UWSP announces local winter graduates

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 555 graduates during the university’s 2011 winter commencement ceremonies.

Graduates, their guests and faculty were addressed by UW System Regent Mark Bradley. Chancellor Bernie Patterson welcomed the participants and Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor Greg Summers recognized honor students and award winners.

Following the list of candidates for graduation are descriptions for the fields.

Nekoosa, WI

 Katelyn B Bechard, BS, Sociology;  Andrew C Bowden, BA, Psychology;  Lisa A Krenz, BS, Sociology

Port Edwards, WI

Alan M Eichsteadt, BS, Business Administration

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Ashley G Biedenbender, BS, Psychology; Stephanie L Gerzmehle, BS, Soil and Land Management; *Gavin J Grubofski, BA, Political Science, History; William D Hascall, BS, Public Admin & Policy Analysis; **Cassandra M Kilponen, BA, Psychology;  Tiffany A Koeshall, BA, Communication-Interpersonal & Organizational; Andy L Kramer, BS, Wildlife Ecology-Research & Mgmt; *Mark D Krommenacker, BS, Physical Education;  Carole A Pelot, MSHCR, Human and Community Resources;  Marissa L Rebischke, MSEG, Education (General);  Andrew V Ritchay, BA, Business Administration-Marketing;  Amanda L Schmidt, BA, English;  Michelle R Tell, BS, Biology; ***Michele L Totzke, BS, Family & Consumer Sciences-Teacher Education;  Danielle N Witter, BS, Psychology;  Candice A Wolosek, BS, Biology

*** Summa Cum Laude

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

Degree descriptions:

BS – Bachelor of Science

BA – Bachelor of Arts

BFA – Bachelor of Fine Arts

BM – Bachelor of Music

MACOM – Master of Arts in Communication

MMED – Master of Music Education

MSCDA – Master of Science in Communicative Disorders-Audiology

MSCDP – Master of Science in Communicative Disorders-Speech and Language Pathology

MSEE – Master of Science in Education-Elementary Education

MSEG – Master of Science in Education-General

MSHCR – Master of Science in Human and Community Resources

MSNR – Master of Science in Natural Resources

MSNS – Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences

MSTB – Master of Science in Teaching with specialization in Biology

MSTE – Master of Science in Teaching with specialization in English

MSTH – Master of Science in Teaching with specialization in History

AUD – Doctor of Audiology

Major: The hyphen following the major is the area of emphasis or option (art-two dimensional). A comma after the name of the major indicates a second (or third) major.