2014 Valley UAA graduates listed

ANCHORAGE — The following Mat-Su Borough students received degrees or certificates during the May 4 commencement for University of Alaska Anchorage’s Class of 2014 at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage. Names with an * graduated Cum Laude, ** Magna Cum Laude, *** Summa Cum Laude.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MASTER OF ARTS

Anthropology —Robyn J. Miller

English —Janna L. Bare, Zebadiah R. Kraft, Noelle V. Mischenko and Melissa A. Ray

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Anthropology — Jeremy B. Gross

Art —Nikita Ditmer, Jill E. Rubin

Biological Sciences —Craig A. Evans and Emily J. Livingston**

English —Crystal D. Dietz, Erin C. O'Connell, Audrey E. Sims-Deason, Michon E. Templin

Environment and Society —Greggory K. Pralle*

History —Michael R. Boyter,* David A. Craft, Josephine M. Hishon, Tiffany D. Passmore, Dylan J. Troisi, Antonio J. Weese, Katherine J. Wheeler

International Studies —Alicia M. Clement**

Journalism and Public Communications —John P. Budnik,* Dody A. Donn, Bryce T. Hyslip,** Catherine A. Walczak

Languages —Jennifer L. Cruz

Mathematics —Stephanie E. Hammond

Music —Jesse M. Hackworth

Political Science —Johnathan Church

Psychology —Bobby B. Britton, Maria C. Crouch,** Krystal N. Doehler, Emily P. McKee,** Jacob C. Pennell

Sociology —Courtney E. McCaw, Rachel Y. Wintz**

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Anthropology —Walker S. Burgett

Chemistry —Rebecca S. Jordan

Environment and Society —Alena D. Voigt

Mathematics —Isaiah J. Ditmer, Stephen R. Martin II

Natural Sciences —Kaitlin L. Fulp, Angela R. Kesler, Tahra R. Nelson

Psychology —Courtney J. McIntosh

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

General Program —Kristina V. Bibbo,** Jessica L. Blignaut, Patrick R. Brooker, Katherine A. Brunger, Diana J. Cimei, Pierre Duboc,* Trevor I. Gaither,* Brian S. Heckaman, Harold J. Holder, Lauryn M. Inks,*** Nicholas E. Kolstad,** Lauren M. Kuhr,*** Jade M. Lipka, Jonathan Mastroyanis, Stacey L. McCully, Suzanne E. Rudolph, Viktoria R. Trotta-Miriglian, Kaleb M. Westfall, Brandon T. Williams,* Michael R. Willis

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Administration —Laurel B. Stevens

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Accounting —Aubreonne N. Basnett, Peggy A. Boswell, Susana E. Efimov, Daniel C. Harter, Emily S. Hartig, Bradley S. Lucas,** Hannah M. Newberry, Deborah J. Palmer

Economics —Nathan R. Brown

Finance —Amy M. Bohmbach,Janelle D. Foss,Michael W. Taylor

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management —Andrew J. Breja,* Nathan R. Brown, Mason D. Wick*

Management —Andrew J. Breja,*Brittany A. Brown,*Brandy A. Bunner, Kelly I. Burkhart, Carla C. Churchman,Sofia A. Fouquet,*Bradley D. Truax II

Management Information Systems —Stephanie C. Chowaniec

Marketing —Amy M. Bohmbach, Sofia A. Fouquet,* Anna M. Mielke, John C. Steadman**

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Accounting —Amanda N. Bella, Benjamin D. Durfee, Hillary L. Hatfield, Ashley R. Long

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Education —Francisco M. Campbell,Stephen R. Martin II,Heidi A. Sutcliffe

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Early Childhood Special Education —Leah E. Gold

Educational Leadership —William T. Foster, Rebecca J. Murphy, Joy E. Shier, Rourka P. Spatz

Special Education —Shannon E. Hale, Sonja S. Mackey

Teaching and Learning — Alicia Figueroa

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Language Education —Frances A. Caole,Marilee M. Nufer

Principal —Lorri J. Cook

Special Education —Beth A. Britton, Debra S. Cross, Diane L. Hawley

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES

Early Childhood —Jennifer G. Johnson, Kristine D. Seeley

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Early Childhood Education —Rachael R. Gerard, Cassandra L. Hartig

Elementary Education —Tyler A. Glaser, Leslie R. Gordon, Rachel M. King,* Danielle A. Mangum, William H. Sanchez

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Early Childhood Development —Christel B. Kristek,*Wendy S. Pruitt,*** Summer D. Reid,*Courtney Springer

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering —John Hammett Jr.

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Civil Engineering —Robert S. Champion,John E. Fuller,Marissa G. Stewart,Andrew W. Swanson*

Computer Science —Chloe I. R. Bradley

Engineering —Derek G. Hansen,* Frances J. Lynch, Halvor S. Norris, Adam C. Pigg, Andrew M. Raiha

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

MASTER’S DEGREES

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Advanced Human Service Systems —Lori J. Smith

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Justice —Kimberly K. Del Frate,** Amanda K. Payan, Donte J. Powell

Legal Studies —April M. Gehring

BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services —Lisa D. Bell,Kathryn A. Derendinger, Staci E. Manier

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Dental Hygiene —Gabrielle J. Sage**

Health Sciences —Suzanne R. Kangas

Medical Laboratory Science —Christina M. Bernier,**Madison M. Christiansen,Jean M. Thomas*

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Dental Assisting —Skylor M. Jones, Emily S. Smithson,Rachael S. Stewar

Dental Hygiene —Yelena A. Chopenko*

Fire and Emergency Services Technology —Amy E. Kearns, Jeanette L. Rogers*

Human Services —Johanna C. Montanez, Colleen M. Newcity, Amber J. Peterson, Nichole D. Springer**

Medical Assisting —Glenny M. Compton, Marisa M. Kelly, Lisa A. Vandelac**

Medical Laboratory Technology —Kristopher H. Kalmbach

Radiologic Technology —Bethany K. P. Morgan*

CERTIFICATES

Civic Engagement —Rachel Y. Wintz

Dental Assisting —Kaitlyn R. Kinchen, Kimberly D. Wittey

SCHOOL OF NURSING

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Nursing Science —Christine O. Bailes,Kirsten D. Larson

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Nursing Science —Anna R. Armendariz, Letitia A. Benson, Kara C. Broksle, Brandy J. Carpenter, Ginger R. Chapman, Thomas E. Colley, Jessica M. Cowgill,* Danielle E. Cross, Carmen A. Duff, Cassaundra D. Goerdt, Larinda M. Green,* Lauren E. Habel, Jaclyn J. Huston, Michelle R. Libis, Sonja M. Mack,** Kelly N. Moore, Rachael L. Oie, Rebecca S. Rathbun, Nancy M. Stetts, Pollyanna M. Stewart, Joy D. Stouffer, Kyle A. Sullivan,* Janelle M. VanBuskirk, Kristel G. Walsh

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Nursing —Nicole R. Bon, Valerie K. Bonn, Angela C. Bottom, Kimberley R. Carr, Quincey L. Causa, Moneak A. Cline, Alexandria A. M. Gleason, Helen R. Hale, Kaila J. Hayes, Tammy R. Heimerl, * Camille M. Johnson, Kymberly J. Miller, Louis C. Norris, Brandi M. Rolston, Maia Singhmor,* Rhonda L. Thompson, Kerston F. Welsh, Melanie K. Whiting

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Social Work —A'lise N. Bruns

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Social Work —Samantha J. Lahti,* Kendra R. Lee

COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Career and Technical Education —Michelle G. Torres

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Dietetic Internship —Grace K. Ferry

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Construction Management —Eli F. Graber,*Amanda J. Guild

Dietetics —Grace K. Ferry,*Grace E. Schumacher

Physical Education —Matthew J. J. Beckage, Adam P. Friese,** Daniel S. Gregory, Nathan A. Kowalczk, Ashley K. L. Schroeder*

Technology —Brendan A. Flaherty

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Air Traffic Control —Marina R. Meyers

Apprenticeship Technologies —Kyle J. Otto

Architectural and Engineering Technology —Michelle R. Biehl, Brendan A. Flaherty

Automotive Technology —Derek L. Bush, Matthew A. Kinley

Aviation Maintenance Technology —Evan C. Bearce, Abraham G. Boney, Jonathan N. Buckingham,*** John U. Schultheis

Culinary Arts —Patricia A. Kohart-Massey***

Heavy Duty Transportation and Equipment —Eric N. Hale

Welding and Nondestructive Testing Technology —Kenneth D. Swan

CERTIFICATES

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Airframe —Evan C. Bearce, John U. Schultheis

Aviation Maintenance Technology, Powerplant —Evan C. Bearce, John U. Schultheis

Heavy Duty Transportation and Equipment —Joshua S. Miranda