The Ben and Maxine Lowell Scholarship This scholarship was made possible by Bill ’82 M.S. ’83 and Jan Lowell to honor the memory of their parents, Ben and Maxine Lowell. The award will be made to a student who is cognizant of the importance of honoring their mother and/or father or guardian(s) and making them proud throughout their college career. Communication Department Scholar Endowment This scholarship was established by Professor Emerita Patricia Townsend. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has been recommended by the Department of Communication and is studying in any program within the department. Communication Department Ambassadors This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in any emphasis of communication. These students are selected to serve as the “face” of the UW-Whitewater Department of Communication. Peter and Katherine Conover Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was made possible by Department of Communication Professor Emeritus Peter Conover and his wife, Katherine. This scholarship is designed for a junior or senior with a declared major in communication/electronic media, broadcast/print/web journalism or media arts and game development. Fassl Leadership Scholarship The Fassl Leadership Scholarship has been established to reward the dedicated members of the UW-Whitewater Forensics Team who take on leadership roles and guide their peers. Preference is given to those who are returning executive board members for the UW-Whitewater Forensics Team. George Hafer Scholarship Fund Established by Edward Hung ’77 in honor of Professor Emeritus George Hafer, this scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior with a declared major in journalism. Richard and Kathy Haven Political Communication Scholarship This scholarship is given to a communication or journalism student who is actively involved in Whitewater Student Government, UWW-TV, WSUW, PRSSA or Forensics. The award winner must also demonstrate a career interest in public service, reporting on the work of public officials. Lowell Award for Excellence in Corporate and Health Communication This scholarship was made possible by Bill ’82 M.S. ’83 and Jan Lowell. Created to support and encourage highly qualified students in the corporate and health communication program, it is awarded to a student in their junior year. Martino Journalism Scholarship Established by Sam Martino, retired member of the Department of Communication, this scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who is majoring in communication with an emphasis in print journalism and is involved with the campus newspaper, the Royal Purple. Gunvor Stoos Excellence in Journalism Scholarship This Scholarship was established through a generous bequeathal from Mrs. Gunvor Stoos, a member of Theta Sigma Phi, an honorary journalism sorority, who served as editor for two publications, including the Wisconsin Agriculture Magazine. Dr. Patricia A. Townsend Scholarship This scholarship was created by Professor Emerita Patricia Townsend, a faculty member for 32 years. It is awarded to a student who is majoring in communication.