Our Donors

Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Feeney

Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Feeney

Mr. & Mrs. William and Robin Ernest

Mr. & Mrs. William and Robin Ernest

Mr. Nick P. and Mrs. Kimberly K. Calamos

Mr. Nick P. and Mrs. Kimberly K. Calamos

Mr. Nick Calamos wished to offer a generous gift to provide financial assistance for tuition, books and fees to a student(s) majoring in an academic discipline within the SIUC College of Liberal Arts.

Mr. Paul A. Sforza, Christine Sforza, and Lee Ann Sforza McKinley

Mr. Paul A. Sforza, Christine Sforza, and Lee Ann Sforza McKinley

The Robert and Patricia Sforza Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the SIU School of Accountancy was established in 2010, by their children Christine Sforza, Lee Ann Sforza McKinley and Paul Sforza in memory of their parents who were committed to higher education in...

Mr. Paul E. and Mrs. Karen S. Miner

Mr. Paul E. and Mrs. Karen S. Miner

Paul E. and Karen S. Miner established this scholarship in support of the first comprehensive campaign at Southern. Paul was born in Chicago, but grew up in Johnston City. After graduating from Johnston City High School in 1962, he attended SIU and completed his...

Mr. Paul E. Hunziker

Mr. Paul E. Hunziker

Paul and his family established the scholarship in memory of Mrs. Phyllis Hunziker who was a secretary for many years in the Crime Studies Program.

Mr. Paul L. and Mrs. Margaret R. Stein

Mr. Paul L. and Mrs. Margaret R. Stein

Paul Stein is an alum of the SIU Carbondale College of Business. The Paul & Margaret Stein Family Scholarship was established to support students in the College.

Mr. Paul R. and Mrs. Babs M. Piche

Mr. Paul R. and Mrs. Babs M. Piche

Paul and Babs are both very dedicated to SIU Carbondale and its students. Paul is currently the President of the SIU Dallas Alumni Chapter. Paul and Babs are very active in this alumni chapter and the University as a whole. SIU Carbondale and the College of...

Mr. Peter B. Bondioli, C.L.U.

Mr. Peter B. Bondioli, C.L.U.

The Bondioli Family Scholarship was established by the Bondioli family to help recruit students to SIU Carbondale.

Mr. Phil Pace

Mr. Phil Pace

Mr. Randy and Mrs. Gail L. Jones

Mr. Randy and Mrs. Gail L. Jones

Gail and Randy Jones and Chris’ brothers and sisters in Pi Sigma Epsilon founded this scholarship in memory of Christopher J. Jones, 23, of Marion whose outstanding leadership, quiet confidence and zest for life, made him a friend to all he met. Chris began his...

Mr. Ray A. Griffith

Mr. Ray A. Griffith

Mr. Richard A. and Mrs. Patricia W. Pautler

Mr. Richard A. and Mrs. Patricia W. Pautler

Richard Paulter is a 1958 graduate of SIUC’s College of Business. Patricia Paulter is a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Commerce.

Mr. Richard A. Navarre

Mr. Richard A. Navarre

Mr. Richard A. Navarre established his fund in support of the first ever comprehensive campaign at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Time, talent, and treasure describe the support that Rick has provided to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Rick ’82...

Mr. Richard Best

Mr. Richard Best

The John and Edna Best Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students in th School of Music, majoring in Voice Performance.

Mr. Richard P. and Mrs. Jacqueline L. Hartman

Mr. Richard P. and Mrs. Jacqueline L. Hartman

The Richard and Jacqueline Hartman Fund was established to benefit both students and faculty at SIU Carbondale, through the award of scholarships and sabbatical leave funding.

Mr. Richard P. Pisoni

Mr. Richard P. Pisoni

Richard and Margaret Pisoni were both born and raised in Herrin, Illinois. They were grade school sweethearts and were married in 1959. Richard attended Southern Illinois University and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. Richard...

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Dennis

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Dennis

Robert and Patricia Dennis have established this scholarship for still photography students in honor of Edward Weston, a pioneer of modern photographic expression. He was a key member of Group 64, which included among others, Ansel Adams. The Dennis’ hold Weston’s...

Mr. Robert D. Leigeber

Mr. Robert D. Leigeber

The Robert and Eleanor Leigeber Piano Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Leigeber to support students in the School of Music.

Mr. Robert E. Dennis

Mr. Robert E. Dennis

Robert is a 1984 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Mass Communication and Media Arts majoring in Cinema and Photography. Robert was elected as the Large Format Cinema Association new president as of January 2002. He began his big screen...

Mr. Robert H. Jones

Mr. Robert H. Jones

The Eric Scott Jones Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Robert Hudgens

Mr. Robert Hudgens

The Peter Welle Memorial Scholarship was established by friends of Peter Welle in his memory. As Peter held three degrees from multiple colleges at SIU Carbondale, this scholarship is open to all students at the junior level and above.

Mr. Robert J. Treash, Jr.

Mr. Robert J. Treash, Jr.

The Treash family are avid golfers and now have three generations currently participating, Robert Sr., Robert Jr., and Robert’s son Zach.

Mr. Robert L. Barrick

Mr. Robert L. Barrick

The Robert L. Barrick Scholarship was established by SIU Carbondale College of Business alum and Barrick Enterprises President, Robert Barrick, to benefit graduates of Lincoln Community High School who choose to attend SIU.

Mr. Robert Luken

Mr. Robert Luken

Robert Luken is a long-time friend and support of Paul Simon. Mr. Luken has been involved with the Institute’s work and appreciates its mission but also shares a passion for libraries and literacy that Senator Simon and his late wife Jeanne Hurley Simon championed.

Mr. Roger D. Fowler

Mr. Roger D. Fowler

Mr. Roger D. Fowler would like to honor the memory of Charles E. Fowler Sr. his father. By the establishment of this memorial scholarship, the name of Charles E. Fowler Sr. will continue to do the one thing that Charles cared most about-helping others.

Mr. Roger & Mrs. Sally Tedrick

Mr. Roger & Mrs. Sally Tedrick

Time, talent, and treasure describe the support that Roger and Sally have provided to SIUC for more than two decades. Roger has served on numerous boards at the College, University, and Board of Trustees levels and was named chair of the BOT on June 20, 2005. Roger...

Mr. Ronald G. Newberry

Mr. Ronald G. Newberry

JoEllen and Ronald Newberry knew their son Chad dreamed of helping others when he graduated from the SIUC Radiologic Sciences Program. Early on June 24, 2002 — four days beyond his 23rd birthday — Chad was taken by God, according to his parents, and did not have the...

Mr. Ronald H. and Mrs. Jean C. Strom

Mr. Ronald H. and Mrs. Jean C. Strom

The Samantha K. Strom Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Strom, by her parents Ronald and Jean Strom, to benefit students pursuing a major in Animal Science, Food, and Nutrition.

Mr. Ronald Hari

Mr. Ronald Hari