2020 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Ruth E. Westfall Scholarship After many years of supporting Stout as a loyal alumna, Judy Rommel, a former professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, established this annual scholarship in honor of her mother, Ruth E. Westfall. A high school graduate, Ruth managed her home and family as a true family and consumer science professional and served as Judy’s inspiration. The scholarship is awarded to a student with financial need and majoring in human development and family studies or family and consumer sciences education. Preference is given to a minority student. The annual award is $500. Nou Lor Theodore C. Widder Jr. Endowed Scholarship Theodore “Ted” Widder served as a member of Stout’s hospitality and tourism advisory committee in the early 1980s. Stout faculty collaborated with him to design and produce the first microwave cookware for Plastics Inc., St. Paul, Minn., where he was president. Family and friends established this endowed scholarship in Ted’s memory for a sophomore or above hotel, restaurant and tourism management major with financial need. An essay on the “Art of Management” is required. The annual award is $200. Joshua Belden Ray Wigen Graduate Scholarship Ray Wigen was Stout’s first dean of the Graduate School and held that position until his retirement. At his death in 1982, the scholarship fund was established in his memory to aid Stout graduate students. The annual award is $200. Kabita Parajuli Helen Willems-Whitbeck Endowed Scholarship Helen Willems was a 1941 graduate of Stout and received her master’s degree in 1954. She taught for many years, including 26 years in West Allis, Wis. The scholarship was established by Helen’s sister, Regina Willems, to provide financial support for worthy students with a major in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The annual award is $400. Victoria Lammar

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