The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $108,975 through 78 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2021 Virtual Awards Presentation Friday, April 23 via an online video.
SCHOLARSHIP AND
AWARDS BANQUET
Friday, April 23, 2021
Table of Contents
Banquet Sponsor............................................................................1
Meet the Recipients. ..................................................................2 -9
Scholarships & Awards........................................................... 10-17
Faculty Excellence Awards...........................................................18
Special Recognition................................................................19-20
School of Business and Economics Faculty. ..............................21
Business Advisory Council...........................................................22
Center for Business and Economic Insight.................................23
School of Business and Economics Advising. ............................24
Acknowledgements. .....................................................................25
Mission..........................................................................................26
Banquet Sponsor
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Business & Economics Annual Awards Banquet Sponsored by
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Meet the Recipients
NICHOLAS AROMATARIO from Woodbridge, Ontario, is majoring in business administration. Nicholas is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LEA BECKMAN from Merrill, Wis., is majoring in finance, while taking part in the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making. Lea is a member of the Merrill Ice Reflections Figure Skating Club and the Timberline Figure Skating club. MBA Scholars Award KAYLEE BENSON from Elk River Minn., is double majoring in marketing and management. Kaylee is the vice president of communication for Gamms Phi Delta Sorority, as well as being the lead advisor for the Academic and Career Advising Center. She is a board member for the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Smiley Professional Pointer Events Advisory Board. Kaylee is also on the Pointers swimming and diving team. Scott and Julie Wallace Internship Scholarship KYLE BEYERSDORF from Appleton, Wis., is triple majoring in economics, political science, history and social studies education, with minors in Spanish and public administration and political analysis. Kyle is the public relations director for the UWSP Financial Literacy Association, as well as a resident assistant for the campus. He is also the graphic designer for the Student Government Association and a member in the International club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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BRANDON BIRKHAUSER from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in management. Brandon is a member of the Pointers football team and National Society of Leadership and Success. He volunteers with the Salvation Army bell ringers as well as the UWSP Pink football game for cancer research. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship DEVON BONIKOWSKI from Iola, Wis., is majoring in management. Devon is a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Randy & Patricia Cray Scholarship for Academic Achievement JARED CHATTERTON from Kenosha Wis., is majoring in finance. Jared is member of the Student Government Association and the Public Relations Student Society of America. He is also a part of the Pointers men’s swimming and diving team. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship TAYLOR CIESIELSKI from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in business administration and minoring in accounting. Taylor is a member of the Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship KIRSTIN EDENS from Waukesha, Wis., is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing with minors in dance and communication. Kirstin will be starting the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program in the fall. She is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America as the fundraising and philanthropy chair. Kirstin is also the social media and PR officer for the National Dance Education Organization, and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. MBA Scholars Award LYDIA ENGELBRETH from Neenah, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing, with a minor in communication. Lydia is a member of CRU and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. W.B. Greaton Scholarship MBA Scholars Award Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship
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JENNA EWERS from Clinton Wis., is majoring in business economics. Jenna is a student research assistant for the CREATE Portage County, as well as Smiley Pro Events intern. She is also a coach for Business 100 students.
DaWalt Family Economics Scholarship SBE Student Worker of the Year Award
JORDAN FADER from Rice Lake, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance, with a minor in economics. Jordan is the assistant captain of the Pointers men’s hockey team and youth mentor at the Ice Hawks Arena. He is a student tutor for accounting while being the treasurer for the UWSP Accounting Club. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship EMMA FISHER from Stevens Point Wis., is majoring in business administration, while double minoring in professional writing and economics. Emma is an executive board member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, as well as the marketing director for Cornerstone Press. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship CHARLOTTE FOHNER from Kronenwetter, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Charlotte has started her own non-profit this year. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship AIDAN FREDRICKS from Millstone, N.J., is triple majoring in accounting, business administration and marketing. Aidan is a member of multiple advisory boards on campus, including the Smiley Pro Events Advisory board. He is also part of the Financial Literacy Association, Accounting Club, and Public Relations Student Society of America. CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Accounting Scholarship KYLE GIBSON from Appleton, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Kyle is a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant. W.B. Greaton Scholarship
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EMILY GRUBER from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and finance. Emily is a research assistant for the School of Business and Economics. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship MADISON HOHN from Clintonville, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Madison is the promotion and events coordinator for the Basement Brewhaus at UWSP. She is a member of Public Relations Society of America, as well as the Pointers women’s soccer team. Madison also volunteers with the Salvation Army serving meals. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship DAWSON HOLTAN from Pardeeville, Wis., is double majoring in marketing and Spanish. Dawson is bilingual and hoping to use his marketing and Spanish skills in his future jobs. Business Advisory Council Scholarship BRIANNA HUNT from Bancroft Wis., is a student in the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. Brianna would like to apply her skills learned in the MBA program to further her career in insurance. MBA Scholars Award KYLE ISAKSON from Mosinee, Wis., is majoring in business administration with a minor in German. Kyle is looking into careers in international business. Michael and Melba Sullivan Scholarship NATASJA IVERSEN from Oshkosh, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. Natasja volunteers at Peace Lutheran. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship ROBERT JOHANNES from Amherst, Wis., is majoring in marketing, with a minor in economics. Robert is a member of the Victory Church Young Adults, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Smiley Pro Events Advisory Board. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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MCKENNA KAWSKI from Stevens Point, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and political science, with a minor in pre-law. McKenna volunteers at the YMCA. Tax Executives Institute Scholarship ADAM KLAWITTER from Nekoosa, Wis., is majoring in marketing. He is an active volunteer at the Riverside Bible Camp and a volunteer guitar player for the Lakes Area Christian Fellowship. Adam is also a member of Public Relations Society of America. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship TAYLOR KROGWOLD from Rosholt, Wis., is double majoring in finance and management, with a minor in accounting. Taylor is a member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BAILY KRUZAN from Highbridge, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and marketing. Baily is a member of the UWSP women’s club volleyball team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MEGAN LAU from Potter, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and management. Megan is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Pointer Leadership Academy, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. She also volunteers with the Salvation Army of Stevens Point and the Special Olympics. Megan is also a part of the Pointers women’s volleyball team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship Cheri Smith Scholarship Joey Trzebiatowski Scholarship XUEQING LI from Hebei, China, is majoring in data analytics and minoring in business administration. Xueqing was a member of the Pointers women’s tennis team. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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KAARIN LIND from Ogema, Wis., is majoring in accounting. Kaarin is the volunteer club and community service leader for the Hillbillies 4-H Club of Price County. She is also the volunteer children’s church leader, church clerk, and a part of the choir and worship team for Ogema Baptist Church. Trish and Mick Howen School of Business and Economics Scholarship GERALD LIPKE from Milton, Wis., is double majoring in finance and management. Gerald is a member of the Finance Literacy Association and National Society of Leadership and Success. He is also a part of the Pointers men’s wrestling team. Northwestern Mutual Bob Taylor Scholarship BRANDON MCREYNOLDS from North Vancouver, British Columbia, is double majoring in business management and marketing. Brandon is a member of the Pointers men’s hockey team. Business Advisory Council Scholarship MASON MESSNER from Green Bay, Wis., is double majoring in business administration and finance. Mason volunteers with the Sheroes Among Us, Feeding America and the YWCA of Wausau. Central Wisconsin Apartment Scholarship Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors Scholarship OLIVIA MOLLE from Plover, Wis., is majoring in marketing. She is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Smiley Professional Events Advisory Board. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JONATHAN PRAHL from Iola, Wis., is majoring in data analytics. Jonathan hopes to use his degree for sports analysis. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BREANA RAMCZYK from Stevens Point, Wis., is majoring in management. Gordon Haferbecker Scholarship
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MORGAN REINWAND from, Loyal, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Morgan is a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. W.B. Greaton Scholarship TANNER SCHELVAN from Amherst Junction, Wis., is double majoring in accounting and business administration. Tanner is a member of the UWSP Accounting Club and FBLA-PBL. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship BRENNA SCHOENEBECK from Marinette, Wis., is majoring in business management. Brenna is a member of the National Honor Society and Rho Kappa. She volunteers with the Wisconsin Hunter Safety as a junior instructor. W.B. Greaton Scholarship MEGAN SCHRODER from Merrill, Wis., is majoring in business administration. Megan is a member of the Student Athlete Advising Community, National Society of Leadership and Success and Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. W.B. Greaton Scholarship CLAYTON SHEARS from Shiocton, Wis., is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. Clayton was the event coordinator for the UWSP Ski and Snowboard Club, as well as a part of the USASA snowboard competitions. MBA Scholars Award YULONG TANG from Inner Mongolia, China, is majoring in data analytics with minors in applied mathematics and economics. Yulong volunteers in Mother Scott’s Christian Youth Center and the Tutoring-Learning Center. She is also in charge of the “Tea and Talk” program for the international students on campus. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship
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ROY THORSON from Wausau, Wis., is majoring in business administration, with minors in music performance and political science. Roy is a part of the National Honor Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Andrew Goodman Foundation and the Forest Goetsch Run. He is also a member of the Low Brass Club and the Mosinee Community Band. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship MADISON VAN ALLEN from Germantown, Wis., is majoring in data analytics, with a minor in music. Madison is a member of the No Strings Attached acapella group and the Die Fledermaus. She is also the anchor for UWSP Student Television and the production team for the 90FM radio station. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship PETER VANDE HAY from Kaukauna, Wis., is double majoring in philosophy and data analytics. Peter is a host for the Alpha Course at Holy Spirit Parish. He is also a big brother through Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship JOSE VASQUEZ from Osicala, Morazan, El Salvador, is double majoring in business administration and data analytics with a minor in economics. Jose is the founder and president of Sharing Joy. He is also a Smiley Pro Events intern. John C. Seramur Economics and Business Scholarship LADA XIONG-VANG from Wausau, Wis., is a student in the MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making program. Lada is the vice president of the Central Wisconsin Hmong Professionals and the vice chair of the Marathon County Diversity Affairs Commission. She is also a student blogger for the MBA program. CPS Student Hero Award
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Scholarships & Awards
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS The School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) was formed to keep our programs relevant to the needs of regional organizations– our external stakeholders. The BAC members are the business leaders from various industries. The inaugural meeting was September 2011. Through the generous contributions of our BAC members listed on page 22, we are able to award scholarships to our talented students CENTRAL WISCONSIN APARTMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The Central Wisconsin Apartment Association is composed of rental property owners, real estate professionals, and others who have an interest in meeting Central Wisconsin needs for rental housing. CENTRAL WISCONSIN BOARD OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP Real estate professionals Rudy Ottersen and Pat Cassidy established this endowment around the time of the UWSP Centennial. At that time the organization was called the Stevens Point Board of Realtors. Shortly after, the name was changed to Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors. Together with the Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service, the real estate professionals in our area support an accounting, business, or economics student who has a connection to the real estate profession. CLIFTONLARSONALLEN ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Clifton Gunderson was founded in 1960 in Peoria, Ill., as Clifton, Gunderson, Coker and DeBruyn. In 1973, its name was shortened to Clifton, Gunderson. Under a new name, it added firms in Colorado, Wisconsin, Missouri, Maryland, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, California, and Pennsylvania. Prior to the formation of Clifton Gunderson, young entrepreneurs Rholan Larson and John Allen started a small public accounting practice in the suburbs of Minneapolis in 1953. Bob Weishair
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joined the firm in 1957 to form Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP. The firm has since expanded throughout Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Wisconsin, Washington DC, Washington, and Idaho. In 2007, the firm changed names to LarsonAllen LLP. CliftonLarsonAllen is the alliance of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, two peer firms that have merged to create a different kind of professional services firm. Since the merger in January of 2012, the firm exists among our nation’s top 10 accounting firms with more than 90 locations across the United States (including one office in Stevens Point) and headquarters in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. CliftonLarsonAllen has more than 1,550 CPAs on staff to meet the needs of over 150,000 clients nationwide. Randy Cray is the emeritus chief economist at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau at UWSP. He served as chair of the School of Business and Economics from 1995- 2001. He also is an emeritus professor of economics and taught in the areas of monetary economics and finance. Cray has been recognized numerous times by the School of Business and Economics at UWSP for his research and community/ university service. He is published in a number of scholarly journals and over 200 Quarterly Economic Indicator reports for Marathon, Portage, and Wood counties. Cray is a frequent speaker at professional conferences and is regularly interviewed by regional newspapers, radio, and television stations on matters pertaining to the economy. Patricia Cray retired as a financial specialist at the UWSP Library in 2014. Currently she volunteers one afternoon each week in St. Michael’s Hospital Pace Program, escorting patients who need assistance getting to their doctor appointments and providing wheelchair service to patients being discharged. Also, Patricia enjoys volunteering two afternoons a week at the community’s food pantry (Operation Bootstrap). Helping others is very rewarding to her. RANDY AND PATRICIA CRAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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DAWALT FAMILY ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP John F. DaWalt is a 1996 UWSP graduate who was interested in both pharmaceutical research and the stock market. After four years with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, he moved to a new career with Merrill Lynch. John has a successful practice as an Investment Analyst and Wealth Consultant. He received valuable career advice from a faculty advisor during his undergraduate studies. John’s wife, Mandy, is a successful teacher, proud mother of two, and a 1997 UWSP graduate. The DaWalt family is rewarding a promising economics student with a scholarship as a way of giving back to UWSP. EXPANDING HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is made possible by Marcia Tepp and Greg Hetzer. Marcia studied abroad as a business student and had experiences that would have never happened at home. The scholarship provides Business and Economic majors with the opportunity to study outside of the United States in a foreign environment developing their awareness of other cultures and experiencing people of all countries. W.B. GREATON SCHOLARSHIP Wilson B. (Bart) Greaton, Sr., was born and raised in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls before completing the La Salle correspondent course in accounting. He worked at the First National Bank of New Richmond for 10 years and moved to Junction City in 1939 where he joined the Junction State Bank. He became president of the bank in 1957 and was Chairman of the Board at the time of his death in 1983. Mr. Greaton was progressive in his leadership and banking procedures and influential in starting installment loan policies. The W.B. Greaton Scholarship was established by Mr. Greaton’s wife, Evelyn S. Greaton. The scholarship was established to encourage young students to achieve their goals in the field of business. The Greatons’ children, Kathryn Wohlbier of Junction City and Wilson Greaton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., continue to support this scholarship.
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GORDON HAFERBECKER SCHOLARSHIP Gordon Haferbecker was an economics professor for 10 years at UW-Milwaukee beginning in 1946. He received his doctorate in economics from UW-Madison in 1952. He began a long affiliation with UWSP in 1956 when he was appointed dean of instruction, the number-two administrative post. The position later became Vice-Chancellor for academic affairs and he held it until returning to full-time teaching as a professor of economics in 1974. He served as acting president of the university several times. When Haferbecker moved from administration to teaching in 1974, the faculty established a scholarship to fund in his honor. Haferbecker passed away in December 1998. His wife, Darlene, survives. Trish and Mick Howen graduated from UW-Stevens Point after serving in the U.S. Army and starting a family. Trish started her accounting career at the UWSP Foundation and is currently the director of accounting for The QTI Group in Madison. Mick worked at the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau while attending UWSP and is currently a director with the Madison Metropolitan School District. TRISH & MICK HOWEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP Although they were both fortunate to receive scholarships while attending UWSP, there were none available to part-time students, such as Trish, through the School of Business and Economics. As a sign of their appreciation to UWSP for helping in their professional success, they established this scholarship to help part-time, non-traditional students with financial need who have responsibilities outside of school that make their pursuit of education challenging. IMA STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD This award was based on contributions to the chapter, academic achievement, activities involvement and relevant employment, and content of essay discussing career goals and involvement in extracurricular activities, including involvement in the IMA.
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INSTITUTE FOR INTERNAL AUDITORS FOX VALLEY / CENTRAL WI SCHOLARSHIP
The Institute for Internal Auditors Fox Valley/Central WI Chapter supports the education of students enrolled in accounting and business who wish to pursue a career in internal audit. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL BOB “RAP” TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS Northwestern Mutual has a long history of tradition and in keeping with that tradition established the Northwestern Mutual – Bob ‘Rap’ Taylor Scholarship in 2010 to not only support higher education of others but to honor Robert T. Taylor who served as a managing director for the Stevens Point area from 1974-2008. During his 34 years as managing director, Bob not only grew his personal practice in the financial services industry by qualifying for Million Dollar Roundtable every year but also took time from his practice to mentor 58 college interns while raising his family in Stevens Point. Bob’s commitment to grow young professionals resulted in several interns becoming some of the most productive in the company, and while some interns moved on to other successful careers, they’ve continually thanked Bob for having spent his time providing guidance during their time at Northwestern Mutual. Bob’s values, passion for learning, and endless pursuit of excellence exemplified during his tenure as managing director is what makes every person in their community hopeful that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. Although Bob has stepped down from the managing director role, he continues to work with his clientele, and along with his wife Mary, continue to support the Stevens Point community. ELIZABETH PETERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The WICPA Educational Foundation awards this scholarship to qualified accounting students working toward the 150-hour requirement to be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam and obtain a Wisconsin CPA license. SBE STUDENT WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD In recognition of extraordinary service to the School of Business and Economics from 2018-19.
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JOHN C. SERAMUR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship was made possible by a substantial endowment from John C. Seramur, President of what was then called First Financial Savings and Loan Association–now known as Associated Bank. The scholarship was established to recognize the high scholastic achievement and potential of economics and business majors at UWSP. MARK AND JULIE SMILEY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Mark and Julie are both alumni of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Mark graduated with a business administration degree in 1985 and Julie graduated with a communication degree in 1987. CHERI SMITH SCHOLARSHIP In 2007, Cheri Smith celebrated 25 years in business as a successful real estate broker in Stevens Point. As a UWSP graduate in business and economics, she felt a scholarship was an important way to thank the community with a lasting gift to university students. This scholarship is available to UWSP juniors or seniors in the School of Business and Economics. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. The UWSP student Chapter of SHRM has established SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM) SCHOLARSHIP a scholarship to promote the study of Human Resource Management at UWSP and reward those students who have demonstrated an interest in the subject.
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MICHAEL AND MELBA SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP Michael Sullivan served as a professor of economics in the Division of Business and Economics from 1965-94. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1972, his M.S. from UW-Madison in 1961, and his B.A. from the University of Denver in 1950. Sullivan’s courses included Production and Operations Management, Labor Problems, Managerial Economics, Collective Bargaining, and Principles of Economics. He served on a number of university committees throughout his tenure. He held several offices in the Central Wisconsin APICS chapter, including Director from 1986-89. In the fall of 1984 he and his wife, Melba, led a group of students on the university’s semester abroad program in Madrid, Spain. After retirement, Michael and Melba built a home that won a first- place award from the National Association of Homebuilders. Michael and Melba have opened their home for tours during the annual MREA Energy Fair and the National Tour of Solar Homes. Melba taught in the Stevens Point Public Schools from 1967- 93. She continues to lead an active life of gardening, travel and volunteer work. Michael passed away in December 2007. TAX EXECUTIVES INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP Tax Executive Institute Inc. (TEI) is a voluntary, non-profit association of corporate and other business executives, managers, and administrators who are responsible for the TAX affairs of their employees. TEI was organized in 1944 under the laws of the state of New York and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.). TEI has approximately 6,000 members who represent more than 2,800 of the leading corporations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. TEI is dedicated to promoting the uniform and equitable enforcement of the tax laws–reducing the costs and burdens of administration and compliance to the benefit of both the government and taxpayers, and vindicating the Commerce Clause and other constitutional rights of all business taxpayers.
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SCOTT AND JULIE WALLACE INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This award was created to promote and enhance the internships in UWSP’s School of Business and Economics in an effort to increase opportunities for SBE students. This award was based on their daughter Erin’s positive experience during her internship, which led to a great entry-level position after graduation. LARRY AND JULIA WEISER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP After receiving his Ph.D. from UW-Madison in 1967, Larry Weiser began his service to the then Division of Business and Economics in 1972 as an associate professor of economics. He was promoted to full professor in 1978. Weiser taught a vast array of economics coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He had an extensive record of service to the Division of Business and Economics, the College of Letters and Science, and UWSP as a whole. He was chair of the division from 1975-81 and became director of the Center for Economic Education in 1990. After an illustrious career, Weiser retired in 2002 and became an emeritus faculty member. In the years following his retirement, Larry continued to support the School of Business and Economics and to teach within the LIFE program.
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Faculty Excellence Awards
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Ricardo Boeing (Business) EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP Nikolaus Butz (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Lyna Matesi (Business)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE Nikolaus Butz (Business)
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Special Recognition
DISTINGUISHED BENEFACTOR Dan and Marilyn Hauser
Given in appreciation for their support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the School of Business and Economics in particular and especially for their generous support in funding assistantships for graduate coaches enrolled in the MBA.
CORPORATE PARTNERS AWARD Northwestern Mutual
Given in appreciation for Northwestern Mutual’s support of UW-Stevens Point in general as well as the School of Business and Economics in particular as demonstrated by its enthusiastic and helpful participation in our Kickstart Your Career Week, Smiley Professional Events and the Financial Coaching program. 2020-21 SMILEY PROFESSIONAL EVENTS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS The Pro Events Advisory Board is a group of students that works closely with the Pro Events program of the School of Business and Economics. Advisory Board members help shape the Pro Events program and are the face of the program to students and guests.
Robert Johannes Anna Pistone Aidan Fredericks Hawkin Saeger
Xueqing Li Olivia Molle Kaylee Benson Sufei Xia
KEITH AND TAMMY ANDERSON NONPROFIT INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established to support students participating in unpaid internship opportunities throughout the academic year. Amy Blank
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SBE Faculty
ACCOUNTING Bo DeDeker (A)
ADJUNCT FACULTY Jim Anderson Ruixue Du Brian Krolczyk Vicki Lobermeier Janice Marshall Michael Mitchell Chris Spranger Marcia Tepp Marissa Warzynski RETIRED FACULTY Darrell Christie James Dunigan Vance Gruetzmacher Clifford Jacobsen William Love Barb Mihm Gary Mullins Dennis Palmini Christine Schalow David Schanke Robert Witte Greg Wright Ervin Ziese
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Kevin Bahr (C, E) Ricardo Boeing Nikolaus Butz Mary Jae Kleckner C.R. Marshall Elizabeth Martin Lyna Matesi Caz McChrystal (E) Marty Meyers (A) David Schalow Jim Servi
Reed Stratton Scott Sybeldon
ECONOMICS Jason Davis (C, E) Tracy Hofer (A) Sujana Kabiraj Kevin Neuman (E) Scott Wallace EMERITUS FACULTY Randy Cray
James Haine Richard Judy*
(A) Awards & Recognition Committee (C) Area Coordinator (E) Executive Committee
*Passed away December 2018
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Business Advisory Council
The School of Business and Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) members are executive management level leaders from various industries. BAC members partner with SBE to keep our programs relevant to the needs of regional organizations–our external stakeholders. Through the generous contributions of our BAC members listed below, we are able to award scholarships to our talented students.
Ray Ackerlund ’96 President Skyward
Jim Fetherston President and CEO Worzalla
Brian Wagner President and CEO Gamber-Johnson Jim Wysocki CFO Wysocki Family of Companies Marty Loy Dean, College of Professional Studies
Jim Anderson ’89 President Ellis Stone Construction Keith Anderson ’85 Retired NVR Construction Wayne Ashenberg ’70 Retired Fairfax Financial Holdings Rick Crosson COO DeBoer Transportation
Quyen Hom Owner Assembly Shop
Dean Johnson Principal CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC
Dave Kallstrom President Greenheck Fan
Kevin Neuman Head, School of Business and Economics
Mark Koehl Partner WIPFLI
Amy Nystrom CBO Prevention Genetics
Dennis DeLoye Market President, Central Wisconsin Associated Bank
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Center for Business and Economic Insight
DIRECTOR AND EDITOR Scott Wallace
CHIEF ANALYST Kevin Bahr
Since its founding in 1983, the Central Wisconsin Economic Research Bureau (CWERB) has fostered economic development by providing timely economic analysis to our constituents, largely through the publication and presentation of its Economic Indicators Reports. Building on that tradition of service to the Central Wisconsin region, we changed our name to the UW-Stevens Point Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) to reflect a broader vision and expansion of activities. In addition to economic analysis, CBEI aims to be an indispensable source of applied business knowledge for local business and community leaders. The faculty of the School of Business and Economics at UW- Stevens Point and other experts share their learning and experience over a range of areas including talent management, data analytics, leadership, community development, and many other fields. Our chief analyst Kevin Bahr will be posting articles on important business and economic topics periodically on our new blog. In addition to continuing our bi-annual breakfasts, the CBEI is looking to increase our public presence by sponsoring luncheons.
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SBE Advising
The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics boasts a unique student ambassador program that helps set a standard for excellence, pairing students new to SBE with someone who understands the questions and challenges they face. Our team of student ambassadors works with pre-majors awaiting acceptance into the school. Student ambassadors satisfy many of the same functions faculty advisers do, providing advice on such things as course load and general degree requirements. Once accepted into the School of Business and Economics, a student is matched with a faculty adviser who offers them guidance for course selection, possible internship opportunities and insight into what the student can expect after graduation. The formal relationship with the student ambassador stops, but students continue to use the office as a resource.
DIRECTOR OF ADVISING Max Trzebiatowski
SBE STUDENT AMBASSADORS Lydia Engelbreth (Student Manager) Hallie Manville Brooke Brewbaker
Sarah Bjork Jerry Lipke
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Acknowledgements
EVENT COORDINATED BY: Kim Carroll Qeng Lee Leah Rose
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Associated Bank Awards and Recognition Committee: Marty Meyers, Tracy Hofer and Bo DeDeker SBE Student Workers: Autumn Czerniejewski and Rebecca Berger CPS Dean’s Office: Marty Loy, Jackie Durigan, Eva Donohoo, Cathy Scheder, Carie Winn
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Mission
The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics educates and inspires students and prepares graduates for success in positions of leadership and responsibility. We serve the students, businesses, economy and people of the greater Central Wisconsin region. Our students achieve an understanding of regional opportunities that exist within the global economy. Evidence of our graduates’ level of preparation will be found in their ability to: • Analyze and solve business and economics problems • Understand the opportunities and consequences associated with globalization • Appreciate the importance of behaving professionally and ethically • Communicate effectively
If you are considering starting your own scholarship/fund, if you would like to contribute to an existing scholarship/fund, or if you simply have questions about giving to the UWSP Foundation, please contact College of Professional Studies Development Director Carie Winn at cwinn@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2448.
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