2021 Scholarship Reception Booklet

STOUT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CATALOG 2021-22

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship Award Process

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How to Establish a Scholarship

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Foundation Scholarship Program

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

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Appreciation

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Scholarship Reviewers

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Scholarship Award Process: The Stout University Foundation sponsors scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are financed by the contributions of alumni, friends, parents, faculty, campus organizations, other Stout staff, foundations, and corporations. To establish a permanent scholarship through bequests or special gifts, contact the Foundation office. All gifts given to the Stout University Foundation are tax deductible. The determination of receiving a scholarship is based on several factors. The factors which are considered include academic performance, letter of recommendation, professional and extracurricular activities, community involvement, written statements, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in the completing of the application and, in many cases, financial need. The scholarship application deadline for 2022-2023 academic year is February 7, 2022. The Stout University Foundation Scholarship Committee reviews applications with the award letters being sent by mid-April. Recipients are required to write a thank you letter of appreciation to the scholarship donors and will be informed of any other requirement that is needed before payment is made for tuition.

Scholarship information and application can be found at www.uwstout.edu/foundation/scholarships.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Cindy Hangartner Scholarship Program Manager Stout University Foundation 320 S. Broadway St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 232-1320 scholarships@uwstout.edu

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

How to Establish a Scholarship: Receiving a scholarship can make a real difference as so many of our donors can attest to. For them, continuing the tradition of giving is the best way to say thank you to those who made their own education possible and to help pave the way for future generations. Establishing a scholarship or adding to an existing one are easy ways to make a difference in the lives of UW-Stout students.

Types of Scholarships: Annual scholarships

Are awarded on a yearly basis and maintained through yearly contributions. Benefactors establishing an annual scholarship will make the greatest impact by contributing a minimum of $1,000 annually. These scholarships continue only if the benefactor provides annual gifts to sustain them. Endowed scholarships These scholarships require a minimum gift of $30,000, which can be provided over multiple years. The Stout University Foundation invests these funds to support programs in perpetuity. The principal remains while the earnings of the endowment are used to support the scholarship. Scholarship endowments can be established in several ways. A single gift of cash, securities, or other property, or they may be funded with a series of gifts made over time. Also, you can fund an endowment through a bequest or other deferred gifts, or through a combination of lifetime and deferred gifts.

For additional information on how to establish a scholarship fund, please contact:

William Johnson Executive Director Stout University Foundation Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Alumni Relations Stout University Foundation 320 S. Broadway St. Menomonie, WI 54751-0790 (715) 232-1151 www.uwstout.edu/advancement

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Foundation Scholarship Program

Thank you for all that you do and for impacting students’ lives in such a positive way.” -2021 Scholarship recipient

The Stout University Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 1963 and has helped more than 10,882 UW-Stout students achieve their dreams for a college education. Since its beginnings, the program has awarded scholarships totaling more than $15.6 million through the financial support of alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends of the university. This year we are happy to be able to award 436 students with scholarship money totaling more than approximately $977,000. The goals of the Stout University Foundation Scholarship Program have remained constant since its establishment: • To identify and honor academically talented students who need assistance in pursuit of their dream of a Stout education. • To provide increased support for their continued education. • To provide efficient and effective scholarship program management for the funds entrusted to the Foundation by our generous benefactors. For many students, the decision to attend college and which school to attend, comes down to finances. By building our scholarship funds, we can attract and retain excellent students with more competitive financial aid packages, make higher education accessible to students from all economic backgrounds, and promote geographic and cultural diversity to benefit all students. Stout University Foundation’s Scholarship Program continues to grow with new scholarships added each year. The exceptional support and generosity of its donors has laid the groundwork for what the program has become today – one of the finest regional university scholarship programs in the Midwest.

“Earning a scholarship does so much more than help me financially, it helps progress my academic future, make the most of my opportunities, and increase

my ability to change lives.” -2021 Scholarship recipient

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

John Leon Abrams Memorial Endowed Scholarship Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity established this scholarship in memory of John Leon Abrams, a 1962 UW-Stout graduate and fraternity brother killed in Vietnam. He was a member of the Naval Seawolves Helicopter Squadron, an elite group formed specifically to assist SEAL and Special Forces. John and his three-man crew were killed in 1967 flying the lead helicopter while engaging ground forces in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time plastics engineering major with demonstrated financial need who exhibits leadership in student activities, and has U.S. military involvement. Advanced Molding Technologies Plastics Scholarship The Advanced Molding Technologies Plastics Scholarship was established to support incoming first-year students enrolled in the plastics engineering program, and to attract more students to the program. Plastics engineering graduates are highly desirable and important for the economic development in this region. The annual awards are $1,500 each. Andrew Novy Adam Thompson Helmuth “Pookie” Albrecht Endowed Scholarship Helmuth “Pookie” Albrecht graduated in 1960 from Stout State College with a B.S. in industrial education. He was the Stout Student Association president and received the Medallion Award, the highest non-academic honor for students. Pookie worked at the university for over 40 years in a variety of capacities, including director of University Housing and Student Life Services. He was also an adviser for several student organizations. After he retired, the university chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary was named for him. Pookie remained involved during retirement and helped establish the UW-Stout Hall of Heroes in the student center to honor students, faculty and staff who died while serving their country. In 2015, the Stout Student Association passed a resolution honoring Pookie’s contributions on campus and in the surrounding communities. Pookie’s exemplary contributions to students and the university is acknowledged by a scholarship awarded to a student demonstrating active leadership on campus. The annual award is $1,100. Katy Liester

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Tom Allen Student Leadership Scholarship Charles “Tom” Allen spent his professional career at UW-Stout in the department of psychology from 1970 until his retirement in 2008. Teaching was his passion, as was faculty government and curriculum development. He was recognized for his dedication to the democratic process and his efforts to get out the vote, particularly with UW-Stout students. The annual award is $1,000. Malena Larson Alpha Phi Sorority Endowed Scholarship The Alpha Phi Sorority Endowed Scholarship was established through donations from alumni and active members of the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi. This scholarship will help a sister by funding a positive educational experience and fulfilling her educational requirements. Alpha Phi assists women in making informed choices to reach their highest potential. Sisters share a strong commitment to excellence and a strong desire to help each another and their communities. Alpha Phi enhances and promotes each member’s development and learning by focusing on sisterhood, service, scholarship, love, loyalty, and character development. Alpha Phis are lifetime members of a sisterhood that values these traits. This scholarship is awarded to an active junior or senior member who has exhibited these traits through leadership and personal achievements while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The annual award is $700. Sarah Webber Alpha Sigma Alpha Endowed Scholarship This memorial scholarship was established by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority sisters, friends, and family to honor the memory of Penny Radke, Lynette Beatty and Mary Baker Sabin. This scholarship will continue to be funded by future memorial gifts in honor of Beta Pi Chapter sisters. Recipients of this scholarship will have demonstrated leadership in an organization that supports women. The annual award is $400. Jewel Ryan Alumni Association Graduate Student Scholarship This scholarship was established with endowed funds accrued from past collected dues of lifetime memberships of the Stout Alumni Association. This scholarship is offered to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree at UW-Stout. The annual awards are $1,000 each.

Kylie Anderson Tiffany Johnson Hailey Hansen Katelyn Kruger

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Alumni Association Robert S. Swanson Fellowship At the time of his retirement, the Alumni Association named a fellowship in honor of Chancellor Robert Swanson. UW-Stout graduates may apply for this fellowship to pursue post graduate or research studies. Alumni Association William “Bud” Micheels Undergraduate Student Scholarship In honor and memory of Emeritus President Bud Micheels, the Stout Alumni Association celebrates his life and dedication to the institution by providing funds in his name to an undergraduate student. The annual award is $1,000. Lillian Gomez Amcor Packaging Scholarship The Amcor Packaging Scholarship is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the educational pursuits of UW-Stout packaging students and investing in the future of the packaging industry. The annual award is $500. Sarah Kusnier American Edge Real Estate Services, Inc. Scholarship Emilie and Peter Wiese opened American Edge Real Estate Services, Inc. in Menomonie in 1989. Initially formed as a property management company, American Edge has developed into a full-service real estate company. This scholarship is unrestricted. The annual award is $400. Katelyn Belleau American Foundry Society Scholarship This scholarship was initiated by the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Foundry Society for students in the engineering technology program who are members of the American Foundry Society student organization. The annual awards are $1,000 each. Alec Kokko-Ludemann Nathan Thompson

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Russell and Lauretta Amling Scholarship The Russell and Lauretta Amling Scholarship is in appreciation of Russ’s 1966 UW-Stout M.S. in industrial education. This scholarship was established in gratitude of the opportunities afforded to Russ as a young student beginning his education and career. Russ credits the support and mentoring he received from his professors to his success at teaching industrial technology. This scholarship is awarded to any first-year student with a minimum 2.5 high school GPA and in financial need. The annual award is $500. Lindsey Niehaus William and Dorothy Amthor Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by William and Dorothy Amthor. William Amthor received his B.S. in industrial education from the Stout Institute in 1950 and went on to earn his Master of Science in 1955 from Stout State College, and later his doctorate from Texas A&M in 1965. He returned to Menomonie where he taught at UW-Stout for 34 years, retiring in 1989 as professor emeritus in the school of industry and technology in the graphic communications department. Professor Amthor established the first computer lab on campus and contributed to the university and the Menomonie community in numerous ways. The annual award is $1,000. Alec Kokko-Ludemann Fanchon A. Johnson Amundson Endowed Memorial Scholarship Elden Amundson established this scholarship in honor and memory of his wife, Fanchon A. Johnson Amundson. She received a bachelor’s degree in home economics education from UW-Stout in 1938. This scholarship is awarded to an early childhood or family and consumer sciences education major. The annual award is $1,500. Paityn Tiefs Andersen Corporation Plastics Engineering Scholarship Andersen Corporation supports the advancement and growth in enrollment within the UW-Stout plastics engineering curriculum, and continued graduation of plastics engineers within the St. Croix Valley area. The annual awards are $1,500 each. Olivia Hile Bradley Sarauer

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Anderson Family Scholarship Margaret and Harold Anderson firmly believed in the power of education and provided each of their children a college education of their choice. Margaret loved every minute of her 40-year teaching career. The Anderson family, in memory of Margaret, now wish to extend their help to a student who is planning to become a PK-12 teacher. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior education major from Wisconsin with a minimum GPA of 2.75. The annual award is $600. Melanie Hennes This scholarship was established to assist students who have participated in Stoutward Bound or lived in a multicultural living community. Ron Anderson, 1988 business administration, along with his wife, Linda, are dedicated to supporting historically underrepresented students including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos and Native Americans. The Anderson family recognizes nonacademic support like Stoutward Bound and multicultural living communities connect students inside and outside of the classroom, helping to create the relationships that foster social and academic success. The annual award is $1,000. Aaron Sims Melvin LeRoy Anderson Scholarship Melvin “Pic” Anderson was a junior at Stout in 1942 when he joined the Marine Corps and served as a pilot in the Mid-Pacific during World War II. He died July 8, 1945, while in service. His wife, Maxine, established this unrestricted scholarship fund in his memory. The annual awards vary. Scott Bresnahan Madison Rood Joseph Ceranski Lydia Schloskey Noah Cerbins Jordyn Springer Alexander Hartz Mackenzie Strohm Cecilia Knudsen Amanda Tupy Kayla Miller Alexis Vrieze Faith Petrina Anderson Family Stoutward Bound Multicultural Annual Scholarship

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Anonymous Donor Scholarship This scholarship was established by a UW-Stout graduate who understands the value of a university degree. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior construction major with an interest in commercial construction, a 3.3 GPA and a financial need. The annual award is $1,000. Daniel Amundson Applied Math & Computer Science 50th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship The Applied Math & Computer Science 50th Anniversary Scholarship honors the foresight and success of the program. More than 10 programs and concentrations have spun-off from applied math and computer science since its inception in 1967. This scholarship was established from generous alumni contributions to honor the history of the applied math and computer science program and invest in its future. The annual award is $1,000. Brendan Blob Applied Science Excellence Scholarship This scholarship was established through gifts from faculty and staff of the applied science program. This scholarship is awarded to an applied science major of sophomore standing or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.25 who demonstrates extraordinary involvement with the applied science program. The annual award is $1,000. Amanda Burger Margaret and Herman Arneson Memorial Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor and memory of Margaret and Herman Arneson. Both believed strongly in the value of a college education, and in making a difference in the lives of people. Margaret taught at Menomonie High School for 20 years and Herman retired from UW-Stout’s biology department in 1976. He was a faculty member who loved UW-Stout, his subject matter, and his students. This scholarship is awarded to an applied science major with a 3.0 or higher GPA, with financial need, and demonstrates leadership in student or civic activities. The annual award is $1,000. Jordan Kunze

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Arzoumanian/Drake Endowed Scholarship Charlotte Drake, 1940, was Linda Luck Arzoumanian’s high school home economics teacher and special mentor. Drake recommended that Arzoumanian attend Stout State University upon her graduation from Baraboo High School. Combining her respect for Charlotte Drake and her commitment to higher education, Arzoumanian, who graduated from Stout in 1964, has established this scholarship for a Baraboo High School graduate. AFE Hagen/Ross Founders Scholarship The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is the largest professional organization in North America dedicated to the global field of facilities engineering management. This scholarship is provide by the AFE-Twin City Chapter 13 to support UW-Stout engineering technology majors with a concentration in mechanical design or production operations, mechanical and electrical construction, and management facilities operations. Annual awards are $1,000 each.

James Anderson Dalton Brauner Hayden Hopfensperger

Association for Facilities Engineering Chapter 66 Scholarship Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) Chapter 66 initiated this scholarship to recognize and encourage students pursuing a career in facilities engineering. These scholarships are awarded to those who major in construction, engineering technology, manufacturing engineering, or real estate property management. Annual awards are $1,000 each.

Bridgette Allen Morgan Young

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Stowe N. Badenoch Memorial Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Professor Stowe “Tony” Badenoch who passed away August 14, 2012. Tony will be remembered for always infusing a tough yet engaging approach into his classes and encouraging students to meet high standards while remaining true to themselves. He was an adjunct instructor at UW-Stout in the early 1980s and from 1988 until his retirement in 2003, was a professor in the fashion merchandising program which later became retail merchandising and management. This scholarship will benefit retail merchandising and management majors. The annual award is $1,000. Haylee Leonard Garrott and Dewey Barich Endowed Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family of Dewey and Garrott Barich, both UW-Stout graduates, in their memory. It is awarded to a junior or senior manufacturing engineering major with a 2.5 GPA and financial need. The annual award is $100. Kase Kleinschmidt Elbert L. and Mary Elizabeth Barnhart Endowed Scholarship Elbert and Mary Elizabeth Barnhart established this scholarship to encourage young people to excel scholastically and become leaders in their communities and in their chosen professions. The scholarship recipient must be a junior or senior who has received the Chancellor’s Award at least three times and is involved in community and extracurricular activities and student professional organizations. The annual award is $900. Rex Meikle Carol Smith Barwa Memorial Scholarship Robert Barwa, a 1974 technical education graduate, established this scholarship in memory of Carol Smith Barwa, a 1974 early childhood graduate. Robert and Carol were both first-generation college graduates. This scholarship is for a first- generation college student, majoring in early childhood education or technical education, with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The annual award is $1,000. Paityn Tiefs

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Larry A. and Mary E. Bates Endowed Scholarship Larry and Mary Bates of Medford, Wis. were the parents of David J. Bates, a 1976 UW-Stout graduate. This scholarship was founded to honor their persistent hard work and strong guidance to Dave in his pursuit of a university degree in the transportation field. Dave earned a B.S. in vocational education specializing in automotive and heavy truck from UW-Stout. This opened the door for technical careers as a heavy truck field engineer with Ford Motor Company and corporate aircraft ground support equipment manager with Northwest Airlines. Dave’s hobbies of restoring antique autos and aircraft were driven by his career opportunities. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology with a concentration in mechanical design, with a 3.0 or above GPA and financial need. The annual award is $1,000. Grace Covey Ann Baggett Beaster Endowed Scholarship Bob Guertler met Ann Baggett Beaster and her husband, Bill, at UW-Stout, and they became lifelong friends. Bob established this scholarship in memory of Ann, who passed away in 1998, to acknowledge his friendship with the Beasters and assist current UW-Stout students. This scholarship is unrestricted. The annual awards are Frank and Betty Belisle Scholarship Frank Belisle was a former UW-Stout registrar, and both he and his wife, Betty, were enthusiastic supporters of UW-Stout’s educational and athletic programs. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior vocational rehabilitation major who has definite financial need. The annual award is $800. Ashley Minikus Sonja Marie Bengtson Endowed Scholarship Sonja Marie Bengtson passed away two months after graduating from UW-Stout in 1999. The Bengtson family provided this scholarship in Sonja’s memory to assist UW-Stout students enrolled in an international exchange program. This scholarship is awarded to an apparel design and development major with financial need who is studying abroad. $1,400 each. Denise Beyer Genevieve Czaplewski

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Jim and Nancy Bensen Technology Education Scholarship The Jim and Nancy Bensen Technology Education Scholarship is offered to a first-year student entering the technology education program. Nancy earned her master’s degree from UW-Stout and served as the founder and director of the Adult Education Center for Chippewa Valley Technical College in Menomonie. Jim earned his master’s degree from UW-Stout, and after earning his doctorate, returned to Stout as a “distinguished professor”. He served four years as dean of the school of industry and technology. During this period enrollment tripled, innovation was inspired, program directors were established, “future courses” were taught, the Stout Technology Park was founded, the Stout incubator was created, and a vast extension of research and development was established. Jim left UW-Stout to serve as the president of the Dunwoody College of Technology and later president of Bemidji University. In retirement, he has been active in “re-inventing communities,” which has resulted in national recognition of excellence. The annual award is $1,000. Lucas Bousley Donald C. Beran Endowed Scholarship Donald Beran was a 1954 mechanical engineering graduate of UW-Stout. After graduation, he served in the Army and then joined the faculty of General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) in Flint, Mich. This scholarship is awarded to a manufacturing engineering major of junior or above standing. The annual award is $400. Carson Larrabee Mary Ann Beran Endowed Scholarship Mary Ann Beran graduated from the dietetics program at UW-Stout in 1954 and was the head dietitian at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Flint, Mich. until her retirement in 1995. She was a member of the American Dietetics Association and supervised dietetic internships for many years. This scholarship is awarded to a dietetics major who will be completing a dietetic internship. The annual award is $300. Thomas Paine

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Berg Family Memorial Scholarship This scholarship honors Roy A. Berg and Agnes Mihelich Berg, parents of Karen M. Williams and Michael S. Berg. Roy and Agnes grew up on the Minnesota Iron Range. Roy completed an engineering degree at the University of Minnesota and began work in the computer industry, which was in fledgling status when he started in the late 1940s. He spent his entire career in the computer industry in the Twin Cities. Throughout their lives, the Bergs valued education and encouraged their children and grandchildren to pursue and complete a college education. The donors wish to assist student recipients each year in achieving their goal of a college education. This scholarship is awarded to junior or senior engineering or vocational rehabilitation majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need from the area known as the Iron Range of Minnesota. The annual award is $1,000. Warren Williams Dorothy Z. Bergman Endowed Scholarship Dorothy Z. Bergman, a 1939 Stout graduate, was employed by National Presto Industries in Eau Claire, Wis., where she was in charge of the test kitchens. This scholarship is awarded to a dietetics, food systems and technology, or food and nutritional sciences major. The annual award is $2,000. Chloe Kom Janice Henning Blake and George F. Blake Jr. Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through a bequest from the estate of George and Janice Henning Blake, a 1935 Stout graduate. This scholarship is awarded to a nutrition or food technology related major of sophomore standing or above. The annual award is $1,000. Abigail Hassing Florence E. Blank Endowed Memorial Scholarship Bob and Kathy Campbell McCord, both UW-Stout graduates, established this scholarship because of their great respect for Florence Blank’s dedication, love of her profession and keen interest in her students. This scholarship is awarded to an early childhood major who is student teaching. The annual award is $1,100. Elliana Lone

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Lynn Quadracci Blum and Dennis Blum Endowed Scholarship Lynn and Dennis Blum, both 1975 UW-Stout graduates, have worked in retail sales for the past several years. Their scholarship supports a retail merchandising and management major of sophomore standing or above with a 3.0 or above GPA, who exhibits leadership qualities. The annual award is $200. Willa Rodencal The Bohle Family Early Childhood Education Scholarship Darlene E. Bohle, a 1969 and 1985 graduate of UW-Stout, established this scholarship in memory of her grandparents Albert and Inger, parents Clayton and Leora, uncle Arnold, and sister Linda. This scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an early childhood education major. Brianne Greene Todd Boppel/Art and Design Global Studies Endowed Scholarship This scholarship has been established in honor and memory of Todd Boppel. Todd joined the faculty of the newly created art department in 1964. He knew and respected many art forms and encouraged his students and colleagues to do the same. This scholarship honors the driving force in Todd that enabled him to produce comprehensive and meticulously developed artwork even as he was equally committed to teaching. Boppel retired in 1999 and passed away in 2000. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior with a major in the art and design area. The annual award is $600. Jessica Maedke Dominic J. Bordini and Janette Burns Bordini Endowed Memorial Scholarship This scholarship honors Dominic J. Bordini and his wife Janette Burns Bordini. Dominic Bordini was a 1941 graduate of UW-Stout who retired from the directorship of the Fox Valley Technical College shortly before his death in 1983. This scholarship assists Fox Valley Technical College students continuing their education at UW-Stout. The annual award is $500. Jason Hovarter

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Borton Construction, Inc. Endowed Construction Scholarship Fund Paul Borsheim graduated from UW-Stout in 1991 with a B.S. in industrial technology and a concentration in building construction. Paul started Borton Construction in La Crosse, Wis. in 1999. He and his wife Melissa, along with the leadership team at Borton Construction, support continued education in construction-related fields. Borton Construction is pleased to provide both high school and college students with scholarships for higher education through the endowments they have established with local high schools and universities. This scholarship is awarded to either a sophomore, junior, or senior construction major with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The annual award is $1,000. Garett Giertuga Boston Scientific Packaging Engineering Scholarship The Boston Scientific Packaging Engineering Scholarship was created to complement Boston Scientific Corporation’s core mission of improving lives through innovation. In keeping with this mission, the Boston Scientific research and development packaging department seeks to improve educational opportunities for students within UW-Stout’s packaging program. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior packaging major with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The annual award is $3,000. Benjamin Lindgren Bida Lou Braker Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Bida Lou Braker to support UW-Stout students working toward a career in teaching. After the early death of her husband, Bida provided room and board to countless UW-Stout students, serving as a mother away from home. This scholarship is awarded to an education major of junior or above standing. The annual award is $200. Payton Schneider Donald R. Bredahl Memorial Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Donald Bredahl by his wife and children. Donald was given a scholarship and was therefore able to get his degree from UW-Stout in 1951. He taught industrial education for a few years and then went into manufacturing as a manager in the aerospace industry. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior education major with financial need. The annual

award is $300. Mason Priebe

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Jean Breisch Scholarship Jean Breisch was an instructor in the psychology department at UW-Stout who passed away in 1991. Teaching was her first priority, and she worked ceaselessly for the students. The scholarship is awarded to a female student that is 30 years or older majoring in psychology, vocational rehabilitation, school counseling, marriage and family therapy or clinical mental health counseling. The annual award is $1,200. Shoshana Rivers Walter and Evalyn Van Stratum Brinkman Scholarship Walter Brinkman graduated in 1915 and Evalyn Van Stratum Brinkman in 1918 from the Stout Institute. They both taught in the Chicago Area Public Schools. The Brinkmans established this endowment in 1982 in honor of their adopted daughter, Delores Brinkman. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage American multicultural students to have a positive experience inside and outside of the classroom. The annual award is $2,000. Lydia Wagner Bruce Family Endowed Scholarship Bruce A Connelly, B.S. 1972, B.S. 1978, established this scholarship in memory of his grandmother Esther F. Bruce, and his mother Vera Bruce Sagonovich. This scholarship also honors the faculty of the applied math program because without the friendship of Dr. Maki and Dr. Miller, Bruce doubts he would have obtained his B.S. in applied mathematics. This scholarship also honors the memory of two special instructors, Dr. Nelva Runnalls and Dr. John Sabol. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in applied math. The annual award is $1,000. Bennett Miles

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Bill and Julia H. Burmesch Supply Chain Scholarship Bill B.S. 1972, M.S. 1980 and Julia Hierl Burmesch B.S. 1979 established this scholarship to provide financial assistance for students interested in pursuing a career in supply chain management and global logistics. While working in IBM’s globally integrated supply chain, Bill was aware of the importance and need for skilled supply chain professionals. He was the initial driving force in proposing and facilitating stakeholder input and the development of what is now the supply chain management program at UW-Stout. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with a 3.5 GPA pursuing or have declared pursuing a major in supply chain management. The annual award is $1,000. Nolan Harke Leo F. Buscaglia Scholarship Leo Buscaglia was a nationally known author, television personality and college professor. This scholarship is a result of earnings from his first television program produced at UW-Stout. It assists a student who demonstrates humanitarian concern. The annual award is $1,300. Annie Sandry Career and Technical Education Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the M.S. or Ed.S. career and technical education major. Priority is given to those presently employed in a Wisconsin technical college. The annual award is $800. Lori Korthals Alan J. and Ellen E. Carlson Scholarship Alan J. Carlson was a 1972 graduate of Stout State University with a B.S. in business administration, a minor in psychology and received an agriculture extended degree from UW-River Falls. Alan had a great love of conservation, nature, his community, and family. Alan served on the Stout Student Association as a senator on the Financial Affairs Committee representing married students. This scholarship is established by Alan’s wife, Ellen Carlson, to honor her husband. Ellen retired after 40 years of service in the departments of chemistry and physics as the academic department associate. Their strong ties to the university will be acknowledged by a scholarship awarded to a nontraditional student who is involved in the community. The annual award is $1,000. Brittany Zillmer

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Dawn E. Carlson Endowed Scholarship Dawn E. Carlson, a 1970 UW-Stout graduate, greatly appreciated all the family support and financial help she received while establishing her own dietetics career, and initiated this scholarship to provide financial assistance to students on an unpaid internship in the dietetics field. The annual award is $3,800. Thomas Paine John Carter Family Memorial Scholarship The John Carter Family Memorial Scholarship was funded through a bequest from the estate of Jane M. Carter whose mother was a UW-Stout graduate and her father a Menomonie businessman. This scholarship is awarded to students of high scholastic standing who are in financial need. The annual awards vary. Skyla Castner-Seifert Nicolas Langenfeld Emily Christian Landon Lushanko Grace Covey Joseph Mischke Emily Doheny Abdulghani Mounir Kelsey Galbraith Benjamin Odrich Jackson Gardner Anthony Plechacek Elizabeth Geoffrey Isabella Ramm Lillian Gomez Johnathan Raschke Anna Hansen Carleigh Roettger Emily Holze Lorien Rupe Anja Husby Abigail Schmidtke Nicholas King Robert Smith Taylor Kinsella Emma Treinen Frank Cervenka Memorial Scholarship This scholarship fund was established in memory of Frank Cervenka to provide support to engineering technology or manufacturing engineering majors with a 3.25 or higher GPA. The annual award is $300. Bennett Loersch

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Robert F. Cervenka-AnnMarie Foundation Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory and honor of Bob Cervenka and the philanthropic foundation he established. Bob valued higher education and the philosophy of sharing success by giving back, making a difference in communities and lives of people. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering in the school of engineering who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Recipients receive $2,000 per year for three years, provided they meet continued eligibility requirements. Aaron Hoff Kayla Lenzmeier Anthony Plechacek LeRoy Charlick and Elaine Thomas Charlick Endowed Scholarship LeRoy Charlick earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Stout in 1935 while striving to finance his education. He taught industrial arts in Michigan schools for 40 years and always encouraged students to further their education. His wife, Elaine, believing in the value of education and understanding the financial difficulties often faced by students, established this scholarship to be awarded to an education major of sophomore standing or above with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who demonstrates financial need. The annual awards are $1,200 each. Dr. Richard T. and Nancy P. Cheng Computer Science Renewable Endowed Scholarship Dr. Richard and Nancy Cheng established this scholarship as an expression of appreciation for the quality education Richard received from UW-Stout as a graduate student earning his master’s degree in 1962-1963. Dr. Cheng went on to teach at UW-Stout from 1966 to 1969. This scholarship supports outstanding students with a computer science major. Recipients must be a first-year or sophomore students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. The annual awards are Jordan Caby Amy Ptacek

$1,000 each. Tyler Betanski Addison Braun

Ethan Draeger

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Dr. Richard T. and Nancy P. Cheng Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Richard and Nancy Cheng in appreciation of the quality of the graduate education Richard received from UW-Stout from 1962-1963, as well as his years teaching at Stout from 1966-1969. This scholarship supports outstanding students with a technology or engineering major. Recipients must be of sophomore or above status and have a cumulative GPA of 3.8. The annual awards are $1,200 each. Jason Hovarter Bennett Loersch Charles Payne Chi Lambda/Paul Derby Memorial Endowed Scholarship Captain Paul Derby, a 1965 industrial technology graduate, died fighting for his country on Nov. 17, 1968. While piloting an F-4 Phantom II on a bomb run in Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam, his aircraft received intense hostile ground fire, burst into flames and disintegrated in the air. Paul left behind his wife, Dorothy, and a son and daughter. The Chi Lambda/Paul Derby Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by his Chi Lambda brothers and the Derby Family to honor Paul’s sacrifice for his family, brothers and country. This scholarship assists a family member of a veteran who is of a sophomore, junior or senior status with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. The annual award is $1,500. Makayla Parkin Michael and Sandra Wiemerslage Chopin Scholarship The Chopins met at UW-Stout where they received a valuable education that led to their lifelong dream of teaching. Sandy taught family and consumer education at Monona Grove Schools, and Mike taught in the automotive department at Madison Area Technical College. This scholarship is awarded to a Madison Area Technical College student who is transferring to UW-Stout and majoring in food science and technology, dietetics, hotel, restaurant, and tourism management, or technology education. The annual award is $1,000. Benjamin Odrich

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Club Managers Association of America, Stout Student Chapter (CMAA) Annual Scholarship The Club Managers Association of America Scholarship is made available by the student organization’s fundraising efforts throughout the year. Professionalism, leadership, and education are the cornerstones that CMAA is built on and this scholarship was created to assist the organization’s members with the funding of their education. Students with a sophomore or higher standing, a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a major in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management, golf enterprise management, or related minors with an emphasis in the hospitality or service field are encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to be an active national member of CMAA and must provide a letter of recommendation from the adviser, president, or vice president of CMAA. The annual award is $1,500. Nilufar Umarova Charles C. Coker Graduate Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Charles Coker in his memory upon his death in August 2013. After a career in the Navy and obtaining his M.A. in clinical psychology and Ph.D. in experimental psychology, Chuck moved to Menomonie in 1975 to begin a position in the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institution. Chuck retired from the university in 2000 after 25 years as a research scientist having written many grants, articles and reports, and working on numerous projects related to the field of vocational rehabilitation. In retirement, he founded Research Solutions International (RSI) with the mission of developing internet- based program evaluation tools to assist rehabilitation organizations in improving the delivery of employment and social services to individuals with and without disabilities. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the M.S. vocational rehabilitation program. The annual Patricia Coker Endowed Graduate Scholarship Patricia Coker, who died of cancer in 1991, was a woman of determination who taught until her illness made it impossible. The recipient of this scholarship must be committed to a service career and a graduate student majoring in applied psychology, education, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health counseling, school psychology, or vocational rehabilitation. The annual award is $1,000. Michael Dorfman award is $1,000. Andrew Beaudry

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Connecticut Chapter, Institute of Packaging Professionals Scholarship The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is a national nonprofit professional association with headquarters in Chicago and chapters located throughout the United States. IoPP is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. The Connecticut Chapter, Institute of Packaging Professionals Scholarship was created to support a student planning a career in packaging and raise awareness of packaging as a career choice. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior packaging major with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The annual awards are $1,000 each. Margaret Kendhammer Sarah Kusnier Ruth Kunz Conone Child and Family Studies Endowed Scholarship Ruth Kunz Conone, a 1969 UW-Stout graduate, has always enjoyed the field of education. After completing her doctorate and serving as a professor of education at several institutions, she became associate dean of extension at Ohio State University and assistant director for extension family living, retiring in 1998. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior early childhood major with financial need and a 3.0 or above GPA. The annual award is $750. Paityn Tiefs This scholarship aims to financially assist undergraduate students earning a B.S. in construction management or business management, or a M.S. in construction management, who will be entering the construction industry upon graduation. Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) core purpose is to develop and support construction financial management professionals in meeting the ever changing challenges of the construction industry. CFMA’s core values are integrity, competency, leadership, innovation, friendship and member responsiveness. The annual award is $1,700. Joel Broberg Construction Financial Management Association Twin Cities Endowed Scholarship

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Construction Industry Advisory Committee Annual Scholarship The UW-Stout Construction Program Advisory Committee Scholarship is intended for construction majors who have shown engagement in the program and are active in further enhancing their construction experience via professional association participation, student organization participation, and/or construction-related work experience. The Construction Industry Advisory Committee seeks to support students with financial need and who demonstrate high academic performance. The annual awards are $1,000 each. Zach Ruf Zachary Schmitt James E. and Kathryn A. Cook Endowed Scholarship James E. Cook graduated from UW-Stout in 1953. He joined the faculty at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Mich. in 1958. After earning a doctorate degree in 1971, he returned to Kellogg. During his tenure at the college, he served as dean of instruction, vice president for research and development, and executive vice president. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior,or senior with financial need majoring in technology education, career, technical education and training, or engineering technology. The annual award is $300. Jill Enerson Timothy E. Crowell Family Memorial Scholarship Family and friends established this scholarship in honor and memory of Timothy Crowell, a 1986 UW-Stout graduate. Tim was employed for more than 20 years as a manager of plastic engineering with International Paper in Menomonee Falls,Wis. One of his biggest accomplishments was receiving a United States Design Patent for a container lid through his employer. He highly valued education and encouraged all those around him to continue pursuing their dreams through education. This scholarship has been created to provide financial support for students entering the field of plastics engineering so that they may also make their own contributions to this expanding field. The annual award is $1,000. Maxwell Fore

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Mary J. Crownhart Endowed Scholarship Mary J. Crownhart, a 1974 Stout graduate, died in 2002 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary’s entire life was dedicated to serving and helping others. Through her estate plans, Mary created this scholarship for graduate students majoring in school counseling who are involved in professional and/or other organizations. The annual award is $1,000. Kaitlyn Keech Estell and Nelda Curry Scholarship Estell and Nelda Curry were both 1931 graduates of Stout. This scholarship supports an early childhood or family and consumer sciences education major. The annual award is $500. Anna Johnson Reinhold and Borghild Eng Dahlgren Endowed Scholarship Reinhold Dahlgren and his wife, Borghild Eng Dahlgren, graduated from Stout 100 years ago in the classes of 1917 and 1918. With a firm belief in the value of education, they became teachers in the Detroit school system, working their entire careers as industrial arts and home economics educators. They left their entire estate to UW-Stout to help other students receive the education they treasured. The annual awards vary. Tyler Hauge Quincy Muzik Tamara Landing Giaolong Nguyen Elijah Meehl Lowry Dallin Promising Student Annual Scholarship Jacklyn Dallin, a 1968 UW-Stout graduate with a B.S. in home economics education, established this scholarship in appreciation of the education she received at UW-Stout. She hopes to help an incoming first-year student financially by starting the student out on the path to reaching the goal of becoming a teacher by renewing the scholarship for an additional three years if the student maintains the established criteria and follows the normal Foundation scholarship process of applying. The annual awards are $1,000 each. Madeline Binczak

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Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Dwight and Linda Nyhus Davis Endowed Scholarship Dwight and Linda Davis, both UW-Stout graduates, established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to students so that they may complete their college education without incurring unreasonable debt. These scholarships are awarded to undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA, financial need and who have demonstrated leadership potential as evidenced by participation/leadership roles in civic or school organizations. An interview is required. The annual awards are $5,000 each. Abigail Drabek Isabel Roberts Michaela Hansen Tara Weber Colin Poulakos Edward L. and Dorothy D. Decker Endowed Scholarship Carol A. Dobrunz, UW-Stout faculty emeriti, established this scholarship in honor and memory of her uncle and aunt, Edward and Dorothy Decker. These scholarships are awarded to junior or senior graphic design or applied science majors. The annual awards are $1,300 each. Skyla Castner-Seifert Joseph Mischke George C. and Gladys S. Decker Memorial Graduate Scholarship George Decker received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Stout in 1928. Both he and his wife, Gladys, a graduate of Carleton, worked in the U.S. Department of Education for many years. They appreciated their college experiences and recognized the importance of an applied education. Their scholarships are awarded to assist graduate students. Annual awards are $1,300 each. Karis Jentik Jenniffer Slowiak Bradford Dobrzynski Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Brad Dobrzynski who was a sophomore majoring in applied math at UW-Stout. He was kind, athletic, intelligent, and made a difference in the lives of those who knew him. This scholarship is awarded to a student of sophomore standing with a major in applied mathematics and computer science. The recipient must be a Wisconsin resident with a minimum GPA of 3.5. The annual award is $1,000. Anna Hansen

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Bill and Jan Dubats Endowed Engineering Scholarship Bill Dubats is a 1965 graduate of the Stout industrial technology program. He met and married Stout junior Janel Marilyn Nelson in the same year. Jan became a homemaker, mom and helpmate as Bill progressed to an MBA degree at the University of Minnesota. This scholarship was established in appreciation for the opportunities Stout offered to mature, grow, and learn more than 54 years earlier. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in mechanical engineering, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to a student demonstrating financial need. The annual award is $1,400. Isaac Nachtigal Jeremy Eckerman Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Jeremy Eckerman by his family and Affiliated Construction Services (ACS). Jeremy passed away in July 2006. He was a 2002 UW-Stout graduate and was working at ACS at the time of his death. This scholarship assists a junior or senior construction management major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and who is a Wisconsin resident. The annual award is $200. Derek Johnson Eugene W. Else Memorial Scholarship Family and friends have established this scholarship in memory of Eugene W. Else. A lifelong resident of the Watertown, Wis. area, Eugene always encouraged his children to further their education, give back to the community, and appreciate the sacrifices made by those serving our country in the military. This award is given to a military veteran, with preference given to a Watertown High School graduate with a 3.0 or above GPA who attends UW-Stout as a full-time student and attends classes on campus. The annual award is $1,000. Nicole McConville John K. and Christine M. Enger First Amendment Scholarship John Enger retired as the executive director of University Relations at UW-Stout after being employed at the university for 36 years. Christine, a 1973 UW-Stout graduate, served as the assistant director in the Financial Aid Office, retiring in September 2004. This scholarship requires financial need and the completion of an essay on one of the five rights of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The annual award is $500. Gervase Thompson

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