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Eden Prairie Standout Students: Dean's Lists, College Grads and Honors

This compilation includes students from Eden Prairie at colleges in Minnesota and across the nation. See if a student you know has accomplished something lately.

Editor's Note: This is a compilation of news releases about Eden Prairie students who are attending college.

Carleton College Men's Track and Field Team

The following 3 students were granted an achievement for athletics at Carleton College:

Robert Davis of Eden Prairie

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Marcus Huderle of Eden Prairie

Evan Olawsky of Eden Prairie

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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Braden Kay of Eden Prairie initiated at University of Minnesota

Meghann Droeger of Eden Prairie initiated at University of Minnesota

Concordia University, St. Paul grads

Daniel Seefeldt of Eden Prairie graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Mathematics from Concordia University, St. Paul during the traditional undergraduate programs commencement ceremony in Concordia's Gangelhoff Center on Friday, May 10.

Kelsey Fisher of Eden Prairie graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul during the traditional undergraduate commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Concordia's Gangelhoff Center. Fisher graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Communication Studies.

The following students graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul during the graduate programs commencement ceremony in Concordia's Gangelhoff Center on Saturday, May 11, 2013:

Jeffrey Theisen of Eden Prairie, Minn. graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Nelly Claire Fru-Tumanjong of Eden Prairie, Minn. graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Lawrence University play

Josh Eidem, son of Jeffrey and Kris Eidem, Eden Prairie, appeared in four recent (May 9-11) performances of Lawrence University's production of Sean O'Casey's play "The Plough and the Stars." The play follows the residents of a Dublin tenement house as they experience the Easter Rising revolution of 1916.

Eidem portrayed Tommy, a bartender at a local pub. He is a 2011 graduate of Eden Prairie High School.

Creighton University grads 

More than 1,600 degrees were conferred during Creighton University's Commencement ceremonies held May 18 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., presided at both ceremonies.

Nathaniel Rosol of Eden Prairie earned a Bachelor of Science cum laude degree.

Gregory Sand of Eden Prairie earned a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts cum laude degree.

Grant Steiner of Eden Prairie earned a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude degree.

Kevin Kosiek of Eden Prairie earned a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts degree.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln grad

Nicole Lin Garbowicz of Eden Prairie was among more than 2,750 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises May 3 and 4.

Garbowicz received a bachelor of science in education and human sciences degree from the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Wayne State University grad

Cindy Chen, a resident of Eden Prairie, MN, was among more than 3,500 students who graduated from Wayne State University this semester.

Chen received a master's degree in Art Education.

Wayne State's spring 2013 commencement ceremony was held on May 9, 2013, at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.

Crown College Dean's list

Laura Thomas, a Youth/Social Ministry major and a resident of Eden Prairie, MN, was among over 150 undergraduate students from Crown College who made the Spring Dean's List. To be eligible, students must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

University of Kansas grads 

The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring - representing 95 Kansas counties, 41 other states and the District of Columbia, and 42 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.

Area candidates for degree are as follows:

Molly Lack, of Eden Prairie. She received a Master of Health Services Administration.

Jenna Schwartz, of Eden Prairie. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting.

Ali Bongard, of Eden Prairie. She received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Communication Studies minor.

Kevin Kitsis, of Eden Prairie. He received a Bachelor of General Studies in Film and Media Studies & Communication Studies minor.

Marquette University Dean's list

The following local students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis:

Austin Wilson of Eden Prairie, MN. Wilson is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics.

Logan Schwartz of Eden Prairie, MN. Schwartz is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

Sarah Graupman of Eden Prairie, MN. Graupman is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

Sarah Koller of Eden Prairie, MN. Koller is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations.

Monica Lawton of Eden Prairie, MN. Lawton is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations.

Christine Schlundt of Eden Prairie, MN. Schlundt is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology.

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University of Wisconsin-Stout grads

Local students from the area graduated from UW-Stout at the May commencement ceremony.

Leah Becker, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Apparel Design and Development.

Brittany Brethorst, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Vocational Rehabilitation.

Molly Crabb, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Human Development and Family Studies.

Kari Farniok, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Family and Consumer Science Education.

Jennifer Gherau, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Dietetics.

Colin Hargreaves, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BA Psychology.

Kari Holte, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Retail Merchandising and Management.

Brittney Norgren, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BS Business Administration.

Jenna Rieder, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,, received a BFA Art.

St. Olaf College achievements

The following local residents were among nearly 900 St. Olaf College students who were recognized for academic achievement at the college's annual Honors Day convocation on May 3. Honors Day recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The convocation also recognizes students who have been awarded scholarships and fellowships, including Fulbright scholars, Goldwater scholars, and senior members of leadership and academic honor societies.

Kathryn Bjorklund from Eden Prairie, is a Political Science major. She is the daughter of Robert Bjorklund and Plaisance.

Andrew Freeman from Eden Prairie, is an Economics major. In addition, he was awarded membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon. He is the son of Bradley and Barbara Freeman.

Hannah Gelle from Eden Prairie, is a French major. She is the daughter of Fredric and Debra Gelle.

David Johnson from Eden Prairie, is a Norwegian and Mathematics major. He is the son of David and Barbara Johnson.

Kendra Johnson-Tesch from Eden Prairie, is a Mathematics major. She is the daughter of William Johnson.

John Kronlokken from Eden Prairie, is a Music major. He is the son of Paul and Barbara Kronlokken.

Tyler Nielsen from Eden Prairie, is a Psychology major. In addition, he was awarded membership in PSi Chi. He is the son of Brian and Debra Nielsen.

Cassandra Paulsen from Eden Prairie, is a Political Science major. She is the daughter of Erik and Carolyn Paulsen.

Brit Peterson from Eden Prairie, is an undecided major. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Lynne Peterson.

Brian Plante from Eden Prairie, is a Chemistry major. He is the son of Arthur Plante and Victoria Plante.

Laura Post from Eden Prairie, is an undecided major. She is the daughter of John and Nancy Post.

Reilly Quirk from Eden Prairie, is a Spanish major. She is the daughter of Patrick and heidi Quirk.

Ethan Smith from Eden Prairie, is a Spanish and Economics major. In addition, he was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He is the son of Kurt and Kris Smith.

Emily Tani-Winegarden from Eden Prairie, is a Studio Art major. She is the daughter of Thomas Winegarden and Kay Tani.

Christian Wheeler from Eden Prairie, is an undecided major. He is the son of James and Cheryl Wheeler.


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