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FOUNDATION FUNDS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Academic Advisement Fund     
Academic Affairs Fund

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ADMISSIONS

Admissions Fund
City and County Admissions

Frances Hunter Memorial Presidential Scholarship Endowment - This fund was created by Bill, Lucille and Theron Hunter of Montrose, Colorado, to celebrate the memory of Bill's mother.

Orahood OJC/WSC Scholarship - Ernest Orahood (attended 1936-40) established this scholarship for Otero Junior College graduates transferring to Western or graduating from a high school in the Arkansas Valley.

Transfer Program Fund

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ALUMNI

A92 - Class of '67
Alumni Association Activities Fund                                         

Alumni Scholarship (2) - Established by WSC to provide assistance to Western students.

Mary Florence Wright Alumni Scholarship - Wright ('18) bequeathed this scholarship to the College to help students from the Western Slope of Colorado.  Recipients must have a parent who graduated from Western.     

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ART

Mary L. Alber Memorial Scholarship - Ethel Rice ('63), Retired Technical Services and Special Collections Librarian at Western, and Owen Sharp established this scholarship in honor of their aunt.  This fund provides for students majoring in Art who seek an Education Certificate.
     
Art Fund     

Mabel deKoevend Memorial Art Scholarship - This scholarship was established by Mabel's family to assist Western students majoring in Art.

Graphic Design Fund

August J. Grosland Art/Alumni Scholarship - Dr. "Gus" Grosland, Professor of Art and Chairman of the Art Department for many years, established this scholarship for students majoring in Art.     

IET Art and Industrial Technology Construction Fund           

James Irwin Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends created this fund in memory of James Irwin, a greatly admired master woodworker who is credited with inspiring and teaching many students to seriously pursue the art.

Steve Jaouen Industrial Arts Scholarship - Jaouen ('66) created this fund to award students majoring in Industrial Arts in recognition of excellence, achievement and promise in their field.           

Marsha T. Julio Memorial Art Scholarship - Family and friends created this scholarship in memory of Marsha Julio, wife of long-time Western Art Professor Pat Julio, for outstanding junior and senior female Art students.     

John William Peterson Memorial Scholarship - Created to perpetuate the memory of John W. Peterson who was killed in an industrial accident in 1984.  Awards are given to students whose major or minor is Industrial Arts.

Ethel M. Rice Art Scholarship - Ethel Rice ('63), Retired Technical Services and Special Collections Librarian for Western, established this fund for students majoring in Art.

Richter Mural Restoration Fund - Created to restore paintings by Henry L. Richter, Western's first Art professor.

What’s That Supposed To Mean Art Scholarship – This scholarship was established by Sara Covey (’01) and Jacy Frear (’03) to provide assistance to WSC students majoring in Art.

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ATHLETICS

1950 Football Team Scholarship - Established by members of the 1950 Western Football Team to assist WSC football team participants.

Athletic Administrative Fund

Basketball - Men's Fund           
Basketball - Women's Fund           
Basketball Camp - Women's Fund           

Tracy Borah Hall of Fame Fund and Memorial Wrestling Scholarship - Louie Carleo ('74) matched $50,000 for the Tracy Borah Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame Room and the Tracy Borah Memorial Scholarship Endowment, a scholarship providing support for top wrestlers.  The Room was completed in August of 1999.     
     
J. W. Campbell Wrestling Banquet Fund - Created by Joanie Campbell, J.W.'s widow, to hold annual banquets to celebrate the wrestling team.

J. W. Campbell Memorial Wrestling Scholarship - Created by family and friends to honor J.W., a long-time community member of Gunnison and faculty and staff member of Western State College.

Louie Carleo Wrestling Scholarship - Louie Carleo (’74) established this scholarship to assist student-wrestlers.

William Charlesworth Memorial Scholarship - Glen DeBroder established this fund to perpetuate the memory of William Charlesworth ('54), an outstanding Colorado educator.  The fund serves student-athletes pursuing a major in Mathematics or related Sciences.

Decker Basketball Scholarship - Bob (’61) and Jean (’74) Decker of Gunnison, Colorado established this scholarship to assist basketball players.           

William Finholm Memorial Track Scholarship - Family and friends established this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of William A. "Billy" Finholm, a team leader and an inspiration to fellow students.

Football Endowed Fund – This fund is to bring the Football Program to a permanent endowment.

Football/Men’s Basketball Fundraising Fund
Football Minor Operations Fund           
Football Restricted Fund

Cecil Giles Memorial Football Scholarship – Agnes D. Giles (’39) created this scholarship in memory of her husband, Cecil (’38), a standout on the 1937 Football Team.

Hall of Fame Banquet
High Altitude Distance Camp

Kappa Delta Mu Fund - Dr. Frank Visconti (’51) and fellow alumni established this scholarship for student–athletes.

Brian Kiefer Memorial Scholarship - Established to perpetuate the memory of Brian L. Kiefer ('83).  It is awarded to outstanding juniors and seniors who are members of the men's basketball team and who have demonstrated leadership both on and off the court.     

Kelly B. Long Memorial Scholarship - Kelly Long's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Long, established this wrestling scholarship to perpetuate the memory of their son.     

Jim Mahaffey Ski Scholarship – This scholarship was established by Jim and Diane Mahaffey to provide scholarship assistance to WSC students who participate on the Ski Team.  Jim Mahaffey (’57) competed on the Ski Team as a 4-way athlete.  He was an assistant coach to Sven Wiik in 1961-62 and coached the alpine team and taught Physical Education while completing his masters degree in Education and Physical Education.

Leon "Okie" Mark Football Scholarship - Sandra Mark ('86), a WSC Foundation Board Past President, established this fund in memory of her late husband, Leon Mark ('60), a well-loved leader in the Gunnison community. This scholarship aids deserving Western students who are members of the football team.

Larry Means Track and Field Memorial Scholarship - Friends and family established this fund in memory of Larry Means, the first Executive Director of the Western State College Foundation.

Greg Miodonski Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends established this fund in memory of Greg Miodonski, a member of the Soccer Team who also served as Assistant Coach.     

Mountaineer Athletic Association Fund           

Lowell Herndon "Bus" Myers Memorial Football Scholarship - Created by Evelyn and Cindie Myers in memory of Bus Myers (’46), Evelyn's husband and Cindie's father, to assist football student-athletes.

Noland – Ski and Track
Out of State Ski Students Fund

Pederson-Wright-Borah Athletic Scholarship - In honor of three great men in Western's history, Willard "Pete" Pederson, Paul Wright and Tracy Borah, this fund aids students who participate in an intercollegiate sport.     

Ralph Porter Athletic Scholarship - Ralph Porter ('55), involved in Western and the Gunnison community for more than sixty years, established this scholarship for varsity athletes competing in an intercollegiate sport.        He also created the Ralph Porter Business Administration Scholarship and the Ralph Porter Memorial Scholarship.

Edwin H. Randall Memorial Scholarship - Created to honor the memory of Professor Ed "Doc" Randall, who served Western for thirty years as a teacher, counselor and administrator.  This scholarship awards students who are active members of sports teams and plan to teach.     

Ethel M. Rice Athletic Scholarship - Ethel Rice ('63), Retired Technical Services and Special Collections Librarian for Western, established this fund for students participating in any sport, with a preference toward women.

Jim Richards 1954 Football Scholarship – Established by members of the 1954 Football Team in honor of their fellow teammate, Jim Richards (’55).  This scholarship provides financial assistance to student-athletes who are members of the Western State College Football Team.

Samuel William Nathaniel Roch      Memorial Scholarship - Stephen Roch (’87)and Lorie Moreno-Roch (’88)established this fund in memory of their infant son, Sam, providing assistance to cross-country and track & field student-athletes.

Sheff Basketball Banquet Fund - George ('50) and Alma ('49) Sheff created this fund to hold annual banquets to celebrate the men’s and women's basketball teams.

John Sievers Memorial Wrestling Scholarship - John Roberts of John Roberts Motor Works in Gunnison created this scholarship in memory of John Sievers, a state wrestling champion at Gunnison High School and a Western student serving in Vietnam where he was killed in 1970.  This fund provides for students participating in the Western wrestling program.

Ski Team Fund

Burton and Elnora Smith Athletic Letter Jacket Fund - Burton Smith established this fund.  After his death, his wife, Norie Smith, continued to contribute to the fund, enabling letter jackets to be given to all lettering athletes.  Following Norie’s death, the fund was fully endowed.

Sweitzer Ski Endowment - This fund was established to honor Bill and Bob Sweitzer for their life-long dedication and commitment to skiing.  Two major gifts from the Sweitzer Ski Foundation significantly elevated the fund.  This scholarship is awarded to members of the varsity ski team with "good standing" academically.

Track & Field - Alumni Scholarship
Track & Field - Restricted Fund     
Track & Field - Cross Country Men's and Women's Fund
Track & Field - Cross Country Sponsorship Fund
Track & Field – New Running Track Fund

George Vandenbusche Memorial Scholarship - Family members of George Vandenbusche established this scholarship for members of the Western men's or women's cross country running teams.

Volleyball Camp
Volleyball Restricted Fund

"W Mountain" Minority Scholarship - Sandy Read, former member of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this scholarship for minority students who participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Women's Athletics
Wrestling Fund
Wrestling - Rocky Mountain Camp

Paul Wright Memorial Scholarship - Paul W. Wright and his wife, Hazel, established this scholarship to provide aid for scholar athletes.

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BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Behavioral and Social Sciences Fund

D. H. and Mildred Cummins Memorial Scholarship - Dr. D. H. Cummins, a former Professor of History and Dean of Academic Affairs, established this scholarship in honor of his wife, Mildred, who taught in the Gunnison Public Schools.  This fund serves Gunnison High School graduates majoring in Business, Chemistry or History.     

History Department Fund

Charles H. Livermore History Scholarship - Family and friends created this fund in honor of Dr. Livermore, a former professor of History and Chairman of the Social Studies Department.

Paul A. Lowdenslager Memorial Lecture Series Fund - A perpetual lecture series in Paul's memory to bring to WSC (annually if possible) a visiting lecturer in Constitutional Law, Political Philosophy or Theory, or American History or Government.

Political Science Fund
Psychology Department Fund
Sociology Fund

Robert Glenn Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Bob Wilson, Sr. ('63) created this scholarship in memory of his son, Robert, for students who are Colorado residents majoring in History.     

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BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS

Accounting Fund

Matthew Billmeyer Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established by the Billmeyer Family to honor the memory of 1979 Western graduate Matthew Billmeyer. The scholarship is awarded to full-time students with preference given to those majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Harold Binford Business Scholarship - Friends honored Dr. Binford with this fund when he retired from Western as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Business.

Borick Business Building Fund – Inaugurated by Steve Borick’s challenge gift, this fund is for donations for the design, construction, furnishing and endowment of the new Borick Business Building.

Borick Business Scholarship - The Borick Business Scholarship Endowment has been established by Louis Borick on behalf of his son, Steven Borick ('75), to provide scholarship assistance for Western State College students through the Business, Accounting and Economics Department.

Steven Borick Business and Accounting Scholarship - Borick ('75) generously provides scholarships to outstanding minority students majoring in Business or Accounting.

Business/Accounting Student Fund
Business/Accounting Technology
Business/Accounting Unrestricted Fund
           
Denver Cherry Memorial Scholarship - John and Lois Roberts, of Gunnison, established this scholarship in honor of Cherry ('69), Lois' brother-in-law.

James H. Cox Business Administration Scholarship - James Cox (’66) established this scholarship to assist selected Western State College students majoring in Business Administration with the payment of tuition and living expenses.

Don Eastman Business Scholarship
(See also Recreation and Exercise and Sport Science)

Farmers Insurance Group Scholarship - The insurance company created this award to honor their employees who are Western graduates.

Gunnison Savings & Loan Scholarship - Established by the Bank for Western students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

F. S. Haverly Academic Scholarship - Established by retired Business faculty member Fred Haverly and his wife, Leta, for students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Phil and JoAnn Klingsmith Economics Scholarship - This scholarship has been established by Phil (a local lawyer and emeritus faculty member) and JoAnn Klingsmith to provide assistance to Economics students of Western.

Kathleen Kregel Scholarship - Established by Kregel ('87) and her husband, James Smith, to assist female residents of Colorado who are top students in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Robert and Gloria Little Scholarship - Robert Little (’50) created this fund to celebrate the memory of his wife, Gloria, by assisting students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Mitchell W. Mateik Scholarship - Mateik, a former Western professor of Accounting, donated a portion of his estate to Western State College's Department of Accounting to establish this scholarship.     

Mikesell Scholarship in Accounting - Greg ('89) and Monica Mikesell created this fund to assist accounting students and to give something back to Western.

Marshall Miller Business Scholarship

Ralph E. Porter Business Administration Scholarship - Created by Ralph Porter ('55) to assist students majoring in Business Administration.

J. Ralph Reed Business Scholarship – Steve Borick (’75) established this fund in honor of Reed, Emeritus Professor of Business.  This scholarship will provide assistance to students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.

Alva W. Sloan Memorial Internship - Alva's wife established this internship in memory of Alva Sloan, who was an Accountant and Controller at Western for 17 years, for students majoring in Accounting or Business.

Roger E. Wilson Memorial Business Scholarship – Established by the Wilson family, relatives and friends to provide assistance to students majoring in Business, Accounting or Economics.  This scholarship serves to honor Roger E. Wilson, brother of Douglas and Jerry, and son of James L. and Audrey M. Wilson. 

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COMMUNICATION ARTS, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Arts & Humanities Fund     

Beta\Gern Scholarship - Bob Austin ('62;’67), President of Beta Engineering Company in Arlington, Texas, established this endowment fund to honor Dr. Jess Gern, then Chairman of the Arts and Humanities Department.  This scholarship is awarded to outstanding juniors majoring in Communications or Theatre.

Comtrends
Communication Fund

John Q. Cope/Chevron Scholarship -      Dr. John Cope, Sr., a long-time employee of Chevron Corporation and father of John Cope, Jr., an Associate Professor of English, set up this scholarship for junior and senior English majors.     

Fair Scholarship - Dr. Jeane Fair, a professor of Modern Languages at Western from 1948 through 1965, established this scholarship in memory of her parents.  The Fair Scholarship provides for students whose major or minor is Foreign Languages.           

Charles Gerhardt Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends created this fund to honor the memory of Charles Gerhardt.  It is awarded to an outstanding junior studying Modern Languages, Communication Arts, Sociology or Art.

Journalism Fund
KWSB Radio Fund

Valerie Mitchell Memorial English Scholarship - An anonymous donor created this scholarship in memory of Valerie Ann Mitchell to serve students majoring in English.     

Modern Language Fund
Peak Productions Fund

Harry and Sylvia Peterson Films Acquisition Humanities Fund – Larry (’70) and Patty Hayes established this fund to create a video library for Western in honor of former President Harry Peterson and his wife, Sylvia.

TV Equipment Fund
Wordhorde
Writing Program

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DELTA SIGMA PI

Delta Sigma Pi Alumni Scholarship - The Gunnison Alumni Club of Delta Sigma Pi established this scholarship for full-time students majoring in Business Administration or Accounting.     

Dustin Roberts Memorial Scholarship – Family and friends established this fund in memory of former Western State College student Dustin Roberts.

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DISABILITY SERVICES

Disability Fund

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EDUCATION

Brennecke Elkins Memorial Scholarship - Established by friends and family of Magdalene Elkins ('20), recipients must be juniors who plan to teach at the elementary or secondary level.

Education Division Fund

Dr. Kenneth H. Hansen Memorial Education Scholarship - Established by Mary Alice Hansen and her family to celebrate the memory of Mary Alice's late husband, a long-time Western professor of Education.

Herbert J. and Marie H. Kaczmarek Memorial Scholarship Fund - This fund was created in memory of Professor Dr. Herb "Kaz" Kaczmarek ('63) and his wife.  The Kaczmareks loved Western and wanted to help underprivileged students as Herbert was helped with a football scholarship.

Sophie Simpson Hamrick Knight Memorial Scholarship - V. Robert Kerr created this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of his mother, Sophie Simpson Knight ('57).

Jennie and Fritz Nylund Memorial Scholarship - Created by Betty Gibbs, Jennie and Fritz's daughter, and her husband, Verner, to assist Nucla High School graduates attending Western.

Roberta Rouse Scholarship - Roberta Rouse's children established this scholarship in honor of their mother for students planning a career in Elementary Education, with preference for non-traditional students returning to school.

Martha Savage Memorial Scholarship – Family and friends of Martha’s established this scholarship in her memory, to assist a junior majoring in Education.

Special Education Fund

Dan Tredway Memorial Education Scholarship – Established by Dan’s family to provide assistance to seniors majoring in Education.  Friends of Dan have also generously contributed to this meaningful scholarship.  This scholarship serves to honor Dan Tredway, a professor of Education at Western for 35 years and beloved Gunnison community leader and member.

Ann Zugelder Scholarship - Ann Zugelder established this scholarship for Western students pursuing certification in Elementary Education.             

The Ann D. Zugelder Summer Teaching Institute Endowment for Excellence – This fund was established by the estate of Ann Zugelder to provide perpetual support for the Summer Teaching Institute program at Western.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Clark Environmental Studies Support Fund - Launched by Ralph Clark, Jr., to support the Environmental Studies Program at Western.

James D. Nauman Environmental Studies Library Resource Endowment – Dr. Nauman (attended 1945—49) established this fund to continually expand Western’s library holdings with ever-expanding body of knowledge in Environmental Studies.

James D. Nauman Environmental Studies Scholar – Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) created this fund to provide scholarship assistance to Environmental Studies majors who have made a significant contribution towards environmental stewardship while at Western.

James D. Nauman Environmental Studies Scholarship – Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this fund to provide assistance to WSC students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies.

James D. Nauman Faculty Development Endowment – Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) created this fund to support faculty within the Environmental Studies Department.

James D. Nauman Scholars Endowment – Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this fund to assist students majoring in Environmental Studies. 

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FACILITIES

Access for Handicapped Fund

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HONORS PROGRAM

Honors Program Fund

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LIAISON COUNCIL

Liaison Council Scholarship - Provides scholarship assistance to the spouses or children of Western's classified employees.             

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LIBRARY

Delmas Fund
Gern/Carmichael Memorial Book Fund
Library Fund

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MATH AND COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE

Computer Science Fund

William E. Dorgan Math Scholarship - Established by Dorgan's daughter, Roberta ('76), and her husband, Dennis Beckman, for students majoring in Math.

Faculty Scholarship in Computer Science - Created by Dan Schuster, a professor of Math and Computer Science, and his wife, Roselyn, for students majoring in CIS with an emphasis in Information Science.

Math Department Fund

Mathematical Studies Scholarship - Established by members of the Mathematics faculty to assist students majoring in Mathematics.

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MOHAB FOUNDATION

Mohab Foundation Scholarship - The Mohab Foundation, a group of Western graduates (70's and 80's), have created this award for students who are Colorado residents.     

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MUSIC

Lisa Anne Memorial Scholarship Fund - Jim Harmon, Lisa's father, established this scholarship in Lisa's memory to assist music majors and minors.  Jim has raised money for this fund by hosing concerts and many family members and friends have made gifts to this scholarship.  Lisa Anne’s mother, Suzanne Christy, as also contributed significantly to this fund.

Leora Annin (Cooper) Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends established this scholarship in her memory to assist full-time students majoring in Music.      

Rodney P. Ash Memorial Music Award - Rodney's wife, Anne, and their two children established this scholarship after Rodney's death to cover the cost of an award for a graduating senior who is an outstanding musician.

Rodney Ash String Scholarship - Established by Rodney's wife, Anne, to provide assistance to Western students majoring in Music.

Brass Band Fund

Crested Butte Music Festival

F. George Damson Music Scholarship - Established by the family of the late George Damson who retired from Western in 1951, after more than 30 years of association with the College.  The Damson Scholarship is an annual performance competition open to all Music majors.     

Mabel deKoevend Memorial Music Scholarship - This scholarship was established by members of Mabel's family to assist Western students majoring in Music.

Agnes D. Giles Music Education Scholarship – Established by Mrs. Giles (’39), it is awarded to sophomore students majoring in Music, preferably with an emphasis in voice.

Gunnison Volunteer Fire Department Fund - Provides for incoming students who have participated in the WSC All-Colorado Honor Band or the Western Slope Choral Festival.

Lloyd Heiny Music Scholarship - Created by Lloyd's wife, Dorothy, to celebrate the memory of Lloyd ('28), who took part in both Band and Orchestra while at Western.

Bruce Johnson Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends established this scholarship in honor of Bruce, who died suddenly during his freshman year in 1992.  Since Bruce was unable to fulfill his dreams, the family wishes to help other students achieve their goals.  This fund is awarded to Colorado residents enrolled in Band at Western.     

David and Shirley Killian Music Scholarship - This scholarship was established by Shirley Killian ('40) and her late husband David ('39) for students majoring in Music.             

John and Georgie Kincaid Instrumental Music Scholarship – John (’47), a Professor Emeritus of Music, and Georgie (’47) and friends established this scholarship for students who are instrumental musicians.

Wayne H. Milheim Music Scholarship - Wayne Milheim ('66), a long-time friend and philanthropist to the Music Department, established this scholarship for students who major or minor in Music.

Music - Alumni Scholarship
Music - European Concert Tour Fund
Music - Organ Fund
Music - Unrestricted Fund     

Marjorie Porter Memorial Music Scholarship - Ralph E. Porter, Marjorie's ('60) husband, and other family members and friends established this fund in Marjorie's memory to serve students who are vocal Music majors.

Jean Ranson Vocal Music Memorial Scholarship - Created in memory of Jean Ranson, this fund is awarded to vocal Music majors.

Edwyl Redding Memorial Scholarship - A bequest in Ms. Redding's estate formed this scholarship for students pursuing instruction in piano or organ.  Professor and Administrator, Ms. Redding's legacy to Western include two musical compositions, "Alma Mater-Western State College of Colorado" and "Ode to Western," the official hymn of the College.

Rachel W. Rice Music Fund – Ms. Rice created this endowment in her estate to support the Music Department.

Margaret E. Stewart Vocal Music Endowment – Established by Margaret Stewart and her family, this fund provides perpetual support for the vocal music program at Western.

Marguerite Vouga Rule Music Scholarship - Mrs. Marguerite Vouga Rule and her husband, Ed Rule, established this fund for sophomores and juniors participating in a performing organization or music activity.     

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NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Ralph “Tim” Allen and Anne Blackstock Allen Natural and Environmental Sciences Library Resource Endowment – The family of Tim and Anne established this fund to continually expand Western’s library holdings with the ever-expanding knowledge in Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Archeology Fund
Archeological Research

Bartleson/Prather Geology Scholarship - Friends and former students have established this scholarship to honor Bruce Bartleson and Tom Prather, both retired Geology professors of Western.  This fund provides assistance to Western students majoring in Geology.

Biology Department Fund     
Biology Field Trip Fund     
Chemistry Fund

Davidson Geology Scholarship - Marguerite Davidson ('32) created this scholarship for freshman students majoring in Geology. 

Hugo A. Ferchau Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends established this scholarship to honor Dr. Ferchau for the never-ending assistance he gave to students at Western.  It is awarded to students who pursue studies and/or research in the area of Botany and native plant research.

Geology Dinosaur Fund
Geology Fund

Joseph A. Kastellic Scholarship – Joe’s wife, Barbara, and the Black Canyon Kiwanis Club of Montrose, Colorado, established this scholarship to honor Joe Kastellic, a career National Park Service employee who served as the first Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument from 1975-1984.

A. W. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship      - Family and friends established this scholarship in memory of Aubrey W. Lawrence, a Professor of Chemistry and Chairman of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics.  It is awarded to students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology.

Dr. Mason and Betty Light Scholarship - Dr. Mason Light, who served the college community for over forty years while he was a practicing physician in Gunnison, and his wife established this scholarship for juniors and seniors who are engaged in Pre-Medical studies.

Casey James McKenny Memorial Scholarship - Established by family and friends to celebrate Casey's memory, so there will always be a Western student pursuing an education in Casey's name.  This scholarship shall enrich the lives of Western students, just as Casey so selflessly did.

Fred J. Menzer, Jr. Geology Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship provides assistance to a Geology student, in memory of Dr. Menzer, Emeritus Professor of Geology at Western, who taught at WSC from 1970 through 1981.

Valerie Mitchell Memorial Geology Scholarship - The parents and friends of Valerie Mitchell established this fund in Valerie's memory, who was killed in a jeep accident at Hartman Rocks the end of her junior year in 1981.  Awards are given to students majoring in Geology.     

Richard “W” and Belva R. Moyle Geology Scholarship - Established by the Moyles, this fund provides scholarships to Geology students.  Richard taught Geology at Western from 1961 to 1965, and Belva is a 1965 graduate of WSC.

James D. Nauman Endowment - Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) created this endowed fund for unrestricted use within the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

James D. Nauman Scholarship - Dr. Nauman (attended 1945-49) established this scholarship to assist students majoring in a field within the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Physics Fund
Physiology Lab Fund

Paul M. Rady Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology - Paul Rady ('78), a member of the Western State College Board of Trustees and Immediate Past President of the WSC Foundation Board of Directors, and his family established the Chair to create a new curriculum in Petroleum Geology.

Science Fund

C. Ralph and Florence Walker Memorial Scholarship - The Walker family created this fund in memory of C. Ralph and Florence to serve students majoring in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

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PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Quigley Unrestricted Fund

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

Publications

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RECREATION AND EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

Asess Fund

Todd Crane Center for Outdoor Leadership - Todd Crane's parents created an endowment in memory of Todd, a Western student during the 1994-1995 academic year, who died in a rock climbing accident in 1995.

Ernest Degutis Scholarship - Family and friends established this fund in memory of Dr. Degutis to provide scholarship assistance to juniors and seniors majoring in Kinesiology.     

Donald Eastman Recreation Fund - Don Eastman ('51) established this award for freshmen and seniors who show outstanding achievement not only in the recreation field, but also in diversified areas of their lives.  Eastman also established the following scholarships:
            *      Donald Eastman Business Scholarship     
            *      Donald Eastman Recreation Scholarship     
           
ESS Program Fund
HAP (High Altitude Performace) Lab

Praxl Award - Friends, faculty and alumni created this fund in honor of Hannah E. Praxl, a member of the Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.  This fund provides for students majoring in Physical Education or Recreation.           
RESS Administration Fund
RESS Department Fund
RESS Student Development Fund
Whitewater Park Fund

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Yvonne Marie Laudick Memorial Fund - Created to perpetuate the memory of Yvonne Laudick ('83) and to provide aid to Western students who are members of the Search and Rescue Team.

Heather O'Connor Memorial Fund
WSC Mountain Rescue Team Fund

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Aids Center Fund
Campus Ministry Fund

Martha Carr WIT Scholarship - Martha A. Carr, a long-time resident of Gunnison County, created this scholarship for needy students from the Western Slope of Colorado.  Recipients must exemplify the purpose of the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program.

Community Church WIT Fund – This scholarship was established by the Community Church of Gunnison.  The Community Church wants to assist the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program and encourage those students that might not otherwise have an opportunity to complete their education.

Donald A. Goodman Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was created to perpetuate the memory of Donald Goodman.  Applicants must be WSC Housing Department Resident Advisors and must have financial need.     

Gunnison Business and Professional Women’s Club – This fund was created to assist the WIT (Westerners in Transition) Program participants.

Helen Hirst WIT Scholarship - Honors Helen Hirst, a WSC faculty member from 1963 to 1983.  Through the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program, the Hirst fund offers support to non-traditional students starting or continuing their pursuit of a higher education.

OWLS Fund
Parent Fund
Rugby Club Fund
Soccer Club Fund
Square Dance Club Fund

Anne Steinbeck WIT Scholarship - An anonymous donor established this scholarship to recognize and honor Anne Flick Steinbeck ('51) for her great service to Western as trustee, alumna, donor and advocate.  This scholarship serves Colorado residents who exemplify the philosophy of the Westerners in Transition (WIT) Program with demonstrated financial need.

Student Development Fund

Roy E. Turner Memorial Student Fund - Created by Roy ('40) and Becky Turner to provide assistance to WSC students with financial need.

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VANDENBUSCHE

Culture of the West Fund - Supports Dr. Duane Vandenbusche's research of the West.     

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NON-DEPARTMENTAL FUNDS

1st Bank Endowed Scholarship - 1st Bank of Colorado established this scholarship for students in the 1st Bank Service Area.  Preference is given to low income applicants.

AAUW Scholarship - The Gunnison Chapter of the American Association of  University Women created this scholarship for non-traditional students working on their first BA degrees.                             

Annual Fund Unrestricted - Provides flexible support for the College's most urgent needs and opportunities for advancement.     

Antholz Scholarship - Leona E. Antholz established a scholarship before her death to assist full-time students from Montrose County, Delta County or Ouray County.     

Boettcher Opportunity Award - The Boettcher Foundation, one of the oldest private family foundations of Colorado, established this award to give funding to minority students. 

Cheerleading Fund
Club Baseball Fund

Paul Coleman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established by Mirta M. Coleman (Paul’s wife) and Julia Cockrill and Hazel Dickey, Ed.D. (Paul’s sisters) to celebrate the memory of Paul, who coached baseball and basketball at Western, and taught Health, Physical Education and Recreation.  He retired in 1987 after 17 years of service.

Scot Crismon Memorial Scholarship – This fund was established in commemoration of F. Scot Crismon (’60), a pilot shot down over Vietnam while in the Navy.
           
Daniels Opportunity Award – The Daniels Fund provides this award, which helps students with financial need.  Founded by Bill Daniels in 1998, the Daniels Fund is the culmination of Bill’s lifetime of giving.  Through the work of the Daniels Fund, Bill hoped that others would be inspired to give of themselves.  One of the priorities of the Daniels Fund is to invest in deserving young people by helping them in their educational pursuits.

Gary Dolezal Memorial Scholarship -      Family members established this scholarship to perpetuate the memory of Gary Dolezal.  Recipients must have been involved in the scouting program and attained rank of First Class Scout, and must be a graduate of a Western Slope high school.
           
Herbert J. Dorricott Memorial Scholarship - Family and friends created this fund in honor of Mr. Dorricott ('39), who served Western in many capacities including student, Assistant Professor, Registrar, Business Manager, Assistant to the President and Vice President for Business Affairs.     

Whitman Eastman Memorial Fund – Family and friends established this fund to celebrate Whit’s memory.

Gunnison Arts Center Scholarship – This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor through the Gunnison Arts Center to provide scholarship assistance to Western State College students.

Gunnison Watershed Scholarship - The Gunnison Watershed School District created this fund for Gunnison High School students with a high level of academic achievement and strong leadership traits.
           
Headwaters Fund - The fund supports the annual fall Headwaters Conference, an interdisciplinary gathering to consider the difficult cultural challenges and unexplored opportunities facing the mountain region.

Helping Hands Scholarship - Dick Stephenson ('70), a member of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this scholarship to provide a four-year scholarship for a graduate of Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, California.

Clarence Howard Fund

May Dye and Gerald L. Kearney Scholarship - May Dye Kearney ('38) made Western the sole beneficiary of her will, creating this scholarship to assist graduates of Central High School and South High School, both in Pueblo.

Brenda Gail Kenny Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established by former Western State College Foundation Board of Directors member Rob Costello ('74), and his wife, Mary, to celebrate the memory of Mary's sister, Gail, a 1976 graduate of Western. 

Olaf C. Kjosness Memorial Scholarship - Dr. Kjosness, former Dean of Students, filled the position of "father figure" and mentor to hundreds of Western students, personally subsidizing students with his own finances.  The scholarship he created when he retired and a memorial fund established by family and friends have been combined to honor and celebrate his memory.     
     
Luftseben TKD Scholarship - Awarded to students with a sophomore status who have demonstrated leadership qualities predicting future success in service to his/her college community or country.       

Patrick E. Mooney Memorial Scholarship - Friends and family established this scholarship in memory of Patrick Mooney ('79).
     
Frank A. Musgrave Memorial Scholarship - The parents of Frank Musgrave ('68) established this scholarship to perpetuate his memory and affection for Western.
     
Margaret White O'Leary Scholarship - This award was created by Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. Hattie Steel and women's clubs in Gunnison and Western Colorado for students who have earned 45 credit hours at Western.

Pepsi-Cola Academic Scholarship - Established by Pepsi-Cola of Montrose to assist Western students.

Pepsi-Cola - This fund was established by Pepsi-Cola of Montrose to provide assistance to students with unique or unforseen circumstances. 

Harry and Sylvia Peterson Scholarship - Former Western State College President Harry Peterson and his wife, Sylvia, have established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to Western State College students.

Ethel Phelps Memorial Scholarship - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beitler established this scholarship in honor of Robert's mother to provide assistance to female graduates of Gunnison High School.

Charles E. and Lucile C. Piquette Memorial Scholarship - Jerry Piquette, retired Vice President for Business Affairs, and extended family and friends established this scholarship in memory of Piquette's parents.     

Ralph E. Porter Memorial Fund

Presidential Scholarship - An anonymous donor established this scholarship for Western's high caliber students.

Presidential Student-Athlete Scholarship - Jim MacAllister ('77), a former member of the Western State College Foundation Board of Directors, established this fund for Western's highest achieving and most deserving students, celebrating the ideals of academic excellence and service to campus and community.

Olivia and Fred Reichle Memorial Scholarship - The estate of Olivia L. and Fred A. Reichle provides scholarships for graduates of Colorado high schools.      

Re/Max Community Brokers Scholarship - Established by Re/Max Community Brokers for high school graduates and residents of the Gunnison community.

James R. Richards Scholarship - Richards ('55), a Past President of the WSC Foundation, established this fund to provide deserving students with financial aid.           

Freda T. Roof Memorial Scholarship - A trust fund for twelve Colorado colleges through the First Interstate Bank in Denver, Colorado established this scholarship for residents of Colorado.     

Dexter Sapp Memorial Scholarship - A bequest by Reva Sapp O'Conner provides residents of Gunnison County with aid to attend Western.

Mary A. Scherer Scholarship - The estate of Mary Scherer provides for Colorado residents of the Western Slope.      
           
Fred and Valerie Schmalz Scholarship – Established by Valerie Schmalz (’93), a member of the WSC Board of Trustees, and her husband, Fred, to provide financial assistance to a graduate of Gunnison High School.

Sodexho Campus Services Scholarship - The Sodexho Corporation established this fund for students with evidence of successful participation in co-curricular aspects of college and community life.

Brendan St. Denis Memorial Fund - Family and friends created this fund to honor the memory of Brendan who died while a student at Western in 2001.

Tenderfoot Facility Fund – This fund was created to support the Tenderfoot Childcare Center in Gunnison.

Thornton Assistance Scholarship – This fund was established by the estate of Jessie Thornton, wife of former Colorado Governor Dan Thornton.  This scholarship is for the use and benefit of needy students.

TWC Foundation Scholarship - The TWC Foundation created this fund for Colorado residents, with encouragement by President Daniel Warner ('68).

"W" Mountain Fund - This fund supports the painting and the upkeep of the "W" Mountain.     

Helen Webster Scholarship - The mother of Helen Mae Webster established this scholarship for juniors who have demonstrated high scholarship, character and participation in school activities.     

Writing the Rockies

WSC Foundation Scholarship - Provides four $4,000 scholarships annually for top students.

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WILDERNESS PURSUITS

Outdoor Bouldering Garden Project – This fund is to establish the very first outdoor bouldering garden at any college or university in the country. 

Peter Terbush Memorial Fund - This fund honors the memory of Peter, a Western student, who tragically died in a climbing accident.      It funds an outdoor leadership summit in his name.