A special thank you to the dedicated UWM volunteers and staff who made commencement possible.
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Commencement Marshals
- Gwyn Wallander – Lead Marshal
- Sarah Albertson
- Maher Alghamdi
- Cynthia Brinich Langlois
- Cleste Clark
- Therese Crary
- Thorsten (Thor) Curcio
- Nicole Deacon
- Iruoma Ezumba
- Joe Fransee
- Bejamin Gautsch
- Maria Gleason-Maddox
- Celestine Guma
- Ke’Andra Hagans
- Riley Harrison
- Christopher Hoffmann
- Ahmed Kaffel
- Jim Kavanagh
- Dorthy Kidwell
- Beth Kucera
- Joseph Lanser
- Sheila Long
- Alberto Maldonado
- Cindy Marifke
- Yolanda Medina
- Kyle Norris
- Aaron Odeniran
- Alayna Pernell
- Mary Jeanne Peters
- Monica Rausch Camacho
- Monica Rodriguez
- Trevor Rogneby
- Jessica Schuld
- LaChelle Shaw
- Katherine Shilinglaw
- Jim Schmidt
- Jessica Slocum
- Amanda Soika
- Joely Urdan
- Danny Walrath
- Anne Willis
- Susan Wirka
- Musa Yahaya
Sign Language Interpreters
- Derrick Cainion
- Jill Kenehan-Krey
UWM Physical Plant Services Staff
- Ty Branch
- Andy Dummann
- Isabella Fabiano
- Jeff Jordan
- Steve Maier
- Carmelo Ortiz
- Mike Proell
- Fernando Valdivia-Rivera
- Steve Wilke
UWM Police Department
A team of officers from the UWM Police Department staffed commencement to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all. We thank the UWM Police Department for their service.
Commencement Management
- Marissa Steinhofer, Commencement Manager
- Tammy Howard, Assistant Secretary of the University
UWM Staff Volunteers
- Meghan Arotti
- Lori Craig
- Cynthia Hayes
- Natalie Hey
- Natasha Jankowski
- Elijah Leclair
- Lynn Matzke
- Liana Opitz
- Joe Pascoe
- Alayna Pernell
- Carolina Svendsen
- Adeeb Taujoo
- Danny Walrath
- Louise White
Photographs
Grad Images is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate’s life: walking across the stage and into the next chapter. With over 40 years of experience, we understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime.
Finding your graduate photos after the ceremony is easy. Visit www.GradImages.com to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts and more. Reach our customer service department at 800-261-2576 or ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.
Commencement Video
You may view today’s ceremony online at: uwm.edu/graduation/category/commencement-livestreams/
Social Media
Share your commencement day with us! Graduates, family, friends and alumni are invited to share commencement memories and celebrations using #uwmgrad and tagging us on social media.
First Destination Survey
Please take a moment to fill out the First Destination Survey linked below. Your responses make a real difference in shaping programs and showcasing graduate success, so don’t miss the chance to have your experience count.