Kathleen Miller, Marshal for Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Kathleen Miller is the daughter of Webb and Nancy Miller of State College, Pa.  A Schreyer Scholar, she is graduating with degrees in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Comparative Literature and minors in Anthropology, English, History, and International Studies. Kathleen participated in four study abroad experiences in Egypt, Spain, and Greece.  She was co-founder and president of the Classics Club and volunteered with the Penn State Red Cross Club and Centre County PAWS.  Immediately after graduation, Kathleen will begin a master’s program in Creative Writing at Vermont College.

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Mary Lou Zimmerman Munn, Associate Head and Senior Lecturer in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

By Robin Robinson

Ashley Meeder, Marshal for Asian Studies, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Ashley Meeder is the daughter of Daniel Meeder of Erie, Pa. and Elizabeth and David Quinn of Stuttgart, Germany.  She is graduating with degrees in International Politics, Asian Studies, and International Studies and a minor in Chinese.  Ashley studied abroad in China and completed an internship with the Center for Global Studies.  She participated in Dance Marathon, was a member of the Penn State Chapter of Silver Wings, and volunteered with the International Student Services on campus.  After graduation, Ashley will join the Teach for America 2012 Memphis Corps.

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Xiaoye You, Associate Professor of English and Asian Studies

By Robin Robinson

Juozas Pocevicius, Marshal for Germanic and Slavic Languages & Literatures, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Juozas Pocevicius is the son of Angele Zoppetti of Latrobe, Pa.  He is graduating with degrees in Russian and International Politics, as well as a Business/Liberal Arts minor.  A recipient of the Ramadass Award, he is fluent in Lithuanian, Russian and German.  He studied abroad at St. Petersburg, Russia and was a scholar in the Strategic and Global Security Scholars’ Program.  Juozas completed an internship with Penn State’s International Center for the Study of Terrorism, served as a language tutor with Penn State’s Learning Center, and volunteered with both Dance Marathon and the Education Abroad Office. His post-graduate plans include working in the business field before pursuing a master’s degree in business administration.

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Irina Mikaelian, Lecturer in Russian

By Robin Robinson

Dylan Tuttle, Marshal for History, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Dylan Tuttle is the son of Stephen Tuttle of Warriors Mark, Pa.  A Schreyer Scholar, he is graduating with degrees in History and French and a minor in Political Science.  Dylan studied abroad in Dijon, France, and in Dakar, Senegal, where he studied international development and taught English to middle-school students.  He returned to Paris and Montpellier, France, to complete research for his honors thesis this year.  Dylan is fluent in French and has also learned elementary Wolof and German.  After graduation, he plans to pursue studies in urban planning.

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Jonathan Brockopp, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and History

By Robin Robinson

Jacqueline Ryan, Marshal for Communication Arts and Sciences, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Jacqueline Ryan is the daughter of Dr. Joan Ryan of Wallingford, Pa.  She is graduating with a degree in Communication Arts and Sciences and minors in Geography and in Science, Society, and the Environment of Africa.   A published author, Jacqueline studied abroad in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, where she taught in local schools and assisted with field research.  She completed internships with Ross Feller Casey, LLP, and with U.S. Representative Joe Sestak.  Jacqueline was a member of the Campus Beyond Coal Campaign, the Liberal Arts Mentor Program, and the Communication Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Committee.  In the fall, Jacqueline will begin law school at Villanova.

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Stephen Browne, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences

By Robin Robinson

Charlee Redman, Marshal for French & Francophone Studies, a photo by LAUSatPSU on Flickr.

Charlee Redman is the daughter of Nancy and Charles Redman of Bethlehem, Pa.  She is graduating with degrees in French and English and a minor in International Studies.  A Schreyer Scholar, she studied abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris and completed internships with the Penn State University Press, the Music Review Blog Initiative at WPSU, and with Awareness Audiobooks in Bethlehem.   Charlee served on the staff of Penn State’s Problem Child literary magazine and was a tutor for both Penn State’s Learning Center and the Volunteers in Public Schools Program.  After graduation, she plans to pursue a doctorate in English literature.  

Escorting Faculty Marshal:  Willa Silverman, Professor of French and Jewish Studies

By Robin Robinson