May-2019-Commencement-Program

Dear Blugold graduates, Congratulations! Today we celebrate an achievement for which you’ve worked long and hard: You’ve earned your UW-Eau Claire degree! Not a day goes by that I am not amazed by your many talents and successes both in and outside the classroom I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and in our conversations I have been inspired by your goals for the future — goals for success in your chosen careers and aspirations to make a difference in the communities you will call home in the years to come You can look to the future knowing there is real value in your UW-Eau Claire degree In its 2018 “Best Colleges for Your Money” list, MONEY ranks UW-Eau Claire as the top public regional university in Wisconsin and Minnesota for educational quality, affordability and alumni success Furthermore, according to the 2019 Educate to Career College Rankings Index, UW-Eau Claire ranks among the top 13 percent in the nation for added value in terms of graduate employability and earnings, and we are one of only two UW System institutions on the Forbes America’s Best Value Colleges list Also know that as you leave this great university, you join the ranks of our more than 87,500 Blugold alumni making a difference the world over through their contributions in their workplaces and communities Just look at the shining examples provided by our alumni award recipients being honored here today The world will be a better place because of your skills and wisdom, entrepreneurship and integrity of spirit, strong work ethic and inspiring creativity — all hallmarks of your UW-Eau Claire degree As we say in our mission statement (proudly printed on this page), UW-Eau Claire provides a “transformative liberal education.” I challenge you to audaciously pursue your goals, knowing that your UW-Eau Claire degree has prepared you for all you aspire to achieve And most of all, I wish you joy on your journey With all best wishes for a bright Blugold future, James C Schmidt  |  Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Mission Statement of the University We foster in one another creativity, critical insight, empathy and intellectual courage, the hallmarks of a transformative liberal education and the foundation for active citizenship and lifelong inquiry Commencement Program May 25, 2019 a.m James C Schmidt, Chancellor, Presiding  ollege of Nursing and Health Sciences C College of Education and Human Sciences 1:30 p.m College of Arts and Sciences 5:30 p.m College of Business Prelude by UW-Eau Claire Faculty Brass Quintet Robert Baca, trumpet Chuck Hodgson, horn Jacob Grewe, tuba Matthew Mealey, trumpet Phil Ostrander, trombone Greetings Processional Evan Weiher, Commencement Marshal, Chair, University Senate Pomp and Circumstance, No (Land of Hope and Glory) by Sir Edward Elgar Please rise and remain standing through the National Anthem National Anthem Welcome and Introductions Introducing Members of the Platform Party Greetings from the UW System Board of Regents Congratulatory Remarks The Star-Spangled Banner by John Stafford Smith Led by Emma Cruciani, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral (9 a.m and 5:30 p.m.) Led by Ian Rucker, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (1:30 p.m.) Patricia A Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs James C Schmidt, Chancellor Tamara Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (5:30 p.m.) John Haven, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (9 a.m.) Michael Carney, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Darrell Newton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies Brewer Doran, Dean, College of Business Rodd Freitag, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Linda Young, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Jill Prushiek, Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences Debra Jansen, Associate Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences (9 a.m.) Margaret Cassidy, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (1:30 p.m.) Jean Pratt, Interim Associate Dean, College of Business (5:30 p.m.) Mickey Kolis, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, College of Ed and Human Sciences (9 a.m.) Vicki Samelson, Department Chair, Associate Professor, College of Ed and Human Sciences (9 a.m.) Evan Weiher, Commencement Marshal, Chair, University Senate Regent John Behling (9 a.m and 1:30 p.m.) Regent Ryan Ring James C Schmidt, Chancellor Congratulate your graduate: #UWECGrad Introduction of Alumni Award Recipients Charge To The Class Conferral of Honorary Degree Presentation Of Doctoral Candidates Conferral Of Doctoral Degrees Presentation Of Master’s Candidates Conferral Of Master’s Degrees Presentation Of Baccalaureate Candidates Conferral Of Baccalaureate Degrees Patricia A Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor See pages 24-27 for bios of the award recipients Susan Perry-Lindle, Retired Intelligence Officer, U.S Pentagon John Menard Jr (1:30 p.m.) Patricia A Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor James C Schmidt, Chancellor Patricia A Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor James C Schmidt, Chancellor Patricia A Kleine, Provost and Vice Chancellor James C Schmidt, Chancellor ROTC Oath of Office Major Matthew Kelly (5:30 p.m.) Blugold Reflections Angelica Daley, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (9 a.m.) Leslie Peterson, Bachelor of Arts, Communication (1:30 p.m.) Lauren Brettingen, Bachelor of Business Administration (5:30 p.m.) University Alma Mater Led by Megan Ellison, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (9 a.m.) Led by Gabriel Feldt, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (1:30 p.m.) Led by Ian Rucker, Bachelor of Music, Applied Voice (5:30 p.m.) Please rise and join in singing Words and music are printed at end of program Recessional Pomp and Circumstance, No (Land of Hope and Glory) by Sir Edward Elgar Triumphal March from “Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi You are welcome to move from your seat as soon as the platform party, faculty and graduates have exited the arena Photographs Reception A professional photograph will be taken of all graduates as they receive their diplomas In order to reset the arena for the next event, there will be no photo opportunities in Zorn Arena following the ceremony The chancellor, faculty and members of the graduating class cordially invite all guests to a reception immediately following the ceremony in the Marketplace on the first floor of the W.R Davies Student Center Candidates for Degrees Graduation with distinction is being conferred on those graduates who have an outstanding scholastic record They are identified by gold cords and recognized in the program as follows: *cum laude (grade-point average of at least 3.2), **magna cum laude (GPA of at least 3.5) and ***summa cum laude (GPA of at least 3.8) Graduates receiving departmental honors are identified by the symbol † The recognition of graduates receiving University Honors is noted under the student’s name Graduates receiving University Honors are identified by a gold ribbon and medal Baccalaureate candidates who are members of scholastic honor societies are identified by silver cords See Page 21 for the key listing UW-Eau Claire’s degree interpretations College of Nursing and Health Sciences DOCTORAL DEGREES Dawn M Blindauer Minneapolis, MN D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2005, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Advisor: Dr Lisa Schiller DNP Project: Caring “Weighs” for the Heart: Implementation of a Standardized Weighing Process for Residents with Heart Failure Kathleen Beth Bloechl Merrill D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Charlotte Sortedahl DNP Project: Development and Evaluation of a Tool to Assist Hospital Supervisors in the Process of Appropriately Placing Patients Admitted to the Hospital Amanda Kay Bradley Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher DNP Project: Use of Pressure Mapping to Decrease Pressure Injuries in Skilled Nursing Facilities Debra Lynn Callow Elmwood D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2015, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Debra Hofmann DNP Project: Nurse-Initiated Chemotherapy Follow-up: A Quality Improvement Project Sarah Mae Davey Duluth, MN D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Arin VanWormer DNP Project: Improving Efficiency and Provider Confidence in Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Exams Jessica Jo Day Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Shelley-Rae Pehler DNP Project: Implementation of Standardized Postpartum Depression Screening of Mothers at Well Child Visits in Primary Care Amy Michelle Fellenz Marshfield D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2010, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Debra Hofmann DNP Project: Guideline Implementation for Providers who Manage Adults with Symptoms of an Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection Katelyn Elizabeth Fridell-Davis Greenwood, AR D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2013, The College of Saint Scholastica Advisor: Dr Shelley-Rae Pehler DNP Project: Adolescent Depression Screening in Primary Care Crystal Violet Getchell Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2013, Viterbo University Advisor: Dr Lisa Schiller DNP Project: Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Rates by Improving Nursing Staff Knowledge of the Nurse-Driven Houdini Protocol Carla LeAnn Griggs Chippewa Falls D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Norah Airth-Kindree DNP Project: Enhancement of a Collaborative Care Mental Health Registry on a College Campus Jodi Lea Hanson Rasmussen Elk Mound D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2007, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., 1999, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Norah Airth-Kindree DNP Project: Evaluation of an Online Treatment Protocol for Community-Based Populations with Upper Respiratory Infections: A Quality Improvement Project Danyelle Arlene Hasz Chili D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Rachel Merkel DNP Project: Increasing Hepatitis B Vaccines in Newborns: A Quality Improvement Project Felicia Chidinma Ikebude Brooklyn Center, MN Jolleen Mary Nichols Somerset D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Madison Advisor: Dr Der-Fa Lu DNP Project: Improving Providers’ and Nurses’ Knowledge of Advance Care Planning: An Educational Intervention Libbie Lou Nyarangi Eau Claire D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison Advisor: Dr Debra Hofmann DNP Project: Promotion of Using Video Remote Interpreting Services in a Family Practice Clinic Breanna Lyn Riesgraf Edgar D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S., 2014, College of St Scholastica Advisor: Dr Robin Beeman DNP Project: Increasing Adherence to Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Judith Neh Shu Forest Lake, MN D.N.P., Nursing M.S., 2014, Walden University B.S.N., 2012, Metropolitan State University Advisor: Dr Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher DNP Project: Community-Based Advance Care Planning Education Initiative in a Minority Community Kari Lee Stinson Amery D.N.P., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Administrator) B.S.N., 2011, Viterbo University Advisor: Dr Charlotte Sortedahl DNP Project: Succession Planning for Nursing Leadership: Piloting a Candidate Tracking Toolkit D.N.P., Nursing M.S.N., 2013, Metropolitan State University B.S., 2009, Bethel University Advisor: Dr Shelley-Rae Pehler DNP Project: Medication Reconciliation: A Safety Measure to Decrease Rate of Medication Discrepancies and Errors for Patients in Nursing Homes Sarah Emily Sward Mosinee Rachel Renee Jack Hudson D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S., 2000, Cardinal Stritch University Advisor: Dr Mohammad Alasagheirin DNP Project: Implementation and Evaluation of Delirium Education in a Medical Surgical Unit: A Quality Improvement Project D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Cheryl Lapp DNP Project: Workflow Development Incorporating an Electronic Tablet to Increase Enrollment for Patient Online Services in an Outpatient Family Practice Clinic —4— D.N.P., Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) B.S.N., 2007, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Rachel Merkel DNP Project: Group Visits: An Opportunity for Enhanced Care of Adults with Type Diabetes Lanna Nixie Zobel WI MASTER’S DEGREES Stephany Andres Wisconsin Rapids M.S.N., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Education) B.S.N., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Jeanette Olsen Remi Olomu Iselewa Woodbury, MN M.S.N., Nursing (Adult Gerontologic Education) B.S., 2003, Bethel University Advisor: Dr Diane Marcyjanik Tracy Novelyn Ostrom Chippewa Falls M.S.N., Nursing (Family Education) B.S.N., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Advisor: Dr Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Abbey Lynne Arndt *** Baldwin Alicia Beth Hett *** Farmington, MN Jordan Leigh Kerkvliet Petersen * Hudson Anna Kathryn Bachmeier *** Austin, MN Amy Ann Hoffman ** Elk Mound Kaitlin Marie Phillips-Grassl ** Shawano Hannah Jo Hoffman *** Neenah Kara Ashley Plath * Eagan, MN Jennifer Jo Jacobson * Neillsville Stephanie Dawnielle Pohl ** Oakdale, MN Michael Allan Jaeb ** Eagan, MN Nicole Taylor Raykovich ** Rhinelander Miranda Lynn Jahnke *** Marathon Nicole Irene Roper *** Lake Mills B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Jill Marie Becker *** Ridgeland B.S.N., Nursing MaKenzie Ann Birkestrand ** Rochester, MN B.S.N., Nursing Madeline Joy Brandl *** Rosholt University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Taylor Louise Brochtrup ** Brillion B.S.N., Nursing Emily Mary Brotzman ** Beach Park, IL B.S.N., Nursing Bailey Tamara Brun ** Chippewa Falls B.S.N., Nursing Cassandra Jo Buerger ** Oshkosh B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Amanda Joy Jonason *** Circle Pines, MN B.S.N., Nursing Casey J Kent * Mondovi B.S.N., Nursing Michelle Mary Kramer *** Saint Charles, MN B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Lauren Irene Bussian *** Wabasha, MN Andrew Dominic Kreye ** Hudson University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Laura Elizabeth Casey ** Appleton B.S.N., Nursing Haley Catherine Kroll *** Weston University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Atthida Chanthavisouk *** Apple Valley, MN Kayla Nicole Kron ** Waukesha Hailey Rose Chirhart ** Cadott Meghan Rebecca Laengle ** Chanhassen, MN B.S.N., Nursing Brittany Christophel * Madison B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Abby Claire Deneen *** Buffalo, MN B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Lauren Pauline Leasum *** De Pere University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Jeremy Leclaire ** Apple Valley, MN Amanda Ruth DuBall ***† Rochester, MN Aimee Noel Marx *** Grafton Cheyanne Lacey Dunbar * Colby Elizabeth Margaret Matzke ** De Pere B.S.N., Nursing and Spanish B.S.N., Nursing Shayna Desiree Erickson ** Menomonie B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Elizabeth Hope Schaan *** Oakdale, MN B.S.N., Nursing Jada Raven Schaub ** Whitehall B.S.N., Nursing Jordan E Schmidt Watertown B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Jessica Anne Schwabe *** Stratford B.S.N., Nursing Megan Marie Schwieso ** New Berlin Erica Lynn Shakal *** Chippewa Falls B.S.N., Nursing Margaret May Shaw ** Green Bay B.S.N., Nursing Hannah Alexis Sisto *** Neenah Caryn Marie Lange *** Chippewa Falls Audrey Jean De Kock * New Richmond B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Rachel Schuster ** La Crescent, MN B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Jacquelyn Marie Smithson ** Farmington, MN B.S.N., Nursing Adam Charles Stephenson * Chippewa Falls B.S.N., Nursing Jenna Marcella Strebe Spencer B.S.N., Nursing Marina Jane Swanson *** Washington Island B.S.N., Nursing Marie Elisabeth Tigelaar * Edina, MN Brianna Ashley Mayer ** Jackson B.S.N., Nursing and Spanish University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Isabella Alise Meyer *** Edina, MN B.S.N., Nursing Chase Edward Goodenough ** Edina, MN Megan Kaye Miller Reedsburg B.S.N., Nursing Brittney Kathryn Hansen * Marshfield Megan Noelle Mullennex ** Faribault, MN University Honors B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Justin Leonard Giebel *** New Lisbon B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing Hannah Colette Haraldson ** Sun Prairie B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Cassandra Lyn Todd ** Eau Claire Caitlin Johanna Umbreit ** Lakeville, MN Amaris A Vesely *** Cumberland Brittany Lynn Wienke Clear Lake Sheila Renee Mummert * New Richmond B.S.N., Nursing University Honors B.S.N., Nursing Kylie Rae Northagen *** Inver Grove Heights, MN B.S.N., Nursing Emily Ann Hess Hatley Naomi Moraa Nyambati * Minneapolis, MN B.S.N., Nursing Amanda Dawn Herold ** Whitewater B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing B.S.N., Nursing —5— Angela Rae Zenke *** La Crescent, MN College of Education and Human Sciences MASTER’S DEGREES Binan Al Turk Iowa City, IA Erin J Hrinak Lyme, CT Lauren Elizabeth Ponwith Cleveland, MN Ashliee Taylor Arreguin Kenosha Emily Marie Jacobson Crystal, MN Bridget Michelle Poppitz Minnetonka, MN Allison Kathleen Baldwin Franklin, OH Christopher James Janssen Appleton M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2015, The University of Iowa Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Madison Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2016, University of Cincinnati Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Abrielle Frances Becker Wausau M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Laura Dunbar Lauren Genevieve Blasczyk Appleton M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Kayla Beth Hillman Carlson Frederic M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2012, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Ashley Marie Crumb Dexter, MN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Garrett Lee Debbink Sheboygan Falls M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Laura Dunbar Kaitlin Rose Doherty Maplewood, MN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Aspen Kay Doud West Saint Paul, MN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Thesis: Counseling practices of speech-language pathologists serving persons with aphasia: Examining training and preparedness within clinical practice Thesis Advisor: Dr Jerry Hoepner Anna Lorraine Fesenmaier Balsam Lake M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Kristin Marie Freedlund Pittsville M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jill Prushiek Brooke Elizabeth Gnerer Northfield, MN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jeffrey David Greenfield Atlanta, GA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2013 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Kimberly Mariah Hardin-Williams Fort Irwin, CA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2009, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Austin Wesley Hiess Chippewa Falls M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Rochelle Lee Biegel Hoffman Augusta M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.A., 2010, University of Missouri-Kansas City Program Advisor: Dr Laura Dunbar M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2000, University of Connecticut Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2017, Augustana University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.S., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jill Prushiek Kelli Sue Joiner-Burton Humboldt, IA M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.A., 1991, University of Northern Iowa Program Advisor: Dr Mickey Kolis Elizabeth Kathryn Kampa Sletten Stillwater, MN M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jerry Worley Madeline Mae Kennedy Elroy M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Katie Marie Kinnunen Kaleva, MI M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2009, Grand Valley State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Anne Carroll Klein Hancock, MI M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2006, Northern Michigan University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jana Lyn Lancaster Lehi, UT M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, Utah State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jenny Lynn Lee Duluth, MN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, Utah State University B.A.A., 1999, University of Minnesota, Duluth Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Vanessa Priddy Lewis Fort Wayne, IN M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2014, Augustana College Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, Utah State University B.A., 2009, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Torri Lynn Pulley Green Bay M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Adrianna Marie Redford Bakersfield, CA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2013, Utah State University B.A., 2011, Brigham Young University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Shani Jade Reeves Chandler, AZ M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, Brigham Young University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jennifer Marie Routier Wilbraham, MA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2015, College of Our Lady of the Elms Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jaclyn Rae Schilling Rochester Hills, MI M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2012, Miami University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Kristin Wallin Scruggs Kaysville, UT M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2016, Brigham Young University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Andrea Lynn Smith Chippewa Falls M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.A., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jill Prushiek Caryn Emelia Stanek Austin, MN M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.S., 2005, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Mickey Kolis M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, Utah State University B.B.A., 1999, The Ohio State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Stephanie Nicole Summers Hilliard, OH Elayne Josephine Lexen New Lisbon Michell Lynn Swenson Bismarck, ND M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Dina Nasr Mahfouz Katy, TX M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2003, Alexandria University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Alicia Louise Mangold Madison M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.S., 2015, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Mickey Kolis Valarie Mae McCourtney Vista, CA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 1991, San Diego State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Jennifer Noel Newton Seckora Plymouth, MN M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jerry Worley Ashley R Nichols Eau Claire M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.A., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jill Prushiek Cody Alexander Nichols Madison M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Superior Program Advisor: Dr Jerry Worley —6— M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2015, Ohio State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2014, Utah State University B.S., 2001, North Dakota State University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Robyn Tempero Feigles Cameron Park, CA M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2014, Utah State University B.S., 2006, University of California-Davis Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Liza Elaine Thies Sussex M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Rachael Ann Udelhofen Eau Claire M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.S.E., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Program Advisor: Dr Mickey Kolis Kayla Lynn Van Allen Hudson M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Savanah Jo Vera Hatley M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich Gabrielle Gloria Villegas Visalia, CA Kelsey Lynn Weberg Woodbury, MN Renee Elizabeth Winn Oshkosh Natasha Nicole Waldron Waukesha James Andrew Wesson Brookfield Sidney Mariah Zander Barneveld M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2003, Fresno Pacific University Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.E.P.D., Professional Development B.M.E., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Jerry Worley M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2009, University of Northwestern-St Paul Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., 2015, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Abby Hemmerich BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Alexandra Jo Abraham ** Eau Claire Jean-Paul Louis Botten Saint Paul, MN Carissa Marie Ditlefsen * Hammond Alison Marie Ackerman ** Maple Grove, MN Jennifer Ann Breese *** Whitefish Bay Megan Nicole Dobbertin *** Oswego, IL Abigail Joan Adams * Lino Lakes, MN Mary Elyse Brennan **† Duluth, MN Peyton Ann Adams Cottage Grove, MN Tommie Frances Brenner * Reedsburg B.S.W., Social Work Olivia Lynn Addison * Luxemburg Hollis Marie Britton * Minneapolis, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Elizabeth Ann Alesci ** New Berlin Kaitlyn Nicole Bruggenthies ** Rochester, MN University Honors B.S.W., Social Work Michael Gary Alger ** Thorp Abigail Anne Buchberger * Marathon Natalie Marie Amato * Manitowoc Erin Elizabeth Buck *** Saint Michael, MN B.M.E., Music B.A., English B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Chemistry B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Chemistry B.S., Kinesiology Benjamin Mark Anderson * Eden Prairie, MN B.A., English B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Mathematics B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Elementary Education University Honors B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Elementary Education University Honors B.S., Kinesiology Nathan Todd Dougherty ** Brodhead Jordan Dennis Doyle *** Shullsburg Madison MaryAnnette Dumke *** Fort Atkinson Clare Nicole Duncan * Pleasant Prairie B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Katherine Ann Duncan *** Woodbury, MN B.S., Elementary Education Natasha Corrine Dutter Chippewa Falls Klaudia Louise Buehl *** Brodhead B.S., Special Education April Buri ** Monroe B.A., Social Studies Emily Ann Ecker Hastings, MN Ethan John Anderson * Rice Lake B.S.W., Social Work Hannah Grace Apold *** Deerfield University Honors B.S., Mathematics Megan Elizabeth Ellison ** Stillwater, MN Tori Lynn Bushmaker ** Coleman Mary Cecelia Esselman Houlton Christopher James Caner ** McHenry, IL Emma Rose Flottemesch ** Neenah University Honors B.A., Social Studies Illyanna Maria Castaneda Madison Emma Marie Forgues Westby Jenna Nicole Baranowski ** Weston Samantha Alyce Cervantez Inver Grove Heights, MN Melanie Karine Fox * Woodbury, MN Aubrey Rose Bartelt * New Berlin Hannah Rose Cherney * Anoka, MN Christiana Lee Frascone ** Lake Elmo, MN Courtney Lynn Baugher * Crystal Lake, IL Sydney Lois Clemens *** Barron Ryley Marie Freiberg * Medford Ashley Carol Baumgarten * Trempealeau Jacob Luke Coenen Hatley Virginia Colette Fritz ** Apple Valley, MN Jessica Jo Beaman ** Eagle River Rachael Kristine Collins * Eagan, MN Riley Roy Gebelein Marshfield Jessica Elizabeth Benson * Eau Claire Zoe Elaine Copa ** Eau Claire Daniel Kristopher Gengenbach * Solon Springs Joseph Donald Beranek ** Holmen Kayla Lucile Crockett * Rochester, MN Melissa Kay Glynn Eau Claire Christine Renee Berenz *** Delafield Emma Jean Cruciani ** Eau Claire Katie Lynn Gobel ** Spooner Erica Lee Bergmann * Saint Croix Falls Katie Yvonne Culshaw * Appleton Elizabeth Goetsch ** Prior Lake, MN Miranda Marie Berndt ** Rhinelander Ryan Thomas Dachel * New Auburn Karen Alejandra Gomez-Ruiz ** Chatfield, MN Benjamin James Bierman Hartland Angelica Pascual Daley ** Shoreview, MN Samantha Sue Gooden * Eau Claire Annamarie Rose Bischel ** New Auburn Kaitlin Elizabeth Dawson * Eau Claire Abbie Jo Green *** Stillwater, MN Cheyenne Marie Bonincontri ***† Fond du Lac Tyler James Dean * Rochester, MN Carley Rae Green Cumberland Brianna Rose Bork ** Trempealeau Kyle Edward Deming Peshtigo Kaitlyn Jean Guenther ** Carver, MN Madelyn Jayne Marie Borner ** Hastings, MN Alison Marie Detviler * Woodbury, MN Shayla Rose Gulcynski Stokes Thorp Paige Marie Borreson *** Tomah Brianna Nicole Dillon ** Eau Claire Kaylee Lyn Hanke *** Blue River B.S., Elementary Education University Honors B.A., English and Spanish B.S., Elementary Education Alyssa Marie Arnold * Chaska, MN B.S., Kinesiology Jesse Quillan Atkins *** Green Bay B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Athletic Training B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Elementary Education B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education B.A., Social Studies B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Special Education B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Elementary Education B.A., Spanish and Biology B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.A., English B.S., Special Education B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Athletic Training B.M.E., Music B.S.W., Social Work B.A., Social Studies B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Elementary Education B.A., Social Studies —7— B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Athletic Training B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Biology B.S., Special Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Alaina May Hansen ** Monticello, MN Hannah Grace Kienbaum ** Plover Taryn Trisha Macgibbon ** Eden Prairie, MN Bailey Paige Hansen ** Saint Croix Falls Hannah M Kleist * Eau Claire Benjamin Joel Mackie ** Mankato, MN Victoria Dawn Hansen Wisconsin Rapids Adam Lee Knochenmus Roseau, MN Kenadie Ann Mahlum * Mondovi Connor Hanson Harmony, MN Nicole Ann Knutson * Bloomer Madeline Lois Mahoney Appleton Olivia Ann Hanson * Eau Claire Tyler Joseph Kobilarcsik ** Chanhassen, MN Nicole Jean Maksen * Sun Prairie B.A., Spanish B.S., Kinesiology and Psychology B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Elementary Education Sara Elizabeth Harris * Viroqua B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Kinesiology B.A., English University Honors B.S., Kinesiology Hannah Jiankan Koch * Duluth, MN Amara H Hartmann ** Mequon B.S., Kinesiology Ian Andrew Harvatine *** Manitowoc B.S., Kinesiology Morgan Taylor Hazelton *** Rochester, MN B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Elementary Education B.A., History and Spanish Lucas Andrew Kohls Forest Lake, MN Karlie Jo Korish * Portage University Honors B.A., English Cedric O Kostelyna ** Madison Michelle Margaret Hecimovich ** Park Falls Hannah Marie Kramm Belle Plaine, MN University Honors B.S., Kinesiology Jessica Heffel Racine B.S., Athletic Training Emily Rose Heidelberger ** Farmington, MN B.M.E., Music James Loren Hennick * Eau Claire B.A., Social Studies Jeffrey Mong Her * Maplewood, MN B.S.W., Social Work Hanna Elle Hermanson *** Buffalo, MN B.M.E., Music Hui Tine Hiew Malaysia B.S., Kinesiology Ashtin Marie Hiltunen ** Woodbury, MN B.S., Elementary Education William Dale Hinnenkamp ** Shoreview, MN B.S., Special Education Emily Therese Hinton * North Mankato, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Michelle Lynn Hofbauer *** Cottage Grove B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish Kacie Elizabeth Holtman *** Muskego B.A., English Mary Katherine Inloes Delafield B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Rachel Anne Isaacson * Eau Claire B.S.W., Social Work James Alan Jackimowicz * Marinette B.S., Kinesiology Garrett James Janicki ** Cadott B.S., Kinesiology Eleanora Grace Johnson ** Little Chute B.S., Elementary Education Emma Marie Johnson ** La Crosse B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Alyssa Jeanne Jones Menomonie B.S.W., Social Work Emma Rose Jones * Appleton B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Alison Demetria Jozwiak ***† Waukesha University Honors B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Heather Anne Kaese ** Eau Claire B.S., Mathematics Sydney Louise Kamentz Eagle River B.S., Kinesiology Megan Lynn Kappes Rosemount, MN B.S., Elementary Education Maria Anne Keefer ** Woodville B.S., Elementary Education Dua Ci Khang ** Wisconsin Rapids B.A., Social Studies B.A., English B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Daphne Ann Kroells *** Woodbury, MN B.S., Elementary Education Taylor Nicole Kysely * Fort Atkinson B.S., Biology Emily Lynn LaGesse ** Bloomer B.S.W., Social Work Bailey Jean Lamarche ** Neenah B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish Joseph Ryan Lange * Marinette B.S., Kinesiology Theresa Rose Laporte ** Altoona B.A., Spanish and Latin American Studies Skylee Arin Lara *** Trenary, MI B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Callie Anne Larson ** Elk River, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Megan Lee Larson ** Chaska, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Christine Ann Lasee * De Pere B.S., Physics Darin Patrick Lau *** Eau Claire B.S., Mathematics Lynnea Michelle Lee *** Kimberly B.S., Elementary Education Allison Jane Lehman West Bend B.S., Elementary Education Emma Elizabeth Lehman ** Brooklyn Park, MN B.S., Kinesiology Samantha Susan Leonhard * Green Bay B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Mitchell David Leopold ** Merrill B.S., Athletic Training Sarah Kay Leppert * Eau Claire B.M.E., Music Cecelia Rose Lewis * Rochester, MN B.S.W., Social Work Joshua David Liesner Bonduel B.S., Chemistry B.S., Elementary Education B.M.E., Music B.S., Special Education B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education Jack Anthony Marchiafava * Mounds View, MN B.S., Mathematics Zachary William Martin ** Mound, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology Dannelle Scott Martineau ** Menomonie B.S., Mathematics Taylor Lynn Matthews * Eau Claire B.S., Special Education Tyler Juneau McFadzen Waukesha B.S., Athletic Training Erin Jordan McNulty Forestville B.S., Kinesiology Alexxus Kerry Meadows * Lone Rock B.S., Special Education Kendra Lee Meek *** Fall Creek B.S., Special Education Amber Jo Meinen Chippewa Falls B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Miles Edward Melton-Mraz Minneapolis, MN B.S.W., Social Work Mallory Lynn Melvin ** Nekoosa B.S., Athletic Training Carmen Jean Meuret ** Oshkosh B.S.W., Social Work Johanna Noelle Meyer ** Eau Claire B.S., Kinesiology Joseph Victor Meyers Marshfield B.S., Kinesiology Christina Ann Miller *** Cologne, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Faith Anne Muhlenbeck ** Green Bay B.S., Special Education Emily Kaye Naasz * Maple Grove, MN B.S., Special Education Auna Marie Nelson ** Rosemount, MN B.S., Mathematics Hannah Terese Nennig **† Wisconsin Rapids B.S., Chemistry Megan Elizabeth Nicolet *** Eau Claire B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Jillanne Marie Noel ** Green Bay B.S., Kinesiology Cole Bryan Nord * New Richmond B.S., Kinesiology Erin Elizabeth O’Brien ** Hudson B.A., Social Studies Emilee Nicole Oldenburg * Minocqua B.S., Kinesiology Chelsea Ann Opelt * Neillsville Joey Lim *** Malaysia B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Annika Amy Lime * Lino Lakes, MN B.S., Elementary Education Lauren Elizabeth Longhenry *** Muskego B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Rachael Mary Look ** Neenah B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Claire Elizabeth Lorbiecki *** Maple Grove, MN University Honors B.S., Kinesiology Annisa Rose Luginbill ** Eau Claire B.S., Elementary Education and German Mikala Rae Lund De Pere B.S., Kinesiology —8— Catherine Elizabeth Orren * Minneapolis, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Heidi Sky Overeem Green Bay B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Lauren Michelle Pakanich *** Suamico B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish Cole Gerald Pankratz *** Waupaca University Honors B.A., English and Mathematics Brian David Pauley *** Eau Claire B.S., Biology Cassandra Lynn Pearson ** De Pere B.A., English Michaela Brooke Peasall *** Wisconsin Dells University Honors B.A., English and Spanish Molly Marie Peck Wausau B.S., Kinesiology Adria Renee Peters ** La Crosse Elizabeth Mary Schwab ** Saint Michael, MN Avriel Elizabeth Voigt ** Neillsville Samuel David Schwiebert *** Eau Claire Sophia Marie Voytovich ** Mahtomedi, MN Elizabeth Mary Scott *** Cambridge Lucas Paul Vrooman * Little Suamico B.S., Kinesiology B.A., English B.A., Art University Honors B.S., Elementary Education Bryana Jade Petersin ** Milltown Samantha Kristine Senczyszyn ** Grafton Gretta Mae Peterson *** Eau Claire Sadie Elizabeth Sheldon *** Apple Valley, MN Reilly Ann Peterson ** Brainerd, MN Hannah Jean Shoemaker ***† Menomonee Falls B.S., Kinesiology B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Mathematics and Kinesiology Janie Diane Philipps Janesville B.S., Kinesiology and Psychology B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education University Honors B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Michaela Ann Shuttleworth * Osseo Cecil Taylor Philson * Thorp B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Alexis Lee Prei ** New Berlin University Honors B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education Samuel Mark Prieve Faribault, MN B.S., Kinesiology Nathan Joseph Pronschinske ** Waumandee B.S., Chemistry Hannah Ann Quady Champlin, MN B.S., Athletic Training Carrie Elizabeth Raymo ** Stillwater, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Madeleine Mary Richardt Wausau B.S., Elementary Education Nicole Catherine Riesgraf *** Chaska, MN B.S., Special Education Stephanie Lynn Rogge * Eau Claire B.S., Kinesiology Marissa Ann Rogness * Osseo B.S., Elementary Education Carrie Jean Rosenthal * Danbury B.S., Kinesiology Amanda Lynn Rosenwald * Hales Corners B.S., Athletic Training Nancy Michelle Roskos Osseo B.S.W., Social Work Tess Erin Rosner * Pound B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Morgan Marie Rynish *** Pulaski University Honors B.S., Elementary Education Hunter Richard Ryskoski ** Eleva B.S., Elementary Education Tara Sanchez *** Arroyo Grande, CA B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Elizabeth Rose Sandstrom ** Eagan, MN B.S., Elementary Education Kayla Marie Sauve * Eagan, MN B.S.W., Social Work Steven Daniel Schafer ** Waukesha B.S., Physics / Mathematics Elizabeth Anne Schill ** Marion, IA B.S., Elementary Education Libby Mary Schiller ** Hastings, MN B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Meghan Marie Schmitz *** Stewartville, MN B.S., Special Education April C Schneider *** Appleton University Honors B.M.E., Music Kalli Danielle Schram ** Inver Grove Heights, MN B.S., Special Education Katrina Lynn Schultz Deforest B.S., Kinesiology Megan Lynn Schulze ***† Saint Cloud, MN University Honors B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Alexander Michael Schutt * Cameron B.S., Kinesiology Alexis Mariah Sievert ***† White Bear Lake, MN Allyson Claire Sima * Sayner B.S., Kinesiology Cooper Bailey Simpson * Waunakee B.S.W., Social Work Adam Jeffrey Sink *** Burnsville, MN University Honors B.A., History B.S., Special Education B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Kinesiology Stephen Vue Sheboygan B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Kelly Ann Wagenbach ** Maplewood, MN B.S., Elementary Education Leah Marie Wagner ** Black Creek B.A., English Karina Marie Wait ** Colfax B.S., Kinesiology Brianna Marie Walczak *** Brooklyn Park, MN B.S., Special Education Valerie Lynn Walowit *** Oregon B.S.W., Social Work Dana Rae Walstead *** Muscoda B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Nicole Ann Ward *** Rochester, MN B.S., Elementary Education Jenna Lynn Washetas ** New Lisbon B.A., English and Spanish Danielle Elizabeth Wegner ** Chanhassen, MN Karissa Joy Sorenson * Arlington, MN B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish Ashley Elizabeth St Aubin-Clark ** Stevens Point B.S., Athletic Training B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Hannah Elsie Wendel * Brandon, MN University Honors B.A., Social Studies Kaitlyn Elizabeth Wendolek * Stevens Point Allison Kate Stauffacher Woodbury, MN Megan Ann Werch * Berlin Madeline Elizabeth Steffl * Stillwater, MN Jordan Christine Whipple *** Rudolph B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders and Psychology Kelley Elizabeth Steinberg North St Paul, MN B.S., Athletic Training B.S., Kinesiology University Honors B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Rebecca Regan Whipple Madison Annapatrice Marie Stephens Milwaukee B.S.W., Social Work Molly Ann Stewart *** Amery B.S., Elementary Education Abby Mae Stiltjes * Appleton B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Jessica Shirley Strand *** Chippewa Falls B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders Cora Jean Stube ** McFarland B.S., Elementary Education Nicole Jean Swensen * Savage, MN B.S., Athletic Training Rachel Ann Swichtenberg ** Hortonville B.S., Kinesiology Tiia Elina Sznaider ** Brule B.S., Kinesiology Sophie Gail Tallard-Sklare * Middleton B.S.W., Social Work Ciarah Diane Thoreson ** Andover, MN B.S.W., Social Work Aundrea Lynn Tilot ** Denmark B.A., History Kayla Ann Torborg ** Woodbury, MN B.S., Kinesiology and Psychology Truc Phan Minh Tran *** Viet Nam B.S., Mathematics Nicole Marie Tucker * Denver, NC B.S., Special Education Kristina Lorraine Vanyo ** Lino Lakes, MN B.S., Kinesiology Jordan Vavra *** Mukwonago B.S., Elementary Education Cami Rae Veldhuizen *** Green Bay B.S., Kinesiology and Psychology Danielle Jo Vierbicher ** Eau Claire B.S., Elementary Education Megan LeeAnn Vogelsang ** Minocqua B.A., French B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Kinesiology B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Athletic Training B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Special Education B.S., Special Education B.S., Special Education B.S., Elementary Education and Spanish B.S.W., Social Work B.S., Athletic Training B.S., Special Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Elementary Education B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders —9— Michael George Wichlacz ** Green Bay Alyson Gail Wiedenbeck ** Racine Kimberly Karann Wild ** Madison Jessie Jo Wilkins ** Eagle River Zachary Scott Williamson ** Frederic Alexia Rose Wilson Eagan, MN Paul Charles Wilson * South Beloit, IL Danielle Woody * Sun Prairie Ashleigh Marie Wright Freedom Jackson Yang ** Appleton Jacob Tyler Zabel * Owatonna, MN Amanda Nicole Zais ** Lindstrom, MN Jocie Rae Zaja *** Muskego Eric D Zake Appleton Valerie Marie Zanotelli ** Waukesha Maddison Elaine Zemlicka Golden Valley, MN Rebecca Jane Zetting ** Eden Prairie, MN Cody James Zimmerman * Chippewa Falls College of Business MASTER’S DEGREES Sam Acacia Staten Island, NY Katlyn Marie Haack Hartford Matthew Joseph Rafferty Columbus, NJ Larissa Macay Bryant Nashville, TN Jeffrey V Healy Spokane, WA Cassidi A Reese Grand Forks, ND Brian Benjamin Butler Appleton Austin Heimann Waunakee University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2009, Drexel University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2010, Tennessee State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2003, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Christopher A Byrnes Madison University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2001, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Hannah Alissa Cone Midland, MI University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.A., 2017, Michigan State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Alison Leigh Curfman Creve Coeur, MO University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.D., 2011, Case Western Reserve University B.S., 2006, University of Missouri-Columbia Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Kailey Anna Diver Akron, OH University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2014, Ohio State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Mostafa Osman El-Refai Louisville, KY University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2012, University of Louisville M.B.B.Ch., 2007, Ain Shams University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Zachary Scott Fillmore Paw Paw, MI University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2012, Western Michigan University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Christina Marie Florek Saint Cloud, MN University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2009, Saint Cloud State University B.A., 2004, Saint Cloud State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Kristin Elizabeth Gilchrist Lansdale, PA University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.A., 2005, Washington State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2013, Naval Postgraduate School B.S., 2004, United States Naval Academy Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration J.D., 2015, Northern Illinois University B.S., 2009, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Mark Sandford Roberts Maple Grove, MN Kyle Keith Hemenway Hammond Hillari Marie Runsat Iron Mountain, MI KaBrina Lenae Hudson Orlando, FL Patrick Matthew Smith Shakopee, MN Susan Marie Karnitz Hutchinson, MN Minoru Neil Sorensen Menomonee Falls University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2006, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.S., 2001, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Bryan James Kissack Andover, KS University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2012, Wichita State University B.S., 2010, Wichita State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Kelly Jo Kraus Marshfield University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.B.A., 1996, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Eric Alfred Mammen Minneapolis, MN University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.A., 1994, University of Minnesota-Duluth Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Alicia June Pan Mukwonago University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2003, University of Iowa B.A., 2000, University of Pittsburgh Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer John Louis Peters Brandon, MS David J Gramer Wausau Jesse M Radkowski Williamstown, NJ University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2009, Northern Illinois University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2016, The College of New Jersey Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2006, Mississippi State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2011, Florida Atlantic University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer — 10 — University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.A., 1997, University of Southern California Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2013, Michigan State University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2008, United States Military Academy Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Austin Todd Sternad Pewaukee University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.B.A., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Matthew Robert Tabisz Baltimore, MD University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2010, University of Maryland Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer David J Thein Leawood, KS University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration D.D.S., 1979, University of Missouri-Kansas City B.A., 1975, Southern Methodist University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Virginia Grace Tuminello Atlanta, GA University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration M.S., 2004, Louisiana Tech University B.S., 2000, Louisiana State University and A & M College Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Bryant Roger Vallat Manchester, NH University of Wisconsin Consortium Degree M.B.A Business Administration B.S., 2014, Southern New Hampshire University Program Advisor: Dr Robert C Erffmeyer Anna Grace Schoen Tomahawk Rachel Marie Stout ** Woodbury, MN Nathan Christian Weber Appleton Daniel Joseph Schoen Brookfield Jenna Michelle Suhr La Crosse Devin Robert Webster * Mounds View, MN Lucas Grant Scholz Waukesha Haifeng Sun China Hannah Elizabeth Weed ** Lino Lakes, MN Nicholas Ryan Schulte Germantown Jack William Swenson Madison Tyler Lee Wehrman Loyal Alex Edward Schultz Appleton Brandon Richard Swim * Chippewa Falls Lucas Roy Weisenberger * Ladysmith Hailey Kay Schultze * Prior Lake, MN Erik Martin Sylte *** Chippewa Falls Jacob M Wengelski Hammond Michael Schuster * Bloomington, MN Stephanie Christina Symons *** Onalaska Samantha Rose Wessel *** Birnamwood Charles Robert Seffinga Durand Jacob Edward Techmeier ** Marinette Noah James Wetzel New London Benjamen James Segebrecht Roberts Daniel C Templeton * Madison Benjamin Simon Widdes * Rice Lake Cayla Jean Seitz * Milwaukee Lucas Paul Tepp Onalaska Catherine Anne Wieland Menomonie McKenna Jean Sevals *** Cameron Katarina Vasiliki Theo *** Hartland Rachel Ann Wiener * Mahtomedi, MN Bhrugu G Shah Eau Claire Mckenzie Mae Thiel * Hortonville Sydney Taylor Williams ** Rochester, MN Lisa Elina binti Shahnor Malaysia Drew Francis Tomasovic Kimberly Tuesday Willingale Cedarburg Cole Sheridan * Woodbury, MN Alexis Maria Tosch ** Wisconsin Rapids Jordan Mary Winegar * Waukesha Chloe Ann Shimota * Lakeville, MN Jonathan Christopher Turman Los Angeles, CA Samantha Paige Wiuff * Lake City, MN Kevin Paul Siemers Hayward Nicholas John 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Measures of Behavior Function in School Settings Thesis Advisor: Dr Michael Axelrod Megan Ashley Diedrick Peshtigo Ed.S., School Psychology M.S.E., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., 2010, University of Wisconsin-Madison Program Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Thesis: School Psychologists’ Social Acceptability Ratings of Social Skills Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Thesis Advisor: Dr Michael Axelrod Jill Marie Heitman Oshkosh Molly Hannah Logic Oak Creek Sara Ruth Huhnstock Rhinelander Hannah Maree Walsh Pleasant Prairie Ed.S., School Psychology M.S.E., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., 2015, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Program Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Thesis: Relationship Between Check-In/ Check-Out and School Connectedness Thesis Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Ed.S., School Psychology M.S.E., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.A., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Thesis: Do Labels Matter? Pre-service Teachers’ Acceptability of the Daily Report Card for Students with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Thesis Advisor: Dr Michael Axelrod Ed.S., School Psychology M.S.E., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Madison Program Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Thesis: The Relationship Between High School Students’ Self-Compassion and Perceptions of Parental Involvement Thesis Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Leibham Ed.S., School Psychology M.S.E., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., 2015, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Program Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing Thesis: Examining the Impact of a Recess Intervention: Effects on Physical Activity Levels, Enjoyment, and On-Task Behavior Thesis Advisor: Dr Mary Beth Tusing MASTER’S DEGREES Kathleen Mary Adams Madison M.A., History B.A., 2010, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Program Advisor: Dr John W W Mann Jodie Ann Arnold Stanley M.A., English-Writing B.A., 2002, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Ms Allyson Loomis Thesis: Rewriting the Wreckage Thesis Advisor: Dr Jack Bushnell Kelci Marie Greenwood Eau Claire M.A., History-Public History B.A., 2017, University of Wisconsin-Superior Program Advisor: Dr John W W Mann Salil Gupta Beachwood, OH M.S., Data Science B.S., 2013 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith Khong Meng Her Eau Claire M.A., History B.A., 2015, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr John W W Mann Thesis: The Camp Generation: The Hmong Experience in Thailand’s Refugee Camps, 1975-1993 Thesis Advisor: Dr Joseph Orser Derek Jeffrey Hilmershausen Wausau M.S., Data Science B.S., 2007, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith Alexander James Merryfield Indianapolis, IN M.S., Data Science B.A., 2008, University of Kansas Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith Jerry Michael Mischel Seattle, WA M.S., Data Science B.S.P.R., 2002, The University of Texas at Austin Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith David Anh Kha Nguyen Garden Grove, CA M.S., Data Science B.S., 2009, California State University, Long Beach Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith Zachary John Peterson Chippewa Falls M.A., English-Writing B.A., 2016, Ripon College Program Advisor: Ms Allyson Loomis Thesis: Queering Rhetorics of Insanity: An Exploration of The Northern Wisconsin Home for the Feeble Minded and Epileptic Thesis Advisor: Dr Jonathan Rylander Venmathi Shanmugam Austin, TX M.S., Data Science B.D.S., 2009, The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith Timothy Andrew Smith Eden Prairie, MN M.A., History B.A., 2002, St Olaf College Program Advisor: Dr John W W Mann Thesis: Disestablishment in Connecticut: 1816-1818 Thesis Advisor: Dr Oscar Chamberlain Miriam Jennifer Walker Oregon M.S., Data Science B.S., 2007, Franklin University Program Advisor: Dr Alex Smith BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Alyssa Nacionales Abilo ** New Hope, MN Samuel Anderson Elgin, IL Meghan Marie Bauer *** Eau Claire Adrian Abundez-Arce * Monticello, MN Corrisa Rose Andrashko Winneconne Rachel Lynn Bayer *** Merrill Chloe Mae Ackerman * Eau Claire Kathryn Patricia Annis Eau Claire Joseph Donald Beck * Neenah Rachel Susan Adams ** Menasha Kristen Nicole Antala Eau Claire Samuel Jacob Becker Verona Kelly F Anthony *** Bloomington, MN Melanie Janet Begley Oshkosh B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Computer Science B.A., Psychology and English University Honors B.A., German and Political Science Alyssa Kay Addleman * Holmen B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Communication B.A., Spanish B.A., Psychology B.A., Communication University Honors B.A., Communication Mark S Allan Lodi Gage Iverson Armstrong Prairie du Chien Nathan D Altmann * Sun Prairie Avery Anne Babb-Schaller Viroqua Seth James Anderson-Lind ** Oshkosh August Hugh Badura Oconomowoc B.A., Psychology B.A., Political Science University Honors B.A., Geography Joshua David Anderson Wisconsin Rapids B.A., Art Justin Richard Anderson Green Bay B.S., Physics Lauralynn Jessica Anderson *** West Bend University Honors B.S., Biology B.S., Philosophy B.A., Psychology B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Olivia Margaret Baehman Hortonville B.A., Psychology Duncan Craig Baschky * Shoreview, MN B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Benjamin Daniel Bates Saukville B.A., English Leah Elizabeth Bauer ** Kasson, MN B.A., Spanish and Communication — 15 — B.S., Biology B.S., Biology B.S., Geography B.S., Psychology and Chemistry B.A., English Whitney Alexandria Behle ** Byron, MN B.A., Psychology Madeline Ann Behling Altoona B.A., English Scott Patrick Bell Lino Lakes, MN B.S., Criminal Justice Jared Wallace Berg ** Inver Grove Heights, MN B.S., Psychology Katherine Rose Berg *** Fridley, MN B.A., Psychology Matthew Alan Bergs *** Edgar B.F.A., Art Wyatt Godfrey Biegel Augusta B.S., Psychology Katlyn Marie Bignell * Ellsworth Cassandra Rose Coenen Wausau Samantha Nicole Edwards * Menomonie Samuel Darrel Bijou Waconia, MN Andrew James Colburn ** Lake Elmo, MN Kelsey Rose Egbert Shell Lake Lawrence Steven Blaser Kiel David Mitchell Cole Verona John Richard Egdorf Mishicot Allison Kate Blechinger * West St Paul, MN William Sanders Conley * Waunakee Jordan Amalia Egner-Schnitzler ***† Plover Carter James Blomster Farmington, MN Lauren Janet Corcoran * De Pere Alexis Lynn Ehlenbeck * Beaver Dam Wil David Blouin ** Madison Madison Nichole Cox * Sun Prairie Hunter Jamison Eiden ** Green Bay Mara Ann Boecher ** Bloomington, MN Jessica Maas Coyne ** Verona Elaine Dorothy Emerson * Black River Falls Blake Harrison Bomann *** Appleton Amy Marie Crandall * Hartford Kristina Kay Emery ** Red Wing, MN Evan Andrew Borchardt Wind Lake Roy Archie Cranston * River Falls Mirella Espino ** Dorchester Jeremy Douglas Borchert Saint Paul, MN Anais Chloe Dare Cross ** Fall Creek Colin Jeffrey Fackler Apple Valley, MN Benjamin Charles Boyd Janesville Elliott Jerald Cudak Saint Paul, MN Brittany Anne Farr Madison Michelle Susan Brassel Wheaton, IL Isabella Marie Cuomo * Appleton Ethan Harrison Farr Eau Claire Derek Alvin Bremer ** Lake City, MN Matthew James Custer Hartland Colten John Faschingbauer Clear Lake Victoria Marie Broses * Chippewa Falls Emily Lynn Czudec ** Menomonee Falls Gabriel Spencer Feldt ** Osceola Alan John Brown Verona B.S., Mathematics Samantha Evelyn D’Abbraccio Racine B.A., Political Science Andrew Randel Fink ** Muskego Caleb George Brown Chippewa Falls Rhett Charles Dahlke Wausau Andrea Grace Fischer * Ashland Kevin Joseph Brown * Germantown Catherine Maya Dalal-Haugen *** Eau Claire Kourtney Autumn Fischer * Exeland B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Sociology B.A., Psychology B.S., Psychology B.A., Criminal Justice B.S., Geography B.M., Music and Business Administration B.S., Materials Science B.S., Criminal Justice B.F.A., Art B.S., Psychology B.A., Communication B.S., Mathematics B.A., Psychology B.S., Computer Science B.S., Mathematics David Charles Brust ** Rochester, MN B.A., History and English B.A., Spanish B.S., Computer Science B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Computer Science B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Mathematics B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Art B.S., Psychology B.A., Spanish B.A., Art and French B.S., Computer Science B.A., Art B.S., Computer Science University Honors B.A., Psychology Brynn Summer Dallmann * Appleton Alexander Miles Brytowski ** Byron, MN B.S., Materials Science and Engineering Bailey Laurissa Budnik ** Milwaukee B.A., Psychology Elizabeth Helen Buhr ** Brussels B.A., Psychology Benjamin John Burke ** Saint Paul, MN B.S., Materials Science and Engineering Sara Anne Caflisch Rochester, MN B.A., Communication Corey Allan Cantu Galesville BA, English Joshua Daniel Carli Green Bay B.A., Psychology Isaac Ryan Carlson *** Manitowoc University Honors B.S., Computer Science B.S., Mathematics B.S., English B.S., Mathematics B.A., Spanish B.S., Psychology B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis B.S., Biology B.S., Mathematics Emmanuel Castellanos * Minneapolis, MN B.S., Psychology Mikayla Jean Chadbourn Eyota, MN B.S., Biology Eva Maria Charlesworth-Seiler ** Golden Valley, MN University Honors B.S., Biology Rebekah Lynn Damitz ** New Berlin Chloe Anne Davidson * Rochester, MN Aaron Tyler Deacon * Green Bay Madison Ann Defosse Sun Prairie Rayna Lynn DeJongh Wayzata, MN Jordon Wade Delong Elk Mound Conner Davis Demchuk *** Minnetrista, MN Ben Paul Dewitt * Edgar B.S., Computer Science Jacob Charles Dewitte Apple Valley, MN B.A., Geospatial Analysis and Technology Shannon Patricia Dixon **† Andover, MN B.A., Philosophy and Spanish Benjamin Gregory Dombrow Saint Paul, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Parker John Christianson Green Bay University Honors B.S., Computer Science B.A., Psychology Brandon James Christnovich ** Holmen B.S., Biology Haley Rose Churchill *** Minnetonka, MN University Honors B.A., Geography Rebecca Mary Clark Phoenix, AZ B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis Summer Lee Clark * Bloomingdale, IL B.S., Biology Hannah Claire Codling * Omaha, NE B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Chemistry B.S., Chemistry B.S., Materials Science and Engineering B.A., Art B.S., Mathematics B.A., English B.S., Geography B.A., Latin American Studies and Political Science B.S., Materials Science B.S., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Psychology B.M., Music B.A., Mathematics B.F.A., Art B.S., Biology Lindsey Genevieve Flynn Racine B.A., Criminal Justice Carter Michael Focht * Mahtomedi, MN B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health Wei Xiong Foong Malaysia B.A., Psychology Madison Paige Ford Eau Claire B.A., Sociology Madeline Marie Forrest * Green Bay B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Jonathan Scott Fortier Eau Claire B.A., History John Robert Frame * Osseo B.S., Biology Elyse Erin Frandsen *** Minneapolis, MN B.A., French Rebecca Ellen Frank *** Rochester, MN Paula Cherop Bloomington, MN B.A., Political Science B.S., Biology Gage Alexander Donkers ** Eau Claire University Honors B.S., Biology Anthony Raymond Frankenfield ** Faribault, MN B.S., Biology Rachel Anne Fredrickson * Cadott B.A., English Tyler Allan Fridley *** East Troy B.S., Theatre Arts Kyle David Froese Traverse City, MI B.S., Communication Rachel Ann Fuerstenberg Blaine, MN Alexandra Jane Dovich Chaska, MN B.A., Criminal Justice Carissa Lynn Dowden ** Sussex University Honors B.A., History and Geography Jiayue Duan * China B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Madison Amanda Dunathan Hortonville B.S., Psychology Morgan Dysert Minneapolis, MN B.S., Biology — 16 — B.S., Mathematics and Economics Madison Ryley Galloway White Bear Lake, MN B.S., Geography Brittany Marie Gathje * Greendale B.A., Psychology Logan Dennis Genteman ** Loyal B.S., Mathematics Katherine Judith George ** Saint Paul, MN B.A., Psychology Kaitlyn Jolene Gerber ** Elk Mound B.A., Journalism Nathan-Scott V Getzin Greenfield Katelyn Jo Herold Alma Keith John Jorgensen ** Albertville, MN Katie Loretta Giese * Palmyra Jeffrey Robert Hessburg Bloomington, MN Hannah Sloane Joseph ** Middleton Erin Colleen Gietman Appleton Daniel Dae Hessler West Salem Hannah Marcella Kabelitz Northbrook, IL Nathan Remon Gilger Novi, MI Matthew Jacob Hicks * Portage Nathan James Kane ** Combined Locks Aimee Sue Gillespie ** Eau Claire Rachyl Marie Hietpas *** Little Chute Amber Nicole Karn * Middleton B.S., History and Political Science B.S., Psychology B.A., Political Science B.A., Economics B.A., Political Science Arianna Nicole Giorgi * Coon Rapids, MN B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health B.S., Chemistry B.S., Geology B.S., Computer Science B.S., Chemistry University Honors B.S., Biology and Spanish Madeline Elizabeth Hinze Madison Ella Marie Glaser * Eau Claire B.A., English Emily Rose Goplen ** North St Paul, MN B.A., Criminal Justice and Sociology B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication University Honors B.A., English Kaci Lynn Gorres * Eau Claire B.S., Psychology Evelynn Marie Hitz ** Oshkosh Kellie Anne Hoeksema ** De Pere University Honors B.A., English Sarah J Hollenback Richfield, MN Britain Abigail Grainger Hugo, MN B.A., English Brett Edward Green New Berlin B.A., Psychology Courtney Jodene Grieser Merrill B.S., Biology Lucy Natia Grogan-Ripp ** Cambridge B.S., Geology Kyle Stuart Grokowsky * Altoona B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology August William Guenthner ** Osceola B.A., Journalism Curtis Rohit Guhl Hudson University Honors B.A., English B.S., Psychology and Religious Studies B.S., Materials Science B.A., Psychology B.A., Communication B.A., History B.S., Geography B.A., History Scott Gilbert Gunem *** Eau Claire B.A., English Hannah Nicole Guralski * Marathon B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Brady Marie Gustafson Woodbury, MN B.A., Psychology Erica Ann Gutjahr * Waukesha B.S., Chemistry and French Kevin Christopher Hagmann Eau Claire B.S., Criminal Justice Emma Rose Halverson Stoughton B.S., Psychology Kristin Marie Hamielec Green Bay B.F.A., Art George Lucas Hamlin Eau Claire B.S., Computer Science Michael Robert Hamm Mosinee B.S., Computer Science Anna Marie Hammer * Portage B.S., Women’s Studies Madisyn Rose Hammick * Saint Paul, MN B.S., Biology Matthew Lindell Hanson Wyoming, MN B.S., Political Science Samuel Guy Hanson Savage, MN B.S., Psychology Hunter Gerhardt Hartke *** Buffalo, MN B.S., Mathematics Heather Nicole Hartwick * Somerset B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Quinn Evan Hartzell * Cadott B.S., Computer Science Allison Elizabeth Hassemer * Bloomer B.S., Communication Kelley Jean Hollmaier ** Oshkosh Charlene Marie Holte Cadott Glen Thronson Hook * Mount Horeb Megan Margaret Hottmann ** Dodgeville Rachyl Leigh Houterman ** Eden Prairie, MN Lauren Grace Hovde *** Andover, MN B.S., Biology and Psychology B.A., Sociology B.A., English and Communication B.A., Political Science B.A., Communication Alexander William Karye Farmington, MN B.M., Music Kevin Joseph Kasza *** Oak Creek B.S., Biology Grant James Keane *** Appleton University Honors B.S., Physics and Mathematics Evan Eagle Kebus Madison B.S., Geography Andrew John Keene Saint Cloud, MN B.A., History Rita Marie Kellman ** Rothschild B.S., Psychology McKayla Lynn Kent * Farmington, MN B.A., Psychology Charles Robert Kerscher Manitowoc B.A., History Jacob Robert Keuler Sun Prairie B.A., Psychology Anna Marie Khan * Milton B.A., Geography Lue Jesse Khang Eau Claire Taylor Nicole Hupe Granton B.A., English Emilia Sally Hurst * Waupun B.A., English Holly Amanda Huther Stratford B.S., Chemistry Elijah Domenic Hyde * Madison B.A., History Mekenna Marie Inbody Nevada, IA B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Regan Ericka Jacobson * Park Falls B.S., Geology Emily Sue Jaeger *** Fall Creek B.S., Biology Madeline Claire Jagodzinski * Weston B.A., History Hannah Lyse Jahnke ** Hayward B.S., Biology Grace Margaret James * Saint Paul, MN B.A., Criminal Justice Anneka Lila Johnson ** Grantsburg B.A., Sociology Marin Grace Killam Northfield, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Quinn Michael Kinser Menasha B.S., Materials Science Elijah Weiss Klatt * Chisago City, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Samuel John Klug *** Wausau University Honors B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis Gabrielle Joy Knauer * Minocqua B.A., Communication Karen Ann Knoke * Stevens Point B.S., Materials Science Zachary Austin Knudsen Lino Lakes, MN B.A., Geospatial Analysis and Technology Madigan Mae Knuth ** Sheboygan B.A., French and Psychology Katherine Ann Kocen ** West Allis B.A., Spanish and International Business Emma Rose Koehn *** Kiel B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology University Honors B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Heidi Marie Johnson * New Baden, IL Greta Louise Koenig * Sauk City Kristian Lars Johnson Plymouth, MN Rachel Marie Gilbert Korkowski *** Lino Lakes, MN B.F.A., Art B.S., Chemistry Kyla Grace Johnson Verona B.A., Women’s Studies Kyle Matthew Johnson ** Waconia, MN University Honors B.S., Computer Science Zachary Daniel Johnson Marshfield B.S., Physics Anna Rose Johnston ** Rice Lake B.A., Psychology University Honors B.A., Computer Science David Arthur Kornack * Edgar B.S., Mathematics Brianna Lee Kosmer *** Park Falls University Honors B.A., English Kaisa Jaye Kough * Minneapolis, MN B.S., Geography University Honors B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Rebecca Gail Krueger * Appleton Jacie Leigh Jones *** Appleton University Honors B.A., Psychology and Women’s Studies Chance Michael Krug *** Greenwood B.A., Political Science and Philosophy Savannah Kay Herman Eau Claire Jordan Rameses Jones * Pewaukee Sabrina Jean Krysa Pardeeville Erin Primus Heisick *** Saint Cloud, MN B.A., English Daniel John Herder * Spencer B.S., Biology B.S., Computer Science — 17 — B.A., Psychology University Honors B.S., Computer Science B.A., Psychology Maranda Diana Kurth Kewaskum Kharissa Maehren * Eagan, MN Hannah Moen West Salem Connor Charles Laehn ** Green Bay Claire Jazmine Barrel Magno Richfield, MN Chase Michael Mohrman Morris, MN Ethan James Laferriere ** Mequon Madison Mackenzie Main Webster Caitlin Shaye Monson * Blaine, MN Shelby Charlene Lahlum Lino Lakes, MN Chloe Rae Malin * La Crosse Mercedes J Moody * Siren Hannah M Lahti ** Marquette, MI Jenna Marie Manke Forest Lake, MN Rachel Loraine Mooney Sun Prairie Cole Gracen Larke Madison Emily Ann Manthei Waterford Amelia Grace Moorehouse ** Gregory, MI Juliette Rose Larsen ** Mequon Kathleen Nicole Marcus * Woodbury, MN Kayla Marie Moothart * Owatonna, MN Sara Josephine Lavalley *** Merrill Ashley Rose Mardis ** Fall Creek Matthew R Morgan Green Bay Eryn Elizabeth Mares *** Balsam Lake Carly Ann Morris La Crosse B.S., Chemistry B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis B.S., English B.A., History B.S., Geology B.S., Psychology University Honors B.S., Biology Shea Elizabeth Lawlis ** Stevens Point B.A., Psychology B.S., Psychology B.A., Theatre Arts B.S., Geology B.A., Psychology B.S., Geography B.S., Biology B.A., Art and English B.A., History University Honors B.S., Biology Alyssa Marie Layton Watertown Andrew David Martineau Chippewa Falls John Thomas Lazowski ** Waunakee Leah Elena Martinez Daytona Beach, FL B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication University Honors B.S., Mathematics Torien Anthony Leath Eau Claire B.A., Psychology Ethan Lawrence Leatherberry Reedsburg B.S., Criminal Justice Jacob Barth Leatherman * Amherst B.S., Computer Science Austin B Lee * Green Bay B.A., Women’s Studies Kalia Lee ** Greenville University Honors B.S., Computer Science Mai Nou Lee * Holmen B.L.S., Liberal Studies Zoya Lynn Lefler Saint Croix Falls B.A., Sociology Alana Josephine Lemke ** White Bear Lake, MN B.S., German and Biology Daniel Christopher Leo Lake Elmo, MN B.S., Computer Science Dalton Russell Lewallen Stanley B.S., Biology Hannah Katherine Lewis ***† Saline, MI University Honors B.S., Mathematics Michael Cameron Lewis * Whitefish Bay B.S., Geography Anna Rose Ley ***† Wrightstown University Honors B.S., Chemistry B.S., Physics B.S., Biology Mary C Mason ** Channahon, IL B.A., English Rachel Audrey McArthur Bloomington, MN B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis Maxwell Philip McCanna Chippewa Falls B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis Brandy Lyn McCarthy Rosemount, MN B.S., Biology Calli Marie McCarver ** North Saint Paul, MN B.S., Communication Conor Michael Mcclun Minneapolis, MN B.A., Sociology Katherine Mae McFarlane * Waunakee B.A., Art Regan Victoria McGillick * Lakeville, MN B.A., Spanish and Latin American Studies Amanda Rae McGinley Slinger B.S., Computer Science Abigail Christina Mckern Kasson, MN B.A., Women’s Studies Daniel Ryan McMahon Manitowoc B.A., English Matthew Gilbert Mcparlon Menasha B.S., Biology Anna Eileen Meier ** Eau Claire B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology and Spanish Alec Peter Melanson ** Kimberly B.S., Chemistry Joshua Stewart Merrell Chippewa Falls Rachel Simone Libera Palos Heights, IL B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis David Joseph Lindberg ** Frederic B.S., English B.A., Political Science Madison Melody Merrill ** Stratford University Honors B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Muriel Margaret Metko ** New London Emily Jane Linzmeyer Sussex Emily Ann Metza Chippewa Falls Lauren Whitney Lisowy Hugo, MN Jessica Taryn Meyen Crystal, MN Madison Laura Lubeley ** Rosemount, MN Kristen Elise Meyer Woodbury, MN B.A., Psychology B.A., Psychology B.S., Biology B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Journalism B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Art Madison Elizabeth Lucas *** Greenwood Samantha Marie Meyer ***† Stoughton B.S., Biology Tyler Allen Luitjens Rosemount, MN B.S., Computer Science University Honors B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Roman Bryan Miller *** Arcadia Timothy Evan Lund Frederic B.S., Mathematics Natalie Cassandra Lundeen * Marine on Saint Croix, MN University Honors B.S., Computer Science B.S., Biology B.A., Psychology Zachary William Madison ** Brillion B.S., Economics and Women’s Studies Taylor Cullen Misch *** Arcadia B.A., Communication B.S., Geography B.S., Biology B.A., Psychology B.S., Chemistry B.A., Psychology B.S., Psychology and Geography B.A., English B.L.S., Liberal Studies Caroline Mary Morris Rosemount, MN B.A., Spanish Molly Patricia Morsching Maplewood, MN B.A., Psychology Randall Gregory Mortel Osceola B.S., Political Science Phouanag Kristy Moua Appleton B.A., Criminal Justice Mackenzie Lynn Mueller ** Andover, MN B.S., Integrated Strategic Communication Jordan Augusta Munson * Red Wing, MN B.A., Art Benjamin Jacob Nelson Verona B.S., Geology Elizabeth Magdalena Nelson Superior B.A., Women’s Studies Steven James Nelson Bloomington, MN B.S., Computer Science Victoria Mae Marie Neuman *** Crivitz B.S., Biology Madeline Elizabeth Neve * Tomah B.A., German Hunter Nicholson Antigo B.M., Music Desmond Nielsen ** Independence B.S., Geology Katelyn Rae Niesen * Eau Claire B.S., Geography Tyson Smieja Noffke Holmen B.S., Geology Elizabeth Ann Nolden ** Eagan, MN B.S., Biology Jack Rollin Nordell * Apple Valley, MN B.S., Computer Science Julia Elizabeth Norfolk * Bloomington, MN B.A., Communication Austin Lee Northagen * Maple Grove, MN B.A., English Noelle Catherine Nuss * Oak Creek B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Maria Amber Nygren ** Spring Valley B.S., English Kerry Cristine O’Keefe * Waterford B.S., Biology Andrew John O’Shaughnessy Suamico B.A., Political Science Erica Lee Oawster ** Lino Lakes, MN B.A., Communication Caleb Benjamin Odmark * White Bear Lake, MN B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Anisah Lenora Olson Princeton, MN B.A., Psychology Benjamin Michael Mitchell * Wautoma B.A., Criminal Justice Kristina Kay Olson Rice Lake B.A., Psychology Maile June Olson * Max, MN B.S., Geology — 18 — Robert Glenn Olson ** Minneapolis, MN Scott William Robert Procter Chicago, IL Jared Michael Ryan * Eau Claire Tanner Erik Robert Olson * New Richmond Rachel Marie Pulkinen ** Wausau Caroline Lauren Saksefski New Berlin Breah Irene Ostertag Oshkosh Isabella Patricia Puls * Franklin Kyle Christopher Salek-Nyhus Onalaska Dale Daniel Osthoff * Mauston Jonathan Duane Raatz Watertown Megan Rose Salm Eau Claire Mark Allen Ostroot * Kasson, MN Ellie Chouinard Rabine ** Andover, MN Sydney Ann Salo Sun Prairie Zhi Hao Ou China Jacob Steven Rakow Sparta Luke D Salzer *** Wausau Daniel James Ouimet Janesville Lauren Hayes Ranch Woodbury, MN Maria C Sanchez Eleva Amber R Owens ** Eau Claire Wendy Ann Rannenberg Superior Samantha Josephine Sarkauskas * Eau Claire Courtney Denise Pagel ***† Merrill John P Ratanawong * Wausau Christian Alexander Sather Amery Molly Marie Raths Saint Paul, MN Alexander Lawrence Schauer Eleva Rachel Ann Redepenning * Hugo, MN Spencer Thomas Schauer * Green Bay Nicholas David Reding Maple Grove, MN Elias McKinley Schendel * Roberts Hanna Loraine Reed Fort Atkinson Raleigh Elizabeth Schigur Stoughton Gretchen Brandt Reese Minneapolis, MN Megan Ann Schildt *** Beloit B.S., Physics B.S., Materials Science and Physics B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., English B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology B.A., Psychology B.S., Political Science B.A., Psychology University Honors B.A., English Zoe Olivia Papalia-Beatty * Mc Farland B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health Kayla Marie Parker * Hudson B.A., Art Madelyn Elise Pashibin ** Minneapolis, MN B.S., Biology Dawn Marie Paukner ***† Chippewa Falls University Honors B.S., Mathematics Katie Nicole Paulich *** Eau Claire University Honors B.S., Biology and Psychology Annemarie Lynn Payson * Eau Claire B.A., Journalism Spencer E Pederson ** Gladstone, MI B.S., Mathematics Philip Craig Pehler Eau Claire B.A., Criminal Justice Samantha Kaur Sidhu Perdeep Singh Sidhu * Malaysia B.A., Psychology Maxwell Emerson Perrenoud Chippewa Falls B.A., Journalism Hannah Marie Peterson Viroqua B.A., English Leslie Rose Peterson ** Balsam Lake B.A., Communication Connor Thomas Pietrzak Sherwood B.M., Music Riley Carl Pikus * Merrill B.S., Computer Science Mason Reilly Pint * Andover, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Nathan Joseph Pinter **† Rogers, MN B.S., Materials Science Colin James Pitman * Madison B.S., Geography Alyssa Rae Plano ** Wausau B.A., English Jennifer Ann Ploeger * Cedarburg B.S., Psychology and Spanish Brandon James Polzin ** Waukesha B.S., Biology Taylor Catherine Pomasl *** Antigo B.A., Journalism Madeline Laine Post *** Saint Paul, MN B.A., History Katie Sue Prescott *** Sussex University Honors B.S., Psychology Kailey Patricia Pritzl Marshfield B.A., Art Kelli Dianne Pritzlaff Lakeville, MN B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Journalism B.S., Biology B.S., Biology B.A., Criminal Justice B.L.S., Liberal Studies B.S., History B.S., Computer Science B.P.S., Organizational Leadership and Communication B.S., Biology B.A., Psychology B.A., Psychology B.S., Materials Science and Engineering B.S., Biology B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Weston Dale Reffke Kaukauna B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health B.A., History and Geography B.S., Geography B.A., Psychology B.S., Psychology B.S., Chemistry and Psychology B.A., Sociology and Latin American Studies B.S., Biology B.A., Art B.S., Physics B.S., Biology B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Spanish University Honors B.S., Psychology Joel Bradley Schilling Appleton Habib ur Rehman Pakistan B.S., Computer Science Denee Julia Reimer * Birnamwood B.S., Chemistry Brooke Marie Reinhart Prior Lake, MN B.A., Geography Taylor Rae Reisdorf ** Middleton B.S., Computer Science Katherine Louise Reiter *** Tomahawk B.M., Music B.S., Computer Science B.A., Psychology B.S., Psychology B.A., English Ryan John Schmidt ** Fall Creek Paul Andrew Schmitt La Crosse David Mayer Schmitz *** Farmington, MN Anne Marie Schreiber *** Appleton University Honors B.S., Computer Science Breanna Renae Schultz * Princeton, MN Samantha Rose Reiter ** Sheboygan Falls Emily Lynn Schultz Reedsville B.A., Spanish and Psychology University Honors B.S., Biology Jack Rhead Elm Grove B.S., Mathematics Maria Therese Ricciardi ** Westmont, IL B.S., Biology Jacob Robert Richardson * Spring Valley B.S., Physics Alexander Paul Richert * Forest Lake, MN B.S., Biology Mackenzie Taylor Schultz Greendale B.A., English Emily Nicole Schulz ** Edgar B.S., Psychology Kailin Louise Schumacher * Little Chute B.A., Journalism Brady James Seidlitz *** Chippewa Falls B.S., Chemistry with Business Emphasis University Honors B.A., Criminal Justice and Economics Janel Mae Riegleman Oconomowoc Abigail Lynn Selzler * Chippewa Falls Austin J Romanoski Hudson Anneka Marlene Shaver ** Plover Aaron Rosenblum Madison Mary Margaret Shaw * Woodbury, MN Richard Henry Roth III * Japan Jaden Riley Shelley Spencer Megan Ann Roth * Saint Paul, MN Kanu Alexander Shenoi *** Verona Dylan Richard Rothbauer *** Cadott Colin Dee Sherden Byron, MN Haley Josephine Rottier Wausau Jenna Rae Sherrick Stillwater, MN Alicia Kathleen Rowan Monticello, MN Jonah Michael Shoemaker-Gagnon Minneapolis, MN Ian David Rucker ** Oshkosh Emily Ann Simonson Amery Melissa Lynn Ruhbusch Spencer Tanner Dakota Simpson * Waunakee Casey Ryan Cottage Grove, MN Anna Emelia Skare ** Saint Michael, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Computer Science B.A., Criminal Justice B.F.A., Art B.A., Communication B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology B.S., Biology B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology B.M., Music B.A., Music B.A., Journalism — 19 — B.A., Psychology B.A., French and English B.A., English B.S., Biology B.S., German and Political Science B.A., Criminal Justice B.A., Communication B.S., Geology B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Psychology B.A., Communication John Joseph Skubal * Platteville Dakota D Tollakson Oregon Emilee Taylor Wentland ** De Forest Adria Claudine Slade ** Ann Arbor, MI Yunuen Torres Torres ** Sauk City Cole Benjamin White ** Madison Taylor N Tremain ** Aurora, IL Paul Henry White Stillwater, MN Zachary Robert Tronson * Saint Louis Park, MN Nathan James Why Sun Prairie Shelby Ruth Trusty Apple Valley, MN Paige Wright Wilde Greenfield Melanie Jo Turkowitch Wauwatosa Paul Edward Willett Osceola Anna Christina Turner Watertown Caitlin R Williams Janesville Julia Ann Van Allen ** Hudson Zachery James Williams * Augusta Austin Michael Van Cleave * Minneapolis, MN Joel Patrick Wilson *** Rochester, MN Mikaela Marie Vandenelzen * Green Bay Anthony Gerard Windau * Shorewood Cheng Leng Vang Albertville, MN Chelsea Noel Wisner * Hayward Duabchi Vang Onalaska Rachel Elizabeth Wissbeck Pewaukee Mai Zer Vang Wausau Emily Karen Witt ** Wausau Pa Zong Vang *** Onalaska Courtney Rose Wittig Green Bay B.S., Mathematics University Honors B.S., Geography Anna Rose Smith Saint Paul, MN B.A., Psychology Hillary Grace Smith ** Rosemount, MN University Honors B.A., English Rachel Kae Smith * Wausau B.A., Criminal Justice Stephanie Smith ** Waukesha B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Olivia Jane Snyder Lakeville, MN B.S., Art Benjamin Francis Sobol Crystal, MN B.A., Psychology Levi Joseph Soborowicz ** Eau Claire B.S., Economics and Mathematics Tennisha Marie Sonsalla Eau Claire B.A., Communication and Theatre Arts Oliver William Soto Oak Park, IL B.A., Art Paige Elizabeth Sprink *** Brown Deer B.A., English Logan Paul Staack * Eau Claire B.S., Computer Science Zachary Rogers Staads ** Eau Claire B.A., Theatre Arts Noah Daniel Staber * Eau Claire B.A., Music Levee Bennet Stadel ** Jackson B.M., Music Jordan Alexander Stelzer Green Bay B.A., Communication Siri Margaret Stensberg *** Appleton University Honors B.F.A., Art and Music Benjamin Luke Stickney * Woodbury, MN B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics Bobbie Michelle Stratman Watertown B.S., Biology Sarah Lauren Strumberger ** Farmington, MN B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Kayla Jeanne Sund Anoka, MN B.A., Political Science Alyson Kate Sundby ** Chaska, MN B.S., Sociology Molly Anne Svoboda ** Reedsburg B.S., Biology Abby Marie Swiecichowski ** Pulaski B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Michael Benjamin Sword *** Florence B.S., Mathematics Lance Nathaniel Tanel * Brookfield B.S., Mathematics Lauren Jeanne Teeters Maplewood, MN B.L.S., Liberal Studies Connor Douglas Temple Grafton B.S., Computer Science Cole Omon Theisen * Marinette B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Esther Ray Theisen *** Fall Creek University Honors B.A., History Kimberly Marie Theisen *** Combined Locks B.A., Communication Maria Catherine Theisen ** Rochester, MN B.A., Communication Erin Abigail Thom * Mequon B.M., Music Brandon Peter Tlachac * De Pere B.S., Geography B.S., Biology B.S., Geography B.A., Psychology B.A., Communication B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Geography B.A., English B.A., Psychology B.A., Psychology B.S., Materials Science B.S., Geology B.A., Communication B.A., Journalism B.A., Communication B.A., Political Science B.A., History B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.A., Communication B.A., Criminal Justice B.S., Physics B.S., Biology B.A., History B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication B.S., Chemistry B.S., Biology University Honors B.A., Geospatial Analysis and Technology Paja Vang Stevens Point B.A., Sociology Susan Kajsiab Vang Appleton B.A., Psychology Abigail Kathleen Varsho Marshfield B.S., Biology Max Seaver Veldran * Madison B.A., History Adrian John Vesnefsky Rib Lake B.A., Criminal Justice Victoria Ruth Vouk * Oronoco, MN B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health Megan Elizabeth Wagaman * Wabasha, MN B.L.S., Liberal Studies Zachary Scott Walbrun *** Appleton University Honors B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics Brittany Ann Walczak * Dodgeville B.A., English Jordan Wayne Wales ** Three Lakes B.S., Physics Whitney Leigh Walker Edina, MN B.S., Geography Nicholas Jeffrey Walkowiak * Superior B.S., Psychology Betty Jean Walter Rochester, MN B.S., Geology Mackenzie Rae Walters Eau Claire B.S., History Craig Nicholas Walther Eau Claire B.A., Religious Studies Caroline Anne Walz Wauwatosa B.A., Communication and Spanish Hanxiao Wang * Franklin B.A., Mathematics Isaiah Darnell Watkins Milwaukee B.A., Criminal Justice Caleb Allan Webb Gahanna, OH B.S., Communication Katelyn Marie Weeks **† Anoka, MN University Honors B.S., Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Robert Edward Weisshaar Oswego, IL B.M., Music B.A., Criminal Justice Henry Woloszyn Madison B.A., Philosophy Hunter Andrew Wood Circle Pines, MN B.S., Geography James Gordon Worley II Eau Claire B.A., History Rachel Marie Worthing Saginaw, MI B.A., Art Noelle June Wozniak Downers Grove, IL B.A., Psychology Haotian Wu **† China B.S., Mathematics Johanas Christian Wyckoff Minneapolis, MN B.A., English Brianna Noel Wyss * Janesville B.A., English Natalie Wyss * Mount Horeb B.A., Criminal Justice and Psychology Thomas Phoenix Xiong Chippewa Falls B.A., Communication Youa Xiong ** Appleton B.A., English Joshua Jeffery Zahrt Aniwa B.S., Computer Science Marissa Mildred Zaleski Marshfield B.S., Physics Alexandra Rose Zedler ** Tomahawk B.S., Biology Brittany Carol Zehner ***† Dale University Honors B.S., Chemistry Chuqi Zheng ** China B.S., Mathematics Loralei Sue Zimbauer * Stevens Point B.A., Communication and Religious Studies Jenna Marie Zinser Howards Grove B.S., Biology Zachary William-Joseph Zirnhelt ** Wisconsin Rapids B.S.E.P.H., Environmental Public Health Monica Frances Zoellner * East Troy B.S., Biology Lauren Taylor Zuelke Marshfield B.A., Integrated Strategic Communication Cody Lawrence Zwiers Kaukauna B.S., Biology B.S., Computer Science — 20 — HONORS PROGRAM The Honors Program provides an extra measure of challenge and enrichment for students who are academically distinguished by previous and current achievements and by high levels of motivation and curiosity The program seeks to challenge exceptionally able students to perform at the highest level of which they are capable, to enhance their capacity for critical inquiry and independent learning, and to develop their potential for leadership in their future vocations The Honors Program has two components: University Honors and Departmental Honors Students may complete one or both components Students graduating with University Honors have attained a grade-point average of at least 3.5 and have completed at least 24 University Honors credits Graduates receiving University Honors are identified by a gold ribbon and medal In addition, 32 scholastic honor societies are recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire They exist primarily to recognize the attainment of scholarship of a superior quality and to confer distinction for high achievement in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies; in student leadership; and in various fields of research Baccalaureate candidates who are members of scholastic honor societies are identified by silver cords ACADEMIC APPAREL The academic apparel worn by the faculty and staff in the processional has its origins in the universities of the Middle Ages Because the universities grew out of church schools, both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy and wore clerical clothing based on monastic dress degrees could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns The master’s gowns were often furred, a decoration surviving as the three velvet bars now used on the sleeves of the doctoral gown The head covering developed from the skullcap worn to protect tonsured heads in cold weather In the universities, the skullcap acquired a point on top, which gradually evolved into a tassel In Europe the bonnet with tassel is still worn but has been replaced in America by the mortarboard cap or tam with tassel The style of the gown may have been borrowed from the Benedictine monk’s habit In the Middle Ages, those with bachelor’s and master’s The hood was originally worn over the head in bad weather and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders First worn by faculty and students, the hood is now added to the apparel of those with master’s, specialist in education and doctoral degrees The color of the velvet trim on the hood indicates the scholarly field: for example, dark blue (philosophy), golden yellow (science), light blue (education), pink (music), apricot (nursing), drab (business), white (arts) The colors of the satin lining are those approved and authorized by the college or university from which the degree was earned UNIVERSITY MACE AND STAND The University Mace represents the proud history and community connections of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire It was donated in 2016 in honor of the University’s centennial by Dr Susan Harrison, emerita professor of Mathematics, who served for 15 years as chair of the University Senate and commencement marshall The mace includes wood from the original Council Oak tree and Kent State Memorial trees that was saved when the trees were replaced It was crafted by members of the Chippewa Valley Woodturners Guild The University Medallion at the center of the Mace was Dr Harrison’s, given in recognition of her university service The Mace reminds graduates of the University’s history of excellence and its many contributions to the people of the region and of Wisconsin SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Rachel Kohn, signing for the deaf and hard of hearing DEGREE INTERPRETATIONS B.A Readers Bachelor of Arts B.B.A Bachelor of Business Administration Lauren Rosemurgy, Senior, Theatre Arts Major B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts Benjamin Qualley, Senior, Theatre Arts Major B.L.S Bachelor of Liberal Studies COMMENCEMENT PRODUCTION AND COORDINATION STAFF Evan Weiher, Commencement Marshal, Chair, University Senate Jeff Bria and staff members of the Records and Registration Office Debra Lang, Events and Special Projects Coordinator, Offices of the Chancellor and UW-Eau Claire Foundation UW-Eau Claire Integrated Marketing and Communications staff Sarah Tweedale and Corry Mahnke, Commencement Assistants Jane Larson, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and the Alumni Association Board of Directors Tyler Edmondson and members of the University Centers Event Services student staff Mark Andrle, Tina Wolfgram and staff members of University Printing Services Brooke Weiss and staff members of the University Service Center Learning and Technology Services staff GradImages, Fairfield, Iowa Blugold Dining by Sodexo — 21 — B.M B.M.E B.P.S B.S B.S.E.P.H Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Professional Studies Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health B.S.N Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.S.W Bachelor of Social Work D.N.P Doctor of Nursing Practice Ed.S Specialist in Education M.A Master of Arts M.B.A M.E.P.D M.S Master of Business Administration Master of EducationProfessional Development Master of Science M.S.E Master of Science in Education M.S.N Master of Science in Nursing Senior Class Gift Each year, graduating seniors have an opportunity to commemorate their graduation by making a gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation This semester, more than 160 seniors joined our community of donors who support UW-Eau Claire each year Graduating seniors were encouraged to donate to any area of the university including academic colleges and departments or the Excellence Fund to support UW-Eau Claire’s overall mission By making a senior class gift, students can support current and future Blugolds even after they graduate The UW-Eau Claire Foundation thanks the following seniors for their generosity and for participating in the Senior Class Gift campaign Senior class gift donors can be recognized wearing Blue and Gold Spirit Cords during the commencement ceremony The following seniors made a gift of at least $20.19 in support of UW-Eau Claire and to commemorate their graduation year: Sajad H.A Alsaffar Avery L Anderson Corrisa R Andrashko Kelly F Anthony Jodie A Arnold Olivia M Baehman Alexander G Bangh Sarah A Bare Katlyn M Bignell Natalie R Brown Elizabeth H Buhr Allison M Burditt Isaac R Carlson Illyanna M Castaneda Jia Hui Chan Mary J Ciresi Ashley N Cook Emma J Cruciani Luke C Daniels Madison A Defosse Audrey J Dekock Abby C Deneen Raquel A Dorf Riley M Dougherty Carissa L Dowden Jordan D Doyle Emily A DuBois Cheyanne L Dunbar Clare N Duncan Ashley N Esparza Mary C Esselman Lindsey G Flynn Madeline M Forrest Jonathan S Fortier Brittany M Gathje Arianna N Giorgi Andrea L Gonzalez Kaci L Gorres Britain A Grainger Courtney J Grieser Kyle S Grokowsky Alyssa N Haglind Madisyn R Hammick Hannah C Haraldson Emily R Heidelberger Matthew I Heinrich Amanda D Herold Heidi E Holmstrom Charlene M Holte Taylor N Hupe Emilia S Hurst Brian A Ingebretsen Sophia C Jacobsen Jennifer J Jacobson Hannah L Jahnke Jenna R Jiskra Anneka L Johnson Emma M Johnson Keith J Jorgensen Hannah S Joseph Sierra A Joswick Alison D Jozwiak Mitchel D Keel Ryan W Keller Charles R Kerscher Ivy L Kitelinger Autumn D Klick Sabrina J Krysa Ethan J Laferriere Hannah M Lahti Amanda E LaLuzerne Megan L Larson Mai Nou Lee Kalia Lee Claire E Lorbiecki Justin A Lorentz Mikala R Lund Madison M Main Seth M Makowski Bryan T Mao Tessa M Marks Regan V McGillick Amber J Meinen Joshua S Merrell Isabella A Meyer Joseph V Meyers Elizabeth A Mielke Natasha M Monroe Kayla M Moothart Kayla M Moothart Molly P Morsching Bailey E Mueller Claire E Mugge Emily H Nickerson Julia E Norfolk Austin L Northagen Blandine U Ntegeye Maile J Olson Andrew J O’Shaughnessy Elizabeth M Ottusch Zhi Hao Ou Shauna E Parish Annemarie L Payson Molly M Peck Sierra E Peterson Leslie R Peterson Eve K Pittelkow Jennifer A Ploeger Preston R Podolske Stephanie D Pohl Taylor C Pomasl Raquel J Prince Rachel M Pulkinen Hannah R Raflik Patricia Ranch Adrianna M Redford Habib ur Rehman Elizabeth L Reynolds Maria T Ricciardi Janel M Riegleman Ryan L Ring Carrie J Rosenthal Megan A Roth Haley J Rottier Alicia K Rowan Caroline L Saksefski Elizabeth A Schill Libby M Schiller April C Schneider Mackenzie T Schultz Megan L Schulze Kailin L Schumacher Megan M Schwieso Cayla J Seitz Bhrugu G Shah Chloe A Shimota Hailey M Smith Anna R Smith Jacquelyn M Smithson Karissa J Sorenson Bobbie M Stratman William M Tonn Caitlin J Umbreit Austin M Van Cleave Cheng L Vang Paja Vang Mai Zer Vang Susan K Vang Abigail K Varsho Dominic J Vase Amaris A Vesely Madeleine G Vruwink Nicholas J Walkowiak Valerie L Walowit Crislyn Walsh Hanxiao Wang Megan A Werch Anthony G Windau Johanas C Wyckoff Coua Xiong Mai Neng Yang Wei Jie Yap Branden J Yates Ze Liang Yip Maddison E Zemlicka *Some donors are not listed per request — 22 — TODAY’S SPEAKER Susan Perry-Lindle graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1971 with a degree in social work While in school she worked two jobs to finance her education but found it important to get involved in organizations on campus as well She joined UW-Eau Claire’s Epsilon Omega chapter of Delta Zeta in 1968 and has been an active member ever since Over time Susan has been generous in supporting the Delta Zeta sorority — both nationally and on the UW-Eau Claire campus — through her time, talent and resources After her retirement she has been able to return to UW-Eau Claire annually to spend time with the members of the sorority She received UW-Eau Claire’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2004 Susan had a 26-year career in the U.S Army, during which she traveled the world and helped expand military service opportunities for women Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, she completed basic training in the Women’s Army Corps and was the first female Army officer assigned to a combat brigade of an infantry division in Europe Her career also included terms at NATO’s headquarters in Germany and Turkey Susan was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1994, when there were only 25 female colonels in the Military Intelligence Corps At the time of her retirement, she was the Executive Officer for the Deputy Chief of Staff for intelligence at the Pentagon and received numerous military awards and decorations DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS RECIPIENT John Menard Jr 45,000 Menards ranks as the largest employer in Eau Claire and one of the largest in northwest Wisconsin, with more than 4,500 employees in the area Through the years, scores of Blugolds, both current students and graduates, have been employed by the company or served as interns In recognition of his lifetime achievement, today UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Menard Jr is awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, the first degree of its kind ever awarded by the university Menard’s honor was recommended by the University Senate Executive Committee and approved by the UW System Board of Regents Those nominating Menard for the honorary degree cited his many accomplishments, including his status as one of Wisconsin’s leading entrepreneurs; his decades of donations to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation and community projects such as the new YMCA indoor tennis center and Mayo Clinic Health System’s emergency medicine facility — both named in his honor; and his contributions to local economic development, including locating and dramatically expanding the corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities for Menards, his chain of home improvement stores, in the Chippewa Valley While John Menard Jr might be the best known Blugold in his family, his family’s connection to the university dates back more than 80 years His parents, John Sr and Rosemary (both now deceased), were 1938 teacher education graduates of UW-Eau Claire (then the Eau Claire State Teachers College) John Sr went on to earn a master’s degree from UW-Madison, and Rosemary later earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from UW-Eau Claire in the 1970s In addition, John Sr taught physics at UW-Eau Claire from 1943-44 and then was a member of the mathematics faculty from 1946-61 Five of John Menard Jr.’s children also attended UW-Eau Claire Menard, a 1963 UW-Eau Claire business administration graduate, founded his namesake home improvement stores in 1960, while he still was a student at UW-Eau Claire With more than 300 stores in 14 states, Menards now is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the country, employing more than — 23 — “For many years John Menard has quietly, often anonymously, supported UW-Eau Claire,” said Chancellor James Schmidt “Through his generous philanthropic efforts, he has created transformational opportunities for hundreds of Blugolds to enhance their college experiences, helping them better prepare for future success It’s very fitting that we award him our first honorary doctorate.” Alumni Awards Eight alumni and friends of the university are receiving awards from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association today, recognizing their professional and personal successes as well as their contributions to their alma mater, their communities and their professions In these pages we introduce you to these distinguished Blugolds as they share their best advice with today’s graduates and welcome them into the Blugold alumni family ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes distinguished service to the community, state or nation in a manner that brings credit upon the recipient and the university Debra Monroe ’80 bachelor’s degree in English Dr Debra Monroe has had a distinguished career as an author, professor, teacher and mentor She has had six books published and has been honored with the Flannery O’Connor Award for Fiction Her books have been reviewed in major American newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post and others, and have been cited on popular recommended reading lists Monroe was the first person in her family to attend college — an achievement she still considers as one of her proudest accomplishments Monroe enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, but dropped out after one semester because she felt “uneasy, unprepared, tongue-tied and badly dressed.” She returned six months later and was encouraged and supported by a number of faculty members, including Bruce Taylor, Dr D Douglas Waters and Douglas Pearson (all professors emeritus of English) “Professors at UW-Eau Claire literally changed my life,” Monroe says “I left a small town where few high school graduates went to college, and I became exactly what I’d dreamed of becoming — a writer.” Suzannah Sundby ’94 Monroe, now a professor of English at Texas State University in San Marcos, went on to earn a master’s degree in composition and rhetoric from Kansas State University and a doctorate in creative writing and the history of the novel from the University of Utah “I had a lot of job offers,” Monroe says “But I wanted to teach at a public university where I could be the sort of professor I had at UW-Eau Claire — one who knows that generous teaching and individualized attention can change the trajectory of a life.” Advice to new Blugold alumni: Remember that a career progresses, not according to blueprints or well-laid plans, but in the way that a plant grows in the direction where it finds the most sunlight This means that opportunities you thought you wanted or needed are sometimes cut off, but if you keep trying you’ll find another direction, another source of light Follow work that helps you grow in optimal conditions: work that makes you happy, work for which you receive praise, work that accords you the most congenial and interesting life You’ll need to work hard, but it’s easier to work hard if you believe in what you’re doing Follow your passion, but make sure you can pay the bills while you because otherwise you’ll have to quit before you’re successful When you achieve success, never stop mentoring young people in the ways that you were mentored “I love what I do,” Sundby says of her work in IP law “Helping to bring life-saving technologies to market and accessible to the public is the reward and success in and of itself.” bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/ molecular biology Suzannah Sundby completed her degree in biochemistry/molecular biology in 1994 and joined the Drosophila Genome Project at the University of California, Berkeley as a cytogeneticist As a member of this team, Sundby helped to successfully map the genome of this common fruit fly, a project cited since 2000 as a major milestone in genetic research Sundby earned the 2017 Trailblazer Award from Young Women in Bio, a national nonprofit and volunteer organization that encourages young girls to explore opportunities, education and careers in STEM She serves as chair or life science expert for multiple agencies and associations in the field of biotechnology and intellectual property Sundby has also been an adjunct law professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center, teaching biotech patent law courses After completing her juris doctorate and master’s degree in intellectual property law, Sundby joined the Washington, D.C., firm of Canady + Lortz, where she practices all aspects of intellectual property law across diverse technological fields, including the preparation and prosecution of patents, licensing, nondisclosure agreements and other IP concerns Advice to new Blugold alumni: Find a career that you love — one that does not feel like work — and success will follow At the start, work hard to get ahead of the field Once you are there, keep pushing yourself to excel further And remember to help your coworkers to get to where you are, as you will support one another through your life and career — 24 — ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD continued Bill White ’61 bachelor’s degree in history As a college student at UW-Eau Claire (then Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire), Bill White’s future of leadership was clear Before graduating, White was voted Winter Carnival king, vice president and then president of the Lutheran Student Association, chief justice of what was then known as the Student Court, and student body president After college White grew his passion for leadership in the Lutheran ministry, attending Luther Seminary in St Paul, where he married his bride whom he met while they were both Blugolds Sally White is a 1964 elementary education alumna White enjoyed a 46-year career as an ordained minister, the last 19 of those at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison Under his leadership, the Bethel congregation grew and the staff expanded to include six fulltime ministers, making Bethel one of the largest Evangelical Lutheran Church in America churches in the state During his time there, White brought the total number of weekly services from three to seven, reaching many diverse and underserved populations White also expanded Bethel’s TV ministry from three to seven stations and 30,000 weekly viewers across the state of Wisconsin White retired from the pulpit in 2011 and continues volunteer ministry work and writing A skilled and avid storyteller, White has published six nonfiction books that focus on Christian storytelling, and he has been a guest speaker on the topic across the U.S and in England His seventh published book is a novel, “Little Oslo,” which tells the story of a teenage athlete in a small town facing the challenges surrounding an unsolved local murder In retirement, White also directs “Partners for Puerto Rico,” a program that matches ELCA churches in the U.S and in Puerto Rico, in recent years working to get supplies to those in need in the devastating wake of Hurricane Maria Advice to new Blugold alumni: If you marry for money the best you can is endure the marriage If you select a job primarily for money you’ll seldom enjoy your work Marry for love and work to fulfill your passion, and both will bring you joy and happiness PRESIDENT’S AWARD The President’s Award recognizes outstanding professional and personal achievements and service to UW-Eau Claire Kurt Mueller ’79 bachelor’s degree in marketing Kurt Mueller recently retired from Hormel Foods Corporation as senior vice president of sales for the Consumer Products Sales Division His career with Hormel extended over 39½ years, during which he lived in seven different U.S cities and held positions in sales, product management, sales management, logistics and customer service, as well as in leadership as a director, vice president and senior vice president Known for his ability to develop a team, Mueller was given numerous assignments developing and leading new business segments at Hormel For his outstanding brand management work, he was recognized nationally by Brandweek Magazine as Marketer of the Year Mueller has had extensive engagement with UW-Eau Claire, coming to campus to speak to classes and recruit potential candidates for employment Today Hormel Foods employs more than 60 UW-Eau Claire alumni in sales, marketing, operations, research and development, accounting, and operations Mueller has served as a member of the College of Business Advisory Council for the last 15 years, including two years as chair, and he was part of a team of Blugold alumni at Hormel who convinced the company to support a dedicated learning lab in the College of Business He also assisted Dr Robert Erffmeyer in developing a sales competition, the Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up, which is held each fall and brings students to campus from across the U.S Advice to new Blugold alumni: Today’s employers have the luxury of choosing from a graduate pool that is very talented and well educated The gap between employers and graduates is in managing the graduate’s expectations It is hard for the millennial graduate to understand “patience as a virtue.” Today’s graduates likely will have a career span of 40 years My expectation upon graduation was a 30-year career track I would be 52, which at that time was when you became eligible for Social Security I never thought my career would involve moving seven times and having 11 different experiences with Hormel Instead I retired when I was 62, enjoying every position I held! Graduates have a lot of “runway” ahead of them, both personally and professionally The rush for success can cloud what lies ahead The different experiences you will be exposed to will shape the beliefs you develop and ultimately drive your actions and desired results The ultimate results can be positive, as intended, or negative, in which case you will need to reassess your experiences and actions By approaching your life in this manner, you will have a better handle on the results in your personal and professional life — 25 — OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNUS AWARD The Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award acknowledges the special achievements and great promise of alumni who are within 15 years of their graduation from UW-Eau Claire Beatris Mendez-Gandica ’13 bachelor’s degree in information systems and international business Passion, contagious energy, inspiration, insatiable curiosity: These are just a few of the words repeated frequently in letters recommending Beatris Mendez-Gandica for the Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award Following her UW-Eau Claire graduation, Mendez-Gandica, originally from Venezuela, moved to Seattle and began employment with Microsoft, where she is now a security program manager At Microsoft, “the impact of the work I in security has implications in almost every product we ship as a company,” she says In and outside the workplace, Mendez-Gandica is motivated by a passion to help others Her volunteer activities are many, including serving as one of 10 ambassadors for TECHNOLOchicas, a national initiative to raise awareness among young Latinas about careers in technology She also has founded her own nonprofit, the Nuevo Foundation, whose mission is to give back to underrepresented students across the U.S., introducing them to the opportunities in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) In 2018, through her foundation, MendezGandica collaborated with UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings program and Beta Alpha Psi honors organization to host a “Latinas in STEM” workshop at UW-Eau Claire for middle school Latina girls Advice to new Blugold alumni: To all the upcoming #blugold graduates, I encourage you to try new things and dream BIG! Find that company, organization, or create your own, where your passion can be realized Do what makes you happy and find opportunities to grow personally and professionally Remember that your current circumstances NOT determine your career or future outcome You can always “rewrite the rules of the world.” Mendez-Gandica’s nominators also describe her as a lifelong learner In 2018 she earned her master’s degree in management information systems from University of Arizona She also has earned multiple certificates through such organizations as the Kellogg School of Management, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Harvard Extension School Daneille Strong Skibness ’05 stillborn in November 2012 They then welcomed their three identical triplet daughters, born at just over 25 weeks’ gestation and each weighing under two pounds, in July 2013 The triplets lived through countless health challenges and emergencies and are now years old and thriving — a fact that “may be my greatest accomplishment of all,” Strong Skibness says, “always believing they could not only survive but thrive in this world, never giving up or accepting what the black-andwhite science book says, and using my voice to advocate for their needs.” bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Daneille Strong Skibness, the first in her family to graduate from college, earned her law degree from Hamline University School of Law After earning a summer associate position at Weld Riley S.C in Eau Claire, Strong Skibness accepted a full-time position at the firm, where she has practiced for the past 10 years Elected shareholder in 2014, Strong Skibness’ practice focuses on creditors’ rights, collections and foreclosures, and worker’s compensation defense Advice to new Blugold alumni: Her recognitions and accomplishments include being named the 2011 Mover and Shaker by Leadership Eau Claire, the 2015 Networker of the Year by the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley and a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the state of Wisconsin from 2016-18 She has served on the Youth Leadership Eau Claire curriculum committee; Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs and Good Government Council committees; and a member of the Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge Committee Strong Skibness describes being a mom as her most valuable accomplishment She and her husband, Adam Skibness, met at UW-Eau Claire and are the parents of four daughters Their first daughter was There are so many opportunities that are afforded to you as a graduate of UWEC Do not let others define your limits; set your sights high and not be afraid to stand out Put yourself out there Introduce yourself Make yourself a seat at the table Be the type of leader you have been looking for — the opportunities in front of you are limitless A very smart woman told me to stop apologizing for achieving, that being successful is not something to hide You can be humble and proud While we not have a perfect world, it is not naive to work toward a better one You each have the opportunity to make an impact and better the communities you are about to join Rise to that challenge Be a voice of reason, a catalyst for change, and, when necessary, a firework Be the change this world needs Make the choice to be kind — it costs nothing but gives everything And most of all, believe in yourself and not apologize for your success — 26 — HONORARY ALUMNUS AWARD The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented to non-alumni or non-degreed alumni who have demonstrated great love of and service to UW-Eau Claire or the greater community John Behling Harry Boehm John Behling, an attorney with the Eau Claire law firm Weld Riley S.C., was appointed to the UW System Board of Regents in 2012 and served as board vice president in 2015 and 2016 In 2017 he was elected president — the first Board of Regents president from the Chippewa Valley Behling also serves as president of Weld Riley and chairs the firm’s government and administrative law practice At 103 years young, Blugold athletics fan Harry Boehm exemplifies “great love of and service to UW-Eau Claire” and has earned honorary alumni status in return Harry Boehm was born in Marathon County in 1915 at the rural family home where he and his seven siblings developed a strong work ethic while living through the Great Depression Boehm graduated from college in 1936 and pursued a career in insurance sales His wife, Rose, was an alumna of UW-Eau Claire, then known as the Eau Claire State Teachers College She graduated with honors in 1937 with a bachelor’s degree in teaching English and history, and she went on to a successful teaching career at Eau Claire Senior High School.  A champion of UW-Eau Claire for many years, Behling was instrumental in garnering support for the Confluence Project, including the $15 million non-state agency grant for the Pablo Center at the Confluence He also advocated for inclusion of a new UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building in the regents’ 2019-21 capital budget request and the 2019-21 state budget The couple were married in 1939 and raised seven children, all of whom attended UW-Eau Claire and became educators Both former youth and college athletes, the couple were avid fans of Blugold athletics Following his wife’s death in 2013 and until very recently, Boehm attended nearly all volleyball, women’s basketball and softball games, even after requiring the use of a wheelchair He has become part of the Blugold athletics family, and during a recent hospitalization, some favorite visitors were members of the volleyball team, who made several stops to cheer him to recovery A proponent of international partnerships, Behling traveled with Chancellor James Schmidt to Oman in 2018 to sign a UW Systemwide collaboration agreement with the University of Nizwa That partnership has enabled UW-Eau Claire faculty visits to the University of Nizwa and continuing exploration of partnership opportunities Along with his wife and family, Boehm’s favorite topic of conversation has consistently been UW-Eau Claire and the Blugold athletes he supported through many decades Behling, a member of the American Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association and Eau Claire County Bar Association, holds a bachelor’s degree from UW-River Falls and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School Advice to new Blugold alumni: Look forward to every day of life with optimism and passion, no matter what age you are Michael Holloway Michael Holloway studied journalism and other subjects at UW-Eau Claire from 1970-74 and earned 80 percent of his undergraduate credits there before completing his degree at another university “UW-Eau Claire has remained near and dear to my heart, a feeling that allows me to consider myself part of the Eau Claire family,” Holloway says Curiosity developed in his UW-Eau Claire journalism courses led Holloway to learn about real estate while employed in his first job in Milwaukee’s Department of City Development “I knew little, but curiosity led to questions, and questions led to answers, and answers led to my starting Homebuyer Associates,” he says Homebuyer Associates was Wisconsin’s first residential real estate exclusive buyer agent firm Since 1985, Holloway’s firm and its guiding principle of “serving homebuyers and not selling homes” has helped more than 1,600 people buy homes in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties Holloway says his guiding philosophy is to work hard, have fun and be curious “As a former student, basketball player and coach it’s my belief that lessons learned in the classroom and on the court translated into my taking on jobs and responsibilities others wouldn’t,” he says “I wanted to win That’s the hard work part The fun part was creating the concept and the business I remain curious.” To honor his mother’s legacy, Holloway created the Peg Dewane (Holloway) Scholarship, which will provide support to underrepresented students from the Milwaukee area in their pursuit of a UW-Eau Claire education Through both annual gifts and an estate plan that includes a commitment to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, Holloway has ensured that his passion for impacting lives in Milwaukee and his pride in UW-Eau Claire come together to make a difference now and into the future Advice to new Blugold alumni: As I’ve aged, my No regret has become the times I did not take advantage of the knowledge that surrounded me My advice to graduates is to mine the knowledge and experience around you Find people who are willing to share life experience and teach Ask questions and learn to recognize who you can learn from — 27 — ALMA MATER Melody by William Croft Harmonized by George Frederick Handel Words by Mark D’Amico and William Oesterreich Members of The Singing Statesmen, 1969 Oh School of Eau Claire, our voic es we raise; Ac cept thou this Give hon or to thee, and sing out thy name Oh col lege of an them of un dy ours, we dear ly ing praise We pledge to be faith ful, stout ac claim In still thou with in us a heart ed and strong And cher ish thy mem ’ry as our lives are long feel ing of pride We pray Al ma Ma ter for ev er a bide — 28 —