Muenster, who stepped down as USD Foundation President in December, still manages special projects for the Foundation. He will deliver remarks to a graduating class of 263 students. As president of the USD Foundation for 10 years, Muenster helped grow the Foundation’s assets from $50 million in 1998 to more than $200 million in 2007. He also oversaw the success of “Campaign South Dakota,” an ambitious undertaking that raised $134 million for scholarships, campus improvements and faculty support at The U. For more than four decades, Muenster has served USD in a variety of capacities, includingassistant professor of political science, director of the Institute of Public Affairs and vice president of University Relations.

Besides his multifaceted career at USD, Muenster’s diverse résumé includes stints in politics and business. In 1970, Muenster began a five-year period as chief of staff to Gov. Richard Kneip. He was a vice president and partner with Robinson & Muenster Associates, Inc., a research firm located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and he served as director of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce from 1994 to 1997. In addition to receiving a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska, Muenster was named an Honorary Alumnus of USD in 1978. The new university center, presently under construction on the USD campus, will be named the Theodore R. and Karen K. Muenster University Center – after Muenster and his wife, Karen, a former state legislator.

Summer commencement ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. on the lawn between East Hall and Slagle Hall on the USD campus. The candidates for degrees are listed below in alphabetical order by state or country and hometown.

California

San Diego - Jennifer Darlene Fierro, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Political Science

Colorado

Fort Collins - Brittany Ann Bessert, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Lafayette - Megan L. Miller, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Littleton - James Andrew Naifeh, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

Iowa

Afton - Cindy L. Brown-Weis, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Akron - Ashley Jean Martin, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Chariton - Muffin Elaine Morris, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Council Bluffs - Mikala Jo Larsen, Specialist in Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Krista Leah Morrison, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Danbury - Rochelle Lea Maynard, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Hornick - Mark Matthew Madsen, Master of Arts, History; Kingsley - Jason Lee Byers, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Larchwood - Calleen Marie Roemen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Le Mars - Heather Marie Sitzmann, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Sheldon - Kelly Beth Mueting, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Sioux Center - Jamie Nicole Nieuwsma, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Sioux City - Bethany Lynn Bravo, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Annie Laurie Cory, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Megan Rose Kneifl, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Kari G. Kurtz, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Sarah Jean Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; St. Ansgar - Ann C. Pleggenkuhl, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Storm Lake - Jean Marie Hull Bral, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Van Horne - David Francis Frazier, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Kansas

Independence - Ben Joseph Schlorholtz, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

Michigan

Livonia - Katie M. Rozum, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Minnesota

Baudette - Jason Jon Breuer, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Coon Rapids - Heidi Jo Braun, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Lakefield - Donald LeonNathan Hedrick, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Luverne - Timothy Jon Boen, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Musical Arts; Mankato - Paul A. Wyss, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Minneapolis - Judith A. Johnson, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Ortonville - Cassandra Rae Billiet, Doctor of Audiology, Audiology; Vernon Center - Jacy Corey Fry, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Missouri

St. Charles - Tyler Anthony McCoy, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Montana

Miles City - Ross Duane Powell, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Nebraska

Blair - Kristen Leigh Rhoades, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Coleridge - Kasey Lea Hansen, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Laurel - Mollie Ann Stapelman, Specialist in Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Omaha - Joseph Dale Pick, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Pierce - Stephanie Ann Eckstrom, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Technology; Prague - Ryan Matthew Mach, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Scribner - Lewis Joe Eggleston, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; South Sioux City - James Robert Stapleton, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Amanda Marie O'Neill, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish; Amanda Marie O'Neill, Bachelor of Business Administration, Spanish, Management; Stromsburg - Katie Diane Erickson, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Whiteclay - Jesse R. Clarke, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration; Yutan - Selena Elizabeth Osegueda, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

New Jersey

Greenfield - Zachary H. Palombo, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

North Dakota

Bismarck - Laura Entzel, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Fargo - Kelly Marie Bischoff, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Sanborn - Kari Nicole Berntson, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Technology

Pennsylvania

Bethlehem - Mary Elizabeth Long, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

South Dakota

Aberdeen - Virginia Laredo Elkhader, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Becky Ann Guffin, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Gwendolyn Dawn Weron, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Ryan Dewayne Olson Siebrasse, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Alcester - Karen Marie Nelson-Kirkebak, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Avon - Ruth A. Vandezande, Master of Arts, Special Education; Baltic - Paula Ann Hawks, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Belle Fourche - Hilary Claire Kindsfater, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Rebecca M. Bonnichsen, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Bernadette Marie Barnaud, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, French Studies; Beresford - Stephanie A. Schoellerman, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Bonesteel - Christopher Michael McGregor, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Brandon - D. Dawn Grim, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Brookings - Clark E. Hendrickson, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Burke - Aubrey Diane Mayer, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Chamberlain - Timothy Martin Mitchell, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Jennifer Marie Fox, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Kelsey Marie Fluke, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media and Journalism; Corsica - Scott William Muckey, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Dell Rapids - Nicole Kay Murphy, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Elkton - Kimberly Marie Godes, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Ethan - Amber Shirley Kummer, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, History; Fort Pierre - Alyssa Marie Kiesow, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Sciences; Garretson - Jacob A. Snyders, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Gayville - Larry B. Buffington, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation; Glenham - Darcy Dykhouse, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Hartford - Amanda Maye Kerkhove, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Hoven - Nicole Marie Rausch, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Huron - Nicole C. Hathaway, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Ann Elizabeth McLaury, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jay R. Fullerton, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Interior - Shannon Kay Amoitte, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Iroquois - Andrea Kathryn Walter, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Danielle Jo Geigle, Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders; Jefferson - Kimberlie J. Rice, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Kimball - Codi Christine Chambless, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology; Lake Preston - Matt Jensen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Mission Hill - Kimberly A. Olson, Master of Music, Music; Mitchell - Linda Marie McEntee, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Jeffrey John Mehlhaff, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Political Science; Mobridge - Brandie L. Hardcastle, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Susanna Mae Harlow, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Onida - Jess Daniel Gilland, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Penelope Smith, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Parker - Jodie Lynn Mark, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy; Parkston - Angela Marie Sivertsen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Max Michael Leischner, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Pierre - Veronica Connolly Pietz, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Janelle Krause Toman, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Aimee May Vogel, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Megan Marie Robertson, Bachelor of Science, Anthropology; Shawn Johnathan Ludemann, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Nicole Lynn Ormesher, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Rapid City - Craig J. Bailey, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Dionne Kopp Eastmo, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Monty Robinson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Elizabeth K. Venenga, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Angela Dawn McNeal, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Brian E. Moser, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Laura Rae Gulk, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Nancy L. Budden, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; John Joseph Dunham, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Melanie Rachel Olsen, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Jerilyn Jo Powell, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Geoffrey Michael Sheehy, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Madison Renae Oslund, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Natasha Lara Estes, Bachelor of Science, Art, Psychology; Stephanie May Klock, Bachelor of Science, Social Work, Psychology; Salem - Debra J. Eichacker, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Scotland - Linda Jean Haynes, Master of Arts, Special Education; Kevin James Kocer, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Amber Marie Buck, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Selby - Taeh Tressa-Tayler Thorstenson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Sioux Falls - Julie Ann Ashworth, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Torine DeHaai, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Sandra Jo Huber Leonard, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Patricia C. LaVelle, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Tracy Lynn Vik, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Amanda Lynn Archer, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Ashley Rae Artz, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Tara Ann Bassett, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Charity Ahna Condon, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Dana Allison Dierks, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Ryan M. Engdahl, Master of Arts, Psychology; Annette Jo Gering, Master of Arts, Special Education; Jeff John Gordon, Master of Arts, History; Russell J. Townsend, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Van J. Carmody, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Adam Wayne Meyer, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Abby Marie O'Hara, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Marjorie Ellen Spangler, Master of Music, Music; Barbra J. Kelly, Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting; Paula J. Gapp, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Andrew J. Preiss, Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training; Julie Lynn Zimmerman, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, English; Mark Lee Griebel, Bachelor of Science, Earth Science; Sarah A. Hansen, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media and Journalism; Nicholas Neil Moeller, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Eric Steven Sandhurst, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Dan Cook, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Anthony Joseph Goldammer, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Nathan T. Johnke, Bachelor of Science, Recreation; Jennifer Marie Ballard, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Lynsey K. Moller, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Spearfish - Danielle Rose Brady, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Jane M. Klug, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Laura Lloyd-Smith, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Sturgis - Michael L. Isaacson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Allison Rae Lindsay, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Tea - Lynn Ann Pick, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Craig Thomas Atkins, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Nicole Marie Hostetler, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Medical Technology; Tripp - Casey W. Fideler, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Vermillion - W. Rusty Reynolds, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Sujuan Ye, Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Science & Statistics; Genevieve Marie Evans Taylor, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Jaime L. Berry, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation; Constance Kathryn Birgen, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Michael P. Flaherty, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Dustin Adam Larson, Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology; Elizabeth B. Mergenthal, Master of Arts, Communication Studies; Patricia Faye Schwasinger, Master of Arts, Special Education; Mary G. Vickrey, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Lindsay J. Zortman, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; James Frederick Zuercher, Master of Arts, English; Joseph C. Jamison, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Deepti Bijayananda Naik, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Eric D. Omdahl, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration; Bohong Xu, Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting; Eric J. Holmes, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration; Lisa Ann Korcuska, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Hariharaputhiran Subramanian, Master of Science, Chemistry; Saravana Kumar Thauman Pillai, Master of Science, Chemistry; Mark Messmer, Bachelor of Arts, English, Contemporary Media and Journalism; Brett M. Mockler, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Devin A. Toft, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media and Journalism; Christopher M. Schloss, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Volin - Tami Lee Jueden, Master of Arts, Special Education; Wall - Summer Lynn Jakopak, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Watertown - Elizabeth Anne Iverson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Webster - Rachel Ann Delaney, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Winner - Brian P. Kellar, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration; Woonsocket - Jonathan Dean Moe, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Yankton - Amanda Darlene LaCroix, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Alyssa Sue Roth, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Anne Christina Messler, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Stephanie Ann Ziegler, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Utah

American Fork - Ann B. Herd, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Virginia

Crozet - Todd K. Ober, Master of Arts, Mathematics

Wyoming

Casper - Shawna L. Hicks, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

China

Hubei Province - LingLing Li, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences; Nanchang - Jie Yang, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Taiwan

Nantou - Chia-Ming Wu, Master of Science, Chemistry; Pingtung - Szu-Yuan Peng, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

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