Business scholarships of up to $5,000 awarded
May 18, 2001
KALAMAZOO -- Forty-six Western Michigan University students were recently awarded scholarships by the Haworth College of Business. The scholarships were awarded for the 2001-02 academic year and range from $50 to $5,000. The students were recognized for their academic excellence and extracurricular participation in the college's activities.
David T. Beckering of Middleville, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 award supported by donations by WMU staff, faculty, and alumni. A junior majoring in management and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of David T. Beckering Sr. of Middleville.
Brandon J. Behrens of Portage, Mich., received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A junior majoring in food marketing and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Valerie A. and Joel J. Behrens of Portage.
Stacy M. Blair of Shelby Twp., Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $100 award based on academic performance or financial need. A sophomore majoring in finance, she is the daughter of Carolynn J. and Fred I. Blair of Shelby Township.
Jennifer A. Brown of Kalamazoo received the Kalamazoo Gazette Internship and Scholarship Award, a $2,500 scholarship based on academic performance, financial need and essay. A junior majoring in management, she is the daughter of Carol J. and Clyde Brown of Kalamazoo.
Ling X. Chen of Kalamazoo received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A senior majoring in computer information systems, she is the daughter of Jian Mie Lee and Chu Ying Chen of China.
Jamar A. Cobb-Dennard of Kalamazoo received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic performance or financial need. A sophomore majoring in sales and business marketing and music, he is the son of Trudy D. Cobb-Dennard and Benjamin J. Dennard of Kalamazoo.
Phillip A. Collison of Kalamazoo received the Arnold and Roseanne Schneider Scholarship, a $500 award based on academic performance and named for Schneider, the founding dean of WMU's college of business, and his late first wife. A graduate student in the master of business administration program, concentrating in finance, he is the son of Shauna A. and Dennis E. Collison of Parchment, Mich.
Jyllian M. Cunningham of Kalamazoo received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $50 award based on academic performance or financial need. A senior majoring in management, she is the daughter of Belendria A. and Herbert B. Cunningham of Kalamazoo.
Kelly L. DeRight of Paw Paw, Mich., received the Phi Chi Theta Award, a $150 scholarship based on academic performance. A junior majoring in integrated supply matrix management, she is the daughter of Jane T. and Phillip B. DeRight of Paw Paw.
Seng Thong Eng of Taman Perak, Malaysia, received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 award supported by WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A junior majoring in integrated supply matrix management and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Huei Min Phoong and Thian How Eng of Perak, Malaysia.
Patricia L. Garthe of Wyoming, Mich., received Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $750 award supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Frances C. and Donald W. Garthe of Wyoming.
Elizabeth C. Glatfelter of Livonia, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $200 award based on academic performance or financial need. A freshman majoring in business, she is the daughter of Judith and Charles Glatfelter of Livonia.
Eric D. Helms of Hale, Mich., received the Art and Peg Sanders Scholarship, a $500 award based on grade point average, and provided by Dr. Margaret M. Sanders, professor emerita of Business Information Systems, and her late husband, Arthur. A junior majoring in integrated supply matrix management and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Sandra K. Helms of Hale, and Theo P. Helms of Chelsea, Mich.
Kajuan L. Hendon of Detroit received the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Scholarship, a $1,000 award based on academic performance and an essay submission. A junior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Monya Adams of Mount Clemens, Mich.
Kelly L. Hernandez of South Haven, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic performance or financial need. A freshman planning to major in accountancy, she is the daughter of Wendy D. and Raul Hernandez of South Haven.
Priya Jaiswal of Kalamazoo, received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic performance or financial need. A junior majoring in marketing, she is the daughter of Pushpa and K.P. Jaiswal of Calcutta, India.
Chad W. Johnson of Mattawan, Mich., received the Old Kent Bank Southwest Scholarship, a $750 award given to outstanding students in the Haworth College of Business. A senior majoring in accountancy and computer information systems, he is the son of Jean and Dennis Johnson of Lansing, Mich.
Holli C. Johnson of Portage, Mich., received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A senior majoring in marketing and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Sherri L. and Jerry P. Johnson of Portage.
Candice S. Kelley-Hall of Warren, Mich., received the Howard and Howard Community Investment Scholarship, a $1,000 award. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Shawn R. Hall of Warren and Courtney D. Hall of Flint, Mich.
Tim Kool of Richland, Mich., received the Arnold and Roseanne Schneider Scholarship, a $500 award based on academic performance and named for Schneider, the founding dean of WMU's college of business, and his late first wife. He is a graduate student in the master of business administration program.
Kimberly N. Leon of Battle Creek, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $200 award based on academic standing and financial need. A junior majoring in food marketing, she is the daughter of Evelyn Leon of Battle Creek.
Staci J. Lowman of Hopkins, Mich., received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A junior majoring in advertising and promotion, she is the daughter of Cindy S. and David O. Lowman of Hopkins.
Mildred D. Lyles of Flint, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $50 award based on academic performance or financial need. A senior majoring in advertising and promotion, she is the daughter of Betty A. and Adolphus Lyles of Flint.
Ryan W. McCormick of Ada, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 award supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A sophomore majoring in finance, he is the son of Nancy L. and Robert W. McCormick of Ada.
Elena M. Mellen of Hastings, Mich., received the Arnold and Roseanne Schneider Scholarship, a $500 award based on academic performance and named for Schneider, the founding dean of WMU's college of business, and his late first wife. A senior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Marcia A. and James A. Mellen of Hastings.
Kendra L. Minor of Muskegon, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic performance or financial need. A junior majoring in marketing and psychology, she is the daughter of Gloria and Willie Minor of Muskegon.
Danielle L. Mulholland of Eaton Rapids, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 scholarship supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A sophomore majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Karen S. Cataline of Eaton Rapids and Craig A. Mulholland of Sunfield, Mich.
Christine L. Mullins of Kalamazoo received the Alfred E. Pugno Scholarship, a $225 award supported by an endowment given in memory of Pugno, a Fremont businessman and the first president of the WMU Alumni Association. A senior majoring in advertising and promotion, she is the daughter of Debra A. Mullins of Galesburg Mich., and William J. Fredericks of Parchment, Mich.
Brandi E. Puckett of Detroit received the Comerica Bank Scholarship, a $1,500 award based on academic achievement. A sophomore majoring in marketing, she is the daughter of Silvia F. and Charles T. Puckett Jr., both of Detroit.
Kristy S. Ramsey of Detroit received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $100 award based on academic standing and financial need. A freshman majoring in business, she is the daughter of Ophelia R. and Thurman Ramsey of Detroit.
Richard C. Reynolds of Wayne, Mich., received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A sophomore majoring in finance and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Ann E. and Greg R. Reynolds of Wayne.
Jeffrey D. Roche of Grand Blanc, Mich., received a Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $75 scholarship supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A senior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Carol J. and David C. Roche of Grand Blanc.
Latosha N. Rodgers of New Haven, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $150 award based on academic performance or financial need. A junior majoring in integrated supply matrix management, she is the daughter of Gail A. Harris of New Haven, and Willie B. Rodgers of Detroit.
Shane A. Rodgers of Jones, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $750 award supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A junior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Sandra E. and Thomas L. Rodgers of Jones.
Angela R. Rumsey of Nashville, Mich., received the Alfred E. Pugno Scholarship, a $450 award supported by an endowment given in memory of Pugno, a Fremont businessman and the first president of the WMU Alumni Association. A senior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Joan K. and Wayne A. Rumsey of Nashville.
Jane F. Schneider of St. Joseph, Mich., received the Art and Peg Sanders Scholarship, a $500 award based on grade point average, provided by Dr. Margaret M. Sanders, professor emerita of business information systems, and her late husband, Arthur. A junior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Linda M. And Terrill M. Schneider of St. Joseph.
Tamara S. Schultz of Merrill, Mich., received the Alfred E. Pugno Scholarship, a $450 award supported by an endowment given in memory of Pugno, a Fremont businessman and the first president of the WMU Alumni Association. A junior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Sandra S. Schultz of Merrill and the late Edwin Schultz.
Psychelia V. Smith of Benton Harbor, Mich., received the General Motors Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship, a $100 award based on academic standing and financial need. She is a freshman majoring in management.
Sara C. St. Clair of Lake Orion, Mich., received the Alfred E. Pugno Scholarship, a $450 award supported by an endowment given in memory of Pugno, a Fremont businessman and the first president of the WMU Alumni Association. A junior majoring in sales and marketing, she is the daughter of Carol M. DeLaura of Lake Orion, and Roy D. St. Clair of Macomb, Mich.
John L. Thelen of Fowler, Mich., received a Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $500 scholarship supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty, and alumni. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Mary Lou and Steven A. Thelen of Fowler.
Wendy R. Ulrich of Evart, Mich., received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Marcia K. and Michael G. Ulrich of Evart.
Katie L. VanderMolen of Eaton Rapids, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 scholarship supported by donations from WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A senior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Cathy and Glenn VanderMolen of Eaton Rapids.
Julia B. Wartchow of Troy, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $200 award supported by WMU staff, faculty and alumni. A sophomore majoring in marketing and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Janice D. and James B. Wartchow of Troy.
Nicole L. Wild of Northville, Mich., received the Haworth College of Business Academic Achievement Award, a $750 award supported by WMU staff, faculty, and alumni. A junior majoring in management, she is the daughter of Terry L. and Paul A. Wild of Northville.
Joni M. Willingham of Fennville, Mich., received the Dave Luce Memorial Scholarship, a $900 award. A junior majoring in marketing, she is the daughter of Wilma Yates and Brenda L. George, both of Pullman, Mich., and James E. Guthrie of Fennville.
Lee Yee Yong of Perak, Malaysia, received the Bernadine Branchaw Scholarship, a $300 award based on academic achievement, given in memory of Dr. Bernadine P. Branchaw, who was a WMU professor of business information systems. A senior majoring in computer information systems, she is the daughter of Yoke Keng Lam and Chew Yoon Yong of Perak, Malaysia.
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