convocation for spring & summer 2013 graduates
Saturday, May 11, 2013C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Please refrain from taking flash photographs during convocation. Each student participating in the ceremony will be professionally photographed by Flash Photography. Proofs of the photographs will be sent to students, but there is no obligation to purchase them.
program Begins at 9 a.m.
Welcome Dean Wendy Wintersteen
Address to Fellow Graduates and Guests Andy Chamra
Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council Awards Jake Swanson and Trisha Collins
Faculty and Student Introductions Dean David G. Acker and Michael C. Gaul
Closing Remarks Dean Wendy Wintersteen
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platform officials
Wendy Wintersteen Endowed Dean
Joe P. Colletti Senior Associate Dean
John D. Lawrence Associate Dean, Extension Programs and Outreach
David G. Acker Associate Dean, Academic and Global Programs,
and Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture
Thomas A. Polito Director, Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Services
Michael C. Gaul Director, Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services
Andy Chamra Senior Class Representative
Jake Swanson President, Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
Trisha Collins Secretary, Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
senior award recipients Presented by the Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
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academic achievement Hannah Fuller
Food Science
distinguished service Megan Leill Food Science
outstanding ambassador of agriculture Nathan Johnston
Agricultural Business
leadership excellence Brianna Brun
Genetics
outstanding senior Kai Hillman Microbiology
representing departments
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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Steve A. Freeman Charles V. Schwab
Agricultural Education and Studies
Ben B. Chamberlain W. Wade Miller
Agronomy Kendall R. Lamkey
Mary H. Wiedenhoeft
Animal Science Jodi A. Sterle Howard Tyler
Roy J. Carver Department of
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Donald C. Beitz
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
James T. Colbert James D. Holtz
Economics William M. Edwards
John R. Schroeter
Entomology Sue Blodgett
Environmental Science C. Lee Burras
William C. Crumpton
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Diane Birt Tong Wang
Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology James T. Colbert James D. Holtz
Global Resource Systems Gail R. Nonnecke Barb A. Osborn
Horticulture Jeff K. Iles
Barb A. Osborn
Microbiology Ed J. Braun
Joan E. Cunnick
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Sue Blodgett John M. Burnett
Sociology Carmen M. Bain
* Cum Laude — Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5–3.69
** Magna Cum Laude — Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7–3.89
*** Summa Cum Laude — Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher
† Honors Program — Graduation in the “University Honors Program” recognizes participation
in an individually planned program of study designed to provide greater depth and breadth of
scholarship than the regular curriculum.
candidates for degrees from the college of agriculture and life sciences
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bachelor of science
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Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Majors: Agricultural Systems Technology or Industrial Technology
Derek Dean Andersen Audubon
Garrett Wayne Barker Saint Ansgar
James Patrick Begley Cato, N.Y.
Tadd Matthew Bergan Grinnell
Michael Scott Butler Nevada
Holly Louise Davis Spirit Lake
Daniel Scott Dawson Ankeny
Reed Thomas Dietz Walcott
Shawn Franklin Fagen Des Moines
Lance Kelly Flathers Marshalltown
Robert G. Furlow Davenport
Ryan Casey Goodale Adel
Sean Michael Grennan Maynard
Travis Ray Hansen Sac City
Gary Micheal Harward Bloomfield
Matthew Gahen Henderson West Des Moines
Gary Dean High Iowa Falls
* Christopher Nash Lapa Hilligas Monroe
Drew Everett Johnston Murray
Daniel Marc Jones Polk City
Ryan C. Kaveney Springfield, Ohio
Colton Louis Lacina Marengo
* Aaron Otto Lorch Ocheyedan
Brian J. McEvoy Central City
Emily A. McMains Madrid
Darren Michael Arthur Nora Springs
Scott Bailey Kankakee, Ill.
Devonne J. Blankenship Glenwood
* Cari Ann Brenneman Washington
* Nathan A. Brinkman Williamsburg
Laura Anne Bro Montour
Donald Eugene Brommel New Virginia
Nicholas A. Brown Osceola
** Wesley James Christensen Royal
Charles James Clark Indianola
Aaron Andrew Cling Mediapolis
Annie Marie Cope Meridian, Idaho
** Seneca Colleen Cuddeback Brighton
Adam Neil Darrington Underwood
Brooke Lee Darrington Underwood
Trevor Michael Davidson Northwood
* Teresa Sue Decker Bernard
* Kourtney Jo Determan Early
Michael Duane Dolch Villisca
Ryan Daniel Dunne Wyoming
Cory Dennis Eggers Miles
Rachael Lynn Emig Ely
Andrew Michael Enfield Collins
Ryan Mitchell England Diagonal
Chelsea Christine Fausch Cambridge
John M. Ferneding Manning
Kyle Joseph Fischer Minden
* Alyssa Nicole Foster Riverside
Harrison Michael Frey Earlham
Nichole Alice Gent Harper
** Kathleen Jo Greif Monticello
Andrew Joe Guy Brighton
Department of Agricultural Education and Studies Majors: Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
or Agricultural Studies
Randall Eugene Moeller Waverly
Curtis Michael Morrical Tabor
Jefferson D. Mitchell Omaha, Neb.
Christian Robert Olson Red Oak
Andrew Eugene Peers Clive
Jennifer Danielle Plambeck Davenport
Zachary Keith Preston Carlisle
Marc T. Rivers Gastonia, N.C.
Alec David Schaufenbuel Fort Atkinson
Adam David Schilling New Hampton
Devin Dale Schroder Shelby
Mitchel Wade Steffes Manning
Andrew J. Uribe-Buendia Iowa City
Anthony Franklin Zarn Davenport
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* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Department of Agricultural Education and Studies (continued) Majors: Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
or Agricultural Studies
Danielle Marie Hamilton Waverly
Nolan Gene Hauge Iowa City
* Jamie Jayne Haugen Dows
Joshua D. Heckman Muscatine
Andrew John Heineman Ogden
Marcus Christian Heineman Ogden
Allison Elaine Henry Indianola
Alex John Hilbert Lu Verne
* Joseph Edward Hora Fort Dodge
Amy Patricia Horras Ollie
Bryant Blair Hunter Ogden
*** Colin Josh Hurd Roland
Michael V. Inness Galesburg, Ill.
Corey K. Johnson Oxford
Kimberly Jean Jordan Marion
Shelby Lynn Klocke Carroll
Ted Edward Kruger Sibley
Justin Joseph Lamaak Rockwell City
Jacob Peter Lehnhoff Marcus
Kelsey Anne Lohff Sac City
Allison Kinzer Lubben Monticello
Brandon Jerome Maier Eagle Grove
Carly Jill Martin Marion
Stuart Fletcher McCulloh Camanche
Michael Edward McDowell Waukon
Ryan Alan McShane Springville
Timothy Duncan Messenger Keota
Jamie Christine Myers Indianola
Jodie Lynn Myers Indianola
* Aaron Michael Nedved Garner
Mark Edward Nelson Moville
Rachel Ellen Norby Osage
Kevin G. Novak Franksville, Wis.
Holden Gene Nyhus Forest City
Travis Hollis Oelmann Ames
Nathan Jacob O’Neill Elma
* Jason Ryan Opperman Manning
Colton Richard Penning Hubbard
Tisha Nicole Pol Pella
Stephen Edward Prather Virginia, Ill.
Lee Michael Quinlan Marengo
Derek Joseph Rawson Alburnett
Kent Randy Reimers Walcott
Douglas Francis Rice Mount Vernon
Amber Marie Samson Reasnor
Joshua Stephen Sass Woodstock, Ill.
Randal John Schroeder Granville
Ryan Curtis Schroeder Coon Rapids
Nolan Robert Sebert Belmond
Benjamin Wayne Shivers Bondurant
James A. Shughart Avoca
Zachary Michael Sukraw Webster City
Colby Brooks Taber Cameron, Ill.
Dustin John Teig Elkhart
Traci Kay Tiernan Granger
Erin Leann Tucker Corning
Ross Daniel Wasson Colfax
Raymond Louis Wedeking Nemaha
Ellen Kristine Weiss Ames
Tanner John Whipple Hampton
Austin Lee Willer Akron
Mathew Gene Ahrenstorff Hartley
Cara Jean Blackford Johnston
** Linda Kay Brown Des Moines
*** Shane Michael Bugeja Gilbert
Samantha Jo Busch Keystone
Jonathan Roger Cerven Stanton
Jeremy Tyler Dahl Sloan
Taylor Kathleen Davies Cedar Falls
* Joseph Andrew Dee Waukon
* Joshua Michael Dee Waukon
*** Katie Jean Demers Storm Lake
*** Heidi Marie Dittmer Lacona
Daniel A. Doster Barnum
*** Josephine May Dyer West Point
Meredith M. Elgersma Sanborn
Diane Kay Ercse Iowa Falls
Matthew James Fincham Marysville, Kans.
Mathew Bradley Gamble Cambridge
** Gary L. Gregg Fredericktown, Ohio
Samuel Joel Groenenboom Oskaloosa
Jeena Irene Hall Mondamin
Cody Dale Hamman Mapleton
Brandon Christopher Hancock Wildwood, Mo.
Jacob Richard Heitshusen South Amana
Austin Howard Hively Crescent
Anna Lea Johnson Fayetteville, Ark.
Jason John Kienast Manning
Lee William Koenigsfeld Reinbeck
Jordan Isaak Krueger Crawfordsville
Raymond Albert Kruse Dyersville
Logan Lynden Lyon Clarence
Monica Christine Madsen Melbourne
Colin Matthew Mansager Oxford
** Elyssa Rochelle McFarland Columbus Junction
Department of Agronomy Major: Agronomy
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* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Kathleen Renae Adams Waucoma
* Sara Amelia Adelman Wilmington, Del.
Daweyn W. Albertsen Toledo
Thiara Marie Aleman Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Gracey Renee Alexander Omaha, Neb.
Nicholas Scott Anderson Kiron
Hannah Grace Armstrong Muscatine
Andrea Marie Bakker Spirit Lake
Brianna Marie Balfanz Cambridge, Minn.
Elizabeth Marchelle Beatty Creston
Samantha Jean Behncke Belle Plaine
Kiersten Carlie Beilke Humboldt
***† Andrea Leigh Birkeland Bloomington, Minn.
Aaron Michael Blakely Alleman
Katherine Anne Blomme Forest City
Chelsey Mae Branderhorst Prairie City
** Cody Jackson Branstad Keota
Laura Anne Bro Montour
Abigail Elizabeth Brown Pearl City, Ill.
** Derek John Brown New Providence
Kathleen Marie Brown Clinton
Ashley Elizabeth Burkhart Waukee
Elizabeth Mae Buscher Minburn
Stephanie Marie Carlson Stratford
Jennifer June Chase Farmersburg
Kayla Nicole Chitty Muscatine
Erin Nicole Christensen Iowa City
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* Alex Cole Montagne Charles City
Jamisen Jerry Nielsen Wesley
*† Rachel Kazmiera Owen Polk City
** Ryan Christopher Rice Holstein
Cody Joseph Schneider Riverside
Ronald E. Tigner Lehigh
David L. Van Oort Doon
Kurtis Joseph Wendl West Des Moines
* Jacob Marvin Young Garner
Department of Agronomy (continued) Major: Agronomy
Department of Animal Science Majors: Animal Science or Dairy Science
Landon James Christensen Audubon
Patricia Marie Clingman New Virginia
Sarah Ann Conry Harlan
Kyle P. Cory-Yaeggi Watertown, Wis.
Kristin Marie Costello North Aurora, Ill.
Jackie Kay Coughenour Maxwell
* Anne Charissa Cox West Des Moines
* Laura Jo Daniels Eldora
Ashton Ann Darrow Anamosa
Bethany Marie Donica Gretna, Neb.
Holland Christiana Dougherty Ames
Brianna Christine Eimers Marion
* Tonja Reann Egan Deer Grove, Ill.
* Elizabeth Squire Engelen Minneapolis, Minn.
*† Breanna Pauline Estle Lockridge
*** Emily Lynn Eulberg Marion
* Riley Wicks Faaborg Radcliffe
*** Addie Jaine Felten Maquoketa
Katie Marie Fober Sumner
Victoria Ann Foerster Ruthven
**† Amanda Jo Folkmann Marengo
Amanda Lynn Fordyce Johnston
** Alysha Emily Gareis New Prague, Minn.
Kathleen Ann Gibson Fort Dodge
Chelsea Kae Glandon Sigourney
Kylie Marie Good Des Moines
Breanna Marie Gourley Webster City
Brittany Noelle Grady Le Mars
Jared Hans Graham Omaha
Chad Andrew Gubbels Council Bluffs
Britt E. Gulbrandsen Hastings, Minn.
Jordan Benjamin Hanson Decorah
Ryan D. Healy Vail
* Lindsey Rose Heinrichs Marshalltown
Mitchell William Holthaus Preston, Minn.
Amanda Michelle Houge Las Vegas, Nev.
*** Jordan Keith Hunt Earlville
Chelsea Ann Iennarella Yorksville, Ill.
**† Carolyn Anne Johnson Bettendorf
Lindsey R. Kain Pleasant Hill
Carolyn Elizabeth Kempf Mundelein, Ill.
Curtis R. Kentner Lansing, Mich.
Matthew Allan James King Round Lake, Minn.
Amanda Kay Kinley Farnhamville
Stephanie A. Kjormoe Cedar Rapids
Hannah Sheree Knapp Bloomfield
Rose Marie Koester Gladbrook
Alissa Rae Koons Webster City
David Christian Langner Ayrshire
**† Zihui Lin Qingdao, China
Elizabeth Ann Lohr Osceola
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Lance Leo Longman Grinnell
Jacob A. Manternach Hopkinton
* Joelle Lynn Merkes Epworth
*** Kristofer T. Michalson Charles City
* Bryana Lynn Mitchell East Peoria, Ill.
** Rebecca Caitlin Moest Winslow, Ill.
Beatrice Lynn Mulder Orange City
Kyle Thomas Musfeldt Coon Rapids
** Alyssa Ann Myers Bowling Green, Ky.
Kelsey Marie Nesheim Des Moines
**† Tasia May Nielsen Spencer
*† Abigail Lee Ogren Homewood, Ill.
Morgan Elizabeth Ohland Sigourney
Rebecca Lynn Owens Homestead
*** Taylor Renae Petersen Gladbrook
*** Austin Michael Putz Lacona
Heidi R. Reynolds Rockwell City
Andrew Joseph Roseberry Center Point
Wesley Schweer Tripoli
Michelle Rose Sciortino Arlington Heights, Ill.
Erin R. Seely Saint Charles
Sara E. Sieren Keota
Katie Jo Steinlage West Union
*† Katelyn Marie Steffens Shoreview, Minn.
Katelynd Mary Stenzel Iowa Falls
* Corrine Elizabeth Stoffel Palos Park, Ill.
** Ashley Michelle Strauch Metamora, Ill.
*† Katelynne Frances Stueck Vinton
Whitney Lynne Taglauer Fairfield
***† Hannah Tan Qi Hui Singapore
Scott Ronald Tischner La Habra Heights, Calif.
Emily Jane Todd Cushing
Dan Richard Venteicher Edgewood
** Nicole Jo Walljasper West Point
*† Katie Rose Weber Cedarburg, Wis.
Margaret Mae Wood Tripoli
Danielle Marie Zylstra Humboldt
Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Major: Agricultural Biochemistry
Benjamin Frank Linn Correctionville * Eric Evan Parrott Kalona
Department of Animal Science (continued) Majors: Animal Science or Dairy Science
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Carmen Joana Brasche Nevada
Reid Jonathan Claussen Bettendorf
* Kelly Lea Cole Burnsville, Minn.
Christopher Kmet Cozzi Des Plaines, Ill.
Samantha Sage Faber Clear Lake
Patrick Daniel Flattery Fort Dodge
Brittany Sue Frahm Davenport
Samantha Jo Goodwin Homewood, Ill.
Trevor Gerard Hermesch Cedar Rapids
Daniel T. Howell Ames
**† Allison Renae Jaycox Worthington, Minn.
* Carrie Jean Kenkel Clive
* Jiwon Kim Ankeny
Alex Ed Lopez Pella
* Audra L. Loy Waterloo
*** Taylor Christopher May Council Bluffs
Katherine Elizabeth Mayer Indianola
Clayton Isaac Michael Logan
*† Anne Louise Patterson Eagan, Minn.
Samantha Ellen Pike Monticello
Sara Lynn Roggemann Houghton, Mich.
* Xiaoran Shang Jinan, China
Caitlin Nicole Simpson Prior Lake, Minn.
* Megan Elizabeth Steffen Cicero, Ill.
** Megan Elizabeth Stoner Lakeville, Minn.
** Nicholas Kelly Van Engen Sioux Center
Ethan William Van Helten Pleasant Hill
Michael Richard Wegner Hartley
Karrie Michelle Wright Johnston
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Major: Biology
Jacob Lee Aizikovitz Harvest, Ala.
Matthew James Balek Manly
Brooke Ann Bates Keswick
Arley D. Beane Marshalltown
Amanda Courtney Blair Osceola
Dylan Andrew Bogenrief Correctionville
Zachary John Boss Manchester
Ned Patrick Callan Carter Lake
Ashley Ann Carroll Ryan
Alisha Rose Carstensen Charlotte
*** Andrew Preston Chamra Rose Hill
Michael Alan Collins Perry
Department of Economics Major: Agricultural Business
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
*† Alexandra Vanessa Conrad Donnellson
** Oliver John Dion Columbus Junction
* Andrew Kenneth Edson Nashua
Jared Jonathan Epley Plainfield
Kristin Kay Fertig Wall Lake
Andrew John Giesemann La Motte
Kelsi Jo Guinn Moulton
William Skyler Hager La Porte City
Jordan Benjamin Hanson Decorah
Julie Ann Haugen Dows
Austin Michael Hester Montezuma
Heidi Marie Hoefling Odebolt
Melissa Alta Hoffman Indianola
*** Jordan Keith Hunt Earlville
Kellen Joseph Jacobson Galva
Courtney Lynn Jass Garner
* Grant Charles Johnson Grimes
Tina Marie Johnson Sacred Heart, Minn.
* Nathan J. Johnston Stanhope
* Alan Marcus Juhl Garner
Joshua Reid Kaufman Glenwood
Jared Charles Meister Lake View
Jacob Austin-Merlin Meyer Van Meter
Maria Elizabeth Miller Lake City
Hilary Ann Morris Centerville
Ryan Anthony Morris Waukee
Joshua G. Okland Kelley
Caleb Michael Opperman Waukon
* Amber Lynn Radcliff Long Grove
Casey Loyd Rankin Indianola
Patrick Quinn Ryherd Newell
Benjamin Charles Sommers Dallas Center
Jeffrey Dean Stormer Bridgewater
* Kristopher Kevin Struble Onawa
Joseph David Sweeney Alden
Whitney Lynne Taglauer Fairfield
Shelby Rae Trager Audubon
Benjamin Jay Tweeten Kensett
Andrew T. Tyler Woodward
Luke Jon Van Roekel Adel
Elisabeth Marie Vircks Cedar Rapids
Karie L. Vrba Pocahontas
Department of Economics (continued) Major: Agricultural Business
Interdepartmental Environmental Science Program Major: Environmental Science
* Rachel Catherine Bratek Apple Valley, Minn.
Taylor I. Brown West Des Moines
** Janette Garcia West Des Moines
Justin Michael Kaiser Manheim, Pa.
*** Yee Lung Lai Masai, Malaysia
***† Megan Christine Leill Edina, Minn.
Christine Marie Nekvinda Fort Dodge
Padmadewi Ames
*† Vera Irina Prisacari Davenport
Kelly Reynaga Wichita, Kans.
Xiaoxiao Wang Qingdao, China
Jeffrey Michael Komis Dundas, Minn.
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Majors: Culinary Science, Diet and Exercise, Dietetics,
Food Science, or Nutritional Science
Department of Entomology Major: Entomology
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James Michael Carter Johnston
Jordan Michael Foss Hartford
David Alexander Hagopian West Bloomfield, Mich.
* Danielle Leeann Koester Ankeny
Rebecca Ann Meerdink Akron
Derek Robert Morgan Story City
* Kristen Nichole Morrow Saint Ansgar
Amanda Lee Oswald Bettendorf
Rachel Elaine Peterson Waukee
Nicole Sunnybrook Rains Ames
Caitlin Nicole Simpson Prior Lake, Minn.
** Emily Lynn Steinweg Plymouth, Minn.
Cara Joanne Troendle Waukon
**† Allison Nicole Vincent Perry
Colin Timothy Williams West Des Moines
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Ahmad A. Al-Shaibi Doha, Qatar
***† Brianna Noelle Brun Charlotte
* Amanda Michelle Haffarnan Bettendorf
Jill Marie Heinrich Maquoketa
*† Kai Matthew Hillman Cedar Rapids
** Jay Derek Hoch Dallas
***† Jennifer Marie Hurban Cedar Falls
Abbagail Lauren Johnson Ames
Grady Charles Johnson Davenport
***† Trevor Martin Nolan Mitchellville
Talissa Puspita Sari Lynnwood, Wash.
*** Kari Jean Sylvester Bondurant
**† Brandon Timothy Waltz Spirit Lake
* Alexander Scott Wendt Omaha, Neb.
Department of Horticulture Major: Horticulture
Moriah Bilenky Elkins Park, Pa.
Bruce Joseph Black Cedar Rapids
* Amanda L. Dorff Urbandale
* Caleb Joseph Dvorak Clutier
Ethan John Dykstra Emmetsburg
Matthew Wayne Eischen Eldora
Carrington Rose Flatness Mazon, Ill.
Bryan Ernest Golay Coon Rapids
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Department of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology Major: Genetics
Interdepartmental Global Resource Systems Program Major: Global Resource Systems
Moriah Bilenky Elkins Park, Pa.
Carl David Cotter Columbus, Wis.
Gretchen Ruth Hanson Monona
* Ian Herrman Ames
*† Rachel Kazmiera Owen Polk City
Angela Danielle Upah Garwin
Hannah Angenette Wallace Chico, Calif.
***† Laura Kaelia Weieneth Cedar Rapids
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Interdepartmental Microbiology Program Major: Microbiology
Scott Ryan Ackerman Des Moines
Kathryn Elisabeth Griffen Potomac, Md.
Kelsie Lynn Haffner Chatfield, Minn.
** Jiyeon Han Bettendorf
*† Kai Matthew Hillman Cedar Rapids
Tacie Marie Hoose Fairfax
Christopher Alan James Des Moines
Kirk Anthony Kiger Dakota City
* Xiaoran Shang Jinan, China
Jack David Simmons Prole
* Wesley Allen Wierson Urbandale
Kevin N. Hansen Ames
Cailey A. Hinz Glenview, Ill.
Amy Patricia Horras Ollie
Kirk Jeffrey Hudson Pleasant Hill
Melissa D. Irizarry Spirit Lake
Paul William Karus Brookfield, Wis.
Kurt Wesley Koeppen Cedar Rapids
Kathleen Anne McCann Marshalltown
Joshua Daniel Meyn Ames
Kathleen Michelle Miller Manilla
Vincent Thomas Newville Saint Joseph, Mo.
Joseph Michael Parker Indianola
Sarah Jean Pesch Ames
** Erica F. Polson New Prague, Minn.
Casey Patrick Sheehy Perry
Lindsey Kaye Smith Ankeny
* Scott Richard Solar Marion
Miles Andrew Thompson Hiawatha
Ronald E. Tigner Lehigh
***† Laura Kaelia Weieneth Cedar Rapids
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management Majors: Animal Ecology or Forestry
Jesse Michael Ayers Lidderdale
Eric Charles Bailey Robins
Shane Matthew Baumler West Union
* Philip M. Bice Clinton
* Kaytlan Jayne Bockenstedt Edgewood
Matthew Robert Bogaard Cedar Falls
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (continued) Majors: Animal Ecology or Forestry
Kally Breanne Bode Boyer Muscatine
Kathleen Marie Brown Clinton
Scott Allen Buckallew Cincinnati
Adam Edward Debolt Glenwood
Spencer Michael Downey Creston
James Russell Evans Cambridge
Katherine Elizabeth Finnegan Bettendorf
Andrew James Flander Tracy
Kelsey Ann Freeman Indianola
** Samuel Jacob Gire Marion
Garrett Frankie Glick Sioux City
Mitchell John Hackett Sioux City
Daniel Corbin Harmon Des Moines
Cole Richard Harty Clear Lake
Nicholas John Hatlan Waukon
* Luke Conrad Helscher Urbandale
Jesse Allen Herzog Des Moines
** Louis Anton Hilgemann Cedar Falls
Courtney Marie Hornick Lees Summit, Mo.
* Erin Marie Johnson Des Moines
Jonathan Bernard Jones Crawfordsville
Danny R. Just Des Moines
Nicholas Wade Kramer Minden
Megan Nicole Lansing Fort Dodge
Travis Jeffrey Maak Altoona
Mary E. Malerich Marion
Corey Joseph Meier Maquoketa
Collin C. Moratz West Des Moines
Joshua Alan Muhlstein Toledo
Alejandra Navarro San Juan. Puerto Rico
**† Tasia May Nielsen Spencer
Jacob D. Nolte Durant
Nicole Jeanne Owens Sioux City
Karrie Angela Pfleeger Ida Grove
Lance Christopher Queck Ankeny
Caitlin Virginia Rickey Peoria, Ill.
Ryan Jay Rieger Cedar Falls
Cody Lee Riese Clemons
Jorge Ivan Rivera Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Betsy N. Salmon Des Moines
Benjamin John Schneider Bellevue
Joanna Katherine Schrock Lincoln, Neb.
Ashley Marie Shepard East Moline, Ill.
Erina Suesada Kyoto, Japan
* Heather Marie Trenkamp Maquoketa
Tsung Ta Tsai Taichung, Taiwan
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Amanda Courtney Blair Osceola
Beth Annmarie Irlbeck Dedham
Codie Grace Johnson Wellsburg
Katalea Marie Petersen Gladbrook
Department of Sociology Major: Public Service and Administration in Agriculture
Kelsey Marie Andera Cresco Environmental Science and Agronomy
Ethan Paul Bahe Sumner Agronomy and Environmental Studies
Ethan E. Bandow Manilla Biology and Environmental Studies
Kelsi Alyssa Bauermeister Costa Mesa, Calif. Dietetics and Global Resource Systems
Phetsalath Bounyalath Des Moines Agronomy and International Agriculture
Ryan Patrick Cronbaugh Belle Plaine Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology
Laina Marie Cross East Moline, Ill. Animal Ecology and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Spanish
Yichun Ding Harbin, China Agricultural Business and International Agriculture
Sandra Ellen Dion Columbus Junction Agricultural Business and Animal Science
**† Austin Andrew Dobbels Galva, Ill. Agricultural Biochemistry and Agronomy
Samantha Elisabeth Edster Manchester, Mo. Global Resource Systems and Environmental Studies
Andrew Joe Filipi Davey, Neb. Animal Science and International Agriculture
***† Hannah Elisabeth Fuller Zearing Food Science and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Chemistry
Joseph Daniel Garrison Crystal Lake Biology and Environmental Studies
** Lance Henry Goettsch Calamus Agronomy and International Agriculture
Kelly Dean Graham Hedrick Industrial Technology and Agricultural Systems Technology
Brenna Kay Gray Rowley Animal Science and Dairy Science
Andrew John Heath Plum City, Wis. Agronomy and Seed Science
**† Erich Gregory Hodges Brush Prairie, Wash. Dairy Science and Animal Science
Multiple Curricula and Majors
** Megan Marie Waechter Ames
Ryan L. Wilcke Clear Lake
John Matthew Yates Sioux City
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † Honors Program
Kelsey Marie Andera Cresco Environmental Science and Agronomy
Ethan Paul Bahe Sumner Agronomy and Environmental Studies
Ethan E. Bandow Manilla Biology and Environmental Studies
Kelsi Alyssa Bauermeister Costa Mesa, Calif. Dietetics and Global Resource Systems
Phetsalath Bounyalath Des Moines Agronomy and International Agriculture
Ryan Patrick Cronbaugh Belle Plaine Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology
Laina Marie Cross East Moline, Ill. Animal Ecology and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Spanish
Yichun Ding Harbin, China Agricultural Business and International Agriculture
Sandra Ellen Dion Columbus Junction Agricultural Business and Animal Science
**† Austin Andrew Dobbels Galva, Ill. Agricultural Biochemistry and Agronomy
Samantha Elisabeth Edster Manchester, Mo. Global Resource Systems and Environmental Studies
Andrew Joe Filipi Davey, Neb. Animal Science and International Agriculture
***† Hannah Elisabeth Fuller Zearing Food Science and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Chemistry
Joseph Daniel Garrison Crystal Lake Biology and Environmental Studies
** Lance Henry Goettsch Calamus Agronomy and International Agriculture
Kelly Dean Graham Hedrick Industrial Technology and Agricultural Systems Technology
Brenna Kay Gray Rowley Animal Science and Dairy Science
Andrew John Heath Plum City, Wis. Agronomy and Seed Science
**† Erich Gregory Hodges Brush Prairie, Wash. Dairy Science and Animal Science
Brock D. Hunt Monticello Agricultural Business and Horticulture
*** Kirsten Elizabeth Johanson Winnebago, Minn. Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Economics
Brooke Ann Lewis Osage Biology and Animal Ecology
Lacey Marshall Lund San Diego, Calif. Animal Science and Dairy Science
** Benjamin James McDonald Ryan Agricultural Business and International Agriculture
* Michael Manjit Misra Ames Global Resource Systems and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Sociology
Cody James Niess Osage Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts
Multiple Curricula and Majors (continued)
congratulations graduates
Reminder: The University ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Hilton Coliseum.