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ARCHIVED 2014-15 SG&PS Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-15 SG&PS Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degrees Awarded


 

*** Summa Cum Laude (top three percent)
** Magna Cum Laude (next five percent)
* Cum Laude (next seven percent)

Class of 2013- August Graduates

August 15, 2013

Jessica Anne Albracht, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
* Aaron J. Aupperle, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Liberal Arts Studies
Lindsey M. Barta, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
* Lucas Alan Batenhorst, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Accounting
Ryan C. Bauer, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Samantha Bogers, Kearney, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Human Relations
Amy L. Brezenski, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Human Relations
Micah J. Caldwell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Ashley Cordier, Norfolk, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Graphic Design
Margo A. Cox, Albion, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Human Relations
Cassandra M. Dunbar, Hallam, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Anne E. Ellis, York, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Human Relations
Jennifer L. Hartman, Crete, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Organizational Communication
Jessica D. Hegemann, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Organizational Communication
Jason R. Heindryckx, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Tommy J. Heth, Shelton, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Liberal Arts Studies
* Vickie A. Jenkins, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Paralegal Studies
* Logan M. Kampsnider, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in  Information Systems Management
Jennifer Anne Meister, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
Brenda J. Milne, O’Neill, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Kathy Jean Morlok, Columbus, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
Lindy K. Mosel, Aurora, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
Blake Jordan Munson, Columbus, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Alexis J. Platt, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Zabrina R. Roussan, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Business
Machelle R. Sanchez, Omaha, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Graphic Design
Lacey S. Snyder, Hickman, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
* Daniel L. Stewart, Fairbury, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Professional Studies in Accounting
Navil L. Valdez, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in  Public Administration

Class of 2014 - May Graduates

May 20, 2014

Sasa Ajnadzic, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Magaly Alarcon, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Marilyn K. Alder, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Elizabeth Anne Apthorpe, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies
Maria Veronica Artiaga, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Ki-Raka Atwater, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Taylor A. Bailey, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Karina Balakhonova, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Ashley E. Barnett, Doniphan, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Joy M. Barnett, Crete, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Ashtyn A. Bax, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Jeffrey B. Beck, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication & Graphic Design
* Quinn Ryan Beecham, Palmyra, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Carla R. Belgum, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Machaela J. Beltzer, Clatonia, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Ashley Dayle Benes, Raymond, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Holly E. Benes, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
** Levi E. Bennett, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
 Travis E. Bennett, Elba, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Janet Rodriguez Blakey, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Gabriel G. Bol, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Michael James Brigham, Wahoo, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Lacey J. Bromley, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Jody S. Buhr, Adams, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Danna R. Burchess, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Jessica Marie Burianek, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Tiffany D. Burianek, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Aldo L. Campbell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
MaKayla J. Campbell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Steven P. Carlson, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Andrew G. Carvalho, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Justin Kyle Chadwick, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Daniel B. Chapp, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
** Marvin D. Chauza, Hickman, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
* Kristie M. Christianson, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Corey Michael Cooney, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Daniel R. Corral, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
* Andrea L. Cotnoir, McCook, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Donald D. Cronk, Elmwood, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Jerolyn P. Crosier, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting & Public Administration
Benjamin D. Cruickshank, Firth, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
* Heather L. Dahlke, Dorchester, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Justin N. Davison, Eagle, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Kayla C. Deichmann, Alda, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
James K. Dhol, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
* Douglas Allan Dodge, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Heidi J. Dostal, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
Tyler Dougherty, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Lacie L. Dougherty, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Michelle Renee Dramse, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Aaron R. Druery, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Meagan Dunning-Ward, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Krystal Dawn Ebang, Tecumseh, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Chad W. Ebert, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Leah Eischen, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Adam Michael Everley, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Karen L. Fangmeyer, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Michelle Fedon, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Erik L. Fegter, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Peter Fellers, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Jessica G. Ferrin, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Joni Nicole Fitzgerald, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Alicia Marie Gill, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies in Business
Jonathan B. Gonifas, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Maggie R. Gorgen, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
* Preston E. Greenwood, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Samantha Grell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Hanah Hack, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Ryan J. Haller, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Erin K. Hannon, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Michael J. Harper, Crete, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Lisa Jo Haussler, Palmyra, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Tina M. Heater, Wood River, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Miriam T. Heider, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Yvette Heiserman, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Christopher D. Herman, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
** Lora Natasha Hicks, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
** Kelsey R. Hively, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
James Hoehne, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Jeremiah S. Hoferer, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Logan L. Hoge, Scribner, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
** Heather N. Holthus, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Joni Lynn Hughes, Beatrice, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Reuben Ingram, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
* Kaitlin J. Irwin, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Rachel C. Jacobsen, Seward, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Alicia J. Jonak, Wood River, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
** Patti J. Jones, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
** Dustin R. Judd, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Jeremy J. Just, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Wendy Joy Kallhoff, Columbus, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Stephen Michael Kaminski, Ashland, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Joleen L. Kastens, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Daniel L. Keller, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Katie J. Kiner, Aurora, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Samantha Kinnett, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Matthew L. Kinney, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Heather Lynn Klinker, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Kevin R. Kmoch, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Kimberly J. Koch, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business & Human Relations
Kayla M. Kontras, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
Kari L. Kraus, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Cara J. Kroeger, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Heather L. Kumpula, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Florence Kyomala, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Christopher W. Langenberg, Hastings, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
* Matthew M. Lannin, Hickman, NE, Bachelor of Science in Human Relations
*** Koleen A. Lesiak, Central City, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Jacob A. Linch, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Karlee K. Long, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Lindsay M. Lorraine, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
** Mollie G. Lovell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Christine Luethje-Wenzl, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Jeromie E. Luginbill, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Kelly J. Luginbill, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
** Adrienne W. R. Lurvey, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Tiffany L. Mack, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Christopher J. Mackey, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Patrick V. Mai, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Information Systems Management
Matthew J. Major, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Saaehmoo Dana Marvel, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Thomas C. Maxon, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Jean-Aime S. Mbiya Bondo, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
* Cara K. McCoy, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Jason A. McNichols, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
* Jessie L. Meinke, Martell, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Katherine Elizabeth Meyer, Bennington, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
*** Sandra K. Miller, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Matthew S. Moore, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Ronda K. Moore, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies
Amanda L. Morris, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
William Trevor Morse, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
** Thomas E. Mortensen, Pleasant Dale, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
 JoHanna J. Mundt, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Kari A. Munsch, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Oanh Kim Nguyen, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business & Professional Studies in Accounting
Paul H. Nguyen, Tecumseh, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Thomas Justin Oelschlager, Crete, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Amber E. Oliver, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Kyle J. Olson, Hastings, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Alexander C. Otte, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Jessica R. Payne, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Chantel Kapualani Peckham, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Sondra R. Peterson, De Witt, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Nikki M. Pfeiffer, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
*** Anthony L. Piccoli, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Nikola K. Pickens, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Teddy M. Pika, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Benjamin Jon Powell, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Rita A. Pracht, Douglas, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Melinda J. Priel, Overton, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
 Evan J. Prior, Hastings, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
** Anne Quiring, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Sarah L. Rathbun, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Aislinn L. Reeder, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Christine L. Reeves, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Rita L. Richards, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Joshua Riser, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Alicia A. Rosno, Grand Island, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Nicholas J. Rouse, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Dustin J. Rupe, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
 Shaun Randall Ruxton, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
William J. Saalfeld, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Videl Sabio-Navarro, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies
*** Christopher D. Sanders, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Winston L. Sanniola, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Beckie J. Schappaugh, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
** Nancy P. Schuster, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
*** Elizabeth M. Seegebarth, Auburn, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
 Alex L. Shekhtman, Omaha, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Jamie Leigh Siebert, Henderson, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Stephanie E. Simons, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
Peter J. Smith, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Koren R. Soper, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
** Michelle Julia Stander, Wilber, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Dana S. Stefanidis, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Alyson C. Stephens, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Michael M. Stone, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Criminal Justice
Lisa A. Stork, Bennington, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Jacob W. Stroh, Hickman, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Brooke E. Swanigan, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
** Mary E. Thach, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Vey V. Thach, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Melissa K. Thieman, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Lona K. Thompson, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
* Sadie M. Thompson, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
 Karen L. Thuman, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Angie Torres, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Christi M. Tuxhorn-Olson, McCool Junction, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Stephanie N. Urbom, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations & Criminal Justice
Daniela Venegas, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
Kristen E. Vogt, Wilber, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Nicholas Von Busch, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
William J. Wagner, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Misha T. Walker, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
* Rebecca S. Walkowiak, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Sarah M. Walsh, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business & Organization Communication
Ashley N. Walz, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Lloyd Dean Watts, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
James Albert Wells, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Accounting
Patrick R. Werner, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
Mark D. White, Jr., Crete, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
 Alexandria E. Wilkason, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Benjamin D. Wismer, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business
*** Amy Jo Wolfskill, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
** Larry L. Wolterman, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies in Business & Public Administration
Elayne E. Woods, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Aubry R. Worrall, Lincoln, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations
Zachary L. Wright, Raymond, NE, Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
 

Honors and Awards in 2013-14

Senior Awards

Alumni Senior Awards

Jeffrey B. Beck
Lona K. Thompson

Outstanding Graduate in Allied Health

Kayla M. Kontras

Outstanding Graduate in Criminal Justice

Christopher D. Sanders

Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design

Kaitlin J. Irwin

Outstanding Graduate in Human Relations

Michelle Renee Dramse
Amy Jo Wolfskill

Outstanding Graduate in Information Systems Management

Anthony L. Piccoli

Outstanding Graduate in Liberal Arts Studies

Thomas C. Maxson
Jessie L. Meinke

Outstanding Graduate in Nursing

Wendy Joy Kallhoff
Dustin J. Rupe

Outstanding Graduate in Organizational Communication

Elizabeth M. Seegebarth

Outstanding Graduate in Paralegal Studies

Elizabeth Anne Apthorpe

Outstanding Graduate in Professional Studies in Accounting

Christopher D. Herman
Koleen A. Lesiak
Christine L. Reeves

Outstanding Graduate in Professional Studies in Business

Ashtyn A. Bax
Justin Kyle Chadwick

Outstanding Graduate in Public Administration

Levi E. Bennett

Outstanding Graduate with a Double Major

Oanh Kim Nguyen

Valedictorians

Christopher D. Herman
Oanh Kim Nguyen

Faculty Award

Outstanding Teachers of the Year

Brenda Kastens
Lee Tasey