Day, former director of the University Art Galleries and curator of the University's distinguished Oscar Howe Collection, will deliver remarks to a graduating class of 262. Before joining USD's art faculty in 1976, Day began his teaching career at Mount Marty College in Yankton, S.D. In addition to serving as chair of the Department of Art, he was also dean of the College of Fine Arts from 1980 until 2004. Day also served as USD Vice President for Academic Affairs during the 1984-85 academic year.

As director of the University Art Galleries since its beginning in 1977, Day has overseen more than 50 major exhibitions, including several nationally touring exhibits. His expertise on the life and art of renowned Native American artist Oscar Howe was instrumental in establishing the Oscar Howe Archives and Oscar Howe Memorial Association at USD. Day has lectured and written on Howe for more than 30 years as well as organized several Howe exhibits. A recipient of the South Dakota Governor’s Award for Outstanding Support for the Arts by an Individual, Day holds a master of fine arts degree from the University of Notre Dame. In 2003, he received the Western American Award from the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The U's final summer commencement ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Candidates receiving degrees are listed below.

Alabama

Montgomery - Latricia McNeel Pridgen, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Thomasville - Wyatt Duke Boutwell, Master of Arts, Political Science

 

Arkansas

Greenwood - Kelly Louise Mabery, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

 

Colorado

Broomfield - Angela Dea O'Loughlin, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism

 

Georgia

Atlanta - Marcia P. Hawk, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Watkinsville - Kara Elizabeth Vick, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

 

Illinois

Aurora - Patricia Marie Carley, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

 

Iowa

Akron - Ann Marie Johnson, Master of Business Administration,

Garner - April Vlaanderen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Lawton - Michael Jon Dashner, Master of Business Administration,

Marshalltown - Katie Sue Cruikshank, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Rock Rapids - Cheryl Lynne Tatro, Master of Music,

Sergeant Bluff - Angela Dawn Bemus, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Sheldon - Rebecca Ann Shea, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Sibley - Carrie Anna Van Engen, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology; Jeffrey Joseph Nasers, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Sioux Center - Krysta Marie Kooi, Master of Arts, Special Education

Sioux City - Tiffany Marie Quinze, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Merritt Michael Groh, Master of Public Administration; Matthew Thomas Thomsen, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Matthew Lee Gieselman, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Christina Marie Peck, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Ronald F. Perera, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation

Spencer - Christopher Nathan Anderson, Specialist in Education, Technology for Education & Training

 

Michigan

Midland - James Ryan McCandless, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Traverse City - Joseph Mark Barron, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

 

Minnesota

Clarkfield - Douglas Lee Binsfield, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Hills - Blake Richard Hanisch, Master of Professional Accountancy

Mankato - Todd Gerald Leech, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Maple Grove - Brooke Leone Youds, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Marshall - Dustin Everett Hinckley, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Moorhead - Kathleen Irene Stompro, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Worthington - Amber Kristine Johannsen, Bachelor of Science, Sociology

 

Mississippi

Oxford - Melinda Lee Price, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration

 

Nebraska

Battle Creek - Nehemia Dean Volquardsen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration

Chadron - Karen Adel Enos, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Crawford - Robert Joseph Witte II, Master of Science, Chemistry

Dakota City - Pa Dra Lee, Master of Arts, English

Niobrara - Nichole Lynn Tarr, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training

Omaha - John Henry Kolbe, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Wakefield - Jenna Mae McAfee, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Wayne - Kimberley Kay Halle, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology; Carol Jessica McGuire, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

 

New Jersey

Somerset - Dennise Y. Garcia-Sevilla, Master of Arts, Psychology

 

North Dakota

Beulah - Holly Jo Heringer, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Bismarck - Sheila J.S. Hager, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Cindy Marie Hulm, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Mandan - Jessica Lynn Gustin, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

 

Ohio

Columbus - James Richard Monroe, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

 

South Dakota

Aberdeen - Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Robert Jason Uttermark, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Nathan L. Netzer, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Amber Lynn Luitjens, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Agar - Patrick D. Frederick, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Alcester - Joshua Andrew Clark, Master of Arts, History

Avon - Heidi N. Moser, Master of Arts, Special Education

Beresford - Mary Elizabeth VanderLaan, Master of Arts, Special Education; Thomas James Merriman, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Lacey Ann Gillette, Bachelor of Arts, English

Brookings - Amy J. Stoel, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Canistota - Andrea Gail Bjornestad, Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling & Psychology in Education

Canton - Laura Amy Jacobs, Master of Arts, English; Beckie Jo Petterson, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Kyle E. Mulder, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Chamberlain - Aaron B. Larson, Master of Arts, Theatre; Robert Charles Rauenhorst, Jr., Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Colman - Mary Beth Zwart, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Crooks - Chandra Lynn Anderson, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Megan Ann McAreavey, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Dakota Dunes - Cameron Alexander Martin, Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics

Elk Point - Darcy A. Raker, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Jennifer Iva Fredericksen, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Joellen Lynn Groethe, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Eureka - TiAnn Rae Rau, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Fairview - Kimberly Dee Blankespoor, Master of Arts, Special Education

Fort Pierre - Bridget K. Ambur, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Garretson - Lucas Mark Johnson, Master of Professional Accountancy

Geddes - Lacee Marie Mills, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Harrisburg - Christopher J. Koopman, Master of Business Administration,

Hartford - Jeff Eugene Danielsen, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Glenda J. Knuth, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Amber Marie Kristensen, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Stephanie M. Lowry, Master of Business Administration,

Huron - Joshua Wade Bergquist, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Dustin LeRoy Mees, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Eric Michael Hall, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Naomi Beth Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Irene - Bridget Renaye Sees, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Jefferson - Amanda Lee Begnoche, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Kyle - Laura Ellen Craniey, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training

Langford - Tamira M. Jondahl, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Lead - Tiffany Anne Richardson, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Lennox - Mary Eileen Fink, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Heather Christine Schwebach, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Amanda Kay Vietor, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; John William Lang, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

McCook Lake - Rebecca Ann Rieken, Master of Arts, Special Education; Emily Collett Harms, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Milbank - Adam David Halvorson, Master of Business Administration,

Mitchell - Brittni Ann Konrad, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Parker - Ashley Marie Osterkamp, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Katrina M. Kirchner, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Pierre - Wade S. Pogany, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Kelsee Leigh Larsen, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology; Shawn Johnathan Ludemann, Master of Business Administration; Corey Steven Landeen, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Platte - Chase Thomas Hirt, Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Rapid City - Mark S. Kjellerson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Kim Jack Morey, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Bethany K. Herrboldt, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Erin Elizabeth Lehmann, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Matthew G. Janes, Master of Business Administration; Benjamin Douglas Kading, Master of Business Administration; Gregory Sherman Oleson, Master of Public Administration; Donna F. Hanks, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Duane Paul Martenson, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Kyle Ray Linster, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation

Redfield - Heather Rae Muellenberg, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration

Redig - Tina Kumley Barnes, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Rosholt - Christine M. Eide, Master of Business Administration,

Salem - Tyler Joseph VanEmmerik, Master of Business Administration,

Selby - Sarah Marie Pfeifle, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art

Sherman - Jessica Jodi Quissell, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Sioux Falls - Tara Nikole Miller, Doctor of Medicine; Matthew David Alley, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Susan I. McAdaragh, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Lisa Kay Griebel, Master of Arts, History; Ashley Rose Hanson, Master of Arts, Psychology; Margaret Ann Jensen, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Mallory R. McCollister, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology; Michael B. Putnam, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Justin Michael Simundson, Master of Arts, History; Kimberly A. Bertsch, Master of Business Administration; Miranda Madelyn Feterl, Master of Business Administration; Jameson Colin McGrann, Master of Business Administration; Jonathan Jeff Heyden, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Joni Lynn Krueger, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Elizabeth McDonald, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Revathi V. Padmanabhuni, Master of Science, Chemistry; Amy M. Worthington, Master of Science, Biology; Maren Elizabeth Colon, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Benjamin Bernard Gutnik, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Stephen Patrick Smith, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Cody Alan Alderman, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Catherine A. Flicek, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Kalyn Longstaff, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Trevor Lyle Lorenz, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Seth James Schonewill, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Caroline Anne Srstka, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Jessica Elizabeth Dunn, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Stephanie Lynn Kucer, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies; Mako Kadir Osman, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Spearfish - Keyra Jeanné Comer, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Kelsey Anne Higbee, Master of Music; Benjamin Say, Master of Science, Computer Science

Springfield – Billie Jo Roby McQuistan, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Sturgis - Christopher C. Pankratz, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Tyndall - Todd Ryan Dvoracek, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration

Vermillion - Kathryn Burton Grey, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences; Sonia Shokeen, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences; Donavan G. DeBoer, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Junyi Dai, Master of Arts, Psychology; Cullen Robert Iverson, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Jessie N. Rasmussen, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Scott Allen Larsen, Master of Business Administration; Michael Suing, Master of Music; Bryan L. Bonhorst, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Caleb R. Caton, Master of Science, Biology; Arin Dorsh, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Brandi S. Hansen, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Rebekah M. Jessen, Master of Science, Biology; Deepthi Yashoda Naga Bhogadhi, Master of Science, Chemistry; Joseph W. Pray, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Tonja Marie Smith, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Pauline A. Chasing Hawk Pourier, Bachelor of Arts, American Indian Studies; Christopher John Healy, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Peter D. Kuzila, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Dennis Michael Roy, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Cody W. McCall, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; William W. Clark, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Shaneka Shana Kaye Parkes, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Dwayne Michael Snodgrass, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Adam R. Hansen, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Sonja Marie Merrigan, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Volin - Elizabeth McKay Freeburg, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration

Wagner - Charles Joseph Stastny, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration

Watertown - Sarah Michelle Varilek, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Matthew Alan Kranz, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Woonsocket - Rodrick Thomas Weber, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Worthing - Briana D. Hulett, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training

Yankton - Joseph Brian Lefdal, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Tara Lynn Anderson, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Kelly Jane Bilbrey, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Matthew S. Christensen, Master of Arts, English; Amanda Sue Dietz, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Kate Joanna Gertsema-Hamilton, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Kim Marie Johnson, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Peggy Jean Schortzman, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Nicholas Ryan Perry, Associate of Arts; Eric Shelby Sorensen, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Maggie M. Youngberg, Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Recreation; Amy J. Doppenberg, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

 

Tennessee

Nashville - Ives Kenneth Wittman, Master of Arts, English

 

Texas

Arlington - Robert Michael McCall, Jr., Master of Arts, Psychology

 

Utah

Salt Lake City - Erik Jon Mutterer, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

 

Virginia

Richmond - Cathleen Brandi Ruch, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

 

Wisconsin

Gilman - Emily M. Burzynski, Master of Arts, Speech & Language Pathology

Neopit - Charles Michael Grignon, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

Oshkosh - Sara Elizabeth Hansman, Master of Business Administration

 

Canada

Salmon Arm - Leanne R. Dorish, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education

 

China

Gaoyou City - Yi Ju, Master of Professional Accountancy,

Jinan - Wenxia Xing, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Nanjing - Kai Mao, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences

Suzhou - Ling Zhang, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

 

Grenada

St. George's - Garnette Ray-Neil Roberts, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration

 

India

Sangareddy - Krishna Reddy Raghupathi, Master of Science, Chemistry

 

Lebanon

Beirut - Sabine G. Halaby, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology

 

Sri Lanka

Colombo - Gaya Indika Premachandra, Master of Business Administration,

 

Taiwan

Taichung - Chien-Hung Lin, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Pei-Lun Tsai, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction

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