University of Wisconsin-Stout COMMENCEMENT May Twelfth Two Thousand and Twelve 9:30 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College of Management The Graduate School 2:00 p.m. College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics The Graduate School Johnson Fieldhouse University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin Julie Furst-Bowe, Ed.D. Provost Presiding University of Wisconsin-Stout is the first Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient in higher education.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM May 12th, 2012 9:30 a.m. Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Ceremony Musical Prelude University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert Band Dr. Aaron M. Durst, Director FACULTY MARSHALS James K. Tenorio, Ed.D, Professor Richard J. Tyson, ABD, Associate Professor Susan K. Hunt, M.F.A., Professor Susan Foxwell, M.S., Research Administrator Presiding *Processional Welcome Dr. Julie Furst-Bowe Provost University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert Band Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Dr. Julie Furst-Bowe Dr. Aaron M. Durst, Director Readers *National Anthem University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert Band Star Spangled Banner Dr. Aaron M. Durst, Director Vocal led by Lacey Seefeldt, Soprano 9:30 a.m. Stephen Michael Collie, M.S., Senior Lecturer Welcome to the Stout Alumni Association Mark Parsons Vice Chancellor University Advancement and Marketing 2:00 p.m. Susan Collie, M.S., Senior Lecturer Musical Selections Stout Symphonic Singers Because We Believe Words and Music by Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Amy Foster-Gillies; Arranged by Mac Huff Dr. Patrick M. Liebergen, Conductor Patrick Hoffman, Percussion Assisting with Graduate Student Hooding 9:30 a.m. James P. Keyes, Ph.D., Professor Julie Watts, Ph.D., Professor Introduction of Guest Speaker Address to Graduates The Lord Bless You and Keep You Composer Unknown Dr. Charles W. Sorensen Chancellor Dr. Patrick M. Liebergen, Conductor Karen Wilber, Piano 2:00 p.m. Robert H. Peters, Ph.D., Associate Dean Christine R. Peterson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Recipient of joint honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Commencement Speaker Dr. Dwight and Linda Davis Dr. Dwight Davis Pg. 4-5 Conferring of Degrees Chancellor Sorensen Presentation of Diplomas Chancellor Sorensen Please withhold your applause until all of the 9:30 a.m. ceremony College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College of Management The Graduate School Pg. 7-8 Pg. 9-13 Pg. 15 graduates from each college have been presented Immediately following the ceremony, all graduates and guests are invited to a reception in the Multipurpose room, on the lower level of the Sports and Fitness Center. 2:00 p.m. ceremony *Playing of Alma Mater College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert Band Alma Mater, Pg.32 Pg. 17-20 Pg. 21-25 Pg. 27-30 Dr. Aaron M. Durst, Director Vocal led by Lacey Seefeldt, Soprano As a courtesy to the graduates, all guests are requested to remain in their seats during the ceremony. A professional photographer will photograph each graduate as they cross the stage. The firm will send a free color proof to each graduate in approximately 10 days; they may keep the proof, whether or not an order is placed. There will be opportunities to take photographs in the Fieldhouse, following the ceremony. *Recessional *Please Stand University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert Band Proud Heritage by William Latham Dr. Aaron M. Durst, Director
Joint Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa University of Wisconsin-Stout confers the degrees upon CONFERRING of Honorary Doctor DEGREES Joint Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa Dwight and Linda Davis Dwight and Linda Davis University of Wisconsin-Stout confers the degrees Doctors of Humane Letters Honoris Causa upon Dwight and Linda Davis who have dedicated their lives to improving the communities where they have lived, the companies with which they have been associated and all forms of education across Wisconsin. You have given generously of your time, advice, and financial resources to advance the mission of UW-Stout, which will have a lasting effect for decades to come. For years you have provided multiple annual scholarships to UW-Stout students, and a few years ago established an endowed chair to support transformational leadership. This endowment aids the university in carrying out various initiatives to maintain excellence and relevancy. In 2009, the United Way of Marathon County recognized you for over thirty years of leadership and philanthropic contributions by conferring the Tocqueville Award, the highest award given by United Way. Your efforts extend to many other areas. You have supported the arts, parks and recreation, animal welfare, historic preservation, senior citizen programs and youth development in Wausau, Chippewa Falls and Door County. Education has always held a special place in your hearts. You are graduates of UW-Stout, and as an undergraduate, Dwight became involved with the American Industry Project, an initiative to assure that the curriculum at UW-Stout was in sync with the needs of the business world. Lifelong learners, Dwight obtained a doctorate and used that credential to move through the faculty and administrative ranks until becoming president of the North Central Technical College in Wausau. After nearly twenty successful years in education, you moved on to the private sector, taking leadership positions at Wausau Insurance Companies, where you later served as president, and finally, serving as chairman and CEO of Greenheck Corporation of Schofield, Wisconsin. Greenheck has grown to be a global leader in the air movement and control industry under your leadership. UW-Stout has benefited from this growth through your company s employment of a significant number of Stout graduates, and the company s donation of ventilation equipment for UW-Stout facilities. Furthermore, you ensured that all these organizations placed a priority on supporting and benefiting the communities in which they operated. Your dedication to the betterment of the state of Wisconsin, higher education and your community has earned you these citations. It is our high honor to award to you these degrees, given in Menomonie, Wisconsin, this 12th day of May 2012. Dr. Charles W. Sorensen, Chancellor Spring Commencement 2012 5
COLLEGE of Arts, Humanities and SOCIAL Sciences Candidates presented by Raymond Hayes, M.A., Interim Dean CONFERRING of BACCALAUREATE DEGREES 9:30 a.m. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College of Management Applied Social Science Jeffrey Sweat, Ph.D., Program Director Maren Terese Conradi* Duluth, MN Lakayana Michael Drury Haley Michelle Felts Burnsville, MN Clayton James Maricle** Genoa City, WI Scott Thomas Perlick Sarona, WI Nicole Ries** Lino Lakes, MN Christina Rucci Blaine, MN Sean Anton Schuh Game Design and Development Diane Christie, Ph.D., Program Director Andrew Bensen* Amery, WI Chayne Bradley Bourget Cadott, WI Laura Marie Davis Long Lake, MN Sijia Zheng** Chengdu, Sichuan, China Professional Communication and Emerging Media Matthew Livesey, Ph.D., Program Director Kerstin Danielle Johnson* Ripon, WI Lauryn A. Seering* Britta Voigt* Cameron, WI Technical Communication Matthew Livesey, Ph.D., Program Director Naomi De Lara Maui, HI Jerad Maplethorpe Elk River, MN Jeffrey Scott Medema Tomah, WI Roseanne Meier Edgar, WI Elizabeth Ann Nikoley Farmington, MN Andrew Petrun** Roseville, MN Andrew Robert Schneider Hortonville, WI Sara Marie Stary Augusta, WI Adam Charles Wheeler Barron, WI Jenny Xiong BACCALAUREATE DEGREES: Summa Cum Laude graduates are identified by blue and white cordons, Magna Cum Laude by white cordons, and Cum Laude by blue cordons. Honor students are recognized in the program as follows: *Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.5) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.7) ***Summa Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.9) Honors are subject to final report. Please withhold your applause until all of the graduates from each college have been presented. Harvey Hall Theatre The 95-year-old, historic theater reopened on April 1, 2011, after a $5.6 million renovation last fall and winter. The theater, originally called Stout Institute Auditorium, opened on May 30, 1916. The renovation included reconstruction of the stage and stage rigging, lighting and sound systems, dressing rooms, entrance, vestibules and box office. In keeping with the historic nature of a 1920s theater, the aesthetics are very warm, comfortable and welcoming. Actor James Whitmore, presidential hopeful John F. Kennedy and the Vienna Boys Choir are just some of the well-known people and performers who have appeared on stage at historic Harvey Hall Theatre at UW-Stout.
COLLEGE of ARTS, HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES Candidates presented by Raymond Hayes, M.A., Interim Dean Bachelor of Fine Arts COLLEGE of MANAGEMENT Candidates Presented by Abel Adekola, D.B.A., Dean Art Tamara Brantmeier, M.F.A., Program Director Samantha Abramczyk Greenfield, WI Lauren Marie Anderson North Fond du Lac, WI Dustin A. Arnes Cumberland, WI Christopher Bartlett* Neenah, WI Caitlin Jaine Bohac Kansasville, WI Charlinda Ann Brewster Andrew James Bryan Jake Butler Roberts, WI Justin Michael Cameron Allison Casper Amy Marie Adeline Dircks* Shakopee, MN Katie Marie Driver** Eden Prairie, MN Claire Erickson Northfield, MN Nathan W. Eul Faribault, MN Krista Lauren Farrell* Hannah Mae Ford Reedsburg, WI Katey Fortun Westby, WI Brittany Gadbois* Lindstrom, MN Kelsey Ann Gomez** Chanhassen, MN Erik Gordon Waconia, MN Julia Guettler Melissa Dean Halverson Delano, MN Kelsey Elizabeth Hansen Brooklyn Park, MN Melissa Hoch La Crescent, MN Jacquelyn Rae Holmes Waunakee, WI Scott Speer Ingram Chesterfield, MO Kaitlin Kalan*** Owatonna, MN Daniel Kanitz Lakeville, MN Gary Lee Keeler** Cumberland, WI Catherine Kiesler** New Richmond, WI Thomas Jacob Kilber Oshkosh, WI Sophie Kjeldgaard** Milwaukee, WI Collin Knoff Cottage Grove, MN Shanna Rose Knueppel Holmen, WI Raechel Anne Kok* Anoka, MN Chelsey Jean Kosmatka Sleepy Eye, MN Ashley E. Krant Belle Plaine, MN Ann Marie Kressin Bloomer, WI Simon Lacey Shoreview, MN Benjamin Thomas Landry New Richmond, WI Kayla Langhans Mound, MN Christina Larsen Susan Grace Lepro** Verona, WI Art continued Tamara Brantmeier, M.F.A., Program Director Stephanie Jo Libby Duluth, MN Andy Liddell Jesse D. Lindhorst* Brooklyn Park, MN Kelli Ryan Lubahn Trempealeau, WI Dustin J. Lumsden Saint Croix Falls, WI Lauren A. Mahoney Delafield, WI Andrea Elizabeth Manor Fall Creek, WI Logan Andrew McDermot Kaukauna, WI Kelly McDermott Eagan, MN Sarah M. Melaney* West Bend, WI Hailee Mierow Osceola, WI Tarissa Moss Neil Murray Jordan Nelson Waterford, WI Mitchell Pantzke Monticello, MN Mark Parker Prairie du Sac, WI Tonya Peck Katelyn Peissig* Abbotsford, WI Catie Perl Plymouth, WI Brian Pliner Christine Pogatchnik Monticello, MN Alex Klein Poniatowski Baraboo, WI Aaren Michal Reidel Lakeville, MN Clay Dirksen Reimer Bigelow, MN Alicia Caroline Riehle Roseville, MN Trent Joseph Roberts Fall Creek, WI Tiffany Rogers Brian William Rosenberg Luis N Santiago Maple Grove, MN Alysha Schmitt Leah Schmitz Melissa Schnook Fond du Lac, WI Cynthia Schreiner Rib Lake, WI Natalie Rose Schroeder Kiel, WI Leigh Rose Schuh David J. Smith St. Croix Falls, WI Lou Vang Kathryn Elizabeth Verbrugge* Andover, MN Kelly Marie Vohnoutka Savage, MN Lorrie A. Von Ende Maple Grove, MN Rebecca Wood* Spring Valley, WI Samantha J Woodford Weyerhaeuser, WI Tou Tony Xiong Kristen Ziegler Cross Plains, WI Business Administration Mark Fenton, Ph.D., Program Director Andrew Albrecht Okabena, MN Christina Elizabeth Anderson Maple Grove, MN Erin Anderson David M. Bauer Nathan Becher Pulaski, WI Alec Beigle Oakdale, MN Sara Ann Marie Beran** Athens, WI Elizabeth Ann Best Glenwood City, WI Chelsea Rae Bogdonovich Loyal, WI Sarah Marie Bonneville Champlin, MN Daniel C. Borscheid Plymouth, MN Adam Bosacki Phillips, WI Nicholas A. Bradley Danielle Brenn Elk Mound, WI Ian Tyler Brown Cannon Falls, MN Amanda Buhr Clear Lake, WI Derrick Daniel Butchee Eagan, MN Tyler Cady Elmwood, WI Denise Marie Cannons Hurley, WI Chad William Christian Rogers, MN Brent Christianson Mondovi, WI Brady Close Cyrus Phillip Collins Kristine Marie Connell Savage, MN Brianna May Conrad South Kyle Gordon Conradt** Waupaca, WI Cassandra Rose Coopman** Waunakee, WI Nathan Cote Scott Michael Crooker* New Auburn, WI Robin Crosby* Kelly Connors DeBonville Onalaska, WI Steven M Deml Jr. Medford, WI Robert E. Devine* Elk Mound, WI Eric Daniel Dryer Washburn, WI Kayce Dubuque Boyceville, WI Jessica Anne Ellison Alexandra Epping*** Waunakee, WI Cory J. Feirn Cody Ferguson Iowa City, IA Julianne Marie Gee Nicole Gilbert Mahtomedi, MN Steven Greenhalgh Columbia Heights, MN Dechen Gurung*** Kathmandu, Nepal Business Administration continued Mark Fenton, Ph.D., Program Director Ryan Martin Gwiazdon Kaylyn M. Halama Independence, WI Eric Hellner Stevens Point, WI Ryan Steven Hertz Alma Center, WI Alexandra Hilderman Evan Hoffman Nathaniel James Hollerud Harrison Charles Hoody Andover, MN Gina Horn Rogers, MN Joshua Lee Huettner Sheboygan Falls, WI Brady Allen Isaacson Mondovi, WI Louis Janke Brady John Johnson Fall Creek, WI Daniel James Johnson Kaylie Ann Joseph Rogers, MN William Journeaux** Plover, WI Zachary Daniel Kelly* Boyceville, WI Taylor A. Kindschy Hayfield, MN Jordan B. Kinneman* Prescott, WI Angela Gail Koehler Colfax, WI David Kontny Mason, WI, WI Ryan Konz Joseph David Kuehn Brogan Kyhos Mosinee, WI Jordan LaBlanc* Clayton, WI LamYeuk Muk Hong Kong Shane Daniel Lange St. Charles, MN David Larson Warroad, MN Erica Marie Lebakken* Justin M. Leonsteiner Watertown, WI Dana M. Lieble** Keaton Riley Loose JoDee Martin** Wittenberg, WI Taylor Mattson Dana Lynn McBroom Ryan McCallson Hokah, MN Valerie Rose Meskill Phillips, WI Seth Messerschmidt Inver Grove Heights, MN Maxwell James Miller St. Louis Park, MN Tyler S. Moe Blue Mounds, WI Keena Nicole Mohr* Chao Moua Jeffery P. Murray Osseo, WI 8 University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Commencement 2012 9
COLLEGE of MANAGEMENT Candidates Presented by Abel Adekola, D.B.A., Dean COLLEGE of MANAGEMENT Candidates Presented by Abel Adekola, D.B.A., Dean Business Administration continued Mark Fenton, Ph.D., Program Director Samantha Nadeau Superior, WI James G. Oas Fall Creek, WI Jenna O Donahue Ryan Joseph Olson Washburn, WI Dane Allen Ostendorf St. Cloud, MN Jacob Owens Champlin, MN Swaraj B. Pandey Kathmandu, Nepal Alyssia Elizabeth Paskvan* Maplewood, MN Justin Wayne Pettis Osseo, WI Jordan Paige Randahl Bloomington, MN Luke Anthony Rieger Megan V. Roal Excelsior, MN Garrett P. Rue Strum, WI Michael William Schmidt* Centuria, WI Karisa Kim Schroeder Wisconsin Rapids, WI Thomas Eric Sims Trevor, WI Kyle Skoglund Brooklyn Park, MN Miranda Jo Speckel** Buffalo, MN Cody Lloyd Stewart** Plum City, WI Alexandra Tarasewicz* Ashland, WI Kassandra Rae Taylor* Bruce, WI Brittany Teegarden Kazmir C. Teuteberg Delafield, WI David Thao Cottage Grove, WI Rachel Michele Thompson*** Burnsville, MN Alisha Todd Farmington, MN Vincent Tuminello Fall Creek, WI Sarah M. Vauk Spicer, MN Ivone Vazquez Abbotsford, WI Clint Vincent Greenville, WI Megan Alyssa VonGillern Iron River, WI Dayna Walz Glenwood City, WI Miranda M. Wellnitz Arpin, WI Scott David Wendlandt Marshfield, WI Eric D. Wester* Milltown, WI Joel Michael Whited Taylor Elizabeth Wild Apple Valley, MN Bridget Winson Merrillan, WI Houa Xiong Bailey Rae Young Winona, MN Dan Younger Andrew Zahler St. Michael, MN Brent Zank Neillsville, WI Golf Enterprise Management Kristine Schoonover, M.S., Program Director Connor Lloyd Bauer Shoreview, MN Andrew Ray Brockman Bruce, WI Brent Buesing* Little Canada, MN Travis L. Chadderdon Waseca, MN Kyle Christian Cascade, WI Kristine Marie Connell Savage, MN Lukas Dreger Eagle River, WI Ryan K. Droege Cameron,WI Ryan Garry Afton, MN Jacob William Holtz* Muskego, WI Ed Huberty Sheboygan, WI Kendrick Andrew Johnson* Jared Kowalske Franklin, WI Trevor Kuhn Erin La Haye Scottsdale, AZ Keith Lahde Somerset, WI Jacob John Latendresse Crystal Lake, IL Cameron Laufenberg Highland, WI Kathryn Ann Nicastro Mondovi, WI Nathaniel Niles** New Richmond, WI Scott Olmer Elizabeth Marie Pogue Shawn Quella*** Joshua Lee Ray Edgerton, WI Alex B. Repsa Port Edwards, WI Andy Smith Grand Marais, MN Justin W. Smykowski** Alden, NY Michael Tabbert* Janesville, WI Mathew Tryggestad Amery, WI Alec Woods-McCormick*** Loveland, CO Christopher Young New Berlin, WI Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Kristal Gerdes, M.S., Program Director Christopher Edward Abell Cedar Grove, WI Kelsey Anderson New Hope, MN Mallary Rose Anderson Red Wing, MN Kayleigh Apel** Pardeeville, WI Teal A. Armagost Iron River, WI Jacob Paul Barbian Fort Atkinson, WI Kyle David Behling Cambridge, WI Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management continued Kristal Gerdes, M.S., Program Director Levi Donald Blodgett Spring Valley, WI Jacob Bohlman** Campbellsport, WI Andrea Therese Burbey* West Allis, WI Meghan Ann Butkus Minocqua, WI Samantha A. Carlin Inver Grove Heights, MN Gabrielle Clapp Burlington, WI James Cornelius Mt. Prospect, IL Adrianna Lee D Angelo* Plymouth, WI Kenneth Danielson Clear Lake, WI Zach William Dorn Beaver Dam, WI Shannon Rachel Favorite** Sun Prairie, WI Nicholas M. Felton Baraboo, WI Trevor Fiege Christina Marlene Freund Buffalo, MN Heidi Froehlich Branden Gay Calgary, Alberta, Canada Melody Rose Gossett Dustin Ronald Green Rosemount, MN Jessica Lynn Hammond* Mounds View, MN Samantha Hansen Blaine, MN Jonathan S. Hanson Theresa, WI Leah Hauck Brittany Tasha Hektner Bloomington, MN Troy M. Henricks Waukesha, WI Matthew Herman** Brooklyn Park, MN Jacob William Holtz* Muskego, WI Heather Hudak Washburn, WI Megan Ann Hurley Wrightstown, WI Savannah Leigh Hutchinson** Taylor Alise Jeans Forest Lake, MN Nichole Lynn Johnson Rosemount, MN Anna Jones Wild Rose, WI Emily Marie Jubert Carrie Kayreen Kearney Rosemount, MN Laurel Kirsten Kemper Brittany Kenyon St. Louis Park, MN Stephen M. Kikta Warrens, WI Laura Elizabeth Killberg Fond du Lac, WI Anna Ruth King* Duluth, MN Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Beloit, WI Janie Krause* Navarino, WI Keith Charles Krause Kenosha, WI Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management continued Kristal Gerdes, M.S., Program Director Ryan Michael Kronberger Neillsville, WI Nick Kronebusch* Mollie Krupp St. Louis Park, MN James Richard Kulidge Antioch, IL Clint Loker Sussex, WI Tyler Stephen Mader Jesslyn Majeres** Excelsior, MN Genevieve L. Marks Mc Farland, WI Brynn McBroom Siren, WI Manda McCuen Melanie McLean Inver Grove Heights, MN Caitlin McNally Winona, MN Lyndsey Melcher* Watertown, WI Andrea L. Miesen Springfield, MN Nickasha Cassandra Miller Negril, Jamaica Erica D. Neumann** Katie Elizabeth Ogaard Red Wing, MN Amanda Jolene Ohaks Northfield, MN Kaitlyn Padlock** Kenosha, WI Kelsey Penrod Rosemount, MN Angela Mary Raasch Zumbrota, MN Matthew Reding Auburndale, WI Heather Reid* Kenosha, WI Kelli N. Roessler* Waunakee, WI Elliot Rohrer Neenah, WI Samantha Sarna Buffalo, MN Sarah Sawasky*** Jennifer Schlitz** Prior Lake, MN Rachael Michelle Schmidt*** Shell Lake, WI Jacob Christopher Scholin Charles Schretenthaler Christopher R. Schuelke Gilman, WI Chelsea Sinjem Plymouth, MN Abigail Smith Sauk City, WI Emma Christine Sommers Whitefish Bay, WI Samantha Sorensen** Rogers, MN Jordan Paul Speros Hayward, WI Kellan Michael Srur Burnsville, MN Kevin Stanton Wisconsin Rapids, WI Veronica Leigh Steeno New Franken, WI Nicholas David Stenzel* Bloomingdale, IL Michael Stott Lake Zurich, IL 10 University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Commencement 2012 11
COLLEGE of MANAGEMENT Candidates Presented by Abel Adekola, D.B.A., Dean COLLEGE of MANAGEMENT Candidates Presented by Abel Adekola, D.B.A., Dean Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management continued Kristal Gerdes, M.S., Program Director Elyse Marie Swenson Jenna Thomsen Nowthen, MN Rebecca Jo Thrift Maple Grove, MN Ryan James Waas Campbellsport, WI Nicole Welch** Joshua Travis White Waukesha, WI Megan B. Wilhelm Manitowoc, WI Dylan Wood* Stevens Point, WI Allison Wysocki* Stevens Point, WI Lee Yeng Xiong Nellie Nhou Xiong** Onalaska, WI Huiyu Zhang Beijing, China Francesca Zins Montgomery, MN Industrial Management Wendy Dittmann, Ed.D., Program Director Aaron Michael Warner* Clear Lake, WI Management Wendy Dittmann, Ed.D., Program Director Wesley James Ahlansberg* Sun Prairie, WI Michael Albrecht* Tori Jo Alt* Plain, WI Jennifer Lynn Anderson Downing, WI Ryan John Bettin Clintonville, WI Elizabeth Bjerklien* New Richmond, WI Hannah Faye Blakey Merrill, WI Fayona Kay Marie Ferguson Kingston, Jamaica Paula Joann Brey* Loyal, WI Tami L. Brown*** Chilton, WI Tina Buchli* Holmen, WI Kathleen Denise Butke* Cleveland, WI Alexander W. Calder Kenosha, WI Jamie Anne Clark Siren, WI Sam Collar Neenah, WI Jeri A. Colvin Farmington, MN Nathan Crist Denmark, WI Lance Edward Dehnel Mosinee, WI Sashagay Andrene Downer Ocho Rios St. Ann, Jamaica Management continued Wendy Dittmann, Ed.D., Program Director Dustin Dreawves Vicki Ann Frami Oconomowoc, WI Laura Elizabeth Funk Pleasant Prairie, WI Tim J. Gaffney* Kaukauna, WI Edward Louis Harm Cadott, WI Rochelle Chang Her Brad Harrison Hill Jr. Oshkosh, WI Scott Stewart Hineline Jr. Craig Jahnke* Marathon, WI Raymond C. Johnson Jr Baldwin, WI Shelly Johnson Strum, WI Jamal Khan Matthew Steven Kruse Richfield, MN Angela Lartch Wyoming, MN Marilyn Lautenschlaeger*** New Holstein, WI Serena Lindfors* Shell Lake, WI Robin Manke Westby, WI Nathan Martin Maves Holcombe, WI Daniel S. Meier Joseph Michels Ripon, WI Kent David Mohr*** John Nikolai** Colfax, WI Adam Paul Oas Fall Creek, WI Carole Marie Ostrom Crystal Lake, IL Miranda R. Path* Warrens, WI Karen Peterson** Brittney Reiter West Allis, WI Lisa Marie Robson Sheboygan Falls, WI Mary Ann Rollins Chili, WI David John Schuh*** Cascade, WI Janet A. Schumacher** Sheboygan, WI Claudia Showers Lima, Peru Nathaniel Siats New Richmond, WI Jacquelyn S. Strohmeyer Tomah, WI Jessica Ann Turner Boyceville, WI Jacob Cade Umhoefer Menomonee Falls, WI Chris Peter Van Sambeek Alicia Marie Von Haden* Trempealeau, WI Kimberly Dawn Wallmuller* Neenah, WI Amy Michelle Willi* Shannon J. Wise Barbara A. Wiskow** Greenville, WI Property Management Douglas Kennedy, J.D., Program Director Michael J. Braatz Ixonia, WI Keith Cousins Heather Hudak Washburn, WI Cody Kaplanek Aniwa, WI Jared Thomas McKie Scandia, MN Benjamin David Rearick Sarah Vian Sparta, WI Clint Vincent Greenville, WI Retail Merchandising and Management Kathleen Cochran, Ph.D., Program Director Laura Abel** Marshall, MN Bridget Barron Oakdale, MN Meaghan Jean Brigl Eagan, MN Nicole Burkel* Pulaski, WI Kayla Marie Choromanski Maple Grove, MN Brittany Rose Cormican Black River Falls, WI Gina Fishbeck* Oakdale, MN Taylor Friedlander Michelle Gilman* Winona, MN Carly Grover Zumbrota, MN Jenna Lee Huseboe** Jenna Jaworski Matina Kyriakopoulos* Middleton, WI Jancyn Stearns Lepke Stoddard, WI Shannon Christine Maanum** Amery, WI Megan Makowski Hartford, WI JoDee Martin** Wittenberg, WI Mikaela Anne McElroy Edina, MN Elizabeth Mendoza Inver Grove Heights, MN Emily Ann Meyer New Richland, MN Ashley Mulloy** Cassie Lynn Nelson Superior, WI Kaeli Jean Oberman Excelsior, MN Amanda Packer Baldwin, WI Elizabeth Ruth Perren Port Washington, WI Brianna Lynn Person Alyssa Roggow Prior Lake, MN Melanie J. Rudy Eleva, WI Grace Ellen Salwasser Cottage Grove, MN Kaari Ann Schneider*** Maple Grove, MN Retail Merchandising and Management continued Kathleen Cochran, Ph.D., Program Director Sarah M. Vauk Spicer, MN Brittany Nichole Waltz Ellsworth, WI Marriah Wieneke* Lismore, MN Jesse David Youness Inver Grove Heights, MN Service Management Katherine Lui, Ph.D., Program Director Daniel Churchill* Kevin Allen Henschel Elkhart Lake, WI Karianne Byrne Lerum Tomah, WI Kristie Sabelko** Durand, WI Christine White* Glenwood City, WI Mai Joua Yang Supply Chain Management Gene Gutman, M.S., Program Director Michael Free Minnetonka, MN Eric Hellner Stevens Point, WI William Journeaux** Plover, WI Tyler S. Moe Blue Mounds, WI Jeremiah M. Nelson Ellsworth, WI Houa Xiong Sustainable Management Dennis Weibel, M.S., Program Director (on-line) Emily Susan Nispel 12 University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Commencement 2012 13
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates Presented by Jacalyn Wright Weissenburger, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Master of Science CONFERRING of GRADUATE DEGREES Risk Control Bryan Beamer, Ph.D., P.E., C.S.P., Program Director Thamer Ali Alaydaa Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Luke William Krumenauer Eagle River, WI Chee Chia Moua Ashley Neby Amit Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal Isaiah D. Skenandore De Pere, WI William P. Tealey Bloomer, WI David William Uetz Elk Mound, WI Technology Management James Keyes, Ph.D., Program Director Pranaya Baral Lalitpur, Nepal Richard A. Enz St. Louis Park, MN Michael Gerner Omro, WI Trija Joshi Lalitpur, Nepal Andrew Donald Lohoff Oshkosh, WI Mickey Pierce Irma, WI Michael R. Schwartz 9:30 a.m. The Graduate School The Graduate hoods awarded today are trimmed in velvet with the academic color of the discipline, as follows: Applied Psychology Career and Technical Education Education Family Studies and Human Development Food and Nutritional Sciences Information and Communication Technologies Manufacturing Engineering Marriage and Family Therapy Mental Health Counseling Operations and Supply Management Risk Control School Counseling School Psychology Technical and Professional Communication Technology Education Technology Management Training and Development Vocational Rehabilitation Gold Light Blue Light Blue Gold Science Gold Drab Orange Citron Kelly Green Drab Sage Green Light Blue Silver Crimson Blue Violet Drab Nile Green Sage Green Please withhold your applause until all of the graduates from each college have been presented. Technical and Professional Communication Julie Watts, Ph.D., Program Director Mark E. Andersen Thesis: The Wisconsin Uprising: A View From the e-trenches Neil Blaze Oshkosh, WI Carmen M. Butt Wautoma, WI Thesis: The Use of Social Media in Promoting Healthcare Institutions Julie Anne Dresen Racine, WI Nathaniel Fellows Dayton, MN Stephanie Elizabeth Magnuson Hoff Siphiwe Promise Mainjeni Manzini Swaziland Christopher Moellering Plymouth, MN Petra Monika Mohr Kelly Lynn-Ford Zepp Denver, CO Thesis: Distribution of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Types among College-level Developmental Writing Instructors in Colorado Training and Development Jeanette Kersten, Ed.D., Program Director Trina Blaschko Arcadia, WI Christopher Raymond Cote Leominster, MA Hagen Elliott Gunderson Fargo, ND David Martin Harris Po-ying Huang Taipei, Taiwan Willscovia Imari Inimah Buruburu, Nairobi Sadie Rose Larson Phillips, WI Anuradha Nigam Vallabh Vidya Nagar, India Howie Samb Bayport, MN Emmy VandenLangenberg Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award UW-Stout is the first recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for quality in higher education. Since that time, UW-Stout has worked with educational institutions in 39 states and 25 countries to share information and assist schools that are interested in quality improvement through the application of the Baldrige criteria. The Baldrige Award is presented by the President of the United States to businesses manufacturing and service, education and health care that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information and analysis, human resource focus, process management and business results.
COLLEGE of EDUCATION, HEALTH and HUMAN SCIENCES Candidates presented by Mary Hopkins-Best, Ed.D., Dean Bachelor of Arts CONFERRING of BACCALAUREATE DEGREES 2:00 p.m. College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics BACCALAUREATE DEGREES: Summa Cum Laude graduates are identified by blue and white cordons, Magna Cum Laude by white cordons, and Cum Laude by blue cordons. Honor students are recognized in the program as follows: Psychology Kathryn Hamilton, Ph.D., Program Director Alyssa R. Anderson* Prior Lake, MN Morgan Anderson Hastings, MN Jonathan D. Bandy Rogers, MN Jason Daniel Bauer* Emily Beer* Bryant, WI Kaitlin R. Brezovar Iola, WI Gregory Warren Bringgold Eagan, MN Sarah Jean Bruns* Ashland, WI Melissa Burton* Grantsburg, WI Laura Anne Butterfield Golden Valley, MN Shawn Carlson* Savage, MN Shannon Michelle Collett Belfair, WA Lindsey M. Crawford** Fridley, MN Morgan de Werd Chetek, WI Daniel Allan Drewek** Athens, WI Lindsey Egeland West Allis, WI Cori Fendt Watertown, WI Casey Stienecker Fitzwilliam Boyceville, WI Kelsy Gaida Vadnais Heights, MN Sarah Jean Gaustad Spring Valley, WI Nicole M Green Elk Mound, WI Rebecca Dora Greenfield Ashland, WI Kristine Haasch** Greenfield, WI Psychology continued Kathryn Hamilton, Ph.D., Program Director Caitlin Rosemary Borgerding Hinke Somerset, WI Kylee B. Holte Westby, WI Quinn Anthony Hrdlicka** Cornell, WI Kelsey Koniar Plymouth, MN Emily Anne Marciniak*** Lake Tomahawk, WI Shelby McClaflin* Burnsville, MN Denny McDonald Jr Mondovi, WI Kelley Mendalski*** Thorp, WI Hannah Rose Ottesen Muscoda, WI Natasha Amber Rotar Marshfield, WI Sabrina D. Scoville Richland Center, WI Brittany Constance Spiegel Breanna Stace Oregon, WI Holly Ann Stallons Greenwood, WI Christopher D. Stodola Barron, WI Andrew F. Straub* Marathon, WI Samuel Kenneth Swanson Savage, MN Jacqueline Jo Talmo John Teng Eden Prairie, MN Zachary Waldvogel Antigo, WI Daniel P. Walenski Rosholt, WI Kayla O. Winger Ellsworth, WI Megan C. Zwiefelhofer Bloomer, WI *Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.5) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.7) ***Summa Cum Laude (GPA of at least 3.9) Honors are subject to final report. Psychology Kathryn Hamilton, Ph.D., Program Director Bryce Bartelt** New Prague, MN Mai Xia Lao Jennifer Lynn Phillips Hayward, WI Please withhold your applause until all of the graduates from each college have been presented. Spring Commencement 2012 17
COLLEGE of EDUCATION, HEALTH and HUMAN SCIENCES Candidates presented by Mary Hopkins-Best, Ed.D., Dean COLLEGE of EDUCATION, HEALTH and HUMAN SCIENCES Candidates presented by Mary Hopkins-Best, Ed.D., Dean Art Education Tami Weiss M.S., Program Director Jay Blodgett Jalissa Kay Booth Sussex, WI Peter Mitchell Gjovik New Brighton, MN Kelly Anne House Daniel Kuchenbecker* Eagle River, WI Larissa Larson Boyceville, WI Jordan Nelson Waterford, WI Nathan Mark Netterlund Rice Lake, WI Kaitlin Renee Noll Nelson, WI Kaylee Marie Skinkis Seymour, WI Career, Technical Education and Training Melody Brennan, M.A., Program Director Stacey G. Austin** North Bend, WA Selena E. Becker** Justin John Borgwardt* Bandi Ryan Henke** Matthew James Hill Port Washington, WI Deane H. Karli Winona, MN Janel Mae Krolikowski Tony, WI Chell C. Luesse St. Bonifacius, MN Betty Jane Messenger*** Peshtigo, WI Susan Novak* Spencer K. Olson James A. Parker** Mondovi, WI Patricia L. Pedretti Robin Lynn Reed Kathryn Emma Shimkets Phillips, WI Allen David Smith Barron, WI Angela Kristine Televandos Rice Lake, WI Dietetics Karen Ostenso, M.S., R.D., C.D., Program Director Alexa Ann Ahler** Waukesha, WI Lindsey Marie Brost*** Gilman, WI Alex Clough* Mounds View, MN Samantha Donegan* Hugo, MN Susan Eberle** Spring Green, WI Nichole Marie Gramstrup Superior, WI Lacey Holzer Hammond, WI Tara Lee Johnson** Dietetics continued Karen Ostenso, M.S., R.D., C.D., Program Director Tyler Mathews Oconomowoc, WI Jillian McCabe Natalie E. Most Prescott, WI Chelsey Nelson Rochester. MN Melissa Panchyshyn Champlin, MN Andrea Rekdahl** Anoka, MN Kelsey E. Schauer Winona, MN Andrew Phillip Schnell Rosanne Wetzel Fond du Lac, WI Brianna Caroline Wolfe*** Alexandra C. Wright* Holmen, WI Early Childhood Education Jill Klefstad, Ed.D., Program Director Ian Lawrence Billings Loyal, WI Stephanie J. Blomquist* Red Wing, MN Ashley Marie Borchardt** Pepin, WI Aubrey Boubelik Eagan, MN Jena Rae Carey* Baldwin, WI Raechel Elizabeth Daniel Marshfield, WI Samantha Dehnke Lakeville, MN Kent M. Dorney Holcombe, WI Teresa Lynn Douglas Elkhorn, WI Alyssa Duffy* River Falls, WI Sara Ann Engelking Alicia Gadient** Goodhue, MN Ashley Nicole Heusi Hixton, WI Amanda Marie Huehn Grantsburg, WI Lauren Ashley Jeffrey West Bend, WI Ashley Jochimsen Stetsonville, WI Claire Kaziak Rachel Ann Mohr Kristin D. Olson* Maplewood, MN Emily Jane Parker Arcadia, WI Kayman Brittany Swart Minnetonka, MN Family and Consumer Sciences Education Diane Klemme, Ph.D., Program Director Martha Kathryn Boehlke Germantown, WI Cecily Jane Evans Edina, MN Michelle Randi Lindberg Hixton, WI Jennifer Wurdemann** Brianna Yule Medford, MN Food Systems and Technology Naveen Chikthimmah, Ph.D., Program Director Rachel Ann Albin* Brianne Bata Alison M. Buxrude New Berlin, WI Chelsea R. Detloff* Minnetonka, MN Samantha Mae Harvey** Eveleth, MN Margaret Janzen Oshkosh, WI Susan M. LoRusso* Luck, WI Erin Molzner Sheboygan, WI Alexandra Nold Stewartville, MN Michelle J. Olson Maple Grove, MN Angela Ritchie Cumberland, WI Kathryn Renee Rossmiller* Mukwonago, WI Rebecca Trudeau* Sheboygan, WI Sarah J. Van Boxtel De Pere, WI Greta Andrea Weydauer Apple Valley, MN Human Development and Family Studies Amanda Barnett, Ph.D., Program Director Julie Zaloudek, Ph.D., Program Director (on-line program) Rattana Akey* Surin, Thailand Sarah Lynn Anderson Maiden Rock, WI Trista Sue Arendt** Bloomer, WI Jessica Arp* Eden Prairie, MN Shauna Elizabeth Barden Justus J. Bibeau White Bear Lake, MN Angela Marie Bodzislaw Chetek, WI Sara Lynne Bowen Woodville, WI Human Development and Family Studies continued Amanda Barnett, Ph.D., Program Director Julie Zaloudek, Ph.D., Program Director (on-line program) Hannah Brady Red Wing, MN Jerrod James Buchholtz Durand, WI Kayla R. Burger Eagan, MN Shawna Lee Clough Bruce, WI Katelyn Dahl Jessica Ann Fehlen Centuria, WI Cortnie Jean Goodrich Neenah, WI Sydney Gropp* Spencer, WI Laura Henning* Kiel, WI Shiloh Herrem* Andrea Heussner Mendota Heights, MN Leah Hoffman* Holmen, WI Megan Jacoby Somerset, WI Christopher Jardine Port Wing, WI Ashley J. Jeske Robert E. Jones Onalaska, WI Megan Jean Kelly Buffalo, MN Kathleen McQuin** Westby, WI Heather Ann Meliska Washburn, WI Sierra K. Noth Marshfield, WI Nicole Paquette Frederic, WI Shawna Lisa Reiter Kimberly Schauer* Samantha Kae Schneider Kimberly Lynn Schultz* Kiel, WI Maura K Schwaegel* New Auburn, WI Andrew Schwie** Rice Lake, WI Nicole Seitz*** Barron, WI Lisa Servaty* St. Michael, MN Terry Severson Cumberland, WI Mai Choua Vang Megan J. Ware Ashley Weibel*** Cashton, WI Jaclyn Ann Werner Brooke Lauren Whipp Kylee Witte Osseo, WI Sandy Xiong 18 University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Commencement 2012 19
COLLEGE of EDUCATION, HEALTH and HUMAN SCIENCES Candidates presented by Mary Hopkins-Best, Ed.D., Dean COLLEGE of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Candidates presented by Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., Dean Marketing and Business Education Urs Haltinner, Ph.D., Program Director Jeffrey Vernon Brewer Wheeler, WI Erik S. Hill Rice Lake, WI Katie Jacobson St. Croix Falls, WI Ryan Kindschy Holmen, WI Benjamin Kuehl** Wendolyn Rose Lambrecht Neillsville, WI Ross William Toellner De Pere, WI Science Education Kevin Mason, Ph.D., Program Director Mary Amanda Bee Hammond, WI Kirsten Wiesneski** Sussex, WI Special Education Amy Schlieve, Ed.D., Program Director Rachael Hannah Banz* Eagan, MN Leah M Haines Arcadia, WI Jennifer Ann Larson Osceola, WI George Ostrom** Hopkins, MN Technology and Science Education David Stricker, Ph.D., Program Director Nolan Otremba* Champlin, MN Technology Education David Stricker, Ph.D., Program Director Matthew Allan Hansen Allenton, WI Jacob Thomas Hillestad Holmen, WI Kaitlyn Martell Joshua Ryan Sampson Luke J. Smith Joshua J. Tyson Black River Falls WI Vocational Rehabilitation Kyle Kleist, M.S, Program Director Darren Michael Adams** Leanne Beloate*** Chetek, WI Caitlin Brenner Stillwater, MN Ashlyn Cahill* Plymouth, MN Marie McKinzie Carlson* Golden Valley, MN Ross William Elsing Lodi, WI Nina Marie Fink Stevens Point, WI Hayley Joy Fisher Boyceville, WI Elizabeth Ann Frank* Hammond, WI Zachary R. Franks Independence, WI Amber Garrity Amery, WI Peter Goettl Cadott, WI Lacie Hedrington* Samuel K. Hochstetler* Luck, WI Thomas Jaeger** Kirsten Lee Jochimsen Black River Falls, WI Kristin Jean Kaker Cedarburg, WI Jodi Ann Kendrick** Karina King Battle Lake, MN Daniel S. Kitchen* Kristen Lake Trysta Loiselle Lindsey McMartin Blaine, MN Tawny Marie Meyer Mitchell Nelsen Milaca, MN Drew Prestebak Jessica Rosentrater Fall Creek, WI Melissa Lynn Schirmers Hanover, MN Kayleen Elizabeth Smith* Anoka, MN Montana Marie Solum* Rice Lake, WI Samantha Joy Stubbe* Merrill, WI Gadeen E. Taylor Hayward, WI Ashley Van Heuklom Byron, MN Sarah A. Vian* Coon Valley, WI Alexis Christensen Waldin* Chanhassen, MN Audrey Joy Wold Minnewaukan, ND Apparel Design and Development Gindy Neidermyer, Ph.D., Program Director Kallie Anderson Delano, MN Megan Kay Branstad* Grantsburg, WI Brooke Levon Burch Emily Michelle Eder Elk Mound, WI Emma K. Fox** Cross Plains, WI Sarah Michelle Furnae Guinevere Ganzel Little Canada, MN Gina Hayden Cedarburg, WI Whitney N. Helwig Dodgeville, WI Chong Her Weston, WI Elizabeth Mariana Liebsch South Milwaukee, WI Katlyn Nicole Morgan New Berlin, WI Nicole Marie Nelson Cadott, WI Molly Ostman Duluth, MN Natasha Pasch Lindstrom, MN Bridget Anne Schumacher Savage, MN Melinda Ann Shuldhiess Brooklyn Park, MN PaHoua Vue Emily Anne Willman Rosemount, MN Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Laura Schmidt, Ph.D., Program Director Ryan David Appel Menasha, WI Andrew Christie*** Justin J. Cramm Marshfield, WI Samantha J. Goodremote* Sand Creek, WI Richard Johnson Jr.*** Amarillo, TX Jason A. Judice Farmington, MN Dongyang Li** JiLin Province, China Jaimeson A. Lutz David McGonigal Brian Muller* La Farge, WI Ronnie Obermueller*** Downing, WI Samir Raut Lahan, Nepal Jonathan Richter Marshfield, WI Chase M. Sauer Slinger, WI Dao Thao Er Xiong Jesse Young* Buffalo, MN Mengxue Zheng* Zhejiang, China Applied Science Charles Bomar, Ph.D., Program Director Aimee L Carlon Maple Lake, MN Andrew Mark Dumask Presque Isle, WI Charles Gordon Erickson St. Charles, IL Jenna Fleischhacker Maplewood, MN Anne Marie Krutza Guthrie* La Crescent, MN Julia A. Haas** Frederic, WI Mitchell Hauge Milaca, MN Katherine Elizabeth Herting Phillips, WI Matthew Reid Javener New Auburn, WI Adam H. Johnson Port Wing, WI Travis Lee Jones Adrian Lee Kersten Baldwin, WI Christopher Lammert Merrill, WI Gerrick Lee Meyer Elk Mound, WI Michael Warren Nelson Thomas Raymond Ochs Burnsville, MN Kelsey M. Posta Rice Lake, WI Bryan Patrick Prahl*** Oregon, WI Jacob Allen Pulfer Belleville, WI Shoshana Rosenthal Derek Joseph Rubenzer Tony, WI Melissa Jean Schmitz Elkhart Lake, WI Jacob James Shultz Chetek, WI Camille Anne Thorson Edina, MN Kiel Thomas Tietz Robbinsdale, MN Blia Yang Steve Zweber Elko, MN Computer Engineering Bob Nelson, Ph.D., Program Director Joshua Robert Geenen Baraboo, WI Jesse Andrew Schallenberger** Amery, WI 20 University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Commencement 2012 21
COLLEGE of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Candidates presented by Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., Dean COLLEGE of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Candidates presented by Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., Dean Construction Michael Bowman, M.S., Program Director Ryan Michael Beyer** Blaine, MN Reynolds Robert Buettner Shawano, WI Ryan James Byrne Plymouth, MN Brandon William Check Manitowoc, WI Brian Daniel Cocker Brooklyn Center, MN Keith Cousins Garrison Joseph Coyne West Bend, WI Kyle Dziak Stevens Point, WI Matthew R. Frey* Stratford, WI Michael Gary Granke* Kohler, WI Joseph Michael Gruber Mondovi, WI Eric Michael Heil Sauk City, WI Logan Hibbard Neenah, WI Tyler John Hinner Rothschild, WI Keith Jochimsen Stratford, WI Alexander Johnson St. Croix Falls, WI Seth Kaiser** West Salem, WI Cody Kaplanek Aniwa, WI Andrew Keating Neenah, WI Benjamin Edward Kornowski East Troy, WI Dillon Kost North Branch, MN Matthew Kren Neillsville, WI Eric Lamal Justin LaValle Circle Pines, MN Tou Lo Jay D. Mantei Lomira, WI Construction continued Michael Bowman, M.S., Program Director Phillip James Markiewicz Kansasville, WI Jeffrey Thomas Martinson Bloomington, MN Van E. Mathson Balsam Lake, WI Jared L. Matson Cameron, WI Scott Thomas Matucheski Antigo, WI Paul V. Mumm Bloomington, WI Grant Samuel Peterson Winona, MN Nicholas Pfundheller Edgerton, WI Troy A. Phillips Tyler Jordan Place Lake Elmo, MN Eric Alan Portz* Spring Green, WI Brandon Paul Pracht Stillwater, MN Cody Lee Price Cottage Grove, WI Kyle I. Reindl Algoma, WI Daniel Joseph Reinke Lukas Rivard Somerset, WI Jacob Schurr Sheboygan, WI David M. Smith Superior, WI Daniel Jacob Steinbrecher Pewaukee, WI Aaron Jacob Stern Delano, MN Ryan T. Sween Oshkosh, WI Casey Thomas Vaassen Lancaster, WI Michael John Van Asten Rudolph, WI Derek Warren Black River Falls, WI Cody William Weber* Marshfield, WI Seth R. Zimmerman Verona, WI Millennium Hall Aptly named Millennium Hall, the building was constructed in 2000 and dedicated the following year. This technology-based facility was designed for distance learning; faculty, staff and student training; telecommunications and computer support; and media production. It is also available to local business and industry to aid in their needs for on-site or distance-delivered training and communications. This state-of-the-art facility is home to UW-Stout s distance education classrooms, as well as the offices of Telecommunications and Networking, Learning Technology Services and the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center. The Admissions office relocated to Millennium Hall in spring 2011. Engineering Technology John R. Schultz, M.S., Program Director Aaron Albrecht Stetsonville, WI Cleandfee Alexandre Delmas, Haiti Tyler Daniel Arnoldussen Little Chute, WI Benjamin Bengtson Warroad, MN Justin D. Benoy Circle Pines, MN Brett John Bogenschutz** Freedom, WI Phillip Clinton Bruer Shoreview, MN Michael Robert Byrnes Alecia M. Campbell Milwaukee, WI Dan Collins Lakeville, MN Abby Davis Mequon, WI Bryan Robert Deneen Thomas Donnillon Mahtomedi, MN Clinton James Ewert Abbotsford, WI Patrick Joseph Filbrandt** Antigo, WI Ryan S. Flynn Sartell, MN Fred A. Fohrenkamm Somerset, WI Morgan A. Golabowski* Menomonee Falls, WI Paul Herbst Winneconne, WI Conan L. James Jerry Takeo Judkins*** Osceola, WI Daniel Keith Justice Austin, MN Cory Paul Kahoun Mounds View, MN Benjamin Kirchner** Avoca, MN Joseph B. Leahy* Ripon, WI David Leonard** Waconia, MN Brock Luttenegger John W. Makary Mukwonago, WI Jerilyn Jean Papierniak Robert J. Roth Jr*** Ingram, WI Kent J. Schilling Abbotsford, WI Joshua John Schmidt** Brookfield, WI Keith B. Steidl Alexandria, MN Ryan Stephenson Antigo, WI Paul Strangfeld Ryan Joesph Timmers Medford, WI Kyle R. Vach Jim Falls, WI Kyle Matthew Vande Zande Waupun, WI Jason W. Voelker Amery, WI Craig Warminski Stanley, WI Scott Webster Eden Prairie, MN Graphic Communications Management Ted Bensen, Ph.D., Program Director Jessica Cull** Glen Haven, WI Megan Elizabeth Dahl Andover, MN Zachary Filipek Hugo, MN Amy M. Freund* Howards Grove, WI Erik Haapakoski Milwaukee, WI Kelly Rae Hennes Shakopee, MN Jonathan Mahr Stanley, WI Brooke Lyn Prafke** Elk Mound, WI Samuel Nelsen Rabideau Ashley Raymond Calvin J Reinders West Bend, WI Nathan Ryskiewicz*** Mosinee, WI John Andrew Truell Oshkosh, WI Molly Zoe Zarins Oakdale, MN Information and Communication Technologies Byron Anderson, Ph.D., Program Director Tyler Michael Baeten* Little Chute, WI Benjamin Ray Beck* Rogers, MN Bubacarr F. Ceesay Holmen, WI Eric Gordon Sr. Kyle, TX Matthew James Gscheidmeier* New Berlin, WI Jonathon C. Jurisch** Clear Lake, WI Josephine Wanjiru Kilde Robert Mindt** Fond du Lac, WI Kathleen J. Nelson-Heil Kevin Thomas Neuman Sheboygan, WI Donald I. Oestreich** Merrill, WI Garth Perry Wisconsin Rapids, WI Charlie Pulczynski Chetek, WI Tyler Rohach Milwaukee, WI Pamela Sebesta** Maplewood, MN Kim Brian Simmelink** Sheboygan Falls, WI Heather Marie Stanton* Lake Mills, WI Paul Sutter Mount Horeb, WI Matthew L. Wright Spring Commencement 2012 23
COLLEGE of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Candidates presented by Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., Dean COLLEGE of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Candidates presented by Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., Dean Information Technology Management Holly Yuan, Ph.D., Program Director Abdulrahman Othman Abuhaimed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Austin John Anderson Fairchild, WI Brian Artschwager Nicholas Ray Bauer Tony Bowe** Fond du Lac, WI Conrad Scott Coel Aron Donaldson** Neillsville, WI Nicholas Charles Gifford Ka Ping Ho Hong Kong, China Lang Ouy Christopher Earl Quinn Jesse Wayne Richard Casey Shields*** Washburn, WI Shoua Vang Manufacturing Engineering continued Linards Stradins, Ph.D. (ABD), Program Director Nicolas Jon Myhre Houston, MN Justin Garrett Pospishil Michael Robert Rosenthal Lindstrom, MN Brian Lee Rupnow* Neenah, WI Eric Andrew Schmitt Two Rivers, WI Patrick Skovsted Ryan Sromek Osseo, WI Christopher M. Stevens Derek Joseph Tassoul Brussels, WI Brant Collin Theiler** Plymouth, WI Alexander Turner* Northfield, MN Jarrett Tuura Brule, WI Gregory T. Weegman Blaine, MN Wu Tianshi Kunshan, China Packaging continued Michael Lorenzen, M.S., Program Director Bradley J. Oberstadt Inver Grove Heights, MN Yakub Zaki Ondigo Nairobi, Kenya Luke Payton Adam Sances Birchwood, WI Michael J. Simon Bonduel, WI Sarah Sperling** Tanya Springer Patrick Stariha* Superior, WI Jeremy Warsett Plymouth, MN Tyler Charles Welch New Richmond, WI Plastics Engineering Adam Kramschuster, Ph.D., Program Director Seth Todd Abt Ringle, WI Ben Albers Andover, MN Zachary Becker Stoddard, WI Derek James Bruesch** Waupun, WI Stephanie Kay Fischer Lakeville, MN Thomas C. Hansen Waukesha, WI Zachery Johnson* North Branch, MN Kevin J. Rapant Germantown, WI Brian Lee Rupnow* Neenah, WI Christopher M. Stevens Jake Williams Clarks Grove, MN Manufacturing Engineering Linards Stradins, Ph.D. (ABD), Program Director Seth Todd Abt Ringle, WI Ben Albers Andover, MN Aaron Wingfu Arnold Stillwater, MN Zachary Becker Stoddard, WI Shane Butcher Lindstrom, MN Adam Critton Osceola, WI Lucas John Daul Mondovi, WI Miles Blaine Dunnum* Stephanie Kay Fischer Lakeville, MN Thomas C. Hansen Waukesha, WI Robert Luverne Ihrke III Dover, MN Scott Gregory Liebsch Chisago City, MN Nick Matzek River Falls, WI Jacob Minsky West Bend, WI Packaging Michael Lorenzen, M.S., Program Director Ryan Edward Brodhagen Abbotsford, WI William Connell Joseph G. Douglas Shoreview, MN Jessica Emslander** Thaddeus Hans Feiler Elmwood, WI Brian Foiles* Brad Froyum Wanamingo, MN Christopher J. Fruit Aaron Lawrence Gaylor Lakeville, MN Jonathan Hunter* Farmington, MN Zachary M. Komro Durand, WI Andrew C. Manrique Heidi Menard Alison A. Nordstrom* Bowman Hall Bowman Hall characterizes UW-Stout. At the center of campus, its solid traditional exterior houses a modern interior devoted to serving students. The building is home to a variety of student service offices including Dean of Students, Counseling Center, Disability Services, Multicultural Student Services, Advisement Center, Registration and Records, Student Support Services and Financial Aid. Planning, Assessment, Quality and Research moved to Bowman Hall in spring 2011. The building is named for Clyde A. Bowman who came to Stout in 1919 to administer the industrial education division. His tenure spanned the administrations of three Stout Institute presidents, and he served as a temporary president upon L. D. Harvey s death. 24 University of Wisconsin-Stout
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates Presented by Jacalyn Wright Weissenburger, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Master of Science CONFERRING of GRADUATE DEGREES 2:00 p.m. The Graduate School The Graduate hoods awarded today are trimmed in velvet with the academic color of the discipline, as follows: Applied Psychology Career and Technical Education Education Family Studies and Human Development Food and Nutritional Sciences Information and Communication Technologies Manufacturing Engineering Marriage and Family Therapy Mental Health Counseling Operations and Supply Management Risk Control School Counseling School Psychology Technical and Professional Communication Technology Education Technology Management Training and Development Vocational Rehabilitation Gold Light Blue Light Blue Gold Science Gold Drab Orange Citron Kelly Green Drab Sage Green Light Blue Silver Crimson Blue Violet Drab Nile Green Sage Green Please withhold your applause until all of the graduates from each college have been presented. Applied Psychology Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth Ph.D., L.P., Program Director Evan Buhr Viroqua, WI Thesis: The Job of an Applied Psychology Graduate Student: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes Jonathon Burton Grantsburg, WI Thesis: Microbusiness Owner Personality as a Predictor of Business Success or Failure Andrew W. Geissler Emily Jetland Grand Rapids, MN Thesis: Perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among College Students Sadie Rose Larson Phillips, WI Thesis: A Process and Outcomes Evaluation of Industrial Design Research for Pediatric Medical Device Products Siew Shen Low Selangor, Malaysia Joel Mueller Baldwin, WI Thesis: Factors Influencing Post-Graduate Professional Success in the Master of Science Applied Psychology Program Ashley Rodencal Columbus, WI Thesis: Business Intelligence in Healthcare: Employee Impacts and Patient Satisfaction Amanda Schlegelmilch Thesis: Effect of Gender on Conformity Rates Kristy Ann Waller Big Lake, MN Thesis: Microbusiness: Personality Influences on Start-Up Reasons and Profitability Lexis Kay Weiland Cadott, WI Thesis: Predictions of Physical Activity amongst Motivation to Move Participants: Health Belief Model Katelyn Westaby Stanley, WI Thesis: Motivational Interviewing for Physicians: An Evaluation of Training Lynnea White-Forster Thesis: Current Events: Interest and Knowledge among Contemporary Scholars Career and Technical Education Carol Mooney, Ph.D., Program Director Melody Brennan, Ed.S., Interim Program Director Heidi Marie Gottfried Arvold Ann Marie Biese Sandra M. Chapman Kathleen Anne Eldridge Cottage Grove, WI Sturgeon Bay, WI Shawano, WI Kenosha, WI Career and Technical Education continued Carol Mooney, Ph.D., Program Director Melody Brennan, Ed.S., Interim Program Director Kathryn Marie Feuerhelm Ellsworth, WI Melissa M. Henderson Stanley, WI Olga Lopukhova Ufa, Russia Alexander Gbenga Ogundele Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria Thomas Richard Ortell Brookfield, WI Marcela Raphael Matthew Wayne Simoneau Thesis: A Viability Study of the Building Inspections Technology Program at North Hennepin Community College Jeanne M. Smoczyk Altoona, WI Lesley A. Voigt Renee D. Wininger Brian David Wolosek Education Renee Chandler, Ed.D., Program Director Sara N. Adamovich Eagle River, WI Linda E. Benzschawel Adam Boll Teresa J. Bowers Medford, WI Patti Griffiths Bryant Oshkosh, WI Ashley Elizabeth Chouinard Elk River, MN Lori Denzine Medford, WI Alicia DiVenturi Turtle Lake, WI Kathy Jean Forster Jill Denise Greenwood Laura Lee Griffin Lewiston, MN Kimberly Jacobson Milwaukee, WI Stefanie Nicole Janssen Webster, WI Caryl Lynn Kidd Jenna Kuenster Dodgeville, WI Sara Lemcke Salt Lake City, UT Tangilina McCarthy Chris Reardon Birmingham, England Jingfang Satow Fountain Valley, CA Gregory James Stager Rice Lake, WI Deanne M. Swanson Justin K. Vorthmann Seymour, IN Spring Commencement 2012 27
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates Presented by Jacalyn Wright Weissenburger, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Master of Science THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates Presented by Jacalyn Wright Weissenburger, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Master of Science Family Studies and Human Development Kevin Doll, Ph.D., Program Director Michelle Lynn Heeler Meghan Solberg Food and Nutritional Sciences Carol Seaborn, Ph.D., R.D., C.D., Program Director Fahad Abdulaziz A. Aldawood Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Srikanth Bangari Hyderabad, India Krysta Lynn Butkus Thesis: Food Pantry Participants Perceptions of How Transportation and Pantry Use Influence Food Purchases Katelyn Rose Filbrandt Thesis: Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil Cake on the Textural and Sensory Properties of White Wheat Bread Shawn Rohan Gherau Eden Prairie, MN Emily K. Grimes Wisconsin Rapids, WI Shannon Kathleen Herrick Hartland, WI Thesis: Using Nutritional Education Methods to Increase the Consumption of Naturally Gluten-free Grains in the Diets of Individuals with Celiac Disease Rakesh Jang Karki Jhapa, Nepal Thesis: Comparative Study of the Physicochemical Properties of Low Fat Yogurt Fortified with Different Chain Length Inulin s and Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum Stephanie Klotz Grafton, WI Thesis: Knowledge, Behaviors, and Status of Physically Active Adults in the Midwest Area Jacquelyn Ann Kruse Emily Leuer Eagan, MN Thesis: The Effect of Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants on the Rate of Photooxidation (Lightstruck Flavor) in Beer Kathryn Magnuson Blaine, MN Stephanie Grace Merritt Nicole E. Nelson Waseca, MN Thesis: Program Managers Attitudes and Perceptions of Nutrition in Community-Based Homes Erin Niles Grand Rapids, MN Kayla Joy Olmstead Holcombe, WI Tera-Lise Marie Orr Baldwin, WI Thesis: Nutritional Content of Elementary School Lunches Purchased at School or Packed at Home Mary Palmer Anoka, MN Pranaykumar Patel Anand, India Vinay A. Patel Vadodara, Gujarat, India Food and Nutritional Sciences continued Carol Seaborn, Ph.D., R.D., C.D., Program Director Rebecca J. Price Brooklyn Park, MN Daniel Vanevenhoven Wrightstown, WI Thesis: The Effect of Aging Time on the Rheological Properties and Proteolysis in Gouda Cheese Made from Unpasteurized Milk Cole James Welhaven Mariah Westlie Elko, MN Arwa Asaad Zahid Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Thesis: Children s Food Knowledge and Preferences Before and After Intervention Information and Communication Technologies Steve Schlough, Ph.D., Program Director Ping Chen Chen Du, China Nick Hafele Forest Lake, MN Jonathan Bryant Klein Mount Horeb, WI Chad Edward Lensert Dane, WI Oscar M. Ocampo Tavera Bogota, Colombia Tina M. Rabideau Dustin J. Wallace Oconomowoc, WI Kalvin Chue Yang Manufacturing Engineering David Fly, P.E., Program Director Michael John Hemmila Negaunee, MI Nathan Daniel Somsen New Richmond, WI Marriage and Family Therapy Bruce Kuehl, Ph.D., Program Director Erin Baxley Heather L. Beeves Osceola, WI William M. Beeves Osceola, WI Nicole A. Danna South Elgin, IL Jennifer Larson Elmquist Rice Lake, WI Jeffrey Hupf Benjamin Musburger Litchfield, MN Christine Ruth Mary Elizabeth Thoreson Rice Lake, WI Laurie Anne Tiongson Fridley, MN Cory Daniel Tischman Nicole Yevonne Wilke Albert Lea, MN Mental Health Counseling John Klem, Ph.D., Program Director Kaleah Bautch Kayla Marie Buck Elmwood, WI Allison Eggener Marinette, WI Miranda Fassbender Fond du Lac, WI Erin Johnson Chad Kowalski Plover, WI Honna Lucille Jean Pilz Sheboygan, WI John S. Rodgers Emily J. Shuda Onalaska, WI Sheena G. Wick Birchwood, WI Vincent V. Xiong School Counseling Denise Brouillard, Ph.D., Program Director Jacklyn M. Baertschi Rockford, IL Brian P. Casey Wisconsin Rapids, WI William George Grimes Owen, WI Robert P. Grzadzielewski Mosinee, WI Lindsay Horvatin Michelle A. Ormond Marshfield, WI Jaime Bea Panzer Onalaska, WI Kaila K. Rabideau Spooner, WI Kayla Jean Rick Elk Mound, WI Casey Lynn Ruhland Pardeeville, WI Vocational Rehabilitation Michelle Hamilton, Ph.D., C.V.E., C.R.C. Debra Homa, Ph.D., C.R.C., C.V.E. (on-line program) Beth Bartel Onalaska, WI Brittany Bronk Lakeville, MN Brittany Brookman Tomah, WI Kristine Carlson Schofield, WI Sue E. Draayer Owatonna, MN Debra S. Hendricks Boise, ID Ashley Herman Kimberley Anne Hewitt Grand Haven, MI Courtney Ann Hilgendorf Lodi, WI Deborah Lynn Huot Crookston, MN Stephanie Marie Janisin Greenwood, WI Stephanie Kruger Stewartville, MN Astrid McDermott Gurnee, IL Kelsey J. Mills Duluth, MN Jennifer A. Moldenhauer Jamestown, ND Ashley Rose Murray Jeannette Elaine Peasley Saco, ME Donna Lynn Ratcliffe-Prichard Ely, MN Kalli Schindler Colby, WI Jacob Andrew Severson Augusta, WI Nicole Slowinski Stevens Point, WI Steven C. Stott Council Bluffs, IA Paige Marcia Tepp Stevens Point, WI Kelly Winters Casper, WY Sheng Xiong Julie A. Zeller Holland, MI Jarvis Hall Science Wing and the Discovery Center The Jarvis Hall Science Wing was opened in 2009 as part of a $43 million expansion and renovation of laboratories, classrooms and administrative offices for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Technology Wing houses administrative offices and other facilities for the College of Management. The technology wing also houses the Discovery Center, a unit dedicated to advancing the polytechnic focus of the university. By integrating UW-Stout s applied research assets, its faculty and students and its relationships with community and industry leaders, the Discovery Center facilitates collaborative partnerships leading to innovative solutions for business, real-world learning for students and increased economic development. 28 University of Wisconsin-Stout
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates Presented by Jacalyn Wright Weissenburger, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Education Specialist Career and Technical Education Carol Mooney, Ph.D., Program Director Melody A. Brennan Field Study: An Evaluation of the Early Childhood-Middle Childhood Certification Program at UW-Stout Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Howard Lee Nancy A. Chapko Franklin, WI Field Study: An Investigation into the Application of Universal Design for Learning Techniques by Wisconsin Technical College System Faculty and Staff Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Carol Mooney Brian Michael Stout Field Study: The Employability of University of Wisconsin-Stout Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps Graduates Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Carol Mooney School Psychology Christine Peterson, Ph.D., Program Director Neal R. Eklund Specialist Thesis: Response to Intervention and Curriculum-Based Measurements: Perceptions of Teachers and School Administrators in the State of Wisconsin Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Jackie Weissenburger Tonya Klem Specialist Thesis: Functional Behavior Assessments in the School Setting: Are General Educators Adequately Prepared? Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Christine Peterson Rebecca King Andover, MN Specialist Thesis: The Effectiveness of Sexual Education Programs in the Schools Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Amy Gillett Lindsay C. Olsen Maple Grove, MN Specialist Thesis: A Case Study on the Effects of Allergic Rhinitis on the Academic Performance and Behavior of a School-Aged Child Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Amy Schlieve Todd Alan Paavola Specialist Thesis: School Psychologist s Perceptions of and Involvement in Response to Intervention in Wisconsin Schools Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Aaron Barnes Erica Kimberly Thiess Cleghorn, WI Specialist Thesis: Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders in General Education Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Amy Schlieve Andrew James Van Sistine Specialist Thesis: Effects of Negative Self-Talk on School Performance in School Age Children Chairperson, Faculty Supervisory Committee: Dr. Christine Peterson The Naming of UW-Stout At several points in the school s history, its name changed, either as a sign of a change in administration or as an attempt to change the image of the institution. Stout Manual Training Schools, 1891 to 1908 Under the auspices of the Menomonie Public Schools, James Huff Stout funded various educational enterprises. In 1891, manual training and domestic science training was introduced through the Stout Manual Training School. 1894 brought the introduction of kindergarten classes. In 1899, the Kindergarten Training School began to prepare kindergarten teachers. A School of Physical Culture opened in 1901, which provided physical training. In 1903, training schools for manual training teachers and domestic science teachers were added. By 1907, a Homemaker s School had opened and a trade school was planned. The Stout Institute, 1908 to 1955 To simplify administration and clarify ownership of and responsibility for the various public and Stout Training Schools, The Stout Institute was formed in 1908. The institute was designed to provide facilities in the way of buildings, equipment and teachers, through which young people of both sexes may secure such instruction and training in industrial and related lines of educational effort as will enable them to become efficient industrial, social and economic units within their environment. In 1911, following Senator Stout s death, ownership transferred to the State of Wisconsin. Stout State College, 1955 to 1964 The Stout Institute Board of Trustees was abolished, and the institution came under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the State Colleges, a move that the institute board resisted, fearing a loss of prestige from being a special college. In retrospect, joining the league, as President Fryklund expressed it, proved to be a distinct advantage to the school and its faculty. Stout State University, 1964 to 1971 The name change was authorized by the Board of Regents who believed that the state colleges had reached another plateau in their development. Increased enrollment brought new and enlarged facilities. A traditional focus was maintained even while new majors were added and new directions were given to established majors. University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1971 to present The Wisconsin State Universities and the University of Wisconsin campuses merged to form the University of Wisconsin System. UW-Stout was designated by the Board of Regents as one of only two special mission universities in the UW System. UW-Stout was to offer focused programs related to professional careers in industry, technology, home economics, applied art and the helping professions. In March 2007, UW-Stout was designated Wisconsin s Polytechnic University by the UW System Board of Regents. 30 University of Wisconsin-Stout