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June 1, 2004

MSU students receive national recognition for academic accomplishments

Contact: Fred Watson, Student Life, (517) 355-8286; or Kristin K. Anderson, University Relations, (517) 353-8819, ander284@msu.edu

06/01/2004

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University students recognized for their academic accomplishments and scholastic contributions have been named to the 2004 list of �Who�s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.�

Faculty, staff and students nominated juniors, seniors and graduate students for enhancing the positive image of American youth through their contributions to the community and school.

MSU students recognized in 2004 are:

Adrian

Dawn Reed, a senior majoring in English in the College of Arts and Letters

Allegan

William Pasutti, a senior majoring in microbiology in the College of Natural Science

Alpena

Aaron Werner, a senior majoring in international studies/interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Ann Arbor

Stephanie A. Beel, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Kara Ebrom, a senior majoring in physiology in the College of Natural Science

Blair T. Wight, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering

Battle Creek

Cecily Clark, a senior majoring in human biology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Neftara Clark, a recent law graduate in the MSU College of Law

Ann Dore, a senior majoring in hospitality business in The Eli Broad College of Business

Bath

Jeffrey Alan Hukill, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Bay City

Julia Rosebush, a second-year osteopathic medicine student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Robert VanWert, a senior majoring in political science political science/pre-law in the College of Social Science

Berrien Springs

Carissa Stark, a master�s student studying forensic science in the College of Social Science

Bloomfield Hills

Erin Chava Ruth, a senior majoring in nutritional science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Brighton

Julie Ford, a master�s student studying public administration in the College of Social Science

Byron

Laura Min Mercer, a senior majoring in social relations in the James Madison College

Cadillac

Amanda Marie Elya, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Monica Kaak, a senior majoring in parks, recreation and tourism in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Canton

Karen Bauman, a senior majoring in human resource management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Laura Keith, a senior majoring in education in the College of Education

Cheboygan

Anna C. Stormzand, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-health studies in the College of Social Science

Clare

Jason Hawkins, a senior majoring in political science/pre-law in the College of Social Science

Clarkston

Timothy M. Hess, a senior majoring economics in the College of Social Science

Clinton Township

Andrea Polulak, a senior majoring in human resource management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Clio

Melanie Gail Couch, a junior majoring in nutritional science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Nicholas Revere, a junior majoring in political science in the College of Social Science

Anton Skarich, a junior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Commerce Township

Sean Newsom, a senior majoring in kinesiology in the College of Education

Detroit

Carlos Johnson, a senior majoring in marketing in The Eli Broad College of Business

Annora Sheehan, a senior majoring in animal science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lauren Walker, a senior majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology in the College of Natural Science

Carol Zimmermann, a doctoral student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Dimondale

Michael Dennis Campian, a senior majoring in human biology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Steven William Suckow, a senior majoring in park, recreation and tourism resources in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Dowagiac

Jacob Eugene Carlile, a senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

East Jordan

Suzanne Malpass, a senior majoring in merchandise management in the College of Human Ecology

East Lansing

Deblina Banerjee, a master�s student building construction management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Kwong Chan, a doctoral student studying marketing in The Eli Broad College of Business

Fuk Tan Chow, a senior majoring in dietetics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Deanna MarieDeHaven, a senior majoring in social work in the College of Social Sciences

Ronald Gene Hanson, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Bryce James Hesterman, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Shannon E. Higgins, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Guruprakash Kulandaivel, a master�s student studying building construction management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Li Li, a master�s student studying professional accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Meredith Kathryn Prince, a senior majoring in parks, recreation and tourism resources in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Martha M. Rabaut, a third-year King Scholar in the MSU College of Law

Abhishek Sabharwal, a master�s student studying building construction management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Shailesh Saini, a senior majoring in computer science in the College of Engineering

Anna Smorgunova, a master�s student studying public administration in the College of Social Science

Peirui Tan, a senior majoring in hospitality business in The Eli Broad College of Business

Fatoumata Toure, a senior majoring in finance in The Eli Broad College of Business

Miguel Zamora, a master's student studying agricultural economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Eaton Rapids

Allison Quist, a senior majoring in political science in the College of Social Science

Escanaba

Julie Frances Koivisto, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Falmouth

Derek Byrne, a senior majoring in supply chain management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Fenton

Chad Matthew Coe, a senior majoring in physiology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Flint

Timothy David Jackson, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Flushing

Sarah Corner, a senior majoring in zoology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Justin T. Puro, a senior majoring in communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Fort Gratiot

David James Taggart, a senior majoring in biochemistry in the College of Natural Science

Fowler

Bethany Fox, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Frankenmuth

Benjamin Sellenraad, a junior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Grand Rapids

Cheryl Bellgraph, a senior majoring in human resource management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Kristen Rose Loney, a senior majoring in supply chain management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Grosse Ile

Christine DiClaudio, a senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Hamtramck

Makedonka Dimitrijeska, a senior majoring in zoology in the College of Natural Science

Harrison Township

Matthew Mets, a junior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Hartland

Erica Scheller, a senior majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology in the College of Natural Science

Hickory Corners

Jessica Ruthe VanDeusen, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Holly

Anna Lutey, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Jarrod Short, a master�s student studying electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Houghton

Lili Xi, a master�s student studying building construction management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Howell

Erica Ann Michiels, a fourth-year student studying human medicine in the College of Human Medicine

Patrick Sahm, a master�s student studying business administration in The Eli Broad College of Business

Jackson

Jared English, a senior majoring in international relations in the James Madison College

Kalamazoo

Michelle Jackson, a junior in supply chain management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Nancy Rayel, a senior majoring in psychology in the College of Social Science

Kimberly Yake, a doctoral student studying mathematics in the College of Natural Science

Lansing

CraigGoodman, a junior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Hee Lee, a master�s student studying foodservice management in The Eli Broad College of business

Sarah Waterhouse, a senior majoring in social work in the College of Social Science

Leslie

Christina Lynn Driksna, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Linden

Andrea Sobanski, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Livonia

Mahfouz Ackall, a junior majoring in political theory in the James Madison College

Douglas Bingham, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering

Kelly Burnett, a senior majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology in the College of Natural Science

Allison Curd, a senior majoring in human resource management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Nicole Davidson, a senior majoring in education in the College of Education

Macomb

Stephanie Walker, a senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Daniel Wood, a senior majoring in biochemistry in the College of Natural Science

Manistique

Keith Aldrich, a senior majoring in human biology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Maple City

Steven M. Grow, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Marysville

Christie M. Arendt, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-community relations in the College of Social Science

Marysville

Ronald James Kaski, a recent law graduate of the MSU College of Law

Marshall

Elissa Renee Murphy, a senior majoring in nutritional science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Mason

Mark Allen Ludema, a master�s student studying building construction management in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Metamora

Laura Jakubowski, a senior majoring in international relations in the James Madison College

Middleville

Sarah Ann Elliston, a senior majoring in political science/pre-lawin the College of Social Science

Midland

Donna Kae Mallonee, a third-year law student in the MSU College of Law

Mount Pleasant

Leah Marie VanAuker, a junior majoring in marketing in The Eli Broad College of Business

Muskegon

Michael John Lundholm, a junior majoring in nutritional science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Newberry

Daniel Peltier, a senior majoring in microbiology in the College of Natural Science

Northville

Laura Elizabeth Delano, a master�s student in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Jillian Maxey, a junior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Michael Pajor, a senior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Mary Tanski, a senior majoring in general management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Novi

Jeffrey Knox, a senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Okemos

Rehab Abdel-Kariem, a senior majoring in human biology in the College of Natural Science

Laurel Hilliker, a senior majoring in sociology in the College of Social Science

James Kyle Miller, a senior majoring in mathematics in the College of Natural Science

Onaway

Kathryn Diller, a senior majoring in a biology field of concentration in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Orion

Kimberly L. Borowicz, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-public policy studies in the College of Social Science

Owosso

Steven C. Oliver, a junior majoring in communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Petoskey

Stephanie Brooks Maginnis, a senior majoring in parks, recreation and tourism resources in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Plainwell

Allison Vilenski, a senior majoring in advertising in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Plymouth

Timothy Bodnar, a senior majoring in human biology in the College of Natural Science

Portage

Thomas C. Beckius, a second-year law student in the MSU College of Law

Jan Delatorre, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-international studies in the College of Social Science

Portland

Julie Longstreth, a master�s student studying hospitality business in The College of Eli Broad College of Business

Donald James Setter, a senior majoring in human biology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Potterville

Adam Downey, a doctoral student in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Redford

Sharon Barnes, senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Richland

Christopher Anderson, a senior majoring in environmental science and managementin the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Scott Michael Hilliard, a master�s student studying accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Rochester

Chelsea Marie McLean, a senior majoring in microbiology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Rochester Hills

Adam Lee Kilkenney, a senior majoring in human biology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Rockford

Heath Boylan, a junior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Alysha Persons, a first-year osteopathic medicine student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Laurie Peters, a senior majoring in English in the College of Arts and Letters

Roseville

Amanda Marie McClure, a senior majoring in physiology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Royal Oak

Amanda Burgess-Proctor, a doctoral student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Emily West, a senior majoring in interior design in the College of Human Ecology

Saginaw

Melissa Kay Bridges, a third-year law student in the MSU College of Law

Tamra Compton, a senior majoring in social work in the College of Social Science

Saint Clair

Colleen Card, a senior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Saint Clair Shores

Juliette Marie Plummer, a senior majoring in communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Saint Johns

Nora Feldpausch, a fourth-year student in human medicine in the College of Human Medicine

Daniel Joseph Stanaway, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

St. Joseph

Dawn Wesner, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-international studies in the College of Social Science

Saline

Ryan Kelley, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Sanford

Kathy Savard, a senior majoring in international relations in the James Madison College

Sault Ste. Marie

Robin Trista McCoy, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Scottville

Jessica Root, a junior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Shelby Township

Erik Lickteig, a junior majoring in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Greta Monterosso, a senior majoring in biochemistry in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Greta Stahl, a senior majoring in international relations in the James Madison College and history in the College of Arts and Letters

Smiths Creek

Sarah Clement, a senior majoring in environmental studies and applications in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

South Haven

Tony Isiah McHerron, a senior majoring in physiology in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

South Lyon

Laura E. Seidl, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-international studies in the College of Social Science

Sterling Heights

John Newton Dodd, a senior majoring in mathematics in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Craig Tucker, a senior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering

Troy

Stephanie Hanna, a junior majoring in general business in The Eli Broad College of Business

Michael Keng, a first-year human medicine student in the College of Human Medicine

Abbey Mansfield, a junior majoring in social relations in the James Madison College

Emily Beth Merkle, a senior majoring in physiology in the College of Natural Science

Sze-Ling Ng, a senior majoring in biochemistry in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Jennifer Lynn Szott, a senior majoring in accounting in The Eli Broad College of Business

Walled Lake

Nicole Beech, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies-human resources and society in the College of Social Science

Waterford

Jessica Dornbush, a junior majoring in biochemistry in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

White Lake

Brandon Genson, a senior majoring in medical technology in the College of Natural Science

Wixom

John G. LaRuffa, a senior majoring in chemical engineering in the College of Engineering

Wyoming

Seiha Jane Kim, a senior majoring in human resource management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Ypsilanti

Carolyn Dawn Hunt, a senior majoring in parks, recreation and tourism resources in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Out-of-state students named to �Who�s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities� from MSU are:

Aromas, Calif.

Jonathon Bowman, a doctoral student in communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Campbell, Calif.

Pallavi Sharma, a master�s student studying business administration in The Eli Broad College of Business

Hollywood

Natalie Jill Stein, a senior majoring in nutritional science in the College of Human Ecology

La Canada, Calif.

Christopher Whitt, a senior majoring in economics in the College of Social Science

Los Angeles

Maria Tovar, a master's student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

San Diego

Natalie Furrow, a senior majoring in social relations in the James Madison College

Loveland, Colo.

April L. Fischer, a senior majoring in human biology in the College of Natural Science

Leesburg, Fla.

Andrew Chen, a doctoral student in computer science in the College of Engineering

Orlando, Fla.

Sameer Hinduja, a doctoral student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Princeville, Hawaii

Robyn Apisa, a recent graduate of the MSU College of Law and future master�s student in the labor relations and human resources program in the College of Social Science

Chicago

Taina Jorda-Cid, a senior majoring in political science/pre-law in the College of Social Science

Congerville, Ill.

Paul Burton, a master�s student in public administration in the College of Social Science

Deerfield, Ill.

Jason T. Greeter, a senior majoring in supply chain management in The Eli Broad College of Business

Plainview, Ill.

Sarah K. Foregger, a master�s student studying communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Westmong, Ill.

Kelly Graham, a masters student studying labor relations and human resources in the College of Social Science

Wheaton, Ill.

Sherita Parks, a senior majoring in public administration and public policy in the College of Social Science

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Andrew Goetz, a senior majoring in chemistry in the College of Natural Science

Andrew McCoy, a senior majoring in biochemistry in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Indianapolis

Christopher Hill, a junior majoring in finance in The Eli Broad College of Business

Ryan Martz, a master�s student studying in criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Barre, Mass.

Daniel Medford, a senior majoring in political theory in the James Madison College

Hoyt Lakes, Minn.

Justin Patchin, a doctoral student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

Minneapolis

David Szymanski, a master�s student studying forensic chemistry in the College of Social Science and a doctoral student studying geological sciences in the College of Natural Science

Waterloo, Neb.

Kelly Megel, a senior majoring in advertising in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Sanbornton, N.H.

Megan Seneca, a senior majoring in animal science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Bronx, N.Y.

Austin Jackson, a doctoral student studying African American Studies in the College of Arts and Letters

Durham, N.C.

Yanyan Liu, a doctoral student studying agricultural economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Tulsa, Okla.

Joy Wang, a junior majoring in biosystems engineering in the College of Engineering

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Brittany Naber, a junior majoring in history in the College of Arts and Letters

Portland, Ore.

Tae-Sun Kim, a doctoral student studying anthropology in the College of Social Science

Montoursville, Pa.

Benjamin Lorson, a junior majoring in chemistry in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science

Alexandria, Vir.

Veronica Fitzpatrick, a junior majoring in English in the College of Arts and Letters

Seattle

Rachael Paul, a master�s student studying student affairs administration in the College of Education

Yakima, Wash.

Kristy Holtfreter, a doctoral student studying criminal justice in the College of Social Science

West Union, W.V.

Alyse Schrecongost, a master�s student studying agricultural economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Marshfield, Wis.

Lisa Misner, a master�s student in forensic science in the College of Social Science

Casper, Wyo.

Marliese Temme, a senior majoring in history in the College of Arts and Letters

Powell, Wyo.

Hannah Kliewer, a senior majoring in music in the College of Arts and Letters

Recipients are named in �Who�s Who among Students,� a biographical volume, and receive a personalized certificate.

The program�s founder, Pettus Randall, was an outstanding student in all aspects of academic and campus activities and as a result had been tapped into various campus honor societies, but he was unable to afford the membership costs. He later created Who�s Who to be an honors program without dues or fees that would select and recognize outstanding students for their academic accomplishments and scholastic contributions.

For more information, visit the Web at www.whoswhoamongstudents.com/home.asp