UW-Stevens Point Commencement Program - May 21-22, 2021

UW-Stevens Point Commencement Program - May 21-22, 2021

Commencement May 21 and 22, 2021 Specht Memorial Forum/Sundial

College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Letters and Science College of Natural Resources College of Professional Studies

Doctoral Degree Master’s Degree Baccalaureate Degree Associate Degree

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Officers Thomas Gibson, Chancellor Greg S. Summers, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Pratima N. Gandhi, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Al S. Thompson Jr., Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christopher G. Richards, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Lana Poole, Chief Marketing and Enrollment Officer University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College Deans Valerie C. Cisler, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication University of Wisconsin System Officers Tommy Thompson, Interim President James Langdon, Interim Vice President for Administration Anny Morrobel-Sosa, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Quinn Williams, General Counsel University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Andrew S. Peterson, Regent President Michael M. Grebe, Regent Vice President Joshua Hagen, Dean, College of Letters and Science Marty Loy, Dean, College of Professional Studies Brian L. Sloss, Dean, College of Natural Resources Gretel Stock, Dean, University College

Robert Atwell Scott Beightol Amy Blumenfeld Bogost Héctor Colón Mike Jones Tracey L. Klein Becky Levzow Edmund Manydeeds III John W. Miller Cris Peterson Ashok Rai Corey Saffold Carolyn Stanford Taylor Brianna Tucker Karen Walsh Kyle M. Weatherly

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Welcome from the Chancellor

On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, congratulations to our spring 2020 and 2021 graduates. With relentless purpose, these committed students have completed years of learning and rigorous work. It is my honor to mark the achievements of our graduates and celebrate this milestone with our families and supporters. I am also honored to confer these degrees in my first commencement as UW-Stevens Point’s chancellor. I joined the university in January 2021 and have been focused on student success in higher education for more than 20 years. As the first in my family to attend college, I understand the power of education to achieve success, personally and professionally. It transforms the individual and the lives of future generations. Completing a university degree is a major accomplishment, one achieved with significant sacrifices by the students themselves and by their families, associates and friends. This past year has added challenges unlike any of us have seen. Our graduates met the changes brought by the

Thomas Gibson

pandemic with resilience, determination and adaptability. They have demonstrated the ability to adjust, to think deeply and find creative ways to solve problems. They can look ahead to a bright future with confidence, for these skills are highly sought by employers as our graduates go out into the world to fulfill their purpose. Graduates, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Please know UW-Stevens Point will remain your home, and you are welcome back anytime. Thank you to our students’ family and friends for your support, sacrifice and encouragement. Thank you to UW-Stevens Point faculty and staff, whose dedication, mentorship and creativity have broadened our students’ intellectual horizons and transformed their lives.

Sincerely,

Thomas Gibson Chancellor

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Friday, May 21, 2021

4 p.m. Ceremony College of Natural Resources Marshals James Cook Professor of Forestry College of Natural Resources Rob Michitsch Professor of Soil and Waste Resources College of Natural Resources Soloist Josh Hazard Bachelor of Music Candidate School of Performing Arts Alumni Pinning Ceremony Laura Gehrman Rottier Director of Alumni Relations University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and

6:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Fine Arts and Communication School of Design and Communication School of Performing Arts Marshals Michael Estanich Professor and Chair of Theatre and Dance School of Performing Arts Stuart Morris Professor of Graphic Design and Interim Head/Assistant Dean School of Design and Communication Soloist Autumn Elizabeth Lloyd Bachelor of Music Candidate School of Performing Arts Alumni Pinning Ceremony Laura Gehrman Rottier Director of Alumni Relations University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and

Annual Giving Manager University Advancement Reader Becca Franzen Associate Professor of Environmental Education College of Natural Resources

Annual Giving Manager University Advancement Reader Jim O’Connell

Associate Professor of Arts Management School of Design and Communication Announcer Rhonda Sprague Professor of Professional Communication School of Design and Communication

Announcer Karyn Biasca Professor and Chair of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering College of Natural Resources

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

10 a.m. Ceremony College of Professional Studies School of Health Sciences and Wellness Marshals Terry Aittama Senior Lecturer of Health Promotion and Wellness School of Health Sciences and Wellness Charlie Osborne Clinical Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders School of Health Sciences and Wellness Soloist Lindsay Tippins Senior, Music Performance and Music Education Major Alumni Pinning Ceremony Ashlee Weidman Marketing Specialist University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and

12:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Professional Studies School of Business and Economics School of Education Marshals Ricardo Boeing Assistant Professor of Business School of Business and Economics Pam Bork Associate Professor of Education School of Education Soloist Lexie Lakmann Senior, Music Education and Jazz Studies Major Alumni Pinning Ceremony Ashlee Weidman Marketing Specialist University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and Annual Giving Manager University Advancement ROTC Commissioning Major Dax Burroughs Military Science Reader Gretel Stock Dean University College Announcer Maggie Beeber Undergraduate Advising Coordinator School of Education

Annual Giving Manager University Advancement Reader Kathy Zalewski

Professor and Program Director of Doctor of Physical Therapy Program School of Health Sciences and Wellness Announcer Sondra Reynolds Director of Clinical Services- Speech and Language Pathology School of Health Sciences and Wellness

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

5:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Letters and Science School of Behavioral and Social Sciences School of Humanities and Global Studies Marshals Rob Harper Professor of History School of Humanities and Global Studies Samantha Kaplan Professor of Geography School of Behavioral and Social Science Soloist Susan Bender Professor of Music Artist/Teacher of Voice School of Performing Arts Alumni Pinning Ceremony Laura Gehrman Rottier Director of Alumni Relations University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and Annual Giving Manager University Advancement Reader Ross Tangedal Assistant Professor of English School of Humanities and Global Studies Announcer Amy Zlimen Ticho Professor and Chair of Sociology and Social Work School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

3 p.m. Ceremony College of Letters and Science

Associate Degrees School of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy Marshals Terese Barta Associate Professor of Biology School of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry Robert Kreczner Professor of Mathematical Sciences School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy Soloist Megan Cichon Senior, Music Performance and Music Education Major Alumni Pinning Ceremony Laura Gehrman Rottier Director of Alumni Relations University Advancement Nicole Weir Marketing, Communications and

Annual Giving Manager University Advancement Reader Jamee Hubbard

Associate Professor of Biology School of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry Announcer Ken Menningen Professor of Physics School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy

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Order of Exercises

All ceremonies Prelude Recorded by the UW-Stevens Point Orchestra Processional Guests will please be seated during the processional. National Anthem Welcome Thomas Gibson Chancellor Honor Announcements Greg Summers Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Alumni Pinning Ceremony

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Doctoral, Master’s, Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates Valerie Cisler Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication Joshua Hagen Dean, College of Letters and Science Marty Loy Dean, College of Professional Studies Brian Sloss Dean, College of Natural Resources

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Gibson Charge to Graduates Chancellor Gibson Alma Mater – “The Purple and the Gold” Words are printed on the last page of the program. Recessional Guests are asked to remain seated.

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ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Officers in the United States Army

Fall 2020 Kaitlin McNamara Dillon Novak

Spring 2020 Brett Chojnacki Dana Gertschen Shannon Koehler Adam Kramer Victor PerezYanez Benjamin Stassin

Spring 2021 Meaghan Ambelang

Mason Boucher Samuel Cooper Anna Dobbe Marissa Kiesling Erik Tollefson

Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at UW-Stevens Point is a two, three or four-year program that ultimately leads to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Students enroll in ROTC’s elective leadership and military courses in addition to their required courses. The program teaches leadership skills to be successful in a college, military and civilian career. Participants are also eligible to earn a minor in military science. ROTC also offers valuable scholarships for scholars and leaders. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend and other financial benefits throughout the academic year.

Administering Oath of Office

Stevens Point native and UW-Stevens Point ROTC and political science graduate U.S. Army Maj. Dax Burroughs enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1998 and began active service in 2004. During his career, Burroughs has served at Camp Humphries, Korea; Fort Jackson, S.C.; Gardez, Afghanistan; Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Khost Province, Afghanistan; University of Loyola, Chicago, Ill.; Maxwell Airforce Base; Yongsan, Korea; and Fort McCoy, Wis.

Major Burroughs

His career came full circle in June 2020 when he was selected to lead the Army ROTC Northwoods Battalion and became the 21st professor of military science at UW-Stevens Point. Among his many honors, he has earned a Master of Military Operational Art and Science Degree, the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement medal (4 OLC), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation.

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Doctoral Degree Programs

College of Professional Studies Doctorate in Audiology* Allison, Lindsay Carmichael, Alexandra Cegelske, Amanda Jacobs, Carly Lemons, Charlene

Presley, Jessica Riemer, Olivia

Sheehan, Courtney Wallerstein, Alanna Walsh, Kaitlin

Doctorate of Education in Educational Sustainability

Aprill, Michael DeDeker, Bo Eaton, Yvonne Gaffney, Jessica Kadoch, Aaron Lewis, Branden Payne, Lynn Potter-Nelson, Liz Redbird, Bethany Rudinger, Belinda

Wahl, Kim Yang, Xee

* The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders developed a joint Clinical Doctorate in Audiology program with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The joint collaborative Au.D. program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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Master’s Degree Programs

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Master of Arts in Communication

Ashbeck, Hannah Hascall, William Lemirand, Terri Rasmussen, Christofer

Roe, Andrew Roe, Chelsea Sharipzianova, Faina

Master of Music Education

Adsit, Luke Cyr, Brian Huizinga, Aileen Li, Qianyi Meinders, Jessica

Pietz, Schuyler Scheidegger, Emily Uecker, Anna Zelinski, Michelle

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