{"id":10052,"date":"2020-04-24T07:20:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T12:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/?p=10052"},"modified":"2020-07-26T21:26:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T02:26:16","slug":"2020-school-of-business-and-economics-virtual-scholarship-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/2020\/04\/24\/2020-school-of-business-and-economics-virtual-scholarship-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 School of Business and Economics Virtual Scholarship Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UW-Stevens Point <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/busecon\/Pages\/default.aspx\">School of Business and Economics<\/a> handed out $89,925 in 54 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/busecon\/Pages\/Resources\/studawards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">scholarships<\/a> as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 24 via an online video. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/uwspbusiness\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=3124610730916271\">Photo Album<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business<\/a> (AACSB), ranking our program among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UWSP School of Business and Economics 2020 Virtual Awards Reception\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TtuQHibuD14?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong>About the Recipients (below)  |  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/busecon\/Pages\/Resources\/studawards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">About the Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colin Beattie<\/strong> from Green Oaks, Ill., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in business administration. Colin is a member of the Pointers track and field team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lea Beckman <\/strong>from Merrill, Wis., is double majoring in finance and business administration. Lea is a member of the Merrill Ice Reflections Figure Skating Club, the Timberline Figure Skating Club, and the National Society of Leadership &amp; Success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ashley Bender<\/strong> from Wausau, Wis., is double majoring in business management and psychology focusing in human services. Ashley is a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She also volunteers as a soccer coach for the D.C. Everest School District and at the Marathon County Humane Society.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>W.B. Greaton Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaylee Benson<\/strong> from Elk River, Minn., is majoring in marketing. Kaylee is a member of the Pointers women\u2019s swim team, the UWSP Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, and the National Society of Leadership &amp; Success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Liliana Boyle<\/strong> from Vladivostok, Russia, is double majoring in data analytics and mathematics with an actuarial emphasis, and minoring in business administration. Liliana is a member of the UWSP International Club and the Association for Data Analytics Students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brooke Brewbaker<\/strong> from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in international business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Lawrence &amp; Julie Weiser International Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ian Corrado<\/strong> from Cedarburg, Wis., is double majoring in economics and forestry with a concentration in urban forestry. Ian is the president of the UWSP Disc Golf Club and a member of the Stevens Point Flying Disc Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kirstin Edens<\/strong> from Waukesha, Wis., is majoring in business administration\u2013marketing, and double minoring in dance and communication. Kirstin is member of the UWSP Archery Club, National Dance Education Organization and Public Relations Student Society of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Expanding Horizons Scholarship<\/li><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Michael &amp; Melba Sullivan Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lydia Engelbreth<\/strong> from Neenah, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and business administration, and minoring in communications. Lydia is a peer adviser and internship intern for SBE. She is also the public relations officer for Habitat for Humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Cheri Smith Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma Fisher<\/strong> from Ooltewah, Tenn., is majoring in business administration and minoring in professional writing. Emma is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, and the National Society for Leadership and Success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Randy &amp; Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aidan Fredericks<\/strong> from Millstone, N.J., is triple majoring in accounting, economics and business administration\u2013 entrepreneurship. Aidan is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, May Roach Leadership Team, Dining Advisory Board, and the Financial Literacy Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trish &amp; Mick Howen SBE Scholarship<\/li><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><li>Mark &amp; Julie Smiley Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kimberly Freese<\/strong> from La Crescent, Minn., is double majoring in accounting and business management. Kimberly is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and a tax preparer for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tax Executives Institute Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Erica Frost<\/strong> from Rudolph, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Erica is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club, the Institute of Management Accountants, and Institute of Internal Auditors. She is also a volunteer tax preparer for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler Fugina<\/strong> from Bancroft, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Tyler is the president of the National Society of Leadership &amp; Success and is a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cassandra Gierke<\/strong> from Kiel, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance, insurance and real estate. Cassandra is a member of the University Honor Society and the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ryan Glodowski<\/strong> from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in finance and mathematics with an actuarial emphasis, and minoring in economics. Ryan is a member of the Portage County Literacy Council, vice president of the Financial Literacy Association, and a tutor for P.J. Jacobs Junior High\u2019s math program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mikkalyn Hafner<\/strong> from Deerbrook, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and management. Mikkalyn is the president of the Society for Human Resource Management, a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, and a student ambassador for the Ignite Young Professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>UWSP Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rachel Hansen<\/strong> from New Holstein, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and management. Rachel is a member of Toastmasters and the UWSP Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olivia Helminiak<\/strong> from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in business administration. Olivia is a member of the Wisconsin National Barrel Horse Association, the Wisconsin International Barrel Horse Association, and Phi Eta Honor Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hyunwoong Hwang <\/strong>from Gwangju, Republic of Korea, is majoring in finance and minoring in economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natasja Iverson<\/strong> from Oshkosh, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robert Johannes<\/strong> from Amherst, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and business administration, and minoring in economics. Robert is a member of the National Society of Leadership &amp; Success. He also volunteers at the VFW Post 1037 and as a golf coach for Amherst High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dakota Karlen <\/strong>from Marathon, Wis., is majoring in business administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amber Keenan<\/strong> from Appleton, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in communications. Amber is a member of the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board, Society for Human Resource Management, and a volunteer at the Cupboard food pantry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>UWSP Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship<\/li><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amy Loppnow<\/strong> from Mosinee, Wis., is majoring in business management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship<\/li><li> John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amanda Maestas<\/strong> from Plano, Texas, is majoring in business administration with a concentration in management and minoring in psychology. Amanda is a community mentor and school-based mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also volunteers at the Portage County Humane Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>W.B. Greaton Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abby Maliszewski <\/strong>from West Salem, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and communications with a public relations emphasis. Abby is the president of the Public Relations Student Society of America. She is also a member of the Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary and Lambda Pi Eta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caleb Manser<\/strong> from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in computer information systems. Caleb volunteers with the Salvation Army and plays the violin for nursing homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler Moeller<\/strong> from Shiocton, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in management. Tyler is a member of the UWSP Ski and Snowboard Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olivia Molle <\/strong>from Plover, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Olivia is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and Miracle Makers. She also volunteers for the Special Olympics State Games.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grace Nemecek<\/strong> from Greenleaf, Wis., is majoring in data analytics and minoring in business administration. Grace is a member of the National Society of Leadership &amp; Success, Association for Data Analytics Students, and the Pointers women\u2019s golf team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yifan Ning <\/strong>from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in data analytics and music. Yifan is a member of Scott Christian Youth Fellowship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sentry Scholar in Data Analytics Award<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brandon Peckham<\/strong> from Plainfield, Wis., is majoring in business management and minoring in communication. Brandon is a member of the Pointers men\u2019s wrestling team and Athletes in Action. He also volunteers with the Salvation Army as a bell ringer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Mahdi Award<\/li><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ryan Polster <\/strong>from Mosinee, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in sociology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Business Advisory Council Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Morgan Reinwand<\/strong> from Loyal, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business management. Morgan is a volunteer tax preparer for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hawkin Saeger<\/strong> from Cleveland, Wis., is double majoring in data analytics and political science. Hawkin is a study abroad mentor for the UWSP Office of International Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annie Schirmer <\/strong>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 UWSP Accounting Club and the Institute of Managerial Accountants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Scott &amp; Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship <\/li><li>IMA Student Leadership Award <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abigail Schmidt<\/strong> from West Bend, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Abigail is a member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and volunteer for the River of God Church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CliftonLarsonAllen Accounting Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michael Schubring<\/strong> from Milwaukee, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kassidy Spees<\/strong> from Nekoosa, Wis., is double majoring in art and business administration. Kassidy is a member of the Pointers women\u2019s soccer team, a writing tutor for the Tutoring-Learning Center, and a coach for UWSP youth soccer camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>W.B. Greaton Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ryan Steffen <\/strong>from Brookfield, Wis., is an incoming freshman who will be majoring in data analytics. Ryan is a member of his high school\u2019s Math Team and Mu Alpha Theta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peter Vande Hey<\/strong> from Kaukauna, Wis., is double majoring in data analytics and philosophy. Peter volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>School of Business and Economics Scholarship for Data Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jose Saul Vasquez<\/strong> from Osicala, El Salvador, is double majoring in business administration and data analytics. Jose is a Professional Pointer Events intern. He is also the founder and president of Sharing Joy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>SBE Student Worker of the Year Award<\/li><li>John C. Seramur Economics &amp; Business Scholarship<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Makenzie Wozniak<\/strong> from Mosinee, Wis., is majoring in business administration with concentrations in marketing and finance, insurance and real estate, and minoring in economics. Makenzie is a member of the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board, president of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, and vice president of the Order of the Omega (Greek Honor Society).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Central Wisconsin Apartment Scholarship <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty Excellence Awards<br> <\/strong>Excellence in Teaching: Caz McChrystal (Business-Law)<br> Excellence in Scholarship: Nikolaus Butz (Business)<br> Excellence in Service: Elizabeth Martin (Business)<br> Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service: Ricardo Boeing (Business)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Corporate Partners Award<\/strong><br><em>Forward Bank<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distinguished Benefactor<\/strong><br>Jim and Madeleine Haine <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019-20 Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board Members<\/strong><br>The Pro Events Advisory Board is a group of students that works closely with the Pro Events program of the School of Business and Economics. Advisory Board members help shape the Pro Events program and are the face of the program to students and guests. <br><em>Yifen Chen<br>Gavin Czerwonka<br>Cassandra Gierke<br>Kevin Ile<br>Amber Keenan<br>Patrick Klinkner<br>Anna Pistone<br>Chelsea Strube<br>Makenzie Wozniak<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keith and Tammy Anderson Nonprofit Internship Scholarship<\/strong><br>This scholarship was established to support students participating in  unpaid internship opportunities throughout the academic year.<br><em>Ethan Hanson <br>Amie Smith<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LeRoy Schmidt 150-Hour Scholarship<\/strong><br>The WICPA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to qualified accounting students working toward the 150-hour requirement to be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam and obtain a Wisconsin CPA license. <br><em>Kimberly Freese<br>Erica Frost<br>Abigail Schmidt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SBE Golf Outing &amp; Networking Event Mini-Scholarships<\/strong><br><em>Grant Czaikowski<\/em><br><em>Sam Glavin<\/em><br><em>Zack Hintz<br>Kevin Ile <br>Robert Johannes <br>Ryan Klismith<br>Alex Landsverk <br>Stephanie Ligman <br>Matt Meis <\/em><br><em>Cade Sauer <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smiley Entrepreneurship Scholarship<\/strong><br>For the successful completion of \u201cThe Branch\u201d program.<br><strong>Spring 2020<\/strong><br><em>Madeline Decker<br>Jake Gajewski<br>Nicholas McCandless<br>Olivia Molle<br>Lukas Post<br>Cooper Pries<br>Santiago Tzintzun<br>Anna Watters<\/em><br><strong>Fall 2019<\/strong><br><em>Dakota Bokath<br>Sarah Burnett<br>Ana Capetillo<br>Merrissa Immerfall<br>Chris Kloiber<br>Jennifer Maerz<br>Jayson Pfister<br>Jennifer Sodke<br>Ryan Stevens<br>Kieran Talley<br>Jose Vasquez<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $89,925 in 54 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 24 via an online video. 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