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A Wards Presentation 2012

Hixson-Lied AuditoriumMike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and LearningCreighton UniversityOmaha, Nebraska

May 11, 2012

Creighton College of Arts and Sciences

Awards Program 2012 May 2012

PrograMMaster of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HollyAnn Harris

Associate Dean

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert J . LuegerDean

Department and Program awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Ishii-JordanAssociate Dean

College of arts and Sciences Senior awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HollyAnn Harrisand Sharon Ishii-Jordan

Associate Deans

May 2012 Creighton College of Arts and Sciences

DePartMent anD PrograM aWarDSDepartment of atmospheric sciencesDr . Joseph Zehnder, ChairAcademic Achievement Award, timothy nendickOutstanding Service Award, timothy nendick

Department of BiologyDr . Mark Reedy, ChairExcellence as a Student Teaching Assistant, Clare Herickhoff, Sara Lynch,

Carmen Pellish, ashley tollefsonExcellence in Service, Mandy WongOutstanding Academic Achievement, Lauryn ando, angelica WooOutstanding Research, troy HubbardMost Outstanding Biology Senior, Kelsey Yamada

Department of chemistryDr . Martin Hulce, ChairDistinguished Service Award, Kathryn Del Vecchio, Kyle KawaharaDistinguished Academic Achievement Award, Michelle Clevenger, erin JohnsonDistinguished Research Award, theresa greving, andrew UrickAmerican Institute of Chemists Award in Chemistry, andrew UrickAmerican Institute of Chemists Award in Biochemistry, Kathryn Del Vecchio

Department of classical anD near eastern stuDiesDr . Martha Habash, ChairArete Award for Greek, David McConArete Award for Latin, Daniel emasArete Award for Classical Civilization, Kevin LeeClassical Association of the Midwest and South Award, Kevin Lee

Department of communication stuDiesDr . Erika Kirby, ChairRev. Marion Sitzmann, O.S.B. Award for Excellence in Rhetoric (to the graduating senior

who has demonstrated excellence in the study of communication principles both inside and outside the classroom), Shirley Cemaj, Megan Welch

Communication Spirit Award (to the graduating senior who has illustrated depart-mental citizenship and embodies the spirit of both the academic and service missions of the Department of Communication Studies), reva aguilar, Michael Mutcheson

Outstanding Senior in Speech and Debate Award (to the graduating senior who has contributed the most over four years to the Jaytalkers team, not only in competition, but also through team spirit and leadership), Kate Porter


Department of eDucation anD counselor stuDiesDr . Debra Ponec, ChairFr. Raymond J. Bishop S.J. Award, adam HauserFr. Eugene F. Gallagher S.J. Award, Kathleen KastlKarin Levine Award, Karin IngramDr. Edward O’Connor Award, Katherine Synan

Department of englishDr . Brent Spencer, Interim ChairOscar M. Macellaio Poetry Prize, Second Place: Shannon FrechUndergraduate Fiction Prize, First Place: Mary “Katie” Young;

Third Place: alyssa FuerholzerOutstanding Undergraduate English Major, Katherine regier

Department of environmental scienceDr . John Schalles, ChairExcellence in Academic Achievement, Peter BermesOutstanding Achievement in Research, John o’DonnellOutstanding Overall Achievement, Caroline Mosley

Department of exercise scienceDr . Thomas Baechle, ChairOutstanding Exercise Science Major of the Year (in recognition of your outstanding effort

in the classroom, leadership qualities and service to others), Kelsey e. WilhelmOutstanding Service Award in Exercise Science (in recognition of your commitment to serv-

ing others in the department, on campus and in the community), Kaitlin M. LittleAcademic Achievement Award in Exercise Science (in recognition of your commitment

to excellence and outstanding academic performance), Katherine e. Kogler

Department of fine anD performing artsDr . Frederick Hanna, ChairExcellence in Art History, Lorinda roordaOutstanding Achievement in Dance, Joseph WrightOutstanding Achievement in Dance, Vanessa MooreOutstanding Achievement in Music, timothy FosterOutstanding Achievement in Performance Theatre, elizabeth robinsonOutstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre, Jake McCoyOutstanding Achievement in Theatre, Patrick KilcoyneOutstanding Participation from a Theatre Minor, Justin edmondsExcellence in the Visual Arts, ashton PageExcellence in Musical Theatre, Joseph Wright


health aDministration anD policy programDr . Judith Kissell, DirectorScholarly Award, Bailey HareService to Health Administration and Policy, asia DrewsCommunity Award, allie CorriganPublic Health Award, Bailey Hare

Department of historyDr . Tracy Leavelle, ChairAllan M. Schleich Award, alexis altrichterEileen B. Lieben Award, Kelsey JanesWarren G. Kneer Award, grant KliseLindell D. Hill Award, Ivona Masic

honors programDr . Jeffrey Hause, DirectorDean’s Award, erin CahillExecutive Board Award, timothy FosterDirector’s Award, eric Hansen

Department of Journalism, meDia anD computingDr . Eileen Wirth, ChairOutstanding Senior Award, amy a. engleDavid A. Haberman Award, Peter J. FreezeJohn N. Mordeson Award for Excellence in Computer Science, Joshua L. Conrad

Justice anD peace stuDies programDr . Roger Bergman, Director2012 Ignacio Ellacuría, SJ, Outstanding Student Award, anna green, Laura green

Department of mathematicsDr . Randall Crist, ChairThe Fr. Bernard Portz, S.J. Award for Excellence in Mathematics, ross DeVol

Department of military scienceLieutenant Colonel Michael Vick, ChairThe Superior Cadet Award: Cadet is in the top 25 percent in ROTC and academics

and selected based on demonstrated officer potential, Cadet Claire HansenDaughters of the American Revolution Award: In the top 25% of the ROTC class and

academics; has demonstrated potential for qualities of loyalty and patriotism, dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training, Cadet alicia Unangst

The Most Improved Cadet Award: Most improved APFT score; best academic attendance in Military Science; best all around performance, Cadet Kimberly Utecht

The Society of Forty and Eight Cash Award: Contributes to the corps through leader-ship, military courtesy, discipline, efforts toward promoting the ROTC program; demonstrated enthusiasm for the program, Cadet Mamie Sparacino


The Harve B. Heaston Memorial Award: Demonstrated outstanding service to the Battalion through diligence and time, Cadet emily nolz

The Omaha World Herald Plaque: Presented to the Cadet LTC of the Creighton University ROTC Battalion, Cadet Claire Hansen (Fall, 2011), Cadet emily nolz (Spring 2012)

The Colonel Robert R. Martin Plaque: The best Cadet of the Blackwolves Battalion, Cadet emily nolz

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: Contributed the most among cadets on campus to encourage and demonstrate patriotism by deeds or conduct during participation in extracurricular activities or community projects; have demonstrated academic excellence by being in the top 25% of his/her academic class; have demonstrated a potential for outstanding leadership by exhibiting qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship, and patriotism, Cadet Mamie Sparacino

The Pallas Athene Award: outstanding female senior cadet, have completely LDAC; in top 50% of both military science and academic classes, Cadet Claire Hansen

Department of moDern languages anD literaturesDr . Julian Arribas, ChairOutstanding Senior Majors in Spanish, timothy Foster, eric HansonOutstanding Accomplishment in Italian, Stephanie SandsOutstanding Senior Majors in French, Colleen Blosser, taylor JensenOutstanding Senior Majors in German, Kelsey Cullinan, Caroline Mosley

Department of philosophyDr . Kevin Graham, ChairThe Sophia Award, for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Major,

Matthew g. CockerillThe Ratio Award, for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Minor,

timothy M. FosterThe Praxis Award, for outstanding service to the philosophical community,

Sarah M. Barnett, andrew K. Urick .

Department of political science anD international relationsDr . Graham Ramsden, ChairFaculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Political Science or International Relations by

an Undergraduate Major (It is not awarded annually, but only upon the graduation of students of truly exceptional achievement .), eric r. Hansen

The Fr. Richard J. Spillane Award for Service in Political Life (Annually recognizes the graduating major(s) in political science and international relations, who, through scholarship, personal modesty, and service in civic affairs, best reflects the principles of reason, humility and service that Fr . Spillane exemplified in his lifetime . Father Spillane was a long-time faculty member a former department chair of the political science department .), Kathleen a. Mcglynn

Graduation with Distinction – Hillary e. Brown, eric r. Hansen, Landon J. ross


Department of psychologyDr . Lee Budesheim, ChairLeo R. Kennedy Award - Outstanding Senior Psychology Major (The Leo R . Kennedy

Award for the Outstanding Senior Psychology Major is given to the senior who encompasses all of the department’s ideals including superb academic perfor-mance, a high degree of departmental involvement and service, and an advanced level of professional development), Jack W. Kostal III

Outstanding Scholarship (Outstanding Scholarship Awards are given to psychology students who demonstrate an exceptional interest and ability in scholarly activi-ties), Jenna C. Boulas, Justine Bucy, Leslie C. Centano, Stephanie L. Mueller, Stephanie Sands

Department of physicsDr . Janet Seger, ChairOutstanding Research in Physics, David austerberryThomas H. Zepf Award - Outstanding Scholarship in Physics, David austerberry,

ross DeVol, adam HesterOutstanding Undergraduate Teaching in Physics, adam HesterBazil N. Lazure Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Department of Physics,

adam Hester

Department of sociology, anthropology anD social WorkDr . Roger Bergman, Interim ChairPhi Alpha Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Kristina roselleSocial Work Student of the Year, Deanna “nina” ShellerJack D. Angus Award Outstanding Student in Sociology, Danielle FiumefreddoJerry E. Clark Award Outstanding Student in Anthropology, Justin McCarthy

Department of theologyDr . Julia Fleming, ChairThe Akademia Award for Academic Excellence, Kathleen teresa Kastl, John F. rollerThe Episcopeia Award for Leadership, William ruttThe Diakonia Award for Service, asialee a. Drews, Michael C. riosThe JTAK Award (award for students whose senior seminar paper is accepted

for publication in the Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society in theology and religious studies), John F. roller

Women anD genDer stuDies programDr . Susan Calef, DirectorThe Simone de Beauvoir Award for Academic Excellence in Women’s and Gender Studies,

elizabeth JulianThe Women’s and Gender Studies Award for Research, Kani rubangoThe Women’s and Gender Studies Award for Service, Lauren Calderon, Cori Seckinger

Congratulations to all who earned department and program awards .


SenIor aWarD noMIneeSCarrie Barton – Sterling, Colorado; Bachelor of Arts, PsychologyClaire Bowens – Chicago, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Psychologyerin Cahill – Pine City, Minnesota; Bachelor of Arts, EnglishMichelle Clevenger – Leo, Indiana; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, BiochemistryKathryn Del Vecchio – Bismark, North Dakota; Bachelor of Science

in Chemistry, Biochemistrytimothy M. Foster – Oskaloosa, Iowa; Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Musicanna green – St . Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Arts, Justice and SocietyLaura green – St . Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Social Work, Social Worktheresa greving – Olathe, Kansas; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistryeric Hansen – Leavenworth, Kansas; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanisherin Johnson – Owatonna, Minnesota; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, BiochemistryKevin Lee – Norwich, Connecticut; Bachelor of Arts, Classics and Art HistoryKathleen Mcglynn – Belleville, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, International RelationsCaroline Mosley – West Bend, Wisconsin; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science,

Environmental Science and GermanMichael rios – North Aurora, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Theologyrebecca Stephan – Glen Ellyn, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Medical Anthropologynicholas Stukel – Burke, South Dakota; Bachelor of Science, BiologyDavid Waters – Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Bachelor of Arts, Medical AnthropologyKelsey Wilhelm – Omaha, Nebraska; Bachelor of Science, Exercise ScienceJoseph C. Wright – St . Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre and DanceKelsey Yamada – Waipahu, Hawai’i; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry

and Biology

HonorS PrograM graDUateSColleen Blosser Justine Bucy Erin Cahill Patrick Carroll Halley Faulhaber Timothy Foster Wayne Gergens Eric Hansen

Neil Hassler Anne James Patrick Kilcoyne Matthew KorJack W . Kostal III Kevin Lee Brenden Mar Robert Placek

Donald Schrack Margaret (Kelly) Sciallis Lauren Shoemaker Robert Steininger Ryan Wiggins Angelica Woo Mary (Katie) Young


PreVIoUSLY aWarDeD HonorSNebraska Space Science Award, David austerberry, adam HesterMansen Stewart Scholarship - Classical Languages, Colleen BlosserFounders Award, Justine BucyDAAD Undergraduate Research Scholarship, erin CahillPOLYED Award in Organic Chemistry, Michelle ClevengerFreshman Chemistry Award, Michelle ClevengerBetty and Donald Baumann Family Scholarship, Michelle Clevenger, audrey gallagherGerman-American Society of Omaha Scholarship, Goethe Institute International

“Zertifikat Deutsch” B1, Kelsey CullinanMary Lucretia and Sarah Emily Creighton Award, Kathryn Del VecchioPhysics Alumni Prize, ross DeVolAmerican Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award

in Inorganic Chemistry, robert HougasRichard Holland Future Scientist Award, American Association of Anatomists travel

award and poster finalist (2011 Experimental Biology Conference), anne JamesNational Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholarship, Markoe Leadership Program Scholarship,

Matthew KorMagis Award for Academic Excellence, Kevin LeeGoethe Institute International “Zertifkat Deutsch” B1 and B2, German-American Society

of Omaha Scholarship, Caroline MosleyInternational “Zertifikat Deutsch” B1, Jasmine ScrippMichael Anderson Scholarship, Samantha SwerdfegerSt. Vincent de Paul Service Award, Kelsey e. WilhelmPsychology Honors Certification recognizing academic excellence in undergraduate

psychology: Carrie r. Barton, Justine L. Bucy, Jenna C. Boulas, Claire e. Bowensm, Leslie C. Centano, Keshia K. grieve, Jack W. Kostal III, Marie e. Lesiak, Matthew P. Wiles

Great Plain Students’ Psychology Convention Mary Byrne: Second Place, empirical poster presentation . Jack W. Kostal III: Second place, empirical poster presentation; Second Place, oral presentation, literature review .


CoLLege oF artS anD SCIenCeS SCHoLarSHIPSBisenius Summer Research Scholarship, erin CahillFerlic Summer Research Scholarships, elizabeth Boos, Christopher Carlson,

Michelle Clevenger, ross DeVol, anthony edholm, Zachary Fuller, nicholas george, Wayne gergens, amanda Hake, erin Johnson, nathan Messbarger, Donald Schrack, angelica Woo, Kelsey Yamada

Dean’s Summer Research Scholarships, alexis altrichter, Colleen Blosser, erin Cahill, Leslie Centeno, eric Hansen, Jack W. Kostal III, Kathleen Mcglynn, Stephanie Sands

Presidential Mentoring Scholarships, Colleen Blosser, erin Cahill, John Kelsey, and rob Placek


HonorarY SoCIetIeSAlpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society, theresa K. Cusic,

Danielle M. Fiumefreddo, anna L. green, Melissa C. Hollabaugh, Justin r. Pelton, Claire a. Schuster

Alpha Si Omega, National Theatre Honor Society, Patrick KilcoyneAlpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society, Laura anderson, Colleen Blosser,

Megan Bober, Maureen Book. erin Cahill, William Farrell, timothy Foster, theresa greving, emily Hanigan, erin Johnson, Kathleen Kastl, Katherine Kogler, Sarah Manzione, Lauren naughton, Christina nguyen, John roller, Meredith Stein, nicholas Stukel, Mary Whipple, Danielle Wieseler, Kelsey Wilhelm

Eta Sigma Phi, National Greek and Latin Honor Society, Collen Blosser, erin CahillFr. Joseph-Francois Lafitau S.J. Honor Society, Anthropology Honor Society,

Justine L. Bucy, Matthew Kor, David M. Waters, Jocelyn a. Wu, Kayla a. ZobelLambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies Honorary Society, reva aguilar,

Karisa almgren, Shirley Cemaj, Larissa Churchill, Sarah Frederick, Jennifer Lautrup, Douglas Malchow, Cassandra Powers, Megan Welch

Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society, anne adams, angela Brichacek, Hillary Brown, elizabeth Julian, Dylan MacInerney, Kathleen rylee, Colleen Begley, emily Boubin, Briana Bruce, Luke Doyle, Danielle Fiumefreddo, Sarah Herrle, erin Johnson, Kaitlin Little, Laurie Loving, allison Lynn, emma nelson, nicholas Stukel, Sydney Stulock, David Waters, Danielle Wieseler

order of omega, National Honor Society for Leadership in Fraternity and Sorority Activities, Halley Faulhaber

Phi Alpha, Social Work Honor Society, McKenzie HunterPhi alpha theta, National History Honor Society, neil HasslerPi Delta Phi, French Honor Society, anne JamesPhi Sigma, Gamma Beta Chapter, Biology Honor Society, Lauryn ando,

Michaela Behrens, alexandra Blomquist, Megan Bosch, Briana Bruce, Patrick Carroll, anthony edholm, Christopher engler, Joel Fuchs, amanda Hake, Clare Herickhoff, troy Hubbard, anne elizabeth James, Jamal Jamil, Samantha Kenik, Jenna Klug, Megan Konz, William Kusek, Sara Lynch, allison Lynn, Christina nguyen, Val Peterson, emily Pohlmann, Danielle Schneider, Irsa Shoiab, robert Steininger, alicia Unangst, tabitha Weller, Kelsey Yamada

Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society, eric Hansen, robert PlacekPhi Sigma Tau, National Philosophy Honor Society, Jack W. Kostal IIIPsi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology, Lobna M. alnajjar,

Jenna C. Boulas, Claire e. Bowens, Justine Bucy, Leslie C. Centeno, Michelle C. garner, Brian Israel, elizabeth S. Julian, Jack W. Kostal III, Marie e. Lesiak, Stephanie L. Mueller, Megan nederhoff, anthony Pope, emily rice-Baltzell, Stephanie Sands, ryan Wiggins, Matthew P. Wiles


Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, timothy Foster, eric HansenSigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society, Matt armbruster, David austerberry,

gleb Batalkin, ross DeVol, alejandro echeverri, Jhenieve enriquez, adam Hester, Kenn Miyaki, Clyde redger, Chase Webb

Theta Alpha Kappa, International Theology Honor Society, asialee a. Drews, Joel a. Fuchs, Kathleen teresa Kastl, Katherine elaine Kogler, Michael C. rios, John F. roller, Dianna Schnabel


graDUate StUDY aWarDSMatthew armbruster – Department of Physics, Creighton University, Teaching FellowshipDavid austerberry – University of Michigan Dept . of Atmospheric, Oceanic and

Space Sciences, Regents FellowshipBrianna Barela – University of Denver, Dean’s Scholarship, Counseling PsychologyJustine Bucy – Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Scholarship for the Occupational Therapy Programerin Cahill – The Ohio State University Fellowshipross DeVol – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Physics, Teaching Fellowshiptimothy Foster – Vanderbilt University for graduate studies in the Department of

Spanish and Portuguese, Full Tuition Scholarship and Teaching Assistantshiperic Hansen – Texas A&M University Doctoral Merit Fellowship, University of

Wisconsin-Madison University Fellowshipneil Hassler – University of Nebraska College of Law Full ScholarshipJack W. Kostal III – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Block Grant FellowshipCaroline Mosley – University of Indiana Bloomington School of Environmental and

Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater SciencesClyde redger – University of Kansas, Department of Geophysics, Fellowship

natIonaL SCHoLarSHIPS anD HonorSClare Boothe Luce Scholars, Laura anderson, Kathryn Del Vecchio,

audrey gallagher, theresa grevingNational Institute of Health INBRE (IDeA for Biomedical Research Excellence) Scholars,

Megan Bosch, Kathryn Del Vecchio, audrey gallagher, troy Hubbard, anne James, Christina nguyen

US Student Fulbright Award, robert Placek


transportation BetWeen college aWarDs ceremony, spring Baccalaureate mass anD college reception

We have arranged for several shuttles to help you move between the events this afternoon . The shuttle service will take College of Arts and Sciences parents, family and friends from the Awards Ceremony (Harper Center Auditorium) to the Baccalaureate Mass (Kiewit Fitness Center) and back to the College Reception (Harper Center Courtyard) . Please take advantage of this free service .

event shuttle locationsCollege Senior awards Ceremony - Hixson-Lied auditorium, Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning(1st Floor East Entrance)

Baccalaureate Mass - Kiewit Physical Fitness Center(Wareham Parkway)

College Senior reception – Ballroom, Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning(1st Floor East Entrance)

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1 - Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning Shuttle Stop2 - Kiewit Physical Fitness Center Shuttle Stop

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Wards Presentation 2012 - Creighton University · Wards Presentation 2012 ... Cadet is in the top 25 percent in ROTC and academics ... ship, military courtesy, discipline,