NIAGARA UNIVERSITY 154th Commencement - May 21st and 22nd, 2011

HONOR GRADUATES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts SUMMA CUM LAUDE Katherine Emma Billingsley Michelle A. Cashman Caitlin Mary Cotton Jamison River Crawford Maureen Anne Downey Ashley Egan Meredith Anne Eggert Julie Michelle Gebhard Shannon Leigh Hardy Zachary A. Hebert Melissa Anne Heidt Shannon Briana Howley Colline T. L. Landry Chelsea Nicole Latta Danielle Marie McCullough Erin Michelle McKenney Jamie Dwyer Norton Jay A. Rank Jr. Teresa Watson Marissa M. Zielinski MAGNA CUM LAUDE Jennifer Anne Bauer Janna Besant Blair Ann Cornish Jordan W. Crider Sarah Elizabeth Danna Wendy M. Farley Megan S. Hahin Jocelyn Renee Hanson Clara Violet Kuntz Michael P. Lottman Jeffrey Tyler Matiash Lela Elizabeth Mayfield Kristen Eileen McAuley Brittany Lynn McMahon Samuel Robert Monin Gabrielle Michelle Paonessa Andrea Robin Peeck Taylor Dawn Razzani Geoffrey Sean Redick Logan Paul Rudemiller Margaret Anastasia Schuler Kristin Danielle Sito Casey L. Stevens Brian Scott Traugott Jeffrey Ronald Walker Tiffany Victoria Starr Wheeler

CUM LAUDE Tunde Thomas Adepegba Heather Backlas Matthew Johnson Brady Emily A. Brillanti Vincent M. Brunetto Jr. Sarah-Jane Calvaneso Neiko E. Crown Anna Marie Dombrowski Brian Creig Doyle Edward Andrew Eagen Rianne Christine Farrugia Katherine Joy Gibbs Marc L Giullari Jr. Lee A Goodnick Kyle Patrick Grant Dana Clare Levy Celestine Margaret McGill Kara Michelle Oliver Ian B. O’Rourke John Robert Phillips Ashley Nicole Shufelt Kaitlyn Johanna Claire Trotter Elizabeth Ann Trzaska Rachel Jane Ward Toni M Wilson Bachelor of Fine Arts SUMMA CUM LAUDE Cynthia Linn Many MAGNA CUM LAUDE Brandi J. Bruggman Leo F. DiBello Maria Nicole Held Kelsey E. Wright CUM LAUDE Devan Marie Corcoran Sarah Ann Cymba Ross E. Donatelli Elexa M. Kopty Justin Mitchell Krall Casey Lynn Moyer

Bachelor of Science SUMMA CUM LAUDE Lisa Marie Andrews Amber Ann Angielczyk Matthew Tyler Bartock Amber Chunco James E. Dean Jr. Christina Marie Fetzer Paolo Nicholas Grenga Nicole Marie Hannum

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Jessica L Kidd AnneMarie Rose Laurri Jonathan Marc Liggitt Patrick William Linnane Ryan M. Marquette Sarah Kathleen Roberts Juliet Christine Schulz Kylie Marye Weigel Michelle L. Zaepfel MAGNA CUM LAUDE Megan Anne Barner Desmond Michael Betteto Ignazia Antoinette Billings Eric David Bowser Evan K. Busch Rebecca Lynn Gworek Angela M. Joseph Leonard Thomas Kubiak Andrea Marie Lambert David Joseph Loss Megan E. McGahan Nicholas James Mendenhall Sarah A. O’Donnell Ryan T. O’Laughlin Richard James Phillips III Terry L. Seyler Heidi J. Shaffer Charles William Smith Joseph Robert Temperato CUM LAUDE Ashley L. Anderson Ashley Nicole Barrella Sarah Gannon Barrett Christopher A. Baxter Melanie Star Campbell Brian Kevin Erickson Sean M. Fitzgerald Jason Andrew Gentzke Sarah Bridget Hanley Kayla L Hines Alexis L. Hoffend Souklanun Kenny Homdarack Lauren A. Jagord David John Kaiser David Timothy Krystaf Haley Jean McClory Anna Noelle McGovern Lauren Elizabeth O’Mara David M. Petrille Rebecca Ann Reese Rachael M. Roberts Travis R. Rockwood Gregory John Sassone

Matthew Fredrick Schafer Alison Wenzel Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith Sarah E. Swift John Daniel vanLieshout

Associate of Arts MAGNA CUM LAUDE Amy Elizabeth Smith

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Science (Commerce) SUMMA CUM LAUDE Cara Elizabeth Diati Chelsea Elise Farnham Britney Lea Godfrey Katie Jane Korman Melissa Mary Maynard Casey Lynn Rhode David Nicholas Ross Cori Marie Sannicola Daniel James Schasel Rebecca Bistline Schied Jacqueline Elise Seibt Joseph Ryan Sferra Cameron Michael Stykemain MAGNA CUM LAUDE Anthony Peter Badolato Andrew Zachary Boser Kaitlin Marie Brennan Joseph John Chiomastro Courtney Lin Davies Brian Christopher Deering Ann Marie DiMino Hepfer Jerra Anneliese Knapic Pamela McPherson Ashley Marie Neiderman Lisa Paska Megan Lynn Spiegelhoff Brian S. Traugott Christopher Joseph Wido CUM LAUDE Philip Patrick Brick Brian Christopher Campos Caitlin Rose Chmura Lauren Catherine Costello Genna Marie DeMetsenaere Ryan Andrew Scott Fagen Andrew Michael Gurr Cory Alan Mang Derek Thomas Moody Scott Joseph Page Kelsey Leigh Pugliese Kelsey Ann Schiappa Scott Thomas Sobiegray Justin Michael Wainright Rachel Lynne Waite Joseph Garrett Wichmann Marlena D. Wrzos

Bachelor of Business Administration SUMMA CUM LAUDE Joseph Robert Baldinelli Lisa Haywood Bilich Suzanne Marie Curry Juliana Elizabeth Donner Ralph Joseph Epstein-Rosso Jason Alexander Fischer Bryan Richard Haczyk Teresa Arianne Healy Anastassia Kouliacheva Alexandria Elizabeth Lukasik Alyssa Lynn Miller Daniel Jeffrey Montante Matthew Robert Stacey David Michael Wesolowski MAGNA CUM LAUDE Adam Auramenko Crystal Janine Bojanowski Ashley Lynn Chayban Jennifer Lynn Fabbiano Jacob Lewis Jankowski Caitlyn Elizabeth Kilkenny Jordan Mitchell LeGrett Emily Elizabeth McElroy Joshua Michael Mueller Shane Frederick Mueller Katelyn Christine Oke Matthew Augustine Sansone Donald Jeffery Shawver Kathryn Eilleen Webb Gabrielle E. Wilson Samantha Joanne Zellonis CUM LAUDE Michael Francis Augstell Heather Elizabeth Brooks Michael Vincent Coty Stephanie Hobbs Alexis Marie Lyon Andrew John Norris Domenic Peter Romeo Scott Thomas Rosenheck Stephanie Lynn Stevens Deborah Susan Stoelting Paul James Woods Paul William Zanette

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts SUMMA CUM LAUDE Jason V. Barone Catherine Rita Caruso Christine Marion Elizabeth Filson Jessica Lynn Fronczak Emily Anne Gonyeau Rebekah Ann Hanley

Alyssa K. Hurlimann Alisha Marie Jack Julia Christi Juron Katherine Marie Kelly Angela Christine Louisos Katie Lee Malstrom Kelly Kathryn Malstrom Colene Ann Melson Kathryn Sarah Potter Ashley Rose Serwon Alyn J. Simpson MAGNA CUM LAUDE Madison Lynn Ackerman Nicoletta Mary Aliberto Alyssa L. Berger Allison Marie Boldt Amanda June Bundy Brittany Michele Charland Alyssa Michaela Cloonan Tayler Anne Cole Jillian Ann Elliott Crystal Loretta Grabowski Victoria June Iacubucci Rachel Ann Kelly Ann Catherine Kibbe Samantha Marie LaMotte Shannon Mary Meyer Michael J. Montanaro Kelly Beth Murphy Brittany Rhea Phillips Michael A. Robinson Shannon Michelle Ryan Christina Marie Salisbury Kaitlin Elizabeth Sanford Kelli Elizabeth Schnapp Meagan Elizabeth Seward Dylan J. Shaw Nicholas Salvatore Trigilio Ryan David Ventura Amanda Lynn Vollor CUM LAUDE Lisa Marlene Arnst Deana Chiappone-Kahle Justin David Delecki Amanda Grace Denkenberger Nicholas Cody Ducato Shannon Elizabeth Firth Christopher Robert Graf Aaron David Ingersoll Kim Kristine Kuligowski Dana Catherine Learn Jennifer Rose Martinez Matthew DeMaine McCall Kasey Jean McFarren Alexandria Molinaro Courtney Dale O’Brien Adrienne Diane Sader Kimberly Marie Shields Justin M. Speidel Nicollette Catherine Walaszek Steven Patrick Walther Sherilyn Wanderlich Ryan Daniel Weir

Bachelor of Science MAGNA CUM LAUDE Jordan Ryan DeRoy Maria Victoria Galbo CUM LAUDE Rachael Lynn Pollinger

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science SUMMA CUM LAUDE Sara Nicole Chambers Cameron Michael Kovach Nathalie Sofie Larsen Leah Joy Pfitzinger Michelle Mary Walters

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Frank Anthony Arena Karina Ann Belyea Daniel James Blanchfield Colleen L. Butzer Nora Kellie Cawneen Emily Frances Cole Alexandra Lynn DiPofi Tiffany L. Green Caitlin Ann Hanna Tayler Leigh John Nicholas James Mendenhall Thomas Joseph Phelka Kelly Gerald Robinson Robyn Stephanie Roehm Andrew P. Simpson Sara Rose Slovick Michelle R. Spaeth Charles Floyd Stodolka Brianne Lynn Wittmeyer Andrew Paul Zbrzezny

CUM LAUDE Ashley Elizabeth Blossom John Andrew Borrelli Lindsay Marie Carucci Kristin Danielle Cassinelli Kelley E. Druziak Tiffany Lynne Dziadaszek Tiffany Lynn Fanto Mitchell J. Gehriing Katherine Joy Gibbs Shaun Thomas Halligan Erin Elizabeth Hulbert Drvon Anthony Kiner Bethany Lynn Lindner Marjorie Jayne McKinery Joelle Marie Murphy Melissa Marie Pinterpe Mackenzie Anne Prince Ashley Meghan Robbins Matthew Thomas Scott Kyle James Sippel Jonathan Derek Smaldon Samantha L. Veihdeffer

University and Departmental Honors The following students have completed either a special program of courses and a research thesis (University Honors) or a research thesis (Departmental Honors)

Departmental Honors

University Honors Nicoletta Aliberto Megan Barner Matthew Bartock Desmond Betteto Katherine Billingsley Catherine Caruso Michelle Cashman Joseph Chiomastro Lauren Costello Suzanne Curry Juliana Donner Maureen Downey Ashley Egan Meredith Eggert Ryan Fagen Jason Fischer Zachary Hebert Shannon Howley Jessica Kidd Cameron Kovach Chelsea Latta

AnneMarie Laurri Jonathan Liggitt Ryan Marquette Danielle McCullough Megan McGahan Ashley Neiderman Jamie Norton Thomas Phelka John Phillips Jay Rank Taylor Razzani Ashley Robbins Rebecca Schied Margaret Schuler Jacqueline Seibt Ashley Serwon Heidi Shaffer Kristin Sito Joseph Temperato Toni Wilson

Matthew Bordanaro Jamison Crawford Paolo Grenga Megan Hahin Nicole Hannum Shannon Hardy Laura Hare Alexis Hoffend Leonard Kubiak Clara Kuntz Haley McClory Erin McKenney Dana Mitri Charles Smith Jeffrey Walker Kylie Weigel Michelle Zaepfel Marissa Zielinski

Medals & Awards THE NIAGARA MEDAL Selected by students for personality, character and success in studies. In memory of Rev. Herman J. Gerlach, '10. Awarded to Franklin Moore THEAMERICANCHEMICAL SOCIETYAWARD For high achievement in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Awarded to Lisa Andrews (Chemistry) Awarded to Anne Marie Laurri (Biochemistry) THE DR. GEORGE B. BANKS MEMORIALAWARD For excellence in Mathematics. In memory of Dr. George B. Banks. Awarded to Katie Malstrom Awarded to Kathryn Potter THE PERE BLAKEAWARD For general excellence in the senior Philosophy college class. In memory of Rev. Martin J. Blake, C.M., '02 The gift of the late Rev. James F. Hogan, '19, Buffalo, NY. Awarded to Ashley Egan THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD For scholastic excellence and leadership to a senior in Commerce or Accounting. Awarded to Suzanne Marie Curry THE COLLEGE OFEDUCATION SENIOR AWARD For excellence in Teacher Preparation. Awarded to Kathryn Sarah Potter THE COMPUTER TASK GROUP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMPUTERAND INFORMATION SCIENCES For excellence in Computer and Information Sciences. The gift of the Computer Task Group, Inc. Awarded to Travis Rockwood

THE ST. VINCENT DePAUL COMMUNITYACTIONAWARD For exemplification in an outstanding manner of concern for the human needs of people through diligent work with the Niagara University Community Action Program. Awarded to Matthew Bartock Awarded to Megan McGahan THE DAVIDA. DiCHIARA MEMORIALAWARD Awarded to a Niagara County Business major for outstanding leadership in community and campus service. Awarded to Samantha Zellonis Awarded to Glenn Zientara II THE CHAPLAIN DUGGAN PURSE For excellence in Military Science and Athletics. In memory of Rev. Michael Francis Duggan, '24, Chaplain, United States Army. The gift of the late Very Rev. Msgr. John D. Duggan, '22, Buffalo, N.Y. Awarded to Derek T. Edwards THEFATHER DANA DUGGAN AWARD For scholastic excellence and outstanding leadership to a senior from the Niagara Falls area. In memory of Rev. Dana J. Duggan, C.M., '14. Gift of the Niagara Falls Chapter Niagara University Alumni Association. Awarded to Meredith Anne Eggert THE MONSIGNOR DUGGANAWARD For outstanding scholarship and participation in Student Life by a senior woman student at the University. In Memory of Very Rev. Msgr. John D. Duggan, '22, Buffalo, N.Y. Awarded to Lauren Costello THE DR. PATRICIA D. EBERT MEMORIALAWARD To the outstanding graduate in Psychology. In memory of Dr. Patricia D. Ebert. Awarded to Meredith Anne Eggert

THE LOUIS S. GENOVESE ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Purse for an outstanding senior in Accounting. Gift of the Genovese family, in memory of Louis S. Genovese. Awarded to Juliana Elizabeth Donner Awarded to Daniel Jeffrey Montante THE HOSPITALITY, SPORTAND TOURISM AWARD For scholastic excellence in the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Awarded to Leah Joy Pfitzinger (Hotel and Restaurant Management) Awarded to Cameron Michael Kovach (Sport Management) Awarded to Michelle Mary Walters (Tourism and Recreation Management) THE DR. LAWRENCE J. KIELY MEMORIALAWARD Awarded to a member of the graduating class who will pursue graduate studies in medicine, dentistry or biology. Awarded to Nicole Hannum Awarded to Michelle Zaepfel THE LIKLYAWARD For excellence in Theology. In memory of the Very Rev. William F. Likly, C.M.

The gift of the late Rt. Rev. George V. Callahan, V.F., '10, Arcade, N.Y. Awarded to Logan Rudemiller THE LT. LYNCH MEMORIALAWARD For excellence in Philosophy. College of Business Administration. In memory of Lt. John R. Lynch, '55. The gift of friends. Awarded to Rebecca Bistline Schied

THE I. FRANK MOGAVERO HISTORY AWARD Awarded by the Department of History faculty to the graduating History or Social Studies major who best exemplifies a love for History and scholastic excellence in the discipline. Awarded to Jason Barone THE DR. THOMAS H. MORTON MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY Gold medal to a member of the graduating class for general excellence in Biology. Presented by the Niagara University Student Chapter of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Awarded to Matthew Bartock THE KEVIN MULKERNAWARD For the outstanding athlete in the senior class. The gift of the family and friends of the late Kevin Mulkern. Awarded to Teresa Arianne Healy THE NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLICACCOUNTANTS AWARD For the highest ranking student in four years of Accounting. The gift of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Awarded to Suzanne Marie Curry THE FATHER JAMES O'KEEFE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES For general excellence in Foreign Languages. Awarded to Jay Rank (French) Awarded to Dana Levy (Spanish)

THE EVERETTW. OCKERMAN AWARDS For excellence in academic concentration in honor of Dr. Everett W. Ockerman, Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics & Commerce. Awarded to Suzanne Marie Curry (Accounting) Awarded to Joseph Ryan Sferra (Supply Chain Management) Awarded to Cara Elizabeth Diati (Management) Awarded to Rebecca Bistline Schied (Marketing) Awarded to Jason Alexander Fischer (Economics) Awarded to Kasey Lynn Rhade (International Business) Awarded to Daniel James Schasel (Finance)

THE DR. JOHN J. REEDY MEMORIAL AWARD A Gold Medal awarded for high academic achievement to a member of the graduating Biology class who is a varsity athlete. Awarded to Juliet Schulz THE SENIOR ACCOUNTINGAWARD For excellence in Accounting. The gift of the Niagara University Alumni Association. Awarded to Suzanne Marie Curry THE SERTOMA AWARD Awarded to a Niagara County Political Science or Criminal Justice major for academic excellence. Awarded to Patrick William Linnane (Criminology/Criminal Justice)

THE JAMES D. PHILLIPS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Awarded annually by the Niagara Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to a Niagara University Senior Business Major who has achieved academic excellence and has performed significant service to either the University or the Niagara Falls community. Awarded to Daniel Jeffrey Montante

Recognition of Distinctive Scholarship This recognition is reserved for advanced transfer students who are ineligible for regular Commencement Honors but who have achieved a minimum scholastic average of 3.25. College of Arts and Sciences Kaitlyn S. Border Susan M. Doherty Jarrod R. Glenn Angela Sarah Koetzle Katie Marie Lawson Miriam Anne Janet MacLaren Ashley A. H. Maloney Rebecca B Pickerd Joseph G. Pinckney Donna L. Poirier Vanessa Diane Pollard Stephanie Dawn Reilley Chelsea Lynn Spencer Yolanda Ann Spencer Diane M. Taylor John Selden Taylor Jr. Deanna L. Tedesco Nina E. Wallace College of Education Jennifer S. Hoess Jennifer Kathryn McGuire

College of Business Administration Lori Ann Aquino Stephanie Barie Michael Garrett Bevacqua Laura Jessica Bratley Scott David Eggert Cheryl Ann Gutierrez Jacqueline Concetta Shoen Brian Christopher Slomka Garrett J. Urie Isetta Michal Ware College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Jeannie C. Erickson Jasmine Fields Catherine Marie Girard Elizabeth Shay Krieger Daniel R. Lajoie Jeannette M. Lane Samantha Lesterhuis Tara Lynn Murray Allison Elizabeth Nemi Chelsea Victoria Newton Sarah Faye Pike Christopher A. Ver Hagen