New Foundation Funds

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the following new funds and awards, which provide scholarship support, recognition of student achievements and enhanced departmental resources. Our appreciation is extended to the many donors who enrich students’ educational experiences and advance the University’s standing.

Contribute online or mail your gift to the UW Oshkosh Foundation, 842 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh WI 54901.

Lt.Col. Paul R. Bartz Leadership Award recognizes a third-year cadet in the ROTC program who demonstrates a commitment to an Army career and a concern for helping fellow cadets. Paul Bartz ’90, completed the ROTC program while a history student at UW Oshkosh. He was killed in May 2010, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy in Kabul, Afghanistan. His wife, Michelle ’91, also a former ROTC cadet, created the scholarship in Paul’s memory.

Willard and Margaret Blanke Nursing Scholarship was established by the couple’s daughter, Sharon Chappy, UW Oshkosh associate professor, assistant dean and director of the graduate nursing program. The scholarship honors Chappy’s parents who instilled the value of education in their children and grandchildren. Recipients must be graduate nursing students. Preference is given to applicants with a nurse educator emphasis, interest in teaching in an academic setting and a future goal of achieving a doctorate in nursing.

Chancellor’s Junior Scholarship Award recognizes junior students in good academic standing who have financial need. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to campus leadership through involvement in campus clubs, activities and organizations.

Diane R. Cholewinski Memorial Nursing Scholarship is awarded to Wisconsin resident nursing students with an interest in pediatrics/special needs or life experiences with that population. Preference will be given to single parents with financial need. The award was created in memory of Diane Cholewinksi, who was unable to pursue a nursing career. She was a foster parent to more than two dozen infants, eventually adopting a newborn baby with special needs as her son. After her death from cancer in 2006, her family created this scholarship to honor her legacy of caring.

College of Education and Human Services 140 -Year Anniversary Scholarship Fund was created in celebration of the 140th anniversary of the College of Education and Human Services to support scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.

Coral Reef and Carbonate Geology Field Courses Fund will assist with expenses for students participating in field studies of reefs and other carbonate environments in the Florida Keys, Bermuda and beyond.

English Travel Scholarship will support students participating in the English department’s literary study tour or other trips led by English instructors/faculty.

Global Investment Research Challenge will fund travel to Global IRC events and other student development activities.

Clifford E. Larson Business Dean’s Fund for Excellence is a discretionary fund established for the College of Business dean to advance the quality and prestige of the college. Larson was the second UW Oshkosh business dean, serving from 1969 to 1983. He died in December 2010.

Joan Luce Scholarship for Orchestral Strings will be awarded to College of Letters and Science students with a declared music major (preferred) or minor, with primary applied instrument as orchestral strings (viola, cello or violin). Luce was a UW Oshkosh faculty member from 1969 to 1998. In addition to teaching, she was the associate dean of fine and performing arts in the College of Letters and Science and served as chair of the music department for three years. A gift from her estate made this scholarship possible.

Gregory Lynch and Laura Lynch Hinze Memorial Scholarship was established by retired College of Education and Human Services professor Daniel Lynch and his wife, Dolores, in memory of the son and daughter they lost to cancer in 2009. The scholarship is awarded to future educators, counselors and human services students.

Kenneth Allen Mandel Education Scholarship will be awarded to full-time elementary education students from Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana or Iowa. Recipients must be accepted into the Professional Education Program in the College of Education and Human Services.

Jim Miazga Leadership Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Miazga ’74, retired president of Oneida Sales & Service and former Titan football player, and his wife, Jean. The scholarship will be awarded to full-time, fifth-year senior students who demonstrate learning outcomes in civic engagement/community service, leadership abilities and teamwork (excluding athletics, per NCAA Division III rules).

Harvey Milk Commemorative Dinner Scholarships and Awards Fund will provide scholarships to UW Oshkosh LGBTQ students and program awards for Fox Valley community projects dedicated to improving the climate in the K-12 system. Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. He was assassinated in 1978, after serving 11 months as a San Francisco city supervisor.

Patricia M. Noble Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate nursing student, with preference given to Doctor of Nursing Practice students. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need in the face of adverse circumstances. Noble was unable to fulfill her nursing ambitions but provided her daughter, Kimberly Udlis, with the emotional and financial support necessary to become a nurse. Udlis is a UW Oshkosh assistant professor and assistant director of the advanced practice nursing graduate program.

Oshkosh Student Nurses Association Scholarship will support the College of Nursing’s vision to develop caring and scholarly nurse leaders. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time nursing student and active OSNA member who has served, or currently serves, in a leadership role.

Thomas A. Plein Foundation Nursing Scholarship is awarded to nursing students participating in the College of Nursing’s international clinical programs in India and Africa. Plein was a 1963 graduate in psychology and economics who passed away in 2004.

Rath Family Endowed Scholarship Fund was created by Hilarie Rath ’81, James Rath ’76, Thomas Rath ’70, ’76 and Mary Rath ’65, in honor of their parents, Hilary and Ardis Rath of Two Rivers. In gratitude to their parents, the community of Two Rivers and UW Oshkosh for providing them with the foundations that led to successful careers, the Rath siblings have created this award for graduating seniors from Two Rivers High School.

Target Case Study Project Scholarship promotes hands-on learning for College of Business students so they may gain a stronger understanding of the complexities of the retail industry.

UW Oshkosh Head Start Parent Fund will provide funding for programs designed to strengthen the parenting or employability skills of parents of Head Start children or educational grants for parents of Head Start children to improve the self-sufficiency of the family unit.

Fredric and Janice Youra Piano Performance Scholarship will provide financial assistance to students pursuing a career in piano performance. Janice ’70, has used her musical skills as a piano teacher, accompanist, church musician, public school music teacher and soloist. Her husband, Fredric (Fritz), is a Lutheran minister.

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