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WARDS PRESENTATION 2012

Hixson-Lied Auditorium Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska

May 11, 2012

Creighton College of Arts and Sciences

Awards Program 2012

May 2012

PROGRAM

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HollyAnn Harris Associate Dean Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert J. Lueger Dean Department and Program Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Ishii-Jordan Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences Senior Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HollyAnn Harris and Sharon Ishii-Jordan Associate Deans

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DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM AWARDS

DEPARTMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

• Dr. Joseph Zehnder, Chair

Academic Achievement Award, Timothy Nendick Outstanding Service Award, Timothy Nendick

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

• Dr. Mark Reedy, Chair

Excellence as a Student Teaching Assistant, Clare Herickhoff, Sara Lynch, Carmen Pellish, Ashley Tollefson Excellence in Service, Mandy Wong Outstanding Academic Achievement, Lauryn Ando, Angelica Woo Outstanding Research, Troy Hubbard Most Outstanding Biology Senior, Kelsey Yamada

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

• Dr. Martin Hulce, Chair

Distinguished Service Award, Kathryn Del Vecchio, Kyle Kawahara Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Michelle Clevenger, Erin Johnson Distinguished Research Award, Theresa Greving, Andrew Urick American Institute of Chemists Award in Chemistry, Andrew Urick American Institute of Chemists Award in Biochemistry, Kathryn Del Vecchio

DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL AND NEAR EASTERN STUDIES

• Dr. Martha Habash, Chair

Arete Award for Greek, David McCon Arete Award for Latin, Daniel Emas Arete Award for Classical Civilization, Kevin Lee Classical Association of the Midwest and South Award, Kevin Lee

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

• Dr. Erika Kirby, Chair
• Rev. Marion Sitzmann, O.S.B. Award for Excellence in Rhetoric (to the graduating senior

who has demonstrated excellence in the study of communication principles both inside and outside the classroom), Shirley Cemaj, Megan Welch Communication Spirit Award (to the graduating senior who has illustrated depart- mental citizenship and embodies the spirit of both the academic and service missions of the Department of Communication Studies), Reva Aguilar, Michael Mutcheson Outstanding Senior in Speech and Debate Award (to the graduating senior who has contributed the most over four years to the Jaytalkers team, not only in competition, but also through team spirit and leadership), Kate Porter

Awards Program 2012

May 2012 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND COUNSELOR STUDIES

• Dr. Debra Ponec, Chair
• Fr. Raymond J. Bishop S.J. Award, Adam Hauser
• Fr. Eugene F. Gallagher S.J. Award, Kathleen Kastl

Karin Levine Award, Karin Ingram

• Dr. Edward O’Connor Award, Katherine Synan

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

• Dr. Brent Spencer, Interim Chair

Oscar M. Macellaio Poetry Prize, Second Place: Shannon Frech Undergraduate Fiction Prize, First Place: Mary “Katie” Young; Third Place: Alyssa Fuerholzer Outstanding Undergraduate English Major, Katherine Regier

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

• Dr. John Schalles, Chair

Excellence in Academic Achievement, Peter Bermes Outstanding Achievement in Research, John O’Donnell Outstanding Overall Achievement, Caroline Mosley

DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE

• Dr. Thomas Baechle, Chair

Outstanding Exercise Science Major of the Year (in recognition of your outstanding effort in the classroom, leadership qualities and service to others), Kelsey E. Wilhelm Outstanding Service Award in Exercise Science (in recognition of your commitment to serv- ing others in the department, on campus and in the community), Kaitlin M. Little Academic Achievement Award in Exercise Science (in recognition of your commitment to excellence and outstanding academic performance), Katherine E. Kogler

DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

• Dr. Frederick Hanna, Chair

Excellence in Art History, Lorinda Roorda Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Joseph Wright Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Vanessa Moore Outstanding Achievement in Music, Timothy Foster Outstanding Achievement in Performance Theatre, Elizabeth Robinson Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre, Jake McCoy Outstanding Achievement in Theatre, Patrick Kilcoyne Outstanding Participation from a Theatre Minor, Justin Edmonds Excellence in the Visual Arts, Ashton Page Excellence in Musical Theatre, Joseph Wright

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HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY PROGRAM

• Dr. Judith Kissell, Director

Scholarly Award, Bailey Hare Service to Health Administration and Policy, Asia Drews Community Award, Allie Corrigan Public Health Award, Bailey Hare

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

• Dr. Tracy Leavelle, Chair

Allan M. Schleich Award, Alexis Altrichter Eileen B. Lieben Award, Kelsey Janes Warren G. Kneer Award, Grant Klise Lindell D. Hill Award, Ivona Masic

HONORS PROGRAM

• Dr. Jeffrey Hause, Director

Dean’s Award, Erin Cahill Executive Board Award, Timothy Foster Director’s Award, Eric Hansen

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND COMPUTING

• Dr. Eileen Wirth, Chair

Outstanding Senior Award, Amy A. Engle David A. Haberman Award, Peter J. Freeze John N. Mordeson Award for Excellence in Computer Science, Joshua L. Conrad

JUSTICE AND PEACE STUDIES PROGRAM

• Dr. Roger Bergman, Director

2012 Ignacio Ellacuría, SJ, Outstanding Student Award, Anna Green, Laura Green

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

• Dr. Randall Crist, Chair

The Fr. Bernard Portz, S.J. Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Ross DeVol

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Vick, Chair The Superior Cadet Award: Cadet is in the top 25 percent in ROTC and academics and selected based on demonstrated officer potential, Cadet Claire Hansen Daughters of the American Revolution Award: In the top 25% of the ROTC class and academics; has demonstrated potential for qualities of loyalty and patriotism, dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training, Cadet Alicia Unangst The Most Improved Cadet Award: Most improved APFT score; best academic attendance in Military Science; best all around performance, Cadet Kimberly Utecht The Society of Forty and Eight Cash Award: Contributes to the corps through leader- ship, military courtesy, discipline, efforts toward promoting the ROTC program; demonstrated enthusiasm for the program, Cadet Mamie Sparacino

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The Harve B. Heaston Memorial Award: Demonstrated outstanding service to the Battalion through diligence and time, Cadet Emily Nolz The Omaha World Herald Plaque: Presented to the Cadet LTC of the Creighton University ROTC Battalion, Cadet Claire Hansen (Fall, 2011), Cadet Emily Nolz (Spring 2012) The Colonel Robert R. Martin Plaque: The best Cadet of the Blackwolves Battalion, Cadet Emily Nolz The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry: Contributed the most among cadets on campus to encourage and demonstrate patriotism by deeds or conduct during participation in extracurricular activities or community projects; have demonstrated academic excellence by being in the top 25% of his/her academic class; have demonstrated a potential for outstanding leadership by exhibiting qualities of dependability, good character, self-discipline, good citizenship, and patriotism, Cadet Mamie Sparacino The Pallas Athene Award: outstanding female senior cadet, have completely LDAC; in top 50% of both military science and academic classes, Cadet Claire Hansen

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

• Dr. Julian Arribas, Chair

Outstanding Senior Majors in Spanish, Timothy Foster, Eric Hanson Outstanding Accomplishment in Italian, Stephanie Sands Outstanding Senior Majors in French, Colleen Blosser, Taylor Jensen Outstanding Senior Majors in German, Kelsey Cullinan, Caroline Mosley

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

• Dr. Kevin Graham, Chair

The Sophia Award, for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Major, Matthew G. Cockerill The Ratio Award, for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Minor, Timothy M. Foster The Praxis Award, for outstanding service to the philosophical community, Sarah M. Barnett, Andrew K. Urick.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

• Dr. Graham Ramsden, Chair

Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Political Science or International Relations by an Undergraduate Major (It is not awarded annually, but only upon the graduation

• f students of truly exceptional achievement.), Eric R. Hansen

The Fr. Richard J. Spillane Award for Service in Political Life (Annually recognizes the graduating major(s) in political science and international relations, who, through scholarship, personal modesty, and service in civic affairs, best reflects the principles of reason, humility and service that Fr. Spillane exemplified in his

• lifetime. Father Spillane was a long-time faculty member a former department

chair of the political science department.), Kathleen A. McGlynn Graduation with Distinction – Hillary E. Brown, Eric R. Hansen, Landon J. Ross

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

• Dr. Lee Budesheim, Chair

Leo R. Kennedy Award - Outstanding Senior Psychology Major (The Leo R. Kennedy Award for the Outstanding Senior Psychology Major is given to the senior who encompasses all of the department’s ideals including superb academic perfor- mance, a high degree of departmental involvement and service, and an advanced level of professional development), Jack W. Kostal III Outstanding Scholarship (Outstanding Scholarship Awards are given to psychology students who demonstrate an exceptional interest and ability in scholarly activi- ties), Jenna C. Boulas, Justine Bucy, Leslie C. Centano, Stephanie L. Mueller, Stephanie Sands

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

• Dr. Janet Seger, Chair

Outstanding Research in Physics, David Austerberry Thomas H. Zepf Award - Outstanding Scholarship in Physics, David Austerberry, Ross DeVol, Adam Hester Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching in Physics, Adam Hester Bazil N. Lazure Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Department of Physics, Adam Hester

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

• Dr. Roger Bergman, Interim Chair

Phi Alpha Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Kristina Roselle Social Work Student of the Year, Deanna “Nina” Sheller Jack D. Angus Award Outstanding Student in Sociology, Danielle Fiumefreddo Jerry E. Clark Award Outstanding Student in Anthropology, Justin McCarthy

DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY

• Dr. Julia Fleming, Chair

The Akademia Award for Academic Excellence, Kathleen Teresa Kastl, John F. Roller The Episcopeia Award for Leadership, William Rutt The Diakonia Award for Service, Asialee A. Drews, Michael C. Rios The JTAK Award (award for students whose senior seminar paper is accepted for publication in the Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society in theology and religious studies), John F. Roller

WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAM

• Dr. Susan Calef, Director

The Simone de Beauvoir Award for Academic Excellence in Women’s and Gender Studies, Elizabeth Julian The Women’s and Gender Studies Award for Research, Kani Rubango The Women’s and Gender Studies Award for Service, Lauren Calderon, Cori Seckinger Congratulations to all who earned department and program awards.

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SENIOR AWARD NOMINEES

Carrie Barton – Sterling, Colorado; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Claire Bowens – Chicago, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Erin Cahill – Pine City, Minnesota; Bachelor of Arts, English Michelle Clevenger – Leo, Indiana; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry Kathryn Del Vecchio – Bismark, North Dakota; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry Timothy M. Foster – Oskaloosa, Iowa; Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Music Anna Green – St. Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Society Laura Green – St. Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Theresa Greving – Olathe, Kansas; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry Eric Hansen – Leavenworth, Kansas; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanish Erin Johnson – Owatonna, Minnesota; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry Kevin Lee – Norwich, Connecticut; Bachelor of Arts, Classics and Art History Kathleen McGlynn – Belleville, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, International Relations Caroline Mosley – West Bend, Wisconsin; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Science and German Michael Rios – North Aurora, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Theology Rebecca Stephan – Glen Ellyn, Illinois; Bachelor of Arts, Medical Anthropology Nicholas Stukel – Burke, South Dakota; Bachelor of Science, Biology David Waters – Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Bachelor of Arts, Medical Anthropology Kelsey Wilhelm – Omaha, Nebraska; Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science Joseph C. Wright – St. Louis, Missouri; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre and Dance Kelsey Yamada – Waipahu, Hawai’i; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry and Biology

HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES

Colleen Blosser Justine Bucy Erin Cahill Patrick Carroll Halley Faulhaber Timothy Foster Wayne Gergens Eric Hansen Neil Hassler Anne James Patrick Kilcoyne Matthew Kor Jack W. Kostal III Kevin Lee Brenden Mar Robert Placek Donald Schrack Margaret (Kelly) Sciallis Lauren Shoemaker Robert Steininger Ryan Wiggins Angelica Woo Mary (Katie) Young

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PREVIOUSLY AWARDED HONORS

Nebraska Space Science Award, David Austerberry, Adam Hester Mansen Stewart Scholarship - Classical Languages, Colleen Blosser Founders Award, Justine Bucy DAAD Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Erin Cahill POLYED Award in Organic Chemistry, Michelle Clevenger Freshman Chemistry Award, Michelle Clevenger Betty and Donald Baumann Family Scholarship, Michelle Clevenger, Audrey Gallagher German-American Society of Omaha Scholarship, Goethe Institute International “Zertifikat Deutsch” B1, Kelsey Cullinan Mary Lucretia and Sarah Emily Creighton Award, Kathryn Del Vecchio Physics Alumni Prize, Ross DeVol American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry, Robert Hougas Richard Holland Future Scientist Award, American Association of Anatomists travel award and poster finalist (2011 Experimental Biology Conference), Anne James National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholarship, Markoe Leadership Program Scholarship, Matthew Kor Magis Award for Academic Excellence, Kevin Lee Goethe Institute International “Zertifkat Deutsch” B1 and B2, German-American Society

• f Omaha Scholarship, Caroline Mosley

International “Zertifikat Deutsch” B1, Jasmine Scripp Michael Anderson Scholarship, Samantha Swerdfeger

• St. Vincent de Paul Service Award, Kelsey E. Wilhelm

Psychology Honors Certification recognizing academic excellence in undergraduate psychology: Carrie R. Barton, Justine L. Bucy, Jenna C. Boulas, Claire E. Bowensm, Leslie C. Centano, Keshia K. Grieve, Jack W. Kostal III, Marie E. Lesiak, Matthew P. Wiles Great Plain Students’ Psychology Convention Mary Byrne: Second Place, empirical poster presentation. Jack W. Kostal III: Second place, empirical poster presentation; Second Place,

• ral presentation, literature review.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS

Bisenius Summer Research Scholarship, Erin Cahill Ferlic Summer Research Scholarships, Elizabeth Boos, Christopher Carlson, Michelle Clevenger, Ross DeVol, Anthony Edholm, Zachary Fuller, Nicholas George, Wayne Gergens, Amanda Hake, Erin Johnson, Nathan Messbarger, Donald Schrack, Angelica Woo, Kelsey Yamada Dean’s Summer Research Scholarships, Alexis Altrichter, Colleen Blosser, Erin Cahill, Leslie Centeno, Eric Hansen, Jack W. Kostal III, Kathleen McGlynn, Stephanie Sands Presidential Mentoring Scholarships, Colleen Blosser, Erin Cahill, John Kelsey, and Rob Placek

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HONORARY SOCIETIES

Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society, Theresa K. Cusic, Danielle M. Fiumefreddo, Anna L. Green, Melissa C. Hollabaugh, Justin R. Pelton, Claire A. Schuster Alpha Si Omega, National Theatre Honor Society, Patrick Kilcoyne Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society, Laura Anderson, Colleen Blosser, Megan Bober, Maureen Book. Erin Cahill, William Farrell, Timothy Foster, Theresa Greving, Emily Hanigan, Erin Johnson, Kathleen Kastl, Katherine Kogler, Sarah Manzione, Lauren Naughton, Christina Nguyen, John Roller, Meredith Stein, Nicholas Stukel, Mary Whipple, Danielle Wieseler, Kelsey Wilhelm Eta Sigma Phi, National Greek and Latin Honor Society, Collen Blosser, Erin Cahill

• Fr. Joseph-Francois Lafitau S.J. Honor Society, Anthropology Honor Society,

Justine L. Bucy, Matthew Kor, David M. Waters, Jocelyn A. Wu, Kayla A. Zobel Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies Honorary Society, Reva Aguilar, Karisa Almgren, Shirley Cemaj, Larissa Churchill, Sarah Frederick, Jennifer Lautrup, Douglas Malchow, Cassandra Powers, Megan Welch Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society, Anne Adams, Angela Brichacek, Hillary Brown, Elizabeth Julian, Dylan MacInerney, Kathleen Rylee, Colleen Begley, Emily Boubin, Briana Bruce, Luke Doyle, Danielle Fiumefreddo, Sarah Herrle, Erin Johnson, Kaitlin Little, Laurie Loving, Allison Lynn, Emma Nelson, Nicholas Stukel, Sydney Stulock, David Waters, Danielle Wieseler Order of Omega, National Honor Society for Leadership in Fraternity and Sorority Activities, Halley Faulhaber Phi Alpha, Social Work Honor Society, McKenzie Hunter Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society, Neil Hassler Pi Delta Phi, French Honor Society, Anne James Phi Sigma, Gamma Beta Chapter, Biology Honor Society, Lauryn Ando, Michaela Behrens, Alexandra Blomquist, Megan Bosch, Briana Bruce, Patrick Carroll, Anthony Edholm, Christopher Engler, Joel Fuchs, Amanda Hake, Clare Herickhoff, Troy Hubbard, Anne Elizabeth James, Jamal Jamil, Samantha Kenik, Jenna Klug, Megan Konz, William Kusek, Sara Lynch, Allison Lynn, Christina Nguyen, Val Peterson, Emily Pohlmann, Danielle Schneider, Irsa Shoiab, Robert Steininger, Alicia Unangst, Tabitha Weller, Kelsey Yamada Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society, Eric Hansen, Robert Placek Phi Sigma Tau, National Philosophy Honor Society, Jack W. Kostal III Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology, Lobna M. Alnajjar, Jenna C. Boulas, Claire E. Bowens, Justine Bucy, Leslie C. Centeno, Michelle C. Garner, Brian Israel, Elizabeth S. Julian, Jack W. Kostal III, Marie E. Lesiak, Stephanie L. Mueller, Megan Nederhoff, Anthony Pope, Emily Rice-Baltzell, Stephanie Sands, Ryan Wiggins, Matthew P. Wiles

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Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, Timothy Foster, Eric Hansen Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society, Matt Armbruster, David Austerberry, Gleb Batalkin, Ross DeVol, Alejandro Echeverri, Jhenieve Enriquez, Adam Hester, Kenn Miyaki, Clyde Redger, Chase Webb Theta Alpha Kappa, International Theology Honor Society, Asialee A. Drews, Joel A. Fuchs, Kathleen Teresa Kastl, Katherine Elaine Kogler, Michael C. Rios, John F. Roller, Dianna Schnabel

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GRADUATE STUDY AWARDS

Matthew Armbruster – Department of Physics, Creighton University, Teaching Fellowship David Austerberry – University of Michigan Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, Regents Fellowship Brianna Barela – University of Denver, Dean’s Scholarship, Counseling Psychology Justine Bucy – Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Scholarship for the Occupational Therapy Program Erin Cahill – The Ohio State University Fellowship Ross DeVol – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Physics, Teaching Fellowship Timothy Foster – Vanderbilt University for graduate studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Full Tuition Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship Eric Hansen – Texas A&M University Doctoral Merit Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Madison University Fellowship Neil Hassler – University of Nebraska College of Law Full Scholarship Jack W. Kostal III – University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Block Grant Fellowship Caroline Mosley – University of Indiana Bloomington School of Environmental and Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences Clyde Redger – University of Kansas, Department of Geophysics, Fellowship

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS

Clare Boothe Luce Scholars, Laura Anderson, Kathryn Del Vecchio, Audrey Gallagher, Theresa Greving National Institute of Health INBRE (IDeA for Biomedical Research Excellence) Scholars, Megan Bosch, Kathryn Del Vecchio, Audrey Gallagher, Troy Hubbard, Anne James, Christina Nguyen US Student Fulbright Award, Robert Placek

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May 2012 TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN COLLEGE AWARDS CEREMONY, SPRING BACCALAUREATE MASS AND COLLEGE RECEPTION

We have arranged for several shuttles to help you move between the events this afternoon. The shuttle service will take College of Arts and Sciences parents, family and friends from the Awards Ceremony (Harper Center Auditorium) to the Baccalaureate Mass (Kiewit Fitness Center) and back to the College Reception (Harper Center Courtyard). Please take advantage of this free service.

EVENT SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

College Senior Awards Ceremony - Hixson-Lied Auditorium, Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning (1st Floor East Entrance) Baccalaureate Mass - Kiewit Physical Fitness Center (Wareham Parkway) College Senior Reception – Ballroom, Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning (1st Floor East Entrance) 1 2 1 - Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning Shuttle Stop 2 - Kiewit Physical Fitness Center Shuttle Stop