Date: November 15, 2010
Contact: Eric Matanyi
Governors State University
Phone: (708) 534-4044
Fax: (708) 534-8399
E-mail: e-matanyi@govst.edu
For Immediate Release
GSU Foundation Awards Scholarships
University Park, Illinois, November 15, 2010 - Twenty-eight Governors State University (GSU) students will receive 2010-2011 scholarships offered through the GSU Foundation.
The GSU Foundation, the university’s main fundraising arm, sponsors more than 40 scholarships to deserving students. Scholarships are established through the generosity of donors to GSU, and are designed to assist students seeking degrees in the university’s 53 undergraduate and graduate programs.
“It’s always gratifying when our students receive scholarships that bring them closer to their goal of earning a GSU degree,” said Christine Radtke, the university’s director of development. “Students qualify for scholarships by working hard and demonstrating that they will be leaders in their chosen field. But none of this would be possible without our donors, and their continuing commitment to our students, and the Southland region.”
The 2010-2011 scholarship recipients are:
College of Education:
• Mildred Andalvz, Chicago - David and Barbara Barr Endowed Scholarship
• Chetni Cobb, Bourbonnais - Dr. W. Prince and Elsie McLemore Scholarship in Elementary Education
• Nakia Frazier, Calumet Park - Dr. Peggy Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Denise Henry, Richton Park - Rich Township Community Scholarship
College of Business and Public Administration:
• Valicienne Arnold, South Holland - Community Service Scholarship Honoring Ronald Bean
• Shawanna Beard, Chicago - Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Scholarship in Business
• Valencia Brown, Park Forest - Rich Township Community Scholarship
• Sandra Gustafson, Markham - Percy and Elizabeth Wagner Endowed Scholarship in Business/Finance
• Darren Heidt, Monee - Great Lakes Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Chengting Li, Park Forest - Wilbur L. Morrison Endowed Scholarship
• Shawn McClairn, Calumet Park - Great Lakes Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Jamie Peccatiello, Orland Park - Scholarship for Finance and Accounting Students
• Asmeen Radee, Lansing - Wilbur L. Morrison Endowed Scholarship
• Rachael Severance, Oak Lawn - Lorraine Fontana Endowed Memorial Scholarship
• Sotayo Sowemino, Matteson - St. Paul Federal Scholarship
• Ronald Wojcik, Frankfort - College of Business and Public Administration Advisory Board Endowed Scholarship
College of Arts and Sciences:
• Nick Billone, Tinley Park - Dr. Daniel Bernd Endowed Scholarship in English and Literature
• Nina Bell, Flossmoor - Leo and Margaret Goodman-Malamuth Scholarship in Media Communications Technology
• Daniel Lucado, Matteson - Donald W. Hansen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Seweryn Skibinski, Burbank - Donald W. Hansen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
College of Health and Human Services:
• Chinar Desai, Wheaton - Dr. W. Prince and Elsie McLemore Scholarship for Physical Therapy
• Sharon Gunn, Matteson - Rotary Club Scholarship
• Sara Ionescu, Berwyn - Marie Gray Bertz Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Stephanie Kurcab, Woodridge - Dr. Katherine L. Gavin Scholarship
• La’Taria Overstreet, Harvey - Great Lakes Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Miranda Palmer, Olympia Fields - Great Lakes Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Ellen Uhlir, Westmont - Annie Lawrence Scholarship
• Alicia Uwumarogie, Matteson - Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers Scholars Award
