17 seniors honored at Fort Riley upon completion of Upper Iowa University degrees
FORT RILEY, Kansas (January 11, 2011) – Seventeen Upper Iowa University seniors were honored recently during ceremonies at Fort Riley, Kansas, which celebrated students who have completed degree requirements through the on-base educational programs. Fort Riley Education Services is a college/university consortium that includes Upper Iowa University, Central Michigan University, University of Mary, Southwestern College, Central Texas College and Barton Community College. Students recognized at the ceremony also included seniors who completed their degrees through TUI University, Thomas Edison State College, and Hutchinson Community College.
Speaker for the ceremony was Col. Kevin Brown, commander of the Fort Riley Garrison. Wayne Converse, UIU South Central Regional Director, also participated.
The following UIU students (and the degree they have completed) were honored during the Fort Riley ceremonies:
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Robert P Bennett |
Business Administration |
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Stephanie C. Benton |
Human Services |
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Eric K. Bundy |
Management |
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Sophia M. Carranza |
Criminal Justice |
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SPC Daryl Chen |
Social Science |
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1LT Sam L. Curry |
Public Administration |
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Jason R. Desjardins |
Social Science |
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Jimmy P. Garber |
Business Administration |
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Jennifer K. Gerloff |
Accounting |
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Merissa A. Hasselman |
Criminal Justice |
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SSG Binyam T. Mengestu |
Public Administration |
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William M. Morgan |
Public Administration |
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Patricia A. Perez |
Human Resources Management |
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Antoniette C. Pickett |
Human Services |
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1LT Shadren L. Pond |
Social Science |
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Dannieka Price |
Psychology |
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Lorinda K. Tritt |
Human Services |
Contact:
Monica Bayer Heaton
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Phone: 563-425-5773
Cell: 515-291-2070
heatonm@uiu.edu
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to over 6,600 students—nationally and internationally—at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.