Issue 4, Spring 2012 - Riverland Community College

Announcing new Foundation
Scholarships awarded for the
first time this year
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Scholarship information submitted by Steve Bowron, Dean for Institutional Advancement
One of the joys of the Riverland Community College Foundation is partnering with alumni, local individuals,
organizations, and businesses to provide scholarships to students. We are proud to have so many generous and dedicated
people in our community who partner with the foundation to sponsor scholarships and help students with financial
assistance as they attend Riverland and move a step closer toward their chosen education and careers.
Even though the Riverland Community College awarded 294 scholarships to students in FY2011 for a total value of
$207,325, we still turned away 152 deserving students due to a lack of available funds.
The Riverland Community College Foundation welcomes new sponsors of scholarships for our students. If you, your
organization, or your business would be interested in sponsoring a scholarship, please contact the Riverland Community
College Foundation Office at 507-433-0630 to talk with a representative.
Let’s all work together to help CHANGE LIVES, CREATE DREAMS, AND BUILD HOPE!
Albert Lea Business Women's Legacy Endowed Scholarships, $1,000 each, fall semester
The Donita King scholarship was originated in her memory by the Albert Lea Business & Professional Women's
(BPW) Club.
The Bertha Weiks Scholarship was originated by the Albert Lea Business & Professional Women’s Club. Bertha
received the Woman of the Year award from the Albert Lea Business & Professional Women's Club at the age of 88.
The Business & Professional Women’s Foundation encourages partnership to create successful workplaces, those
that embrace and practice diversity, equity and work-life balance.
Terrance N. Dilley Endowed Liberal Arts Scholarship, $500 spring semester
Sociology and philosophy instructor, Terrance Dilley, established this scholarship to support students intending to
pursue study and careers in the liberal arts.
Doherty Staffing Solutions Endowed Scholarship, $500 fall & spring semesters
This scholarship was created by the management team of Doherty Staffing Solutions. Doherty has a passion for
education and desires to support students working toward a career pathway in career and technical education at
Riverland Community College.
Annette Federman Scholarship, $500 (two) summer sessions
This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Annette Federman who was a true woman of the 50’s. She
believed it was a woman’s right to have her hair and nails done as often as possible. Above all else, Annette truly
appreciated and rewarded good customer service.
Jerome L. Girton Endowed Musical/Theatre Scholarship, $500 spring semester
Jerome (Jerry) Girton, longtime Riverland Community College theatre instructor, established this endowed scholarship
to provide a lifetime of scholarship support for Riverland students with a passion for music and theatre.
Russell & Gudrun Harding Endowed & Presidential Scholarships, $1,000 & $500 fall & spring semesters
The Hardings were very committed to giving of themselves to help others succeed. As educators, they witnessed
first-hand the benefits of a good educated community, and established an endowed scholarship for Riverland Community
College students that are majoring in education.
Stephen C. Wright Scholarship, $500 fall & spring semesters
Stephen C. Wright was a 1942 graduate of Austin Junior College (Riverland Community College). In Stephen’s
memory and honor, his wife Shirley and family set up a scholarship for students at Riverland Community College.