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CLASS OF 2020
PROUD HISTORY, PROMISING FUTURE. Eastern Illinois University, located in Charleston, is a public, residential university that places priority on teaching excellence. Approximately 7,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Non-traditional and part-time students are enrolled in programs at both on- and off-campus sites. University faculty are involved in a wide range of research and public service activities. During its 125-year history, Eastern has enriched the lives of generations of students and established a lasting reputation for excellence.
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2020.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT DR. DAVID GLASSMAN Dear Graduates, Martin Luther King, Jr. has given the world several inspiring words to live by. As we come to the end of what has undoubtedly been the most unique academic year I’ve ever experienced, I’m reminded of one of Dr. King’s quotes, in particular: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” As members of EIU’s Class of 2020, you have confidently demonstrated your ability to continue moving forward through adversity. Each of you will forever be remembered for your strength, courage, and determination in the face of rapid change and broad uncertainty. It fills me with deep sorrow that we will not be gathering physically to celebrate your amazing accomplishments this spring. Despite that, I am delighted to take even this smallest of opportunities to express my profound congratulations to our Spring graduates. Completing your academic programs and receiving your diplomas is the culmination of years of incredible work. No one can ever subtract that experience from you. Enjoy your accomplishments, and know that the day will soon come where we can celebrate together. Until then, I am absolutely inspired to see how our students have joined our faculty, staff, alumni and friends in continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with unmitigated compassion and flexibility. EIU’s vision statement praises the importance of creating personal connections that support our students’ academic success. That single vision —unconditional, and autonomous of circumstance—remains the foundation on which we continue to build our reputation. As graduating students, your contributions to that vision reaffirm the value we place in those relationships, and in each other as lifelong members of our EIU Family. Congratulations to our Class of 2020!
David Glassman President
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MS. BARBARA BAURER
To our Spring 2020 graduates, On behalf of EIU’s entire Board of Trustees, let me applaud each and every one of you for your awesome accomplishments at EIU both before and during these unprecedented times. When history writes the story of Eastern’s Class of 2020, it will undoubtedly emphasize your resolve and determination in fusing unwavering Panther spirit with the responsible restraint required in the midst of a global pandemic. We understand and recognize that your time at EIU is ending in an unplanned and possibly sad way; however this in no way should diminish the pride you and your families feel in the completion of this major milestone on your pathway to future success. The strength and resilience you’ve demonstrated in fulfilling your degree requirements will never be forgotten—by us or by those closest to you. Even these most extraordinary circumstances can never diminish your academic accomplishments. Rather, your personal perseverance will become an everlasting reminder of your ability to adapt, to overcome, and to achieve success regardless of what curveballs may be thrown your way. Please know just how proud of you we all are. Each of you is leaving behind a legacy of success that future generations will both admire and follow. Through it all, you have represented our EIU Family in the most positive and praiseworthy way possible. And like those who came before you, your success stories will only add to EIU’s enduring tradition of excellence. Congratulations to you all, from the entire EIU Family. Sincerely,
Barbara Baurer Chair, EIU Board of Trustees
COMMENCEMENT PARTY
ADMINISTRATION Dr. David M. Glassman, President Dr. Jay Gatrell, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Lynette Drake, Vice President for Student Affairs Mr. Paul A. McCann, Vice President for Business Affairs Dr. Ken Wetstein, Vice President for University Advancement BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ms. Barbara Baurer Ms. Kathleen Conlin Mr. Joseph R. Dively Dr. Audrey Edwards Mr. C. Christopher Hicks Ms. Joyce Madigan Dr. Phillip “P.J.” Thompson Mr. Martin Ruhaak DEANS Dr. Douglas J. Bower, College of Education Dr. Austin C. Cheney, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Dr. Richard England, Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College Dr. Özlem H. Ersin, College of Health and Human Services Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Graduate School Dr. Anita K. Shelton, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Mr. Zachary Newell, Library Services
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Dr. Rebecca Tadlock-Marlo (Counseling and Higher Education) has been awarded the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award. She is praised by her colleagues as being the embodiment of the engaged faculty member through her engaging and innovative teaching, her extensive research, and commitment to serving EIU. Her contribution to advancing the field of counseling, as well as sharing her teaching methods with her peers from EIU to across the nation, has allowed her to not only excel herself, but to help others as well. In addition to her effective teaching practices, as demonstrated by her high student evaluation, she dedicates her time to mentoring students and faculty, in order to push them to achieve their best. She has served EIU on recruitment, curriculum and orientation committees, along with being a leader in the community by assisting SACIS, the Journey Counseling Center, and several areas schools as a consultant. Her devotion and selflessness has provided exceptional value to her department, the university, and her community.
HONORS PROGRAMS
Eastern’s Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College programs are separated into University and Departmental divisions. Both programs offer academically superior students an opportunity to develop their achievement potential through honors courses with other honors students. Outstanding participants in the honors programs may receive scholarships or tuition waivers in recognition of their scholastic abilities. To be eligible for either program, a student must meet at least two of the following criteria: have an ACT composite of 26 or above (SAT of 1260 or above); finish in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduating class; have a 3.5 grade-point average for at least 12 hours of coursework taken at Eastern; or have the permission of the dean of the Pine Honors College. University Honors programs’ graduates have completed a minimum of 25 hours of coursework in the University Honors program courses with at least a 3.5 grade-point average. EIU General Honors graduates have completed a minimum of 15 hours of honors coursework with at least a 3.5 GPA. Departmental Honors programs’ graduates have completed a minimum of 12 hours of coursework in the Departmental Honors Program and completed a senior thesis with at least a 3.5 grade-point average.
HAMAND SOCIETY OF GRADUATE SCHOLARS
Named in honor of Dr. Lavern Hamand, the first dean of the Graduate School at Eastern Illinois University (1967-74), the Hamand Society of Graduate Scholars is a designation of distinction in graduate education based on achievements in both scholarship and service. Recipients are nominated by the graduate faculty. Candidates inducted into the society must document the impact of their scholarship and service to the discipline of study and to the community. The Hamand Society of Graduate Scholars reflects the highest ideals of the engaged graduate scholar.
GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION
Students graduating with distinction are designated by medallions with corresponding ribbons of gold, white, or blue. Undergraduates must have completed 56 hours at EIU to be recognized with distinction. Summa Cum Laude – gold “With Highest Honor” – GPA: 3.90-4.00 Magna Cum Laude – white “With High Honor” – GPA: 3.80-3.89 Cum Laude – blue “With Honor” – GPA: 3.65-3.79
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN To Spring 2020 College of Education Graduates, On behalf of myself and the College of Education, I would like to congratulate you on your graduation from Eastern Illinois University and wish you the very best as you move forward on your life’s journey. We are extremely proud of all that you have done—your academic success, your dedication to EIU, and your commitment to improving the world around you. We are grateful for the legacy that you have created for future EIU students. Graduation is an important milestone, however please do not view it as an ending, instead view graduation as a new beginning. Regardless of whether you are continuing in your current career, starting a new one, or continuing your studies, we know that you leave us with the knowledge and skills needed to face society’s challenges and make the world a better place. In all you do, continue to live the ideal of service to others, respecting the dignity of all individuals. Also, remember that to be most productive you must live a balanced life, understanding the importance of your own health and the value of family and friends. Through this balance of work, service, self, and family, your life’s journey will be enjoyable and rewarding. We sincerely hope your time at EIU has been enjoyable and fulfilling. Remember we are always here for you and we can’t wait to hear of all the new things you accomplish after graduation. Please stay in touch. Congratulations again.
Doug Bower Dean, College of Education
CHARGE TO THE CLASS Ms. Morgan Luttrell, a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education with a focus on Business Education from Xenia, Ill., was selected to deliver the charge to the class for the College of Education. To earn the opportunity to deliver the charge, eligible students must meet certain academic requirements and submit a written essay, with the selection made by a faculty committee following a written and oral evaluation. They must also identify a faculty mentor to assist them with developing their project and Dr. Julie Chadd, a professor in Teaching, Learning and Foundations, served as Ms. Luttrell’s essay mentor. MS. MORGAN LUTTRELL Eight years old, in my bedroom, teaching my pretend students with my very real overhead projector; that is when every little girl’s dreams come true, right? Okay, let’s back up. That may not be where my dreams came true but that certainly is where it all began. In the classrooms of teachers who inspired me—the ones who let me take home extra papers and their fancy teacher books. And every day that I took my pretend kids out to recess, flipped the whistle around my wrist and tried to maintain the ten most difficult students ever—I was growing with the knowledge, encouragement, and influence of those who took their passion for education and invested it into my life. Fast forward fourteen years and here we are graduating. How did I get here? Did I teleport from my bedroom? No, it wasn’t that easy, but I will tell you that it was a journey I will never forget. I remember my first day at EIU, three weeks to the day after I had just failed out of nursing school. My thoughts consisted of “How did I get here and where in the world am I going? How will I ever teach students as a nursing school failure? But, to my surprise, there was something good about a room full of unfamiliar faces with unique stories and different reasons for a new beginning. Two years later and I can tell you that EIU provided me with an opportunity for a beginning with new friends, encouraging professors and administrators, and numerous instances for me to share my diversity and experiences. Through the education program, I have not only learned how to write objectives, prepare lesson plans, and master classroom management skills, but I have a whole new respect for what it means to integrate creativity and innovation into teaching. My experiences at EIU have led me to one, really big, realization when it comes to teachers —we are all superheroes. We encourage children to reach for their dreams, we are their biggest cheerleader on the hardest days, and we help pave the way for their futures (in and out of the classroom). I’ve never met Clark Kent or Diana Prince, aka Superman and Wonder Woman, but I suspect even they would struggle at the responsibility, passion, and incredible patience it takes to shape the lives of children each day. As we go forward, I encourage you, EIU, to always remember who sparked your dream, who ignited your fire, who was your personal superhero, and the many lives that you will impact while embarking on the days to come. Congratulations, Class of 2020.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Shakeitra Alexandria Simmons
Nicole Maria Simmons
Louis J. Soltysiak
Taylor Lauren Smith
Alexis Kaine Straub
Chloe St. Pierre
Alexandra Thompson
Madeleine C. Stone
Candace Ashley Thompson
Morgan K. Stremming
Educational Leadership
Kiona Mary Webber
Whitley Tate
Educational Leadership
Danielle Anita Beamon
Keshonna A. Thomas
Educational Leadership
Ashton J. Beaver
William Weckhorst
Educational Leadership
Olivia Rose Bennett
Hannah Suzanne Wolfe
Educational Leadership
Whitney Bennett
Educational Leadership
Stephanie Blessman
Educational Leadership
Katelyn Nicole Bright
Educational Leadership
Amanda Brinkerhoff
Educational Leadership
Rachel Cooper Brown
Dr. Douglas J. Bower, Dean Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Dean GRADUATE DEGREES SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION Ben Borries Brett A. Diel
Ryan Andrew Fritch Brandi L. Kelly
Benjamin O’Brien
Laura Kay Sullivan
Eric Allen Swingler Katelyn N. White
John Parker Windhorst MASTER OF SCIENCE Emmanuel Ayiku
College Student Affairs College Student Affairs College Student Affairs College Student Affairs College Student Affairs College Student Affairs Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling
Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Jenny Allison Curriculum and Instruction
Kathleen M. Dailey
Counseling
Kelly M. Eldred
Counseling
Amy Nicole Gaines
Counseling
Shelby Gresham
Counseling
Krista Houk
Counseling
Emily Lynn Hudson
Counseling Hamand Scholar
Caitlin Penzi
Alissa S. Burner
Josey Marisa Fioretto
College Student Affairs
Brandee Leigh Hahn
College Student Affairs
Tessa Rose Hanlon
Jacqueline Raquel Garcia
Counseling
Counseling
College Student Affairs
Philip J. Fennell
Counseling
David Andrew Buckley
Paige Victoria Darnell
Jalen Tyler Faith
Counseling
Counseling
College Student Affairs
Denver J. Daniels
Counseling
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction
College Student Affairs
Alexander Harn
Jeremy Resillez
College Student Affairs
Sawyer Dillon Howe
Ashley Elizabeth Retz
College Student Affairs
Tiarra Rae Irish
Laura Walther
College Student Affairs
Christa Kabbes
Lucas R. Watkins
College Student Affairs
Stefanie Ann Keifer
Morgan M. Wilhoit
College Student Affairs
Emily Marie Kerner
Jenna Nicole Young
College Student Affairs
Domminique A. Kinnie
Brooke D. Almdale
Priscilla Maxwell
Tara Beth Apple
College Student Affairs
Kathleen Elizabeth Peters
Chelsey Eva Louise Duncan
College Student Affairs
Brittany Lynn Phelps
Katherine Ely
College Student Affairs
Daniel W. Pien
Jason Allen Enyart
College Student Affairs
Katlin Mae Rauch
Joshua Michael Harp
College Student Affairs
Jessica E. Runde
Nicholas Lindsey
Caitlyn Elizabeth Gastfield Chanell Lindsey Hall Sierra E. Headrick
Darek Deane Hollis Zachary King
Alexander Taylor Martens Douglas Bryan Michaels College Student Affairs Hamand Scholar
Blake C. Miller Kurtis J. Ness
Sophia Alexandra Sarver Naomi Saxon
Elizabeth Jane Siecinski
Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling Counseling
Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership
Heather L. Martin
Meghan Heaphy
Sara Ann Wilson
Andrew J. Novak
Annette Marie Huss
Emily Kathryn Ziner
Chester James Reeder
Kristina N. Inman
Tracey Ann Starr
James Jackson
Kristi E. Tammen
Monique Denise James
Ashley Wishard
Ali Montana Janes
Mallory Dolores Kowaleski
Troy A. Jude
Kaitlyn Marie Lacy
Joanna Justice
Stefani Jo Lara
Anne Kaluza
Wenli Yao
James A. Kollins
Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Ron A. Albertsen
General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies
Morgan Grace Luttrell
General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies
Daniel Lara
General Studies
Aaron Mathew Lewis General Studies
Diane J. McNattin
General Studies
Elizabeth Melendez
General Studies
Billie J. Miller
General Studies
Kathleen A. Miller
General Studies
Ryan A. Mueller
Lindsey S. Belahi Samuel Gray Beuligmann Benjamin Steven Bradbury General Studies
Nicole M. Cheney
General Studies
Cassie Sue McCleery
Career and Technical Education Summa Cum Laude
Mariah Sue Wagner
Career and Technical Education Cum Laude
Jasmine Irene Woodley
Career and Technical Education Cum Laude University Honors
Tiah Zastrow
Career and Technical Education
General Studies
Jessica Gomez
General Studies
Elizabeth Jane Lawson
General Studies Cum Laude
Melissa Anne Munster General Studies
General Studies
Carter William Riecks
General Studies
Career and Technical Education Magna Cum Laude
General Studies
Cassandra Marie Pearson
Parker Danuser
Career and Technical Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Emily Carter-Alvis
General Studies
General Studies
Stacey L. Coffman
Career and Technical Education Summa Cum Laude
General Studies
General Studies
Heather Nicole Bautista
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jennings Lee Barnfield Molly M. Ham
General Studies
Nyuana Dionne Barfield
General Studies
General Studies
Katrina Lynn Little
Annamaria T. Barber
General Studies
General Studies General Studies
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
Dalani Little
Early Childhood Education Summa Cum Laude
Madelyn Porter
Early Childhood Education
Kassandra Annaloutisha Strowmatt Early Childhood Education Cum Laude
Elaine N. Robbins
Abby Ann Benson
Sandra Marie Dryden
Elvia I. Rodriguez
Kendall Riley Bialeschki
Joseph Scott Eisenhauer
Nadya Santiago Orench
Joyce M. Finley
Samantha L. Fanning
Martina Babetta Smith
Alyssa Marie Irwin
Danielle Louise Fox
Benjamin Stephens
Darielle C. Gardner
Sherron Thomas
Kevin Chase Gardner
Ishan Trivedi
George A. Giese
Jessica Mae Turnbaugh
James Ryan Hamilton
Melissa C. Watson
Michelle M. Hasley
Kyle J. Wilcoxon
Christine Marie Hawks
Jasmine Nicole Wilson
Paul Andrew Deckard General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies General Studies
General Studies Cum Laude General Studies General Studies General Studies
Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Cum Laude
General Studies
Megan A. Jefferson
General Studies
Melanie Marie Jones
General Studies
Austin Andrew King
General Studies
Stephanie Ann Koska
General Studies
Madison Nicole Ley
General Studies General Studies
Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude
Jessica P. Lovejoy
Elementary Education Cum Laude
Macey McKee
Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude
Lauren Megan Mersman Elementary Education
Christine Louise Miller Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude University Honors
Megan Ann Mixell
Elementary Education University Honors
Maria Bernice Parker Elementary Education
Holly Pitts
Elementary Education Cum Laude
Alexis Lee Reddy
Elementary Education
Jordan Thoele
Jessica Danielle Butts
Sally Lynn Tyrell
Julia Petrilli Dubnick
Shannon Simone Watkins
Alexa Marie Gallione
Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education
Chelsea Witmer
Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude
Blake Arthur Esker
Middle Level Education Cum Laude
Elementary Education Elementary Education
Catherine Slaven
Elementary Education Cum Laude
Alexis Snyder
Elementary Education
Special Education
Taylor Renee Matthews Special Education
Jessica Nicole Miller
Middle Level Education Magna Cum Laude
Lauren Elizabeth Mellott Middle Level Education Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Allison Jean Alexander
Esther Simon Guadalupe
Patrick Colin Gillespie
Caleb Hiler Ludwig
Middle Level Education Cum Laude
Stacey K. Sackett
Tammy Marcella Sasco
Special Education Magna Cum Laude Distinguished Senior
Amy May McCartney
Briget Nicole Toney
Elementary Education
Special Education
Anna Michelle Herbert
Laura Renee Renken Elementary Education
Special Education
Middle Level Education Special Education Magna Cum Laude
Halee Eileen Barker Special Education Summa Cum Laude Distinguished Senior
Brooke Bayles
Special Education Magna Cum Laude Distinguished Senior
Special Education Magna Cum Laude Special Education
Brittany Phillips Special Education Cum Laude
Haley Lauren Pierce Special Education Magna Cum Laude Distinguished Senior
Ann Marie Sims Special Education
Holly Noel Sosamon Special Education
Alexandria Paige Ward Special Education
Cameron Christopher Wettig Special Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Dear graduates, In honor of your impending graduation, I reach out to you with a message of celebration. Earning a college degree is a significant milestone by any stretch of the imagination. Congratulations! As with any significant rite of passage, graduation brings on emotions that are as unique to you individually as each and every one of you is as a person. You will experience your graduation through the lens of your histories to this point. Perhaps the overwhelming emotions for you are joy, relief, and pride. Or, perhaps, you are feeling anxiety, hope, or even a sense of loss. Crossing that proverbial stage will mean to you what makes sense to you, and only wholly to you, within the context of your own backstory, and future outlook. As much as we would like to believe we helped shape your future in some measure, it was you who had the gumption to push through, to study, and to learn, to question us when you suspected or knew other ways to also be true. It was you who trusted in your capacity to go beyond. It was you who figured out how to balance the demands of classes, teams, groups, work, family, and personal wellbeing against the cruel limitations of time, energy, money, and unhelpful beliefs of yours and others. Congratulations again on these personal counts. Lest I appear to be praising the gospel of personal resilience, let me be clear; as social creatures who live, love, and die in commune with others, the impact of our individual actions on our fate pales in comparison to the crushing strength of structures that have been in place over millennia. It is these social structures—schools, hospitals, prisons, state and local governments—that can either prop people up or drag them down, and do so either through neglect, accident, or by explicit design. As you make your career in health and human services, continue your mindful watch against destructive practices that are, at their core, antithetical to human creativity, agency, imagination, and compassion. Be the eyes and ears of EIU, your alma mater, to help us stay relevant, viable, and productive. If and when we falter, come to our aid. Allow us to be a part of your future as we have now been a part of your past. May your anticipated futures be as bright as the hopes placed on your shoulders. Yours in celebration,
Dr. Özlem H. Ersin Dean, College of Health and Human Services
CHARGE TO THE CLASS Ms. Lindsey Carlson, a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics from Charlotte, Mich., was selected to deliver the charge to the class for the College of Health and Human Services. To earn the opportunity to deliver the charge, eligible students must meet certain academic requirements and submit a written essay, with the selection made by a faculty committee following a written and oral evaluation. They must also identify a faculty mentor to assist them with developing their project and Dr. Melanie Burns, a professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, served as Ms. Carlson’s essay mentor. MS. LINDSEY CARLSON During one of the excursions in my Study Abroad trip, my Costa Rican guide saw me eyeing a sketchy, dismantled trail. He proceeded to explain that particular hike consists of more than 1,000 uphill steps and usually takes people at least an hour to finish round trip. Regardless of his suggestive deterrent, I headed into the jungle with only 25 minutes of daylight. My EIU Study Abroad challenged me to be independent, deviate from my comfort zone, and grow in both confidence and communication—all influential traits pertinent to future success. As a collegiate student athlete on EIU soil, my perspective of limitations was challenged as I strived to accomplish what others may consider impossible. I am not alone when it comes to experiencing challenges. You all are the reason this university is notorious for pushing students out of their comfort zone in order to redefine limits. The experiences we gained and the challenges we faced within our specific departments are constantly illustrating why we can achieve the seemingly impossible in our future careers. Our Military Science department finds a way to balance the demands of academics, ROTC training, and leadership exercises. Our Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation department memorizes 206 bones, 640 muscles, and 360 joints—which to me, seems quite impossible. As for our Communication Disorder & Sciences department, three Eastern graduates in recent years have earned perfect scores of 200 on the national exam; an outstanding accomplishment obtained by only 48 out of 10,670 test takers! In the past century, public health promoters and researchers have established a myriad of successful vaccines for diseases and EIU students in the Public Health Department are prepared for the challenge to achieve health equity. Our nursing students’ commitment and hard work contribute to EIU’s newly established four-year nursing degree program! The graduates of our Human Services & Community Leadership department do not set limitations: they serve populations across the entire lifespan and do so with selflessness. For my fellow Nutrition and Dietetics classmates, we’ve not only mastered
the fundamentals of the gluconeogenesis metabolic pathway, but also learned how to measure cookies. After conquering all of that chemistry and food science coursework, the only thing we deem impossible is the Impossible Burger. Achieving breakthroughs in our career stems from our challenges at EIU because we’ve acquired the mentality to endure infinite possibilities. Each step we’ve taken represents the knowledge we’ve gained, the memories we’ve created, the tears we’ve shed, and the obstacles we’ve overcome. Graduating is a reward, but it is our journey throughout EIU that is rewarding. Congratulations Class of 2020, for redefining the impossible and taking a brave step—or a couple hundred steps—toward what waits for us at the top: a future of undeniable success!
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Melanie Whitesel
Megan E. Richardson
Ashton Wilson
Katelyn Michelle Sass
Ronnica Queniece Anderson
Carlos Sendin Castelao
Heidi Ingrid Boyd
Joe Nathan Smith III
Christina S. Clark
Madeline Wilson
Kandice D. Kasey
Kirsten Elizabeth Bainter
Leigh Christine Kmetz
Kaylee Elizabeth Brown
Alyssa Marassa
Edith Joy Classen
Bianca Antonetta De Monte
Damonique Latrell Miller
Taureen Griffin Cofer
Megan Nicole Eberle
Sarah Anne Neill-Nelson
Rachel Anne Cooper
Nicole Lexine Gaudiano
Denisha Rasikat Tinuke Olasupo
Elizabeth Renee Cordes
Emily Halliday
Jill Ann Pagels
Emily Claire Pope
Leslie Catherine Hearn
Courtney Lynne Pesha
Danae E. Reeves
Chandler Allyn Hill
Jill Elizabeth Clark
Christina Anastasia Schmitz
Emily Homrighausen
Astoria R. Griggs-Burns
Erin Marie Smitley
Kaitlyn Danielle Jones
Cierra Michelle Howard
Lane Elizabeth Wilson
Dr. Özlem H. Ersin, Dean Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Dean GRADUATE DEGREES MASTER OF ARTS Laurie F. Miller Aging Studies
MASTER OF SCIENCE Maeve Elizabeth Burke
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences
Paige Alyssa Lindauer
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Heather Marie Lindenberg
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Taryn Linke
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Communication Disorders and Sciences Exercise Physiology
Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Health Promotion Leadership Health Promotion Leadership Human Services Program Administration
Kimberly Marach
Human Services Program Administration
Drakyla Dominique Worthy Human Services Program Administration
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition and Dietetics
Kim Anne Wong
Nutrition and Dietetics
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Drew Stephen LoFurno
Katie Renee’ Liston
Karina Lizeth Avila
Sydney M. Oakley
Jordyn McKennzie Blood
Mia Inez Orozco
Elisa Magdalena Perez
Kristen Mariah Dowell
Francesca Anne Salazar
Carolyn Nicole Plath
Ryan Eiche
Arion Ambria Simmons
Paul Vasil Samatas
Hannah Gilbert
Kara Michele Stahl
Jennifer Marie Gorey
Zoe Elizabeth Staves
Clare Isenhart
Amanda Stelten
Brandan Lane
Alexandra Braden Teal
Haley Lockhart
Renée Tillman
Alan Michael Murphy
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences
Caroline Aidan Toner
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Athletic Training
Athletic Training University Honors
Alison Marie Blair
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Morgan Elizabeth Bogdanic
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Niara Briggs
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Muriel Kathleen Brumley
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Magna Cum Laude
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Lisa Ann Burns
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Samantha Bushnell
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Claire E. Conrady
Nichole Ogilvie
Sebastian Pearson
Rebecca Marie Weil
Bharath Reddiyar
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Athletic Training
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Amanda Underwood
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Athletic Training Cum Laude
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Summa Cum Laude Distinguished Senior
Natalie Ann Fadden
Communication Disorders and Sciences Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Savanah Gayaldo
Communication Disorders and Sciences Summa Cum Laude Departmental Honors EIU General Honors
Ny’eisha Nichelle Gardner
Jenna Elise Tobin
Kendall Shea Gibson
Gena Alexandra Browning
Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences
Marco Nolan Giorango
Health Studies
Human Services Program Administration
Family and Consumer Sciences
Austin Daniel Baker
Family and Consumer Sciences
Angela Rose Corcoran
Veronica Lynn Holt
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Magna Cum Laude
Maritza Ann Guerrero
Rakiya Sonah Hunt
Kathryn Henk
Justin P. Jones
Nolan Douglas Dean
Darnell D. Kennedy
Joshua Richard Doyle
Monica Ernestine Maybell
Stephanie Esparza
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences
Breeanna Sarah Henson
Communication Disorders and Sciences Summa Cum Laude
James Hortenstine
Communication Disorders and Sciences Magna Cum Laude
Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences
Lilea Teresa Nelson
Family and Consumer Sciences
Isaiah Lee Fatheree
Family and Consumer Sciences
Izaih Gulley
Family and Consumer Sciences
Brett Andrew Harmeier
Family and Consumer Sciences
Brian James Hatten
Health Administration
Matt J. Holecek
Health Administration
Brooke Lynn Hudson
Cheyanne Jade Moan
Jeffrey T. Spencer
Katelyn Frances Mushinsky
Krystian L. Stover
Jordan Marie Norton
Labrie Tajia Young
Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Magna Cum Laude
Paige Nicole Philpott
Communication Disorders and Sciences Summa Cum Laude
Amber Loretta Salutric
Communication Disorders and Sciences Magna Cum Laude University Honors Distinguished Senior
Victoria A. Casco
Andrea Larae Davis Taylor Michelle Green
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Administration Health Administration Summa Cum Laude University Honors Departmental Honors Distinguished Senior
Family and Consumer Sciences
Lindsay Naomi Moorer
Family and Consumer Sciences Magna Cum Laude University Honors
JohnPaolo Sespene
Lindsey Renée Carlson
Juan Manuel Castillo
Family and Consumer Sciences
Karen Elizabeth Cook
Family and Consumer Sciences
Aaron Cunningham
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Magna Cum Laude EIU General Honors
Devan Terraleigh Nave
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Magna Cum Laude
Health Promotion
James Edward Lloyd Sutfin
Health Promotion Departmental Honors
Mitzi Juanete Terry
John Edward McIlvaine
Madison Easton
Treonia L. Gardner
Yanet D. Flores
Whitney Hill
Family and Consumer Sciences
Rachel Manderscheid
Health Administration
Carol Mbouombouo
Nicholas Vinson Bobbitt
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Cum Laude
Kaylin Sommer
Brianna Myshel Wilson-Hooper
Nia D. Douglas
Desmond D’shawn Gardner
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Preston Skinner
Michael Sangpeal
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies University Honors
Health Administration
Eliza N. Daugherty
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Frimpong Sintim-Aboagye
Niarra Samone Mitchell
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Health Administration
Alicia M. Daniels
Family and Consumer Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Haylie Kyska
Sienna S. Mark
Heather Rose Baker
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Health Administration
Jessica Morgan Orwick Connor Alewelt
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Kameron A. Jackson
Ranosha C. Hall
Brianna Faye Hogan
Exercise Science Summa Cum Laude
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Health Administration
Zachery Austin Cox Exercise Science
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Summa Cum Laude
Precious Branae Evans
Miracle Naomi Spearmon
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Jessica M. Mathias
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Health Promotion
Dane Toppel
Health Promotion
Levi Dewayne Watson
Health Studies
Matthew Michael Welch
Health Studies
Joseph Thomas Witek
Health Studies University Honors
Kayla J. Ruiz Health Studies
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Kyle Woodson
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Yongmo Yang
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Cum Laude
Annie Alonzo Nursing
Nicholle Bergunder
Sarah Marie DeWolf
Recreation Administration Cum Laude
Nursing
Taylor Dawn Powers
Nursing
Madelyne Marie Rodosky
Nursing
Ryan James Burke
LaToya Denise Coleman Amanda J. Deedrick Rhonda M. Nudo Nursing
Dexter Kimbrough
Recreation Administration
John Edward McIlvaine
Sport Management Cum Laude
Emma Talleur Carstens
Benjamin Aaron Scheier
Mia Davis
Amanda Renee Catlin
Tyson Allen Murray
Nursing
Recreation Administration
Applied Engineering and Technology Magna Cum Laude
Recreation Administration
Katlynn Powers-Pygott Nursing
2LT US ARMY Colt M. Bible
Sport Management
Sport Management Sport Management
Biological Sciences
Health Promotion Departmental Honors
William Royal Outzen Political Science
Milton Bernard Perkins Technology
LUMPKIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Greetings Lumpkin College Graduates, Congratulations on achieving a significant milestone that will continue to positively affect you for a lifetime! The restrictions brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic have created many changes in everyone’s life, including the cancellation of our commencement ceremony. But make no mistake, your graduation from Lumpkin College is a fantastic accomplishment, and sets you up to make a great impact on the world! You’re entering a job market where employment opportunities and our nation’s economy have been adversely affected by the current situation. But who better to advance the State of Illinois and our country than those with a business and technology background? Business acumen, technology, and strong leadership are needed now, more than at any point in my lifetime. They are being used extensively to continue offering classes, stay connected through virtual meetings, and keep our supply chain network, business and industry functions, governmental infrastructure, and communication systems working properly. You have been preparing, through your academic pursuits as well as personal and professional development, to engage these newfound challenges and opportunities with a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. I have no doubt that your time at Eastern has offered you ample scenarios that have tested you in ways you didn’t imagine before pursuing your degree, and overcoming those trials has increased your confidence. Continue to confront obstacles, and creatively find ways through, around, under, or over them. Focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement. And use your extensive EIU network—a powerful tool to support your future success. This includes university faculty, staff and support offices, such as the Alumni Office and Career Services, as well as your family of fellow alumni. More importantly, I wish you and your loved ones’ health and happiness. And please stay engaged with your Alma Mater. Few things are more rewarding for university faculty and staff than hearing success stories from, or reconnecting with, YOU, our graduates. E-I, E-I, EIU! Warmest Regards,
Dr. Austin C. Cheney Dean, Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
CHARGE TO THE CLASS Ms. Sienna Mark was selected to deliver the charge to the class for the Lumpkin College of Business and Technology. Dr. William Minnis, a professor in the School of Business, served as Ms. Mark’s essay mentor. Sienna Mark is a senior from Salmon, Idaho. She majored in both management and health administration and is a member of the Apportionment Board, the Honors Council, the Textbook Rental Advisory Committee, the Holiday Hustle, where she served as Executive Director, and the University Board, where she served a Special Events and Homecoming Coordinator. A promising business scholar, she has been a member of the Dean’s List every semester and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, where she received the Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship. Mark is a university honors student and is also a departmental honors student. She has previously received several awards and scholarships including the Pine Honors College Presidential Scholarship, an Undergraduate Research Scholarship, the Louis V. Hencken Housing Service Scholarship, a Creative Activities Award, and the Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award from the Department of Public Health. Sienna has also received a Talented Student Award and a Grant-in-Aid Award from the Student Life Office, and a Grant-in-Aid Award and Charles Austin Study Abroad Scholarship from the Honors College. This year Sienna was chosen as the recipient of the Management Excellence Award given to the top senior management major, and the Dean Griffin Award—given to the top student in the School of Business. She was an Inspiring Australia Science Communication Intern in Sydney, Australia, and an Administrative Intern at the Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, Idaho. After graduation in May 2020, she will attend the University of Michigan to complete a Masters of Public Health in Health Management and Policy. MS. SIENNA MARK Graduation is a celebration not only for the graduates, but for every family member, faculty, and friend who supported and sacrificed for each student to be celebrating this momentous occasion, and on behalf of the graduating class of 2020, I’d like to begin by saying thank you. I think it is safe to assume that most people have eaten a sugar cookie at some point in their life. There is something comforting about the familiar simple taste of their perfectly molded, identical, cookie-cutter shapes. But when you strip away the icing and sprinkles all you are left to eat is a generic, kinda dry, and often disappointing cookie. In a way these sugar cookies have become a metaphor for our lives. As children we were all asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and as children, we would often respond with ambitious, somewhat fantastical answers such as pirate or ballerina. We are encouraged to dream, but at the same time, we are forced into the cookie-cutter mold of what the world expects us to be. As a result, with time and perhaps a better sense of reality, our responses to this same question change—becoming more realistic and less abstract.
I imagine if you were to answer this question today, you would probably respond by saying how you got your dream job at a top company or explaining that what you’re doing next year isn’t your dream job, but hey…it pays the bills. Or you may even say that you have no idea what you are doing next year, and despite what your parents might say, that’s perfectly alright, too. But did you notice that none of these responses answered the question that was being asked? Because “what do you want to be?” is not the same question as “what do you want to do?” Doing means action. Being takes it a little deeper to imply presence and intention in our actions. While this difference may seem small, who we choose to be is far more important than what we choose to do. We get to choose to be kind, honest, polite, generous, thoughtful, and loving. There is something special in having the ability to just be. In whichever careers we choose to pursue, we’ll face deadlines, pressure, exhaustion…sound familiar? And in that stressful environment sometimes it feels like the only way to get through is to do, do, do. For most of our lives, it felt like all we were taught was how to do. To do work, planning our time around to-do lists, always feeling pressure to do more. We often fell victim to trying to fit into society’s cookie-cutter mold to meet expectations. We need to remember to take a step back and recognize the importance of being. To be enough. To be patient with others and ourselves. And to be
joyful. I don’t know if that’s just a product of growing up or maybe it means we’re finally starting to take our parents’ advice. But what I do know is that a lot of this personal growth took place while we were here at EIU. As much as today is about imagining our future direction, what we’ll do and who we’ll be, it’s also about reflecting on how far we’ve come. EIU proudly claims that they are one of the safest and most affordable options for higher education in the State of Illinois. They are all in for you. Panthers of the past, present, and future. To the faculty and staff at EIU, we aren’t just numbers, statistics, dollar signs, or cookie-cutter students. We are individuals. EIU took those perfectly molded, identical cookies and allowed us to decorate them with whatever we wanted. We were allowed to forge our path and mold our future into anything we wanted it to be. EIU not only fostered our discovery of what we wanted to do with our lives, but it also taught us the skills to become who we want to be. Eastern Illinois University challenged us to accomplish things we never thought possible and inspired us to lead, connect, and engage with others throughout our daily interactions. Although we were treated as individuals we were never alone. I can confidently state that we are over-prepared for whatever comes next. For the past couple of years, you have learned and lived with students who, like you, will continue to stand out. Stand out for how they think, and for how they choose to spend their time. Employers may underestimate us because we didn’t go to a bigger school, but I guarantee you: every one of you will outwork, outperform, and make a lasting impact in whatever you decide to do, because of who you have chosen to be. We have learned to find balance in our lives and activities while still tending to academic duties. We have learned to pursue knowledge adamantly, seek the experience of diversity and treat others compassionately. You can see this in the way we care not only about our work but also who it impacts rather than just which boxes it checks. To the Class of 2020, whether you are graduating early, on time, or took the scenic route, I’m certain some things didn’t happen how you wanted them to and some plans probably fell through. But if those changes never took place you would have never grown. As we leave our beloved cornfields with our hard-earned degrees in hand, I assure you there are going to be some changes. When these changes occur, I urge you to come back to this moment and reflect on the lessons that you learned during your time at EIU. We are well-prepared for our future because EIU allowed each of us to personalize our path to discover what we want to do, and ultimately who we want to be, from day one until today. Today, we receive our degrees, molded for the future, and proud to become alumni of EIU! So, I urge each of you to go out and show the world what you can do and who you can be.
LUMPKIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Dr. Austin C. Cheney, Dean Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Dean GRADUATE DEGREES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Christopher Adams
Naga Tharun Boddu
Manendra Kumar Vejendla
William Waltman Boyer
Bryson McCullough Wooleyhan
Technology Technology
Ragini Chalamala Technology
Gopi Krishna Daggubati Technology
Ighovwerha Doghudje Technology
Janet K. Ecker Technology
Technology Technology
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Omar Hassan Bahasan
Applied Engineering and Technology
Colt M. Bible
Applied Engineering and Technology Magna Cum Laude
Business Administration
Carlton Drew Harris
Tanner Ray Brown
Business Administration
Rachel R. Heinz-Randall
Landon K. Crary
Business Administration
Guru Sai Prasanth Inavolu
Eddie Estrada
Business Administration
Bharath Reddy Karnati
Kyle Haggerty
Business Administration
Taha Khalid Khan
Cole Thomas Philpott
Business Administration
Swathi Kokkiligadda
Christopher Thomas Ramsey
Business Administration
Anudeep Kotte
Courtney Gabrielle Shepherd
Business Administration
Sijin Li
Samuel J. Tompkins
Business Administration
Sumathi Mara
Dalton Davison
Business Administration
Santhosh Maram
Kshitiz Ghimire
Business Administration
Katherine Holly McCartney
Business Administration
Sahithi Mendu
Jamie Leigh Corda Hadjaoui Shompa Ghosh
Michael Lynn Hardy
Rachel Nicole Houck Shohei Kawanaka Afet Kiyak
Douglas Scott Lake II Marisa Ann Lanka Xiaoqing Liu
Denis Maximov
Ryan Timothy McCoy Jaclyn Lee Shan
Business Administration
Courtney Strole
Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology
Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering and Technology Computer and Information Technology Computer and Information Technology Summa Cum Laude
Technology
Kyle Gray
Technology
Theodore Emile Laleian
Technology
Cameron Douglas Palleson
Matthew N. Mullins
Computer and Information Technology Computer and Information Technology
Tyler Tesmond
Praveen Kumar Reddy Munukuntla Technology
Christian Pantoja
Amanda Marie Wetzel
Surya Vamshi Nallamothu Technology
Thanh Khoi Phu
Kumarraja Parisa Technology
John Steven Westrich
Santhosh Reddy Pasham Technology
Evan R. Koester
Sri MadhuPriya Penneru
Cybersecurity
Technology
Cameron B. Edwards
Milton Bernard Perkins
Cybersecurity
Technology
Hannah Christine Robinson
Gowtham Sai Puppala
Cybersecurity
Technology
Keerthana N. Saraswathula
Anusha Rachamadugu
Cybersecurity
Technology
Allen Eugene Johanson
Akhil Sharma Rayasam
Sustainable Energy
Vincent Roberson
Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration
MASTER OF SCIENCE Victor Adegbenro Adelegan Cybersecurity
Valentina Estella Allen Alex Christopher Elmore Ayodeji O. Odukogbe Lalithambica Vadrevu Ali Aziz Z. Alshehri Kuldeep Dixit
Technology Technology
Sustainable Energy
Krishna Murthy Singam
Sustainable Energy
Halle Stull
Manjil Puri
Brian Tayler Arterburn Technology
Amulya Boddu Technology
Technology Technology
David Scott Travis Technology
Computer and Information Technology Computer and Information Technology Computer and Information Technology Computer and Information Technology Construction Management Digital Media Digital Media Digital Media
Engineering Technology Summa Cum Laude
Kacie Gabriella Cachera Hospitality and Tourism Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Samantha Rose Curtiss Hospitality and Tourism Cum Laude
Aaron B. Allison
Organizational Development
Kaileigh Barnabe
Mary Elizabeth Wileaver
Alexis A. Haley
Benjamin Chase Bergeson
Robert E. Carter II
Hillary Ann Love
Organizational Development Organizational Development
Amy Bergman
Organizational Development
Theresa Heater
Organizational Development
Samantha J. Hoff
Organizational Development
Organizational Development
Organizational and Professional Development
Jess Hughes
Organizational and Professional Development Cum Laude
Accounting Accounting
Rodrigue Matuzolongo Accounting
Muhammad Daniel Mazlan Accounting
Luis Ernesto Merino Accounting
Kaitlyn Marie Pearson
Raymond Anthony Patterson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS Emmanuel Asamoah Accounting
Trevor Pedigo
Lisa M. Rogers
Rebecca Ann Burton Accounting
Francisco Pilla
Victoria Siegfried-Wilke
Jill Diana Conder Accounting
Veriah Ashon’te Reynolds
Shareef Armon Smith
Austin Earp
Kassandra Leigh Vanseghi
Ashley Lynne Gabel
Robert J. Manning
Organizational Development Organizational Development Organizational Development Organizational Development Organizational Development Organizational Development
Accounting Accounting
Accounting Accounting Accounting
Accounting Magna Cum Laude
Katey Lynn Sauerwein Accounting Summa Cum Laude University Honors Departmental Honors
Gary Francis Uteg Jr.
Casey Ariana Fitzwater
Trent Eric Yocum
Ashleigh Bachmann
Te’Jah B. Green
Drew Alexander Allen
Jedidiah S. Brown
Kelsea E. Higgins
Tyrell Joseph Barber
Alexandra Paige Harvey
Demetria T. Joiner
Grant Branch IV
Alec Steven Henderson
Sienna S. Mark
Braden Davis
Accounting
Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration
Zuhayr Sharar Islam
Business Administration
Emily Apperson Finance
Joshua R. Atkins Finance
Garrett T. Brachbill Finance
Christopher Clark Dixon Finance
Madalynn Gil
Management Management Management Management
Management Summa Cum Laude University Honors Departmental Honors Distinguished Senior
Brandy Renee Matthews Management
Daniel Melendez Management
Kristen Brook Morlen Management
Najee Jalil Muhammad Management
Finance
Wyatt Orwick
Finance
Roméo Perez
Robert Gilman Kristina Jo Kelly Finance
Gage Robert Kingsmith Finance Summa Cum Laude
Ryan Knernschield Finance Cum Laude
Cameron James Mayfield
Management Management Cum Laude
Bethany Rae Plebanek Management
Nick Polletta
Management Information Systems Marketing Marketing Marketing Marketing
Andres Farina Marketing
Alexis LeAnn Grindley Marketing
Cole Grayson Harkrader Marketing Magna Cum Laude
Brandon Michael Labora Marketing
James Joseph LaMarche Jr. Marketing
Madelyn Claire Loellke Marketing University Honors
Kendyl M. McKeough Marketing
Alek McMath
Marketing Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Management
James Michael McNamara III
Management
Aaron Kekoamakani Miller
Management
Freddie James Theo O’Brien
Kate Rehwinkel
Marketing
Finance
Joseph P. Ryan
Finance
Brodie L. Scribner
Finance
Alexander Smith
Finance
Cinthia Solis
Finance
William Steven Taylor
Kyra B. Sanders
Finance
Tyshawn Willis
Shukera Taylor-Birge
Finance
Leslie De’Shown Wilson
Charlotte Kimberly Williams
Management
Jasmine Alston-Young
Management
Corey Allan Bevil
Brandon Joseph Panozzo Dae’jon Perry Derrick Earl Rayford II. Alexander Lewis Rhine Tim R. Stone Nathan Scott Willis Shelby Lynnel Anderson Bryce J. Billings Bhreana Teahre Burton Management Magna Cum Laude
Tyler Campuzano Management
Joshua W. Cliff
Management Management Management Management Management Management
Management Information Systems
Jezel Iris Mallaney
Management Information Systems Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Management
Louisa Felicia Rieger
Kunmi Eholo Management
Marketing Marketing
Marketing University Honors
Management Information Systems
Ebenezer O. Kyeremaeng
Abigail Amanda Irene Nicholson
Management
Marketing Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Jack Edward Wolfe
Leigh Cottingham Moon
Alyssa N. Diaz
Andrea M. Peyton
Jaelyn Rose Williams
Management
Celine Allys Crow
Marketing Cum Laude
Management
Management
McKenna Lynn Coffman
Marketing
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems Management Information Systems Summa Cum Laude University Honors Departmental Honors
Marketing Marketing
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
To all students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduating Class of 2020,
It is my great privilege and pleasure on behalf of the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences to congratulate all of you on your graduation from Eastern Illinois University! While this last
semester has been challenging, to say the least, and we are all
deeply disappointed not to be able to share the commencement ceremony together at this time, it takes nothing away from your accomplishments at this university or your prospects
moving forward now. You should be as proud of yourself as we on the faculty and staff are of you. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance brought you to this successful outcome. You know how to face and overcome whatever challenges come your way—and savor the rewards of a job well done. I hope that you will return later in the year to participate in a
campus commencement ceremony, but I also hope that you and your families create ways
right now to recognize and celebrate your accomplishments. Go forward with confidence in your own proven abilities. Take care of yourselves and your community. And remember that EIU will always stand behind you.
With congratulations and warmest best wishes to you on this auspicious occasion of your commencement,
Dr. Anita Shelton
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
CHARGE TO THE CLASS Ms. Tachel Brown, a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in English, who grew up on a research farm near Neoga, Ill., was selected to deliver the charge to the class for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She wants to use the professional and creative skills she developed at Eastern to work as an editor in the publishing industry. To earn the opportunity to deliver the charge, eligible students must meet certain academic requirements and submit a written essay, with the selection made by a faculty committee following a written and oral evaluation. They must also identify a faculty mentor to assist them with developing their project. Dr. Terri Fredrick, a professor in English, served as Ms. Brown’s essay mentor. MS. TACHEL BROWN COVID-19 is causing uncertain times, so we can’t graduate together. I know we’re anxious. I know we’re worried about our lives, our families, our friends. But, I also know that EIU will be there for us, even after we get our degrees in the mail. I know because this isn’t the first time I’ve struggled during college, and I know it’s not the first time for many others. I’ve struggled since I transferred to EIU in Fall 2018. While EIU made transferring easy, life did not. Two months before the semester started, my dad was in an accident that left him
paralyzed from the waist down. This prompted my darkest chapter. I could barely get out of bed, so I missed several classes that fall. I emailed my professors with random excuses, hoping they wouldn’t fail me for lousy attendance, hoping they would give me some grace. What I didn’t expect was that most of them picked up on what I was trying my best to hide: I wasn’t OK.
My mental health declined so rapidly that I considered dropping out that semester. Each day,
while I sat in my bedroom and watched the clock tick by, signifying that I’d missed yet another class, I told myself that I couldn’t succeed. But, I had a sliver of hope: the EIU English faculty
went the extra mile to remind me of my worth. They didn’t see someone who had given up; they saw someone with potential who could succeed if given the right tools. My professors
would compliment my papers and say I was a good writer, and those words of encouragement ultimately helped me roll out of bed and go to class.
The rest of my EIU story is much happier. My professors and peers gave me the courage to seek help. I was diagnosed with PTSD in the summer of 2019, and I began to receive treatment. My last two semesters here were wonderful. I got to know my classmates and professors because I was finally coming to class every day. I earned fantastic grades and truly learned from each
course. Two years ago, I didn’t think my graduation would come. Two years ago, I couldn’t get
dressed without crying. Two years ago, I stopped caring completely. But two years ago, I stepped foot on EIU’s campus, and even though each day felt impossible, Eastern helped me find my way to a healthier, happier life. So, thank you, EIU, for helping me see my potential. Thank you for
helping others who struggle with their mental health find their potential as well. And thank you
for being here for every student while we face the pandemic. We may not be physically together, but I’m still proud to say, “We made it.”
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Dr. Anita K. Shelton, Dean Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson, Dean
Sierra Shianne Murray
Eric Scott Shymanik
Daniele Njoh
Terry L. Summers
Communication Studies Communication Studies
Anne Pettit
Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies
Joseph Lee Boise
Communication Studies
Michael D. Brown
Economics
Courtney Mariacarol Crowder
Economics
Jessica Marie Derham
Economics
Taylor Fagin
Economics
Bryan Scott Foster II
Economics
Sarah Elizabeth Gisondi
English
Brendan Bailey Haile
English
Kellie Nicole Hanser
English
Matthew Kneitel
English
Shivani Kulkarni
English
Derick Isaac Lamptey
English
Caitlin M. Mrowiec
History
Olamide S. Olayinka
History
Robert Richardville
History
Samuel James Schaick
Music
MacKenzie Faith Scroggins
Music
Stephanie Lauren Smith
Music
Claire Taylor
Music
Margaret Angela Baylee Thomas
Music
Alexandria Kay Cardot
Music
Dylin J. Coons
Political Science
Sonia Duran
Political Science
Madison B. Fisher
Political Science
Christopher G. Hansen
Political Science
Julia Kedzior
Political Science
Nicole Shaffer
Political Science
McKenzie K. Sopoci
Emily Ann Wiedeman
Morgan Calabrese
Precious Wedaga Allor
Nicholas J. Callaway
William Dickson Amenyo
Rachelle Cherisse Cirrintano
Stephen Ivery Davis
Carol-Lynn Comparetto
Obinna Franklin Ezeibekwe
Christopher Conant
Portia Mensah
Alejandra Cardona Gómez
Berit Ericson
Sarah McColley Harlow
Emma Grundon
Rachel Head
Md. Fahad Hossain
Elizabeth Heimlich-Pianezza
Samantha L. Poorman
Rachel Kinney
Arielle Maia Starkey
Glover Marfo
Connor Allyn York
Teddy Osei
Godwin Gyimah
Alicia Post
Thomas Allan Hardy
Sophia K. Reed
Sean M. Van Buskirk
Jacob W. Venatta
Cheyenne Summer Brickner
Brooke Winka
Haley Nicole Fryer
Hongfei Zhang
Caitlin Nelson Harris
Ashley Marie Cummins
Keegan M. Tucker
Charles William Reither
Jiabei Wang
Olubusola O. Akinpelu
B. Michael Winslow
Maria Jacinta Baldwin
Tayler Elizabeth Anderson
Payton Renee Blakney
Kathryne Arnold
Rachel Burton
Jimmie Chatman III
Elaine Craver
Sandra G. Hardin
Peighton Elizabeth Hinote
Cambreona Desjanae Hendricks
Adam Johnson
Latevi Zankli Lawson Body
Ethan Joshua Kruger
Jillian Ariel McClain
Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art Art
Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies
Political Science
MASTER OF SCIENCE Seth Michael Bogue
Melissa A. Stone
GRADUATE DEGREES MASTER OF ARTS Rebecca Rachelle Bange Art
Political Science
Izabella Monica Wnek
Political Science
Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Biological Sciences School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Albahouth
Geographic Information Science
Shirley Tsotsoo Mensah
Geographic Information Science
Brenna Rae Scullen
Megan Kathleen Keane
Nicole Mary Severson
Travis Lee Edward Moody
Communication Studies Summa Cum Laude Communication Studies Cum Laude
Lydia Shaw
Communication Studies
English Summa Cum Laude
English Summa Cum Laude Departmental Honors EIU General Honors
SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Shannon Marie Burback
Malik Michael Smith
Joshua Joseph Paschal
Marion B. Smith
Hannah M. Wilkes
Nicole R. Davidson
Darius LaMar Webb Sr.
Kelsey Morgan Hebert
Trevor James Wood
Archie Lee Williams
Claire Lauren Schneider
Melanie Lynn Woods
Araceli Yvette Campos
Aubrey Irene Toosley
Marcus Daniel Alexander
Zachary Yehling
Krystal Ann Coe
School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology School Psychology
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Dameon Raheem Cooks
Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies
Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminology and Criminal Justice
Robert Allen Columbus
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Whitney Jade Elder
Criminology and Criminal Justice
English
English Summa Cum Laude University Honors Departmental Honors English
Foreign Languages Magna Cum Laude University Honors
Amanda Brooke Kiessling Foreign Languages Summa Cum Laude University Honors
Madelyn Claire Loellke Foreign Languages University Honors
Travis V. Eskew
Katherine Lopez Meza
Logan Borsari Peters
Jacob Fox
Esther Simon Guadalupe
Lane Janelle Steppe
Keaton Halsey
Scott Donald Boersma
Nia J. Woods
Cayley Jo Martin
Christopher M. Breitweiser
Tayler Lynn Wullenweber
Sarah Rose Martin
Dalton Riggs Dieu
Devin Anthony Andersen
Timothy Alan Joyce
Kathrine Michelle Gosnell
Bryce Thomas Babcock
Jacob Kenneth Schultz
Jenifer L. Bawcum
James Azubike Ubaike
Taylor Jacqueline Booth
Kristen Beth Brian
Nancy Carreno-Rodriguez
Hannah Marie Brickey
Payton Christensen
Morgan Paige Brown
Rylee Elisabeth DeLong
Tachel N. Brown
Jenna Rae Dombroski
Siera L. Carpenter
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