Student Awards
Each year the Department of History rewards excellence with three student awards: the Barbara Donner Monteith Memorial Scholarship, the C. Kevin Hasson History Scholarship and the Mary Susan Sieber Memorial Award. The awards, which include a certificate and a monetary sum, are announced in the spring and presented at the University awards ceremony.
Barbara Donner Monteith Memorial Scholarship
This is an award to honor the memory of Barbara Donner Monteith. It was established to recognize scholarship in history at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It is presented annually to an outstanding member of the Junior Class who is majoring in history.
Recent award winners:
- 2000/01 - Ryan Farnsworth and Jessica Sawinski
- 1997/98 - Kevin Perrine
- 1996/97 - Sheri Bodoh and Philip Lont
- 1995/96 - Billie Craig and Mathew Aslakson
- 1994/95 - Julie Vanalstine and Scott Blader
- 1993/94 - Annette Resop and Katherine Frasheski
- 1992/93 - Kathryn Brasier and Melanie Krause
C. Kevin Hasson History Scholarship
This is an award to honor the memory of C. Kevin Hasson. It was established to recognize research and writing that contribute to the history discipline. Qualifications include: history major, Junior or Senior standing, a GPA above 3.75, and "determination to continue the search for historical truth as a teacher, scholar, professional, or enlightened citizen."
Recent award winners:
- 2000/01 - Chris Roelke
- 1997/98 - Philip Lont
- 1996/97 - Kevin Perrine
- 1995/96 - Aaron Palmer
- 1994/95 - Not awarded
- 1993/94 - Reed Swick
- 1992/93 - Daniel Winski
Mary Susan Sieber Memorial Award
This is an award to honor the memory of Mary Susan Sieber. It was established to encourage students to continue their university education, once begun. Applicants must be undergraduate history majors or minors who have registered or affirm their intention to register at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the following Fall semester.
Recent award winners:
- 2000/01 - Leila Holton
- 1997/98 - Travis Pamenter
- 1996/97 - Aaron Palmer
- 1995/96 - Christopher Gray
- 1994/95 - Derek Sanford
- 1993/94 - Paul Stellpflug and Todd Lynnwood
- 1992/93 - Reed Swick
