The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out 42 student scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2018 Awards Reception sponsored by Associated Bank Friday, April 20 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Photo Gallery]
The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ranking our program among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
About the Recipients (below) | About the Scholarships (link)
Rachel Badertscher from Marshfield, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration.
- W.B. Greaton Scholarship
Alissa Barth from Marshfield, Wis., graduated with a degree in accounting and business administration this past fall semester. She is a member of the Heart of Wisconsin IMA.
- IMA Student Leadership Award
Allison Batterman from Fond du Lac, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration, and minoring in economics and psychology. Allison is a volunteer at The Cupboard, a member of the UWSP Financial Literacy Association, and a member of the UWSP Colleges Against Cancer group.
- Carl N. Jacobs and Sentry Insurance Scholarship
Katrina Butts from Pleasant Prairie, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in management. Katrina is the president of the UWSP Financial Literacy Association, the business director for SPTV, and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. She volunteers for Sundays with Seniors and as a financial coach for UWSP and Portage County.
- Business Advisory Council Scholarship
- Larry and Julia Weiser International Scholarship
- Expanding Horizons Scholarship
- Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship
Makaela DeBoer from Arpin, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate. Makaela is a volunteer for the Auburndale Music Festival, Multiple Sclerosis Walk/Run in Marshfield, and Special Olympics. She is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.
- Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship
- Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship
Kim Delikowski from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a management concentration. Kim is a volunteer for the Portage County Humane Society and an annual bike ride participant in the Special Olympics Torch Run.
- Carl N. Jacobs and Sentry Insurance Scholarship
April Eisenschink from Manitowoc, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate. She is studying French for a basic second language proficiency certificate. April is a peer advisor for the School of Business and Economics and the student manager for the UWSP Phone Center. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, UWSP Financial Literacy Association, UWSP Sign Language Club, and volunteers for the UWSP Dance Marathon.
- Northwestern Mutual Bob “Rap” Taylor Scholarship
Alexa Englund from White Bear Lake, Minn., is majoring in business administration with concentrations in management and marketing, and a minor in military science. Alexa is a member of the Pointers women’s hockey team. She also is part of the Wisconsin Army National Guard and participated in the UWSP Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC).
- Mark & Julie Smiley Business Scholarship
Ashlyn Fellowes from Marathon, Wis., is majoring in business administration with concentrations in management and marketing. Ashlyn is a member of the UWSP Society of Human Resource Management, Yoga and Meditation Club, and
Be the Match on Campus.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Scholarship
Brendyn Ford from Machesney Park, Ill., is double majoring in business administration and economics. Brendyn is a member of the Pointers football team and the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. He also volunteers by reading to students at local elementary schools.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
- DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship
Lauren Gibbs from Iola, Wis., is double majoring in data analytics and business administration with a concentration in marketing. Lauren is a member of the Association for Data Analytics Students.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Jacob Gilarski from Stevens Point, Wis., graduated with a degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
- SBE Student Worker of the Year Award
Jessica Holzmann from Elkhart Lake, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Jessica is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
- Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship
Abbey Johnson from Black River Falls, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and interior architecture. Abbey is a member of two honor societies, the American Society of Interior Designers, the Illuminating Engineering Society, and the International Interior Design Association. She is a member of the Pointers tennis team and also volunteers at Brookdale Assisted Living, Ronald McDonald House, Community Cleanup, and youth sports.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Angela Karlen from Edgar, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing. Angela is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, and volunteers for the Tutoring-Learning Center.
- W.B. Greaton Scholarship
Sydney Kerkhoff from Clements, Minn., is double majoring in accounting and business administration.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Rebecca Lamermayer from Marshfield, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate, and minoring in communication and economics. Rebecca is the treasurer for Order of the Omega, and a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. She volunteers for CAP Services Head Start, Make a Difference Day, Be the Change, and blood drives.
- CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship
Jacob Luepke from Bonduel, Wis., is double majoring in economics and business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate. Jacob is a member of the UWSP Financial Literacy Association, National Society of Leadership and Success, and volunteers for Junior Achievement.
- W.B. Greaton Scholarship
Alex Molland from Beloit, Wis., is triple majoring in accounting, business administration and economics. Alex is the tax and assurance intern at CliftonLarsonAllen.
- Tax Executives Institute Scholarship
Caleb Nysse from Adell, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and economics. Caleb is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Hope Persells from Weyauwega, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in management. Hope is a member of the Waupaca Recreational Ladies Fall Volleyball League and volunteers at Waupaca’s 1st Assembly of God in the nursery, preschool, and Sunday school. She also runs 5K, 10K and half marathons.
- Mahdi Award
Stephanie Ports from Freedom, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate, and a minor in economics. Stephanie is a member of the UWSP Financial Literacy Club. She also is a loan officer at Belmont Finance and a commercial credit intern at Peoples State Bank.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Scholarship
Kari Rasmussen from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in management. Kari volunteers at Zoro’s Locker, a food pantry in Wausau.
- Trish & Mick Howen School of Business and Economics Scholarship
Erika Rattunde from Madison, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and economics. Erika is the senior research assistant at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau.
- Randy and Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement
- Northwestern Mutual Bob “Rap” Taylor Scholarship
Kely Rodriguez from Santa Barbara, Honduras, is double majoring in accounting and business administration with a concentration in management. Kely is the campus ambassador for Becker Professional Education and Wisconsin Institute of CPAs, the treasurer for UWSP International Club, the treasurer for UWSP Accounting Club, and is a tea and talk leader for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She volunteers with CAP Service’s VITA program as a tax preparer.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Annie Schirmer from Marengo, Ill., is double majoring in accounting and business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance and real estate. Annie is a member of the IMA, UWSP Accounting Club and Rotary Club. She also participates in intramural volleyball.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
- Central WI Apartment Association Scholarship
- Cheri Smith Scholarship
Amanda Schmidt from Menasha, Wis., is majoring in business administration with concentrations in management and marketing. Amanda is a member of the Hansen Hall Leadership Team, UWSP Residence Hall Association, and National Society of Leadership and Success.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Aaron Swanson from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Aaron is a volunteer tax preparer for CAP Service’s VITA program and is the Publicity Coordinator for the UWSP Accounting Club.
- Becker CPA Review Bundle Scholarship
James Uelmen from Pulaski, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance, and real estate, and a minor in economics. James is a founder of the UWSP Accounting Club and volunteers through the Newman Center.
- Northwestern Mutual Bob “Rap” Taylor Scholarship
McKenzie Wessell-Woodcock from Beloit, Wis., is majoring in business administration with concentrations in management and marketing, and a minor in psychology. McKenzie is a member of the UWSP Knitting and Crocheting Club and participates in intramurals.
- Carl N. Jacobs and Sentry Insurance Scholarship
Nicole Williams-Sullivan from Eagle River, Wis., is double majoring in data analytics and business administration with a concentration in marketing.
- John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
Morgan Wirkus from Marathon, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration, and a minor in economics. Morgan is a member of the Pointers volleyball team, National Society of Leadership and Success, and participates in intramurals. She volunteers at the Pointer Pups Volleyball Camps and Hope Starts Here.
- Carl N. Jacobs and Sentry Insurance Scholarship
- Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship
Heather Zeitler from Coleman, Wis., is double majoring in interior architecture and business administration with a concentration in management. Heather is the treasurer for the UWSP Society of Human Resource Management, the treasurer for the American Society of Interior Designers, the treasurer for the UWSP Historical Preservation Society, and the volunteer coordinator for UWSP Love Your Melon. She volunteers for Big Brother, Big Sister.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Scholarship
Faculty Excellence Awards
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Mary Jae Kleckner (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP
Nikolaus Butz (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
Kevin Neuman (Economics)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE
Nikolaus Butz (Business)
DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR
Keith Anderson
Given in appreciation for Keith’s ongoing support of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in general and of the School of Business and Economics in particular and especially for your generous support of our Senior Week activities.
CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD
Sentry Insurance
Given in appreciation for Sentry’s long-time support of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in general as well as the School of Business and Economics in particular and especially for your gifts to create the endowed chairs in the data analytics program.
Klismith SBE Community Engagement Endowment
Nik Butz
Student Researchers: Carly Rhyner and Jordan Stuart
To support UWSP School of Business and Economics projects/research that address current and pressing issues in Central Wisconsin and provide unique and invaluable hands-on learning opportunities for students in the School of Business and Economics.
Gary Mullins SBE Professional Development Fund
Ruixue Du (Accounting)
Lyna Matesi (Business)
To support the professional development of faculty and staff in the UWSP School of Business and Economics at the discretion of the SBE department chair. This fund is in recognition of Professor Gary Mullins, associate dean and chair of the School of Business and Economics for his leadership throughout the process of AACSB accreditation.