Loras College · The Loras Pledge Administered to the graduates by Donna N. Heald, Ph.D. Vice...
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Loras College
May 18, 1:30 p.m.
Commencement
180th Year
Academic ProcessionLoras College Faculty
RegentsProgram Participants
Candidates for Degrees Master of Ceremonies
Donna N. Heald, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
InvocationThe Most Reverend Michael O. Jackels
Chancellor of Loras College, Archbishop of Dubuque
The National AnthemAntonia Rupert (’19), soloist
Welcome and RemarksJames E. Collins (’84)
President
RemarksErvin W. Yahr, III
Student Body President
Commencement AddressWendy L. Schrunk (’07)
Vice President-Consumer & Investment Management DivisionGoldman Sachs
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Honorary DegreesHONORIS CAUSA
Michael D. Rice (’64), Doctor of LawsCurley M. Johnson (’86), B.A., Doctor of Laws
Recognition of Professor Emerita Mary M. Johnson, Ph.D.Professor of Psychology
Presentation of Designates for DegreesDonna N. Heald, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
Conferring of DegreesJames E. Collins (’84), President
Dennis Houlihan (’72), Board of Regents
BenedictionThe Reverend William M. Joensen, Ph.D.
Dean of Campus Spiritual Life
Processional and RecessionalLoras College Wind Ensemble
Conducted by Glenn E. Pohland, D.M.A.Associate Professor of Music
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The Loras PledgeAdministered to the graduates by Donna N. Heald, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
The Administration, Faculty and Friends of Loras College are met here today to recognize accomplishment in learning and wisdom. In the past four years these graduating seniors have worked with the Loras
community to realize a dedication to truth, an appreciation of beauty and love for excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. So, in the name of previous graduates, and anticipating your further growth in wisdom
and learning, and in dedicated and resourceful leadership, I charge you, graduating seniors, to be true to the ideals you have adopted, and, in particular, to the ideal which Loras has ever fostered.
Response by the Class of 2019Student Body President: In this hour of our graduation it is fitting
that we declare our objectives in life by making this solemn pledge:PRO DEO ET PATRIA - FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.
Class: In a spirit of Christian love directed toward an increasing social awareness and involvement, I pledge: To hold this degree as an enduring challenge; To conduct myself according to judgments of a well formed conscience; To trust in the providence of God; To maintain and refine worthy ideals for my country;
To develop a vital awareness of the human community.
Academic HonorsTo be eligible for graduation honors, students must have the following standing:For the degree Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50;
For the degree Magna Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.70;For the degree Summa Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.90.
Academic DistinctionAcademic Dean’s Top Twenty
Graduates with the top twenty grade point averages are wearing the Academic Dean’s gold cords in recognition of academic excellence.
HonorsHonor students may pursue an Honors Degree in addition to a regular major.
The Honors Degree requires a minimum grade point average of 3.3 and distinctive curriculum.Honors graduates are wearing purple stoles.
Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders ScholarsThe Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program (CTL) began in 2007 thanks to the generosity of
Paul and Frances Breitbach. CTL students engage in a focused study of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, especially its call to service and responsibility for the common good.
CTL graduates are wearing purple cords.
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Master of ArtsMICHAEL D. ALLBEEPsychology: ClinicalPlatteville, WisconsinMaster of Arts
JACK M. BASTENPsychology: ClinicalColumbus, WisconsinMaster of Arts
JENNIFER M. GREMMELPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts
LAUREN E. HABLEPsychology: ClinicalDecorah, IowaMaster of Arts
RONDA L. JASPERPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts
ASPEN E. LYNCH*Psychology: ClinicalCascade, IowaMaster of Arts
ROSA P. NIETO-CACERESPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts
ZACHARY T. BENSONSchool CounselingUpland, CaliforniaMaster of Arts
HALEY A. EHRICHSchool CounselingKingston, IllinoisMaster of Arts
MARCIA G. MARTINSchool CounselingBernard, IowaMaster of Arts
KAYLA RUFFSchool CounselingMarion, IowaMaster of Arts
MOLLY A. SUMMERSchool CounselingDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts
MARK G. TILKESSchool CounselingEvergreen Park, IllinoisMaster of Arts
JENNIFER R. VANWATERMEULENSchool CounselingSilvis, IllinoisMaster of Arts
Master of Business AdministrationTHEODORE ANDERS*Business Administration/AnalyticsDubuque, IowaMaster of Business Administration
JOSHUA D. BOOTSBusiness Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration
MICHAEL W. GRIEBELBusiness Administration/AnalyticsBellevue, IowaMaster of Business Administration
ANDREW M. KLUESNERBusiness Administration/AnalyticsDubuque, IowaMaster of Business Administration
CHRIS S. SINDAHL*Business Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration
KIMBERLY M. SINDAHL*Business Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration
ANDREW J. WILLBusiness Administration/AnalyticsSherrill, IowaMaster of Business Administration
ROBERT J. AGERBEEKCriminal JusticeSociologyEl Cajon, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts
UDOCHUKWU U. AGOMOBusiness AdministrationPlano, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SABRINA M. ALMANZASpanishReligious StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ANNA J. AMBROSYSocial WorkBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts
BLAKE A. ANDERSONAthletic TrainingCum LaudeBurlington, IowaBachelor of Arts
MACKENZIE R. ANDERSONKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeCleveland, OhioBachelor of Arts
WILLIAM H. ARNDTFinanceChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
THOMAS J. AUGEPoliticsInternational StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
LAURA BAINTERMathematicsBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeEldridge, IowaBachelor of Science
SHARANA M. BAKERPsychologyTinley Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
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JULIA R. BALAPublic RelationsBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SEAN BALDWINPublic RelationsDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts
THOMAS A. BALLCriminal JusticeMarion, IowaBachelor of Arts
ANTHONY J. BALTIERRAAthletic TrainingStockton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
NICHOLAS M. BARONCriminal JusticeMcHenry, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MARBELLA BARRIOSMarketingMagna Cum LaudeNorth Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
FRANZ L. BECKERPoliticsInternational StudiesMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
GRETA L. BECKERBiochemistrySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science
BROOKE A. BERGFELD*FinanceBernard, IowaBachelor of Arts
HANNAH D. BERNHARDHistoryBusiness AdministrationSumma Cum LaudeAlgona, IowaBachelor of Arts
RUTH E. BERNINGSocial WorkMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Cuba City, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts
ANDREA J. BERNSBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeFarmersburg, IowaBachelor of Science
EMILY A. BIERMANKinesiologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
PAIGE M. BILDSTEINElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts
SHANNON E. BLINDSociologyMoline, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BROOKE BODDICKERPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeNorway, IowaBachelor of Arts
GINA K. BOEDINGSocial WorkBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Dundee, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
BRADLEY J. BOELKOWBusiness AdministrationSpring Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
LAUREN R. BOLLWEGMusicReligious StudiesHonors ProgramNew Vienna, IowaBachelor of Arts
ABIGALE BRADICHPublic RelationsCum LaudeHegewisch, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RACHEL M. BRANDSEnglish: Creative WritingEnglish: LiteratureLake in the Hills, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CAITLIN M. BRENNANSocial WorkPrairie Du Sac, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
TAYLOR G. BROOKSSport ManagementBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JESSICA A. BROWNSocial WorkSociologyMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
SAMANTHA A. BROWNPsychologySociologyCum LaudeRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RICHARD J. BRYZAEngineeringPlainfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science
JEFFREY R. BUDZEnglish: Creative WritingSecondary EducationJoliet, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
KIRA L. BUSSESocial WorkPsychologyCum LaudeMount Prospect, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CLAIRE K. CAHILLPublic RelationsEvergreen Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JAMES R. CAMPBELLBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts
LINDSEY I. CANNINGCriminal JusticeRoselle, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JONATHAN P. CARLSONHistorySecondary EducationBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Madison, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts
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JOHN M. CARROLLMedia StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ARIEL L. CARTERBiochemistryNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeMarion, IowaBachelor of Science
SHELBY R. CARTERHistorySecondary EducationCherry Valley, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MICHAEL J. CERVANTESNeurosciencePsychologyBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Science
RICARDO CHAVEZAccountingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
POLLY A. CHRISTENSENElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeLester Prairie, MinnesotaBachelor of Arts
JACOB L. CHUDZIKEngineeringFrankfort, IllinoisBachelor of Science
OLIVIA R. CLAREYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
DUSTIN J. COFFMANPhilosophyPoliticsMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
FLYNN P. COLLINS*Sport ManagementBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ZACHARY P. CONLINBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
EMMA E. COOKECriminal JusticePsychologyCum LaudeArlington Heights, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MYAH L. CORDOVA RAMIREZSocial WorkMoline, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
PATRICK B. COSTELLOBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramElgin, IllinoisBachelor of Science
SHANNON K. COYLESocial WorkOak Forest, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
LAUREN D. CZESHINSKIMarketingCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
CELIA E. DA SILVABusiness AdministrationInternational StudiesCum LaudeHonors ProgramHazleton, IowaBachelor of Arts
DAVIS D. DAHLBERGBiochemistryHonors ProgramWaseca, MinnesotaBachelor of Science
JENNA M. DALISAYPublic RelationsReligious StudiesCum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
EMILIE E. DALSINGMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
ADIRA D. DANGOYBusiness AnalyticsHomewood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JAMES W. DAVISBusiness AdministrationAurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JACQUELINE C. DAYPsychologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MICHAEL J. DELANEYPsychologyGrayslake, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BLAKE A. DERBYPsychologyMusicMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
KENNEDY L. DEWEYAthletic TrainingMagna Cum LaudeDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RYAN R. DICANIOBusiness AnalyticsBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ANTONE E. DIXONCriminal JusticeBroadview, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MAUREEN E. DOLANBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeStrawberry Point, IowaBachelor of Arts
TAYLOR C. DOOLEYMathematicsFinanceNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Science
MARY C. DOUGHERTYCriminal JusticeChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
NATALIE L. DROESKEEnglish: Creative WritingCum LaudeHonors ProgramNorth Aurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
* In absentia.8
NICHOLAS J. DUFFYAccountingBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CATHERINE R. DUNBARKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeDe Forest, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MARGARET M. DURDANBiological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeUtica, IllinoisBachelor of Science
ASHLEY L. EDMINSTERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
LAUREN T. EHARDTPsychologyCriminal JusticeMagna Cum LaudeSpring Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SAMUEL M. ELSTONCriminal JusticePsychologyNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
KAITLYN M. ENGERAccountingCum LaudeBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MICHAEL B. ERNSTERFinanceBayfield, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MACKENZIE J. FALDETBusiness AnalyticsMathematicsCalmar, IowaBachelor of Arts
TREVOR J. FANNONPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeEdgewood, IowaBachelor of Arts
SAMANTHA A. FELDERMAN*Public RelationsDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MARNIE E. FERGUSONMathematicsSecondary EducationMokena, IllinoisBachelor of Science
RAUDEL FIERRO PEREZInternational StudiesWest Liberty, IowaBachelor of Arts
NATALIE L. FISCHERAccountingFinanceMagna Cum LaudeSherrill, IowaBachelor of Arts
JOSE A. FLORESPhilosophyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
KAITLYN M. FOGARTYAccountingFinanceSumma Cum LaudeAlgona, IowaBachelor of Arts
TAYLOR M. FOXBiologyCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Science
KATHRYN J. FRANCOISBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeAlburnett, IowaBachelor of Arts
LUCAS W. FRANKBusiness AdministrationBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts
JEFFREY I. FRIEDENPhilosophyMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
MICHAEL P. FRIENDPublic RelationsDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
REAGAN L. FRIENDKinesiologyGilbert, ArizonaBachelor of Arts
LAUREN D. FRITZEnglish: LiteratureSecondary EducationSterling, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ELLEN K. GALLERYKinesiologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RYAN P. GALVANCriminal JusticeSociologyOrland Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
DEMOND D. GEORGEBusiness AdministrationNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MELANIE J. GERBIGSocial WorkStacyville, IowaBachelor of Arts
ELIZABETH J. GILLPsychologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BRANT W. GILLEElementary EducationShullsburg, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
BRIAN G. GILLESCriminal JusticeKickapoo, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
QUINTAVIOUS M. GILLIAMMarketingShreveport, LouisianaBachelor of Arts
BRENDA L. GOMEZ SOLISSpanishSociologySylvania, GeorgiaBachelor of Arts
NATHAN E. GOSLIN-KLEMMEKinesiologyBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts
EVAN D. GRADOVILLEFinanceAccountingCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
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PAIGE M. GRIFFITHPsychologyGranville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ANDREW R. GROSSKLAUSPublic RelationsWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
DAVID A. GROVESSociologyBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Elgin, Illinois Bachelor of Arts
SIMONE B. GUIOElementary EducationBarrington, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MITCHELL J. GULLETTSports ManagementLake Zurich, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
WHITNEE C. HALEPublic RelationsSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
STACI E. HAMMERBiochemistrySumma Cum LaudeLena, IllinoisBachelor of Science
GARRETT E. HAMMONDBusiness AnalyticsCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
COLE J. HANSENBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Palos Heights, Illinois Bachelor of Arts
ALYSSA A. HANTENElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
CHARLES R. HARRIS*KinesiologyBlaine, MinnesotaBachelor of Arts
ANNA M. HEDGESNeuroscienceBiochemistryDavenport, IowaBachelor of Science
RACHEL E. HEIDERSCHEITPsychologyMusicMagna Cum LaudeDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RYAN C. HEINRICHSCriminal JusticeDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts
MATTHEW Z. HENICKAccountingFinanceWestern Springs, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CHEYENNE M. HESSBiological ResearchHoly Cross, IowaBachelor of Science
TREVOR J. HEYINGPsychologyElkader, IowaBachelor of Arts
KRISTEN R. HIRSCHNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeEast Dubuque, IllinoisBachelor of Science
KARSEN T. HISENeuroscienceSumma Cum LaudeKnoxville, IllinoisBachelor of Science
ELLE M. HOFFMAN*Biological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Science
ALEXANDER J. HOFSTETTERKinesiologyCum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
SHELBY L. HOLERUDNeurosciencePsychologyAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Science
ASHLEY E. HOLTZMathematicsBusiness AnalyticsHonors ProgramManchester, IowaBachelor of Science
CARLY L. HORSMANBusiness AdministrationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MASON W. HOXIESport ManagementCum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
ROBERT J. HUGHESMarketingFinanceElmhurst, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MADELIN I. HUNSBERGERBusiness AdministrationMarketingSleepy Hollow, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
TAYLOR A. ILLGAthletic TrainingKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Algona, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
CARLY A. JACOBSKinesiologyBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts
KASEY J. JACOBSON*Biological ResearchFreeport, IllinoisBachelor of Science
SARAH H. JAMESMarketingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JOSEPH A. JANOUCHCriminal JusticeLombard, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
* In absentia.10
ALLEGRA M. JOHNSONSocial WorkSumma Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Solon, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
ESTHER L. JOHNSONEngineeringDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science
TIMOTHY D. JOHNSONMedia StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CLAUDIA L. JUAREZCriminal JusticeSpanishCicero, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JACKSON T. KALLMANBusiness AnalyticsGretna, NebraskaBachelor of Arts
JEANIE S. KASPEREngineeringSumma Cum LaudeWaukegan, IllinoisBachelor of Science
PRESTON P. KAUDERKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Arts
ALACIA M. KEEGANPublic RelationsMonroe, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
KAITLYN S. KEEHNERSocial WorkCriminal JusticeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
JORDAN R. KEILBusiness AdministrationBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts
NATHAN J. KELLEHERFinanceAccountingMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
RYAN J. KELLEY*Criminal JusticeManchester, IowaBachelor of Arts
KEVIN T. KELLYKinesiologyCovina, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts
VERONICA M. KELLYManagement Information SystemsDyersville, IowaBachelor of Science
MOLLY E. KIMBROMarketingCum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
MATTHEW W. KIRLINHistoryWest Des Moines, IowaBachelor of Arts
WHITNEY KLEINSocial WorkBeloit, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
ALLISON M. KLOSTERMANNManagement Information SystemsAccountingCum LaudeManchester, IowaBachelor of Science
JEFFREY A. KNUPPBusiness AdministrationWashington, IowaBachelor of Arts
NATHAN C. KNUPPKinesiologyMaywood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CHRISTIAN G. KNUTSENMathematicsBiologyGoose Lake, IowaBachelor of Science
AUSTIN N. KONAGELKinesiologyFrankfort, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ALYSON M. KOWALCZYKPsychologySugar Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ALEX KOZIOLKinesiologyPark Ridge, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ALEX J. KRUSEEnglish: LiteraturePhilosophySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MIKHAYLA N. KRUSE-MEEKElementary EducationCum LaudeMount Pleasant, IowaBachelor of Arts
KELLY E. KUBOUSHEKMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts
MATTHEW C. KUBOUSHEKAccountingSumma Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts
NICOLE C. KUBOUSHEKBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts
AUSTIN J. KUCHENBECKERBiochemistryCum LaudeHonors ProgramMuskego, WisconsinBachelor of Science
REILLY C. KUHNBiological ResearchSumma Cum LaudeAuburn, IllinoisBachelor of Science
JENNA G. LACORTEElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeLisle, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
KAITLYN E. LAGRANGEMedia StudiesWinterset, IowaBachelor of Arts
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JACOB J. LAMANTIAKinesiologyDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts
RACHEL C. LAMPEElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
DYLAN M. LANGEAccountingBusiness AnalyticsSumma Cum LaudeEast Dubuque, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
LINDSAY T. LANNENKinesiologyCum LaudeTinley Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
EVA M. LARABEEMusicElementary EducationMonticello, IowaBachelor of Arts
PETER C. LEINENWEBEREconomicsEvanston, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
KAREN A. LEISENLiberal StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MIKAELA D. LENGWINKinesiologyCum LaudeMount Vernon, IowaBachelor of Arts
IAN C. LENKEBusiness AnalyticsSpanishHonors ProgramMount Prospect, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ASHLEY E. LENTINEKinesiologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
EVAN J. LINKNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science
JOSEPH P. LOCHElementary EducationChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
LEA M. LOVELLSociologyBusiness AdministrationCum LaudePalmyra, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MICHELLE LOYOPoliticsChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
TINOTENDA O. MAHOMVAPsychologyPietermaritzburg, South AfricaBachelor of Arts
NICOLE R. MAJEWSKIMarketingCum LaudeWillowbrook, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CLARICE A. MARTINSocial WorkMundelein, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SYDNEY C. MARVICHSpanishPublic RelationsCum LaudeWoodstock, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
HANNAH M. MASSARIMarketingRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BRETT A. MATYESport ManagementShullsburg, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
JENNA E. MAZURBiologyRichmond, IllinoisBachelor of Science
WILLIAM P. MCCLAUGHRYSport ManagementBusiness AnalyticsLake Zurich, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
COURTNEY I. MCGUANEMedia StudiesEnglish: Creative WritingCum LaudeMinonk, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JOHN P. MCMAHONCriminal JusticeMonona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MORGAN M. MEADPublic RelationsPalos Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JOHN D. MESKIMENAthletic TrainingMagna Cum LaudeNorway, IowaBachelor of Arts
RILEY P. MICHELEconomicsFinanceHuntley, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CODY C. MIGHELLEngineeringDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Science
AUDREY M. MILLERChemistryMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramAppleton, WisconsinBachelor of Science
ELIZABETH M. MILLEREnglish: Creative WritingDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
SEAN P. MILLERBusinessEvergreen Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SKYE L. MILLERBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Science
ELIZABETH G. MILLSNeurosciencePsychologyBrimfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science
12 * In absentia.
MARCUS M. MILLSReligious StudiesMusicSumma Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Letts, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
MICHAEL A. MIMSBusiness AdministrationMarketingCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
CLAIRE M. MOLONYBiologySecondary EducationMagna Cum LaudeBernard, IowaBachelor of Science
BAYLEY J. MONROEHistoryOssian, IowaBachelor of Arts
NADIR S. MORGANMedia StudiesPublic RelationsRichmond, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts
CHAD D. MOSERManagement Information SystemsMagna Cum LaudeColesburg, IowaBachelor of Science
SARAH J. MUELLEREnglish: Creative WritingMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramWaverly, IowaBachelor of Arts
TYLER R. MUICHSocial WorkSociologyMagna Cum LaudeElk Grove Village, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ZACKARY B. MURPHYKinesiologyBurlington, IowaBachelor of Arts
SOPHIA M. MUZZARELLIPsychologyRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JAMES T. NELSONSport ManagementSterling, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SAVANNAH R. NESVIKPsychologyOssian, IowaBachelor of Arts
SLOAN D. NEUZILChemistryCum LaudeCharles City, IowaBachelor of Science
MAREN J. NIELSENSociologyDes Moines, IowaBachelor of Arts
JOSHUA M. NILOFFSport ManagementAlsip, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MARTHA M. NOWACKIPsychologySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
RILEY J. O'BRIENElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JACOB R. OGLESBYPoliticsSocial WorkBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Dubuque, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
ROBERT J. OLBERDINGBusiness AdministrationDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts
ABIGAIL M. OLDHAMPsychologyCum LaudeAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Arts
CARTER D. OLSONComputer ScienceMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Science
SARAH N. OLSONBiologyGurnee, IllinoisBachelor of Science
MICHAEL S. OLSZEWSKICriminal JusticeSouth Barrington, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
NATALIE G. OLTMANNSBiological ResearchLincoln, IllinoisBachelor of Science
KEMUNTO J. ONDANDEMathematicsOak Park, IllinoisBachelor of Science
SAMANTHA R. O'NEILLElementary EducationCum LaudeNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
RYAN M. PACHOLSKIBusiness AnalyticsMarketingLibertyville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CHRISTOPHER M. PAIGE, JR.BiologyPlainfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science
DANIEL R. PALUCHBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ELIZABETH C. PARSONSReligious StudiesRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MIKAYLA D. PEDERSONElementary EducationCum LaudeBurlington, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
13* In absentia.
SYDNEY B. PENNEKAMPSocial WorkBelmont, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
ELIA I. PEREDO LANDERONeurosciencePsychologyMilwaukee, WisconsinBachelor of Science
MEGHAN L. PETERMANEnglish: Creative WritingSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
LEO H. PETERSBiological ResearchCum LaudeAndover, MinnesotaBachelor of Science
MACKENZIE R. PETERSENPsychologyCum LaudeLost NationBaldwin, IowaBachelor of Arts
KAYLA S. PIKEElementary EducationEugene, OregonBachelor of Arts
GABRIEL I. PLEASANTSManagement Information SystemsMorton, IllinoisBachelor of Science
JILLIAN M. POHLANDElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudePeosta, IowaBachelor of Arts
GABRIELLE A. PRANGERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeLa Porte City, IowaBachelor of Arts
RACHEL E. PRENDERGASTPublic RelationsMarketingMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramNewton, IowaBachelor of Arts
JENNA M. PRIERElementary EducationCum LaudeWorthington, IowaBachelor of Arts
EMILY M. PRINCEEngineeringQuasqueton, IowaBachelor of Science
RYAN S. REITERFinanceIndependence, IowaBachelor of Arts
CAITLIN E. REYNOLDSElementary EducationChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
CATHERINE M. RHODAPoliticsBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Eagan, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts
EILEEN M. RICCHIOBusiness AdministrationMarketingPleasant Prairie, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
ANGELA M. RICHARDSONNeurosciencePhilosophyMagna Cum LaudeGlenwood, IowaBachelor of Science
SYDNEY A. RICKELS*Elementary EducationCascade, IowaBachelor of Arts
JOSEPH N. RIORDANBusiness AdministrationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
ZACHARY J. ROBERTSSport ManagementBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Perry, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
MARIA E. ROCHEKinesiologyWaterloo, IowaBachelor of Arts
JOSEPH A. RODRIGUESBusiness AnalyticsMokena, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
WILLIAM P. ROGANSport ManagementBusiness AdministrationGreenwood Village, ColoradoBachelor of Arts
NATHAN J. ROLINGPsychologyPlatteville, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
RYAN S. ROSSBusiness AnalyticsBolingbrook, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JOSHUA P. RUGGLESMarketingWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ANGELICA I. RUIZCriminal JusticeWaukegan, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ANTONIA E. RUPERTMusic EducationSecondary EducationCum LaudePeoria, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BAILEY C. SAMSAthletic TrainingKinesiologyAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Arts
TAYLOR M. SCHAEFERSBiological ResearchSecondary EducationGarnavillo, IowaBachelor of Science
ALEXANDRA M. SCHIAVONIElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramWest Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
14 * In absentia.
LUCAS T. SCHMIDTCriminal JusticePublic RelationsBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Preston, Iowa Bachelor of Arts
HANNAH M. SCHMITTPoliticsSpanishMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
NOAH D. SCHOAFElementary EducationHonors ProgramLena, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ELIZABETH J. SCHROEDERMusic EducationSecondary EducationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
LOGAN G. SCHROEDERNeuroscienceBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeBellevue, IowaBachelor of Science
RACHAEL L. SCHUELLERAccountingMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
SAMUEL R. SCHULERKinesiologyChenoa, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
SHANNON I. SCHUSTERSpanishInternational StudiesSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramHopkinton, IowaBachelor of Arts
MONICA S. SCHWARTZHOFFElementary EducationFort Atkinson, IowaBachelor of Arts
LUCAS A. SEDLACEKPsychologyCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
ALLIE R. SERRESNeurosciencePsychologyPlatteville, WisconsinBachelor of Science
LOGAN J. SHEPPARDComputer ScienceDe Witt, IowaBachelor of Science
MICHAEL C. SHERIFFKinesiologyPearl City, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JAVIER E. SIMONBusiness AnalyticsAppleton, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MARCUS SINGLETONPublic RelationsBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
NICOLE A. SNITKEYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeWalker, IowaBachelor of Arts
MAKAYLA L. SOKOLOSKIEngineeringKenyon, MinnesotaBachelor of Science
SHANNON J. SOPPEAccountingFinanceSumma Cum LaudeSherrill, IowaBachelor of Arts
JAVIER SOTOPsychologyMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JOHN F. STAMMEYERBusiness AdministrationDe Witt, IowaBachelor of Arts
HOLLY M. STEILBiologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science
HANNA R. STOKESMarketingTiffin, IowaBachelor of Arts
JONATHAN D. SWEENEYAccountingBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeStreamwood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
KAYLA J. THOMPSONEnglish: Creative WritingPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
ELIZABETH M. TIGGESEnglish: Creative WritingPsychologyCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
JACOB T. TILLKinesiologyCum LaudeHonors ProgramAndrew, IowaBachelor of Arts
KATELYNN TILLMedia StudiesPsychologyDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts
MADISON N. TOLLEYEnglish: Creative WritingMedia StudiesSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramGeneva, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
JACOB T. TOMANAccountingMagna Cum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
HANNAH J. TOWNSElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts
15* In absentia.
TESSA M. UTTERElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Cross Plains, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts
RACHEL A. VALENTEBiological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramOak Forest, IllinoisBachelor of Science
RENATA V. VELJACICAthletic TrainingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
TYLER C. VENCHUSBusiness AdministrationMarketingCarol Stream, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ELIZABETH A. VENEZIOEnglish: Creative WritingSecondary EducationCum LaudeNew Lenox, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MEGAN L. VIERTELPublic RelationsSociologyMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
SAMANTHA A. WAGNERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
TAYLER L. WALKERPsychologyHamptonHampton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
MOLLY N. WALKNERMathematicsSumma Cum LaudeSolon, IowaBachelor of Science
YANREN WANGSport ManagementShanghai, ChinaBachelor of Arts
STEVEN K. WELTZERAccountingMagna Cum LaudeAurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ALEX M. WERNIMONTEngineeringBusiness AdministrationPeosta, IowaBachelor of Science
MADELINE E. WESSELSBiologyStone City, IowaBachelor of Science
DANIEL M. WESTRAKinesiologyMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
HAILEY M. WHEELERKinesiologyColumbus, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
ALEXANDRIA M. WHITEElementary EducationWestmont, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
BRIDGET M. WHITNEYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudePark Ridge, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
DEANDRE L. WILLIAMSSocial WorkBaltimore, MarylandBachelor of Arts
JARED R. WILLIAMSHistorySecondary EducationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
DANIEL G. WILLIS*English: Creative WritingCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
MICHAEL D. WITKOWSKIBiochemistryCum LaudeChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Science
JOHN S. WOERDEHOFF*Media StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts
JULIE K. WOODSSociologyCoggon, IowaBachelor of Arts
MARIN J. WOODSPublic RelationsManchester, IowaBachelor of Arts
ANDREW WRONABusiness AdministrationFinanceWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
ERVIN W. YAHR, IIIEnglish: LiteraturePoliticsMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramDecorah, IowaBachelor of Arts
NICOLAS YOUNGChemistryAlgonquin, IllinoisBachelor of Science
ANN-MARIE E. ZAHNBusiness AnalyticsFinanceSumma Cum LaudeStoughton, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
ERIC A. ZIRZOWBusiness AnalyticsManagement Information SystemsWaukesha, WisconsinBachelor of Arts
MADELYN R. ZYDLEWSKIAthletic TrainingKinesiologyOrland Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts
16
Academic Costume In America
Symbols of Learning
The academic procession as you see it today is a pageant made colorful by the dress and ceremony inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. The
principal features of academic dress are three: the gown, the cap and the hood.
To preserve the dignity and meaning of these features, American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895 and set up a code of academic dress for the colleges
and universities of the United States. In 1932, the American Council of Education presented a revised code which largely governs the style of academic dress used in
our country today.
The Gown
The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. Some think it was worn in former times as protection against the cold of unheated buildings. It has become symbolic of the
democracy of scholarship, for it completely covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is usually black with pointed sleeves for the Bachelor’s degree; long,
closed sleeves for the Master’s degree, with a slit for the arm; and round, open sleeves for the Doctor’s degree. For the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree the gown has no trimmings.
For the Doctor’s degree it is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. Some colors most frequently seen and the fields they represent are as follows:
blue—philosophy; purple—law; green—medicine; yellow—science; light blue—education; red—theology; and white—literature and humane letters. The official colors
of the college may appear on the gown or its decorations.
The Cap
When Roman law freed the slaves, they won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity
with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The gold tassel on the cap denotes doctorate.
The Hood
Heraldically the hood is an inverted shield with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the
hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining of the hood designates the college by which the degree was granted.