2020 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

E. Robert Rudiger and Anna Liska Rudiger Endowed Scholarship It was the desire of Bob Rudiger, who passed away on July 28, 2008, to establish an endowed scholarship in memory of deceased family members. UW-Stout was a part of the Rudiger family for many years. Receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in 1943 and 1964, Anna enjoyed her teaching experience at Stout. After she retired from teaching, she remained active in community and church organizations. Upon receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Stout Institute, Bob began his teaching career here in 1952. In his early years at Stout, Bob was in charge of the Alumni Office in addition to his teaching responsibilities. For many years he was the chair of the Industrial Arts/Vocational Education Department. During this time, he was also active in state and national vocational education organizations, and he enjoyed supervising student teachers. Bob retired in 1982 after teaching 30 years at Stout. The Rudigers’ daughter, Roberta, received a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from UW-Stout in 1987. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a vocational-technical teaching position at a post high school level. Undergraduate students at the junior and senior levels who are majoring in technology education or apparel design and development are also eligible for the scholarship. The annual award is $1,800. Marilla Von Haden The Ruge Family Annual Scholarship Andy Ruge is a graduate of Stout (’88). This scholarship is in appreciation of UW- Stout and the Hotel and Restaurant Tourism Management program that provided a foundation to build a successful career. The annual award is $1,000 Lillian Gomez Nelva G. Runnalls Scholarship Nelva Runnalls served UW-Stout in many leadership capacities from 1966-1989. In recognition and support of the sacrifices involved in returning to school as a nontraditional student, her husband, James Runnalls, created this scholarship in her memory. The scholarship is awarded to a returning female graduate student. The annual award is $100. Andrea Bertram

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