College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Commencement Program
139th Year of
COMMENCEMENT
Fall 2022
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Commencement
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
December 17, 2022
Order of Ceremony
Processional 2 – Colorado State Brass Quintet
Posting of the Colors – Wing Walker Honor Guard
National Anthem 1 – CSU Brass Ensemble
Welcome and Introductions –Dean Sue VandeWoude
Student Remarks –Isabelle Brintnall, Biomedical Sciences
Recognition of Outstanding Achievements of Graduates – Dr. Sandra Quackenbush
Presentation of Class – Dr. Quackenbush
Conferring of Degrees – Interim President Rick Miranda
Diploma Distribution and Recognition 2 – Department Heads
Welcome to the Alumni Association – CVMBS Alumni Representative
Closing Remarks and Announcements – Dean VandeWoude
Alma Mater and Recessional 2 – Colorado State Brass Quintet
College Marshal: Mr. Chase Weldon
Diploma Distribution: Dr. Phillip Quirk, Director, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program: Dr. Joshua Schaeffer, Associate Head, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences: Dr. Jennifer McLean, Associate Head, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, Dr. Quint Winger, Associate Professor and Associate Department Head for Biomedical Sciences
On the Platform
Dr. Rick Miranda, Interim President of Colorado State University
Mr. Brandon Hanlon, Vice President for University Operations/Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Kauline Cipriani, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
Dr. Sue VandeWoude, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Colin Clay, Executive Associate Dean, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Sandra Quackenbush, Professor, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Naomi Nishi, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Naomi Ward, Professor and Department Head, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Dr. Alexander Brandl, Professor, and Interim Department Head, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Dr. Quint Winger, Associate Professor and Associate Department Head for Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Phillip Quirk, Director, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
Dr. Joshua Schaeffer, Associate Head, Undergraduate Director, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Dr. Jennifer McLean, Associate Head, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Announcers
Dr. Olivia Arnold, Associate Professor, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Mr. Elliot Cooper, Academic Success Coordinator, Neuroscience
Mr. Pete Justice, Instructor, Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
Dr. Christianne Magee, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences
1 Audience will stand
2 Audience may remain seated
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Candidates for University Honors Scholar
Fall 2022
Dorian Berg-Harry, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Expression of µ-Opioid Receptors in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus of the Hypothalamus.
Caitlynn Doyle, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Discovering Connection and Expression: Movement as an Instrument for Growth for Children on the Autism Spectrum.
Kaitlin James, Microbiology major. Thesis title: Advancing Methodologies for in Vitro Drug Assessment under Conditions of Extreme Drug Tolerance.
Hanna Lewis, Biomedical Sciences major and Environmental Health minor. Thesis title: Analysis of Medical Provider Communication with Transgender/Gender Nonconforming Patients.
Julia Love, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Understanding Neuroendocrinology and Behavior of Induced Ovulators Using a Domestic Cat Model.
Brandon Lowry, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology concentration. Thesis title: Virtually the Same: Exploring the Effects of Standard Two-Dimensional Anatomical Models and Virtual Reality Models on Visuospatial Skills.
Katlyn Murphy, Microbiology major. Thesis title: Undergraduate STEM Students Attitudes Towards Science-Based Community Engagement.
Alissa Pessin, Biomedical Sciences major and Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Effects of Nutritional Supplementation on Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Old Horses.
Kristin Rugh, Microbiology major and Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Characterization of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in Canine Sarcomas.
Olivia Simpson-Klein, Biomedical Sciences major with Microbiology and Infectious Diseases concentration. Thesis title: Assessing Treatments for Acne Vulgaris: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Directions.
Shelby Smith, Neuroscience major with Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration and Italian Studies minor. Thesis title: Heavy Metals Sensitize Microglia to the Neuroinflammatory Effects of Bacterial Endotoxin through Activation of Nuclear Factor Kappa B.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Fall 2022
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dean Sue VandeWoude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences
Allenspach, Amber Nicole *
Anderson, Riley James
Book, Tristin Helen Marie
Brintnall, Isabelle Turner Kelley
Churchwell, Ashlyn Marie
Lewis, Hanna Kay * ^
Love, Julia Catherine
Lowry, Brandon Lee ^
Malatesta, Grace Alexandra
Murdock, Gabrielle C. *
Pessin, Alissa S. * ^
Rinehart, Caitlin
Schmelzer, Camryn Dale * =
Simpson-Klein, Olivia Nicole =
Stockley, Fallon Rose
Stokesberry, Samantha Jane ^
Environmental Health
Compton, Emily Margaret
Desch, Michael B. *
Houdesheldt, Lauren Mae
Kraus, Olivia Gabrielle
Meumann, Hannah Geneva
Nowak, Kathryn M. *
Peterson, Kelly Adair Fayne *
Microbiology
Bonella, Ke’Anna Ranaee *
Castorena Casillas, Lucero Guadalupe *
Dovidas, Kayla Marie
Forseth, Annaliese Margaret-Rose
James, Kaitlin Nicole
Keating, Carolyn Paige
Offermann, Aaron David *
Randall, Jenna Colleen * ^
Rugh, Kristin Mary * ^
Warren, Alaine Katelyn *
Neuroscience
Berg-Harry, Dorian Quinn
Chauvet, Philippine Elise *
Contorno, Hannah E.
Doyle, Caitlynn Colleen =
Fainelli, Shelby Anne *
Hattis, Joshua Adam
Hutchings, Lauren Elizabeth *
Koson, Brendan Shane
Lamczyk, Matthew Frederick
Machado Dionisio, Sofia
Mendoza, Estella Alejandra
Pankowski, William Wyatt
Pawlikowski, Judyta
Read, Margaret Lynn *
Seibel, Martha Angelica
Sherif, Merall Ahmed
Skyles, Joshua C. *
Wheeler, Emma Margaret
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded
Summer 2022
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Interim Dean Colin Clay
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences
Altamirano, Shidizja Merlinda *
Clausen, Kevin Andrew *
Egan, Sydney Anne
Moore, Juliana Josephine
Perez, Carolina Amber
Sinaloa Acosta, Nichole M.
Environmental Health
Boedigheimer, Jason Miller *
Dobbs, Baylee Elizabeth *
Lesansee, Jordan David
Phelps, Cole LaFave
Ruiz, Sidney J.
Saraduke, Madeline *
Microbiology
Kerby, Erin Julia ^
O’Toole, Paul Kevin =
Neuroscience
Morgan, Ryan Nicole
Richard, Abigail K. *
Schmidt, Isabella Grace
Silva Goytortuo, Denisse
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
‡ Awarded posthumously