SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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1 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY One Hundred Thirty-First UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT Saturday, May 6, 2017 Frost Arena Stanley J. Marshall Center Brookings, South Dakota

2 The Ceremonial Mace The Ceremonial Mace is traditionally carried by a university marshal at all formal academic occasions. The staff, which stands 36 inches high from top to bottom, is made of walnut with a mahogany finish. It is trimmed in 14k plated gold. At the top of the Mace is the great seal of South Dakota State University. The engraved inscription reads South Dakota State University founded The Mace was presented to the University as a gift from the SDSU Alumni Association and was used for the first time at President Peggy Gordon Miller s inauguration, Sept. 19, The Ceremonial Mace has an ancient history as a symbol of authority. In medieval times it was a studded, clublike weapon, made of iron and capable of breaking armor. It became associated with the protection of the king in France and England and was carried by the king s sergeant-at-arms. In the 13th century, it was used for civil purposes and figured in the processions of city mayors and other dignitaries. Eventually, the Mace became a symbol also for academic institutions, an emblem of order and authority in the pageantry of ceremonial occasions. The University Presidential Medallion The University Presidential Medallion, a traditional symbol of authority of the Office of the President, is a 14k gold replica of the University Seal, is 3 inches in diameter, and is cast as a single piece. The reverse side of the Medallion is engraved with the names the University has formally held since its inception: Dakota Agricultural College, ; South Dakota Agricultural College, ; South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts, 1907-June 30, 1964; and South Dakota State University, July 1, 1964-Present. The University Presidential Medallion was designed by Sioux Falls artist Jurek Jakowicz and was presented as a gift to the University by the SDSU Foundation. The Medallion is part of the University s heritage and will pass to future presidents. It is traditionally worn by the University president at important ceremonial occasions. 1

3 The Academic Processional The academic processional, which precedes the graduation ceremonies on college and university campuses, is one of the oldest and most colorful customs that link 21st century education with its early origins. To signify the achievements of their students, American institutions of higher learning conduct a formal ceremony to award the appropriate degrees earned at the conclusion of prescribed study. The action of taking the degree associate, bachelor s, master s or doctor s as well as the designation of the day itself is Commencement. Various explanations of the term commencement are possible. The most likely is that centuries ago the bachelor, originally an apprentice, began his apprenticeship upon that day; and with the degree of M.A. and Ph.D., the masters and doctors commenced their work upon the day their degrees were conferred. So today, the student, having finished his/her preliminary education, sets out on a career. The academic regalia worn at Commencement is of medieval origin. The scholars of Bologna, Paris, Oxford, Cambridge, Louvain and Heidelberg dressed in a manner to distinguish themselves from the merchants and other townspeople. Since the 11th century, when the rise of the universities began, learned clerks robed themselves in gowns, caps and hoods, thus marking a difference between town and gown. By this apparel, they were recognized as belonging to the teaching guild which was the Guild of the Master of Arts. In this organization, the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. This relationship was the forerunner of today s academic structure, which often includes graduate and/or teaching assistants (usually studying for advanced degrees). Generally in Europe, a professor wears the type of garment customary in the university where he/she is lecturing. In the United States, our tradition differs; our professors continue to wear the gown and hood of the university where they received their highest degree. The gown, in origin, may have been simply a type of overcoat to protect the teacher from the cold in the unheated buildings; the cut or style seems to be derived from ecclesiastical attire. It has usually been black. The gowns of bachelor s and master s are usually without trimmings of any sort, whereas those of doctors are faced down the front with velvet and adorned with three velvet bars on the sleeves. The cap or mortarboard may have come from the squarish cap worn by the masons of the Middle Ages, or perhaps was suggested by the shape of the books which occupied so much of the time of scholars. Attached to a button on the mortarboard is a tassel; bachelor s and master s are black or the color appropriate to the subject; those of doctors black or golden. The tassel is worn on the left side by those who are receiving or have received a degree. The hood, a triangular fold of cloth worn over the back of the gown, is faced with colors which denote the field of study represented by the wearer s degree; the colors of the lining are those of the college or university from which the degree was granted. The length of the hood is correspondingly longer with each degree. The wide velvet borders extending down the front of the doctoral gown, the velvet bar on the sleeves, and the borders of most hoods are colored according to scholarly field of the wearer. The most usual of these are: At South Dakota State University the tassel color signifies the college in which the degree is earned: Agriculture and Biological Science...Maize Arts and Sciences, B.A....White Arts and Sciences, B.S.... Gold Education and Human Sciences... Lilac Engineering... Orange Nursing...Apricot Pharmacy... Green 2

4 South Dakota Board of Regents Honorable Bob Sutton President Honorable Kevin Schieffer Vice President Honorable John W. Bastian Secretary Michael G. Rush Executive Director and CEO Honorable Harvey C. Jewett Honorable Jim Morgan Honorable Pam Roberts Honorable Randy Schaefer Honorable Joan Wink Honorable Conrad Adam Student Regent President and Vice Presidents Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D. President Dennis D. Hedge, Pharm.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Adelaine, Ph.D. Vice President for Information Technology & Safety Kinchel C. Doerner, Ph.D. Interim Vice President for Research & Economic Development Michaela Willis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Wesley G. Tschetter, M.B.A. Vice President for Finance and Business Deans Lewis F. Brown, Ph.D. Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Keith W. Corbett, Ed.D. University College Kinchel C. Doerner, Ph.D. Graduate School Daniel Scholl, Ph.D., Interim College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Nancy Fahrenwald, Ph.D. College of Nursing Jane Mort, Pharm.D., Interim College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions Rebecca Bott, Ph.D., Interim Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Dennis R. Papini, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences Jill M. Thorngren, Ph.D. College of Education and Human Sciences Kristi M. Tornquist, Ph.D. Chief University Librarian 3

5 Commissioned Second Lieutenant AIR FORCE ROTC Lt. Col. Craig D. McCuin David Lohrenz Mark Schlichte Nicolas Westphalen Mitchell Williams Kendra Haase Kyle Heyn Justin Hingst Emily Kirchner Chelsea Menser ARMY ROTC Lt. Col. Corey J. Norris Jean Skoglund Adam Spencer Jerome Talley Francis Tusha Distinguished Graduate award is given to commissionees who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, academic achievement, integrity, and have a well-rounded, balanced approach to extra curricular activities. Van D. And Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Distinction Nicholas Arens Andrew Foley Jessica Leat Erica Schuster Shivon Barwari Carly Fritz Kali Lenhoff Lauren Shell Andrea Beck Nathan Genetzky Nicholas Lorang Cassidy Sloot Kelly Beneke Allyson Helms Caleb McKinley Jenna Soukup Kaya Borg Makenzie Huber Elizabeth Molitor Eric Stratman Kelsey Butler Devin Jacobs Amanda Neubauer Kathryn Swanson Analisa Buysse Chandler Jansen Angela Nielsen Rachel Thiewes Elliot Carmany Danielle Jensen Jaelin Otta Taylor Thooft Abby Ceremuga Karissa Jensen Natalie Parks Joshua Utterback Allison Chamberlain Tyler Jensen Emily Pederson Janet Van De Stroet Anna Chicoine Melissa Kerr Brian Peterson Jason Van Winkle Bevin Clapper Hannah Klinkhammer Shanell Peterson Develyn Vetos Alexander Clem Christ Koisti Morgan Plender Benjamin Waletzko Sophie Cutler Kole Kramer Cassie Pospishil Alec Weber Jonah DeVries Kelsie Kroetch Andrew Puetz Amy Welu H Carson Eisenbeisz Christian Kroll Sydney Randall Kaitlyn Wheelock Andrew Engelmann Hannah Kruger Rebecca Reid Nicholas Williams Mona El-Gayar Alexandria Kub Jacob Sandgren Jazmin Wubben Kirstyn Fiala Kylea Larsen Jonathan Sax Selena Yakabe Douglas Fiedler Megan Larsen Adam Schleper 4

6 Recognition of Academic Achievement HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT MEMBERS ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY (Freshmen Honor Society) Alise Claire Albers Allyson Rose Helms Emily Helen Meyer Brooke Elizabeth Schwasinger Kristen Renae Arends Corynn Elizabeth Hoff Alec Cole Moeckly Mattie Christine Schweers Patrick McKale Bakken Andrew Robert Hora Elizabeth Lynn Molitor Marisa Lynn Shady Shivon Selman Barwari Andrew James Hummel Ty Alexander Moody Lauren Marie Shell Morgan Ann Beckmann Troy William Hunhoff Alana Mae Murphy Cassidy Ellen Sloot Anna Leigh Bills Danielle Nicole Jensen Shelby Ann Olson Adam David Spencer Trisha Clarice Bormann Liena Ruth Kalnmals Jaelin James Otta Amy Jo Steffen Sophie K C Cutler Evelyn Alma Klein Shelby Diane Palmquist Ashley Renee Swanson Allison Rae Chamberlain Kanbi Faith Knippling Paige Christine Pappadackis Taylor Jones Thooft Corey Roland Chicoine Jaymee Ryan Knippling Jamie Marie Pedersen Molly Mae Tschetter Tyler Steven Chramosta Austin James Kott Bradley James Penney Taylor Marie Tschetter Bevin Victoria Clapper Danielle Melissa Kramer Hannah Jean Peters Taylor Jo Van Roekel Katherine Marie Clayton Rachel Christine Kramer Krista Jan Petersen Jessica Lynn VanDyk Hadley Diane Cropsey Kole Kelvyn Kramer Nicole Mary Peterso Develyn Angel Vetos Brady Loren Diveley Kelsie Jo Kroetch Morgan Taylor Plender Kaleb John Vig Mona Omar El-Gayar Hannah Leigh Alta Kruger Hannah Louise Poppen Madeline Jean Walder Micayla Dru Erickson Jessica Lee Kruse Shelby Lynn Rabenberg Abigale Marlene Walz Larissa Rose Evans Nathan David Lahr Nicole Lindy Rasmussen Ashley Nicole Warner Madicen Paige Fanslau Rachel Kae Larson Brandon Marcus Reiff Khia Ann Warzecha Kirstyn Leigh Fiala Morgan Mae Larson Halie Katherine Retterath Alec Martin Weber Andrew Jerome Foley Kali Sue Lenhoff Krystal Rose Richards Aerial A Wenzel Kristen Marie Ford Calvin Patrick Limberg Stefanie Nicole Ruml Nicholas Adam Westphalen Ashton Elizabeth Foust Jenna Marie Lund Haley Ann Saager Matthew Dean Willaby Kassandra Tara Friese Miranda Cherylann McDowell Lauren Jo Saemrow Rylee Ann Winburn Spencer James Gibbons Emily Michele Medcalf Jacob Steven Sandgren Matthew Steven Wlodyga Kayla Marie Guy Miranda Lynn Meeker Stacy Rose Schluttner Amanda Rochelle Worlie Kendra Lyn Haase Lauren MacKenzie Metzger Makenzie Paige Schmith Jacob Edward Wormer Nicole Justine Harvey Emily Louise Meyer Megan Lynn Scholten Dalen Michael Zuidema GOLDEN KEY (International Honour Society) Shelby Altena Patrick Kroman Iasmin Monjardim Rosa Makenzie Schmith Madison Bieber Hannah Kruger Brittany Muecke Kathryn Schuetzle Hannah Carnes Jessica Kruse Austen Oyen Cassidy Sloot Jonathan Combs Jalen Lamb Kelsey Pudenz Whitney Specht Larissa Evans Richelle Lemme Brandon Reiff Krystal Trull Jenna Grossenburg Nicholas Lorang Callissa Schaffer Kenton Welbig Lindsey Hahler Miranda McDowell Kayla Schaunaman Aerial Wenzel Katelyn Jennings Miranda Meeker Adam Schleper Darrin Zomer Amanda Jensen 5

7 MORTAR BOARD (Senior Honor Society) Hannah Kruger Austin Oyen Paige Pappadackis Nicholas Lorang Halie Retterath Garet Miliner Kathryn Schuetzle Christa Koisti Megan Steffen Stefanie Ruml Elliot Carmany Eric Stratman Kelsey Johnson Natalie Howard Amanda Neubauer Whitney Hutchison Brooke Pravecek Ashton Foust Maria Teachout Callissa Schaffer Shelby Palmquist Haylee Erickson Ashley Beaner Krista Smit Carly Haffeman Jessica VanDyk Nicole Peterson ORDER OF OMEGA (Greek) Jalen Baldwin Alexis Koenig Brady Place Rachel Wintle Christina Brennan Austin Kott Jenna Rathlisberger Dalen Zuidema Brady Diveley Kali Lenhoff Taylor Thooft Brittney Engel Maria Lohr Jackie Wang PHI KAPPA PHI (General University) Kayla Ackerman Kendyll Jones Justine Possail Ellie Thompson Spencer Arment Destiny Jorenby Rebecca Reid Conner Ryan Tieszen Kelly Arnold Joseph Keane Abigail Repenning Alexa Trakalo Maria Aune Brian Kidd Angelina Sampson Kathryn Meggan Ust Mya Baker Lily Koob Larissa Kay Sapp Shelby Van Driel Caitlin Brandt Lauren Kressock Gregory Troy Schaefer Crystal Ann Van Iperen Kayli Buchholz Emily Lawrenson Nathaniel James Schaefer Trisha Van Wyk Bailey Buenger Esther Lee Joseph Robert Schartz Wesley Vander Pol Whitney Byers Benjamin Lichty Megan Elizabeth Schlinz Jennifer Vipond Kiana Cade Kaylyn Lunneborg Audie B. Schmid Chance Daniel Wachholtz Scott Dingus Hunter Mathieu Joseph Gary Schmunk Grey Lynn Waletich Delaney Fanslau Jeffery McGuire Mary Patricia Schreurs Nicholas G. Williams Chelsey Fast Miranda McMullen Angela M. Schultz Anna Wolles Elif Gabb Abigail Mechtenberg Honor Schwartz Michaela Wolter Rebecca Glanzer Brooke Mouw Cody Somsen Amanda Faye Wynia Cason Heier Martha Murrane Christa Joy Spaeth Sarina Rose Ylitalo Vitoria Heier Ember Newman Luke Andrew Stangler Mitchell William Young Micah Hettinger Traci Olinger Tessa Rae Stoltenburg Stad Harken Zeigler Katherine Housiaux Lee Pederson Kaisha Marie Swenson Matthew Zobel Sherise Ivy Mariah Pederson Charles Tebben Brooke Johnson Samantha Peterson Morgan Te Slaa 6

8 am program CONFERRING DEGREES IN: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES JEROME J. LOHR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF NURSING 7

9 10am Program 10 am Commencement Program PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar/arr. James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Star Spangled Banner By Francis Scott Key/Arr. James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director INTRODUCTIONS Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University HONORARY MARSHALS Charles Dieter, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Resource Management Neil Reese, Ph.D., Professor, Biology and Microbiology RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Well, that would have been good to know Kathy Walker, OpenAir Equity Partners RECOGNITION OF HONORARY DEGREE Jeff Broin RECOGNITION OF STUDENT HONORS Dennis D. Hedge, Pharm.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs RECOGNITION OF ARMY AND AIR FORCE COMMISSIONEES Lt. Col. Craig D. McCuin, Air Force ROTC Lt. Col. Corey Norris, Army ROTC INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Andi Fouberg, President and CEO of the South Dakota State University Alumni Association COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Benjamin Gillette, Biology/Pre-medicine AUTHORIZATION OF DEGREES The Honorable Bob Sutton, President of the South Dakota Board of Regents PRESENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE CLASS Jose Gonzalez, Vice President of the SDSU Faculty Senate and Associate Professor, Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University and College Deans RECESSIONAL Fanfare, March and Celebration By James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director 8

10 Processional BANNER CARRIERS Padmanaban Krishnan, Ph.D., College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences Allen Jones, Ph.D., Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Bob Fourney, Ph.D., Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Cynthia Elverson, Ph.D., College of Nursing Kristen Uilk, M.S., University College Qiquan Qiao, Ph.D., Faculty 10am Program FACULTY MARSHALS Paula Carson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Undergraduate Nursing Cody Wright, Ph.D., Professor, Animal Science PRESENTATION OF COLORS: Chandler Bauer, Air Force ROTC Bramm Pickner, Air Force ROTC George Hoerichs, Army ROTC Erin Holdsclaw, Army ROTC WAPA HA OR EAGLE STAFF The staff represents honor and tradition and symbolizes the spirit of leadership, achievement, bravery and sacredness. Representations of the staff can be seen at the beginning of an event or ceremony. As the staff is carried in front of the procession, it is a reflection of the core philosophy that embodies the founding principles of respect. INTERNATIONAL SASHES International graduates participating in today s commencement ceremonies are wearing sashes that allow them to proudly represent their countries. The colors within each sash represent the colors of their nation s flag. 9

11 10am Program Charles Dieter, Ph.D. HONORARY MARSHAL B.S., CONCORDIA, 1977 M.S., SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, 1987 PH.D., SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, 1993 Charles (Chuck) Dieter has taught thousands of biology and wildlife and fisheries students during his 33 years of service at South Dakota State University. He taught eight core courses impacting 75 percent of the students majoring in both biology and wildlife and fisheries, while consistently receiving outstanding teaching evaluations from those students. Dieter was active in graduate education, serving as a major adviser for 36 master s students and two doctoral students. He received $3.2 million in funds for 38 grants and has published 51 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters, 75 popular articles and delivered 140 professional presentations at regional and national meetings. He is also currently the president of the South Dakota Waterfowl Association. In addition, Dieter has curated, advanced and expanded the mammal and herpetology collections at State to enhance students practical learning. Dieter imparted his passion for service by having his students educate the youth of the Brookings community through public speaking in area schools and organizations. Dieter received the South Dakota Educator Conservationist of the Year Award from the National Wildlife Federation in 2013 and the 2017 F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Teaching from SDSU. 10

12 Neil Reese, Ph.D. HONORARY MARSHAL B.S., UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, 1977 M.S., UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, 1980 PH.D., UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, am Program Recently named a fellow of the South Dakota Academy of Science, Neil Reese has been a professor of biology and microbiology since During that time, he was a corresponding author for the American Chemical Society s 2015 Research Article of the Year in the agriculture and food chemistry division. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate classes since his arrival at State, Reese has conducted research in ethnobotany, plant compounds, growth regulation and metabolism. His research has been featured in 14 publications since 2010 and 65 times overall. Reese was honored for his work with the Sisseton Wahpeton Community College and Tiospa Zina Tribal School, where he taught both high school and college classes as well as delivered presentations about traditional foods and medicines to Tribal Boys and Girls Clubs. 11

13 10am Program Kathy Walker GUEST SPEAKER Kathy Walker graduated from SDSU in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. She then obtained a Master of Science in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Following graduation, Walker entered the field of telecommunications, first at Wisconsin Bell and then spent 25 years at Sprint. She worked on fiber-optic networks and eventually served as Sprint s chief network officer and chief information officer in charge of global technology resources. She enjoyed the opportunity to both work on the latest wireless technology advances as well as lead a team of more than 14,000 associates. During that time, Walker was able to hone her customer-management skills as well as develop leadership programs for talented engineers. Walker retired from Sprint in 2009 to become a partner in OpenAir Equity Partners, a venture capital firm based in Kansas City. Her role affords her the continued opportunity to be involved in the latest communication technology as well as companies in the IoT (Internet of Things) market. In addition, Walker is a member of the board of directors at Adtran and serves on the Council of Trustees at SDSU as well as MST. She and her husband, Mark, reside in Olathe, Kansas, and enjoy fly-fishing and cooking. They travel to Brookings frequently for university events as well as visiting family members. 12

14 Jeff Broin CITATION FOR THE HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE 10am Program During the agriculture crisis of the 1980s, Jeff Broin was a teenager and witnessed farmland being set aside by the government and crop subsidies serving as the main source of farm income. Looking for a new revenue opportunity, the Broin family built a small-scale ethanol plant on their farm near Kenyon, Minnesota. This project would lead to the purchase of a bankrupt plant in Scotland, South Dakota, which would set a foundation for the future. Broin is now the founder, chairman and CEO of POET, leading the growth of that small plant into the world s largest producer of biofuels. The 28 POET plants, located across seven states, have a combined annual production capacity of 1.8 billion gallons of biofuels and 10 billion pounds of co-products that are marketed worldwide. Broin is a recognized innovator, entrepreneur, agriculturalist, business leader, philanthropist, spokesperson and national advocate for the biofuels industry. He has played a leadership role in an industry that brings prosperity, jobs and cleaner-burning, homegrown fuel to America. Broin s true driving passion in life is to change the world through the sun, seed and soil for future generations. He formed the POET Foundation to improve the lives of others, especially children and agriculture. Supported U.S. projects include LifeLight, Children s Home Society, Global Health Ministries, Make-A-Wish, 4-H and FFA. In 2011, he and his family founded Seeds of Change with the goal of transforming education, agricultural and environmental conditions worldwide. Current projects include Mission Greenfield, Mission Greenhouse and Mission Breathe, which are active in Kenya and Haiti. He holds a degree in agricultural business from the University of Wisconsin and is a husband of more than 27 years to his wife, Tammie, and father to three children: Alyssa, Miranda and Austin. 13

15 10am Program Benjamin Gillette STUDENT SPEAKER Benjamin Gillette is a graduating senior from Redfield, South Dakota. The opportunity to pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor, wrestle at the NCAA Division I level and represent his home state drew him to attend South Dakota State University. Despite being a four-year starter in the Jackrabbits wrestling program, Gillette pursued majors in both biology and microbiology and minors in chemistry and psychology. He has been accepted into the incoming class of students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A four-time academic all-conference student-athlete, Gillette earned academic honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association in In addition to his athletic and academic demands, Gillette was an undergraduate researcher, earning the Joseph F. Nelson Award and received the top honor from Sigma Xi for overall excellence at the 2016 SDSU Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Day. He also served as a first-year seminar peer mentor for one semester and tutored for the TRiO program for three years. As a junior, he served as the Pre-Professional Science Club president. 14

16 Alise Claire Albers Alixandra Nicole Alfke* Kalie Lynn Anderson Abby Grace Andresen Heather Maureen Archer Kristen Renae Arends Brianna Mary Barkley Robert John Baune Morgan Marie Beld Claire Abigail Benson Carla Rae Berkey Chantel Shauna Biggins Mary Rose Bjorklund Trisha Clarice Bormann Sarah Lynn Boucher Danielle N Brady Drew Allen Brandner Tyler James Broghammer Samantha Marie Bryce Jenna Leigh Cannegieter Nicole Anne Christensen Amber May Christian Bevin Victoria Clapper Kalee Lynn Clauser Kathrina Christina Cline Lisa Marie Coil Carley Ann Costello Melissa Arron Coull Betty Grace Cox Brooke Nicole Dadah Abby Lynn Davis Emily Anna Dirkes Tony Thanh Do Morgan Marie Doerr Jessica Marie Driver Conferring of Bachelor s Degrees President Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF NURSING The Candidates Will Be Presented By NANCY FAHRENWALD, PH.D. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mackenzie Jane Eggers Emily Jean Elgersma Micayla Dru Erickson Larissa Rose Evans Cassandra Ann Fenger Christina Marie Fergen Lyla Coral Ferguson Natasha Betty Ferguson Kirstyn Leigh Fiala Desiree Dawn Fuecker Joshua Gauff Megan Marie Gengler Alana Marie Gray Mariya Griffin Karly Elayne Grubl Marissia Kae Hagedorn Brenna Lyn Hagen* Lindsey Marie Hahler Annilyn Mae Hanson* Jamie Nicole Hartung Tara Lea Hofer Corynn Elizabeth Hoff Joshua Joelin Hoffmann Treava Jean Holbert Natalie Jean Hooper Rosemary Therese Hubly Carli Rae Hulstein Michelle Renee Jarman Bikiltu Degefu Jobir Logan Richard Johnke Natalie Ann Karschnik Kimberly Anne Kaufman Nicolette Nives Kell Mariah Janlee Kieffer Heather Jo Kipfer Jonna Rae Koegelenberg Danielle Melissa Kramer Rachel Christine Kramer Jessica Lee Kruse Lindsay Marie Kruse Kelli Jo Kuper Kayla Renee Kvalheim* Taylor Kay Lago Faith Elizabeth Laleman Mikayla E Langseth Megan Marie Larsen Iris Thi Le Ashley Mae Lenz Abigail Rose Licht Cheryl Kay Mackenzie Jennifer Catherine Manning Leanna Margaret Maxson Haily Elsie Maxwell Miranda Cherylann McDowell Aria Marie Meyer* Miranda Lynn Mikkelson Ciara Jo Millikan LuCinda Kay Minder Krista Nicole Miracle Katherine Grace Morse Brittany JoAnne Muecke Mitchell Russell Nacke Maria Rowena Nepomuceno Angela May Nielsen Chelsea Marie Oines Shelby Diane Palmquist Jamie Marie Pedersen Katelyn Marie Peterson Kelsey Jo Pudenz* Krystal Rose Richards Tamika Alexandra Robinson Veronica Cyntheia Rose Rousseau Lauren Jo Saemrow Paula Ann Salmon Mackda B Samuel Sara Marie Sand Tyler Curtis Santjer John Richard Schave Cacey Nicole Schmidt Kellen Patrick Schmidt Makenzie Paige Schmith Megan Lynn Scholten Jessica Mary Schreyer* Tracy Jean Schultz Mattie Christine Schweers Rachel Alyssa Semmler Marisa Lynn Shady Lauren Marie Shell Anne Louise Simonsick Lori Ann Slathar Weston Dean Smith Karissa Katarina Snow Erin Marie Spanton Sarah Jane Speck Jaclyn Michelle Spencer Cara Lynn Stahlecker Connie Lee Strahl Lindsey Nicole Strait Alexa Ann Suarez* Brianna Christine Tolbert Molly Mae Tschetter Stephanie Ann Ulses Sydney Nicole Van Wettering LaRae Jeanette VanTassel* Cyla A Walker 10am Program or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

17 10am Program Ashley Nicole Warner Amy Marie Welu Blake Michelle West Nicholas Adam Westphalen Jennifer Marie Wieseler Rylee Ann Winburn Joy Roseann Wohlin Amanda Rochelle Worlie Lynn Marie Ymker JEROME J. LOHR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The Candidates Will Be Presented By Samuel James Amundson Grant Gary Bose LEWIS F. BROWN, PH.D. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Chandler Thomas Jansen Colin Kenneth LeBrun Andrew John Thyen Christopher Thomas Waibel Lindsay Augustus Wallace Matthew Dean Willaby Jordan David Albrecht Weston Earl Christensen Thomas Ryan Cook Austin James DeJong Abdelrahman Mahmoud Elsayed Mohamed Mohsen Omar Ashraf Elshahat Harshita Gahlot Jonathan Lee Geffre Gregory Bruce Gerardy Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering James Michael Gilkerson Austin Christopher Gross Justin David Haglund Bret John Henning Jebediah Jack Hettich James Lee Hisek Tim Tran Ho Andrew James Hummel John Kevin Iverson Clay Jay Jorgensen Jenero Shaquille Knowles Steven Ryan LaBay Sydney Claire MacDonald Mitchel Lee McNary Iasmin Monjardim Rosa Jacob Thomas Morris Troy Allen Nelson Jason John Neville Noel Gene Oberth Adam Patrick O Gorman Heath W Pederson Colton Thomas Peterson Thomas Samuel Ricks Dakota Rae Micheal Schlough Blair Matthew Seymour Abdullah Siddique Trace Wesley Villbrandt Cory Eric Willadsen Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Abdullah Mousa J Alkhabbaz Benjamin Todd Ashley Steven Robert Cox Israel Cyabukombe Bisrat A Dagnew Chidubem Enyekwe Austen Charles Hof Alex Scott Hogan Jack David Holm Jennifer Kay Howard Conner Lynn Jackson Ethan MacKenzie Lee Matthew John Martin Jeffery Scott McGuire* Jordan Lee McPeek Zachary Taylor Meier Derek Jon Meyer Benjamin James Morken Falesh Singh Travis Robert Sparks Holden James Surat Cornelius James Tanis Sherylene Lalonna Fae Teachout Drew Thomas Williams Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Mohammed Saad Albaqami* Ali Fahad Alshahrani Jacob Norman Bruget Dominick Charles Burggraff Braxton Ryan Carlson Riley Nicole Galvin Eric Bruce Gerdes John Michael Gliko Jaydon Kyle Gorter Jacob Randall Hanson Jesse Dean Heyer Kyle Steven Heyn Ryan Ganesh Jagdeo Matthew Jay Kolbeck Tyler Scott Matthies Michael Brian McGee 16 or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page 27.

18 Brycen Gary Nelson Kevin Michael Ross Payton Hyunbo Sim Alex Roger Turbak Matthew John Ondricek Mohammed Salman Joshua Jon Thaemlitz Marcus Allen Werning* Blake Jonathan Reynolds Tyler Robert Schorn Mikaela Ann Trio Chaz Cody Williams Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Brian James Albertson Mohammad Talal Badawi Dylan Easton Carlson Jerome Anthony Charles Samantha Jo Citrowske Leah Reanne Ervin Leah Ruth Gosch Logan Scott Hof Tyler W Hoffman Willem Thomas Hoffman Andrew Robert Hora Koby Kevin Jackson Drake Andrew Jeno Daniel Adam Johnson Tannar Michael Johnson Jordan Patrick Lamb Evan Luverne Laursen Cody Ray Miller Nile John Morecraft James Harland Nelson Bradley James Penney Jordan Paul Peters Grant Parker Rasmussen Alexander Paul Rens Tyler James Robertson Hendy Syahril Kaitlin Ashley Torgerson Wickre John William Waltz 10am Program Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Akram Fallatah* Zachary Andrew Kress Alex Michael-Opitz Nagel David Joel Ulschmid Patrick McKale Bakken Kelsey Jean Butler Sabrina Marie Dietz Abigail Belle Dockter Trey Daniel Etrheim Jamie Anna Formanek Lindsey Marie Gorder Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Jacob Mitchell Gotto Alexander Terrance Harms Jordan Joseph Hejna Megan Elizabeth Hisel Riley Joseph Ingalls Amanda Nicole Jensen Lexi Christine Jones Rose Marie Konechne Katie Lorraine LaBau Matthew John Martin Brendan Jon Sage Teddrick Adam Schaffer Grant Michael Smith Nicholas William Stegmeier Morgan Rochelle Storley Eric Charles Stratman Maria Angelica Lynn Teachout Landon Thompson Brandon John Whitmyre Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Rafed Ahmed Al-Serri* Nicholas Raymond Arens Brittany Ann Beck Nicholas William Carr Derek Eugene Dilts Tiffaney Jan Flaata Ryan Daniel Foust Nicole Justine Harvey Alec Michael Hauck Cody Jon Heezen Joshua David Hieb Jacob Louis Hogan Jan-Henrik Simon Innvaer Jesse Michael Jones Easton John Kalmes Alex Donald Kenkel Sameer Keshavan Banata Bogale Koji* Kole Kelvyn Kramer Allen Curtiss Lee Lance Kent Mattison Levi Todd Merrick Tucker Michael Miller Elizabeth Lynn Molitor Sarah Elizabeth Mosset Jacob Paul Ohnesorge* Daniel John Ostraat Dillon J Pedersen Alex Taylor Powell Samantha Jane Prasher* Christopher Alexis Santini Adam Joseph Schleper Alexander Edward Stange Kelsi Margaret Torseth Jason Duane Van Winkle Jordan Ray VanderPoel Mitchell Ryan Vejvoda Derek Thomas Voehl Brennen Clayton Walley Derrik Adam Walton Trevor James Ward Brandon Vernon Westrick Zachary Scott Woodward Darrin Wayne Zomer or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

19 10am Program Lee Bartak Jeffrey Allen Clement Bachelor of Science in Operations Management Christian Westleigh Custer Abdul Muqtadir Mohammed Robert Bennett Moline Jacob Dean Sybesma COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES The Candidates Will Be Presented By DANIEL SCHOLL, PH.D. INTERIM DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture Clay J Abrahamson, Agricultural Systems Technology Brennen James Albrecht, Dairy Production Raquel Marie Amberg, Agricultural Science Kaelan Michael Kent Anderson, Agricultural Systems Technology Timothy William Anderson, Agricultural Science Darren Jon Balcom, Agricultural Business Jalen Dean Baldwin, Agronomy Devon Rae Baum, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership, Animal Science Andrea Marie Beck, Animal Science, Range Science Levi Jerome Becker, Animal Science Joseph William Bednar, Agricultural Science Myles Lee Bialas, Agronomy Madison Rae Bieber, Animal Science Jacob Alan Bierstedt, Dairy Production Megan Marie Blanchard, Animal Science Jacob Paul Brandt, Animal Science Thomas Michael Burback, Agricultural Systems Technology Brady Thomas Bury, Food Science Tracie Marie Buttke*, Agricultural Business Hannah Marie Carnes, Agricultural Business Jamie Marie Chalcraft, Agronomy Luke Alan Cheever, Agricultural Business Corey Roland Chicoine, Agronomy Joshua Andrew Choudek, Agricultural Science Christopher Aaron Christians, Agricultural Systems Technology Jonathan LeRoy Combs, Agronomy Alex John Dagen, Agricultural Science Jorgen Eiken Dahl*, Agricultural Systems Technology Lucas John Daly, Agricultural Systems Technology Kaelyn Chace Dammann, Dairy Manufacturing Kendra Marie Davis*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Joshua Adam DeDina, Agricultural Business Tyler Micheal DeRouchey, Agronomy Rachel Jo Deurmier, Animal Science Cole John Dierks, Agronomy Benjamin Donald Dingus, Agricultural Systems Technology Tyler Dean Dolieslager, Animal Science Meghan Jean Domonoske, Agronomy Evan James Donahue, Agronomy Riley John Drahota, Landscape Architecture Scott Paul Duban, Agricultural Systems Technology Shannon Leigh Duxbury*, Animal Science Jaydin Laine Ellenbecker*, Animal Science Fern Edith Engen, Agricultural Business Shane Dennis Erickson, Agricultural Science Danielle Lisa Evers, Animal Science Travis Andrew Finger, Agricultural Business Carly Jo Fritz, Animal Science Brian Alan Fultz, Agronomy Anne Margaret Gathje, Agricultural Science Savanna Lynn Glaus, Animal Science Morgan Julia Goche, Dairy Manufacturing Dusty Alan Gorder, Agricultural Systems Technology Melanie Lillian Grant*, Agricultural Science Shantel Nicolette Gregg*, Animal Science William John Griffith, Agronomy Ethan Andrew Groos, Animal Science Nicholas Troy Groothuis, Agricultural Systems Technology Dakotah Lynn Grosz, Agricultural Science Eric Eugene Haberman, Agricultural Systems Technology Cody Andrew Hall, Agronomy Morgan Louise Hall, Animal Science Angela Lynn Handzus, Agricultural Business Lacey Paige Hanson*, Animal Science or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

20 Patrick Robert Hanson, Horticulture Logan Roy Harris, Animal Science Aaron Michael Hass, Agronomy Brandon Joseph Hawkins, Dairy Production Jacob Michael Helget, Agronomy Stephanie Marie Hennen, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Tyler Wayne Henrichs, Agronomy Jessica Mae Hipsag, Animal Science Robert Douglas Hoiten, Animal Science Victoria Ann Holmes, Animal Science Kelly Lynn Holt, Agricultural Business Alex James Homola, Agricultural Science Evan James Howell*, Agronomy Erica Dawn Hughes, Animal Science Troy William Hunhoff, Agricultural Systems Technology Blake Parker Huntington, Agricultural Science Ben Donald Huntley, Agricultural Science Marc Alan Husman, Agricultural Systems Technology Devin Raye Jacobs, Animal Science Mitchell Dean Jazdzewski, Dairy Manufacturing Tyler George Jensen, Agricultural Business Katelyn Anne Jerde, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Brittany Lee Johannsen, Animal Science Courtney Dianne Johnson*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Jacob Royce Johnson*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership, Dairy Production Katelyn Rose Johnson, Dairy Production, Dairy Manufacturing Krista Lynn Johnson, Dairy Manufacturing Victoria Lilyan Johnson*, Animal Science Logan James Jorgensen, Agricultural Business Morgan Mae Kahler*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Nicholas Patrick Kahler*, Agricultural Science Liena Ruth Kalnmals, Animal Science Nicholas Donald Kaup, Agricultural Business Mohammad Bin Jamal Khawaja, Dairy Production Danielle Lynn Kleitsch, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Nicole Ilene Knips, Animal Science Ryan Leroy Knutson, Range Science Alexander Thomas Kocer, Agricultural Business Torrey Robert Kolden, Agronomy Dylan Russell Konechne, Landscape Architecture Cody Kool, Horticulture Bridget Danielle Kramer*, Animal Science Maggie Ann Kramer, Agricultural Business Brent Robert Krause*, Agricultural Systems Technology Konnor Lee Kristenson, Agricultural Science Kory Ervin Kuecker*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Clay James Kusser, Agronomy Amanda Nicole Lage, Animal Science Jordan Paul Lanoue, Agricultural Systems Technology Steven Jerry Larsen, Agricultural Business Emma Lynn Larson, Agricultural Systems Technology Kelli Joan Larson, Animal Science Rachel Kae Larson, Dairy Manufacturing Shala Rose Larson, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Kimberly Marie Leber, Agricultural Business Lane Richard LeBrun, Agricultural Business Brianna Opal Lee, Dairy Production Samantha Michelle Lehner, Animal Science Cheyenne Elizabeth Leonhardt, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership, Animal Science Taylor Jayne Leonhardt, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Braydn Bradley Lingbeck, Agronomy Jaclyn Rae Loban, Agricultural Business Melissa Kay Loeschen, Agricultural Science Patrick Ronald Lowin, Horticulture Sarah Elizabeth Lynd, Animal Science Nina Monica Manzey, Animal Science Kay Amalia Marrs*, Animal Science Stefani Christine Matthies, Agricultural Business Shelby Ray Mattson, Agricultural Business Eric Alan Metzger, Dairy Production Emily Louise Meyer, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Jacob Evan Meyer*, Agricultural Science Tanner Cole Michelson*, Agricultural Systems Technology Brady Nathaniel Miller*, Agricultural Systems Technology Kourtney Kay Miller*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Ellen Marie Minihan, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Rachel Colleen Moe, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Christina Lee Mogck, Animal Science Aaron Francis Montag, Agricultural Science Nicole Mary Morgan, Agricultural Business Kelly Ann Morrison*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Richard Glenn Mulder, Agricultural Business Tony John Munsterteiger, Agricultural Science, Animal Science Alana Mae Murphy, Agricultural Science Justin Charles Murray, Animal Science Matt Vincent Nelson, Agricultural Science Melissa Ann Nelson, Agronomy 10am Program or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

21 10am Program Adam Keith Ochsner, Agricultural Business, Agricultural & Resource Economics Elizabeth Rose Olander, Animal Science William George Osborne, Animal Science Clay Richard Osterday, General Agriculture Alexis A Ostrom, Animal Science Aude D Adriana Ouattara*, Agricultural & Resource Economics Ashley Rose Ourada, Animal Science Brittany Rae Paquin, Animal Science Tara Joyce Parmely, Agronomy Nathan John Paulsen, Agricultural Systems Technology Carter Lee Paulson, Agronomy Nicholas William Penlerick, Agricultural Business Kyle Adam Peters, Agricultural Business Ryan Jacob Peters, Agricultural Systems Technology Krista Jan Petersen, Agricultural Business, Animal Science Hope Ann Petry, Animal Science Katie Ann Pierce, Agricultural Science Tyler Thomas Pierson, Agricultural Science Brady Jon Place, Agricultural Business Jaden Leigh Poeckes*, Animal Science Shayna Lee Popkes, Dairy Manufacturing Jenetta Leigh Porter, Animal Science Jacob Ray Portz, Agricultural Business Samantha Jo Pratt, Agricultural Business Austin Scott Price, Agricultural Business Jared J Radcliffe, Agricultural Systems Technology Kristen Nicole Rarrat*, Animal Science Alexandra Rae Rausch, Landscape Architecture Makayla Maryn Reed, Dairy Manufacturing, Dairy Production Alex Jay Renaas, Agricultural Systems Technology Molly JoAnne Renken, Animal Science Jessica Marie Reynalds, Animal Science Jessica Carol Richters*, Animal Science Andrea Kay Rief, Agricultural Science, Animal Science Lorna Jeanette Riemer, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Jonathan William Risacher, Agricultural Science Jakeb Taylor Roduner, Range Science Erika Larae Roeber, Landscape Architecture Adilene Manuela Rojas*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Emily Jacklyn Rosenthal, Animal Science Tori Jo Russenberger, Agricultural Science Gabrielle Ann Ryan, Animal Science Emmet Alex Salazar, Agricultural Business Kelly Jeanne Sandager*, Animal Science Wilson Curtis Scarbrough, Agricultural Systems Technology Megan Lynn Schaefer, Dairy Production Austin Adam Schaff, Agronomy Carrietta Faye Schalesky, Animal Science Bradley John Schmidt, Agricultural Science Grant Thomas Schmieg, Agricultural Systems Technology Andrew Michael Schnabel, Agronomy Chelsea Rose Schossow, Dairy Production Scott Anthony Schroeder, Agricultural Business Matthew Alan Schroepfer, Agricultural Business Alexander Brian Schultz*, Agricultural Business Madeline Margaret Schultz*, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Nicole Corrine Schultz, Landscape Architecture Raivenne Jo Scott, Animal Science Connor Leigh Seaman, Agronomy Jacob John Sells*, Animal Science Nicole Renee Siebold, Animal Science Stephen Donald Simon*, Agricultural Science Paul Steven Sitter, Agronomy Chad Lee Sjurson, Agronomy Elen Patricia Skaar, Animal Science Jean O Neil Skoglund, Agricultural Business Lexi Marie Slack, Animal Science Krista L Smit, Animal Science McKenzie Joyce Smith, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Wyatt Nathenial Smith, Animal Science Alexander Bradley Spinler, Agricultural Science Jacob Michael Stadick, Dairy Production Aaron Scott Staum, Agronomy Brady Curtis Steffen, Agronomy Noah Paul Steiner, Agricultural Science Todd Eugene Stekl, Agricultural Business Mark Edward Strong, Animal Science Kelsey Raine Swainston, Animal Science Ashley Renee Swanson, Animal Science Galen Thomas Swanson, Agronomy Alexa Kaye Swedzinski, Agronomy Derek Wayne Tarabetz, Agricultural Systems Technology Eric John Tesch, Animal Science Bobbie LaRae Till, Animal Science Kelly Ann Tinklenberg, Agricultural Business Charles William Todd, Agricultural Science Savanna Tracy Tomoson, Animal Science 20 or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page 27.

22 David Mark Trcka, Agricultural Business Drew Mitchell Turnis, Agronomy Francis Isaac Tusha, Animal Science Kenzie Ann Tweed*, Animal Science Lindsay Danelle Utter, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Janet Carol Van De Stroet, Animal Science Kiley Jo Van Eck, Agricultural Business Derek John Van Heek, Agronomy Taylor Jo Van Roekel, Animal Science Krista Marie Vander Streek, Agricultural Business Scott A Vogel, Agronomy Kyle Dale Vos, Agricultural Science Hailey Nicole Waagmeester, Animal Science Clarissa Mary Waibel, Agricultural Business Ashley Elizabeth Warnke*, Animal Science Alec Martin Weber*, Agronomy Lane C Weber, Agricultural Science Dillon Lando Welter, Agricultural Systems Technology Elijah Lloyd Welu, Agricultural Science David Gerald Wick, Dairy Production Erin Olivia Wicker, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership, Animal Science Nicholas Gerrard Williams, Agricultural & Resource Economics Eric Wayne Worth, Agricultural Science Jazmin Kate Wubben, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Selena Marin Yakabe, Agricultural Science Nicholas John Zimmer, Agricultural Systems Technology Dalen Michael Zuidema, Animal Science 10am Program Bachelor of Science in Biological Science Tanner David Abens, Biology Kirby John Fuerst, Human Biology Zachary Gustave Adam, Ecology & Environmental Science Connor Michael Fullerton, Human Biology Kristen Elizabeth Akers*, Ecology & Environmental Science Amre Jean Gaskins*, Biology Samuel Joseph Alfred, Human Biology David Gebrewahid Gidey, Human Biology Creighton James Allen*, Biology Benjamin Thomas Gillette, Biology, Microbiology Taylor Marie Anderson, Human Biology Joshua Lester Goeman, Natural Resource Law Enforcement Tyler Cole Anderson, Human Biology Ryan Lee Golden, Human Biology Christopher Robert Angerhofer, Human Biology Angela Lynn Hanneman, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Hannah Ellyse Bailey, Biology Shayla R Hartz*, Human Biology Shivon Selman Barwari, Human Biology Taylor John Haugen, Biotechnology Brandee Grace Bly*, Biology Natosha Ellynn Hiipakka*, Human Biology Drew Allen Brandner, Biology Isabel Conroy Isaac, Biology Kailee Marie Brock, Biology Brita Marie Johnson, Ecology & Environmental Science Jennifer Lois Burkhart, Biology Brandon Alden Johnston, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Chelsea C Burkink, Biology LeAndre Deontis Kennedy, Human Biology Matthew Robert Carpenter, Human Biology Allie Jean Kingsbury, Human Biology Benjamin G Christensen, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Hannah Cathleen Klinkhammer, Human Biology Logon John Clary, Human Biology Jaymee Ryan Knippling, Human Biology Alexander James Clem, Human Biology Patrick Marty Korman, Biology Ryan Christopher Driscoll, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Lauren Justine Kressock, Human Biology Hadly Carson Eisenbeisz, Human Biology, Microbiology Hannah Leigh Alta Kruger, Human Biology Mona Omar El-Gayar, Biology Katherine Jane Kullerd, Biology Oliver Irankunda Eliud*, Biotechnology Nathan David Lahr, Biotechnology, Microbiology Lexis Marie Finck, Human Biology Jalen Joseph Lamb, Biology, Microbiology Abigail Christine Flanders, Biology Nikolas Clayton Larson, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Carlee Rose Fletcher, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Dylan Scott Lautt, Biology Andrew Jerome Foley, Human Biology Dylan Scott Little, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Microbiology Ashton Elizabeth Foust, Biology or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

23 10am Program Daniel Mark Loken, Natural Resource Law Enforcement, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Nicholas John Lorang, Biology Blake Thomas Lorenzen*, Natural Resource Law Enforce Monique Andrea Mack*, Ecology & Environmental Science Gabrielle Annette Maltaverne, Ecology & Environmental Science Abigail Paige Martens, Biology Keith Lincoln Maxson, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Stephen William Miedema, Human Biology Garet Chayce Miliner, Human Biology Charles Alan Mordhorst, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Chad Jacob Nazda, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Chad Alan Novak, Human Biology, Microbiology Denise N Olson, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Ryan Richard Olson*, Biology Zackery John Olson, Human Biology Jaelin James Otta, Human Biology Courtney Alice Otto, Biology Kevin Michael Parr, Biology Colton Ray Powers, Biology, Microbiology Joel William Reichow, Human Biology Burgandy Rose Roberts, Biotechnology, Microbiology Alex Charles Rogen, Biology Stefanie Nicole Ruml, Biology Chelsea Lee Ryan, Biology Jacob Steven Sandgren, Biology Nicole Ann Sandhurst, Biotechnology, Microbiology Mark Alden Sandquist, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Micheilla Y Santos Rivera, Ecology & Environmental Science Callissa Anjill Schaffer, Human Biology Matthew Carl Schoeberl, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Anastasia Renae Schroeder, Human Biology Ona Nicole Shuck, Biology Dylan Christopher Slaba, Biology Jacob William Smither, Ecology & Environmental Science Amy Jo Steffen, Biology, Microbiology Cameron Lee Sundmark, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Jack Thomas Sutcliffe, Human Biology Jerome Taylor Talley, Biology Donovan Mathew Taylor, Biology Rachel Erin Thiewes, Biology Tanner Michael Toppen, Biology Taylor Marie Tschetter, Human Biology Trevor John Van Den Top, Microbiology Brandon Lee Vander Ziel, Biology Christopher Ray Veldhuisen, Human Biology Alannah Elvera Vellacott*, Ecology & Environmental Science Develyn Angel Vetos, Human Biology Kaleb John Vig, Human Biology Trent William Walrod, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Cody Scott Ward, Biochemistry, Biology Keith James Whitburn*, Natural Resource Law Enforce Marissa Abrae Willert, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Joshua Alan Young, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Melissa M Young, Biotechnology, Microbiology Lucas Wade Zilverberg, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Jared Paul Carlson Kendra Jo Emery Blake Heinz Associate of Science in Agriculture Riley Jerome Kerkhoff Brody Loren Lindquist Connor Alan Stark * Alex James Kremer Marissa Jo Neusch Bennett Thomas Weins Elizabeth Ann Lee Jacklyn Sue Oelke Brady Leonard Wulf or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

24 Kiersten Laurie Anderson Kelsey Jean Bahr Brittany Marie Bain Cheyenne Linne Bebo Molly Katherine Berg Megan Ann Binger Nash Monroe Bleyhl Kelsey Marie Boese Kristine Kay Bond Lisha Nicole Bourasa Kayla M Bowyer Amanda Susan Brandt Kelsie Lucille Brewers Dylan Thomas Buckingham Katelyn Mae Buhler Eric Robert Buns Rachel Mae Burg April Joy Burgardt Natasha Colleen Burgers Hattie Mae Burroughs David Walter Bursack Amy Lynn Byers Caitlin Janelle Callahan Erik Lynn Carlsgaard Jonathan Chea Tenelle Jenee Choal Brandi Nicole Christensen Stephanie Patrice Clements Rachel Jeanne Conner Pierce William Crevier Mikishea Kay Darrar Danielle Renee Daughters Jamie Bovee Devin Erin Marie Doering Adam Joseph Drake Molly Marie Dziedzic Thea Renae Eide Emily Ann Eisenbraun Summer and Fall 2016 Conferring of Bachelor s Degrees COLLEGE OF NURSING Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Tameka Nicole Eldridge Benita Jean Farnsworth Brooke Janette Fick Colleen R Fines Kari Diane Folsland Alissa Ann Foos Brandy Ann Foust Erich Anderson Frazeur Danni Jo Ann Frederick Jenna Rae Frye Stephanie Ann Gaikowski Anthony Jacob Gaspar Jacqueline LaVerne Gauer Megan Christine Geary Whitney Elizabethlouis Geditz McKahle Duran Gisi Kia Lynn Gonnerman Sammi Jo Gourneau-Janis Nicole Lee Gulley Jenna Elise Haacke Brianna Kristine Hamilton Callie Jo Hansen Courtney Ann Hanson Emily Jean Hanten Christina Danielle Hardin Pamela Jo Hawks Hailee Reyne Heaton Ashley Rose Hendrickson Jakob Gabriel Hertel Amanda Jo Heumiller Lenora Gene Heyduk BrehEnna Lea Hofer Rachel Ann Hoffmann Sydney Marie Horner Randi Lyn Hunter Tahlia Lynne Hunter Samantha Bergstrom Ivers Sarah Beth James Myles Christopher Johnson Jamie Lyn Jurgens Kirsten Annette Jurrens Danelle Marie Kalo Katherine Estelle Kirkie Ariel Marie Kirschman Brandon Thomas Klein Whitney Marie Koistinen Kimberly Ann Kolthoff Katie Lynn Koon Mackenzie Aurie Kruger Stephanie Krzywania Amanda Marie Lambertz Laura Rae Lawton Elena Dorothy Leitheiser Traci Renee Lenz Kari Ann Lesselyoung Sarah Ruth Loane Laura Jean Lorang Nicole G Louwagie Lindsey Lanae Luke Sengsavath Ly Cathryn Anne Mahmutovic Frank Christopher Manning Laura Kelly Mapes Katie Kim Mathews Lauren Christine Mays Andrew Thomas McCann Ashley Ann McCoy Brittney Nicole McDonald Jewel Ann McFarlane Michael Mark McNally Jon Eric Mehl Thomas Walter Calvin Mettler Kayla Marie Metzger Amy Nicole Miles Anthony Jordan Millar Stephanie Lynn Miller Tyler Vernon Miller Madisen Marie Mines Erika Ann Moen Jill Lynnette Mogensen Taylor Usher Moore Kristi Jean Morgan Mariah Paige Mortenson Rasha Mohammed Murad Samantha Scott Myran Sheridon Nicole Newberry Regan Mikael Newhouse Brea Lynn Norder Megan Elizabeth Novak Matthew Jeffrey Nugent Katelyn Grace Nutting Kelsey Lynn Olson Hannah Susan Otten Karlee Marie Paradise Katherine Alice Paszkiewicz Kacie Erin Patrick Stephanie Marie Peek Lauren Emily Peiffer Jesse Paul Peschong Lindsay Dawn Peterson Kaila Ann Pirrung Rachel Lynn Planteen Stewart Gene Polzin Chelsea Ann Popowski Carinna Marie Potter Shannon Jan Prouty Alysse Kathryn Rasmussen Kathleen Ivy Reed Morgan Kendall Richardson Tyler A Richardson Thomas B Robison Moriah Ann Ruthford Cassandra Faye Salerno Nicole Marie Schleusner 10am Program or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

25 Jennifer Lynn Schmidt Kimberly Dee Spiess Marley Rae Thomas Cyla A Walker Elizabeth Rose Schuh Katie Marie Stafford Monique Renee Thompson Cali Mae Walz Megan C Schweitzer Adam Douglas Stall Brittany Danielle Tietz Brooke Anna Weber 10am Program Laura Jean Seeley Suzette Camille Sherburne Katherine Marie Sievers Nicole Lynn Simmons Alisha Marie Skyberg Jeffrey Brandon Steinkamp Megan Elizabeth Stoner Kristena Faith Struwe Jory Lee Sturdevant Mariah Lee Suess Tiffany Mae Tietz Shannon Elizabeth Todd Carmella Brianna Van Artsdalen Alexandra Dawn Van Hee Rebecca Lynn Vanorny Haley Christine Wetzler Dashiel Wham Natalie Christine Willers Brooke Michaela Wolles Eric Alan Wright Nicholas James Smith Kelsey Renae Tatge Katelyn Lensing Vaselaar Steven Mark Zehms Taylor Lee Smith Ermias Tseghay Teklemariam Jennifer Terese Virgil Brittany Lynn Zins Chelsea Nicole Spain Mariah Sue Theel Sadie Marie Volk Callie Christine Zirpel Andrew George Bakker Nathan M Dick JEROME J. LOHR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Thomas John Logeais Zachary Donald Marier Jerome Andrew Schuhwerck Matthew Jon Wakefield Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bob Edwin Ahimbisibwe Nicholas John Gillen Corey Adam McClelland Jason Jerome Weber Ali Al-Qubbej Jessica Marie Lemmerman Kyle Steven Sokulski Mandefrot Baynak Yija Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Max Sebastian Barahona Guerrero Joshua Daniel Larson Derek Layne Person Fabien Thiombiano Eric Michael Janssen Jin Yeong Mun Alexander Daniel Staebell Nicholas Cole Wolter Swarangi Joshi Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Henrique Alves Pereira Carl Raymond Anderson Nathan Michael Brehmer Patrick Dale Gillespie Nicholas Michael Kahler Colin Davis Karst Jason Jerald Koistinen Trey Robert Kopacz Tyler Terrance Plecity Ryan Lee Preheim Brandon James Quast Elliot Michael Reiner Jonathan James Roemhildt Derrick William Rous Cody Harris Sharrow Brance Charles Simms Zachary Allen Smalley Logan Scott Snare Cody Davis Taggart Teona Rashell Thompson Navid Mohammad Imran Bachelor of Science in Electronical Engineering Kirstie Anne Kurtenbach or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

26 Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Tyler Adam Babcock Dustin K Kleba Jacob Bruce Rohlik Matthew T Heitmann Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management 10am Program Damon Michael Bayer Chad Allen Blackwelder Carissa Rae Hillmer Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Kelsea E Hournbuckle Alexander James Moe Alexis Jean Rumbolz Charles Matthew Huth Derek Layne Person Ashley Anna Sutton Lindsay Erin LePera McKenzie Jean Rinehart Martha Jo Van Den Oever Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Nicholas David Benz Dylan Seth Brugman Adebabay Mulat Degu Alexander Ray Fleming Andrew David Grass Kyle R Hendricks Viet Tran Ngoc Ho Miranda Rose Holtquist Kevin Richard Howard Seth LeRoi Ireland Spencer Arthur Kane Jacob Dillon Laird Seth Nathaniel Lansman Steven Andrew Melancon Mitchell Peter Morem Nicholas Phillip Nielsen Jacob Raymond Peterson Purna Poudyal Traxton Tyler Priebe Brandt Thomas Schrankler Morgan David Thomas Jordan Blake Vanderbush Taylor James Wait Zachary Hunter Weddington Conrad Leon West Luke Walter Williams Ahmed Sulaym Niyaz Bachelor of Science in Operations Management John Andrew Overman Austin Jacob Alberts, Agricultural Science Kirsten Virginia Anderson, Food Science Tyler Ray Graham Anson, Agricultural Science COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Victoria Iona Barka, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Brennan Joseph Baune, Agricultural Systems Technology Daniel John Bechen, Agricultural Systems Technology Cody Edward Berkner, Animal Science Elizabeth Ann Bertolotto, Animal Science Katanna Paige Biesemeier, Animal Science Courtney Rae Birkholtz, Horticulture Madeline Ann Breuer, Agronomy Dylan John Brockshus, Agricultural Science Nathaniel Thomas Brodkorb, Agricultural Business Shanna Marie Brown, Landscape Architecture Patrick Tyler Bukowski, Agricultural Business Austin Kenneth Bunger, Agricultural Systems Technology Justin Ryan Campton, Agricultural Science Weston Robert Carlisle, Agricultural Systems Technology Dylan Bryant Celander, Agricultural Business Lauren Marie Chirnside, Dairy Manufacturing David William Cook, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Samantha Jo Croat, Agronomy Rebecca Cheryl Cronk, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

27 10am Program Rachel Le Dahl, Agricultural Business Crystal Kay Demuth, Agricultural Science Mitchell James Donkers, Agricultural Business Hollie Jean Donnay, Agricultural Business Tara Marie Dostal, Animal Science Rebecca Lain Duden, Animal Science Cheyenne Nicole Edmundson, Animal Science Lucas Richard Eide, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Deseray Dawn Ellsworth, Animal Science Kyle William Flohrs, Range Science Arthur Jon Forst, Agricultural Science Scott William Foxhoven, Agronomy Jessica Lee Francis, Horticulture Katie Marie Freng, Animal Science Courtney Ann Gades, Agricultural Science Gavin Patrick Gassman, Agronomy Joseph H Gerber, Landscape Architecture Andrew J Gerdes, Agricultural Systems Technology Henry Jacob Goeden, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Bryan Donald Goettsch, Animal Science Eric Roy Grismer, Agronomy Daniel Patrick Haden, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Trevor Michael Hansen, Animal Science Lukas James Hanson, Agricultural Systems Technology Abraham Douglas Hauge, Agricultural Business Marcus John Heiling, Agronomy Michelle Marie Heisey, Animal Science Michael Lee Hofeldt, Agricultural Science Travis James Hofer, General Agriculture Annaliese Dawn Hoffman, Landscape Architecture Lexus B Hoffmann, Agricultural Business Ryan Douglas Hoffmann, Agronomy Ryan William Hopkins, Agronomy Nathan Victor George Howlett, Animal Science Cody Wade Jakobson, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership McKenzie Jo Jendersee, Animal Science Adam William Jungwirth, Agronomy Andrew Joseph Kappenman, Agricultural Business Keith Alan Konold, Agricultural Science Bridget Danielle Kramer, Animal Science Brent Robert Krause, Agricultural Systems Technology Thad Lonnie Krause, Agricultural Business Seth D Kreutzfeldt, Animal Science Andrew Joseph Larson, Animal Science Trevor Alan Larson, Agricultural Science Sarah Rae Libra, Animal Science Bryce James Lindeman, Agronomy Nicholas Scott Lynn, Agricultural Science Kay Amalia Marrs, Animal Science Andrew John McMahon, Agricultural Systems Technology Laura McMartin, Dairy Production Nathan James McMullen, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Tiffani Marie Meidl, Agricultural Science Alexander John Mergen, Range Science Lance Farley Merrick, Agronomy David James Merxbauer, Agronomy Jacob Evan Meyer, Agricultural Science Darrin Jon Middendorf, Agricultural Business Lynelle Loree Mogler, Agricultural Business Elizabeth Mary Naviaux, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Rebecca A Newman, Agricultural Systems Technology Keith David Nosbush, Agricultural Systems Technology Lexy Kristine Nuesch, Agricultural Science Joshua Francis Platt, Agronomy Dwayne Dell Redlin, Agricultural Business Jacob Thomas Reed, General Agriculture Trevor Theodore Regas, Horticulture Christopher Loren Reiter, Agricultural Systems Technology Aaron Jon Ringgenberg, Animal Science Katherine Marie Robinson, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Trevor Alan Ruesch, Agronomy Joseph Glen Ruppert, Agricultural Science Marilyn Rachel Salfer, Agricultural Science Bryce Douglas Sayler, General Agriculture Kelcy Jade Schaunaman, Agricultural Business Jonathan Mark Schmit, Agricultural Business Nicholas Lee Selchert, Agricultural Systems Technology Ashley Joy Shumski, Animal Science Allyssa Kay Sims, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Deron Edward Soderholm, Agricultural Science Jacob Lynn Sorensen, Agricultural Science Savanna Rae Sperle, Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership Morgan Taylor Spronk, Animal Science Andrew Robert Sterk, Agronomy Margaret Jo Stiles, Dairy Production Kiefer Wade TeGrootenhuis, Animal Science Amy Louise VanDerWerff, Animal Science 26 or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page 27.

28 Christopher Michael Wall, Agricultural Systems Technology Cordell Joseph Windschitl, Agronomy Robin Scot Wieseler, Agronomy Ella Caryn Woroniecki, Animal Science Benjamin Ross Wiest, General Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Biological Science Brook Marie Anderson, Biology Madison Elizabeth Kral, Biology Paul Charles Balderramos, Biology Taylor Linder, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Alyssa Jo Bump, Human Biology Sara Jo Maloney, Biology Jessica Leah Callahan, Biology Christina ShengNan Parsley, Biology Cody Gene Lee Christian, Biology Avery Marie Roy, Biology Tanner Eugene Clausen, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Jessie Faith Shepherd, Ecology & Environmental Science Brenna Ruth Conley, Biology Collin J Sherlock, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Christopher Michael Frerichs, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Jennifer Ashley Sisneros, Biology Nicole Taylor Fritz, Biology Benjamin Clark Sorenson, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Dylan Alan Jon Gravenhof, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Alex Christian Soupir, Biology Jenna Michelle Haag, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Tessa Rae Stoltenburg, Biology Ryan Benjamin Hansen, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Jacob Christopher Thomsen, Biology Brenna Marie Hatlestad, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Dakota Nicholas Weathers, Microbiology Daniel Wilkins Hohenthaner, Biology Eric Michael Weber, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Matthew Joseph Hummel, Ecology & Environmental Science Stephanie Atina Wootton, Biology Mitchell Chan Keena, Human Biology Brielle Soo Yun Yackley, Biology 10am Program Austin Jon Brandes Logan Ruth Egland Ryan Nicholas Fair Associate of Science in Agriculture Robert John Foiles Holly Lohren Howie Brooklyn Taylor Pischke Tyler Scott Hauser Justin Nicholas Krell Nicholas Allen Stensaas Baccalaureate Degrees Academic Honors Cum Laude Equal to or greater than 3.5 and less than 3.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average Magna Cum Laude Equal to or greater than 3.7 and less than 3.9 Cumulative Grade Point Average Summa Cum Laude Equal to or greater than 3.9 Cumulative Grade Point Average Associate Degrees Academic Honors With Honor Equal to or greater than 3.5 and less than 3.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average With High Honor Equal to or greater than 3.7 and less than 3.9 Cumulative Grade Point Average With Highest Honor Equal to or greater than 3.9 Cumulative Grade Point Average or Indicate Academic Honor, key found on page

29 pm program CONFERRING DEGREES IN: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS 28

30 2 pm Commencement Program PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar/arr. James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Star Spangled Banner By Francis Scott Key/Arr. James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director INTRODUCTIONS Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University HONORARY MARSHALS Tim Steele, MFA, Professor, School of Design Deb Farver, Pharm.D., Professor, Pharmacy Practice RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TOUGH love, HARD work, EARNED wins and memories MADE! Mike Huether, Mayor, Sioux Falls, S.D. 2pm Program RECOGNITION OF HONORARY DEGREE Senator Tim Johnson RECOGNITION OF STUDENT HONORS Dennis D. Hedge, Pharm.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs RECOGNITION OF ARMY AND AIR FORCE COMMISSIONEES Lt. Col. Craig D. McCuin, Air Force ROTC Lt. Col. Corey Norris, Army ROTC INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Andi Fouberg, President and CEO of the South Dakota State University Alumni Association COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Allyson Helms, Pharmacy AUTHORIZATION OF DEGREES The Honorable Bob Sutton, President of the South Dakota Board of Regents PRESENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE CLASS Gary Anderson, SDSU Faculty Senate representative and Professor, Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D., President of the University and College Deans RECESSIONAL Fanfare, March and Celebration By James Coull SDSU Symphonic Band Jacob Wallace, D.M.A., Director Kevin Kessler, D.M.A., Director 29

31 Processional BANNER CARRIERS Michael Dianovsky, Ph.D., College of Arts and Sciences Renee Oscarson, Ph.D., College of Education and Human Sciences Vickie Mix, Ph.D., Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Jay Gunaje, Pharm.D., College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Amy Pedersen, M.Ed., University College Mary Moeller, Ed.D., Faculty FACULTY MARSHALS Teresa Seefeldt, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Nancy Lyons, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Consumer Sciences 2pm Program PRESENTATION OF COLORS: Chandler Bauer, Air Force ROTC Bramm Pickner, Air Force ROTC George Hoerichs, Army ROTC Erin Holdsclaw, Army ROTC WAPA HA OR EAGLE STAFF The staff represents honor and tradition and symbolizes the spirit of leadership, achievement, bravery, and sacredness. Representations of the staff can be seen at the beginning of an event or ceremony. As the staff is carried in front of the procession, it is a reflection of the core philosophy that embodies the founding principles of respect. INTERNATIONAL SASHES International graduates participating in today s commencement ceremonies are wearing sashes that allow them to proudly represent their countries. The colors within each sash represent the colors of their nation s flag. 30

32 Tim Steele, MFA HONORARY MARSHAL BFA, FORT WRIGHT COLLEGE OF THE HOLY NAMES, 1978 MFA, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, 1980 Hired with the directive of beginning the graphic design program in 1985, Michael (Tim) Steele leaves the program today with more than 130 majors and a recognized professional degree that has graduates working in design firms, advertising agencies and corporations across the nation. Steele s classroom contributions were his courses in typography, branding and advanced type and image. In 1990, Steele was awarded the Poynter Institute for Media Studies Excellence in Teaching Award and the SDSU F.O. Butler Excellence in Teaching Award in He became head of the Visual Arts Department in 2010 and later was appointed chair of the Faculty of Design, a faculty group charged with studying, discussing and eventually recommending how SDSU design disciplines could work together to revitalize design study. The committee s collaborative work resulted in the formation of the Division of Design in 2014 with Steele as interim director. The School of Design officially organized in 2015 with Steele as its founding director. All programs within the school were granted to offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts (art, graphic design, interior design and architecture) and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, along with the professional curricula needed to insure licensure and for students to compete nationally in art, design and architecture. 2pm Program In 2017, Steele was recognized for his service with the Dr. Harold and Barbara Bailey Award for Excellence in Academic Department Leadership. Steele s design work for many Brookings and South Dakota companies focused on branding and name design. His work has been published in Graphis, the international journal of graphic communication, and his fine artwork has been included in more than 100 exhibitions statewide, nationally and internationally. 31

33 Deb Farver, Pharm.D. HONORARY MARSHAL PHARM.D., UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, pm Program Debra Farver has been a member of the Department of Pharmacy Practice of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions for more than 30 years. Additionally, she has practiced clinical pharmacy in Yankton at the South Dakota Human Services Center and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Farver has taught numerous pharmacy courses with a particular emphasis on interprofessional and interdepartmental education. She also served as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students completing their advanced pharmacy practices experiences in internal medicine and psychiatry. Farver has been recognized for her passionate and engaged teaching style with the Edward Patrick Hogan Excellence in Teaching Award in Her impact on the profession of pharmacy was recently acknowledged by the South Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists lifetime achievement Gary W. Karel Lecture Award. She has served as author or co-author for articles in peer-reviewed journals along with numerous presentation and posters at the local, state and national level. 32

34 Mayor Mike Huether GUEST SPEAKER Mike Huether tackles each God-given day and motivates others to do the same. No matter the cause, challenge or role, he works to make a positive difference and memories along the journey. Best known as Mayor Mike, he was sworn in as mayor of Sioux Falls, May 17, 2010, capturing a dream held since the sixth grade. Soundly re-elected in 2014, he has proven that government can GET STUFF DONE. He firmly believes that when working together, anything can be accomplished. Huether s leadership and business skills were honed for 15 years at Citibank in South Dakota, New York and Texas. In 1999, he was recruited to drive the development efforts of PREMIER Bankcard in Sioux Falls. After 10 years, he resigned as executive vice president to focus full-time on earning the honor to serve the people of Sioux Falls. Before working in corporate America, Huether was influenced by mentors at Yankton High School and South Dakota State University, where his Huey s Bucks and Jackrabbits bloodline was nurtured. 2pm Program Uncle Mike relies on and cherishes his family the most. Cindy, his bride of 31 years, not only is Sioux Falls first lady but also has served in many capacities including as executive director of the Sioux Falls Tennis Association. The Huethers were recently honored as the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Family of the Year, and also South Dakota s Tennis Hero by Tennis magazine. 33

35 Senator Tim Johnson CITATION FOR THE HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE 2pm Program Tim Johnson has been honored to serve the people of South Dakota in the South Dakota Legislature ( ), the U.S. House of Representatives ( ) and the U.S. Senate ( ). During his years in Congress, he enjoyed partnering with SDSU and the community of Brookings. This collaboration resulted in funds for the Edgar S. McFadden Northern Plains Biostress Lab; the Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Building; and the renovation of Solberg Hall. Within the Brookings community, he worked with the city leadership on funds to enhance the downtown area and the Boys and Girls Club. Throughout his years in Congress, he worked to ensure that South Dakotans would have access to clean drinking water. He wrote and garnered support for the Mni Wiconi project that served southwestern South Dakota, an area that had long suffered from low water supplies and poor water quality. Subsequent projects included the Mid Dakota Rural Water System (1991) and the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System Act of He was honored for his work for rural America by the National Farmers Union, which presented him with the prestigious Friend of the Family Farmer Award. As chairman of the banking committee from 2011 to 2015, he highlighted the often-overlooked needs of community banks, rural housing and rural transportation systems. He was recognized with the Main Street Hero award from the Independent Community Bankers of America. Johnson secured $10 million to fund the deep underground science lab at the Homestake Mine in Lead. The funding was critical in keeping the mine open and viable at a time when closure was imminent. Today, the mine is a national leader in physics research. Johnson, who was recognized for his exceptional legislative effort on behalf of the enlisted men and women with the L. Mendel Rivers Legislative Award, was also recognized by The South Dakota National Guard with the Williamson Militia Award. 34

36 Allyson Helms STUDENT SPEAKER Allyson Helms is a graduating senior from Waseca, Minnesota. She graduates from the Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College with a major in pharmaceutical sciences and minors in biology and speech communications. She has presented her research in small-group communication both regionally and nationally, was recognized as second in the nation at the National Collegiate Honors Conference for her work, and was this year s recipient of the Schultz- Werth award. She has been on both the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions and Fishback Honors College dean s lists every semester. 2pm Program On campus, Helms has been active with the Students Association, serving most recently as president and will continue as vice president next year. She has been involved with Phi Lambda Sigma, Kappa Psi and APhA-ASP, which are several pharmacy organizations as well as three honors societies and the Fishback Honors College Student Organization. She is a peer mentor for the Fishback Honors College and a member of its recruitment team. She was an anatomy intern and teaching team member and served as a teaching assistant for both Honors 100 and Pharmacy 109 courses. She is a published author, has presented at conferences in every state in the Midwest and lobbied in Pierre on behalf of the students of South Dakota State. Going forward, she will continue in the pharmacy program for two more years before earning her Pharm.D. After her doctoral graduation, she intends to pursue two years of pharmacy residencies; first in general hospital and then in hospital administration with plans to run a large hospital pharmacy someday. She hopes to be able to come back to SDSU, or another pharmacy school, and teach at least part time and continue her role in politics by running in a local election. 35