C O L L E G E O F
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
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In the College of Arts and Sciences,
our passion drives discovery and creative activity.
Our research and teaching engage multiple disciplines,
foster many different ways of perceiving our surroundings,
and pursue multiple paths for exploring the world. We push
ourselves and our students to think deeply and broadly—
to integrate ideas from the humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences—in ways that lead to innovation and
prepare us for the challenges that tomorrow will bring.
Together, we cherish the diversity of people, cultures and
ideas in Nebraska and throughout our interdependent world.
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E
Ceremony Program
Welcome and Remarks
Elizabeth Theiss-Morse Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Presentation of University and College Faculty Awards
John Osterman Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Recognition of College Teaching Academy Fellows
June Griffin Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Introduction of Senior Student Reflections
Kirk Dombrowski Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Senior Student Reflection
Paige McCoy Majors: History, Classics and Religious Studies;
Minors: Business, English, Communication Studies, Digital Humanities, Latin
Recognition of Student Ambassadors and
Student Advisory Board
Kirk Dombrowski Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Senior Student Reflection
Yaid Puente Major: Microbiology; Minor: Biochemistry
Recognition of Phi Beta Kappa Members
Kirk Dombrowski Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Senior Student Reflection
Trenton Buhr Majors: Political Science, Classics and Religious Studies,
Classical Languages, Psychology
Recognition of CAS Inquire Inaugural Class
June Griffin Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Presentation of Seniors and Undergraduate Students
for Outstanding Academic Achievement
June Griffin Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Stephen Lahey Chair, Department of Classics and Religious Studies
Closing Remarks
Elizabeth Theiss-Morse Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E
Faculty Awardees
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA SYSTEM AWARDS
Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) Award
Kwame Dawes English
Evgeny Tsymbal Physics and Astronomy
Innovation, Development, and Engagement Award (IDEA)
Mario Scalora Psychology and Public Policy Center
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN
AWARDS AND PROFESSORSHIPS
Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award
Jeannette Eileen Jones History and Ethnic Studies
Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
Hope Wabuke English
Louise Pound-George Howard Distinguished Career
Service Award
Dan Hoyt Sociology
Dr. Charles Riedesel Outstanding Academic Advising Award
Doug Pellatz Mathematics
Willa Cather Professorship
Julia McQuillan Sociology
Jay Storz Biological Sciences
Susan J. Rosowski Professorship
Kristi Montooth Biological Sciences
Aaron Douglas Professorship
Grace Bauer English
F A C U L T Y A W A R D E E S
COLLEGE AWARDS AND PROFESSORSHIPS
College Outstanding Research and
Creative Activity (College ORCA) Award
Jonis Agee English
Sherilyn Fritz Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Biological Sciences
Kimberly Tyler Sociology
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
Rosemarie Holz Women’s and Gender Studies
College Distinguished Teaching Award
Brandon Bosch Sociology and Political Science
Kelsy Burke Sociology
Lory Janelle Dance Sociology and Ethnic Studies
David Harwood Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Eric Malina Chemistry
Rachael W. Shah English
Harold E. Spencer Professorship
Isabel Velázquez Modern Languages and Literatures
Carl A. Happold Professorship
Maital Neta Psychology
College Teaching Academy Fellows
Kathy Castle Communication Studies
David Harwood Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Yvonne Lai Mathematics
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E
Ambassadors | Advisory Board
The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences Student
Ambassadors program is to promote pride in and develop
awareness of the college’s programs and activities among
prospective students, parents, alumni and the general public.
Ambassadors volunteer their time and talents at special events
including Red Letter Days, Modern Language Fair and the Math
and Chemistry Day programs.
Jessica Bateman
Lyrica Baxter
Patrick Beaty
Sam Brown
Trenton Buhr
Sable Campa
Molly Engebretson
Aubree Ford
Morgan Glup
Ian Goheen
Alexis Grossnicklaus
Sarah Grubb
Gaye Gwion
Hannah Hays
Jessica Hotovy
Katie Kost
Anna Krause
Kristina Riemer
Cassy Ross
Shelby Schelkopf
Karl Shaffer
Jacob Shiohira
Ryan Soderquist
Yi Xuen Tay
Nicole Timm
Jessica Walker
Addison Waller
Bethany Wiles
Sydney Williams
Taylor Woodsmall
Cooper Wright
Awa Youm
Jennifer Libov
Adrianna Lobitz
Katie Loecker
Jessica Long
Paige McCoy
Morgan McGee
Isaiah Miller
Mikki Minton
Claire Moore
Nathan Mosier
Hailey Nielsen
Emily O’Neal
Sydney Paulak
Carley Peterson
Yaid Puente
Scarlett Ramos
Alex Rau
The Student Advisory Board sponsors activities to promote a sense of
community among undergraduate students in the College of Arts and
Sciences. The board provides opportunities for formal and informal
contact between students, faculty and college administrators.
Ana Hingorani Secretary
Sarah Kate Naber Treasurer
Anna Krause President
Raj Mediratta Vice-President
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E
Phi Beta Kappa | CAS Inquire
Stanley Drvol
Aleksandr Duncan
Kathryn Fortenberry
Katherine Gerot
Andrew Graff
Domonique Harris
Makenzie Maroney
Izchel Quintero
Alexandria Rinne
Clarice Ann Santos
Samantha Schmid
Erika Vasek
Grace Heath
Seraphim Huetson
Joshua Jolton
Ashton Koch
Rose Kottwitz
Sophia Lanphier
Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa celebrates excellence, curiosity and
creativity cultivated by a liberal arts and sciences education that is
essential to making the most of life’s experiences. As America’s most
prestigious academic honor society, it is uniquely equipped to advocate
for the value and benefits of liberal arts and sciences education.
CAS Inquire offers high-performing students opportunities to
talk with college thought leaders, connect with other inquisitive
students and engage important ideas through an interactive and
multidisciplinary series of public lectures and private seminars
exploring emerging topics of broad societal interest.
MAY 2019
Bailey Aden
Claire Bartels
Will Bruening
Trenton Buhr
Junyoung Choi
Hannah Dickson
Madison Edwards
Samuel Frankel
Sarah French
PEER LEADERS
Jessica Long
PJ Miguelino
Cale Harms
Alexius Hartman
Rebecca Human
Elsa Knight
Harriet Koball
Madison Kraus
Binh Le
Jonathan Lederer
Katherine Loecker
Sarah Kate Naber
Carley Peterson
Abigale Miller
Michaela Minton
Connor Mullin
Nam Nguyen
Nicole Smith
Max Tierney
Zachary Van Roy
Ryan Soderquist
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E
Seniors
The top 10 percent of students who have earned 89 or more credit
hours as of December 15, 2018.
Merrick Randy Alexander Plainview, NE
Lucy Marie Ankenbauer Portage, MI
Jonathan Keith Askey Trumbull, NE
Kathryn Nicole Baginski Omaha, NE
Vinay Singh Baldev Singh Nibong Tebal
Bailey Ann Barnes Norfolk, NE
Katie Helene Batenhorst Omaha, NE
Henry Robert Bauer Wauwatosa, WI
Mei Grace Elizabeth Behrendt
Lincoln, NE
Whitney Leigh Bendorf Omaha, NE
Emily Rose Benes Elkhorn, NE
Erin Bertone Papillion, NE
Benjamin Calvert Bevins Lincoln, NE
Natalie Teresa Bielenberg Omaha, NE
Shannyn Rose Bird Fairbanks, AK
Samuel Jacob Bishop Kansas City, MO
Allison Grace Black Lincoln, NE
Jennifer Marie Blank Hadar, NE
Austin Boltin Lincoln, NE
Erika Layne Boohar Overland Park, KS
Johnathon Doyle Boyd Gering, NE
Rebecca Kay Braymen Lincoln, NE
Kaitlin Elizabeth Buhler Bloomington, IL
Trenton Gregory Buhr Cortland, NE
Kevin Cahoy Grand Island, NE
Sierra Danielle Cammack Elkhorn, NE
Amanda Lynn Carlson Norfolk, NE
Samuel Garth Carrasco Tulare, CA
Isabella Catalano Lincoln, NE
Alicia Li Han Chan Petaling Jaya
Junyoung Choi Yokohama
Lynda Faye Clause Lincoln, NE
Andrew Wyatt Cook Morrill, NE
Joseph Russell Cowman Omaha, NE
Marina Josephine Cozac Chicago, IL
Kelsey Lynn Coziahr Omaha, NE
Marielle Morgan Crisler Ashland, NE
Brennen Daniel Darrah Plano, TX
Hannah Marie Dickson Omaha, NE
Madison Elle Edwards Omaha, NE
Molly Engebretson Lincoln, NE
Madalyne Grace Epperson Blair, NE
Alicia Victoria Falk Chanhassen, MN
Rebecca Juliet Fitzgarrald Omaha, NE
Sean Daniel Fitzgerald Shawnee, KS
Jared Douglas Fletcher York, NE
Justice I Forte Lincoln, NE
Sarah Christine French North Platte, NE
Cassidy Emma Gillespie Battle Creek, NE
Matthew Gromowsky Elkhorn, NE
Daniel Guo Omaha, NE
Brooke Gustafson Papillion, NE
Bethany Romayne Hage Hickman, NE
Colton Roger Hageman Lake Preston, SD
Melissa Hall Omaha, NE
Aaron Thomas Halvorsen Syracuse, NE
Kristofor Michael Hans Lincoln, NE
Alexius Elisa Hartman Lawrence, NE
Jason Everett Hawkins Lincoln, NE
Abby Herding Storden, MN
Carolyn Herrera Raymore, MO
Hannah Jeanne Pfabe Higgins
Lincoln, NE
Julien Lind Hoffman Lincoln, NE
Nick Maxwell Hofmaier Omaha
