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2020 CARROLL UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
CARROLL UNIVERSITY
COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
Commencement
10:30 a.m.
Virtual Live Stream
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COMMENCEMENT
Procession
Billy Mitchell Scottish Pipe Band
Mace Bearer
Pamela Pinahs-Schultz, professor of physical education
Invocation
The Rev. Elizabeth McCord, chaplain and director of spiritual life
Welcome
Dr. Cindy G. Gnadinger, president
Greeting
Mr. Dorval Carter ’79, chair of the board of trustees
Class Speaker Remarks
Ms. Hailey Von Dross ’20, class speaker
Conferral of Emeritus Status
Prof. Jeffrey Kunz
Mr. Stephen Kuhn
Dr. Mark Blegen, provost and vice president of academic affairs
Introduction of Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler ’80
and Conferral of Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree
Dr. Gnadinger
Commencement Address
Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler ’80, founder and physician of Bread of Healing Clinic
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Dr. Blegen
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Gnadinger
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COMMENCEMENT
Alma Mater
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Led by Savana Schraeder ’20
Benediction
The Rev. McCord
Recessional
Billy Mitchell Scottish Pipe Band
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“When you are content to be simply
yourself and don’t compare or
compete, everybody will respect you.”
Lao Tzu
Philosopher, fifth century B.C.
5EMERITI FACULTY
Prof. Jeffrey Kunz
Jeffrey T. Kunz, assistant professor of accounting, joined the Carroll faculty in 1981.
He holds a B.B.A. in business and accounting from St. Norbert College and a master
of science degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. While
at Carroll, Professor Kunz has developed a four-year
CPA emphasis program and a partnership program
with Waukesha County Technical College and the
Milwaukee Area Technical College. He also created an
accounting internship/mentorship program and has
been director since 1999.
Professor Kunz has served on many committees at
Carroll, including budget planning, academic affairs,
admissions and student life. In 2016, he was appointed
by Carroll’s president to become a College Conference
of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) faculty athletic
representative.
Professor Kunz has been honored with the 2012
Norman and Louise Allhiser Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2010 BAE
Outstanding Teacher Award. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (AICPA), the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(WICPA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
6EMERITI STAFF
Mr. Stephen R. Kuhn
Steve Kuhn began his time as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at
Carroll University in February 2009. Upon Steve’s arrival, he re-tooled the advancement
staff, put plans in motion and soon began work on a $50 million campaign.
Under President Douglas Hastad, and Steve Kuhn’s
leadership, Carroll embraced the task head-on—and
forged ahead with an ambitious goal. With Doug and
Steve’s penchant for building relationships and their
endless energy, Carroll was positioned for a successful
campaign in the making.
In 2016, Carroll wrapped up the largest, most
ambitious fundraising initiative in Carroll’s history.
Campaign Carroll: The Common Thread exceeded
its original target of $50 million—raising over $52.7
million to support facilities, programs, endowment and
operating needs. Comprehensive campaigns are made
up of many, many donors. In fact, we had 7,533 donors—
every one of which was important to our success.
The Michael and Mary Jaharis Laboratories marked two significant firsts for Carroll.
It was the first new academic building constructed in over 50 years and most importantly,
it was the first all gift/grant building in Carroll’s history.
While the Jaharis Laboratories and Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center
were two of the most recent and largest projects during Steve’s tenure, there have been
over 65 construction projects and dedication of new spaces enhancing Carroll’s ability
to better meet the needs of our students including the Crofts Morava Pavilion, Doug and
Nancy Hastad Hall, the renovation of Rankin Hall, Richard Smart House and Shirley
Hilger Hall, amongst others.
7COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Honorary Degree Presentation
As part of the 2020 Commencement Ceremony, Carroll University will award
Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler ’80, founder and physician of Bread of Healing Clinic
with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. This honorary degree recognizes
service to society in the area of healthcare, humanitarianism, philanthropy and politics.
Preparing students for vocational success, lifelong learning and service in a diverse
and global society is Carroll’s mission. Each year, we select a theme that is integrated
into campus events and activities. For the 2019–20 academic year, our theme is respect.
Dr. Horner-Ibler is known throughout the Milwaukee area as a community leader who
embodies respect, and we are pleased to honor her achievements with this honorary degree.
Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler ’80, founder and physician of Bread of Healing Clinic
Dr. Horner-Ibler is a well-known physician and one of the founders of Bread of
Healing Clinic, which provides free, high-quality medical, dental and behavioral
care to approximately 2,000 low-income patients a year. It now has three locations
throughout Milwaukee: Cross Lutheran Church,
Eastbrook Church and All People’s Lutheran Church-
Havenwoods.
She started the clinic in 2000 with Rick Cesar, a
nurse who is the clinic manager, and with Dr. Tom
Jackson, who continues his service to the clinic and is
board emeritus of the board of directors.
Dr. Horner-Ibler, who was honored with Carroll’s
Distinguished Alumnus Award for Community
Service in 2009, also has received awards for her
work in medicine, social work and teaching.
In 2019, the Medical Society of Milwaukee
recognized Dr. Horner-Ibler with its Dr. Erastus B.
Wolcott Distinguished Service Award for her care for the underserved. In 2017, she
received the Sigurd Sivertson Medical Education Award from the Wisconsin Medical
Alumni Association, and in 2013, she was honored with the Addis Costello Award
from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Horner-Ibler also was named 2010 Social Worker of the Year by the Wisconsin
Association of Social Workers, Southeastern Wisconsin Branch.
And in 2007 and 2009, she earned the Excellence in Teaching Award from the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
8COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
A fellow in the American College of Physicians since 2014, she is a licensed
advanced practice social worker and a licensed Presbyterian minister.
In addition to earning a bachelor’s in religion and German from Carroll, she holds
an M.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a master’s in social work from the
University of Chicago and a master’s of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
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“We should all consider
each other as human beings,
and we should respect each other.”
Malala Yousafzai
Activist and Nobel Laureate, 1997–
11NOTATIONS
Because of the unique nature of this year’s Commencement ceremony,
it is possible that the list of candidates for degrees as presented in this program
is not accurate. The program is not an official Carroll University document
and does not constitute certification that those whose names appear
have completed degree requirements. The official awarding of graduation
honors is subject to the student’s completion of all requirements for the degree.
s Summa Cum Laude M Magna Cum Laude C Cum Laude
D Delta Sigma Nu, Carroll University’s honorary scholastic society
P Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s first, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society
h Completed Carroll University Honors Program
LA Lambda Pi Eta, communication studies honor society
pC Psi Chi, psychology honor society
pS Pi Sigma Alpha, political science honors society
tm Tau Mu, nursing honors society
HC Health Careers Opportunity Program participant
L Legacy Student
*Degree issued in absentia
12CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Music Addie Jean Bennett C
Leah Rose Antonie C Savana Schraeder Jeremy Jordan Beres C
Taylor Ann Beale Anthony C. Tirrell C Elizabeth Bertacchini
ML
Allison Calteux SDLAL Mark Andrew Wampfler
SD* Stephen E. Bhend
Rachel Ingralisa Connell
Sarah Renee Bieschke L
Kally A. Dey SD
Bachelor of Science Benjamin Bischel
Emily Michelle
Gillingham CLA Jake Bisco ML
Marisol Abarca
Louis A. Horch * Natalie Bista C
William Alan Adamski L
Joshua Jakalski Anthony Edmund Blaeser
Noah Gerard Aderholdt
Sofie Jane Kautzman Alexander James
Anjana Adhikari
Blasco-Reyes C
Abigail Kelly ML Raifa Al Hachem M
Claudia E. Bleimund C
Carter Kowalski * Haylee Albrecht SD
Kara Ann Bobera MHC
Yuchao Liang Peter Joseph Amicarelli
Amanda Lee Borchardt M
Madison Kathryn Mahr Jacob D. Anderson
C Cameron Michael
Treylon Anderson Bradford
Aeleesa Medina
Madaline Kordell Douglas
Gabriel Mundo C Anderson-Curro Brandenburg
Jackson Nickel CLA David M. Anilus Connor Branson C
Samuel Robert Rodriguez Kathleen Marie Antony Bailey Marie Brauer
C L
Hannah Breese M*
Paulina Manuela Salinas Brianna Baade C
Sarabia William Henry Brown
Jesse Balay M
Madelyn Lee Spindler ShawnaRae Bruch
Anna Bangle M
MPC Samantha C. Burger
Tyler Barman M
Anthony Q. Taylor Jr. Kristen Lee Burkel
Lucinda Maria Battista
Emmalie Thorpe Savannah Rose
MDHPSL Megan Ann Batz Burmeister
MDPHC
Cameron Tom C Cassandra Lynn
Eric Bayer M Campbell M
Eleanore Grace Usher
Mark Thomas Bayer MD Renee Elizabeth
Hailey Ann Von Dross C
Christopher Eugene Carstensen
Elaine Helen Yarger
Bechtel Sage Castro M
Amanda Zarder M
Nicholas Martin Becker Tyler J. Catalanotte
Zimu Zhang *
William Becker Jennilyn Joy P. Cave
Jessica Zimpfer MHL
Michael Joseph Beckman Tess Marie Cederholm
Jacob Thomas Behlendorf * MD
Alex L. Benaszeski SDP Jack Ryan Cervantes M
13CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Melissa Tafolla Chavez Erika Dunnam M Mitchel John Gjerseth
Joseph R. Chiapetta Katherine Dybas Suzanne Glowacki SD
Ryan Robert Clarey Kayley M. Dyszelski Fifatin G. Godonou
Shannon Marissa Cobian John Francis Eck Jr. Neilana Berlet Golz M
SDP Casie Elaine Ertl SD Sierra Nicole Gorman
Seth Andrew Cole * Abraham Escarda Robert Steven Graf C
Emma Elizabeth Collar Amanda Margaret Ferr Alexis M. Graves M
Edward Jospeh Connell Matthew William Fett C Kaci Gray C
Shea Connell Skyler Grant Morgan K. Guidry M
Hope Lauren Copiskey M Feuerstein LA Arielle Kristine Hachtel
Kira Corn C Paige Fischer L Lauren Jean Hanoski C
Melissa Mae Cudmore Riley Marcus Fisher M McKenna Kay Happold
SDP Paul Michael Fitzpatrick MD
Samantha Kay Curtis Bennett Fleischmann Luke Andrew Harding
SDP MDH
Katie Flory MD
Jessica Gail Cwik MH Joseph Harrison
Brianne Leigh Ford
Kirsten Charlotte Dake Lisa Ann Harwardt SD
Evelyn Sarah Fornagiel
Jaime Davies C SD Hannah Hatch C*
Mark Anthony Joe Elliott Fowler Anna Hauke
De La Torre
Alexandria Ann Francis Dakota Otto Hauser
Veronica Anne Dedo MLA
Tegan Gabrielle Francis Noah Hayalian C
Benjamin Jacob Dehne CL Taylor Jordan Hayden M
MHL
Maria Kathleen Franke M Cameron Hayes M
Amanda M. Dembowski
Tiffany M. Franks M Nolan Joseph Heck C
Marcy Anne DeVera
Emily Rose Frey HC Payton Heiman L
Kaitlin Colleen Dickson
Jackson Frey * Michael Thomas
Emily Elizabeth
Shaun E. Friske M Heiser M
Diderrich ML
Shay Anne Fulton C Emily I. Herberg
Elly Diderrich C
Jacob Ryan Gabriel Bryce Michael Hietpas
Lukas Lester Dietzen
Emily Gaggioli SDL Ross Robert Higgins M
Minh Binh Do
Kirsten Gama Jeremiah Mark Hinson
Peter John Dombai C
Dana Marie-Pochowski SD*
Denae M. Donaldson *
Gaulitz Brittany Rae Hitz
Lauren Elizabeth Dove
Alaa A. Gaw * Courtney A. Hodges
SDPH
Shannon George Brian D. Hoffman
Elysia Dowd SDH*
Noehmy Geron C Lauren Marie Hogue
Hollie Alexis Doyle MH
Jordyn Lynn Giese M Kimberly Rae Holland M
Allison Hailey Duenow C
14CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Mathias D. Holm SD Hannah Kloehn MD Zachary James Mandel
Carlina Rae Hora SD Sarah Ann Koeppel MD
Nicole Elizabeth Caylee Ann Koker C Maxwell Austin Maney
Hospel M Emily Koster M Christopher Anthony
Abigail Hucker Mangan C
Kollin Andrew Kozik
Jennifer E. Hudson Derek Michael Martin C
Brenna Nikole
Linzy Hudson Krawczyk H Kailey Ann Matel M
Nora Hufsey-Fleming Daniella Kresovic CPS Abbie L. Maule L
CL Dakota Lynn Kropp M Kale Mason Maupin
Huazheng Huo CPC MDH
Lindzi Kryger
Melanie Jo Hurtgen M Francesca Rose Mazza M
James Michael Kuehn
Peter Hyde-Smith Amiel Carson McBride Jr.
Alexander Leonard
Adrian Isaku LaMarche Jacob Robert McChrystal
C
Shana Jacob Sydney Cecilia Lamers
ML Ian McClintock
Tobin Jacob
Kristina Lamm Ashton McFall
Sara Jagdfeld L
Natalie Rose Lange Reilly Brenna McGoldrick
Emilie Judith James CH
Kaitlyn Marie Larson C Kaitlyn McManus C
Rosemary L. Jaskolski
Alexandrea Corin Lee Ryan James McNamara
Bret Johnson
Rebecca Nicole Javier Medina
Kayla Jean Johnson C
Leibiger C Jacob Mehnert
Megan A. Johnson *
Hailey Kathryn Leiskau Nicole Meier
Amanda Michelle Jones
David Lembke M Elsa Paige Meiss
Jalyn Jones
Noah Leslie Karen Mendez-Avila CHC
Jace Kaikuaana C
Allison Krattley Liebl Christian Mendiola
Alyssa Jordan Kaiser
Jaida Lilly Morgan Jane Meyer
Brianna Renee
Kampmeier MH Edward L. Lodzinski M David Matthew Meza
Trevor James Karol M Adam Loeber Bailey Marie Miller
Sydney Anne Kastein C Isaac Lopez David Gregory Miller
Alexander John Lorenz SDP
Henderson Wainscott
Kearns Nicole C. Lowe M* Millar Heron Minahan
Emily Taylor Keegan Abigail Louise Lukens Michaela Rose Mitchell
Angelina Siobhán MD Cami Mobley
Kennedy Emma Lyford M Whitney E.
Paul Edward Kerchberger Nicole M. Lyford Moreno-Almanza
Benyapa Khowpinitchai Sharone Martha Lyons Alexander Jensen
SD Morland *
Andrea Mahlman *
Victoria Kirk L Mark Morris C
15CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Miranda Morrissey * Jonathan Donald Perry Phoebe Lauren Reyrao
Cassidy Jean Mrotek MHC Allison Marie Peters CHC Claire Louise Rhode
Carley Mueller SD Michael James Peters MHL
Eric Mukachung Alyssa Renae Peterson Benjamin Edward
Muyumb Richards C
Camille Peyronnaud
Daria D. Murawski C Kayla Riemen M
Le Huu Pham ML
Gabrielle Muscavitch Sarah Rishel C
Sachin Philip M
Masha Prabuddika Julia Christine Rivers
Somchy Phomsopha
Mutukumarana C Madeline Rohde *
Amber Pickel SDL
Sanath Nair April Roman-Villegas
Alexa Piekarski M
Robert Nay III Michael Rose C
Ashley Jade Pierce
Michaela Lee Nelson Zachary Alex Rosploch
Raymund Ameer
Samuel Philip Neumann Cleonis Pierce Lauryn Avery Ross
Jennifer Lynn Nevinski M Michael P. Pitcher Mitchell Ruf
Haley Newkirk Frankie Joan Poff ML Gabriella Hi’ilani
Natasha Adele Niles Russell M*
Bennett Polzin MD
Samantha S. Norgal L Travis Joseph Rybka SD
Clarissa Pope MDL
Jennifer Lynn Norris Emily Nicole Rymkus C
Jarett Jaylen Pope
SDP Dominic Sabbarese M
Serena Grace Pritchard M
Donald Curtis Novak Jr. Yvonne Annai Salazar
Paiton Kristine Proud
David Joseph Nuskiewicz Edward J. Salvador
Delaney Ann Pruitt ML
Alexandra Olson C Andre Sanchez
Emma Przeslicke M
Dulce Violeta Ortiz Jeremy Santorelli *
Matthew John Quint
Villafuerte MPC Hannah
Alexandria Irene Rabe C
Amanda Paige Osterhus Savage-Cooper MHC
M Haley Renee Raddatz M
Lars Kazuaki Schlough
Nicole Marie Panarese C Alyssa Ann Raupp M
Jason Randall Schmidt *
Steven James Papendorf Samantha
Zachary T. Schmidt MD
SD Rebholz-Hertz M
Jessica Marie Schoff M
Devanshi Patel SDH Megan Leigh Reeves SD
Kyle Merlin Schroeder
Monali Gautam Patel SD Clare Reiken
Jeffrey Schultz
Jessica Payne M Torianne Marie Reinders
MHL Kira Schulz
Zachary Thomas
Samuel William Adam Charles Schumann
Peloquin M
Reinhardt Julia O’Keefe Schwab
Nicholas Penny M
Isaac Thomas Reiter M Tyler J. Schweder L
Jessica Perez
Lauren Lucille Cole Severt M
Jacob Pericak M
Rentmeester Charles Dean Shaver
Brett Andrew Perry
Jaclyn Theresa Rettig
16CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Isaac Shook C Taylor Elizabeth Tesky M Paul Robert Weiss C
Ryan Simerson Thitikan Thianjan M Jenna C. Wendorf-Wyss
Adam Patrick Simon Amelia Ann Thiry Ryan J. Wenninger C
Cassandra Lynn Sherin Thomas Jacob Westerhof
Skindzelewski L Tiffany V. Thomas C Megan Lynn Wiersma
Hannah Patricia Slaske Kayleigh L. Thostenson SDP
Jacob Michael Slezak ML Josie Michelle Wierzal PC
CL Cassidy Timmerman M Sydney Wilkins MD
Mitchell James Slezak Patricia Torruella Abbi Williston
CL
Ellyn Elizabeth Turco Mark Steven Wilson
Aurora Gabrielle
Myka Mores Turner Preston Winowiski SH
Slinkman
Lauren Twomey Leah Witthuhn SDHPC
Seth James Smith
Alexis Ann Uitenbroek Alyssa Wolf C
Cheyenne Lynn
SD Jordan Gabriel Womack
Smothermon MH
Emily Anne Uitenbroek Lucas Burr Wood
Allison Stephanie Solis M
Firuza Umarova Wenxiao Xu
Nicole Danyel Somppi
CHC Leslee Marie Unger C Sarah Ann Yagodinski
Madelaine Marie Sorrisso Madison Hope Unger ML
MDH Olivia Nicole Van Airsdale Maxwell Yahr ML
Charles J. Soule M C Maya Rose Yocum CPC
Roxanne Stanek M Abigail Peeters Kurtis Lane Young *
Van De Hei M
Margaret Mary Stangel Caroline Marie Zehren
Rachel Elizabeth
Samantha Stark MD
Van Sluys SD*
Avalon Reyne Steele M Devin J. Zeimentz
Lorne von Asten C
Alyssa Victoria Stein C Rebecca Ann Zhe
Kaitlyn Marie
Patrick Stilp * Jennifer Kathryn Zieger
Walderbach
Elizabeth Jo Strack M McKenzie Rose Zielke C
Dakota LaDawn
Kristen Lee Stupansky Walker HC Teal Ashley Zimmerman
L
Gavin J. Stutz Oliver John Wallschlaeger
Jeremiah Zook C*
Padraig Ryan Sullivan Lauren Alyssa Wanta M
ML Sophia D. Warner
Jaimee Grace Swanson SDPHC
MD Julia M. Weber M
Tabitha Skye Swartz Rachel Ann Weber C
Rachel Eva Szeklinski Antonio J. Webster C*
MD
Mason Wehking
Viet Tuan Ta
Renee Taitt
17CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Science Alexis Renee Elizabeth Nicole
in Nursing Holzhueter C Panicali C
Hannah Abts MTM Brianna Hubbard Kassie Pater
Marissa Rose Acosta C Kendra Morgan Lee Victoria Patino MTM
Huray MTM Marisa Jane Pelzek
Elaine W. Andersen C
Vanessa Rae Ignatew Alexis Jan Perry C
Anna Arden CTML
MDTM
Mariana Selena Arteaga Lauren Elizabeth Popp
Bryna Theresa Jacob C MTM
Taylor Lynn Asplund C
Christina M. Kanelos C Abigail Porras CL
Elizabeth Kathryn Auer
Kaitlyn Killian MDTM Bonita Helen Priebe MTM
Jessica Marie Barber
Megan King C Madison Rewolinski MTM
Rebecca Elizabeth
Arathi Chackochan Isabelle Reyes
Barnas C
Kizhakkekuttu MTM
Emily Anne Barwa C Julia Teresa Richter
Victoria Kohlwey C
Bailey Basaj MTM Adriana Sophia Rivas M
Jaydin Kolb MTM
Claire Kathleen Bigelow Rachael Mae Schaller C
Elizabeth Krause
Alejandra Castellanos Emily N. Schulte
Nicholas Andrew
CL Austin Joseph Schulze C
Krawczyk C
Hannah Caves MTM Kaitlin Deborah Shiroda
Karly Kay Legan MTML
Hope Rose Conner CL
Katie Rose Lein C
Amanda Rita Delaney C Carlie Stange MTM
Calli L. Lemke M
Boston Paige Delaney TM Isabel Annette Strazny
Brooke Nicole Linzmeier SDTML
Alainna Renee Dunn M
Zoe Grace Struzik C
Laura Fino Sara Luitjens MDTM
Sierra Renea Swartout
Jessica Forster MTM Alyssa Martinez MDTM
Chloe Maria Gibson Danielle Martini MDTM Sara Nicole Thorson MTM
MTML
Rebecca M. Mas MDTM Peyton Umland
Kristen Goetzke C
Kelly Elaine Messina MTM Kanong Sahara Vang
Samantha L. Gonzalez
Rachel A. Monday C Alejandra Vargas
Katelynn Goron
Kylie Ryan Mueller C Sandoval C
Gillian Stephanie Gozder
Katherine Nelson MTM Dylan Washkuhn MTM
MTM
Kathleen Ann Neumann Rachel Wasser C
Monica Guevara C
Christina Noelle O’Block Jenna Nicole Weber C
Natalie Ann Gundrum
MTM Ashley Michele White
Sydney B. Harris
Kirsten Kathleen O’Leary MTM
Natalie Elizabeth Hartwig MTM Alexandra Wickersheim
SDHTM
Jordan O’Brien MTM C
Kiley Hernandez
Katie Lynn Willms
18CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Lindsay Ann Wills L Zachary Andrew Kleczka Rebecca M. Roehl
Tyler John Wiorek CL Lindsey Amelia Kohl Kelly Sykes
Lindsey Zakovec Mark Koszycki Shannon M. Thomson P
Stacia Renee Zweig M Tara Krejcarek Lucia Ivett Ulbrich P
Aaron Russell Larson
Master of Arts Isaac K. Larson * Master of
in Teaching Jordan Andrew Liebl Occupational Therapy
Amanda Jean Baitinger Kevin Andrew Luling * Julia Behrend
Dana M. Durocher Melissa Martinez Abigail Jean Carrick
Maureen Cristan Fleming Jacob Michael Aaron Lee Cicchese
Lesley Grider Nettesheim Jacob DeBauch
Marcia Lee Kafura L Mick William Rotta * Michaela Joan Eggers
Rebecca Jo Lloyd Jeffrey Alan Sama Jessica Lynn Glassel
Thi Minh Trang Nguyen Esther Selenga Cari Ann Hansen HC
Jordan Taylor Theys P Sarah Steelman Amanda Hoople
Emilie Claire Thomas Yacouba Sylla Urooba M. Khaleelullah
Jacqueline Kay Vraney Rachel Wisniewski Kimberly Lawrence
Courtney Lee Wade Nicholas E. Wood Claire Marie Lindner HC
Jennifer Kathleen Wilson Marissa Elizabeth
Margaret Katherine Master of Education Loberger
Zehnpfennig Michele Brezsko Lindsay M. Lorbiecki
Kayla Chambers * Taylor Mavroulis HC
Master of Business Caitlin Cook Erin May
Administration Kaitlyn E. McGowan
Leah Michelle Cooper
Christopher James Jane Marie Crocetti * Amy Elizabeth McKean
Barron P Sara Jane Melchior
Peter Delzer *
Joshua D. Beam Guadalupe Candelaria
Brandon Egnarski *
Mallory Elizabeth Mercado
Michael Thomas
Brodish Shaunee Mulhollon
Goodman
April Carlson * Catelyn Victoria Musa
Angela R. Graf
Ashley Marie Cleary Kenneth M. New
Riley L. Hill
Cheri Grabowski Jessica Lynn Nitch
Megan M. Karabon
Cassandra Marie Emily Oh
Jami Kay
Gullickson
Marija Mladenovic-Alba Kara Elizabeth Previte
Hector Hernandez
Brendan Martin Kerry Scafidi
Gonzalez
Nachtrieb *
Brett Alexander Hughes *
Dipa K C
19CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Nicole Schmit Master of Doctor of
Philip John Stafford Software Engineeering Physical Therapy
Alyssa Wakeman Fedaha Elregebet Courtney Amborn
Ellen Marie Wertz Tariq A. Khalayleh Tyler Amborn
Lydia Kutti Daniel J. Anzelmo
Master of Science in Morgan Elizabeth Auman
Educational Leadership Austin M. Barger
Master of Science
Madeline Berg in Physician Assistant Zachary R. Bartz
Erica Czernicki Studies Dalton John Bergeron
Jessica Gunderson Candace Clark William Paul Birch
Rose Stoeger Lenz Micah Lynn Ann Clutter Daniella Maria Bosben
Jill Florence McDonald Trina Coleman Emily Nicole Bremmer
Jon R. Nelson Kaley Marie Heiman Samuel Brock
Mckenzie Olson Makenzie Ann Kirk Emily Marilyn Burazin
Tyler James Reed Stephanie Marie Klika Collin D. Christensen
June Sadowski Paige Koerperich Crysta Marie Clark
Matthew Paul Wolfert Maighlin Marie Kolesar Katelyn Brooke Clary
Kristin Joan Mathiowetz Kelsey Paige Conway
Master of Science Christina Fay Nagle Anna Marie Cummings P
in Exercise Physiology Samantha Mae Courtney M. Disterhaft P
Marissa Lee Allen Osterberger McKayla Marie Drew
Zachary Laine Auger * Rachel Renee Poenitsch Alissa J. Elwing
Kathryn Born HC Rachelle Marie Schmude Brett William Ferstl P
Sydney Breitenbach Brian John Sesolak Elizabeth Nicole Figgins
Sadie Anne Engelken PHC Emily Ann Siefering HC
Jacob Gravenkamp L Carrie Anne Siekierski Georgina M. Genovese
Brandon Thomas Kane Cassidy Thomas Sabrina Ana Georgeff
Bradley John Koch Dana Rose Van De Hey Anna Rose Gibbons
Karla N. Littrell HC Amanda Winter Emily Kathryn Gleesing
Rodney Michael Kyle William Zawacki Laney Handel
Pintang Jr. Timothy S. Harris
Natalie Jane Romenesko Erica Nicole Hofmann
Kristofer Jonathan Mitchell A. Janca
VanSickle Abigail K. Jans
Andrew Johnson
20CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Benjamin Bradley Nihal David Studden
Johnson Gracie Swezey
Jessica Therese Klamecki Emily Rose Tanis
Courtney Anne Kohlmann Claudia Lynn Toldo
Mary Claire Ladd P Natasha Marie
Serina Dipak Lodhia VanDerLinden
Rebecca Lucarelli P Noel Varghese
Steve Lukose Ashley Marie Vogel
Morgan May Lund Dana Louise Voltolina
Keely Shaye Maloney George Wasielewski
Joerlyn J. Manalang P Amber Joy
Samuel Marusic Winquist-Bailey
Sara Rose Messner Emily Marie Zieger
Stephanie Ann Meyer
Michelle Christine
Mueller
Brenna Nicole Murphy
Carly Ann Oboikovitz
Autumn Susan Paul
Emma Lauren Peachey
Melissa Taylor Petrick
Grace Prete
Natalie L. Rank
Rahul Ravindran
Kara Elizabeth Rawson
Anica Sarah Rebollar
Bradley John Rehrauer P
Marquis L. Sanabrais
Micole Joyce L.
Santamaria
Kirsten Nicole Schreiner
Danielle Catherine Sebek
Nicole Barbara Senger P
Laura Lynn Sickley
Carolyn Marie Sikora
Brittney Alyce Skarlupka
Ashley Staszak
21ETHOS
Carroll University Ethos
At Carroll University, we are partners in creating a community that embraces respect,
integrity and stewardship. The quality of our life together is central to our mission of
excellence in teaching, learning and service.
Respect—We will honor the dignity and worth of each member of our diverse
community by building relationships of trust. We will be civil and kind as we engage
one another in our work.
Integrity—We will offer our best selves and trust that others will do the same
through honesty, fairness and strength of character.
Stewardship—We will cultivate and care for our human, natural and material
resources with gratitude, responsibility and accountability.
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COMMENCEMENT TRADITIONS
Academic Regalia
The pageantry of Carroll University’s Commencement ceremony is derived from the
traditions of European universities of the Middle Ages. Scholars at these early universities
were primarily members of religious orders, and they adapted the regalia of their
monasteries to the academic setting. The cold, stone lecture halls of medieval universities
necessitated long gowns, hoods and caps for warmth. Due to our nation’s British heritage,
academic regalia has been worn at universities and colleges in the United States since
colonial times. To ensure uniformity, an intercollegiate commission has established
regulations for academic gowns, hoods and caps that are accepted by most educational
institutions.
Today’s scholarly garments are similar to those of the Middle Ages. The cap, called
a mortarboard, is a symbol of academic freedom. According to legend, freed Roman
slaves received the privilege of wearing a cap. The cap’s tassel is usually black, although
scholars holding a doctorate degree may wear a gold one.
The flowing gown symbolizes the democracy of scholarship, since it covers clothes
that would otherwise indicate the rank and social status of an individual. Together, the
academic gown and hood signify the type of degree earned and official colors of the
educational institution granting the degree. The master’s gown is black with arc-shaped
sleeves, while the doctor’s gown is usually black with velvet panels and bars that might
indicate the wearer’s field of study.
Traditionally, the colors of the velvet trim on a doctor’s hood represented one of
the three original terminal degrees: crimson (the color of Christ’s robe) for Doctor of
Divinity, deep blue (the color of truth) for Doctor of Philosophy and green (the epaulets
on the uniform of the British surgeon general) for Doctor of Medicine. Today, the color
of the hood’s velvet trim indicates the field in which the wearer earned his or her degree:
Powder blue—Master of Art in Teaching
Drab—Master of Business Administration
Powder blue—Master of Education
Powder blue—Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Sage green—Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Ink—Master of Occupational Therapy
Green—Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Orange—Master of Software Engineering
Sage green—Doctor of Physical Therapy
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The hoods representing American universities and colleges are lined in satin with the
official academic colors of the institution that conferred the degree. Thus, the graduates
of Carroll University receive hoods displaying the university’s official colors of orange
and white.
Today, many of our graduates are wearing academic regalia in addition to the
traditional cap, gown and hood. The following items signify students’ memberships in
academic honor societies and other affiliations:
Gold cord—Delta Sigma Nu, Carroll University’s honorary scholastic society
Gold tassel—Carroll University Honors Program
Red and green cord—Beta Beta Beta, national biological honor society
Red and white cord—Lambda Pi Eta, national communication honor society
Red and light blue cord—Phi Alpha Theta, national history honor society
Gold and blue medallion on a blue ribbon—The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi,
the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society
Cloisonné medallion on a red ribbon—Pi Sigma Alpha, national political science
honor society
Blue, white and gold medallion on royal blue and gold ribbon—Psi Chi,
national psychology honor society
Red and gold cord—Sigma Delta Pi, national collegiate Hispanic honor society
Orchid and white cord—Sigma Theta Tau International, nursing honor society
Red, white and blue cord—Military service or veteran
International flag stole—Carroll University International Program
or international student
Blue and yellow cords—“Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
and Colleges” honoree
Orange and blue stole—Four-year student athlete
Royal blue and white cords—Founding mentors for the Carroll University Preparing
and Advancing Students for Opportunities in Science (PASOS) Program
Orange and white cords—Legacy student
Blue and orange cords—Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) students
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Presidential Medallion
The presidential medallion consists of a large silver Carroll University seal that is
highlighted in gray enamel. Directly above the seal is a silver leaf banner bearing the
name of the current president. Further up the chain, each side is flanked by two small,
silver Carroll College seals, also highlighted in gray enamel. The chain culminates in two
silver Presbyterian crosses on each side. The connecting links are made up of individual
silver curved banners engraved with the names of Carroll’s preceding 14 presidents and
their dates of leadership.
Mace Bearer
Formal academic processions include a mace bearer, whose metal mace is the symbol of
the university’s authority. During medieval times, the function of this person was to defend
the president of the university. As a result, custom dictates that the mace bearer always
be in sight of the president. During the Commencement ceremony, the mace is placed on
a rack in full view of the audience and easily accessible to the mace bearer. This indicates
that the university faculty is present to conduct formal and legal business. Carroll’s
mace was designed by Marceil Pultorak, professor emeritus of art, and features a set of
medallions displaying the official seal and motto of the institution. The mace was first used
during Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies in 1987.
Academic Procession
In addition to the mace bearer, the academic procession includes members of the
board of trustees, faculty and administration of Carroll University, graduates and honored
guests. The tradition of the bagpipe band comes from the Scottish Presbyterian Church. At
the beginning of their first year, new students are escorted into the university’s Opening
Convocation by a single bagpiper. Today, we honor our graduates by piping them into and
out of the ceremony with a full complement of bagpipers.
Official Presbyterian Cross
On June 8, 1985, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted
unanimously to adopt the symbol found on the back of this program as the official seal of
our denomination. This symbol can also be seen on Shattuck Music Center.
We are invited to see in it whatever we see, but among the artist’s ideas are a fish and
a dove, a cross, triangle, a chalice and flames. The half-circle suggests the circle of the
Celtic Cross, a symbol long associated with Presbyterian history. The flames remind us of
the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. One can also see a pulpit with the contours of an open book,
emphasizing the importance our Reformed tradition has placed on the role of scripture
in our faith and lives. The flames are designed so that, with the center of the cross as
one point, and the bottom of the design as a side, we can see a triangle, reaffirming our
Trinitarian faith.
Some people also see in the design the suggestion of a person. Perhaps it is Jesus...
perhaps it is you.
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International Flags
As part of today’s celebration, Carroll University is proud to fly the flags representing
the country of origin of each of the graduating international students. These flags can be
found on the flag plaza near East Avenue, below the flags of the United States of America,
State of Wisconsin and Carroll University.
China—Red with a large yellow five-pointed star and four smaller yellow five-pointed
stars (arranged in a vertical arc toward the middle of the flag) in the upper hoist-side
corner
France—Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white and red
Germany—Three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red and gold
India—Three equal horizontal bands of deep saffron (top), white and green, with the
Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue centered in the white band
Nepal—Crimson red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping
right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger,
lower triangle displays a white 12-pointed sun
Sri Lanka—Dark red rectangular panel bordered in yellow containing a yellow lion
holding a sword upright in its right forepaw, and four bo leaves, one in each corner, and
next to the hoist two vertical stripes, green and orange, also bordered in yellow together
Thailand—Five horizontal bands of red (top), white, blue (double width), white
and red
United Kingdom—Blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of
England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick
(patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint
Andrew (patron saint of Scotland)
Vietnam—Red field with a large, yellow five-pointed star in the center
27INFORMATION
Announcements
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and photos, and to share well wishes with the Class of 2020 (#CarrollU2020).
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University Alumni Facebook page.
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