Mr. James D. Lightner, II
Mr. James D. Lightner, II would like to assist in the continuation of the Geology Field Camp experience. This camp assists students in their study of Geology.
Mr. James E. Richison
James grew up near Royalton, Illinois, where with his parents Margaret and Harry Richison he began helping on the family farm at the age of 10. James earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education in 1968 and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Industries in...
Mr. James E. White
The James E. White Scholarship was established by the Automotive Technology Department to honor Jim White. Mr. White was hired to teach Automotive Technology at SIU in 1961. His specialization was in automotive electronics. This was a time of rapid development in...
Mr. James L. Moody
The James L. Moody Excellence in Lighting Design Award was established by SIU Alum, James L. Moody, to recognize Theater students who have exhibited excellence in the area of lighting design.
Mr. James N. Jannetides
James N. Jannetides is giving back to the university that changed his life. The founder of the University Loft Company in Indianapolis got his start while living in Abbott Hall at Thompson Point. During his freshman year in 1985, he and another student were walking...
Mr. James R. and Mrs. Rhonda S. Brumitt
After serving in the U.S. Army, Jim returned to SIUC and earned his degree in the College of Agriculture. Rhonda’s family has a long history of military service and, in fact, she was born while her father was on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. Rhonda retired...
Mr. James R. Bittermann
James Bittermann is a 1970 graduate of the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts and a Senior Correspondent for CNN, currently based in Paris. He established the Jim Bittermann Scholarship to benefit students in the School of Journalism and the Department of...
Mr. James R. Fornear
Members of the Fornear Family established this scholarship because of their support to the Rend Lake College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and concern for regional students and their ability to earn quality educations.
Mr. James R.Sanders
Mr. James T. DaRosa
Mr. Edmund Anthony Tony DaRosa, or Mr. D, as he was fondly referred to by his students, was the founding Chairman of the Aviation Technology Department at SIU in 1964. He was the driving force that led to the donation of some $2.7 million in equipment to permit the...
Mr. James W. Hart
Jim Hart is a 1967 graduate and former Athletic Director of SIU Carbondale. The Bing Crosby/Jim Hart Saluki Athletic Fund was established to benefit student athletes, especially in the areas of drug awareness and prevention.
Mr. J. C. Garavalia
The Marc Garavalia Memorial Scholarship was established by Marc’s family as a perpetual memorial to his life. Marc Steven Garavalia, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Garavalia, was born December 11, 1957 in St. Charles, Missouri. He was graduated from Herrin (Illinois)...
Mr. Jeff Deckelbaum
Mr. Jeffrey H. and Mrs. Kelly S. Emme
Mr. Jeffrey H. and Mrs. Kelly S. Emme wanted to give back to the University (and town) that helped lay the foundation for Jeff’s career in tax and accounting and to honor former accounting faculty member Phil Neal, who inspired Jeff to pursue a career in tax. Jeff...
Mr. Jeffrey J. Scarpelli
Mr. Jeffrey Scarpelli is a graduate of the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts and the owner of Y-102/WYBR-FM in Big Rapids, MI. The Eugene & Noraine Scarpelli Scholarship is meant to honor Mr. Scarpelli’s parents and benefits the students in the Department...
Mr. Jeffrey M. and Mrs. Susan W. Rashid
Susie is currently Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Chicago-based Element 79, a leading advertising agency with more than 100 employees, working on such high profile accounts such as Con Agra and Harris Bank. Susie joined Element 79 in...
Mr. Jesus S. and Dr. Shirley A. Menendez
The Moore-Menendez Scholarship was established by Mr. Jesus and Dr. Shirley Menendez, a COEHS graduate, to benefit students in the College of Education and Human Services.
Mr. John D. and Mrs. Karlene Fraser
John and Karlene Fraser and the Class of 1985 would like to assist students financially to attend the School of Law at Southern Illinois University. The fund will support students enrolled in the Trial Advocacy class at the SIU School of Law.
Mr. John H. Portz
The Herb and Elizabeth Portz Scholarships were established in their honor to benefit students in the Colleges of Education and Human Services and Agriculture.
Mr. John J. and Mrs. Elsa I. Lambert
John obtained his Master’s Degree from SIU College of Education and Human Services in 1963. He has made his career in International Business developing licensing operations for a private corporation in the Chicago area. Because part of his success directly results...
Mr. John J. Martin
The John Kurtz Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Kurtz, a former mentor and faculty member in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU Carbondale. The scholarship will benefit students in the Department of Radio-Television.
Mr. John K. Dobbins
The current director of the Master of Architecture program in the SIUC School of Architecture wants to recognize a Master of Architecture student at SIUC who shows promise for excellence in graduate study. The donor, a southern Illinois native who has strong...
Mr. John L. McDaniels
Betty L. McDaniels received her Bachelors of Science degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Education and Human Services in 1957. She served as an English teacher in Alton, Illinois from 1964 to 1993.
Mr. John M. Steele
Mr. John M. Steele would like to honor the memory of Margaret Steele. A teacher committed to the education of children, she taught elementary education in southern Illinois for 39 years.
Mr. John M. Steele
Mr. John M. Steele would like to honor Margaret Steele. A teacher committed to the education of children, she taught elementary education in southern Illinois for 39 years.
Mr. John P. Budslick
Mr. John P. Budslick would like to show community support to the students of the Southern Illinois University by establishing a Community Cares Scholarship through the SIU Foundation. This scholarship should be used to recruit and/or retain SIU students. This...
Mr. John R. Axton
The Helen C. Axton Scholarship was established to provide support to students in art-related fields of study.
Mr. John R. Bayer
The Mark Bayer Scholarship was established to benefit students in the Spectrum Wilderness Program at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Mr. John S. Butchar
John S. Butchar was a 1958 Masters graduate in Rehabilitation Counseling from the SIUC’s College of Education and Human Services’ Rehab Institute. Mr. Butchar’s love is SIUC, and the degree work completed here endeared him to want to establish an endowment which...
Mr. Jon S. Covington and Patricia A. Covington, Ph.D
Please provide two separate letters, one addressed to Mr. Jon S. Covington, and one addressed to Dr. Patricia A. Covington. They are both contributors to the SIU Foundation.