MADISON - An estimated 1,169 students at all levels (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional) participated in the University of Wisconsin-Madison's winter commencement ceremony, held on Dec. 20 at the Kohl Center.

Zoe Timms, founder of the Women's Education Project, delivered the charge to the graduates. A history major who graduated from UW-Madison in 1997, Timms' work with the WEP's three centers in South India has helped hundreds of young women complete their education and enjoy professional, fulfilling careers.

Albany: Nicholas Shepherd, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Bachelor of Science, agronomy

Argyle: Elizabeth Bigelow, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts with comprehensive honors, art history, French, graduated with distinction; and Alex Erickson, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Bachelor of Science, agricultural business management

Belleville: Tom Stadelman, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering, graduated with highest distinction

Brodhead: Katrina Johnson, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, business: accounting

Gratiot: Michael Wolff, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, biomedical engineering

Monroe: Carissa Brooks, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Bachelor of Science, dairy science; Paula Campbell, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Bachelor of Science, animal sciences; Matthew Koester, School of Education, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology, graduated with distinction; Thomas Perry, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, computer sciences; and Emily Torres, School of Education, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology

New Glarus: Lauren Narveson, School of Education, Bachelor of Science, elementary education, special education