College News UpdateCollege of Education, Health and Human Development

MAY 2011Special Edition

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2011 Commencement

Edition

T he College of Education, Health and Human Development at Montana State University concluded the 2010-2011 academic year two weeks ago with numerous events. This special edition issue of

College News Update highlights the celebrations during Commencement Week, concluding with the main commencement ceremony on May 7 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

After a week of intense finals, many faculty,

staff and students relaxed at the college’s fourth annual recognition reception and

end-of-the-year celebration, held on May 5 at the Stadium Club. Awards were presented to outstanding faculty, staff,

graduating seniors, and graduate students.

4th Annual

Recognition Reception and

End-of-the-Year Celebration

Health Enhancement awardee Alyssa Herbst and Dr. Baker

Jayne Downey congratulates Lynn Kelting-Gibson, Outstanding Service Award

Larry Baker, Jayne Downey present Milana Lazetich with employee awardOutstanding grad student

Dawn Silva and Larry BakerTech Ed awardee Brent Powell and Jayne Downey

Larry Baker and Sandy Bailey, Outstanding Service Award

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Recognition Awards

for 2011

Outstanding Graduating SeniorsKailyn Dorhauer—Health and Human

PerformanceAdrianna Willoughby—Family &

Consumer SciencesHanna Gertiser—Nutrition ScienceKilani Morris—Dietetics Emily Linker—Community HealthAlyssa Herbst—Health Enhancement K-12Brent Powell—Technology EducationRebecca Bjerke—Elementary Education

Outstanding Graduate StudentsLyra Leigh-Nedbor—Sustainable Food

SystemsMaggie Durham—CounselingKatelyn Taylor—Exercise Physiology &

NutritionDawn Silva—Adult & Higher EducationRoberta Bizardie—Educational LeadershipJeanne Moe—Curriculum & Instruction

Barbara Miller Award for Outstanding Student in Health Enhancement

Blaine Pederson

Outstanding Faculty in Health and Human Development

Rebecca Koltz—Outstanding TeacherDr. Sandy Bailey—Outstanding ServiceDr. Bethany Letiecq—Outstanding Research

Outstanding Faculty in EducationDr. Scott Davis—Outstanding TeacherDr. Lynn Kelting-Gibson—

Outstanding ServiceDr. Carrie Meyers—Outstanding

Research

Outstanding Staff MembersMilana Lazetich—Outstanding ClassifiedEmployeeSara King—Outstanding Professional Employee

2011 Awards for Excellence Nominees and Recipients (awarded by the Alumni Association and the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce at a banquet in February)

Adrianna Willoughby—nominee for HHDTia Pester—nominee for HHDCharlotte Erickson—nominee for HHDKilani Morris—nominee for HHDBrian Kessler—recipient for HHDEmily Linker—recipient for HHDSarah Albertson—recipient for HHDGraison Gibbs—recipient for Education Caitlin Weaver—recipient for Education

Left: Becca Bjerke receives award from Dr. Baker. Above: Department Head Mark Nelson presents award to Adrianna Willoughby.

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Alumni Return to Campus for Reunions

Alumni for the classes of 1941, 1951, and 1961 returned to campus on May 6 to celebrate their class reunions. The

Department of Education hosted a reception and tours of Reid Hall and Romney Gym for education and physical education alumni. A ribbon cutting ceremony, reception, and tour was held in Herrick Hall for home economics alumni and donors to celebrate the recent completion of renovations of the foods lab, nutrition lab, child development center, and classrooms.

Carol Roehm, Advisory Committee chair, Dr. Larry Baker, and Marillyn Thomas, Advisory Committee member, cut the ribbon to commemorate renovations in Herrick.

Professor Laura Massey, retired Professor Ramona Martz-Baden, and Marillyn Thomas at Herrick reception.

Dr. Baker visits with education alumni at the Dean’s Lunch.

Left: Education alumna Kerry Hanson welcomes returning alumni to campus for the tree planting ceremony.

Right: MSU students Tiffanie Wichman, Jamie Diehl, Kaitlyn Lyders, and Sara Norby help serve refreshments at the Herrick reception.

Education alumni enjoy the Dean’s Lunch in Hannon Hall.

Professor Debby Haynes (R) visits with two FCS teachers, Penny Wiley (L) and Patsy Olmstead (center).

Above: Modeling a hat of former Home Ec professor, Marj Paisley

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I n the afternoon of May 6, departments hosted receptions for

graduating students and their families. It was a time to meet college friends and visit with faculty one last time before commencement. Education students and families met in Reid Hall, while health and human development students

met in Herrick Hall and Romney’s new exercise science teaching lab.

Department

Receptions

Right: Nutrition faculty Coleen Kaiser, Melody Anacker, Mary Miles, and Alison Harmon at HHD reception in Herrick Hall.

Nancy Colton visits with students and parents at a reception in Romney Gym.

John Seifert congratulates grad student Katelyn Taylor.

Above: Amber Young, Caitlyn Bauer, Kristi Knaub and Mrs. Knaub enjoy the education reception in Reid Hall.

Sandy Osborne (R) talks with graduates at FCS reception in Herrick Hall.

Education students share memories of their last four years.

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Commencement DayT he 115th

commencement ceremony was held at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on May 7, 2011, celebrating the educational achievements of 2,616 graduating students. This year, the university held two main ceremonies for the colleges, encouraging all students to attend. Every student was recognized as they walked across the stage to receive their degree covers. The College of Education, Health and Human Development took part in the morning ceremony, which also included the College of Agriculture, the College of Business, and the College of Engineering. EHHD had 220 undergraduates and graduates who were eligible to receive degrees. Congratulations to our outstanding students!

The Main Event

Tech ed grads Brent Powell, John Marks, Reece Dringle, and Jeff Dehn bring up the end of the line.HHD Faculty Holly Bolton

and Rebecca Koltz in regalia.

Below: EHHD grads waiting for processional

Cyndi Meldahl, Milana Lazetich, and Tracy Krushenky check in grads before the main ceremony.

Grads attempt to line up in alphabetical order by major

Thanks!!

Congratulations!