Ms. Janet L. Ramsey and Ms. Jill D. Grammer would like to honor the memory of Myra June Webb Throgmorton. Myra June Webb Throgmorton was born October 22, 1926, on a farm in southern Illinois about 45 miles from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). Being...

The Jerry L. Kennedy Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship was established to encourage others to reach the highest level of achievement in their pursuit of an aviation career. It is bestowed upon those who demonstrate a commitment and devotion to Aviation in the...

The Mark Stetson Monroe Memorial Cornerstone Scholarship was established by the parents of the late Mark Monroe, a Radio-Television student who passed away during his senior year at SIU Carbondale. This Cornerstone Scholarship is specifically established to attract...

Dr. James E. Aaron was a leader and driving force behind the SIU Safety Center. With its broad range of classes and services, the Safety Center grew into one of this nation’s finest with focuses on driver safety, motorcycle safety, car seat safety and a full range of...

Ms. Judith A. Novick would like to honor the memory of Dorothy Ruth Selicovitz Novick by her daughter, Judith Novick of Walnut Creek, California.

After 30 years and more than 400 wins, Saluki women’s tennis coach Judy Auld announced her retirement in the spring of 2001. She had been a part of the Saluki family since 1969, when she first competed as a four-sport star at SIU. Auld was named women’s tennis coach...

Karen Bedwell Herhahn of New Mexico wishes to honor the memory of her parents, R. Ralph and Elnora J. Bedwell. Ralph Bedwell was recruited during the Delyte Morris administration to Southern Illinois University to serve the newly developed Small Business Institute. ...

The Delos L. Duty Scholarship was established by friends and family in memory of Mr. Duty, who was an attorney in Williamson County for many years, including several years as State’s Attorney duing some of the more notarious years of “Bloody Williamson.” The...

Ms. Linda A. Mizell would like to honor the memory of former Colonial Dames member, Alice Grant, and to support one of the Objects of the Society which is to aid in the education of the youth of our country.

The Liz Ralston Cinema Production Award was established to provide financial assistance to Cinema and Photography students fot the production of films for class assignments.

The Louis and Monica Petroff Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students in English and Sociology.

Frank Geske, Sr. would like to provide financial assistance to Mining Engineering students with an interest in aggregate mining. It is established by Frank Geske Sr. as a memorial to his son, Frank Geske, Jr., who is now deceased.

The Mary Wakeland Scholarship is offered by the International Friends Club (IFC) in memory of Mrs. Mary Wakeland, SIU Carbondale’s first foreign student adviser and tireless friend to the international community.

Marita A. Smith, a 1975 graduate of the College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, wished to develop a fund to assist future generations of SIU students. Marita’s sentiments follow: I am the first member of my family to obtain a Bachelors...

Kurt Mueller was a Political Science major at SlU Carbondale, but beyond Political Science his interests went in every direction imaginable. He felt that there was worth to every subject; that every topic was suitable for discussion or debate. Kurt had limitless...

Dr. Chull Park was a professor of Mathematics for 34 years at Miami University and enjoyed table and court tennis, summer road trips around the country. Later in life he did tours with Myosik (Hong) Park, his wife of 52 years, and friends through Europe, East Asia,...

Ms. Nancy Schuch established the Keith Wendland Basketball Scholarship in honor of her late cousin, Keith Wendland. Keith was a 1977 graduate of Southern Illinois University. He was an avid sportsman with interests in baseball, “a true Cubs fan,” fishing, and his...

The Noreen Barnes-McLain Outstanding Theater History Award was established as an award for excellence in academic performance and demonstration of critical and creative skills in theatre history.

Ramona Caudillo would like to honor the memory of her son, Sam Caudillo.

The Law School Class of 1999/RSD Memorial Scholarship for Sean McBrien Dempsey was established by friends and classmates of Sean McBrien Dempsey to benefit students attending the SIU School of Law.

Ms. Susan A. Staples would like to honor the memory of Steven Allen Staples. His passion for flying emerged as a young child living on a small country airport in Upstate New York. It was there Steve could be found attending ground school in his living room,...

Ms. Suzanne L. Garoian and Mrs. Diana L. Garoian would like to honor the memory of Dr. George Garoian, a professor in the Department of Zoology from 1956-1987. Dr. Garoian received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and both his...

William T Seaway graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1963 with a BS in Business Administration; and Joann attended SIUC with a major in Special Education. They were married in their last year and did not know how they would be able to pay for...

Mr. LaVern Lindberg would like to honor the 46-year teaching legacy of Dr. Dormalee Harrington Lindberg, former faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instructions Elementary Education program, long-time Coordinator of that program, a leader on NCATE...

The McDaniel Oats Memorial Scholarship has been established to enhance the accessibility and achievement of traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students who have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship honors Zenetta’s two grandmothers who...

Dr. Shimada has close ties to a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The program is setting up this scholarship to honor Dr. Shimada for his support.