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BOOR: Beef field day, stress management programs on tap

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Alicia Boor

There are two excellent programs that will be held at the end of September that I wanted to highlight this week. Both programs will be in Manhattan, and I am planning on leaving early from Hoisington both mornings and coming back after the programs.

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If you are interested in attending either of the programs, contact me at 620-793-1910 to carpool. You will need to register ahead of the programs. For any questions, contact the Great Bend office before the registration deadlines.

Quality stocker production strategies, cattle pain management, livestock theft and a panel discussion on how silage fits in growing diets are among topics planned for the 2018 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 20.

“We are excited to host the 19th annual edition of the KSU Beef Stocker Field Day,” says Dale Blasi, K-State Animal Sciences and Industry professor and beef cattle extension specialist. “Like all the other events in the past, we bring the latest information on marketing, nutrition, health and technology for attendees to apply to their operation.”

Hosted at the K-State Beef Stocker Unit (4330 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas), the event starts with registration and coffee at 9:30 a.m. and the program at 10:15 a.m. A barbecue lunch is provided and the day ends with an evening social, the “Cutting Bull’s Lament 2018” at 5:30 p.m. featuring prairie oysters and Call Hall ice cream. Attendees will also have a chance to tour the new student housing at the Beef Stocker Unit and observe some of the new products from Moly Manufacturing Inc.

Topics for this year’s agenda include:
• The Role of Stocker Producer Expectations in Cattle Buying Decisions
• Producer Panel: Why Silage Fits in my Growing Diets
• An Update on Pain Management in Cattle
• Quality Stocker Production Considerations
• The Tech Revolution, Wall Street, Baseball and the Cattle Industry
• Rethinking BRD Diagnosis
• Livestock Theft in Kansas
• Treatment Failures that are not BRD Related

This year’s event is sponsored by Merck Animal Health. Pre-registration fee for the Beef Stocker Field Day is $25 if paid by Sept. 13. More information and online registration is available at KSUbeef.org. After Sept. 13, attendees must pay $35 at the event. For more information, contact Lois Schreiner at 785-532-1267 or [email protected].

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Stress levels continue to climb in agriculture: Several years of low commodity prices, slipping farmland values and potential trade disruptions take a toll not only on balance sheets but farmers’ wellbeing.

 To help farmers, family members and others manage stress, K-State Research and Extension is hosting two one-day workshops in Dodge City and Manhattan.

 North Dakota State University extension specialist Sean Brotherson will present “Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins” on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Western State Bank Expo Center, 11333 US-283, in Dodge City. Lunch will be provided.

 The next day, Friday, Sept. 21, Brotherson will present the workshop in Manhattan at Kansas Farm Bureau, 2627 KFB Plaza. Lunch will be provided.

 “You don’t have to be a farmer to benefit from this workshop,” said Debra Bolton, K-State human ecology extension specialist based in Garden City. “All are welcome, including farm family members, businesses, extension agents and anyone who wants to learn about managing stress.”

 Each workshop day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $20, which covers meals and materials.

Online registration is available.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 620-793-1910

 

United Way Dine-Out Day at Freddy’s

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UWEC

The United Way of Ellis County will be hosting a Dine-Out Day with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Wednesday, September 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3305 Vine St. in Hays.

Come join in the social media fun! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the United Way and their 15 partner agencies.

Watch for upcoming Dine-Out Days with participating restaurants online at www.liveunited.us.

Call 785-628-8281 for more information.

Fort Hays State University announces Summer 2018 graduates

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FHSU University Relations

HAYS, Kan. – A total of 616 students completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the summer 2018 term.

Graduates are listed with their degrees and majors and, in parentheses, areas of concentration. The university conferred 149 graduate degrees (master’s, Education Specialist and Doctor of Nursing Practice), 454 bachelor’s degrees and 13 associate degrees. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing.

FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation.

Kansas graduates are arranged alphabetically by home county, city and ZIP. Graduates from other states are listed alphabetically by state, city and ZIP. International students are listed by country and city.

ALLEN
Iola (66749): Erica Lee Hunt, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

BARBER
Medicine Lodge (67104): Kara Sue Sill, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).

BARTON
Great Bend (67530): Aaron Eugene Blew, a Bachelor of Science in technology leadership.
Karisa Jo Cowan, a Master of Science in education administration.
Natalie Rene DeForest, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Christopher Lee Scheideman, a Master of Arts in English.
Markie Renee Umphrey, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

BOURBON
Fort Scott (66701): Jamie Rae Dawson, an Associate of General Studies (education).
Hanna Marie Murrell, a Bachelor of Science in business education (secondary education teacher licensure).

BROWN
Horton (66439): Crystal Hope Willich, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).

BUTLER
Andover (67002): Cameron J. Gutierrez, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Megan Dianne Russell, a Bachelor of Science in health studies.
David John Sagamang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Chanse Edwin Stephens, an Associate of General Studies (computer science studies).
Augusta (67010): Toby J. Ruder, a Master of Science in education administration.
Rose Hill (67133): Timothy Alan Shaner, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

CHAUTAUQUA
Cedar Vale (67024): Kathryn E. Massey, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).

CHEYENNE
St. Francis (67756): Bailey Morgan Cooper, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Sarah Marie Whitmore, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Rogie Aspen Wiswell, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

CLARK
Ashland (67831): Jorge A. Saravia, a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance (banking).
Minneola (67865): Amanda Rich, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).

CLAY
Clay Center (67432): Donice James, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Naomi Gayle Tenbrink, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

CLOUD
Concordia (66901): Tiraa A. Davis, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Torin Allen Fellows, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (health promotion and fitness programming).
Christian Joseph Wetter, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).

COFFEY
Gridley (66852): Melanie Ann Beyer, a Bachelor of Science in business education (corporate communitcation).

COMANCHE
Protection (67127): Ana Celeste Robles, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.

COWLEY
Udall (67146): Brenda Shawnae Mattson, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

CRAWFORD
Girard (66743): Shelby Callaway, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

DICKINSON
Chapman (67431): Kacy Marie Kilburn, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Herington (67449): Darlene Kay Griffiths, a Master of Science in education administration.

DOUGLAS
Baldwin City (66006): Carol Whaley, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Lawrence (66044): Amie Lynn Miller, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).
Lawrence (66046): Mary Katherine Bieker, a Bachelor of General Studies (biological studies).
Madison Pettie, an Associate of General Studies (human services).
Lawrence (66047): Brittany Foster, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).
David Harrison Longhurst, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lawrence (66049): Nicholas James Blessing, a Master of Professional Studies (political management).
Shelby Lyn Huggins, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).

ELLIS
Ellis (67637): Erica Jan Koser, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Harley Mikel Wright, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Hays (67601): Dalton Ray Chrisman, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Erin Deenihan, a Master of Science in Education (mathematics).
Moises Inacio DeLima, a Master of Arts in English (teachers of English for speakers of other languages).
Ryan Paul Engel, a Bachelor of Science in biology (natural resources).
Ian Garofalo, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Kyle David Goldenstein, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Jeremy Michael Hughes, a Master of Business Administration (human resource management).
Cody James Luebbers, a Bachelor of Arts in communication (public relations and advertising).
Yixuan Meng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Matthew Ryan Morris, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Richard Nelson, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Austin Garrett Palmateer, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (industrial technology).
Gage Andrew Reichert, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Yi Shi, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Brendon Michael Shroyer, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Raegan Leigh Snyder, a Bachelor of General Studies (biological studies).
Relaford Warren Stuart, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Amanda Micaela Urrego, a Bachelor of Arts in art education.
Manuel Urrego, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies.
Ruichun Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Xiaomeng Wang, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Samantha Marie Whisenant, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Tammie Lynn Williams, a Master of Science in Nursing (nursing education).
Zhiyuan Zhang, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Victoria (67671): Clayton Alan Rudman, a Bachelor of Science in technology leadership.

ELLSWORTH
Ellsworth (67439): Kevin Alan Johnston, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (exercise science).
Holyrood (67450): Tanner Jon Dahlke, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Connor Joseph Phelan, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).

FINNEY
Garden City (67846): Cody John Alexander, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Sara Lynn Bilberry, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Cody H. Cundiff, a Master of Science in psychology (experimental general).
Casey Wayne Hands, a Master of Liberal Studies (music).
Christopher Michael Johnson, a Master of Professional Studies (music composition).
Juan Jose Munoz, a Bachelor of Social Work.
Steven Michael Purgar, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Connor M. Schultz, a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
Trenton Specht, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Austin Willis Swender, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.

FORD
Bucklin (67834): Janae Esli Powell, a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders.
Dodge City (67801): Cristabell Citlaly Bernadac, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Lindsay Kay Brull, a Master of Science in education administration.
Daniel Joseph Calvin, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Uriel Campos, a Bachelor of Arts in English (writing).
Justin Lee Gemaehlich, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Cadence L. Keeten, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Jacob J. Kessler, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Kayleen Emilie Million, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting (public).
Tara Lynn Schraeder, a Master of Business Administration (human resource management).
Alejandra Velez, a Bachelor of Social Work.
Mollea Paige Wainscott, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

FRANKLIN
Pomona (66076): Stephanie Jo Wilson, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Princeton (66078): Nastasja Diane Bosserman, a Master of Science in speech-language pathology.

GEARY
Junction City (66441): Mariela Andrea Duran, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Edward Michael Pinkelman, a Bachelor of General Studies (justice studies).

GRAY
Montezuma (67867): Jason S. Britt, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.

HARVEY
Newton (67114): Brianne Faith Shores, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (studio).

HASKELL
Sublette (67877): Jaqueline Trejo, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (interior design).

HODGEMAN
Jetmore (67854): Kelsey Regan Cohoon, a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders.

JEFFERSON
Meriden (66512): Ashley E. Turpin, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Ozawkie (66070): Clarissa Elaine Cope, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Perry (66073): Caleb Emanuel Denton, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Valley Falls (66088): Kate Brickell, a Master of Science in health and human performance.

JOHNSON
Gardner (66030): Reagan Proctor, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Rebecca Gwynn Reddin, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Leawood (66224): Ashley Baker, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Lenexa (66220): Jeffrey Max Cooper, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Olathe (66061): Michael Nathan Metcalfe, a Master of Professional Studies (criminal justice).
Olathe (66062): Timothy Joseph Jackson, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Charles Ray McDonald, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Christina Denise Regier, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Kevin D. Wiesner, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Overland Park (66213): Ryan Douglas Bartlett, a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry.
Overland Park (66214): Lauren Christine Debaun, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Overland Park (66215): Elizabeth C. Welsh, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Overland Park (66223): Caitlin Denae Murphy, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shawnee (66216): Christopher Eli Mills, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Shawnee (66218): Kathleen Annette Smith, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

KINGMAN
Cunningham (67035): Mollie Panek, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Kingman (67068): Nathan P. Wilson, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.

KIOWA
Haviland (67059): Jayci Marie Arredondo, a Bachelor of General Studies (networking).

LABETTE
Dennis (67341): Tasia D. Madl, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Parsons (67357): Jeremy Dale Woodworth, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).

LEAVENWORTH
Basehor (66007): Rod Daniel Stallbaumer, a Master of Science in education administration.
Easton (66020): Jamie Christine O’Donnell, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Lansing (66043): Jesse James Peters, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

LINCOLN
Lincoln (67455): Courtney Ruby, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Riggston D. Walter, a Bachelor of Science in biology (natural resources).

LYON
Emporia (66801): Tamara Marie Ehr, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).

MARION
Marion (66861): Kimberly Lynn Kroupa, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Hillsboro (67063): Stephanie Alix Bryant, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

McPHERSON
McPherson (67460): Nimisha H. Patel, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

MEADE
Meade (67864): Eva Earnst, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Taylor Breanna Kroth, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Dana Christine Loewen, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Plains (67869): Ericka Nevarez, a Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-physical therapy).

MIAMI
Paola (66071): Kimberly Dawn Boehm, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Stuart Ross, a Master of Science in special education (gifted).

MITCHELL
Cawker City (67430): Jaden Robert Flower, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

MONTGOMERY
Coffeyville (67337): Devon Mariel Bryant, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Becky Smith, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

NEMAHA
Seneca (66538): Sheriden Haverkamp, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

NEOSHO
Chanute (66720): Candice Marie Campbell, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).

NORTON
Almena (67622): Allen Ray Brassfield, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).

OSAGE
Osage City (66523): Robert Brenner, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

OTTAWA
Minneapolis (67467): Lucy Deanna Giles, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (exercise science).
Tarin Alisha Hauck, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).

PAWNEE
Larned (67550): Kristin Lea Geniuk, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Corrine C. Quick, a Bachelor of Science in biology.

PHILLIPS
Phillipsburg (67661): Katherine Ann Grote, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

POTTAWATOMIE
St. George (66535): Julie Marie Weber, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Wamego (66547): Heather Marie Benton, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Rhea T. Reitmeyer-Littrell, a Master of Liberal Studies (history).

PRATT
Pratt (67124): Thomas Howard Mayberry, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

RENO
Hutchinson (67501): Lauren Michele Schwindt, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.
Hutchinson (67502): Ashley Marie Ediger, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Katie Nicole Stucky, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

REPUBLIC
Belleville (66935): Kelby Lee Johnson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Trenton Kuhlman, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture .
Scandia (66966): Emily Rebecca Nylund, a Bachelor of General Studies (leadership studies).

RICE
Chase (67524): James L. Sledd, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Lyons (67554): Kaitlyn Danae McClure, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

RILEY
Manhattan (66503): Ashley Luvell Alber, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Samantha Joyce Gwinn, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

ROOKS
Plainville (67663): Ashleigh Meredith Mabb, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Stockton (67669): Megan Marie Kennedy, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Amber Shae Brassfield, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).

RUSH
Alexander (67513): Tanner Henry Swartz, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (engineering design).
La Crosse (67548): Sarah Marie Wagner, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (interior design).

RUSSELL
Bunker Hill (67626): Mona Erika Goddard, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lucas (67648): Braden Scott Schultz, a Master of Science in health and human performance.

SALINE
Salina (67401): Chelsie Ann Andrews, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Morgan Augusta Bryant, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Michelle Estrada, a Bachelor of Social Work.
Jessica Jean Grant, a Master of Arts in English.
Rachel Louise Guillot, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Amanda Lonez Little, a Master of Arts in English.
Jair Ulises Lopez-Ramos, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Christy L. Rothchild, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shaelin Dawn Sweet, a Bachelor of Arts in English (writing).

SEDGWICK
Cheney (67025): Tanner Joseph Wulf, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Clearwater (67026): Nancy Jenise Spohr, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Colwich (67030): Chase Aloysius Kear, a Bachelor of Arts in communication (public relations and advertising).
Derby (67037): Misty April Long, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Goddard (67209): Rebecca Jean Phelps, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Haysville (67060): Jennifer Lynn Nicholson, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Park City (67219): Jennifer Marie Peterson, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Valley Center (67147): Jared David Gulledge, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Chelsi B. Sturm, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Viola (67149): Janelle Kaylee Wetta, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Wichita (67203): Garrett Tyler Grier, a Bachelor of Science in health studies.
Chelsea Leah Soetaert, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Wichita (67205): Luke David Broddle, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Michelle Lee Harger-West, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Teressa A. Hays, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Wichita (67207): Lalisa Aesun Coley, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Wichita (67208): Anna Christine Wagner, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Wichita (67212): Jennifer Lynn Cline, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Caroline K. Fulbright, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Kiron Patterson, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Katherine Rae Wiechman, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Wichita (67214): Andre M. Butler, a Bachelor of General Studies (leadership studies).
Wichita (67218): Dieondra Anntwanett Hines, an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Wichita (67220): Amelia Casandra Ballard, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Wichita (67235): Sara Jane Read, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

SEWARD
Liberal (67901): Maria Guadalupe Cuellar, a Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-occupational therapy).
Kristen Dolen, a Master of Science in education administration.
Crystal Renae Olivarez, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Heather Nicole Olmstead, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

SHAWNEE
Topeka (66604): Hayley Mariah Lindsey, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Topeka (66605): Courtney N. Smith, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Topeka (66611): Shannon Kettler, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Ronette Larae Oestreich, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Kelsie Shafer, a Master of Science in education administration.
Topeka (66614): Christin Elizabeth Barkemeyer, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Jamie S. Jolicoeur, a Master of Science in Education education administration (higher education).
Diana Lynn Stanfill, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Topeka (66618): Ramsey Ann McCarter, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).

SHERIDAN
Hoxie (67740): Lichelle Kaylene Baar, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Lisa L. Legleiter, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

SHERMAN
Goodland (67735): Jacob Andrew Schnabel, a Bachelor of Arts in music.

SMITH
Kensington (66951): Joel Robert Struckhoff, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.

STANTON
Johnson (67855): Paul Thomas Fisher, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).

SUMNER
Mulvane (67110): Tiffany King, an Associate of General Studies (psychological studies).

THOMAS
Colby (67701): Luke M. Cox, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Autumn Hoffman, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Rexford (67753): Mindy Sue Christensen, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

TREGO
WaKeeney (67672): Blake R. Huxman, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

WABAUNSEE
Alma (66401): Luka Dominique Henderson, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).

WILSON
Fredonia (66736): Allisan Kaye Bennett, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.

WYANDOTTE
Bonner Springs (66012): Bonnie Leigh Rupp, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Kansas City (66104): Nikole D. Henson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource management).
Kansas City (66109): Carreen L. Blankenship, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Mykiala Constance Lien, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Brent Michael Osterhaus, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Kansas City (66111): Kristilyn T. Reynolds, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

GRADUATES FROM OTHER STATES and TERRITORIES

ALABAMA
Mobile (36618): Leonda M. Curtis, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

ARIZONA
Fort Grant (85644): Barry Gordon Ward, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Lake Havasu City (86405): Monica Marie Marks, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Phoenix (85018): Justin Mary Gort, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

ARKANSAS
Bentonville (72713): Mariah Elizabeth Cline, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies (education).
Van Buren (72956): David Flores, an Associate of General Studies (psychological studies).

CALIFORNIA
Chula Vista (91911): Hezekiah Herrera, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Concord (94521): Juliana Michele Basil, a Master of Science in education administration.
Death Valley (92328): Christine Louise Sceppe, an Associate of General Studies (geosciences studies).
El Cajon (92019): Christina Nicole Morris, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Highland (92346): Nicole Marie Howes, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Palm Desert (92211): Jacquelyn Lei Amenta, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Paso Robles (93446): Brittany Ellen Gonzalez, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
San Clemente (92672): Bettina Navarro, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).
San Diego (92107): Fabiola SanchezCorona, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
San Jose (95116): Christine A. Basurto, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Sutter Creek (95685): Kylie Ann Ibarra, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Upland (91786): Krystal Marie Safar, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Ventura (93003): Jason Patrick Wettekin, a Bachelor of General Studies.
Whittier (90601): Mario Anthony Castro, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Stacey Ann Holcomb, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Yucaipa (92399): Jennifer Ruth Hunt, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Megan Elizabeth Sprang, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

COLORADO
Aurora (80013): Deleon Deon Stephen, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Berthoud (80513): Kaitlyn Nicole Chambers, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Cheyenne Wells (80810): Katie Janessa Pelton, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Dana Jo Unruh, a Master of Science in education administration.
Colorado Springs (80907): Graham P. Swartzell, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Colorado Springs (80916): Arrianne R. Nieves-Anderson, a Bachelor of Science in general science (biology).
Denver (80247): Megan Black, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Durango (81301): Pavel Dimov Kostadinov, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Eads (81036): Logan Smith, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Fort Collins (80526): Justin Timothy Hersch, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Grand Junction (81501): McKenzie Lauren Shawcroft, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Grand Junction (81504): Ryan S. Whittington, a Master of Science in education administration.
Greeley (80634): Lance T. Preble, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Loveland (80538): Cydney Marie Martin, an Associate of General Studies (massage therapy) and a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.
Montrose (81403): Jesse Kendig, a Master of Science in education administration.
Thornton (80241): Marisa S. Harrell, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Walsh (81090): Chase T. Mundell, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).
Wellington (80549): Dori Floud, a Master of Liberal Studies (health sciences).
Westminster (80234): Alyssa Catherine Gottschalk, a Bachelor of Science in biology (health professions).

CONNECTICUT
Columbia (06237): Matthew James Lane, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Coventry (06238): Wendell Paul Soucy, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Waterbury (06708): Courtney Lynne Finnegan, a Master of Science in psychology (school).

DELAWARE
Middletown (19709): Alison Ann Dunbar, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Wilmington (19808): Rebecca Ashley Emig, a Master of Science in education administration.

FLORIDA
Cocoa Beach (32931): Ginger Renee Dacus, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Everglades (34139): Julie Lynn Hogue, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).
Jacksonville (32223): Robert Byron Baldwin, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor prep).
Jupiter (33478): Ryan Patrick Walker, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Largo (33771): Jennifer R. Janusas, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Melbourne (32935): Susan C. Tucker, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Miami Beach (33139): Marcia Annette Swann, a Master of Business Administration.
Naples (34120): Jeanette Lynn Penton, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Niceville (32578): Christopher Michael Rhodes, a Bachelor of General Studies (business).
Palm Harbor (34685): Teresa Yvette Norton, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
St. Cloud (34773): Milba Lagares, a Bachelor of General Studies (leadership studies).
Sarasota (34237): Melinda Marton, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Tampa (33619): Deandre R. James, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

GEORGIA
Canton (30114): Christopher Allen Cheesman, a Bachelor of General Studies.
Columbus (31904): Lakeitha Walker, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Conyers (30094): Jeremy David Williams, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Dacula (30019): Rasheeda Taylor Lake, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Hazlehurst (31539): Dustin John Allen, a Master of Arts in history.
Hephzibah (30815): Ricarla Tamekka Cartledge, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Martinez (30907): Ismail Kaddour-Djebbar, a Master of Professional Studies (public health administration).

ILLINOIS
Algonquin (60102): Nick Adam Krol, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Bloomington (61701): Emma Claire Stroyan, a Bachelor of Science in biology (natural resources).
Bolingbrook (60440): Jason Banks, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Carbondale (62901): Alexandra Danielle Scott, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Chicago (60625): Anna Jacinta Huynh, a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).
Golden (62339): Kasey J. Monroe, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Gurnee (60031): James Gilbert Brink, a Bachelor of General Studies (information networking and telecommunication).
Marion (62959): Blane Andrew Hill, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource management).
Moline (61265): Carrie D. Lantz, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Naperville (60563): Rhonda Kelley Cavicchioni, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Oak Lawn (60453): Mark Eichenlaub, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Palatine (60074): Frank Modica, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Rock Island (61201): Nicholas Lane Youngblood, a Master of Science in education administration.
Rockton (61072): Alexandra Gail Solano, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Woodridge (60517): Alicia Solis, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

IOWA
Pella (50219): Calandria Kay Vink, a Master of Science in health and human performance.

KENTUCKY
Edgewood (41017): Jeffrey T. Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Florence (41042): Shawn Allen Nicholson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource management).

MARYLAND
Hughesville (20637): Jennifer Elaine Fenton, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

MICHIGAN
Algonac (48001): Rebekah Jean Sawyer, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Detroit (48207): Robert William Davis, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management).
Fenton (48430): Kyle Austin Switala, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Hubbard Lake (49747): Nicholas Wilson, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Quincy (49082): Kimberly Dawn Malcolm, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Saginaw (48602): Kayla Danielle Carruth-Collins, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Swartz Creek (48473): Desiree Verdeaux, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (health informatics).

MISSOURI
Independence (64055): Cordae McKelvy, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
St. Louis (63129): Michael Thomas Deutman, a Master of Professional Studies (criminal justice).

MONTANA
Dillon (64112): Alexandra Joy Brammer, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

NEBRASKA
Alliance (69301): Samantha Brooke Hudson, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Crofton (68730): Thomas Jay Augustin, a Master of Science in psychology (clinical).
Grand Island (68801): Karen Melyza Velado, a Bachelor of Arts in foreign language (spanish).
Lincoln (68516): Hannah L. Jurgens, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation and sport management) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Louisville (68037): Rebecca Amy Robbins, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Morse Bluff (68648): Samantha Marie Dolezal, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Omaha (68164): Kimberly Ann Mrsny, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Wauneta (69045): Logan D. Bischoff, a Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-occupational therapy).

NEW JERSEY
Haskell (07420): Jennifer Buccola, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

NEW YORK
New York (10019): Jiadan Zang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Ronkonkoma (11779): Humaira A. Razzaque, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management information systems.
Sackets Harbor (13685): Tiffany Rene Stephens, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).

NORTH CAROLINA
Concord (28027): Jaz Sarriera, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Jacksonville (28540): Raul Cruz Medina, a Bachelor of General Studies (orgnizational leadership).

OHIO
Alliance (44601): Joseph Anthony DeAngelo, a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy.
Ashley (43003): Leah B. Law, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Celina (45822): Haily Brooke Conway, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Columbus (43231): Naima Guled, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (health informatics).
Dayton (45429): Daniel Infante, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Liberty Township (45011): Ma Corazon Burgos, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Toronto (43964): Joseph Warren Shimmel, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
West Chester (45069): Alice Purdy BoydDeVillegas, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

OKLAHOMA
Guymon (73942): Ryan Vinluan Corpuz, a Bachelor of General Studies.
Moore (73160): Jonathan Matthew Jacks, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Moore (73170): Brittany Leann Atkinson, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Sallisaw (74955): Maria Christina Sanchez, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

OREGON
Phoenix (97535): Lindsy Ann Gollihar, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Roseburg (97470): Ariel Shiree Mainz, a Master of Science in education administration.

PENNSYLVANIA
Langhorne (19047): Craig Aaron Meyers, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
New Freedom (17349): Madeline Skinner, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Scottdale (15683): Megan McIntyre, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Shippensburg (17257): Olusegun Adegboyega-Edun, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Goose Creek (29445): Keron Jarod Taylor, an Associate of General Studies (netwroking information systems).

TENNESSEE
Hendersonville (37075): Delila M. Wuori, an Associate of General Studies (child development).

TEXAS
Houston (77047): Michael Gage Jr., an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Justin (76247): Charles K. Pregler, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Katy (77450): Lauren Roberts, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Lindsay Roberts, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Monte Alto (78538): Brittany Warren, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

UTAH
Beaver (84713): Dianna Jeann Drummond, a Bachelor of Science in business education (corporate communitcation).
Riverdale (84405): Ciara Angelina Rynearson, an Associate of General Studies (education).

VIRGINIA
Ashburn (20147): Jodi Grande, a Master of Science in Education education (higher education student affairs).
Chester (23836): Patrick Oneal Rosier, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor preperation).
Manassas (20109): Latrise Shantele Caison, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Manassas (20111): Jeremy Eli Ross, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Vinton (24179): John Christopher Miller, a Master of Science in health and human performance.

WASHINGTON
Bellevue (98004): Kyle Matthew Highsmith, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological studies).
Chewelah (99109): Ashley Anne Grubb, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Dupont (98327): Ayako St.John, an Associate of General Studies (health promotion).
Sammamish (98075): Danielle Marie Southern, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

WEST VIRGINIA
Weston (26452): Alexandra Nicole Debar, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

GRADUATES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

BRAZIL
Lavras: Gilberto Pereira, a Master of Arts in English (teachers of English for speakers of other languages).

CANADA
Brampton: Everett Mwiswa Wakoli, a Master of Business Administration.
Nanaimo: William F. McWhinnie, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Vancouver: James D. Murphy, a Master of Professional Studies (web development).
Windsor: Brian D. McLaughlin, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).

CHINA
Luoyang: Jiawei Chen, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Shenyang: Zhenxuan Cao, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yuan Chai, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Siqiao Chen, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yixu Ding, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Zhengtao Dong, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Boya Feng, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Lu Gao, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Bin Geng, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Zhengyang Guo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Yiduo Hai, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Xiaopeng Han, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Wenxin Hong, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yirong Hong, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Wen Hou, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Danyang Hu, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Quanyi Hu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Jingye Huang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Ruying Huo, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Mingxuan Jiang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Yueyan Jin, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Anran Li, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Siyuan Li, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Wanling Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xiaojing Li, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yingchengyi Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Yuhao Lian, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Chunyang Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Hanlin Liu, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Jiaxin Liu, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Jiaxin Mi, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yutong Ning, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Aidi Peng, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Zhenzhen Peng, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Kaitian Shi, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Da Song, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Hongsheng Sun, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Xingzhi Tan, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yizhou Tong, a Master of Liberal Studies (international enterprise leadership).
Bo Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Dongpeng Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Haocheng Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
He Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Siyuan Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Xiaojie Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Xinyi Wang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xuemo Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yan Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Zeyu Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Zhen Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Zhiyu Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Zichong Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yiding Wen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Chenyang Xiao, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Weinan Xing, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Fengyi Xiu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Ziyu Yang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Sainan Yuan, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Chi Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Honglian Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Lizhe Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Mengtian Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Qiming Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Xinyuan Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Shaohang Zheng, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yuchen Zhou, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Wenjing Zhu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Shenzhen: Xiaojia Qu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Xinzheng: Zequn An, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Liuyang Bi, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yijia Cai, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuan Cao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yu Chang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Guanxu Chen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Ming Chen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Pei’ang Chen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xue Chen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yanan Chen, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yang Chen, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Zhengdi Chen, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Bing Cheng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiaonan Du, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiaoxi Du, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Di Fan, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Mengke Fan, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Fangfang Feng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Kaijie Feng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiang Gao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Baiyou Gong, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bingkun Gong, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Deliang Guo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yinan Guo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Shuo Han, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chongwu He, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Tianhao He, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Zhengguang He, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Pengfei Hou, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiaoning Hou, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yueqing Hou, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Baowei Hu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yujia Hu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Shixiang Huang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Zhaoqi Huang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yan Huo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zhuohan Jiang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xiangdong Jiao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xu Jing, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bo Lei, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Beiru Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bing Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Gengjin Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Hanghang Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jing Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jingwen Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Junjun Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Kunhao Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lin Li, a Bachelor of Arts in global business English.
Ling Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Peijuan Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Pengsong Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Sijia Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yueying Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zijin Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Fang Lian, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiyang Liang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Bingliang Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Chenfeng Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Di Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Huijie Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lei Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Tong Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xiaowei Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xin Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yu Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zhijie Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Ping Luo, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yiming Luo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Ying Lv, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Hongyun Ma, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xinjian Ma, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yanan Ma, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jiaojiao Pan, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Guangyu Qin, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Hanlin Qin, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Pengxiang Qu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chenghao Shang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Haoyin Shi, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Qiang Shi, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Rongze Shi, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yingjie Shi, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuanyuan Shu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuhao Song, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yifei Sun, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Qingyang Tang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jingyuan Tie, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Peigen Tong, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Baolei Wang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Chao Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Haoyu Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jinxiang Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Liangkai Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Meng Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Shuaihui Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Wanting Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yiheng Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuan Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zichun Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zihao Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yadi Wen, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Mengwei Wu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bo Xia, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yufei Xiang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lingling Xie, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Qing Xie, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zheyuan Xing, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Caijia Xu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Jiahao Xu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Jialei Xu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yiran Xu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Liming Xue, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zhenji Yan, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Muqing Yang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yongkang Yang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Can Yin, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Haomiao Yu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jixu Yu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yaodong Yu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Shuai Yuan, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Tan Zeng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Hanyu Zhai, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bo Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Bowen Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Fengge Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Geng Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Guifu Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Hedong Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Heng Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Jianhang Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Kunyan Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Menghua Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Sen Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xinyu Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in global business English.
Yanfang Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yihua Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yixiao Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yu Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuyao Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chen Zhao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Congjue Zhao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Longfei Zhao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xinyuan Zhao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yi Zhao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuanyuan Zhao, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yulong Zhao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Zhongpeng Zhao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Han Zheng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lujie Zhou, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yao Zhou, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Dengkun Zhu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Siguang Zhu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yu Zhu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zhengzhou: Feng Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

Hays superintendent: Enrollment in good shape

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By CRISTINA JANNEY

Hays Post

The Hays USD 489 school district head count is stable and in good shape, said Superintendent John Thissen Monday night.

A report heard by the school board Monday night shows enrollment at 3,033 students compared to an audited count of 3,006 last year.

Superintendent John Thissen said once the enrollment figures become official, he anticipated they will be close to the audit numbers from the previous year.

The district’s official count date is Sept. 20. Those figures are then audited in spring.

However, the district is showing a slight increase over the last seven years. Audited enrollment during the 2012-13 school year was 2,916 students.

Assistant Superintendent Shanna Dinkel said that enrollment trend may continue. The district’s largest class is the incoming kindergarteners, and the smallest classes are the juniors and seniors. As the smaller classes graduate, enrollment may see a slight bump, she said.

Base state aid for schools is based on enrollment. However, school districts receive additional funds for various factors.

The head count also includes students who go to other area schools, but receive services through the Hays school district for special education. The district enrollment may vary depending on how many hours of the day the auditor determines these students are receiving services from the district.

District goals

The board further refined its goals during its meeting Monday.

The board settled on three goals:

• Design a stable financial structure that allows the district to accomplish its educational mission.

• Create an educational improvement guide utilizing the Kansas Educational Systems Accreditation process.

• Develop a plan to prepare the district for the future.

Each of these goals have multiple objectives, which will be refined in the coming weeks.

Crisis Drills

The board also discussed changes to its Administrative Handbook that were required to conform with new state rules for crisis drills.

The Kansas Fire Marshall’s Office increased the number of required crisis drills, reduced the number of fire drills and stipulated school districts statewide could only give five minutes notice of a drill to the public. State officials suggested giving more notice might lead to someone taking advantage of the drills to harm students or staff.

Wilson playground

Thissen also reported work has begun on installing new playground equipment at Wilson Elementary School. The work should be complete by the end of next week.

Warm, windy Tuesday

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Today Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 21 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph.

Thursday NightClear, with a low around 67. Breezy.

FridaySunny, with a high near 89.

News From the Oil Patch, Sept. 10

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By JOHN P. TRETBAR

Independent Oil and Gas Service reported 83 total active rigs in Kansas for the week, two higher than last week. There are 33 rigs drilling, moving in or rigging up to drill in the western half of the state, which is up two. They’re about to spud two wells in Ellis County and two in Stafford County. Operators are moving in completion tools at one site in Barton County, four in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. In its weekly drilling rig count Baker Hughes reported 1,048 active oil and gas rigs across the U.S. on Friday, up two gas rigs but down two rigs drilling for oil. Wyoming added two rigs to its active list, while both New Mexico and Oklahoma were down two.

Operators in Kansas filed 28 new drilling permits, 11 east of Wichita, 17 in Western Kansas, including two for new locations in Ellis County.

Independent Oil & Gas Service reported 31 well completions across the state for a year-to-date total of 1,064, compared to just 486 a year ago. Of the 18 newly-completed wells west of Wichita, 11 were dry holes, including both of the completions in Ellis County and one of two in Barton County.

Kansas Corporation Commission show just two new intent-to-drill notices filed in Barton County last month, five in Ellis County, and four in Stafford County. The official total spiked in August to 236 intents, up 54 from the month before, and up 83 from a year earlier.

The Kansas Corporation Commission has rejected environmentalists demand that 2,100 permits for disposal wells be revoked because the notices reported the wrong deadline for public response. The commission ruling said no one has been denied due process, and less than three percent of the applications were granted before the newer, longer public-comment period had elapsed. The KCC agreed with arguments put forward in legal briefs from the operators and oil and gas associations, and called it “harmless error.”

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said domestic production dropped 100,000 barrels per day last week to 11,046,000 barrels per day. The government said U.S. crude inventories dropped another 4.3 million barrels last week. Gasoline stockpiles were up again, and are now about seven percent above the five year average. Imports were up by 229,000 barrels per day, but remain about half a percent lower than last year at this time.

Oil by rail traffic continues to grow, prompted in part by dramatic increases in production and some key limitations on pipeline capacity. According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. traders moved 12,222 oil tanker cars last week, an increase of 60% over the same week a year ago. The cumulative total this year is up nearly 12% over a year ago. The cumulative total in Canada is up more than 16% year on year.

The government of Venezuela has reported raising $3.3 billion through sales of the “petro,” the crypto-coin it claims is backed by reserves in a specific oil field. But Reuters quoted a cabinet minister saying no one has been able to make use of the petro, and that no goods had changed hands. A visit to the specified oil field showed no sign of any oil production either.

We’re seeing renewed interest in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Reuters reports a series of largely undisclosed Wyoming land deals, which are together worth a quarter of a billion dollars, are fueling interest in the basin’s conventional and shale formations.

Russia’s crude and condensate production averaged another near post-Soviet record 11.21 million barrels per day in August, down slightly from July’s near-record output. The US is producing about 11 million barrels per day. Saudi Arabia reports nearly 10.5 million barrels per day.

Two from Salina arrested after high-speed chase in Russell, Lincoln counties

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Zachary A.Packard

Russell County Sheriff’s Department

RUSSELL — At approximately 10:48 p.m. Ssaturday, a Russell County Deputy observed a vehicle driving around the football field in Lucas. The Deputy attempted to stop the blue Ford Mustang bearing a Kansas temporary plate.

The driver of the vehicle refused to yield and fled. The pursuit led through the city of Lucas before turning east onto K-18. The driver of the Mustang fled east on K-18 at speeds over 100 mph and eventually turned south on Highway 181 in Lincoln County. The pursuit went through Sylvan Grove and proceeded south on Highway 181 to the 209 exit at Interstate 70.

Another Russell County Deputy successfully deployed stop sticks at this location, flattening one of the vehicles tires. The driver of the Mustang turned east on I-70 and continued to flee for another few miles. The driver finally pulled over in the area of the 212 Mile Marker on I-70. The driver and passenger were both taken into custody at that location without further incident and transported to the Russell County jail for booking.

Darian R. Vanmeter

The driver was identified as 23-year-old Zachary A. Packard of Salina. Packard’s initial Russell County charges include Felony Flee and Elude, Reckless Driving, Driving while Revoked, Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Packard is also being held on a Kansas Department of Corrections Parole Violation warrant.

The passenger of the vehicle was identified as 20-year-old Darian R. Vanmeter of Salina. Initial charges for Vanmeter include Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana.

“The Russell County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Lincoln and Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Offices, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Lucas Fire Department for their assistance in bringing this pursuit to an end without injury or property damage,” Sheriff Fred J. Whitman said in a social media release.

Grain Sorghum and Corn Study Field Day in Barton County

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By STACY CAMPBELL
Cottonwood Extension District, Hays

The Cottonwood Extension District will be hosting a Grain Sorghum and Corn Study Field Day Thursday, Sept. 13th in Barton County.

The field day will begin at 12 noon with a free lunch at the sorghum field located at NE 30th Ave. between NE 140 & 150th Road, approximately 4 miles east and 3.5 miles north of Hoisington.

Seed company representatives will be on-hand to discuss their sorghum hybrids. Area and State Extension agronomy specialists will discuss sorghum growth and development, production practices and answer any questions.

Then beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the corn study plot located on the north side of Highway 96 and NW 80 Ave. (Olmitz Rd.) Participants will get to view different corn planting rates, dates, maturities and hybrids.

RSVP is requested for the meal count by calling the Cottonwood Extension – Great Bend office at 620-793-1910.

FHSU’s Center for Civic Leadership to host several events in September 

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FHSU University Relations

The seventh annual meal packaging event, Swipe Out Hunger, is just one of several events in September hosted by Fort Hays State University’s Center for Civic Leadership.

“Participants are hands-on volunteers that will truly help make a difference by packaging meals that will be sent to those in need both internationally and domestically,” said Jaylen Adams, Center for Civic Leadership project coordinator.

Swipe Out is also one of the events for the inaugural celebration of FHSU President Tisa Mason.
Other events taking place in September are listed chronologically.

Monday, Sept. 10:
Days of Service Cooking Event.
In connection with Remembrance Day, Tigers in Service will organize cooking events where students or student organizations can help to prepare breakfast for the first responders in Hays.
Tuesday, Sept. 11:
Deliver Food to First Responders.
8 a.m. – Meals that were prepared the night before will be delivered to the local first responders.
Remembrance Day: Memorial Union.
11 a.m. ­to 1 p.m. – Students will have the opportunity to show respect to the first responder that played a part in the events on 9/11. This virtual event will give students a chance to be more educated on the tragedy.
Wednesday, Sept. 12:
Voter Registration Drive: Memorial Union.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – FHSU’s American Democracy Project will have a booth to give students the opportunity to register to vote. They will provide ways for Kansas students and out-of-state students to register. To register online, students will need their driver’s license. Registration can be found at ksvotes.org.
Saturday, Sept. 15:
Swipe Out Hunger: Forsyth Library.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ­– Swipe Out Hunger event. This meal packaging event, open to students and community members, will be held in conjunction with FHSU President inauguration. To register for Swipe Out, visit docs.google.com/forms/d/1iXi-UGJ4yWlnVqW5uT0P7DUYfbe9HeQLKUNBmMDrl1Y/edit#responses.
Monday, Sept. 17:
Constitution Day: Memorial Union.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Students will be able to learn more about the American Constitution and participate in activities surrounding the Constitution.
Volunteer Fair: Memorial Union.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Students will be able to sign up to get more information on service projects at FHSU. Information about other organizations in Ellis County that are in need of volunteers will also be provided.
Friday, Sept. 21:
World Gratitude Day: Memorial Union.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Students will be able to show the things they are thankful for by writing a short note on the hanging wall. Students will also have the opportunity to write a note to a person they are thankful for. GLP will send out all letters to individuals who live on campus.
Tuesday, Sept. 25:
National Voter Registration Day: Memorial Union.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – FHSU’s ADP will have a booth set up to provide students the opportunity to register to vote.
Wednesday, Sept. 26:
Voter Registration Drive: Memorial Union.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – FHSU’s ADP will have a booth set up to provide students the opportunity to register to vote.
For more information, contact the Center for Civic Leadership at 785-628-5592 or email [email protected].

‘The Neighbor Project’ is new program derived from Strategic Doing of Ellis Co.

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Project members with The Neighbor Project Patrick McGinnis, Celeste Lasich, Sarah Wasinger, Phillip Hanes-Smith, Marcy McClelland, Stanley Smith-Hanes, John Thissen, Laura Sadeghi, Chris Sook (Heartland Community Foundation) and Jill Arensdorf.
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Strategic Doing of Ellis County discovered another great program to assist in enhancing lives in Ellis County! An exciting new program, “THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT” was recently granted $5,945.00 from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

A great big THANK YOU to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation for the funds, Heartland Community Foundation for their support and Patrick McGinnis of Breathe Coffee House/Dialogue Ministries as a co-sponsor of the grant making it possible to get this worthwhile project up and running in Ellis County.

What is “The Neighbor Project”? A passionate group of locals wanting Ellis County to grow with newcomers feeling welcomed, appreciated, and included in our fair community. Our mission is to gather people together to explore our unique character, share our values and traditions, celebrate open dialogue, and build a sense of belonging to a community where our voices matter.

Through quarterly events, we will engage the Ellis County community in welcoming newcomers, exploring the diverse and international flavor of our changing community and building personal relationships.

TELL US YOUR STORY, let us get connected and create new lasting relationships! We welcome old and new neighbors to share. Our belief? The shortest distance between two people is a story…

Our PREMIER EVENT will be the Go Truck Go! Event at the Armory on September 20, 2018 from 5-7pm.
This will be followed by:
• Winter Polar Express event in the city of Ellis exploring “winter festivals and traditions worldwide”.
• Spring Art Walk… we will enjoy the “art of conversation with newbies and locals”
• 2019 Ellis County Fair, will celebrate “harvest and agricultural traditions all over the globe”

Want to connect, embrace our newcomers, create community? Join us, we would love to have you on board!

If interested in being a part of this project, please attend one of our events and see what we are about…then contact us to become a part of this amazing process to GROW Ellis County through relationships and understanding. All are welcome! Contact “The Neighbor Project” for more information at [email protected].

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LETTER: Value behind the scenes

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Gerard L. Michaud

It is easy to assume everyone understands the disabilities world, and specifically those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but the truth is most do not.

I’d like to invite you to take a simple journey with me and ponder a question: If something is present but you don’t see it, is it invisible?  Much in the world of disabilities and services provided is unknown, unless you live in that world.

Let me shine a light and provide some simple insight about this world and how supports occur every day for people, where they live and work based on their needs. These routine supports can often occur around us, in our neighborhoods and they go without notice. I have heard the response, “I had no idea that is what you did (in our services)”.

The goal of each staff member at Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) is to provide meaningful supports and services to people with disabilities in their community; the type that you and I would desire if we were the recipient of those services. My reference is to all staff, but my focus here is on those staff members who are commonly known across our nation as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

DSNWK, now in its 51st year, engages with these Direct Support Professionals to provide services and supports to people with disabilities to be involved in their community just like the rest of us. Those seamless, every-day services, do not happen automatically. They originate from the heart and through the hands and feet of dedicated staff who walk life’s journey with people just like you and me, only difference – these people just happen to require extra support to be successful. These amazing staff, in doing their work, make the lives of others’ better.

Something many of us may not fully realize is these same support people wear many hats in the course of their work day. They are schedulers, teachers, shoppers, planners and skill builders. They provide medication and transportation supports as well as help problem-solve many times in any typical day. With a wide range of needs of persons served, the staff might be assisting a person as they prepare a meal at one moment and the next be involved in lifting and transferring another who may have mobility support needs. In society, these wonderful people ‘participate’ and ‘contribute’ continually pouring their efforts into the lives of persons served and the community in general.

The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities called attention to these workers noting they represent one of the highest workforces in demand.  For those closely involved, we know the turnover rates and vacancy rates in this profession are high, and the resources available have historically been lacking. Another citation from the report included that the national average starting wage for this career field is low, starting from $8.66 to $13.67 (average $10.23) per/hr.  This low-wage reality, along with low unemployment rates (particularly here in NW Kansas), and a growing demand for these valuable workers (as our population ages – and will be needing similar supports), begets the workforce crisis noted in the report. The challenge is upon us, and frankly, has been for a while.

There is much work in this arena and I believe there are two important take-a-ways worthy of calling out.  First, recognizing the importance of these service professionals and the value they bring to the lives of others each and every day is a vital first step to achieve consistent quality supports that people with disabilities need and deserve. Secondly, responding to the workforce crisis, stemming from the growing demand requires direction, resources and renewed action. National Direct Support Professionals week, September 9th – 15th, 2018, affords us an opportunity to recognize these staff. Please join us in expressing gratitude to all those who serve others in any of the many varied roles of these direct support professionals. They deserve our thanks for the value they are in the lives of others and the value they bring to our communities.

Gerard L. Michaud
President and CEO
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc.

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