M AY TWELFTH and THIRTEENTH 2023 SPRING COMMENCEMENT KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY 1866
_______________________ This booklet was printed before final semester grades were submitted; therefore, the list of graduates and honors may not be accurate. In addition, some students may not be listed because they completed degree requirements later than anticipated and missed the printing deadline. All degrees and declaration of related honors will be confirmed and validated via official transcript, which will include all grades for courses completed through the past semester. In all cases, the actual awarding of a college degree is subject to verification by the Registrar. Therefore, these exercises are to be considered ceremonial. _______________________ The views or opinions expressed by the guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Kutztown University. During the commencement ceremony, individual names will be read. In consideration of those who follow, please refrain from applauding until names have been read for all students receiving particular degrees. Kindly silence all phones and electronic devices during the ceremony. Professional photographers will take pictures of the graduates. __________________________ Special thanks to the many KU faculty, staff and students who worked together to ensure the success of this special day for the May 2023 graduates.
Contents Graduate Studies PROGRAM SPEAKERS CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES _________ Undergraduate Studies PROGRAM SPEAKERS CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Visual and Performing Arts _________ AWARDS _________ HONOR SOCIETIES _________ University Symbols UNIVERSITY MACE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION _________ HONORS _________ ACADEMIC REGALIA _________ Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education BOARD OF GOVERNORS KU COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES _________ ALMAMATER
Graduate Studies FRIDAY, MAY 12 • 5:00 p.m. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.................................................................................... Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) . NATIONALANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME....................................................................................... Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ph.D. President STUDENT REMARKS............................................................................Emonie Reviere ’20, B.A. Clinical Mental Health ALUMNI GREETINGS..................................................... Samantha Simatos ’04, B.A., ’06, MLS Member, Alumni Council INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER................................................................... Robert P. Grim, Esq. Chair, Council of Trustees . COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS.................................................................. Sharon C. Lyter, Ph.D. Professor, Social Work PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES......................Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs . CONFERRING OF DEGREES. ..................................................................... President Hawkinson . ALMAMATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) RECESSIONAL: Jubilee (Ron Nelson); Overture to Elijah, Op. 70 (Felix Mendelssohn) John G. Vafeas, L.S.W., D.S.W., Grand Marshal Paula Holoviak, Ph.D.; Peg Speirs, Ph.D.; Usher Marshals Jared McNally ’25, Vocalist *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. * ** ** *
Speakers Dr. SHARON LYTER is a professor of social work and the program director for KU’s Doctor of Social Work. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Lyter has focused her research and publications on psychopathology and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, substance use disorders, social worker safety and risk management, trauma history and resilience among helping professionals. She has been involved with professional organizations such as the Council on Social Work Education, the Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, the National Association of Social Workers and the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE). She recently presented a lecture at GADE’s annual conference in Texas on the topic of the mental health crisis, graduate student mental health challenges and resilience strategies. Lyter serves in an editorial role in publications and journals such as the Journal of Teaching in Social Work, the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work and the Field Educator. Her dedication to research and professional involvement has established her as an authority in the field of social work, making her an excellent resource for students and fellow researchers alike. Her most recent journal article, “Assess and address vestiges of childhood trauma in the social work classroom,” was published in Social Work Research. EMONIE REVIERE of Sinking Spring, Pa., graduates with a Master of Arts in clinical mental health. She gained extensive clinical experience as a counseling intern at Muhlenberg College as well as a counseling practicum at Our Whole Living, LLC, working with clients who deal with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college and trauma. Reviere also worked as a graduate assistant at KU's Multicultural Center and as an assistant director at Stepping Stones Academy-Reading, where she supervised up to 20 children. Reviere has received recognition for her achievements, including the Graduate Social Justice Award from KU and the Chi Sigma Iota and Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. awards. She has volunteered at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference and presented on topics such as fostering resiliency in the wake of trauma and empowering clients to financial wellness. Reviere is an active member of PCA and the American Counseling Association, demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of the field. This fall, she will pursue her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Doctor of Social Work ^ Julie Anna Barry, University of Pittsburgh, Master of Social Work Morgan Ann Daugherty, University of Buffalo, Master of Social Work Bailey Higgins, Marywood University, Master of Social Work Jami Marie Imhof, University of Maryland, Master of Social Work Sheryl Lynnette McKlveen, Kutztown University, Master of Social Work Heather Miller, West Chester University, Master of Social Work Phillip J. Roundtree Sr., California University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science Kelly Renee Smith, Marywood University, Master of Social Work Ashley Morgan Sullivan, Rutgers University, Master of Social Work Master of Arts ARTS ADMINISTRATION Alessandra Renata Fanelli, West Chester University, Bachelor of Arts Whitney Harding, West Chester University, Bachelor of Arts Destiny Hope Orchowski, Mansfield University, Bachelor of Science in Education Benjamin Edward Hoffman, Kutztown University, Master of Education Allison Marie Ryan, William Paterson University, Bachelor of Arts Jared Yakscoe, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts COUNSELING: CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH Michelle Renee Adler, Medaille College, Master of Arts Angel Jesus Almonte, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kaylee Hunter Ambrose, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Matthew James Beres, Millersville University, Bachelor of Arts Cierra Ann Clary, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts Aliyah Grace Dean, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Megan Alexandra Farner, Kean University, Bachelor of Arts Danica Elizabeth Flinchbaugh, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Paul J. Gurulé, Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor of Science Sean William Haines, Millersville University, Bachelor of Arts Matthew J. Kernicky, Millersville University, Master of Arts Amy Lynn Keyser, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Ivanna Lahoz, Marist College, Bachelor of Arts Tammie L. McCargo, Capella University, Master of Science Scarlett Anne Mendinsky, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Faith Nicole Montgomery, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kelsie Odhner, Bryn Athyn College, Bachelor of Arts Kayla Jordan Rak, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Regina Rehberg, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Lauren Nadine Reiff, American Public University System, Bachelor of Arts Emonie Lolice Reviere, Millersville University, Bachelor of Arts Ashley Marie Rinker, DeSales University, Bachelor of Science Victoria Sforza, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Alexa Elizabeth Staehs, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Vanessa Lynn Tocket, Wilkes University, Bachelor of Arts Bricy Vargas, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Shannon Rose Vaught, DeSales University, Bachelor of Arts Jennifer Vilayhong, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Daniel Malik Weekes, King's College, Bachelor of Arts Luke R. Zelner, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Candidates for Degrees ^ Joint Kutztown University / Millersville University program Carl J. Sheperis ’89, B.A., Ph.D., Dean / Graduate Studies Anne Carroll, Ph.D., Dean / College of Business John Ward, Ed.D., Dean / College of Education Laurie McMillan, Ph.D., Dean / College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bradley Shope, Ph.D., Dean / College of Visual and Performing Arts
COUNSELING: MARRIAGE, COUPLE AND FAMILY Kierra Lauray Couch-Drayton, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts Serena B. Garnett, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Suelynn Higgins, DeSales University, Bachelor of Science David Christian Roth, Mount St. Mary's University, Bachelor of Science Elizabeth Spellacy, College of Staten Island CUNY, Bachelor of Arts Jordan Swierk, Ramapo College, Bachelor of Science ENGLISH Isaac George Helriegel, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Rachel Joy Seifrit, Lebanon Valley College, Bachelor of Arts Leah Marie Washko, Misericordia University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Business Administration Teri Anne Andrews, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Hannah Elizabeth Auvil, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Tammy Lynn Bailey, DeSales University, Bachelor of Science Olivia Lyn Blasone, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Julian Brandon Boykins, Seton Hill University, Bachelor of Science Alexander Benjamin Cruz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Alyssa Marie Donato, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Shantal Anna Kay Ewell, Clafin University, Bachelor of Science Mark Douglas Fredericksen, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Tracy Hillegass, Lock Haven University, Bachelor of Science Brian Kennerly, University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts Evan-Eric Aaron Longino, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Danny J. Mousa, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Reagan Alexandra Newswanger, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Shar Nyinyi, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sara Elizabeth Vough, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Master of Education ART EDUCATION Candice Marguerite Brown, Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts Daniel A. Danneker, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts Heather Marie Herche, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Education Olivia Grace Hovanec, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Britta Katrina Hyneman, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Emma Ruth Karpinski, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Nicole Marie Onyshczak, Temple University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Nicole McCaffrey, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Jessica Reulbach, Flagler College, Bachelor of Arts Kara Rossi, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nichole Louise Simpson, Clarion University, Bachelor of Fine Arts INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DIGITAL CLASSROOM Athena Deren Baney, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Alyssa Rae Basko, West Chester University, Bachelor of Arts Nicole Sharee Ferraina, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Lauren Hassall, Temple University, Bachelor of Science in Education Travis Hontz, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Victoria Rice, Muhlenberg College, Bachelor of Arts READING Lauren Elizabeth Beckley, Immaculata University, Bachelor of Arts Nicki Ann Hettinger, Wilkes University, Master of Science Logan Michael Metcalf, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Elisa Nicole Nanna, Oral Roberts University, Bachelor of Science Hannah L. Henne, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Brittany Elizabeth Smith, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Christie Snyder, Wilkes University, Master of Science ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Erin Nicole Slaton, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Julie Ann Zolnierz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science SECONDARY EDUCATION COGNATE AREA: CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Alyssa G. Sheldon, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Melissa Taylor, University of California-Los Angeles, Master of Arts
COGNATE AREA: TEACHING Mars Hong Bielski, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Noah M. Cox, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kevin Do, Lehigh University, Bachelor of Arts Taya Renee Howell, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Anna Theresa Jaskiewicz, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Tina Kivler, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Brian Lust, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Conway Lynch, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Kristen Palenchar, Temple University, Bachelor of Arts Cody Schultz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Alyssa Laurel Alfinito, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science James Silvio Borelli, York College, Bachelor of Science Ishmail Q. Ebo, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Alexis Zoe Ganas, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science Alexandra Harris, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Amani Justice, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Ashley Edeltraud Kneier, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Dawn Lam, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Brooke Kathryn Novotnak, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Zachary Ohmacht, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Alissa Marie Patterson, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Kevin F. Smyth, Rowan University, Bachelor of Music Tammy Starner Wert, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Science Master of Fine Arts COMMUNICATION DESIGN Catherine A. Benner, Moravian University, Bachelor of Arts Casey Noel Capece, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Library Science Lynzie Bouch, Slippery Rock University, Bachelor of Science in Education Sheila Marie Freese, Bloomsburg University, Master of Science Rachel Amanda Klemmer, Wilkes University, Master of Science Joshua Joseph LoBasso, Lycoming College, Bachelor of Arts Danielle Nicole McNelis, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Master of Education Jessica Redline, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Jessica J. Rowand, University of Valley Forge, Bachelor of Arts Master of Public Administration Brendan James Cunningham, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Jennifer M. Haas, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Maurice Antonio Williams Jr, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Jenna Lipowski, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Master of Science COMPUTER SCIENCE Matthew Ian Bartlett, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Haris Bhatti, Muhlenberg College, Bachelor of Arts Travis Bubb, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nicholas James Golombek, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Aaron M.R. Harman, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nicholas J. Morello, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nathan Lawrence Wilson Rew, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Michael Kelley, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Science SCHOOL COUNSELING/CERTIFICATION Haleem M. Hayes, California University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts Haley Marie Heckman, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kyle Evan Roeder Jr., Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Nicholas Salvatore Stramara, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Michael L. Turrell, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science SCHOOL COUNSELING/LICENSURE Bryan Keith Abrams, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Miranda Angelo, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Keleigh Parks Aparicio Angon, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Social Work Connor Francis Brennan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Logan J. Buchanan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Adam Schaar Burke, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Geovanni Wesley Charles, Albright College, Bachelor of Arts Morgan Brook DeSandre, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Stephanie Marie Grabowski, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Colin Robert Jae Jupina, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Diana Mary Karam, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Molly Kutz, Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration
Kirsten Emily Lebo, Moravian University, Bachelor of Science Rriel Miya Noriega, Syracuse University, Bachelor of Arts Jordan Tyler Pettit, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Jade Xiao Xi Stern, Albright College, Bachelor of Arts Jennifer M. Thompson, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Kirstin Kelly Westerfer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts • Tegan Margaret Yannotti, University of New Mexico, Bachelor of Arts Master of Social Work Nicole Lynn Boyer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Nicholas Pierre Croft, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Kelsey Kaylynn Dominicis, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Arts Kayla Marie Fox, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Arts Aaron M Fritz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Morgan Rose Gabriele, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Christine Nil. Gonzalez, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Katie I. Gorey, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Ryan Griffin-Silveri, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Hailey Rose Ilgenfritz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Witmie Martina Jacques, Alvernia University, Bachelor of Social Work • Alexandria Lynn Jones, University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts Megan Kishbaugh, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Carolyn Elizabeth Kornak, University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science Rebecca Ann Kratz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Cheyenne Celine Lehman, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Alexa Rae Lenhart, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Sarah Marie Lytle, George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts Taralyn Mahoney, Albright College, Bachelor of Arts Amanda Jean Martinez, Albright College, Bachelor of Science Ebony Maxwell, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Cory W. Mays, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Annalise McDowell-Morris, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Kara Elise McGill, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Khadijah Nialah McPherson, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Morgan Lynn Mengle, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Kristina Marie Merced, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Kaitlin Muzzy, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Alyssa M. Oakley, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Michael Theodore Piora, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Social Work Michael John Posivak, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Katherine A. Poupos, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Bo-Khier D. Raybon, University of New Haven, Bachelor of Arts Christopher Rivera, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Arts Marie Margaret Rossignoli, Moravian University, Bachelor of Arts Katelyn Scott, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Diane E. Shorter, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Abigail Rae Smaltz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Mitchell Keith Stokes, The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Caitlin Sutter, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Social Work Amanda Jo Thomson, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Celines Valerio, Albright College, Bachelor of Arts Emily A. Zimmerman, Loyola University, Bachelor of Arts • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Undergraduate Program SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 9:00 a.m. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.................................................................................... Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) NATIONALANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME....................................................................................... Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ph.D. President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER.......................... Guido M. Pichini ’74, B.S.; ’16, L.H.D. (h.c.) EDUCATION GREETINGS Chair Emeritus, Board of Governors Member, Council of Trustees STUDENT REMARKS..............................................................................................Amelia C. Fair Secondary Education Major ALUMNI GREETINGS............................................................................. Shirley Outlaw ’88, B.S. Member, Alumni Council INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER................................................................... Robert P. Grim, Esq. Chair, Council of Trustees COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS.................... Jennefer Gehringer ’95, B.S.Ed.; ’03, M.Ed.; Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Elementary, Middle Level, Library & Technologies Education PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES......................Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES. ..................................................................... President Hawkinson ALMAMATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) RECESSIONAL: Jubilee (Ron Nelson); Overture to Elijah, Op. 70 (Felix Mendelssohn) Edward Simpson ’98, B.S.Ed., Ph.D., Grand Marshal Paul S. Ache, Ph.D.; Lisa Frye ’90, B.S.Ed./B.S., ’93, M.S., Ph.D.; Tracy Keyes, Ed.D.; Barth Yeboah, D.S.W.; Usher Marshals Kutztown University Orchestra, Peter Isaacson, DMA, Director; Jared McNally ’25, Vocalist *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. * ** ** *
Speakers Dr. JENNEFER GEHRINGER is an assistant professor of elementary education who holds a Doctor of Education in reading, a Master of Science in education and a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She has served in various roles within the university, having previously held the position as kindergarten teacher at Kutztown's laboratory school located on campus. Gehringer has also been a member of several committees at KU and serves on the University Senate. She has participated in outreach initiatives, including volunteering for Youth Mental Health First Aid. Gehringer's dedication to improving education for all students is a testament to her expertise and commitment to the field. Her passion for teaching is demonstrated by her enthusiasm in every aspect of her work. With her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to education, Gehringer is an exceptional educator who inspires and motivates her students to reach their full potential. AMELIA FAIR of Lititz, Pa., graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Education, specializing in secondary education social studies / special education. She has an extensive teaching background that includes field experiences and placements across high schools and middle schools in different districts. She taught diverse subjects such as U.S. history, English language arts and mathematics, as well as facilitating program curriculum to students with various learning disabilities. Fair has been actively involved in various campus activities, including serving as vice president and president of the Presidential Ambassadors, a member of the PDS Cohort Three Program, Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society and NSLS. She also held several employment positions, including working in the Office of the President as a student staff member, where she assisted with calls, correspondence and residential receptions. Fair’s diverse teaching experience and involvement in extracurricular activities reflect her commitment to providing a holistic learning experience for her students.
Bachelor of Science in Education ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WINTER Jillian Schlacter (Pre K-4)** SPRING Tirza M. Argott (Pre K-4)** Kellie A. Banks (4-8 Math & Science)* McKenzie Barlet (Pre K-4)*** Morgan Ashley Bentley (4-8 Math & Social Studies)*** Erica L. Berger (Pre K-4)*** Jessica Biddle (Pre K-4)*** Chloe Bundra (Pre K-4)*** Josie Carriglitto (Pre K-4)** Chelsea M. Chatcho (Pre K-4)** Allison B. Cregar (Pre K-4)*** Elizabeth Jayne Crites (4-8 Math & Science)*** Mikayla M. Cypcar (Pre K-4)** Alexsis M. Daniel (Pre K-4)** Cherilyn Amanda Danner (Pre K-4)*** Lauren N. Deibert (Pre K-4)*** Allison A. Dorrler (Pre K-4)*** Karrison Kelly Dubbs (Pre K-4)*** Michael Ryan Ettl (Pre K-4)** Kayla Marie Evancho (Pre K-4)*** Andrea Fehnel (Pre K-4)*** Kayla Feusner (Pre K-4)*** Tyler Robert Fisher (Pre K-4)* Hannah Christina Florendo (Pre K-4)*** Josephine Kimberly Flugger (Pre K-4)*** Allie Paige Fox (Pre K-4)** Natalie Jean-Marie Franke (Pre K-4)* Emma Mae Garneau (Pre K-4)*** Amber L. Geiger (Pre K-4)*** Kyree L. Generett (4-8 Math & Social Studies)*** Amanda Lynn Guldin (Pre K-4) Rebeckah N. Haney (4-8 Math & Science) Chayse A. Henry (Pre K-4)* Bailey Austin Holmes (Pre K-4)*** Amy Lynn Huber (Pre K-4)*** Maria L. Iacampo (4-8 Math & Science)** Kiara Angelica Infante Torres (Pre K-4) + Kelsey M. Jacobson (Pre K-4)*** Alexis Jones (Pre K-4) Nicole B. Karlowicz (Pre K-4)*** Megan A. King (Pre K-4)*** Rachel Lynn Kitchenman (Pre K-4)** Vanessa P. Krempasky (Pre K-4)*** Samantha K. Krepich (Pre K-4)* Nicholas S. Lari (4-8 Science & Social Studies) Claire E. LeBlanc (Pre K-4)** Sarah Elizabeth Lehman (Pre K-4)* Rachel M. Loveless (Pre K-4)* Mariah E. Luring (Pre K-4)*** Grace E. Malandrucco (Pre K-4)** Alexa Rose Marshall (Pre K-4)*** Lexi H. Meckes (Pre K-4)* Ashlee Nicole Melick (Pre K-4)*** Kelsey A. Meriwether (Pre K-4)***∆ Amanda S Miller (Pre K-4)* Brooke Mishko (Pre K-4)*** Sophia Ann Monte (Pre K-4)** Sylvia Victoria Murray (Pre K-4)* Ryan J. Naugle (4-8 Math & Science)*** Jessa Nicole Paczkoski (4-8 Math & Science)** Caitlin Partridge (4-8 Math & Science)*** Sadie G. Petty (Pre K-4)** Isaac S. Powers (Pre K-4)* Morgen Arden Rogers (Pre K-4) Brenna Lynn Ryabin (4-8 Math & Social Studies)*** Maan Azzam Sallit (4-8 Math & Science)*** Christina Marie Schriver (Pre K-4)* Allison L. Shannen (Pre K-4)*** * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. COLLEGE of EDUCATION John Ward, Ed.D., Dean Tabetha Bernstein-Danis, Ph.D., Associate Professor Candidates for Degrees Hailey Sheak (Pre K-4)*** Madison T. Shehab (Pre K-4)*** Mary Theresa Skoronski (Pre K-4)*** Kelcey Paige Sokol (Pre K-4)** Cheyanne Swanson (Pre K-4)*** Kelsey Kristine Thayer (Pre K-4)*** Alexa Marie Troain (Pre K-4)* Caleb Dylan Wanamaker (4-8 Science & Social Studies)*** Madison R. Weidenhammer (Pre K-4)*** Britney Weidner (Pre K-4)*** Kyle S. Wescoe (Pre K-4)*** Kimberly A. Wetzel (Pre K-4)* Macy Leigh Zimmerman (4-8 Math & English)*** LIBRARY SCIENCE SPRING Sylvannah R. Gulley*** SECONDARY EDUCATION WINTER Michael Jeffrey Schuler (Social Studies)** SPRING Bryant Alayola (Spanish)** Justin R. Ardelean Vidot (Mathematics) Corrie Jo Baker (Social Studies)*** Kimberly Lauren Best (English)*** Branden M. Bilheimer (Earth & Space Science) Juliana R. Boggs (English)*** Detrick M. Borden (Dual Certification - Special Education/Social Studies)*** Veronica C. BouDaher (Mathematics) Aida M. Bruneo (English) Brandon M. Carnegie (Dual Certification - Special Education/Social Studies)** Alyssa Mae Casaleno (Social Studies)* Abigail P. Casner (Physics)*+ ∆
Sienna Elizabeth Cowley (Social Studies)*** Caden James Dailey (Social Studies)** Brendan R. Davis (Social Studies)* Adam A. Dolga (Social Studies)*** Kevin Michael Donton (Social Studies)*** Amelia Catherine Fair (Dual Certification - Special Education/Social Studies)*** Emily Freer (English)*** Brandon K. Fullard (Social Studies)*** Dalton R. Geiger (Social Studies)* Abigail Grace Goodrich (English)*** Emaleigh Greb (English) ***∆ Ty A. Hooven (Mathematics)* Jillian A. Johnson (Social Studies)* Kira Olivia Kern (Mathematics)** Alyssa Knappenberger (Biological Science)** Peri Lynn Kukowski (English)*** Colleen T. Kurylo (English)** Anna Lengner (Mathematics)*** Abigail Elizabeth Leonardo (English)** Abigail Grace Merkle (General Science) Harley M. Misson (Social Studies) Jarrett Moore (Social Studies) Emily Rose Moyer (English)*** Derek Jacob Noll (Mathematics)*** Alexandria J. Palmieri (Mathematics)** Cassidy A. Reed (Mathematics)* Desiree Lynn Rossi (English)* Jenna Cheyenne Rothrock (English)*** Nina A. Sales (Mathematics) Bridgette E. Schultz (English)* Zachary M. Searfoss (Social Studies)** Michael T. Siderio Jr. (Spanish)***∆ * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Jessica M. Smith (English)** Jack H. Snyder (Mathematics)* Regina E. Steele (English)** Katrina Elizabeth Stump (Earth & Space Science)** Lauren Weiss (Social Studies)***∆ Blake Wetzel (Social Studies) SPECIAL EDUCATION WINTER Rachel Lauren Burns (Pre K-4)*** SPRING Alana R. Ayres (Pre K-4)*** Erin N. Batz (Pre K-4)** Mya Black (Pre K-4)* Julianna M. Brubaker (Pre K-4)*** Olivia E. Buccilli (Pre K-4)*** Jenna Lynne Cimino (Pre K-4)* Hannah Lin Del Villaggio (Education Studies) Erin Dorothy Devine (Pre K-4)* Scott Elliott (Education Studies) Lindsay Fronheiser* Allysen C. Garrick (Pre K-4)*** Amanda Marie Gasiorowski (Pre K-4)*** Karyssa Ally Geckle (Pre K-4)*** Marykate R. Geppert (Pre K-4)*** Meghan E. Goetz (Pre K-4)** Brittany C. Hubler (Pre K-4)** Michael Kovach (Pre K-4) Megan Nicole LaFrance (Pre K-4) Bradley Lamberty*** Kaylee M. Laychock (Pre K-4)** Victoria Meier (Pre K-4)*** Colby E. Michaels (Pre K-4)** LeAnn Tran Nabua** Grace H. O'Neill (Pre K-4)** Yomara Nathalie Rivas (Pre K-4)*** Connie Rivera (Pre K-12/Elementary Education 4-8 - Mathematics)*** Alexa Margaret Romanoskie (Pre K-4)*** Rebecca Ann Rosenblum** Madeline M. Schuettler (Pre K-4)*** Olivia Rose Sciocchetti (Pre K-4)** Julia E. Valentino*** Collin K. Wickramaratna* Hannah M. Wilson (Pre K-4)* SPECIALIZATION: VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SPRING Grace Anne Bucher** Allison L. Fidler*** Emma Graeff*** McKenzie Lee Kus (Pre K-4)* MacKenzie Lee Mahler (Pre K-4)*** Madison Rae Rearick Emily A. Rivell (Pre K-4)*** Alyssa M. Rufo*** Amanda Waldron** Bachelor of Science LIBRARY SCIENCE SPRING Kayla Lynn Hutchins (Library Science) Samuel F. Winship (Library Science)***
Bachelor of Arts WINTER Camryn A. Blauth (English)**+ Christopher Cunneen (English/Professional Writing) Steven P. Grenz (History)*** Julian Ortiz (English/Professional Writing) Garrett M. Souder (History) SPRING Rania O. Abdelfatah (Political Science)**+ Cierra J. Abrachinsky (Philosophy)*+ Alexandra Alderfer (History)* Morgan Bayer (English/Professional Writing)*** Sabrina M. Betterly (English/Professional Writing)* Eric Bittenbender (History) Hallie Bortz (Political Science) Gabrielle E. Boyer (Political Science)** Madison T. Brozusky (English)* Anthony Capwell (Geography/General) Bettina B. Carrasquilla Morales (Political Science) Inanna Unique Ma'at Carter (English/Professional Writing)*+ Schram M. Constant (Sociology) Christian de Paulo (English & Philosophy)***# Stephen W. Dicicco (Political Science) Olivia C. Donnini (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)***∆ Marcos Dos Diaz Davila (English/Professional Writing) Garrett A. Dzugan (Political Science) Victoria I. Edwards (Political Science) Adrian Espinal (Sociology) Ethan M. Fahie (English) Megan Flanagan (English)***∆ Mackenzie Jade Floreen (English)*** Najeh M. Fowler (Sociology) Ahmaad Franklin (English/Professional Writing)** Lena Marie Hamm (English/Professional Writing)* Reilly Katharine Hannan (History)*** Reilly J. Hastings (History) Grace L. Heinlein (English)***# Kiara Angelica Infante Torres (Spanish) + Maritza M. Jahn (English/Professional Writing)*** Perla Massiel Javier Ortiz (Spanish) Ethan M. Kish (Anthropology) Cassidy M. Klingman (English/Professional Writing)*** Takota J. Kromer (History) Eva Diana Hawa Labram (English/Professional Writing)*** Carly Allyn La Riviere (History)*** Brian Timothy Lauver (History) Ava E. Lobach (English/Professional Writing)*** Noah Lucas (Sociology) Benjamin Lynch (Anthropology)**# Brianna Marie Mazza (Sociology) + Jeffrey Michael Mcnally (English/Professional Writing) Carly M. Mohn (English) Cassandra Molina Corza (Political Science/Paralegal Studies) Marissa Montowski (Anthropology) Adrianna P. Moore (Anthropology)** Conor Joseph Moran (Geography/General) Sabrina Nunez (Political Science) Connor D. O'neil (Political Science)** Catelynn G. Pasterchick (English/Professional Writing)* Taylor J. Peronteau (Geography/Environmental) Kaylee M. Pfeiffer (History) Ryan M. Poust (Geography/Globalization) Gavin James Riley (English/Professional Writing) Briannah R. Rivera (English/Professional Writing) Ginger Marie Roberti (English/Professional Writing)** Avery Sauer (Political Science) Michael P. Scalley (Geography/Planning) Kaitlyn M. Schock (English/Professional Writing)** Olivia R. Schoenly (History) Claire Sprang (English)***∆ Emma M. Streb (History & Political Science)***# Penelope Anne Tooks (English/Professional Writing)** Meaghan Xenia Alexandra Torres (English/Professional Writing)*** Jonathan Joseph Udzinski (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)*** Elli Vachaviolou (Political Science) Julianna E. VanValin (English/Professional Writing) Cassidy J. Wampole (English & English/Professional Writing) # Jah-Mir Watson (Sociology) Julianna M. Watson (History) Jackson Scott Weaver (History)* Justin Ryan Welch (History) Wrenn L. Wormuth (Political Science) * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Laurie McMillan, Ph.D., Dean Steve Lem, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science WINTER Julissa Arias (Psychology/General) Camryn A. Blauth (Psychology/General)**+ Jeremy A. Gilmore (Computer Science/Information Technology)**∆ Madison R. Hayner (Biology/Allied Health)*** Noah Sebastian Meyers (General Studies) Anthony Charles Rulavage (Marine Science/Biology) SPRING Kurt Joseph Abell (Mathematics) Cierra J. Abrachinsky (Public Administration)*+ Paul Smith Ache IV (Environmental Science/Biology & Marine Science/Biology) # Mahed Ahmad (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health) Rianna Marie Aucker (Public Relations)* Italina I. Ayala (Psychology/General)* Jaime R. Baker (Psychology/General)*** Morgan Lynn Barilla (Biology/Allied Health) Daniel P. Barrett (Criminal Justice) Caitlyn Basenese (Psychology/General) Riley Anne Baughman (Psychology/General)** Keara E. Bedson (Marine Science/Biology) Allison M. Beecher (Psychology/General)* Chloe Madasion Belles (Criminal Justice)** Darren Lee Bender (Criminal Justice)*** Ebben Marie Berenstein (Public Relations)*** Aristotle William Blasi (Physics/Engineering Technology) Victor William Blasi (Physics/Engineering Technology) Emilia M. Boissonneault (Criminal Justice) Hannah E. Brewster (Psychology/General)**+ Emani Rae Lacy Brown (Psychology/General) Nicholas C. Brown (Mathematics) Nicholas M.J. Brown (Physics/Engineering Physics) Gretchen W. Bunn (Psychology/General)* Emily Madison Burdge (Criminal Justice)* Joseph Burgos (Computer Science/Information Technology)* Kyle D. Burns (Biology/Allied Health) Cassidy N. Cadeaux (General Studies/Professional Studies) Shomar Callender (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies) Inanna Unique Ma'at Carter (Psychology/General)*+ Rachael D. Causland (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health) Grace Emma Christman (Environmental Science/Biology)** Alexis P. Clement (Psychology/General)* Christopher Lee Cohen (Computer Science/Software Development)*** Ana M. Concepcion Lerebours (Psychology/General) Nafis Conix (Computer Science/Information Technology) Keily S. Corniel (Psychology/General) Nicole L. Creighton (Psychology/General)***∆ Ana Litzy Cruz (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)** Rain T. Czine (Physics/Astronomy)* Ashley Czonstka (Psychology/General)*** Madison Daubenspeck (Criminal Justice) Abeyní Delgado (Chemistry) Lydia Ellen Deptula (Psychology/General) Hazel Minerva Deschamps (General Studies) Neal Devkaran (Psychology/General) Leah L. Dewald (Biochemistry/Pharmacy)* Jalen L. Douglas (Physics/Engineering Technology) Mikal A. Dover (Computer Science/Information Technology)* Alexandra S. Doyle (Psychology/General)* Skylar E. Elmy (Criminal Justice)** Tara Lynn Fegley (Biology/Allied Health) Madeline K. Feichtel (Biochemistry/Pharmacy) Luis Alexander Feliz (Game Development) Allison Mae Fenstermacher (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health) Isabella N. Fidler (Biology/Allied Health)*∆ Amanda Marie Flores (Biochemistry/Pharmacy) Alyssa C. Fox (Psychology/General)*** Darin Freschi (Criminal Justice) Joseph Frederick Gimaro III (Criminal Justice) Margaret E. Gooding (Psychology/General)***∆ Zachary Daniel Goodman (Environmental Science/Biology) Hailey A. Goodwin (Mathematics)*** Eric V. Granitzski (Criminal Justice) Cara Lynn Green (Psychology/General) Nathan Greene (Computer Science/Information Technology) Jupnoor K. Grewal (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health) Nia M. Grigsby (Psychology/General) Eli N. Gross (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Jessica Lynn Haas (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology)*** Kiara N. Harris (Criminal Justice) Quinton D. Hartert (Psychology/General)* Elizabeth Healy (Criminal Justice) Alyssa Jane Heaton (Biology/Allied Health) Nicholas Francis Heffelfinger (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health) Christopher Hernandez (Computer Science/Software Development) Kevin William Herzberger (Criminal Justice) Meghan R. Hess (Psychology/General) Evan J. Hinkle (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Lauren Marie Hirschman (Biology/Allied Health)** Nathan C. Hoffman (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology)*** Rebecca R. Hofving (Psychology/General) Daniel J. Hopkins (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Olivia E. Hoy (Psychology/General)* Megan J. Johnson (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Peyton K. Johnson (Psychology/General)*** Tucker William Johnson (Criminal Justice)*** Peter Kanjorski (Mathematics) Billie Nichole Kantner (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Omar B. Karim (Psychology/General)** Megan L. Kearns (Biology/Allied Health) Isabella Angelina Keith (Biology/Allied Health)* Xavier A. Kellam (Public Administration) Mason Robert Keller (Criminal Justice)* Zachary R. Kiapes (Criminal Justice) Julia Megan Kilbride (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)*** Cecelia F. Knecht (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology)**∆ Victoria Christiana Lambe (Computer Science/Software Development) Peter Lampreich (Psychology/General) Teressa Regina Lange (Biology/Allied Health) Zach Rian Langley (Chemistry) Tyler R. Lapham (Public Administration/Paralegal Studies) Rileigh N. Leach (Environmental Science/Biology) Molly S. Lee (Psychology/General)** Gabriel K. Leffew (Computer Science/Software Development) Emily C. Leggiero (Environmental Science/Biology & Environmental Science/Geography)***# Sara Leinenbach (Biology/Allied Health) Kylie N. Lenhart (Criminal Justice) Haley D. Lewis (Mathematics)** Matthew David Lingenfelter (Computer Science/Software Development)* Christopher James Lipovsky (Computer Science/ Information Technology)** Kolt Lee Litrenta (Computer Science/Software Development)*** Benjamin Lloyd (Computer Science/Software Development)* Ciara C. Long (Biology/Allied Health)** Amber M. Lookenbill (Criminal Justice) Jennifer Lopez (Criminal Justice)*** Brian T. Loughlin (Psychology/General)** Mackenzie Luciano (Criminal Justice) Sean T. Lukow (Environmental Science/Geology) Kylee M MacLeod (Psychology/General)** Gabrielle Maramag (Psychology/General)*** Maria A. Martin (Psychology/General)* Micah Marushak (Criminal Justice)* James R. Massengill (Psychology/General)*** Jacob Mayson (Public Relations) Brianna Marie Mazza (Criminal Justice)+ Collin James McCulloch (Criminal Justice) Madelyne E. McCullough (Psychology/General) Erin McDonald (Psychology/General) Kayla M. McMahon (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology) Samantha N. Mikos (Biology/Pre-Medical & Other Health)***∆ Midjinon Monjeune (Biology/Allied Health) Asmaa K. Moore (Computer Science/Information Technology) Daniel J. Morris (Criminal Justice) Kenleigh Maven Olivia Mowe (Psychology/General)** Lauren Grace Murphy (Physics/Astronomy)* Ryan James Murray (Environmental Science/Geology) Alexi K. Neiffer (Environmental Science/Biology) Emily Loretta Nocente (Psychology/General) Jessica Anita Nunn (Marine Science/Biology) Riley Nyce (Environmental Science/Geology) Patrick S. O'Brien (Environmental Science/Geography)** McKenna M. Olson (Psychology/General) Jackson L. Opdahl (Criminal Justice) Adriana Ordonez (Criminal Justice) Lourdes R. Oroxom (Mathematics)** Cole J. Patton (Mathematics) Spencer James Paukstis (Computer Science/Information Technology)*** Celena Marie Pawling (Psychology/General)** Nicole Pawling (Psychology/General)*** Samantha Antonia Perez (Psychology/General) Sean Matthew Perlman (General Studies/Professional Studies) Christopher Pettinari (Computer Science/Software Development)** Thomas M. Pham (Computer Science/Information Technology) Jessica B. Plante (Public Relations) Jarred M. Podgurski (Criminal Justice)** Nicole Prantow (Environmental Science/Biology)** Jonathon V. Pugliese (Physics/Engineering Physics)** Lindsay N. Purcell (Psychology/General)*** Vanessa J. Purr (Biology/Allied Health) Molly E. Putnick (Criminal Justice)*** Ryan M. Quinn (Computer Science/Software Development)** Alexander A. Rabette (Computer Science/Information Technology) Lakshmi G. Ramkissoon (Psychology/General) Karlee A. Rapp (Physics) Bryson I. Reidinger (Psychology/General)** Darian R Reimels (Psychology/General)** Viktoriya Repchuk (Psychology/General)* Derek J. Reyes (Geology)* Aaliyah Kathleen Rodriguez-Pintos (Psychology/ General) Atom J. Roese (Computer Science/Software Development)*** Garrett A. Rogers (Geology) Cory S. Rogol (General Studies/Professional Studies) Michael Angel Ross (Criminal Justice)*** Jayden N. Ruiz (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Christopher Isaak Rumbolo (Physics/Engineering Physics) Matthew A. Salazar (Criminal Justice) Evan Lee Santos (Public Relations)***∆ Paige L. Schmidt (Psychology/General)** * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Steven J. Schoeniger (Environmental Science/Biology) Mason A. Shadowens (Psychology/General) Heather Sherry (Psychology/General)**+ Kelli Antoinette Shivers (Psychology/General)*** Alexis G. Sigillo (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Rosemirflore M. Sigue (Psychology/General) Jillian Elizabeth Skurjunis (Biology/Allied Health) Jacob Uriah Smith (Computer Science/Information Technology) Shayla Ashley Smith (Psychology/General) Christian M. Staskowski (Biochemistry) Lauren Marie Steckel (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies) Brock Robert Stinson (Environmental Science/Biology) Kayla M. Stoudt (Marine Science/Biology) Miya M. Suitte (Biology/Allied Health) Ava J. Sulkowski (Psychology/General)***∆ Breanna A. Sylvester (Psychology/General) Yordy De Jesus Tavarez Perez (Computer Science/ Information Technology) Emelly del Carmen Tiburcio (Physics/Astronomy) Stacey Marie Tobin (Psychology/General)** Abriana L. Todd (Criminal Justice) Melissa M. Travers (Psychology/General) Liam J. Treacy (Criminal Justice) Kaitlyn M. Tuttle (Biology/Allied Health) Kylie S. Ulrich (Biochemistry) Shelly Marie Valentine (Criminal Justice) Jamil Nyree Van (Criminal Justice) Donovan Jacob Van Keuren (Chemistry) Dorothea Savvas Vardaxis (Mathematics)** Diana Vasquez (Criminal Justice) Caroline A. Vogel (Criminal Justice)* Kelsey A. Wambold (Psychology/General) Caroline D. Weber (Marine Science/Biology)** Sebastian A. Wendolowski (Computer Science/Information Technology) Andrew Kelly West (Geology) Kevin T. White (Psychology/General)* Jacob A. Wieder (Criminal Justice) Ataya Marie Woodard (Psychology/General) Noah J. Workman (Geology)** Sarah E. Yingling (Psychology/General) Bachelor of Social Work SPRING Nicole M. Avila Deneisha S. Baldwin Corrine Dior Bovo Lia Christine Boyd Rose Dudzinski Yokasta C. Estrella-Lucas Hannah Elizabeth Ferenchick** Astasia Florio Sara Mae Garman Glendaliz Lora** Gianna Margaret Maier Patricia Mascarinas Samantha Grace McKenney** Deborah McKyer Xavier D. Oliver Shakira M. Ramos Rodríguez* Marley Mae Reedy Amanda G. Rezes Isaiah Thomas Rivas* Elisa Anna Rivera*** Victoria Maria Rivera Jenna Nicole Robinson Rachel Nicole Saienni* Madison Schnur Heather Sherry**+ Abigail A. Thorius Najeé Williams** McKenna Marie Wychunas * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Undergraduate Program SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 2:00 p.m. • O’PAKE FIELDHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENTS.................................................................................... Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) . NATIONALANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME....................................................................................... Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ph.D. President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER.......................... Guido M. Pichini ’74, B.S.; ’16, L.H.D. (h.c.) EDUCATION GREETINGS Chair Emeritus, Board of Governors Member, Council of Trustees STUDENT REMARKS......................................................................................... Morgan T. Harrar Communication Studies Major ALUMNI GREETINGS............................................................................. Shirley Outlaw ’88, B.S. Member, Alumni Council PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATE....................................................Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. FOR HONORARY DOCTORATE Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs . CONFERRING OF HONORARY DOCTORATE UPON. ............................ President Hawkinson SANDRA L. CORPORA ’69 and PLACIDO A. CORPORA (Doctor of Public Service, doctor beneficiorum publicorum, honoris causa) INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER................................................................... Robert P. Grim, Esq. Chair, Council of Trustees . COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS...........................................................................Josh Miller, M.S. Associate Professor, Art and Design PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES............................. Provost Basden Arnold . CONFERRING OF DEGREES. ..................................................................... President Hawkinson . ALMAMATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) RECESSIONAL: Jubilee (Ron Nelson); Overture to Elijah, Op. 70 (Felix Mendelssohn) Peg Speirs, Ph.D., Grand Marshal Dina Hayduk, D.Ed.; Julia Hovanec ’87, B.S., ’92, M.Ed., Ph.D.; Daniel Immel, DMA; Keith Massie, Ph.D.; Usher Marshals Kutztown University Orchestra, Peter Isaacson, DMA, Director; Jared McNally ’25, Vocalist *Audience will remain seated. **All who are able, please stand. * ** ** *
Speakers JOSH MILLER is an associate professor of art and design. A native of Illinois, Miller's teaching and professional creative practice operate at the intersection of art, design and software development. Since earning his Master of Arts in computer science and Master of Fine Arts in new media from Lehigh University, he has taught courses in web and graphic design, video game design, creative coding, user experience and application development. Outside the classroom, he develops interactive installations and user-focused online experiences, exhibiting his work both locally and internationally. Miller has exhibited work in Malmo, Sweden, the Institute for Contemporary Art in South Korea, and most recently, a 10-day light festival in Scottsdale, Arizona, attended by more than 200,000 people. Miller encourages students to think creatively and analytically as they navigate technology as an expressive, artistic tool. MORGAN HARRAR of Pottstown, Pa., graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies. Throughout her time at KU, Harrar has been involved in projects that allowed her to showcase her skills and knowledge in the field. For her senior capstone thesis, she conducted an intensive research study on the ways in which social media affects college-aged teens' body image through a series of semi-structured interviews, based on social comparison theory. Additionally, as part of a course, she designed a social media strategy for an artificial company catered to individual social media platforms which included an in-depth SWOT analysis, mock posts and targeted audience research. Harrar gained experience as a social media marketing intern at the KU Small Business Development Center. She interned at Cashman and Associates, a Philadelphia-based organization where she played a pivotal role in drafting press releases and assisting with client and event coordination. Harrar’s other accomplishments include serving as the KU Dance Team president, making the Dean's List both Spring and Fall semesters (2022), receiving a nomination for Kutztown University's Leadership and Success program, earning the Kutztown University Board of Scholars Scholarship, writing for HerCampus Kutztown and former local titleholder for the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Organization.
From an early age, SANDRA L. CORPORA ’69 demonstrated exceptional ability at drawing and painting. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Kutztown State College in 1969. She worked in advertising, illustration and design until starting her career at Rodale, Inc., where she was promoted to creative director in 1978. The 50-person department she led created all the sales and marketing materials for Rodale’s magazines and books. During her career at Rodale, she served on the board of the Girls Club of Allentown, the Catholic Social Agency and the Kemmerer Museum. Sandra became a full-time artist in 1990. She studied with some recognized professional painters and worked at her craft to refine her skills. Among her recognitions, Sandra is a signature member of Oil Painters of America, where she won an Award of Excellence, among others. Sandra teaches and conducts workshops and has been a juror for several regional and national exhibitions, and has curated exhibitions. Her work is in private and public collections worldwide, including KU, where her portrait of former president Javier Cevallos hangs in the Hall of Presidents. As part of her commitment to the next generation of artists, Sandra established the Sandra Corpora ’69 Presidential Scholarship for Art Studies in 2007. She also generously funded the annual Summer Workshop Scholarships for KU students to have the opportunity to work with nationally recognized artists in professional studios. In 2021 she established the Skye’s The Limit Emergency Fund for students needing basic assistance while attending Kutztown. PLACIDO “PAT” A. CORPORA is currently president of Corpora Consulting, a consulting service focusing on direct response strategy and implementation. During his 20-year career at Rodale, Inc., and as president of Rodale Books, he guided the group to industry-leading growth through intensive research, innovative product development and creative customer acquisition efforts, featuring the most advanced direct-to-consumer database techniques in publishing. As senior vice president of Marketing at AOL, he applied innovative direct-to-consumer database segmentation, aggressive online marketing and enhanced customer service registration methods that allowed AOL to achieve record membership levels. Lastly, as CEO at HCI Direct, Pat took a one-dimensional hosiery company and transformed it into a vibrant multi-product organization. Pat is a graduate of Moravian University and a current member of the university’s Board of Trustees. He also sits on the loan committee of the Rising Tide Community Loan Fund. During the growing season, he organizes work at the Burnside Plantation Garden that delivers fresh produce to local food pantries. He has raised nearly $150,000 by participating in the 500-mile Pennsylvania Perimeter Ride Against Cancer. Along with his two sisters, he established an endowed scholarship at Moravian that is awarded to first-generation students. Sandra and Pat are founding members of the KU Arts Society and continue to generously support KU philanthropically. They’ve established a Charitable Donor Advised Fund that supports organizations focused on education, human services, animal welfare, wildland conservation, alternative transportation, historic preservation and the visual and performing arts.
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