Commencement - Viterbo

VITERBO UNIVERSITY

EIGHTY-SECOND SPRINGCommencementCommencement

May 16, 2021Loggers Stadium in Copeland Park

La Crosse, Wis.

Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled as to console.

To be understood as to understand.

To be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

PROCESSIONAL

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Sara Cook, PhD

Vice President for Academics

INVOCATION

Debra Daehn-Zellmer, MSW

Assistant Dean, College of Nursing and Health

WELCOME

Glena Temple, PhD

President

STUDENT ADDRESS

Miranda Myszka ’21

MUSICAL SELECTION

You Do Not Walk Alone

by Elaine Hagenberg

9th Street Singers

Brett Robison, Director

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS

Scott Gabriel, PhD

Associate Professor, Chemistry

Chair, Faculty Council

AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS

Glena Temple

John McHugh

Board of Trustees

Sara Cook

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Glena Temple

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

Connie White Delaney ’75,

PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP

Board of Trustees

PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS

Kathy Duerwachter ’10

Alumni Director

ALMA MATER

BENEDICTION

Fr. Conrad Targonski, OFM

University Chaplain

RECESSIONAL

11 A.M. PROGRAMCollege of Business, Performing Arts, and Leadership

College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences

College of Nursing and Health – Nutrition and Dietetics Department

School of Education

2 Spring 2021 Commencement

PROCESSIONAL

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Sara Cook, PhD

Vice President for Academics

INVOCATION

Lynn Kuhl, MSN

Assistant Professor, Nursing

WELCOME

Glena Temple, PhD

President

STUDENT ADDRESS

Julia Grygleski ’21

MUSICAL SELECTION

You Do Not Walk Alone

by Elaine Hagenberg

9th Street Singers

Brett Robison, Director

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS

Robin Haugh, MSN


Michele Merten, DNP


AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS AND PINNING (see page 4)

Glena Temple

John McHugh

Board of Trustees

Maryann Abendroth, PhD

Interim Dean, College of Nursing and Health

Sara Cook

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Glena Temple

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS

Connie White Delaney ’75,

PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP

Board of Trustees

PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS

Maryann Abendroth

ALMA MATER

BENEDICTION

Fr. Conrad Targonski, OFM

University Chaplain

RECESSIONAL

2:30 P.M. PROGRAMCollege of Nursing and Health

School of Nursing

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In the full knowledge of the obligation I am under‑ taking, I promise to care for the sick with all the skill and understanding I possess.

Without regard to race, creed, color, politics, or social status.

Sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health.

I will respect at all times the dignity and religious beliefs of patients under my care, holding in

confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action which might endanger life or health.

I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and to give loyal support and cooperation to all members of the health team.

I will do my utmost to honor the code of ethics applied to nursing and to uphold the integrity of the nurse.

The nursing pin represents nursing students’ induction

into the nursing profession. Today nurses wear their pin and name tag, which clearly states that they

are a registered nurse (RN), which distinguishes them

from all other health care professionals.

The history of the nursing pin began in 1865 at the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. Nursing students educated within the Nightingale School of Nursing had the first educational experience for nurses in an organized setting. Because the Nightingale nurses were particularity sought after, Alicia Lloyd Still, superintendent of the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, designed the nursing pin.

The idea of a nursing pin was so successful that by 1916, a ceremony awarding the pin became a tradition, identifying the program from which nurses graduated. Viterbo’s nursing pin mirrors the Viterbo University seal (see page 6).

The colors of the pin reflect the original colors of Viterbo University—silver and rose. The color rose, in particular, is further representative of St. Rose.

St. Rose was born in Viterbo, Italy, and is known among the first generation of mendicant women of the street, which means she was a street preacher who assumed a vow of poverty and was committed to making charitable contributions.

The three words inscribed in the pin—faith, knowledge, and service—exemplify what St. Rose possessed.

International Nursing Pledge

History of the Nursing Pin

∂∏∑Mission

The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service

and ethical leadership.

Identity

Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo is a Catholic, Franciscan

university in the liberal arts tradition.

Acknowledgements

The School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony supported by Eugene A. McGuire in memory of his wife Winifred K. McGuire

9th Street Singers Brett Robison, Conductor Sarah Nestingen, Pianist

Zachary Anderson Zander Arroyo

Blaine Baribeau Morgan Bramstedt

David Caliri Carter Carson

Rachel Handrick

Nathan Janzen Molly Larson

Samuel Larson Matthew Lind

Ella Rose Mahlum Gavin Mason

Gabrielle Moten Rachel Muñoz

Mathew Olson Anika Philips Zane Rader

Brianna Reilly Calvin Swaney

Sydney Thornton Shelby Zimmerman

Viterbo University Alumni Association Bookstore

Communications Office Faculty and Staff

Instructional and Information Technology Commencement Marshals

Registrar's Office Student Ushers


Viterbo University Board of Trustees

Chad Babcock ’98 Anthony Binsfeld

Georgia Christensen, FSPA ’70 Andrew Dahl

Helen Elsbernd, FSPA ’65 Sue Ernster, FSPA

Fr. Jim Gannon Daniel Gelatt

Kourtney Gibson Margaret Hammell ’87

Kent Handel Cynthia Hougum ’88

Jane Kirschling ’80 Romana Klaubauf, FSPA

Gregory Lind ’76 Fr. Tom Lindner

Richard Lommen Jr. John Lyche

Lee’Ann Mathy John McHugh

Kathleen Mitchell, FSPA

Paul Mueller, MD Julie Nordeen

Scott Rathgaber, MD Arbender Robinson ’98

Mark Schneider Barbara Skogen Brian Soller ’94

Brad Sturm Glena Temple

Don Weber

Commencement Committee

Emilio Alvarez Kathleen Duerwachter ’10

Jane Eddy Jack Hamilton

Christine Hardie Jennifer Hedrick‑Erickson ’95

Debra Kappmeyer ’98 Laurie Kessler

Chad Kolbe Jessie Latten

Dorothy Lenard ’07 Nancy Oelke

Carol Page Jodi Reider Kori Salaski

Barbara (Bobbi) Schamberger ’90 Mark Seitz

Sheila Severson


Using symbols and words, the university seal reveals the rich history of Viterbo based on mission and purpose. The

original seal, which has twice been slightly

modified, was created in the early 1960s by Imogene Thiele, FSPA, a member of the art department.

Designed according to the science of heraldry, the shield located in the center of the seal contains a wealth of information. Clockwise from upper right: the cross symbolizes Christian identity; the wavy lines portray the Black, La Crosse, and Mississippi Rivers, which join forces in La Crosse to provide Viterbo with its unique geographic location; the torch of learning symbolizes the chief function of the university; the rose honors St. Rose of Viterbo,

the patron saint of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, the founders of Viterbo.

Beyond the shield, the word “knowledge” is retained from a very early Viterbo motto taken from the Bible: “Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge” (Ps. 118:66). Later “faith” and “service” were added to complete the virtues to be embodied in a liberal arts education.

The final elements contain basic information specific to Viterbo’s location, in La Crosse, where the mission of Viterbo University began in 1890. Two small tau crosses are to be found in the outermost ring, proclaiming the Franciscan heritage of Viterbo. The tau was the standard cross in the days of St. Francis, and it is formed by the Greek letter “T.”

With its rich symbolism, the university seal is a constant reminder of Viterbo’s past as well as a guide to the future for all who are here today.

Honor medallions are worn by bachelor degree students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above and will have earned a minimum of 45 letter‑graded credits at Viterbo University upon completion of all requirements.

Candidates for graduation wearing the cardinal stoles have completed the Viterbo University Honors Program. The military stoles are being worn by candidates for graduation signifying their service in the United States Armed Forces.

In addition, candidates for graduation may qualify to wear cords signifying contributions or achievements to a university organization or academic honor society. The organizations are represented by the following colors:

• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society (mental health counseling) — blue and white

• National Society of Leadership and Success — black and platinum

• Phi Alpha (social work) — blue and gold

• Pi Lambda Theta (education) — yellow

• Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology — platinum and dark blue

• Sigma Theta Tau (nursing) — purple

• Student Government Association — cardinal and silver

• Tri‑Beta (biology) — red and green

• Veterans of Armed Services — red, white, and blue

Honors

Academic Regalia

The University Seal


History

In lieu of the university mace, which is often the traditional symbol used by institutions of higher learning, the San Damiano Cross has come to represent Viterbo.

The San Damiano Cross is the sacred symbol before which Francis of Assisi prayed and heard God’s commission to “rebuild the church.” This icon was painted some time shortly after the first millennium, at a time when the authentic humanity of Jesus was becoming more appreciated in the faith life of the people. In the early centuries of the Christian communities, the divinity and royal priesthood of Jesus was emphasized. The San Damiano Cross pictures the luminous figure of the resurrected Christ radiating out from a dark and deathlike background. He presides over an all‑inclusive cloud of witnesses: companions and friends, souls who have gone before him, and heavenly spirits. All of these figures have the hand of God pictured over them in a blessing. The

crucifix is a distinctive art piece used by those who practice a Franciscan spirituality.

The San Damiano Cross is a symbol of the Franciscan heritage and identity of Viterbo. It attempts to stress the promise by God of a future that will respond to human hope. It affirms the continuity between the exercise of human freedom in this world and the final state of things. It draws all into the reality of God’s life. The San Damiano Cross offers a true and contemporary symbol for Franciscan higher education.

The academic dress worn today for ceremonial occasions originated in the universities of the Middle Ages when classrooms were unheated and the academic gown and hood kept scholars warm. It became a distinctive symbol of academic pursuit, setting the academic apart from the non‑academic, hence the phrase “gown versus town.”

The gown was standardized in the U.S. in 1894 when the American Intercollegiate Commission determined that all robes would be black. The master’s robe is distinguishable by long, closed sleeves; the doctor’s gown by a facing of black velvet from the hem to the neck and back, with three velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow.

The traditional hood, also black, displays significant colors. The lining represents the colors of the university granting the wearer’s highest degree. The color of the hood facing signifies the individual’s academic discipline or school of study.

Although there has been much innovation in gown and cap design in recent years, the standard colors representing the various academic disciplines have remained the same: white (arts and letters), purple (law), scarlet (theology), dark blue (philosophy), yellow (science), brown (fine arts), pink (music), copper (economics), lemon (library science), light brown (business), light blue (education), citron yellow (social work), white (mental health counseling), white (nutrition sciences), and apricot (nursing).

Academic Regalia

The San Damiano Cross

The colored flags displayed on stage represent the academic disciplines offered by Viterbo University. The international flags also displayed on the stage today represent the home countries from

which candidates for graduation have come. The displaying of flags is intended to show Viterbo University’s commitment and respect for a diverse community.

In 1871, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration established a flourishing community in La Crosse and began to concentrate on preparing their members to teach in parochial and mission schools throughout the area. This act ultimately led to the founding of what is known today as Viterbo University. Viterbo University is named after the city of Viterbo, Italy, the home of St. Rose of Viterbo. St. Rose of Viterbo is the patron saint of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

The Sisters’ efforts evolved into the St. Rose Normal School, accredited by the state in 1890. Since then, the university has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of excellence. Eventually, the normal school evolved into St. Rose Junior College (1932), Viterbo College (1939), and, finally, Viterbo University (2000).

In 1943, lay women were admitted to Viterbo, and accreditation by the University of Wisconsin occurred in 1952. Two years later, the university earned accreditation by the North Central Association of Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the National Association of Schools of Music Programs. The health sciences were added in the 1960s, and accreditation by the National League for Nursing, American Medical Records Association, and the American Dietetics Association soon followed. In 1967, lay persons were invited to join the board of directors, and a baccalaureate nursing program was initiated. In 1970, Viterbo became coeducational, and, in 1972, the first male student received a degree.

In the ’90s, Viterbo expanded its curriculum again, gradually adding five graduate programs, beginning with the introduction of a Master of Arts in Education. In 2013, Viterbo achieved another milestone when the university was granted approval to offer a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP). While Viterbo’s academic programs were undergoing change, the landscape of the campus was also changing. The 1970s and ’80s were decades of growth for Viterbo, as the enrollment climbed and new buildings were dedicated (the Fine Arts Center in 1971, Brophy Center in 1983, and the Student Activities Center in 1987).

During the ’90s and well into the new millennium, this expansion continued in an effort to keep pace with growing enrollment and to provide students with the best possible facilities. Changes to the landscape included construction of the D.B. and Marge Reinhart Center for Ethics, Science, and Technology; the Amie L. Mathy Center for Education and Recreation; the School of Nursing Building; and Clare Apartments. Major renovations occurred in San Damiano Chapel, The Fine Arts Center, Brophy Center, and the Reinhart Center to include the Skogen Family Welcome Center. In 2000, Viterbo changed its status from that of a college to a university.

Appreciative of its past, confident in the present, and optimistic about the future, Viterbo remains committed to its unique Catholic and Franciscan mission of preparing students for faithful service and ethical leadership.

Viterbo History


Academic Regalia

Flags


ASSOCIATE DEGREE CANDIDATEAssociate of Arts

Nicholas Scheckel*Brighton, Mich.

BACHELOR DEGREE CANDIDATESBachelor of Arts

Zoe Olivia de BoerÔnalaska, Wis.Religious Studies and Theology Minor in Music

David Gunnar GatesHolmen, Wis.English

Nolan Richard Gundlach^Racine, Wis.Spanish

Cali Rose Gurnicki^Green Bay, Wis.Religious Studies and Theology Minor in Environmental Science

Miranda Lynn Myszka^ n

Edgar, Wis.English Education

Lauren Rose Scheunemann^ n

North St. Paul, Minn.Religious Studies and Theology Minor in Psychology

Alivia-Marie Ashleigh Schmidt-Sanders^

Onalaska, Wis.Spanish Education

Audrey M. OrewilerBangor, Wis.English

Miranda Leigh ZarembaMayville, Mich.HistoryMinor in Sociology

Bachelor of Education

Ashlee M. Jeffers^La Crosse, Wis.Art Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Katherine Mary AdankWinona, Minn.Accounting

Monica Tess Anderson*West Salem, Wis.Accounting

Kevin James BrandtJanesville, Wis.Business Administration

Kollin Jody Burckhardt^Viroqua, Wis.Marketing, Sociology

Mariah Kennedy Calkins^Sun Prairie, Wis.Accounting

Zachary Richard Caulum*West Salem, Wis.Accounting

Mingxin ChangLa Crosse, Wis.Accounting

Nicole Ashley DeWittNorwalk, Wis.Accounting

Darek Douglas DieckmanLadysmith, Wis.Marketing

Rebecca Marie Fawley^Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.Business Administration Minor in Marketing

Mallory L. Field*Wonewoc, Wis.Accounting

Noah James FredricksonÔnalaska, Wis.Marketing Minor in Accounting

Denise L. Gengler*^Westby, Wis.Health Care Management

Avery James GerstenbergerOnalaska, Wis.Marketing

Shelby Elyse GramlyDelavan, Wis.Marketing

Kody Michael Gunderson^Trempealeau, Wis.Business Administration

Lorraine Elaine Halverson*La Crosse, Wis.Organizational Management

Nicole Lyn Hanson*Chippewa Falls, Wis.

Candidates for GraduationThe following candidates have or will meet the requirements for their degrees

and have been recommended for graduation by the faculty.

Continued on next page


Renee Marie HeathGenoa, Wis.Business Leadership

Jamee Dawn HouchinsMarissa, Ill.Marketing Minor in Religious Studies

Kaitlyn Marie Janikowski*Galesville, Wis.Health Care Management

Kyle A Koske*^Holmen, Wis.Business Leadership

Ashley Marie LamphereDurand, Wis.Business Leadership

Scott Ethan MellLa Crosse, Wis.Management Information SystemsMinor in Sociology

Madison Claire Merrell*^La Crosse, Wis.Business Leadership

Tyler Michael MolohonOakdale, Minn.Marketing

Mick R. Nisbet*Scott’s Valley, Calif.Finance

Nicholas Joseph PaulsonRochester, Minn.Business Administration Minor in Marketing

Michelle Lee Peardot*Tomah, Wis.Business Leadership

Brady James PolkBerlin, Wis.Finance

Shayna S. Powers*Readstown, Wis.Business Leadership

Wesley Merlin Richert^Decorah, IowaMarketing

Kendra Lee RiosOnalaska, Wis.Health Care Management

Maya Cecile Roberts^ n

Watertown, Wis.Management and Leadership Minors in Gerontology, Mathematics

Lowden Allen RockweilerDecorah, IowaBusiness Administration

Abigail Marie Rostamo^Maple Grove, Minn.Business Administration Minor in Criminal Justice

Isaiah Desmond Sample*Onalaska, Wis.Business Administration

Bryce Michael SchiffmanWaunakee, Wis.Marketing

Dante SelkeSt. Charles, Minn.Marketing

Ryan Lee Semb*Whitehall, Wis.Organizational ManagementMinor in Ethics

Madeline Paige Severson*La Crosse, Wis.Accounting

Patrick Austin ShoreHillsboro, Wis.Business Administration

Lauryn Mattea SobaskyInver Grove Heights, Minn.Sport Management and Leadership Minor in Psychology

Preston M. StachLa Crosse, Wis.Marketing

Trevor Michael Stevens^Hortonville, Wis.Business Administration Minor in Finance

Mariah Dawn Studinski^Plover, Wis.Marketing Minor in Spanish

Yizhi TangShanghai, ChinaAccounting

Alexis Mae ThompsonHolmen, Wis.Marketing

Jacob Thomas Tilson^Holmen, Wis.Business Administration

Robert M. Vandaver*Friendship, Wis.Organizational Management

Stephen James VonWaldRochester, Minn.Finance Minor in Health Care Management

Pa Chia VueLa Crosse, Wis.Organizational Management

Austin Kurt WeberWest Salem, Wis.Management and Leadership

Jordan Scott WendlandtOregon, Wis.Business Leadership

Georcha Card West*Duncanville, TexasAccounting

Evan William Whalen^New Albin, IowaAccounting

Ava Anne Grace WolffMequon, Wis.Business Administration Minor in Spanish



Fengan YangShanghai ChinaBusiness Administration

Guofeng ZhangShandong Province, ChinaBusiness Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Jessica Rae AskeyAustin, TexasTheatre

Faith Ann Bartelt^Rhinelander, Wis.Music Theatre Minor in Arts Administration

Cassady Ruth Chadwell^ n

Pingree Grove, Ill.Theatre Minor in Dance

Alicia Cecilia Diaz-VallsSan Juan, Puerto RicoMusic Theatre

Sage RayAnn Hovet^Bemidji, Minn.Music Theatre Minors in Dance, Arts Administration

Lauren Elizabeth JohnsonBellevue, Neb.Music Theatre

Michael Patrick JoyntMilton, Wis.Theatre Minor in Arts Administration

Erica Rae Kowald*Markesan, Wis.Studio Art

Thomas Glenn Krob^Barnes, Wis.Music Theatre

Rachel L. Muñoz^Papillion, Neb.Theatre Minor in Arts Administration

Cristian NievesOrlando, Fla.Music Theatre

Calvin Robert O’ConnellDe Pere, Wis.Theatre

Mallory Amabelle Topel^ n

Lake Mills, Wis.Theatre Minor in Arts Administration

Angelie Maribel Tuch-Sanchez^Beloit, Wis.Studio ArtMinor in Philosophy

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Maurice Anthony Barrington Savage

Bloomfield, Conn.Minors in Sociology, Sport Leadership

Bachelor of Music

Morgan Elizabeth Bramstedt^Sheboygan, Wis.Music Performance Minor in Theatre

Alexandra Marie BurchWest Salem, Wis.Music Education, Music Performance

Megan A. Feltz^Stratford, Wis.Music Education

Joseph Thomas LangeWaukesha, Wis.Music Performance

Ella Rose Mahlum^Holmen, Wis.Music Performance

Gavin Joseph Mason^Holmen, Wis.Music Performance

Alivia-Marie Ashleigh Schmidt-Sanders^

Onalaska, Wis.Music Education

Bachelor of Science

Jose Omar AlanisFerryville, Wis.PhilosophyMinor in Sociology

Caitlyn Nicole AlmbergCoon Rapids, Minn.Biochemistry

Taylor Jean AndersonLa Crosse, Wis.Social Work

Kaitlin Rose Babcock^Mauston, Wis.PsychologyMinors in Substance Abuse

Counseling, Music

Zachary Anton BiezeLa Crosse, Wis.Psychology

Samantha Marie Boland^Gays Mills, Wis.Social Work Minor in Psychology

Amanda Kaye BrennanLa Crosse, Wis.Social Work

Caitlin Marie BrownLake in the Hills, Ill.Biology Minor in Psychology

Rafael Cornelius Burgess Jr.Clearwater, Fla.Criminal Justice

Amber Rae ConniffCaledonia, Minn.Sport Science and Leadership


Ayanda Londiwe DlaminiLa Crescent, Minn.Social Work

Rekha Suman Drevlow^Lake Mills, Wis.Psychology

Zachary Michael EarllOnalaska, Wis.Biochemistry Minor in Business Administration

Melissa Ann Edgar^ n

Kasson, Minn.Biology Minors in Spanish, Psychology

Theodore William Evenson*Sparta, Wis.Substance Abuse Counseling

Kaitlynn Rose FischerLa Crosse, Wis.Social Work

Abbie Kay FreundNeenah, Wis.English Education

Braxton J. GhelfiWest Salem, Wis.Criminal Justice Minor in Psychology

Breanna Michelle HallingLa Crosse, Wis.Social Work Minor in Family Studies

Suneesa Pookie Hansakda^La Crosse, Wis.Social Work Minor in Psychology

Kyle Tyler HicksRochester, Minn.Social Work Minor in Psychology

Kolin Warren HuthRichland Center, Wis.Health Care and Wellness Management

Sheridan Taylor KaatzHolmen, Wis.PsychologyMinor in Family Studies

Jake Mitchell KleszczynskiThornton, Colo.Criminal Justice Minor in Business Administration

Hannah Marie Krause^ n

Pardeeville, Wis.Biochemistry Minors in Spanish, Mathematics

Abigail R. LinbergÔnalaska, Wis.Social Work

Justin Brett MaxtedCairns, Queensland, AustraliaSport Science and LeadershipMinor in Psychology

Torie Louise McConnellCresco, IowaBiology

Aleisha Marrie MuellerSpencer, Wis.Biology Minor in Neuroscience

Ashley E. NollMequon, Wis.Social Work Minor in Gerontology

McKaylla Rose O’Rourke^Sun Prairie, Wis.Social Work Minor in Art

Brooklyn Ann OttelienRacine, Wis.Biology

Morgan Maria PedersonLa Crosse, Wis.Social Work

Riley Elizabeth PenningtonLake City, Minn.Biochemistry

Esther G. Rodriguez PetersonCashton, Wis.Environmental BiologyMinor in Psychology

Michaela Lynn PronschinskeAlma, Wis.Psychology

Jade Ronae Putz^Manchester, IowaSport Science and LeadershipMinors in Biology, Psychology

Christina RepaNikiti, Halkidiki, GreecePsychologyMinor in Art

Valerie Grace Rosborough^Peoria, Ill.Biopsychology

Desiree K. RyanChippewa Falls, Wis.PsychologyMinor in Substance Abuse Counseling

Hailei Elaine SamuelsonViroqua, Wis.NeuroscienceMinors in Health Care Management,

Psychology

Hanna Sue SchlesserArcadia, Wis.ChemistryMinor in Mathematics

Aaron Michael SyvertsonRichland Center, Wis.Criminal Justice, Psychology

Mitchel John Taylor^Red Wing, Minn.Health Care and Wellness ManagementMinor in Finance

Alexandra Elizabeth UhrenÊau Claire, Wis.Biopsychology

Erica Jane VehrenkampWest Salem, Wis.Social Work



Abigail M. Wendland^Cashton, Wis.Health Care and Wellness

ManagementMinor in Psychology

Samantha WhitlockWauwatosa, Wis.Social WorkMinor in Family Studies

Jared Elijah Patrick Wilson^Chaseburg, Wis.PsychologyMinor in Substance Abuse Counseling

Susan YangOnalaska, Wis.Social WorkMinor in Family Studies

Rachel Francis ZeleznikLa Crosse, Wis.Psychology

Madison Emmaline ZlotoGrand Blanc, Mich.BiochemistryMinors in Religious Studies,

Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Community Medical Dietetics

Michaela Lynn BachHillsboro, Wis.

Megan Elizabeth BernerÂntigo, Wis.

Lara Renae Boyum^Kasson, Minn.

Abigail Rae BreitbachÔregon, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Elizabeth Carolyn CapistrantLino Lakes, Minn.Minor in Psychology

Kasey Sviggum Dummer^Kenyon, Minn.

Alyssa Ann Flores^Lombard, Ill.Minor in Spanish

Morgan Elizabeth Ireland^Big Lake, Minn.

Hanna Rose JirsaLa Crosse, Wis.

Christina Marie Maurice^La Crosse, Wis.

Holly Elizabeth NelsonPulaski, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Stacy Lynn ReisColby, Wis.

Emily Nicole Rox^La Crosse, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Jade Rachelle Stanley^Glen Flora, Wis.

Emily Marie Weiss^ n

Mondovi, Wis.

Bachelor of Science in Education

Dayonna Kristine Bolton^Wonewoc, Wis.Minors in Cross-categorical Special

Education, Early Childhood Education

Faith Elizabeth CecilOnalaska, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Jena Lyn EmsÂdams-Friendship, Wis.Minors in Cross-categorical Special

Education , Mathematics

Christian Taylor Gilman^Retreat, Wis.Minors in Cross-categorical Special

Education, Early Childhood Education

Samantha Rae HilleshiemRichland Center, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Taylor Marie Kidd^La Crosse, Wis.

Jenna Catherine Larson^Chippewa Falls, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Patrick Michael MeltonFrankfort, Ky.

Kristen Linn MeyersLa Crosse, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Bethany Anne NottOnalaska, Wis.

Angela Marie Osgood^Mindoro, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Kendyl Grace Schine^Kenosha, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Brett Niles ThompsonWest Salem, Wis.Minor in Cross-categorical Special

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kristen Nicole Adams^Boscobel, Wis.

Madeline Kay AdickesOnalaska, Wis.Minor in Servant Leadership

Kaitlyn Cheryl Ahlers^Maiden Rock, Wis.

Morgan Ashley Allan*Waterford, Wis.


Jenna Nicole Allen^Westby, Wis.Minor in Family Studies

Sarah Melissa AndelinBountiful, Utah

Hannah Marie AndersonÊau Claire, Wis.Minor in Family Studies

Victory Bwiza BagaboRochester, Minn.

Dylan Charles BaumanRochester, Minn.

Joselyn Elise Baumgartner^Viroqua, Wis.

Gabriella Paige BauresCambria, Wis.

Alisha Rose BellHolmen, Wis.

David William BenertStillwater, Minn.

Lindsay Victoria-Ann Bennett*Richland Center, Wis.

Bryce Jerome BenzEvansville, Wis.

Haley Marie BeyerDe Forest, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Patrick Francis Bogard^ n

Oronoco, Minn.

Ashley Rachel BohnWisconsin Rapids, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Shaun BorreWisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Kendra Sue BrazeltonWestby, Wis.Minor in Gerontology

Jacob James BuckinghamByron, Minn.

Joshua Robert Buckingham^Byron, Minn.

Madeline Marie Bump^Cottage Grove, Minn.

Brenna Elizabeth Byerly^Winona, Minn.

Cole Justin ByomHortonville, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Joni Cash*Menomonie, Wis.

Ashley Jo Caswell^Wild Rose, Wis.

Lucy Alexis Check^La Valle, Wis.

Alyssa Marie Clary^Richland Center, Wis.

Meghan Angela Clary^Lone Rock, Wis.

Hannah Lee Coleman^Byron, Minn.

Shelby Jean CoopBrooklyn Park, Minn.

Madeline Ann CoyleWatertown, Minn.Minor in Family Studies

Cheryl L. Czajkowski*Cottage Grove, Wis.

Carissa Marie Czerneski^Junction City, Wis.

Paige Marie DalbecBuffalo, Minn.Minor in Health Care Management

Lexus Mercedes DeckerHolmen, Wis.

Morgan Elizabeth DulmesHingham, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Sydney Ann DunhamWest Salem, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Conner Tilman DunnWest Salem, Wis.

Maria Elizabeth EhrlichPort Washington, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Brooke Lee Emanuel^Stewartville, Minn.

Sierra Augusta-Sue EvansFridley, Minn.

Lauren Ashley Fabich^Rhinelander, Wis.

Frankline Fonyuy*Rochester, Minn.

Jade Elizabeth FrydenlundCoon Valley, Wis.

Courtney Marie GintherLa Crosse, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Rachel Marie GorellLa Crosse, Wis.

Alec Gerard Gorski^La Crosse, Wis.

Julia Therese Grygleski^Stevens Point, Wis.Minor in Spanish

Nolan Richard GundlachRacine, Wis.

Nicole Suzanne Halvorson*Galesville, Wis.

Michelle Jan HelgesonEau Claire, Wis.

Owen Thomas HellwigCoon Valley, Wis.

Ashley Jolene Hoehn^La Crescent, Minn.



Jordyn Lynn Holland^Houston, Minn.Minor in Family Studies

Emily Kathryn Horn^Prescott, Wis.

Azalea Grace Horton n

Rosemount, Minn.Minor in Health Care Management

Sarah Mae IrishPlainview, Minn.

Thomas Glenn JensenRochester, Minn.

Corbin Marie JumperTrempealeau, Wis.

Anita Kari^La Crosse, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Heather Kay KoenigsStewartville, Minn.

Chelsie Lynn KrausLa Crosse, Wis.

Destiny Ann KronebuschWinona, Minn.

Paige Elizabeth LandonÔronoco, Minn.

Megan Elizabeth LangeMadison, Wis.

Rebecca Ann Larsen^Kenosha, Wis.

Madeline Susan LoomisWest Salem, Wis.

Avon LorLa Crosse, Wis.

Kasey Michelle Lukach^ n

New Berlin, Wis.

Jessica Rose Martin-WagnerBlair, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Justin Lee MastinKasson, Minn.Wyatt Curtis MattesonStevens Point, Wis.

Myles Dean Maxwell^Milton, Wis.Psychology

Josie Ann McKenzieBlack Earth, Wis.

Breanna Evelyn MikshowskyBangor, Wis.Minors in Spanish, Family Studies

Cassandra Lynn MillerWaukon, IowaMinor in Family Studies

Hannah Beth MooreSherwood, Wis.

Kimberly Morales-HernandezRochester, Minn.

Carolyn Aimee MorrisRoberts, Wis.

Margaret Ann Mullenbach-McDonough

Hudson, Wis.

Valerie Anne Nagengast^Rogers, Minn.

Lauren Marie NisbitHolcombe, Wis.

Olivia Dolores ParkhurstChippewa Falls, Wis.

Alissa Caitlin PetersonCaledonia, Minn.

Emily Ann PetersonWaupun, Wis.

Jonna Michele PetersonLa Crosse, Wis.

Payton Lynn PetschePrairie du Chien, Wis.

Madalyn Taylor Pfohl^Potosi, Wis.

Mariah Sokhoeun Phoat-Kern*Rochester, Minn.

Madalyn Rae PinnowSilver Lake, Wis.

Alicia Nicole PohlmanJanesville, Wis.

Haley Rose PolinLanesboro, Minn.Minor in Psychology

Sydney Ariana PulvermacherMuscoda, Wis.Minors in Psychology, Gerontology

Madeline Ann Raverty^River Falls, Wis.

Brie Ella Rinden^Rochester, Minn.

Ashley Madison Sadauskis*Rochester, Minn.

Ambree Anna Schlosser^Durand, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Lauren Marlene SchoenthalerRiver Falls, Wis.

Elizabeth Marie Schroeder*Coon Valley , Wis.

Elyssa Jean Schulenberg^Mt. Horeb, Wis.

Alexander James SchultzVerona, Wis.

Kristy Lynn Schulz^Racine, Wis.Minor in Family Studies

Angela Marie Sendelbach*Cochrane, Wis.


Alyce M. SheperdNew Berlin, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Samantha Jo Snyder^Madison, Wis.

Aubry Lin SpringstrohFreedom, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Calvin Jon SteffesLa Crescent, Minn.

Cali Jacqueline StreifFennimore, Wis.

Nathaniel Jon Ryan TavisOakdale, Minn.

Brianna Katelynn TiesTrempealeau, Wis.

Taylor Nicole Vance^Racine, Wis.

Olivia R. Wachal*Îrma, Wis.

Rebecca Ellen WarrenMaquoketa, Iowa

Haile Marie WeisBurlington, Wis.Minor in Family Studies

Alyssa Rae WeissÂltoona, Wis.Minor in Family Studies

Bryana J. Williams*West Salem, Wis.Minor in Psychology

Katiy Lynne Williams*Eau Claire, Wis.

Allison Rose Winters^Byron, Minn.

Jacy Jean Wolfe*Reedsburg, Wis.

Christina Ladeanne WrightÔregon, Wis.

Alyssa Raye Yeiter^Holmen, Wis.Minor in Gerontology

Miranda K. ZippFond du Lac, Wis.

Samantha Catheleen ZomchekSaint Paul, Minn.

GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Arts in Education

Katrina Marie BurkeCedar Rapids, Iowa

Jennifer Jodi Czipar-ClemenCedar Rapids, Iowa

Janelle Louise Danner*West Des Moines, Iowa

Christopher Loren Entner*Ellsworth, Iowa

Rebecca Lynn GustafsonMarion, Iowa

Jeremiah Avery Herman*Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kayla Ann Hokel*Slater, Iowa

Sarah Marie KelleyCedar Rapids, Iowa

Tyeria Mari McGregor*Des Moines, Iowa

Kimberly Ann Meyer*Eldridge, Iowa

Sabrina Devone MorrisonOttumwa, Iowa

Nicholas Anthony Rhoads*Cedar Falls, Iowa

Daniel Hale RickelsSolon, Iowa

Marissa Lee RiffelBurlington, Iowa

Vincent John RothNorth English, Iowa

Kelli Rae StoermerNorwalk, Iowa

Sara J. WeiresDubuque, Iowa

Master of Arts in Servant Leadership

Sandra Mpemwangi Kekuli Balangoy

La Crosse, Wis.

Jonathon Paul BurbachTomah, Wis.

Shannon L. Carey*Onalaska, Wis.

Lori Jayne CarlsonBlack River Falls, Wis.

Lori Ann DenisonRochester, Minn.

Barbara L. FischerOnalaska, Wis.

Vance Jared Fishel*La Crescent, Minn.

Taylor Michael HansonNew Lisbon, Wis.

Michelle Ann JorgensenTomah, Wis.

Bernard L. Osborne*Racine, Wis.

Theresa Elizabeth ThompsonWhitehall, Wis.

Beth Ann Waldron*Holmen, Wis.



Master of Business Administration

Amy L. AccolaLa Crosse, Wis.

Caralynn Elizabeth AndrusGreen Bay, Wi

Charles BarnardHudson, Wis.

Kara Rae BayerLa Crosse, Wis.

Kathie A. Bernhardt*Stewartville, Minn.

Rachel BlumLa Crescent, Minn.

Abigail Lynn BrueggenHolmen, Wis.

Halil CakirGazi Antep, Turkey

Cortney Christine CampbellSt. Charles, Minn.

Sarah Marie CarrimonOnalaska, Wis.

Catherine J. Christianson*Cashton, Wis.

Daniel L. Coenen*Tomah, Wis.

Finnian Joseph Cullen*La Crosse, Wis.

Marissa L. DickinsonLa Crosse, Wis.

Corbin Tyler EvansEden Prairie, Minn.

Benjamin Troy GibsonByron, Minn.

Kelly Marie HainesMinnesota City, Minn.

Amanda HoyOnalaska, Wis.

Minpeng HuangHunan Province, China

Julie Ann Hurlburt*Arcadia, Wis.

Braulio JeronimoViroqua, Wis.

Katherine Jane KirchhoffSparta, Wis.

Courtney Nicole KloehnRichland Center, Wis.

Liesl Diane Kruse*Mankato, Minn.

Janie Larse*Richland Center, Wis.

George Paul Miller Jr.La Crosse, Wis.

Samuel David MorrisRichmond, Va.

Michael John RekowLa Crosse, Wis.

Eric K. SchmidtSparta, Wis.

Joshua Lee SengerAberdeen, S.D.

Kathryn Ann Sutton-AndersonFerryville, Wis.

Wenfeng ShenShanghai, China

Nicholas James Theobald*Onalaska, Wis.

Kelly JoAnn Voegele*La Crosse, Wis.

Jennifer Lynn WaltersWinona, Minn.

Elizabeth D. WestMusicoda, Wis.

Stacey Lynn WoodmanJanesville, Wis.

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Sarah Nicole CastroTomah, Wis.

Sophia Marie CreeEau Claire, Wis.

Allison Marie Harbach*Dakota, Minn.

Hailey Elizabeth KruegerGenoa, Wis.

Kalie R Lingl*New Lisbon, Wis.

Antoinette Mathis*La Crosse, Wis.

Yarrow Romero Moench Pasche

Decorah, Iowa

Lisbeth Ann PeirceDecorah, Iowa

Joan Marie Wittrock*Sheboygan, Wis.

Houa Yang*Holmen, Wis.

Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences

Arijana Ceric*Urbandale, Iowa

Hsu-Pin HuMillbrae, Calif.

Carolyn Marie KelkHazelhurst, Wis.


Alex Michael RichesonAppleton, Wis.

Alexis Kate WendlandtGlencoe, Minn.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Lauren Nicole AlexanderLexington, S.C.

Caralynn Elizabeth AndrusGreen Bay, Wis.

Abbey Eileen BeranekRichland Center, Wis.

Megan Grace BissonSan Diego, Calif.

Laura Elizabeth BixbyMadison, Wis.

Emma Caron BounmixayByron, Minn.

Mathew LaBarron BrasicBangor, Wis.

Tanya Renee BrueggenRockland, Wis.

Jenna Lee CookRochester, Minn.

Karli Elizabeth EastmanGrand Meadow, Minn.

Tess Louise GreenRochester, Minn.

Marit Pauline HartmanRochester, Minn.

Jacqueleen Ann JohnsonPlainview, Minn.

Chanchrisna KishRochester, Minn.

Andrea KrogmanPrairie du Chien, Wis.

Andrew J. LarsonHolmen, Wis.

Amanda Ann MarnholtzRochester, Minn.

Lauren Elizabeth MaxwellPlainview, Minn.

Christopher Paul NelsonMadison, Wis.

Emily Kaye RadcliffeChatfield, Minn.

Molly Lynn ReaRochester, Minn.

Samantha Ann ReadyMeeker, Colo.

Kasandra Jane ReedByron, Minn.

Jeffery Carl RichardsonBountiful, Utah

Keith Anthony RoeDublin, Ireland

Naomi Muthoni RuiruNairobi, Kenya

Heidi Lee SchafferRochester, Minn.

Hannah Lynne SleepLexington, Ill.

Alexandra Ann SmithHolmen, Wis.

Karen Elizabeth SmithTomah, Wis.

Saralyn Ruth SquillaceRochester, Minn.

Heather Jo StushekEau Claire, Wis.

Alexander Thomas TheisenFond du Lac, Wis.

Marty Duane UnruhRochester, Minn.

Pao Doua VangLa Crosse, Wis.

Lindsay Julia VitseLanesboro, Minn.

Elizabeth D. WestMusicoda, Wis.

James L. WirthEau Claire, Wis.

Stacey Lynn WoodmanJanesville, Wis.

* Denotes candidate completing requirements during the summer session (August graduate) ^ Denotes GPA Honors

n Denotes Honors Program completed

This program includes the names of students who, at the time of printing, have filed an application for degree. The official granting of the degree is made after all graduation requirements have been successfully completed and verified.

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Bachelor of Arts

Rachel HallSocial Work

Carson SkempSpanish

Samantha Jeanne TotskySpanish

Bachelor of Business Administration

Ana GeiselmanOrganizational Management

Austin HassMarketing

Sarah KnoblochOrganizational Management

Dylan MasonFinance

Nicolette PohnlOrganizational Management

Mikaela PowersOrganizational Management

Michelle ReisbigAccounting, Finance

Carson SkempSports Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Laura FegelyMusic Theatre

Aaryn JonesStudio Art

Rose LucasMusic Theatre

Tabbitha ParentMusic theatre

Jenna Perock Music Theatre

Cale RauschMusic Theatre

Sophie ShahbaziMusical Theatre

Katrina WaltMusical Theatre

Sarah WeyrichMusic Theatre

Melissa WicklandMusic Theatre

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Aubry Berlin

Bachelor of Science

Brian AndersonTechnology Education

Zaria BeyerBiology

Theodore BramanBiology

Alli DunnePsychology

Caitlin FallonNeuroscience

Allana HaasPsychology

Harley LargeSocial Work

Cheyenne Myer (Nagle)Broad Field Social Studies

Emma PieperSocial Work

Alexandra SyvertsonPsychology

Matthew WestenbergMathematics

Bachelor of Science in Community Medical Dietetics

Hanna Marbach

Hannah McDaniel

Brenna Meyer

Samantha Jeanne Totsky

Bachelor of Science in Education

Shelbi BauerEducation

Claire ChicoineElementary Education

Preston GamrothMathematics Education

Joshua Nelson Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kaley Brault

Madison Doerr

Amanda Hubley

Laura Kiefer

2020 Graduates


Miranda Merten

Jude Nsambuh

Elizabeth Pankratz

Hannah Park-Goldman

Rachel Paulson

McKayla Ruechel

Sela Schroeder

Master of Arts in Education

Jodi Ammerman

Stacy Anderson

Rachel Arendt

Amy Baumhardt

Caitlynn Hinytzke

Colleen Johnson

Michelle Mueller

Cindy Peterson

Celeste Rosas-Stirgus

Sophie Schleis

Ashley Wateski

Master of Arts in Servant Leadership

Bobbette Brown-Vandenberg

Chelsea Lakowske

Allison Ward

Master of Business Administration

Laurabelle Felton

Caitlyn Kozik

Maria Morgan-Bathke

Monica Organ

Michael Walentiny

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Megan Baker

Rose Maura Okongwu

Angela Smith

Lisbeth (Betsy) Peirce

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Amanda Gingrasso

Linda Sargent

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