H. Kiekhaefer Slinger * Christina Ann Klein Appleton Kaylene Marie Kloehn New London Jennifer Rose Korth Appleton Janelle Kathleen Krueger Westfield Katherine Elizabeth Kuhnast Niagra Tracy Jo Lasley Oconto Houa Lee Oshkosh Justina Paige LePine Fond du Lac Alicia Rose Lesinski Neenah Shawna Marie Littleshield Riverton, WY Debra Ann Meissner Oshkosh Brittany Nicole Mirsberger Chilton * Lauren Marie Pietkiewicz Pleasant Prairie Kevin M. Ritzke Appleton * Taylor Daniele Rosinski Bowler * Tracey Marie Salentine Omro Andrew John Scheu Merrill ** MaryBeth Joy Seib Columbus Shelby Lynn Serafin Amherst * Lisa Nicole Simon Fond du Lac * Kristine Ann Snow Baraboo Jason D. Songs Appleton Kashia Thao Appleton ** Laura Ann Wallowing Bull Lander, WY Debra S. West Appleton Dana Marie Wichman Seymour * Bridget Caitlin Wiley Inver Grove Heights, MN Brenda Renee Wilhelm West Bend * Lupearly Ann Wright Berlin Kimberly Ann Zehner Dale Katelyn Jean Zelm Plymouth


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Baccalaureate Degree Candidates | 23 Graduates August 7, 2015 Kaylin Jo Dempsey Appleton Dana Jane Dictus Combined Locks Logan Alexander Farrar Freeport, IL Crystal Evan Farrell Appleton Emily Ann Fischer Oconomowoc Alexis Joy Haen Rosendale

Gaocheng Her Wausau Caitlin Michelle Hopper Waukesha Elizabeth Jean Johnson Madison Kayla Kathleen Jordan Hansen Westfield Chelsey Jean Jorgensen Berlin

Samantha Jo Kane Denmark * Kaitlin Ann Meverden Neenah * Sarah Cristina Mueller Rhinelander Matthew Robert Schuster Oshkosh Melanie Jeanette Tauscheck Sheboygan Brittani Marie Woods Fond du Lac

C OLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE Bachelor of Arts

Zachary Edward Goulder Green Bay Amber Jo Groome Oshkosh Amelia Mae Abraham Omro * Darian Lee Grosskreuz Rosendale Diana Aguilar Menasha Valerie Anne Marie Hagen Milwaukee Trendon Edward Albers Merrill Jenna Rose Hammerseng Oshkosh Sarah A. Angoli Francis Creek Neil R. Hebert Chippewa Falls Sharon Rose Arbtin Racine Steven Douglas Heil Oshkosh Gustavo Arellano Lake Geneva Jessica Patricia Hesselink Oostburg * Kelsey Louise Backlund Presque Isle * Mikaela Jacquelyn Higgins Horicon * Anthony Joseph Baglien Wauwatosa Philip Michael Hoge Waukesha Samantha Lynn Bannenberg St. Francis Caitlin Michelle Hopper Waukesha Jared Jerome Bechler Germantown * Victoria Dianne Horstman Sparta ** Scott Michael Bellile New London * Stephanie Ruth Jahn Deerfield Daniel Charles Benzel Mercer Marvin Joseph Jansen Appleton *** Taylor Olson Berglund Racine ♦♦ Ann Margaret Jarzynski Carmel, IN Taylor Marie Bergner Cedar Grove *** Matthew Joseph Johnson Iola ♦♦ Elizabeth A. Cable Watertown Zara Samira Kabore Madison Kyle Overton Callen Waukesha Molly Katherine Kaprelian Raymond Dustin Craig Campbell West Bend * Thomas Richmond Kenote Keshena Michelle Leona Cecil Grafton Nicole Elizabeth Kiefert West Bend Hannah Nicole Christiansen Denver, CO Anna Frances Kinderman Madison Ted Lowell Cohen Thiensville * Roan Kirschbaum Oshkosh Zachariah James Cook New Berlin Allison Knoch Waukesha *** Morgan Ann Counts Oshkosh ♦♦ Stephen Roy Knoll Kewaskum Alexander William Crowe Racine * Alissa Michelle Knop Mukwonago * Anne Cummins Oshkosh ♦♦ Krista Lynn Krueger Appleton Chase Skyler Daniels Muskego Renée Ann Landvatter Omro Brennan Casey Danielski Appleton Nicole Lee Laus Menasha * Gerardo Enrique De La Teja Appleton Tabitha Anne Lazaro Fond du Lac April Eva Delfosse Brussels Rebecca Anne Lefeber Johnsburg Danielle Joyce Downey Plainfield Alexandra Emilie Levenhagen Rebekah Ruth Ehlert Antigo ♦♦ Neenah Julia Ann Elkins Sister Bay Brandon Lewis Mazomanie * Ahnna Lee Ellingsworth Algoma Caitlin Lippart Adams Kyle Michael Fay Green Bay Hosing Lo Wausau Laurée Renée Frechette Oshkosh Alicia Mai Kao Ly Appleton Kelly Anne Friedrichsen Marshfield Benjamin Thomas Marks Wausau Katherine Janice Garcia Green Bay * Patrick Donn McCorkle Oshkosh Edina Gerrits Hartford * Andrea Louise McDonald Sobieski Michael Paul Gillespie De Pere *** Summa Cum Laude

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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Sherry Lin McMahon Manitowoc Olivia Joy Medrow South Milwaukee Joseph Thomas Meurer West Bend Robyn Anne Mitchler Menasha * Brooke Jaclyn Moats Mt. Pleasant ♦♦ Mike Kabuwa Moonde Oshkosh Sarah Marie Moriarty Milwaukee MyXw Moua Appleton Sarah Moua Menasha Ashley Neuhaus Racine Lindsey Marie Newhauser Lomira Elizabeth Nicole Newling Appleton Zachery David Newton Phillips Sarah Marie Nowotarski Bristol Joshua J. Oberle Oshkosh ** Ashley Ann O’Brien Hortonville ♦♦ * Alexandria Madison Oemig Merrill ♦♦ Paige Danielle Ottow Colgate Drew Isaac Owen Neenah Ashley Katelyn Pemrich Menasha Colin Patrick Powell Racine Elizabeth Anne Preece Twin Lakes Lauren Marie Price Port Washington Erica Jean Rammer Kewaskum Benjamin John Rejzer Wayzata, MN Claudia Ivette Rivera Valdivia Ripon Candace Marie Roberts New London Lee Andrew Robinson III Racine Stephanie Nicole Rothe Oshkosh Mary Kate Safranski Neenah Christopher Antonio Saldaña Green Bay Baylei Astyn Schmit Dodgeville Timothy Martin Schuetz West Bend Robert John Schwalen Neenah Jessica Lynn Shea Appleton Samantha M. Sheahan Oshkosh * Andrew Michael Simoens Green Bay


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24 | Baccalaureate Degree Candidates Daniel Cory Skinner Kenosha Zoe Marie Smith Oshkosh Daniel Thomas Sorenson Waterford Emily Jean Speaker Brodhead Lindsey Marian Spietz Oshkosh Steven Mark Stasek Stanley Ryan James Sweeney Muskego Alexis Paige Szewczuga Greenfield Samuel John Tackmier Mequon Kelley Ruth Teague Appleton Shoua Thao Appleton Zachary Scott Thede Chilton Zak Thompson Racine * Sarah Audrey Tifft Rhinelander Samantha Mariah Trimberger Racine * Hallie Shalom Vogel Turnbull Madison Zachary Daniel Valen Waukesha Abigail Rose Vandermolen Oshkosh Deanna Marie VanderWielen Appleton Brittany Elizabeth Van Dyke Appleton Erica Leigh Van Riper Waukesha Molly Elizabeth Venturini Racine Jordan Gregory Wagner Rochester, MN Alex Anthony Warner Montello Kealoha S. White Milton Carter Thomas Wiedenhoeft Ixonia Gena LeAnne Wilson Spring Green * Lupearly Ann Wright Berlin Pablai Jennifer Yang Oshkosh Zoe Izabella Zanella Elm Grove Amy Lynn Marie Ziegler Madison ♦

* Katie Nicole Schmitz Fond du Lac Sarah Jane Zander Brookfield

Graduates August 7, 2015

Bachelor of Music

Faisal Bah Minneapolis, MN Jon-Paul Wichmann Bechard Wild Rose Rachel Elaine Coenen Appleton ** Maame Esi Arkofoa Coleman Oshkosh ♦♦ Rachael Anne Eiting Appleton Caitlin Elizabeth Cho Hallada New Berlin Vanessa Hernandez Weyauwega Devin Jon Hiroskey Kimberly * Joseph Arthur Kiskunas Belgium Jake Andrew Kohlmeier Two Rivers Kelly Donna Lepkowski Waukesha Jacob Martin Minzlaff West Bend Connor Lee Murphy Green Bay Jean-Frantzy Noel Petit-Goave, Haiti Lexey Lee Pfenninger Powers Lake Lerial Jean Phillips Cottage Grove

* Jonathan Michael Arnoldussen Appleton * Anthony Joseph Baglien Wauwatosa * Adam John Du Vall Green Bay Derek Kyle Fredericksen Mahtomedi, MN Brian Keith Harrah Winneconne ** Angela Marie Hayes Oshkosh ♦♦ Nikki Marie Raccio Oconomowoc Courtney Jean Reynolds Deerbrook ** Zachary Todd Schimenz Brown Deer ** Jacob William Sveum Sun Prairie Kim M. Van Den Elsen Greenleaf Christopher Senn Walther Wautoma

*** Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Fine Arts Mary Stephanie Aschenbrenner Oneida Marissa S. Blum Oshkosh Nicole Marie Boeder Oshkosh Tara Ann Brooks Appleton * Laura Jean Coates Neenah Valerie Lynn Kasper Hilbert Sarah Elizabeth Catherine Keaton New Berlin Taylor R. Kiley Omro Deanna L. Larson Hortonville Derek William Layton Cross Plains Sara K. Lenz Omro Jessica Lynn Martin West Bend Irineo Esai Medina III Sheboygan ** Sarah Jo Petermann Appleton Emily Elisabeth Peters Madison Valeria Laura Sacco Oshkosh * Jenna Ann Schroeder Sparta Melissa R. Siewert Wausau * Nou Thao Oshkosh Na Thong Vang Oshkosh Daniel Raymond Wells Little Chute

Graduates August 7, 2015 Skyler Roche Hestnes Appleton

Graduates August 7, 2015 * Ryan Berman Sun Prairie *** Sally Marie Corbett Rochester, MN Tanya Ruth Paulson Oshkosh

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science Jonathon Allen Albers Oconto Falls Justin Isaiah Allen Milwaukee Dalton James Anderson Elkhorn Xena May Anderson Cottage Grove Frank Carter Angelo Indiana, PA Emily Taylor Annoye Sturgeon Bay Shannon Marie Apel Madison * Ian J. Arthur Fond du Lac Amanda Kay Arzberger Pewaukee Samantha Jane Atkielski Pleasant Prairie Amanda Michele Atkinson Van Dyne *** Vanessa J. Bailey Watertown Whittney Lee Baldwin Appleton Austin Joseph Barlow Cottage Grove Steven Patrick Bartel Coleman Ashley M. Bartha Oconto Falls Maria Frances Basak Crivitz * Kyle Scott Beck Eden Roxanne June Beers Madison Ellyn Florence Bell Oshkosh Cory Alan Benz Appleton *** Gideon Carl William Bernthal Fond du Lac Steven Thomas Beshensky New Berlin * Ashley Marie Beyer Gillett Ryan Paul Binsfeld De Pere Marie Agatha Birenbaum Random Lake Meredith R Birmingham Sturgeon Bay Elizabeth Anne Bogenschutz Appleton Amanda Jean Bouck Menasha Abigayle Marie Boulden Niagara Danielle L. Boxx-Hampton Tucson, AZ Shannon M. Brand Oshkosh Hayden Matthew Brautigam Green Bay Sarah Elizabeth Brink Bloomington, MN John Walter Broughton West Salem Sam Paul Broughton New Glarus Charles Patterson Brown Oshkosh ** Derek William Brown Slinger ** Brandon Todd Brummeyer Van Dyne ♦♦ Kendra Lynn Brusewitz Shawano Carly Elizabeth Budiac Mukwonago * Jennifer Lynn Buelow Appleton ♦♦ ** Amanda M. Burch Franklin * Karen Burrows Cuba City ** Dakota James Burt Green Bay Ashley Rose Caelwaerts Sobieski


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Baccalaureate Degree Candidates | 25 ** Zachary Lee Calhoon Brodhead Chelsea A. Carney Combined Locks Ryley Bruce Carstensen Rothschild Cory James Chapp Franklin ** Thomas Roderick Chaudoir Sturgeon Bay Matthew David Cherney Denmark Trevor Lee Cherney De Pere Tamara Heather Ciske Appleton Nicolas Riley Clapp Lake Geneva Kelsey Loretta Clemons Appleton Erin Marisa Collins Oshkosh Joanna M. Condon Brookfield ** Ian Patrick Connors Mount Horeb Joshua Raymond Cook Marathon Ryan James Corbin Oconomowoc * Abbey Elizabeth Crossman Neenah Kathryn Marie Daggett Oconomowoc Jonathan Edward Dailey Oshkosh Oji Namir Dallas Milwaukee Donald Victor Daul Green Bay Matthew L. Davel Ashwaubenon Antonio Leandre Davis Jr. Milwaukee Michael Stephen Deal Barneveld Justine Louise Decorah Madison Justin Lee DeJager Oshkosh ** Brittany Ann Diederichs Malone Nichlas Phillip Doehling Nashotah Amy Louise Drewicz Waukesha Teagan David DuChateau Brookfield Richard W. Duerr Pittsville Bradley John Duggan New Berlin Corey Dulak-Sigler West Milwaukee Kenny Richard Dziukala Richmond, IL Michelle Desiree Ebert Appleton Adam Michael Edwards Wisconsin Rapids * Travis Elkins Little Suamico Haley Jo Englebert Casco Dylan Ronald Erickson Sun Prairie Julie Ann Ericson Twin Lakes ** Jeffrey Allen Farvour Oshkosh Anthony T. Fassett Chicago, IL * Melissa Febo Neenah Molly Jean Feldner Oshkosh Amanda Lynn Felle Racine Matthew J. Feuerhelm Omro Karmen Krystelle Fiedler Oshkosh Michael Joseph Finn Oconomowoc * Kayla Dae Fisher Saint Francis Michael Scott Fitzgerald Oshkosh Amanda Rose Fitzpatrick Eldorado *** Summa Cum Laude

Andrew Michael Flatt Fond du Lac Jacob L. Folz Appleton Anthony Michael Framke Green Bay * Kathryn Anne Fuller Appleton ** Eve Tiffany Funnell Oshkosh Miranda Jean Gage De Pere Steven John Gajdos Kenosha Nickolas John Daniel Ganter Peshtigo Jennifer Garcia Orfordville James Edward Garvey IV Sun Prairie Geoffrey Katsushige Garza West Bend Joshua Frank Gauthier Keshena Joshua Jeffrey Gerner Fond du Lac * Shannon Lee Gilson Green Bay ♦♦ Rebecca Glaser Oconomowoc Andrew Jesus Gonzalez Delavan Stephanie Lee Ann Gorman Belvidere, IL Stephanie Lynn Gorski Oshkosh Anthony Jon Greco Kenosha * Kaitlin Marie Gross Oakfield Austin Michael Gruetzmacher Oshkosh Lyndie Anne Guenther Fond du Lac * Dustin Michael Hackbarth Oshkosh Lauren Joan Hahn Kewaskum Isaac Ambrose Haight Sturgeon Bay *** Tess Elizabeth Harvatine Greenville Stefanie Rose Hasse Pardeeville * Erin Hasz Marshfield Aaron Trevor Heiliger Madison * Amanda Marie Hein East Troy Lauren Elizabeth Heinen Milwaukee Katee Marie Heisel La Farge * Cassandra Rae Hemmen Appleton ♦♦ Matthew William Hendricks Clintonville Ashley Ann Hobbs Oshkosh Robert R. Hodgson Waterford Erik John Hofferber Neenah Lukas Lane Hoffman Sullivan Riley Michael Holthaus Oregon Stacee Lynne Hopfensperger Oshkosh Heather Leigh Huettl Wabeno Markus Max Huffman Evansville Kyle R. Hungerford Oakfield Abigail Rose Hurda Sussex Lucas Jeffrey Iverson New Berlin Ida Jammeh Madison *** Erica Ann Janz Beaver Dam ♦♦ Brent Regan Jeffery Omro Leslie Johannes Oshkosh Bridget Rafferty Johnson Delafield

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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Mario Antione Johnson Milwaukee * Michael Scott Johnson Berlin Shannon Amanda Johnson Burlington Vincent Jerald Johnson Appleton Joshua L. Joiner Milwaukee Matthew Nello Kaelin Brookfield Halie Marie Keays Brookfield Stephannie Marie Keller Menasha Jessica Rae Kelly-Paul Portage *** Donald Louis Kennedy Waukesha ♦♦ Patrick Joseph Kille Fond du Lac Andrea Elizabeth Kirchenwitz Sheboygan Nicole Marie Kitzerow Port Washington Benjamin F. Klein Oshkosh *** Caitlin May Kling Neenah ♦♦ Faith Christianne Knuth New Holstein * Cody Michael Koch Wisconsin Rapids Eric Scott Kolinski Hartford Allison Elise Koller West Allis Shawn Richard Koskie Superior Shelby Rose Kranz Mc Farland Lorell Marie Kreilkamp Baraboo Danica Jo Kulibert Fond du Lac Ryan Scott Kussow De Pere Crystal M. Landon Lomira * Kate Mary Landry Pewaukee ♦♦ Janelle Marie Lang-Piette Slinger * Mary Letsmamy Laphayvanh Racine Andrea Mechele Larson Hartland Ryan Joseph Lashua Madison Amber O’Renda Leahy Salem David Lloyd LeBlanc Port Washington ** Olivia Makanani Lee Black River Falls Pa Sheng Lee Oshkosh Erin Beth Lerch Oshkosh * Kyle Reese Lockhart Brodhead Tom Kong Lor Oshkosh John R. Ludack Seymour Michael Owen Lueck Oshkosh Steven Wayne Lund Fond du Lac Derek Francis Lyght De Forest * Connor John Madison Manitowoc ♦♦ * John Michael Malovrh Medford Matthew Malueg Menasha Devon Laurence Maly Dane Kyle Aaron Mannebach Oshkosh Lukas J. Marsh Winneconne Abigail Catherine Martin Mequon Jose de Jesus Martinez Fond du Lac Addela Elizabeth Marzofka Schofield


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26 | Baccalaureate Degree Candidates Nicole Ann Mathew Bonduel Amanda Jo Matowitz Neenah Sean Thomas Mayerbock Chicago, IL Kellie Lynn McGavock New Berlin Eric F. McMullen Green Bay Maxwell Richard Metz Oshkosh Mackenzie Nicole Miller Oshkosh Patrick Gordon Miller Horicon *** Sarah Lyn Minniecheske Tigerton Rya Nichole Montgomery Madison Kevin Michael Moran Waukesha Derik Scott Muckerheide Kewaskum Kelsey Faith Mueller Fond du Lac Lloyd Charles Munson Fond du Lac Ethan John Mytinger Ringle Erin Elizabeth Natzke Sullivan * Louis William Nett Fond du Lac ** Presley Genevie Neuman Appleton Timothy Chester Neumann Wisconsin Rapids ** Gina DeeAnn Niehausen Elroy Kelsey Marie Norgal Waukesha Bryan Robert Nothem West Bend Everett Thomas O’Malley Oakfield Wade Howard Osterberg Freedom Abbey Lee Ostrander Hartford Kadin David Pasley New Berlin * Michael Willard Patt Oshkosh ♦♦ Daniel M Patten Oshkosh Emily A. Pearce Plymouth Jessica Gabrielle Pech Nekoosa Stephanie M. Peffer Wheatland Sean Michael Penner Cedarburg Mark Christopher Peters Waukesha Gregory Michael Peterson Greenville Derek M.D. Pfister Mukwonago Quinn Adam Pieper Juneau Leeland Lynn Pitt Racine * Alyssa Leigh Plamann Appleton Mercedes Marie Ploor Brussels Lisa Lynn Poeschl Oshkosh Adam D. Poliak Neenah * Amanda Jean Polzin Hartford Benjamin R. Posthuma Waupun Amber Elizabeth Prahl Oconomowoc Michael David Presser Poynette Rachel Elizabeth Pritzl Appleton Miranda Leigh Quist Oak Creek Megan Ashley Rasmussen Menasha Kristin Ann Redmann Oshkosh * Adam Robert Reffke Freedom Ryan Robert Regeth Greenfield *** Summa Cum Laude

Leanna Grace Reif Omro Tatum Lennon Remke Washington Island Alyssa Renee Retza Appleton Daniel Dennis Retzlaff Omro Sarah Lynn Riehle West Bend * Cecelia Eliece Riemer Hortonville Kelsey Marie Rients Monroe * Brady Nicholas Robinson Verona Rachel Marie Rocole Lakewood Emily Sarah Rodehaver Schofield Kurt Thomas Rolfson Franklin Jacob Daniel Rozenberg Milwaukee Adam James Ruiz New Berlin Taylor Justine Sagataw Neenah Kayla Marie Samosky South Milwaukee Kenneth Paul Sanderson Oshkosh Kelsey Grace Sauer Sauk City Christina-John H. Schaetzl Abbotsford Daniel James Schiferl Stoughton ** Jaime Lynn Schill Sheboygan Anna Jo Schleif Mc Farland Trevor Thomas Schmandt Rice Lake Holly Ann Schneider Rosendale ** Mallory Kay Schneider Oshkosh Bryanna Jean Schommer Rosendale Lucas L. Schulz Dalton Robert John Schwarz Wilmot Tyler James See Chilton Krystle M. Seekamp Sparta ** Noelle Robilee Serketich Sheboygan ♦♦ Kyle Marshall Sheehy Sturgeon Bay Richard Lee Sheppard Oshkosh Nathan Randall Skalet Neenah Stephanie Sleeter Suring Jocelyn Claire Smith Salem Kayla Lynn Smith Milwaukee Ashley Nicole Smith-Neily Milwaukee Nickolas Paul Snider De Pere *** Coty E Sorby Hortonville Jacob L. Spence Kimberly Rebecca Anne Sprague Oak Creek Bridget Rae Stackhouse Beloit * Michael Paul Stagl Menomonee Falls ♦♦ Brady Alexander Stair Mukwonago Daniel Mark Stammer Green Bay Kyle Stefl Appleton Nicolette Anne Stemo Greenfield Anthony Stenson Oshkosh Joseph Russell Stephenson Brodhead Katelyn Jo Stienen Kimberly ♦ Steven Alek Stoffel West Bend

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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Kenneth Patrick Stoflet Wisconsin Rapids Staci Elizabeth Struensee Oshkosh Joshua J. Stuver Hartland Jacob Lee Suenkel Wahiawa, HI Joshua Lee Suenkel Oshkosh *** Nicole Jean Swenson Kimberly Haley Marie Stapleton Sylvester Appleton ** Hollie Nicole Tanel New Berlin Nicholas Scott Tank Alto Leah Nicole Tanner Appleton * Zachary Jon Telfer Fort Atkinson Benjamin Henry Ten Pas Sheboygan Falls *** Steven Harley Thompson Eagle River ♦♦ Stephen M. Thomson Green Bay * Nicole Marie Toetz Omro ** Alicia Jean Tollefson Crystal Falls, MI Alison Mae Tomczyk Oshkosh Karlee Renee Tomlinson Poynette Brandon Michael Trampf Oshkosh ** Samuel John Troz Sun Prairie Keri Aleta Turner Portage Jennifer Lynn Ujke Mc Farland *** Cory Robert Vander Heiden Appleton Cheng L. Vang Green Bay Boyd J. VanLandghen Kimberly Rachel Lyn VonderLinde Pewaukee Garrett Robert Vucenic Cameron *** Carly Amara Wahl Tomahawk Jacob J. Waldschmidt Fond du Lac * Noah Faith Walker Random Lake Michael Charles Wall Neenah Alexander Robert Wambach Wind Lake Andy Wanta Brookfield Grace Elizabeth Wardin Waupun Ty Ellis Wasmuth Reedsville Benjamin Thomas Wassink Kimberly * Rachel Marie Weber Jackson ♦♦ Bailie Alexandra Whittaker Janesville ♦ Gregory Thomas Wiedmeyer Omro Christopher Paul Wiesneski Milwaukee Keaton Alexander Wigg Green Bay Matthew James Wilfuer New London Brandon Willis West Allis Justin Michael Williquette Green Bay * Collin Michael Willman Manitowoc ♦♦ Troy J. Winkelman Hartland Lyndsey Maria Wojtaszek Vero Beach


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Baccalaureate Degree Candidates | 27 Thomas John Wollin Oregon Brooke Lee Wollner West Bend Stephanie Nichole Wrobel Elkhorn Tyler Sterling Wyand-Williams Combined Locks Kai Xiong Two Rivers * Brandon Yach Oshkosh Hue Yang Oshkosh Ian David Zahn Shawano * Paul Donald Chriss Zimmer Minocqua ♦♦ Maxwell John Zirbel Kaukauna Jamie M. Zuehlke Omro Audra Rae Zwaska Janesville

Graduates August 7, 2015 Alexandria Marie Andrasko Oshkosh Quentin Akeem Badger Madison Bradley Thomas Bales Iron Mountain Michael Robert Bassuener Port Edwards Taylor Frank Beck Portage Hanna B. Black Racine Robert Kenneth Boling Richmond, IL Justine Marie Braun Neenah Alexander Anthony Budzisz Manitowoc Trevor Mark Carlson Marshfield * Dominic John Chiantello Delafield Hillary Marie Debbout Green Bay ♦ Megan Sharon Marie Denton Berlin Jacob Michael Dostalek Waterford Andrew John Dunlap Wild Rose Jami Jai Ehlenbeck New Holstein Tayler Rae Epping Twin Lakes Jessica Marie Frame Plymouth Alexander James Green Lomira Allison Alexandra Haddock Oshkosh Brooke Therese Halverson Kohler Sean Patrick Hilgers Middleton Katelyn Jean Hill Burlington Emily J. Harrington Menomonee Falls Katie Lynn Klas Sun Prairie Kricket Lynn Koehn Rhinelander Kaitlin M. Koepsel Oak Creek Kathleen J. Kofnetka Neenah Kylee Catherine Kubis Racine Bridget Mae Lauer Wautoma Justin Lee Maiers De Forest Nicholas Michael Matysik Fond du Lac Patrick Michael McDonald Green Bay Andrew Patrick Meverden Birnamwood Tyler Alexander Murphy West Chicago, IL Brandon C. Nielsen Oshkosh *** Summa Cum Laude

Billie Ann Ollman Oconomowoc Lukas Graham Olson Grantsburg Andrew R. Overfelt Wisconsin Rapids Jordan Michael Pahl Green Bay Kelly Ann Peiss Monona Kevin Francis Post Fond du Lac Lawrence Rabon Milwaukee Christina Marie Radtke Appleton Haley Monica Rathe Oshkosh Erik J Robinson Neenah Lashelle T. Robinson Milwaukee Michael Thomas Rohan New London Shariah Sheba Salahaladyn Milwaukee ♦ * Andrew John Scharine Shawano Elizabeth Ann Schmidt Gresham Shannon Amber Schmidt Racine Gabrielle Mary Schwartz Jackson Bryon Arthur Shingledecker Racine Nicole Leigh Sinnen Fond du Lac Elisabeth Alice Standiford Oshkosh Jared Alan Schultz Northscape Thomas Edward Schultz Eldorado Nicholas John Sladky Watertown Olivia Sue Stanga Oshkosh Tyler Dean Twing Portage Taylor Lee Ulrich Rudolph Jill Caroline Vondrak Westchester, IL * Paul Donald Chriss Zimmer Minocqua

Bachelor of Social Work Tiffany A. Baker Fond du Lac Samantha Lynn Bannenberg St. Francis Caitlyn Elizabeth Bohn Germantown * Laurie Ann Busse Berlin Kassi Denise Carlsen Waukesha Sabrina Marie Chambers Dane Brooke Ann Marie Daverveld Menasha Angela Rose Dedlow Grafton *** Andrea Adele Delwiche Green Bay Courtney Mae Dering Fremont Mickenzie Ann Hahn Pittsville * Brianna Robin Hetzel Sheboygan Falls Alyssa Marie Hietpas Little Chute *** Adam Glen Holman West Bend Kayla Ann Jacobson Scandinavia ** Hannah Rae Keil Manitowoc *** Denys Michelle Koenigs Chilton ♦♦ Kara Ann Mankowski-Hoffius Oshkosh

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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* Jessica J. Marley Fond du Lac *** Tamara L. Marquardt Appleton Brittani Marie Martin Waupaca * Lourdes H. Medina Fond du Lac Kimberly A. Meissner Little Chute Megan B. Metz Oshkosh * Sean Anthony Michels Fond du Lac Heather N. Mikkelson Oshkosh Kayla Marie Much Manawa Klair Dominique Nance Milwaukee Brooklyn Marie Peterson Big Bend Joshua J. Ploeckelmann Green Bay Callie Elizabeth Preiss Manitowoc Benjamin John Rankl Oshkosh Quiana Janae Rapier Milwaukee Emily Lynn Schmidt Sheboygan Aerieal Irene Schug Omro Kelsey Marie Swanson Green Bay Sandy Thor Oshkosh Hillary Rae Trebiatowski Plover Season Sy Vang Appleton * Nicole VanDerWegen De Pere Brittany Elizabeth Van Dyke Appleton Debra S. West Appleton Della Louise Wilson Fond du Lac Pachia Xiong Plover Xia Xiong Appleton Pa Nhia Yang Appleton

Graduates August 7, 2015 Xia Chang Appleton

Associate of Arts and Science Rachel Marie Basel Arlington Samantha Danielle Biel Waterford Allison Rose Crivello Hortonville Erin Marie Diedrichs Malone Alicia Lynn Elliott Neenah ** Samantha Lynn Kingery Wisconsin Rapids Alicia Briana McPhetridge Appleton Bailey Kay Mickelson Mazomanie Nicole Michelle Noack Wausaukee * Adelaide Elizabeth Pieczynski Stevens Point Camille Victoria Valdez Sunga Appleton Michele Lynn Trentadue Hartland Gwen Ellen Zimmerman Neenah Tara Ann Zipperer New Holstein


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C OLLEGE OF NURSING Bachelor of Science in Nursing

* Elizabeth Juanita Johnson Hartford Tammie Sue Karl Kaukauna * Emily Diane Kempf Bristol Emily Jean Adamek Minneapolis, MN Tiffany Marie Kennedy Oshkosh ** Amanda Jo Adkins Mount Horeb Casey Michael Kilpin Burglinton Kelli Jo Aide Janesville Christina Clare King Oshkosh * Jacee Marie Anderson Crandon Nichole Ann Klinger Plattteville Jamie Mollie Balk Wausau * Jenna R. Kohout Waukesha Jessica Lynn Barajas New Holstein Allison Marie Krause Oshkosh *** Meghan Danielle Battermann Greenville Carly Ann Lange New Berlin Chelsea Morgan Bell-Sharpee * Jordan Thomas Lark Germantown Sun Prairie Chong Lee Schofield Paige Marie Berryman Mayville Kayla Lee Wausau Caitlin Bobos Morton Grove, IL Andria Marie Loether Sauk City Chelsea Lauren Boechler Sun Prairie Laurie Lorane Lohafer Waupaca Morgan Marie Boyce Oshkosh Sara Elizabeth Lund Reedsville Lindsay Rae Brown New Berlin Alyssa Marie Maglio Whitefish Bay Heidi J. Bubolz Manitowoc Jazmyne Nicole Martinez Shelby Lyn Buchanan Poynette Fort Atkinson * Chelsea Leigh Buchholz Bonduel Lynne Mathiak Slinger Na Kita Chaunté Butler Oshkosh Charles Stewart McCauley III Allysa Marie Campbell Franklin Marshfield ** Jessica Lynn Clexton Appleton Marilyn Marie McCluskey Fitchburg Joy Hanna Cloutier Ramsey, MN ** Zachary Marshall McCluskey Laura Alicia Craig Oshkosh Eau Claire ** Monica Jeanne Crone Delafield Sara E. McCoy-Lehmann ** Anthony William Dash Ripon Sheboygan Falls Laura Dickinson Wausau * Melissa Marie McGroarty New Berlin Erica O. Durrant West Moreland, Jamaica Julie Ann McMillan Combined Locks Justin J. Eisberner Wisconsin Rapids * Brenda Annette Meulemans Appleton * Kara Fay Fintel Genesee Depot Stephanie Jean Miller Janesville Anna Louisa Funderburgh Elisha Anne Morales Sturgis, MI Saint Paul, MN Erica C. Nehls Milton Jessica Lynn Gennett Wausau * Danielle Marie Niquette Manitowoc ♦♦ Kayla Jilayne Gilman La Crosse Amber Maria Noble Richland Center John Joseph Gliniecki Appleton Jane Karen O’Loughlin Wauwatosa Nicole Marie Goodman Neenah Katie Marie Olson Platteville Deanna M. Grundl Sheyboygan Falls Martha Jane Pelzel Sheboygan Victoria Amy Hall Edgar Autumn Joey Pettengill Merrill Devyn Rae Halle Oakfield Maria Victoria Peyer Franklin Jennifer Lynn Hansen Waupaca Brigette Nicole Pommerening Oshkosh Patrick E. Hansen Escanaba, MI ** Courtney G. Riska Marion Daisie Elizabeth Hanson Eau Claire * Katelyn Lois Roberts Chetek Jessi Hawksford Hudson Julia Michele Rock Green Bay ** Mary L. Hein Medford Robin L. Rudie Merrill * Kristin Rae Henning Waterloo ♦♦ Andrea Margaret Schaefer ** Kayla Ann Herget Mayville Fond du lac Lindsay Beth Hintz Green Bay Hannah Marie Scheel Dousman * Kristin Carol Hogan Little Suamico Kayla Megan Schlueter-Beckner ** Abby Lee Jacobson Monroe Greendale Jaclyn Renee Jaucian Madison *** Summa Cum Laude

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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* Luke Gerald Schmid Sheboygan Falls ** Melissa Elizabeth Schneider Rosendale Katherine Irene Schoelzel Appleton * Corey Renee Schuller Milwaukee Bethany Lynn Schwartz Appleton Morgan Clara Semrow Mukwonago Kayla Marie Seng Saint Francis Emily Mary Shallow Wauwatosa *** Emily Terese Smith Buffalo, NY Michael Andrew Smith Appleton ** Sara D’Anne Smith Janesville Kendra Wells Sorge Eagle Jenna Lee Stark Port Washington * Brooke Elizabeth Stephan Altura, MN * Nicole Kathryn Sterr Menomonee Falls Kaitlyn Nicole St. Onge Franklin Sara Lillian Surdyk Hartland Sheena Lynn Symmank Tripoli Michaela M’Leigh Toepke Springfield, OR * Jessica Lee Uebelacker Sun Prairie ♦♦ * Brenda Lee Vandenberg Appleton Kimberly C. VandenLangenberg Pulaski Lana Sai Vang Warren, MI Jordan Hubert Vrubley Cedar Grove John F. Ward South Milwaukee Samantha Marie Weibel La Crosse Rachel Lynn Wells Withee * Katelyn Nicole Wendt Evansville Jamey Amanda Wetley Mukwonago Kathlyn Mary Wilson Bend, OR Siera Lynn Yanna Mount Horeb Lacy Joyce Yarie Wausau Jeffrey Scott Yoder South Bend, IN Carrie Joy Zielicke Fond du Lac ** Rachael Elizabeth Zimmerman Blanchardville ** Sandra Rae Zuleger Medford

Graduates August 7, 2015 Judith Ann Freeman South Range Dawn Renee Price Waupaca * Janie Sue Rustick Mattoon * Tracy Lynn Warren Fond du Lac Ashley Marie Weiner Green Bay Brooke Margaret Weis Janesville


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UN IV E RS ITY HONORS P ROGRAM The University Honors Program provides highly qualified and motivated students with special opportunities to challenge themselves while developing their intellectual abilities and talents through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Students who complete the program’s curriculum while earning at least a 3.5 GPA are University Honors Program Graduates. ♦♦ Those who complete the curriculum while earning a GPA of 3.2 to 3.49 are University Honors Program Associates. ♦ Kelsey Louise Backlund Presque Isle ♦♦ Taylor Olson Berglund Racine ♦♦ Katherine Lynne Berkopec Apple Valley, MN ♦♦ Sarah Ann Boyea West De Pere ♦♦ Brandon Todd Brummeyer Van Dyne ♦♦ Jennifer Lynn Buelow Appleton ♦♦ Maame Esi Arkofoa Coleman Oshkosh ♦♦ Morgan Ann Counts Oshkosh ♦♦ Anne Cummins Oshkosh ♦♦ Hillary Marie Debbout Green Bay ♦ Rebekah Ruth Ehlert Antigo ♦♦ Kirsten Marie Fohrman Waupun ♦

Shannon Lee Gilson Green Bay ♦♦ Angela Marie Hayes Oshkosh ♦♦ Cassandra Rae Hemmen Appleton ♦♦ Kristin Rae Henning Waterloo ♦♦ Erica Ann Janz Beaver Dam ♦♦ Matthew Joseph Johnson Iola ♦♦ Donald Louis Kennedy Waukesha ♦♦ Caitlin May Kling Neenah ♦♦ Denys Michelle Koenigs Chilton ♦♦ Sarah Michelle Kofler Prentice ♦♦ Kate Mary Landry Pewaukee ♦♦ Connor John Madison Manitowoc ♦♦ Brooke Jaclyn Moats Mt. Pleasant ♦♦ Danielle Marie Niquette Manitowoc ♦♦ Ashley Ann O’Brien Hortonville ♦♦

Alexandria Madison Oemig Merrill ♦♦ Michael Willard Patt Oshkosh ♦♦ Shariah Sheba Salahaladyn Milwaukee ♦ Noelle Robilee Serketich Sheboygan ♦♦ Michael Paul Stagl Menomonee Falls ♦♦ Claire Francis Starnitcky Cascade ♦♦ Katelyn Jo Stienen Kimberly ♦ Steven Harley Thompson Eagle River ♦♦ Jessica Lee Uebelacker Sun Prairie ♦♦ Rachel Marie Weber Jackson ♦♦ Bailie Alexandra Whittaker Janesville ♦ Collin Michael Willman Manitowoc ♦♦ Amy Lynn Marie Ziegler Madison ♦ Paul Donald Chriss Zimmer Minocqua ♦♦

RO NALD E . MC NAIR P OST-BACCALAUREATE AC HIE V EMENT P ROGRAM The McNair program prepares undergraduates for graduate study, with emphasis on increasing the number of underrepresented student groups in doctoral programs. Selected students are assigned to faculty mentors, who assist them in designing, implementing and completing significant research projects. Scholars must be low-income, first-generation college students or members of a minority group. Thomas Kenote Saint Paul, MN

Shariah Salahaladyn Milwaukee

Lupearly Wright Berlin

S TUDE N T LEADERSHIP AWARD Selection for this award is based on a minimum 3.0 GPA, along with involvement in a minimum of five campus/community activities. Paige C. Bonanno Oshkosh

Amanda J. Dodson Oshkosh

Samantha Leow Oshkosh

Note: Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of this program. However, due to printing deadlines, it is possible that the list of degree candidates as presented above may not be entirely accurate. This program does not constitute certification that those whose names appear have completed the University’s degree requirements.

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C H AN C ELLOR ’ S AWARDS FOR EXCEL L ENCE This award recognizes senior students who exemplify high academic and leadership qualities and a deep commitment to serving others. The criteria for this award include academic performance, University-related service and community involvement.

Sara Arafeh graduates with majors in biology and chemistry. While at UW Oshkosh, Arafeh served as a student research assistant in both the biology and chemistry departments. She has also been involved outside the classroom as a volunteer for Student Legal Services, member of the Rotary Club and completed a Fair Trade internship. Last year, Arafeh received the award for excellence as a tutor at the Center for Academic Resources. She would one day like to become a dentist or university professor.

Gideon Bernthal graduates with a major in political science. After serving two tours in Iraq, he came to UW Oshkosh, which put him one step closer to earning a Ph.D in international law. Many of Bernthal’s professors praise him for his dedication and work ethic. He is actively involved with his church, coordinating visits to members in home care or nursing homes. During his time at UW Oshkosh, Bernthal also participated in a study aboard trip to Germany and France. Additionally, Bernthal researched United States Counterinsurgency Strategy.

Alissa Becker graduates with a major in English education. Her career goal is to empower young adults to reach their goals and aspirations. Becker graduates from UW Oshkosh with almost four years of service to the Admissions Office as a tour guide. It was her experience at Best Version Media that made her realize how important it is to be a lifelong learner. In addition, Becker has been involved in Titan Catholics, Alpha Sigma National Honor Society, Student Wisconsin Education Association and the Wisconsin Counsel for English Teachers.

Derek Brown graduates with majors in political science and criminal justice. It was the Chess Club that pushed Brown to think outside the box and grow as a leader. He served as an undergraduate research assistant, presenting two projects to the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association. He enjoys helping others by tutoring at the Center for Academic Resources and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club. Brown consistently made the dean’s list at UW Oshkosh and was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha in 2014. Brown plans to attend law school after graduation.

Special Recognition | 31 Michelle Leona Cecil graduates with a major in communication. Cecil says the world is too silent, so she is determined her voice has to be powerful. On campus, she managed the United Students in Residence Halls organization, assisted in UW Oshkosh preview days, and was a member of the World AIDs Day committee. Cecil’s advocacy is not limited to campus; she has participated in advocacy days to educate others on bleeding disorders in the Wisconsin State Capitol and in Washington D.C. In 2014, Cecil traveled to Australia to serve as a United States delegate at the World Federation of Hemophilia’s World Congress. Angela Dusenberry graduates with a major in international economics. Dusenberry was the founder and president of the UW Oshkosh Red Cross Club. Under her leadership, UW Oshkosh students have completed more than 450 service hours to the American Red Cross. In addition to Dusenberry’s work with the Red Cross, she participated in University Speaker Series, Titan Volunteers and the International Business Club. While attending UW Oshkosh, Dusenberry said she has grown into a leader, collaborator, analyzer, risk-taker, traveler and so much more. Dustin Hackbarth graduates with a major in political science. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army, Hackbarth became the Oshkosh Student Association’s Director of Veteran Affairs and Battalion Cadet Commander for the Fox Valley ROTC battalion. His service driven values run deep as he also interned for U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, volunteered with the Special Olympics, coaches little

league football and is an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hackbarth said he tries to give back as much as UW Oshkosh has given to him. Thomas Kenote graduates with a major in environment studies. Kenote participated in the McNair Scholars program where he studied the experience of fellow members of the Menominee Nation with higher education and presented his research at Harvard University. Kenote’s professors said his ability to blend critical inquiry paired with a gentle demeanor and constant goodwill has significantly enriched the classroom. Outside the classroom, Kenote has been actively involved in the Inter-Tribal Student Organization, playing a key role in the Inter-Tribal Powwow, Winona LaDuke presentation and the Native American Hip Hop concert. Sarah Kofler graduates with a major in secondary English education. Kofler said her university involvement gave her a sense of belonging and led her to develop her personal and professional goals. She worked as an ambassador and peer mentor in the University Studies Program, and as an Odyssey captain and PreCollege resident Assistant. While at UW Oshkosh, Kofler was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success and Golden Key International Honor Society. After graduation, Kofler hopes to become a University Studies Program Quest III alumni mentor and stay connected with her alma mater.

32 | Special Recognition Andrea Larson graduates with a major in journalism. Driven to succeed, Larson became a member and leader in the Advertising Club, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), University Speaker Series, the University Studies Program and the athletics department. As chairperson of the University Speaker Series, she managed a committee of 24 members while aiding in marketing efforts of the committee. Larson’s expertise in marketing aided the University Studies Program in telling the story of Quest III. During her time at UW Oshkosh, Larson interned at Littlest Tumor Foundation and GenArt in Los Angeles, California. Rebbeca Mussatti graduates with majors in elementary and special education. Mussatti has served the Department of Residence Life in multiple capacities including manager on duty, community adviser, and Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Lodging Program desk manager. Mussatti was a part of the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls and Wisconsin Resident Assistant Conference. She also served as a Titan Pride Student Ambassador with the Admissions Office. In the future, Mussatti would like to work at a university helping students with disabilities. Shariah Salahaladyn graduates with a major in criminal justice. Salahaladyn served UW Oshkosh in many capacities, such as Odyssey leader, the Rural PreCollege Program Night host, Titan Map mentor, president of Sisterhood and vice president of the Black Student Union. She has also been a strong academic leader, shown through her involvement in the National Society for Leadership and Success, the UW Oshkosh Honors Program and

Gamma Alpha Omega. Interested in pursuing her doctoral degree, Salahaladyn became a McNair Scholar where she researched graduation and retention rates of African American males. Salahaldyn notes after leaving UW Oshkosh she will continue to her dedication to diversity and social activism. Zachary Telfer graduates with a dual major in biology and microbiology. During his time at UW Oshkosh, Telfer has been intrigued by the healthcare field and hopes to one-day play a role in the betterment of global health. He has served as the president of the Pre-Medical Society, student leader for Applied Parasitology, and co-founded Ignite (Students Igniting Change Toward a Tobacco-free Future.) A study abroad experience took Telfer to Central America to volunteer in clinics alongside medical staff. Telfer plans to pursue a master’s degree in public health. Steven Thompson graduates with a major in political science. With aspirations of becoming an attorney, Thompson interned at the Winnebago County District Attorney’s office, the Winnebago Legal Assistance Clinic and served as Student Legal Services director for the Oshkosh Student Association. He is also actively involved in Beta Theta Pi, the Oshkosh Student Association Student Senate, as well as Boy Scouts of America. Thompson has excelled academically, making the dean’s list every semester at UW Oshkosh. He has been inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, National Society for Leadership and Success, in addition to receiving the UWO Outstanding Greek Scholar Award in 2014.

Special Recognition | 33 Hallie Turnbull graduates with a major in political science. Fascinated to learn how the world works, Turnbull made it her goal to get involved in a variety of activities at UW Oshkosh including serving as a Residence Hall community adviser, writing consultant and as the Oshkosh Student Association’s vice president pro tempore. In addition to Turnbull’s academic success and campus involvement, she volunteered in the community at the B’nai Israel Congregation, Organizing for America and Habitat for Humanity. After graduation, Turnbull plans to volunteer in French Africa while studying for the LSAT before law school. Jesse Waldvogel graduates with majors in economics and finance. Waldvogel said he enjoys inspiring and teaching young students through Junior Achievement. Waldvogel volunteers at local schools teaching business and financial literacy skills to fourth through eighth graders. On campus, he was involved with the Student Managed Endowment Fund, the Economics Student Association, Pre-Law Society and tutored economics students through Project Success. After graduation, Waldvogel plans to pursue a career as a financial analyst at an investment firm.

Bailie Whittaker graduates with a major in psychology. While at UW Oshkosh, Whittaker was passionately involved in the Department of Residence Life. She was also active in the Oshkosh Placement Exchange, Residence Hall Director search and screen and the Alternative Spring Break program to Honduras. Her professors describe her as eager to give credit where credit is due by supporting and recognizing the contributions of others, which makes her an invaluable member of any collaborative community. Upon graduation, Whittaker plans to pursue a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education.

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Graduates Selected for WH O’ S WH O AMONG STUDENTS IN A M ER ICA N UN IVERSITIES AND COL L EG ES The Who’s Who program recognizes campus leaders nationwide for their scholastic and community achievements. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be engaged in at least three campus/community activities. Morgan Counts Oshkosh, WI Kyle Cowling Oshkosh, WI

Brianna Hetzel Sheboygan Falls, WI Carl Schemm Waterloo, WI Jayne Titus Orfordville, WI

Nicole Toetz Omro, WI Hallie Turnbull Madison, WI

Graduates Selected for S TUDE N T LEADERSHIP AWARD Selection for this award is based on a minimum 3.0 GPA, along with involvement in a minimum of five campus/community activities. Michelle Cecil Grafton, WI Morgan Counts Oshkosh, WI

Kate Landry Pewaukee, WI Chase Mitchell Oshkosh, WI Carl Schemm Waterloo, WI

Nicole Toetz Omro, WI Hallie Turnbull Madison, WI Janet Zander Columbus, WI

R E TIR IN G FAC ULTY AND ACADEMIC STAFF For meritorious service to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, the following faculty and academic staff are being recognized as part of today’s commencement ceremonies: Linda M. Hammer, Lifelong Learning

Julie A. Lemanski, Media Services,

Rosemary J. Smith, Nursing, College

and Community Engagement, Academic Affairs, 4 years of service.

Information Technology, Administrative Services, 36 years of service.

of Nursing, 38 years of service.

Robert L. McWilliams, Music, College of Letters and Science, 19 years of service.

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C ER EMONIAL TRADITIONS Academic Procession

The Hoods

This commencement ceremony marks a special occasion for students completing degree programs offered by UW Oshkosh. The Chancellor grants diplomas by virtue of the powers vested in the office by the UW System’s Board of Regents. In addition, academic degrees may only be granted upon the recommendation of the University’s faculty.

The academic hood originally was worn over the head in bad weather. Now, it is added to the apparel of those with master’s and doctoral degrees.

The academic procession is a featured part of the commencement program — a symbolic declaration that all members of the academic community are bound by a common purpose and shared commitment to the ideals of higher education, including the search for meaning, truth and understanding.

Academic Attire The colors and apparel worn in the processional are symbolic of the Middle Ages. Because universities developed from church schools, both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy and wore clerical clothing based on monastic dress. The traditional hat developed from the skull cap worn in cold weather. In Europe, a bonnet with tassel is still worn, but in America it has been replaced by the mortarboard cap or tam with tassel. The bachelor’s gown, with its long, pointed sleeves, is worn closed. The master’s gown has an oblong sleeve open at the wrist; the rear section is square cut. The doctor’s gown often was furred, a decoration that survives today as the velvet on the front and sleeves. Graduate degree gowns may be worn open or closed. The tassel colors seen in the processional correspond to the field of study: crimson, Bachelor of Liberal Studies and Bachelor of Applied Studies; drab (tan), Bachelor of Business Administration; light blue, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Science–Human Services; gold, Bachelor of Science; white, Bachelor of Arts; brown, Bachelor of Fine Arts; pink, Bachelor of Music; citron, Bachelor of Social Work; and apricot, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master’s and Associate of Arts and Science degree candidates wear black tassels.

The master’s and doctor’s hoods displays a gold and white chevron, denoting the University colors. The color of the velvet border represents the field of study in which the degree is awarded: Apricot College of Nursing: master of science in nursing doctor of nursing practice Citron (yellowish-green) College of Letters and Science: master of social work Drab (tan) College of Business: master of business administration and master of science–information systems Gold (yellow) College of Letters and Science: master of science–biology/microbiology, master of science–mathematics education and master of science–psychology Light blue College of Education and Human Services: master of science–educational leadership, master of science in education–counselor education, master of science in education–curriculum and instruction, master of science in education–reading education and master of science in education–special education Peacock blue College of Letters and Science: master of public administration White College of Letters and Science: master of arts–English

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C ER EMONIAL TRADITIONS Honor Cords Students wearing gold colored cords have earned the latin honors of cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude. Students wearing white colored cords have earned academic distinction within their college or unit. Students wearing other cords, stoles or insignia wear them in recognition of scholarly achievement in a department or honor society or study abroad program or in the tradition of an international student’s native country.

University Seal/ Chancellor’s Medallion The University Seal/Chancellor’s Medallion symbolizes UW Oshkosh’s history and aspirations. At the center of the medal is a fountain of knowledge, divided in three to reflect the school’s commitment to realizing the creative power of individuals, the value of learning as a

humanizing force and our aspiration to excellence. The word “learning” is centered at the bottom, serving as the foundation of the University’s mission. The stylized figure at the center forms the school’s initials. The outward sweeping W reflects the Wisconsin Idea — education reaching to the state’s boundaries. The date of the University’s founding appears at the bottom, representing the importance of those who came before us. Linked to the seal/medallion are nine more silver pieces inscribed with the names of previous UW Oshkosh presidents and chancellors: George Sumner Albee, 1871–1898; Rufus Henry Halsey, 1899 –1907; John H. Keith, 1907–1917; Harry Alvin Brown, 1917–1930; Forrest R. Polk, 1931–1959; Roger Earl Guiles, 1959 –1973; Robert Birnbaum, 1974–1978; Edward M. Penson, 1978–1989; John E. Kerrigan, 1990 –2000; and Richard H. Wells, 2000–2014.

The Alumni Association The UW Oshkosh Alumni Association presents UW Oshkosh license plate holders to all graduates to remind them of their accomplishments and to Share the Pride of their alma mater throughout all of their journeys to come.