2009.03.31 > For Immediate Release
contact: Wendy Townley - University Relations
phone: 402.554.2762 - email: wtownley@unomaha.edu

Students Recognized at Honors Week

Omaha - The following University at Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) students were recognized during Honors Week, March 23-27.

The annual, weeklong celebration celebrates academic excellence, campus leadership and volunteerism among UNO’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students.

“For a full century now, UNO students have set high expectations for themselves and continually exceed their own goals time and time again,” said Chancellor John Christensen. “This is a day of pride and joy at UNO, especially during this Centennial year. The accomplishments of the men and women set a standard of excellence for our university and our community.”

Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Awards

Scholarships are awarded to graduate students who have completed at least 18 hours of graduate work, demonstrated excellence in performance and have been admitted for candidacy with a grade point of 3.5.

Tyler Holzer
English
College of Arts and Sciences

Tusty Zohra
Criminology and Criminal Justice
College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Undergraduate Major Honorees

Honorees selected by departments in which they are majoring must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.33 and are selected on the basis of academic achievement in addition to their contributions to the university and the community.

College of Arts and Sciences

Erica K. Anderson
Environmental Studies

Molly S. Carroll
English

Kathryn P. Clouse
Foreign Language

James J. Conradi
Environmental Studies

Megan J. Darby
English

Rachel T. Dick
Women’s Studies

Robert A. Edon
Physics

Michael J. Engelkemier
Geography

Andrew M. Halm
Foreign Language

David A. Loscutoff
Mathematics

Rebecca G. Moshman
Geology

Curtis Hammer
History

Ashlie N. Henry
Foreign Language

Jon M. Graves
Physics

Mallory A. Martineau
Psychology

Ryan D. Murphy
Latino/Latin American Studies

Humaira B. Qasimyar
Biotechnology

Justin S. Ritonya
Chemistry

Lucas M. Seiler
Biology

Michael A. Sustaita
Psychology

L. David Swensen
Religion

Stephan P. Tobin
Political Science

Christina L. Upton
Economics

Tim J. Wade
English

College of Engineering

Austin K. Brockmeier
Computer and Electronics Engineering

Jason J. Craig
Construction Management

College of Business Administration

Christy L. Armendariz
Human Resources Management

Jason M. Cooper
Economics

Nicholas J. German
Management

Carley D. Hunzeker
Accounting

Kimberly J. Kesler
Corporate Finance

Troy J. Kush
Entrepreneurship

Raymon A. LeBlanc
Investment Science

Nicole E. Massara
Marketing

Nicole M. McKernan
Banking and Finance

College of Education

Melissa A. Chohon
Athletic Training

Emily A. Geopforth
Elementary Education

Julie A. Grotelueschen
Special Education

Brooke M. Hagenau
Elementary Education

Trenna L. Hart
Recreation Therapy

Katie L. Hubbell
Physical Education

Mariama Issoufou
Community Health Education

Bobbie J. Johnson
School Health Education

Makayla N. Patrick
Elementary Education

Danielle L. Ray
Exercise Science

Tricia L. Soares
Speech-Language Pathology

Christopher A. Villarreal
Secondary Education

Lynnette R. Wieger
Library Media

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Aaron F. Karpisek
Aviation

Angelena R. Killmer
Social Work

Ashley L. Rodriguez Reed
Goodrich Program

Jason P. Rotterdam
Aviation

Kyle J. Sempek
Criminology and Criminal Justice

College of Public Affairs and Community Service Division of Continuing Studies

Nancy A. Archdekin
General Studies/Foreign Language

Catherine M. Carlson
General Studies/General Administration

Jamie C. Gibson
General Studies/Non-profit Administration

Alfred M. Kierstad, Jr.
General Studies/Geography

Magee R. Kopecky
General Studies/History

Ellen Majewski
General Studies/Biology

Michael J. Perolio
General Studies/Mass Communications

Vicky J. Ross
General Studies/Psychology

Marla J. Smith-Hester
General Studies/Gerontology

College of Information Science and Technology

Dean E. Glazeski
Computer Science

Bradley R. Haas
Information Assurance

Laura E. Heuermann
Bioinformatics

Robert J. LaMagna-Reiter
Management Information Systems

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Nicole R. Baxley
Speech

Cody J. Cheshier
Broadcasting

Angela U. Drakeford
Studio Art

Julie A. Helms
Art History

Natasha Kessler
Writer’s Workshop

Michaela A. Knipe
Journalism

Adam J. Reidelbach
Music Performance

Ashley L. Rodriguez Reed
Art Education

Nicholas A. Romero
Music Education

Rachel A. Samson
Theatre

Dean’s Award Winners

Mallory A. Martineau
Major/Track: Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences

Nicole M. McKernan
Major/Track: Banking and Finance
College of Business Administration

Laura E. Heuermann
Major/Track: Bioinformatics
College of Information Science and Technology

Julie A. Grotelueschen
Major/Track: Special Education
College of Education

Austin J. Brockmeier
Major/Track: Computer and Electronics Engineering
College of Engineering

Angelena R. Killmer
Major/Track: Social Work
College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Ashley L. Rodriguez Reed
Major/Track: Art Education
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Ellen J. Majewski
Major/Track: General Studies (Biology, Physical Education, and Health Education)
College of Public Affairs and Continuing Studies/Division of Continuing Studies

Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Outstanding Undergraduate Award

Mallory A. Martineau

Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Outstanding Leadership

Nicole Massara

Service Learning Award

Elena Davis

Outstanding Student Athlete Awards

Troy Kush
Major/Track: Small Business Management
College of Business Administration

Tara Wegehaupt
Major/Track: Physical Educational
College of Education

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UNO is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The celebration recognizes the partnership among the City of Omaha, its citizens and UNO to build a vibrant and dynamic community. The centennial theme is “UNO: Central To Our City Since 1908.” This theme acknowledges the past contributions of UNO to the community and sets the stage for great things to come.

UNO, inaugurated in 1968, emerged from the Municipal University of Omaha, established in 1931, which grew out of the University of Omaha founded in 1908. For Centennial information, go to http://www.unomaha.edu/100/.