Alaska Pacific University Graduates ready to contribute to Alaska’s future

Faculty, students, friends and family gathered Saturday, Dec. 9 for the Alaska Pacific University (APU) Fall 2017 graduation ceremony.

Dr. Esther Beth Sullivan bestowed faculty emeritus status to Karen McCain and Dr. Kimberly Kjaersgaard for their outstanding dedication to the education of students at APU.

Recipients of Associates of Arts degrees are Crystal Ann Jennings and Marietta Jim.

Bachelor of Arts recipients are Daniel Goff, Anna King, Richard Spight, Jessica Tonseth, David Dishman, Rebecca Ervin, Robin McAllistar, Rebecca Mohlman, Candace Necochea, Richard Spight, Falise Williams, Steven Surita, Lisa Koeneman and Mark Rakusin.

Bachelor of Science recipients are Emerald Hagy and Chelsea Wise.

Master of Arts recipients are Rose Brennan, Robyn Hui-Yu Lin, Kevin Ratliff and Megan Talley.

Master of Business Administration recipients are Charles Anderson, Joshua Biringer, Christopher Bryant, Celia Crossett, Daniel Goff, Adam Leggett, Angela Peter-Young, Brian Sanford and Eva Jean Sheldon/

MBA recipients with a concentration in finance are Randy Armstrong, Christopher Branche and Freya Janssen.

MBA recipients with a concentration in Health Services Administration are Gina Argon, Letitia Benson, Deborah Erickson, Allison Reed,

Kandi Stewart

Executive Master of Business Administration

Information and Communication Technology: Robyn Harang, Amanda Harvill, Judith Moose, Kathleen Redmond, Jessica Smirnoff

Strategic Leadership: Josef Lorenz, Judith Moose

Master of Science

Counselling Psychology: Monique Andrews, Ku’upuamakamae Nalua’I, Mallory Wetherington

Environmental Science: Mary Reeder

Outdoor and Environmental Education: Michael Main, Garrett Pierce, Amy Poplawski

Doctor of Psychology

Counselling Psychology: Hannah Ekstrom, Deanndra Pimentel, Janece Richard

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